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SOUTH AFRICAN SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPHY CONFERENCE

LIVE IN-PERSON CONFERENCE

Johannesburg – Wednesday 2ⁿᵈ April 2025 – FujiFilm HQ Sandton

Cape Town – Saturday 5ᵗʰ April 2025 – ORMS Form Venue

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South Africa’s Inaugural School
Photography Conference

Join us at the first-ever industry-specific School Photography Conference in South Africa!

We are excited to host both International and Local speakers who will share unique global perspectives on the school and school sport photography industry.

Attendees from across Southern Africa will have the opportunity to explore:

  • Future Proofing your business through technology
  • Advanced global techniques and best practices
  • Workflow - “The Business" of School Photography
  • Photographic techniques, tips and tricks
  • Consistencies for improved quality and service delivery
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Join the South African School Photography Conference 2025. Discover the latest trends, techniques, and tools in school photography

Who Should Attend?

This specialised event is designed for:

  • School, graduation, and school sport photographers
  • School photography Business owners
  • Photographic labs serving the school photography industry

Our industries Purpose

At its heart, school photography is about capturing and preserving moments in a child’s life, offering parents a choice of expression, pose and products that beautifully showcase these moments, all while enhancing  the image, experience and marketability of the schools we work with.

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What to Expect

This conference is packed with valuable content, including:

  • International Presenters: Experts from around the globe who are leaders in their markets
  • Learning Sessions: Gain knowledge on various aspects of school photography
  • Practical Demonstrations: Hands-on sessions on efficiencies, techniques, and approaches
  • Product & Production Advancement : Explore the latest in photographic products and production advancement
  • Software & Worlkflow Development: Discover essential tools for shoot to sale streamlining
  • AI: How can it help us?
  • POPI & PAIA : What we need to know and do
  • Networking Opportunities: Connect with peers and industry professionals
Speakers

In-Person Presenters

Elliott Tyson
Strawbridge Studios
- (USA)

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Brendan Collopy
Strawbridge Studios
- (USA)

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Jeff Brown
The Photographers Mentor
- (UK)

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Harri Olkinuora
Netlife
- (Norway)

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Glen Nelson
HVP Solutions
- (Australia)

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Marcelo Alvarado
Magic Photography
- (Chile)

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Gareth Gilmour
eprints - School Photography & Mzansi.Photos
- (South Africa)

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Andy Molloy
Lightroom Photography- UK, Fotolink and FotoSmart -Spain
- (UK & Spain)

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Leigh Woolford
Blue Wolf Photography
- (Australia)

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James Garrett
eprints School Photography
- (South Africa)

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Video Presenters

 We will also include short video presentations from business owners & industry experts that couldn’t travel, these will be inserted into our in-person presentations to enhance your experience and knowledge

Jens Brockschmidt
Felix Schoeller
- (Germany )

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David Lloyd
Dunns Imaging Group & Aperture Portraits
- (UK )

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Robert Ste-Marie
36Pix and Green Apple
- (Canada)

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Antero Katajamäki
Antero Katajamäki
- (Finland)

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Elias Jo
Entourage Yearbooks
- (USA )

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Neil Sweeney
Carmel Jane Photography
- (UK )

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Mike Plonsky
Mike is Plonsky Productions
- (Spain)

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Lee Brooker
Happy Days Creative
- (UK)

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Charles Gregory
Arts Photography
- (UK )

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Don Franz
Photo Imaging News
- (USA )

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Marc Heinze
Thiele Die Schulfotoprofis
- (Germany )

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Gary Pageau
InfoCircle & The Dead Pixels Society
- (USA)

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Annie Poissant
PhotoSuite
- (Canada)

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James McQuarrie
InFocus Photography
- (Germany )

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Stephanie Hogg
Authentic School Portraits
- (Australia )

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Ian Hatch
HatchBox Photography Ltd / Founder of MOFOTO
- (UK)

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James Lawrence-Jones
Perfectly Clear (EyeQ)
- (UK)

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Steve Mussell
NiceSmile
- (UK)

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Carmel Jane
Carmel Jane Photography
- (UK)

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Magnus Bagge
Exaktaphoto
- (Nordics)

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Magnus Eikli
Photo Coach
- (Norway )

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Jesper Seip
Norsk Skolefoto
- (Norway and Sweden)

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Mary Beth
Schoolhouse Pictures & Done.Com
- (USA )

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Andy Brown
Stanley Baker Studios & CloudPics
- (UK)

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Robert Jonsson
Exaktaphoto
- (Sweden)

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John Rundell & Co
Stratica - Security
- (Australia )

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George Trajoski
NiceSmile
- (UK)

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Sponsors

Moving Memories sponsoring the International school photography conference in South Africa this April.
Strawbridge Sponsors of the International school photography conference in South Africa this April 2025
Felix Schoeller Holding, sponsoring the International school photography conference being held in South Africa in April 2025.
36Pix sponsors of the South African school photography conference 2025, being held in Johannesburg 2nd April and Cape town 5th April
Fujifilm South African School Photography conference
Netlife School photography workflow solutions, Album and Frames South Africa, Sponsor of South African school photography conference 2025
Perfectly Clear - EyeQ - AI enabled editing software, Album and Frames South Africa, Sponsor of South African school photography conference 2025
Studio 22 supporter of the South African school photography conference being held on the 2nd April 2025 in Johannesburg and 5th April 2025 in Cape Town
Evoto - Sponsor of the South African School Photography Conference 2025
Tamron Lenses sponsors of the International School photography conference being hosted in South Africa in April 2025
Album and Frames South Africa, Sponsor of South African school photography conference 2025
ORMS sponsoring the South African School Photography conference in April 2025
ImagenAI sponsoring the South African School Photography conference in April 2025
SPAC USA and Europe - Annual School and Sports photographers conference
Tether Tools supporter of South African School Photography conference 2025.
Cine Photo Tools supporter of South African School Photography conference 2025.
Backdrop Shop SA, supporter of South African School Photography conference 2025.
Photo Imaging News is providing the media support for the International School Photography conference being held in South Africa in April 2025.
Entourage Year Books sponsoring the International school photography conference being held in South Africa April 2025
dupli sponsors of the 2025 School photography conference in South Africa.
Sherwood Labs, sponsoring the South African school photography conference April 2025.
FOTOSMART Spain sponsoring the South African School Photography conference in April 2025
High Volume Photography Album and Frames South Africa, Sponsor of South African school photography conference 2025
Mzansi.Photos helping school photographers go online and deliver professional quality printing, products and service, Album and Frames South Africa, Sponsor of South African school photography conference 2025

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Join us on a journey to empower the South African school photography industry, providing a platform for learning and growth. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your skills, expand your network, and take your business to new heights!

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