From the creators of the popular Volume Photography Boot Camp, our new Fast-Track Course will help you make 2027 your best photography business year yet. 

Learn proven techniques to start or grow a volume photography segment of your current business, and diversify the services you offer to provide YEAR -ROUND income!

Photographers who offer volume photography services to complement their studio business continue to grow and succeed financially, even as traditional studio portrait and wedding businesses often struggle. If you’re not already reaching these in-demand markets, you’re missing out on proven business models that generate great profits YEAR-ROUND! Some of these are:

● Schools  ● Youth League Sports ● Early Childhood Centers / Preschools  ● Scholastic Sports ● Dance, Gymnastics & Martial Arts Studios ● Church Directory Portrait Programs ● Yearbooks, plus TEN other seasonal revenue opportunities.

New to Volume Photography? Want TEN good reasons to take the Course? Check out this LINK.

Combining in-depth classroom instruction with hands-on experience, our FAST-TRACK program offers ample time for questions and personal interaction. With a total of 24 hours of comprehensive instruction—far more than typical single-day programs offered elsewhere—we're the right choice for serious photographers eager to own a thriving full, or part-time business and EARN MORE MONEY!

Are you a Boutique Studio?  You can start with small-scale volume photography programs you can manage on your own with just one camera—no staff required. 

Are you presently a photography "hobbyist" with a current, non-related day-job?  Learn to turn your hobby into a profitable business you can work part-time; evenings and weekends. 

Already doing a few Volume Photography jobs? If you already have core competencies with a few existing accounts, we'll teach you how to grow your business quickly and profitably, and beat larger competitors for the accounts. 

Already successful and growing in Volume Photography?  Send your Staff! This program is perfect for staff development in sales, marketing, and photography.

• Learn 12+ volume programs to keep revenue coming in year-round
• Learn technical skills - Lighting setups, camera hacks, posing tricks.
• Time and cost-effective ways to find and prospect new accounts.
• How to make winning proposals and presentations to get the business.
• Learn in-camera color management without Photoshop or Lightroom.
• Learn secrets to beating bigger, national competitors for the accounts.
• Learn to handle Rebates and Commissions without breaking the bank.
• Learn to price your work to win the account while still maximizing profits.
• How to effectively schedule picture days to minimize Staff & equipment needs.
• Learn what Cameras, technology, lighting, & backgrounds you will need.
• How to create the BEST picture day experience for Sponsors and Customers.
• Learn SPEED POSING techniques to optimize your photography throughput.
• Learn how to automate your image and data capture.
• How to use Ai technology to save money and be more productive.
• Discover secrets to create package combinations that sell and upsell.
• E-Commerce Systems.  What’s really working?  What’s best practice?
• Fast & efficient post-production in hours, not days.
• Customer Service and Account Retention.  Keep ‘em happy!
• Tips on hiring & compensating part-time, seasonal, and freelance help.
• Add-on Profits: Yearbooks & Preschool Memory Books.

Each day is packed with valuable information and immersive learning experiences. The engaging classroom sessions are complemented with practical, hands-on experiences. Plus, you'll leave with a wealth of resources—handouts, workbooks, technical details, and lighting diagrams—to reinforce your learning and give you the CONFIDENCE to take on bigger assignments. 

BRING YOUR CAMERA! We will host demonstrations of mobile photography setups, equipment, lighting techniques, and posing with LIVE models. You’ll be able to take sample, model-released photos to use for display, proposals, and advertising back home.

VERY IMPORTANT: Each student who completes the course earns a Certificate of Training, demonstrating mastery of over 24 hours of instruction in the industry's best practices. This credential can help boost your proposals for new business. 

In your free time, you can also network with new friends you’ll meet and share ideas. Strike up a conversation over meals - which are ALL-INCLUDED in the tuition. 

If you’ve attended one of our workshops before, this is the perfect time to send along a staff member to learn best practices to strengthen your team of trained professionals. 

Fast-Track Program Schedule (may be subject to change)

ALL MEALS ARE INCLUDED, and will be served at 8 AM, Noon, and 6 PM. 

Tuesday, December 8, from 10 AM to 8 PM.  

Wednesday, December 9,  from 9 AM to 8:00 PM. 

Thursday, December 10, from 9 AM to 6 PM.

Leaving Friday morning, December 11 before 10 AM.  Breakfast is included. 

There will be a model shoot scheduled during the workshop.  

The FAST-TRACK program will be held in the mountains at the beautiful Asbury Hills Camp and Retreat Center, 99 Asbury Drive, near Cleveland, South Carolina. It is located approximately one hours' drive away from the Greenville, SC (GSP) Airport, or the Asheville, NC (AVL) Airport, and an easy drive from the Atlanta or Charlotte metro areas. 

We will be utilizing their lodges, which are private rooms with private baths. 

The FAST-TRACK Program tuition is only $695 for the first person from your studio, and $495 for the 2nd person staying in the same room, which includes all class materials and handouts, PLUS your lodging and all meals for all three days.  Getting just ONE new volume account can easily repay this investment.  

(Monday night is optional if you want to come in the day before the workshop starts. Includes dinner that day plus your lodging)

This area is very scenic. with many waterfalls, forests, and hiking trails. You might want to consider making this a mini-vacation if you have the time.  

Discover what other attendees say about our programs! These quotes come directly from attendee exit surveys, highlighting their experience with us.

 “The info sharing will save my studio years of trial and error”

“This was THE best class I’ve ever taken. I couldn’t imagine it getting any better.

“The amount of information is mind-blowing. Exactly what we needed.”

“I don’t know anywhere else you can get this kind of experience and education.  Invaluable!”

“This program exceeded my expectations with a combo of presentations and hands-on experience.”

 “Loved how modern the techniques and equipment skills taught were.”

“Extremely thorough.   Mind-blowing. Flying colors across the board.”

Your co-Instructor, Chris Wunder, Cr. Photog. ASP is the Executive Director of the Volume Imaging Professionals Association. He's a popular platform speaker and trainer for major photography conventions and workshops in the U.S. & Canada. He has owned two large, multi-location studio photography companies, and been a consultant to major photo companies. He's authored two books on volume photography, and been featured in an article in the New York Times about his campaign against LifeTouch.   

Your co-instructor, Jonathan Billing, BFA, MBA, is a Board Member of the Volume Imaging Professionals Association, and CEO of the PortraitEFX Photography Network, with operations in 12 states. An accomplished professional photographer, he has presented multiple times at SPAC, and several National Conferences presenting best practices in photography E-commerce and workflow. Jonathan's upbeat presentation style will keep you motivated and entertained. 

For more information, please contact Chris Wunder, Cr. Photog. ASP, Exec. Director of the Volume Imaging Professionals Assn. LLC.  (704-763-0409) [email protected].

Our Fast-Track program is one of the best values in Volume Photography education today. Our NEW all-inclusive tuition includes all programming, handouts & Manuals, meals, and lodging.