Triangle Photographers Association
 

Gump's Sports Photography, Inc.

Jeff Gump was introduced to youth sports almost 20 years ago. Since that time, his company, Gump’s Sports Photography, has photographed more than a Million athletes; but it’s not just about the number of athletes photographed, it’s about customer retention. Thanks to participation in numerous seminars and conventions on sports photography, Gump’s Sports Photography has put together an exciting and well-oiled picture-day experience, something Jeff is very passionate about. As the official photographer of the Jacksonville Jaguars mascot and cheerleaders, it’s not all work and no play. . Jeff has been traveling with SPAA/PMA Sports Photography tour as a speaker for the last three years. This program is a must see.

Sports photography is the fastest growing and most profitable business opportunity in the photographic market. Whether you want to expand your current operations or are looking for a new profit opportunity, you will develop a winning strategy for success in this lucrative market as you learn from Jeff Gump, a veteran Sports Photographer of more than 20 years. 

This Sports Photography session is perfect for those who are:
Looking to build their current sports photography business into an even more successful venture.
Just starting in the sports photography market and looking to develop and operate a successful business.
Searching for a new profit opportunity to expand and grow their business
In this half day session, you will experience the complete package needed to operate a successful sports photography business.  Learn what the experts are doing to start with the booking and end up at the bank, as you are empowered with an understanding of:  

The Secrets to Booking Leagues  Treat them as professionals. Make a formal presentation. Display your work. 

Schools Versus Sports "Same Thing – Only Different" From the lab you use, to the products you offer, to the people you deal with. The differences are quite real. 

Backgrounds That Really Get Attention Learn how to photograph and make your own backgrounds for a fraction of the cost of commercial ones. 

The "Perfect" On-Location Shoot – 10 to 1000 Children It’s easy when you know how to do it – we teach you step by step.  

Marketing to Leagues  Leagues have very unique needs – you will learn what they are and how to address them. 

Fundraising for Leagues – That Really Works  There are many exciting ways to meet a league’s financial needs other than giving them cash.  

New Products in the Industry These items are so hot they didn’t even exist in 2007. 

Laying Out the Perimeters of a Shoot Create a formal perimeter that really keeps parents at bay. 

Action Photography That Really Pays – Without a 600 mm Lens! Learn the secrets of “posed action” and high-end graphic posters.

 

 


Speakers:

Jeff Gump: 
“Sports Photography”
Sponsor:  Filmet

David Humphrey: 
“Seniors”
 Sponsor:  Miller's Prof. Lab

Cindy Cofer - Creative Children's Photography   (Sponsor:  Virtual Backgrounds)

Carl Caylor   (Sponsors:  Nik Software, Inc.; White House Custom Color; Larson enterprises and Shooting Gallery Backgrounds, GW Moulding )

Mark Levesque - Adobe Lightroom

Stacy Friedlein - Business Planning For Success (Sponsor: PPA)