We make a lot of photo folders for annual golf events. Those events are awesome for vendors because they are a recurring event: book them once, and you can book them every year. Are you booking these events?
If you’re an event photographer or photo booth owner, you already work hard enough. Here are some tips and ideas for how to break into the golf event market—and easily book those annual events.
These are the golf event clients you should look for
Golf tournaments aren’t just for the pros: park districts, country clubs, schools, alumni associations, business groups, industry associations, and more.
Find their event schedule; if there is a golf event listed, reach out to see if they are interested in booking your photo booth.
What kind of golf events are there?
Knowing what kind of golf events there are will help you plan who to approach.
The event planners might have specific ideas on what kind of golf tournament pictures are best, but here are some of the standard photos taken at golf events:
Foursome photos. This is the most popular golf event photo. Take a picture of each team at the first hole, before the tournament begins. Some event planners might want photos taken at select sponsor holes.
Golfer portraits. For a memorable keepsake or gift, take a formal, posed portrait on the course.
Action shots. Capture them on the backswing or in the sandpit for some shots with great movement.
After-party pictures. Many tournaments host dinner, drinks, or an award ceremony after the event. Take group photos or set up a location to take group photos (like a photo booth).
A golfer foursome photo is one of the most popular golf event pictures. Best taken at the start of the event.
Protect golf event prints & provide event favors with photo folders
Don’t send golfers home with a print thrown in their golf bag. Protect those prints with golf photo folders. Available to photographers and photo booth owners at wholesale pricing. Need help choosing the best photo folder to really wow your new clients? Get in touch or give our team a call at (800) 346-3063.
You have your memory mates prints… do you have frames for them?
If you’re the photographer, do you offer cardboard Memory Mate frames to your clients as a package add-on?
There are many framing options you can add to your sports photography packages, from economical paper portrait folders to cardboard frames and even upscale poly frames.
Let’s look at what you can do with different framing options.
The Economical: Frame your Memory Mates in Paper Frames or Photo Folders
Paper and cardboard photo folders and frames for 8″ x 10″ Memory Mate sports pictures are an extremely economical—and practical—option. Here’s why:
They’re made out of paper, and paper is inexpensive. (Bonus: these are made of recycled paper)
Photo folders have a front cover that folds over to protect your print from fingerprints and creases—perfect for handing out to athletes or parents.
Are you the photographer? Add your studio logo to the front cover or back of the portrait holder.
Or add the team mascot logo to the front cover with foil stamping.
The Upscale: Frame your Memory Mates in Moulded Picture Frames
Polystyrene (plastic) frames are an upscale framing option for Memory Mates. Designed to look like real wood with a subtle decorative moulding, these frames come with your choice of colored picture frame mats.
So why go with this luxury option for your memory mate picture frames?
Upscale look perfect for displaying at home or in the office.
Adding mat board gives it a professional touch.
Glass face protects the print.
Deluxe, wood-like finishes: black, cherry, or walnut.
Slots for hanging on the wall, or display your 8″ x 10″ Memory Mate frame on your desk with the horizontal/vertical easel back.
Memory Mate Picture Frames… also good for Magazine Covers
We’ve all seen them (or even bought them): the magazine-style photo of your athlete, complete with mascot, position, team colors, and professional sports magazine-style layout.
Yes, the magazine covers deserve a frame, too! For framing sports magazine covers, we recommend using a sturdy cardboard frame, like this or this, or choosing an 8″ x 10″ poly frame.
Photographers: How to add Memory Mate frames to your sports photography packages.
Did you know we have a wholesale program for photographers? Signing up is easy, and you get special deals on all of our photo folders, picture frames, and photo cards. Sign up at StudioStyle.com.
Once you sign up, you’ll get access to lots of wholesale resources, including sell sheets, marketing tips, pricing advice, and more. Want to chat first? No problem. Send us a message, or call our team at (800) 346-3063.
Don’t let player portraits, team photos, or even sports memory mates end up just sitting in an envelope. Give parents and coaches sports photo folders personalized with the team logo or mascot.
Our full line of sports photo folders and frames holds team photos, athlete portraits, and candid action shots from the game. We have elegant photo folder designs for golf, basketball, soccer, football, baseball, cheerleading and dance, hockey, lacrosse, and bowling. If we don’t have a design for your sport, we will gladly create your custom sports photo folder design printed in full color or foil stamped with your artwork.
Who uses sports photo folders and frames?
Professional sports photographers
School sports photographers
Park districts
Recreation centers
Athletic booster clubs
Community and club teams
Sports camps
Personalize any of our folders with your team logo or school mascot. These are great keepsakes for end-of-season celebrations, awards night, team banquets, senior photos and graduation, or even gifts for coaches and parents.
Let’s get into who uses photo event folders and frames for each sport. Check out these sports photo frame ideas:
But what kind of photos are being framed? Here are the most popular types of golf event photos that our clients frame:
Foursome photos (taken before the event starts)
Golfer portraits
Action shots (catch them on the backswing)
Candid pictures during dinner/drinks
Photo booth pictures
Football Photography
Whether you’re taking football photos for senior night or a junior league awards ceremony, football-themed photo folders are perfect for holding football player portraits, team photos, or action images.
These football player photo folders are available with just the design, or you can add your team mascot, crest, or even a motivational quote.
Soccer Photography
Soccer photos look great in custom folders and frames. Protect team photos, athlete portraits, candid action shots from the field, or summer soccer camp photos. Hand out photos to your soccer players at your annual team banquet. Parents will love the keepsake!
Basketball Photo Folders
For athlete portraits, team pictures, or photos from your awards ceremony, basketball-themed photo folders protect your event photos from fingerprints and smudges. These also work great for a basketball-themed party, fundraiser, photo booth install at an arena, and Bar/Bat Mitzvah party favors.
Baseball Photography
From the little leagues to professional ballplayers, baseball-theme photo folders are perfect for school team photo shoots, summer league portraits, player meet-and-greets, and even adult leagues. Just add your club, team, or school mascot.
Hockey Photography
This hockey photo folder is perfect for hockey leagues, events at the ice arena, camps, and more. Order this folder with just the hockey player design on the front cover, or add your team name, logo, mascot, or even a motivational quote.
Hockey player portrait folders are popular for framing team photos, player portraits, and action shots.
Bowling Photography
If your bowling alley hosts any kind of league—for kids or adults—you might be missing out on an easy gift opportunity. This photo folder is perfect for bowling leagues, parties, tournaments, fundraisers, school events, and more. Order this bowling photo folder blank or add your logo like shown here.
Lacrosse Photography
This lacrosse photo folder is perfect for team photos and player portraits. You can order this design with just the lacrosse sticks on the front cover, or add your team name, logo, or mascot for a personalized player portrait giveaway.
Cheerleading, Poms, & Dance Team Photography
Dance competition? Awards night? Whatever the event, whenever the celebration, your photos matter.
Protect those photos from fingerprints or accidental makeup smudges with a personalized photo folder. This pom-pom design is perfect for dance, drill, or cheerleading competitions, as well as awards ceremonies or banquets. Add your team or club name on the front cover in the font shown, or use any words like “Dance” or “Cheerleading.”
How can we help frame your sports photos?
We offer more than themed sports folders. From budget-friendly folders to upscale picture frames with mats, we have sports photography photo framing solutions for every club, photo need, and budget. Browse our entire sports photo folder line or give us a call at (800) 346-3063.
