Welcome to Volume Imaging Professionals™

We’re Your Support Organization Serving the Needs of Independent Volume Photographers.
Who we are

What is Volume Imaging Professionals™

The Volume Imaging Professionals™ Trade Group (or VIP™ for short) is dedicated to helping its Members grow their mass-market photography business based on best business practices, technical expertise, unyielding commitment to customer service and by subscribing to the highest levels of professional standards and ethics. We represent Photographers who take on challenging, volume-based, mass-market assignments of all types – done primarily on location.  These include, but are certainly not limited to:

School Photographers

For K-11 Public, Private & Charter Schools

Sports Photographers

Youth League & Scholastic Teams & Individuals

Senior Photographers

For High School & College Contract Senior Portrait Programs

Early Childhood Photographers

For Childcare Centers and Preschools

Specialty Photographers

For Dance, Martial Arts, Gymnastics, Cheer, ROTC, etc.

Mass-Market Event Coverage

Includes Action Sports. Can feature on-site printing.

Family Portrait Promotions

Church & Membership Directories & Fundraisers

Yearbooks and Event Books

Includes Photography, Sales & Publication

Many others!

Niche and specialty markets as well!

Upcoming Workshops & Webinars

We offer periodic ZOOM & recorded webinars on a wide variety of Volume Photography programs, with top tips and strategies to help you grow your business, offered at the optimal time of year for the best results. We also offer LIVE programming and Boot Camps in sponsored locations around country. Get on our email list to receive updates about our education events.

Access to intensive, specialized education.

Learn from some of the best instructors in the business. These are highly experienced professionals with proven track records inside the industry. Best of all, we take as much time as necessary to cover the educational content in detail, with workshop handouts and technical notes so you can follow along and keep for later reference. Many learners find this teaching approach more conducive to not only understanding the concepts better, but being able to apply them better in real-life photography situations.

Specialized Resources –
Pay only for what you need.

View our current resources at:  https://payhip.com/VolumePhotographyresources

Why get accredited?

Accreditation lets you raise the bar to your competition.

It’s unfortunate that today almost anyone who has a DSLR camera can call themselves a “Pro,” open a business and try to compete with you.  

With your Membership in VIP™, and by taking advantage of the continuing educational opportunities to build your skills, you can demonstrate your professionalism to your business prospects.

Include the VIP™ Member Logo proudly on your business cards and proposals.

Take the next step to differentiate yourself from local competition!  Become an ACCREDITED Volume Imaging Photographer; only from VIP™.  Get recognition for the professionalism you bring to the Community and the industry.  VIP™’s Accreditation Program recognizes high-volume photographers who have proven their professionalism, ethical conduct and dedication to performance within the standards and best practices of the industry.

Photographers with a proven and exemplary track record in business for over five years may immediately qualify for Accreditation status if application standards are met.  Photographers with less experience must complete a course of study, including demonstrated work proficiency.  An Individualized Educational Plan will be developed between the Candidate and the Accreditation Advisor based on the previous experience of the Candidate and the type(s) of high-volume photography for which you want Accreditation.

Pay it forward

Want to get involved? Want to “pay it forward” to help others?

We need dedicated Volunteers who are committed to help others and help grow our Industry. There are many ways you can help out, regardless of your experience level, and some of these efforts come with unexpected “perks” you might appreciate.  We promise we won’t ask you for much of your time, and you can help out on your schedule.  Here are just some of the ways you can help out.

  • Serve on a Committee for VIP™
  • Teach a class on your specialty.
  • Share your Training Manuals or marketing collateral.
  • Present through one of our Webinars.
  • Allow us to use your facility as a workshop location.
  • Provide mentoring to an out-of-state “newbie”
  • Help organize and run meetings.
  • Be a VIP™ Ambassador on Facebook & Social Media
  • Coordinate Vendor Relationships
  • Volunteer design or printing services
  • Coordinate Social Activities at VIP™ Events
  • Other talents to share? Let us know!             

Want to volunteer? Check the box on the “Contact Us” form.

Our Sponsors

Partner With Us

We welcome Corporate Sponsorships from Labs,
Manufacturers, Suppliers and Publishers serving the Community of
High-Volume Photographers.

We welcome you to Partner with us in helping grow our
industry segment. You’ll get special recognition for your support and
special access to the Membership for new product releases, announcements
of your in-house events, workshops and more. Being part of the family
of Volume Imaging Professionals shows you care enough to give back your
support to our Community.  Contact Executive Director, Chris Wunder by
email at chrisw@volumeimagingpros.com and he’ll get back to you to discuss Sponsorship opportunities with VIP™