Early access to the SYNC room block
(The room block has sold out the last two years at Sandestin.)
Early access to Jumpstart class sign-ups
Full access to the on-demand educational library inside SYNC Circle
(40+ videos and growing)
Signature SYNC swag
(Available for 5-Day Sale registrants only. Ends February 28.).
GARY BOX: Creating Images They Can’t Resist—and Sales They Can’t Say No To
Great images are only half the equation—knowing how to sell them is what changes everything. In this dynamic session, Gary Box shares how he uses lighting to create emotionally powerful portraits that elevate perceived value. He’ll also walk you through a refined sales process that consistently increases average orders by hundreds or even thousands of dollars. This class is high energy, highly practical, and packed with techniques to help you attract better clients and build a more profitable studio.
ALISON CARLINO: The Team Sports Pipeline: Turning Volume Shoots into Senior Portrait Gold
Team sports photography is a powerful gateway to long-term clients and scalable growth that can open doors to your target market – high school seniors. Let Alison show you how to book new business, efficiently organize pre/on site/post workflows, and implement lighting set ups that are fast, repeatable, scalable, and profitable. She will help you recognize when it’s time to scale up, how to keep employees happy, and steps to expand. You’ll observe workflow, sales, posing, lighting, and capture as athletes go through a real photo day from check in to capture.
If team sports introduce trust, then the individual session deepens it. You’ll learn how to market directly to high school seniors while you have their attention. This generation craves authenticity and exclusivity. Solution? Introduce Sportraits – a session that doesn’t exist until the athlete steps into it. Sportraits are designed around one athlete, one sport, and one season of life to celebrate his/her high school career. If you’re booking the Sportraits session, you’d be crazy not to finish the job with a styled portrait session. Alison will review her Class of 2027 Collections, along with year-round marketing examples. Team sports earn the access; the personal session creates emotional ownership. Let her show you how it’s done!
February 19–22, 2027
Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort, Destin, Florida
(our last time at this resort)
Jumpstart classes - February 19
(additional fee)
Access to SYNC Circle with your registration
No refunds. Transfers with conditions. See terms when registering.