Become a Professional Photo Manager
Turn your love of photos into a business.
You’ve daydreamed about the flexibility of a home-based business that actually helps people and makes a difference.
One that could begin as a side hustle and eventually replace your corporate job.
Today, people are snapping a trillion photos annually. And the photos are stored on all different devices. It’s a digital disaster.
The professional photo organizing industry is booming because people need help, and demand is growing every year.
It’s officially a thing.
Here’s What People Are Saying
About The Photo Managers
The Photo Managers is the leading educational community supporting photo management professionals around the world. With information on best practices and business basics, we provide a launchpad for new photo managers.
Once you’re up and running, count on The Photo Managers for advanced training, news about technology advancements, and creative marketing ideas. Along the way, you’ll be welcomed into The Photo Managers dynamic and engaging community, eager to provide support and encouragement.
You know you have the knack for this if…
> You’re a bit of detective and you love searching older family photos to discover the family history
> You love learning and are open to exploring new technology
Learn More with this FREE Webinar
The Dream Job You Never Knew Existed
Free 15-Minute Webinar with Cathi Nelson, Founder of The Photo Managers
Watch this webinar to learn how you can turn your love of photos into a successful business and how The Photo Managers can support your journey!
Now You Can Turn Your Love of Photos, Storytelling, and Organizing Into a Business
When you join The Photo Managers, you become part of a global community of photo organizers, family storytellers, and business owners doing work they love.
You’ll learn a step-by-step process laid out for you to be up and running with your first project, within your first year of membership.
Take courses that teach everything from organizing digital photos to understanding finances and targeting your ideal customer.
Become part of an uber-supportive community of thriving business owners who help you get started and share information along the way.
Join The Photo Managers certification program for extra credibility, best practices, and a code of ethics.
And attend an annual conference to connect with your community, meet vendors, learn from experts as well as from your photo organizing peers.
All this training and support comes with your membership in The Photo Managers…
- BUSINESS FOUNDATIONS COURSE
A week-by-week class that guides you step by step from starting a business to onboarding your first client.
- PHOTO ORGANIZING MADE EASY: GOING FROM OVERWHELMED TO OVERJOYED
A complimentary copy of the best-selling book on organizing your printed and digital photos by CEO Cathi Nelson.
- MONTHLY TRAINING WEBINARS
Each month we feature guest experts on topics that will improve your business or technology skills. Our 2022 training theme is all about creating systems that streamline your business.
- MEMBER PRICING FOR ALL EVENTS
Attend our annual educational conference, in-person or virtually, and our three-day annual profitability workshop at member-only pricing.
- CONNECT WITH REGIONAL GROUPS
Connect with photo organizers in your area through our regional groups and regional meetings.
- BUILDING BLOCKS OF DIGITAL PHOTO ORGANIZING COURSE (ANNUAL ONLY)
Everything you need to know to complete your first professional digital photo organizing project so you can feel like a pro from the start. Course is normally $399, but included if you join as an annual member.
- THE PHOTO MANAGERS PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION
The Photo Managers certification course increases your knowledge and understanding of photo management best practices and industry standards. Once certified, you’ll be listed in our “Hire a Pro” directory for clients to find you.
- PRIVATE MEMBERS-ONLY FACEBOOK GROUP
This is where the magic of membership happens. No questions are too simple or complex because our community of hundreds of professionals supports and cheers one another every day.
- TRAINING VAULT
Over the years we have developed a rich library of training topics that are archived and searchable.
- VIRTUAL HAPPY HOURS & MONTHLY MEMBER CONNECTION MEETINGS
We provide monthly opportunities for you to connect with other members, from international community zoom meetings to Friday happy hours. We promise you will not feel alone in this profession.
- UP TO 40% DISCOUNTS WITH OUR INDUSTRY PARTNERS
Our industry partners are excited to connect with you and offer significant discounts on their products and services.
- COMPLETE MARKETING PACKAGE FOR SAVE YOUR PHOTOS MONTH
September is Save Your Photos Month, an annual educational outreach program to the public about the importance of saving and sharing their photos. We provide you with all the marketing tools you need to establish yourself as an expert in your community.
What Does a Professional Photo Manager Do?
ORGANIZE
IMAGES
& DOCUMENTS
DESIGN PHOTO BOOKS & SLIDESHOWS
DIGITIZE VARIOUS TYPES OF ANALOG MEDIA
SET UP
ONLINE BACKUP SYSTEMS
CREATE ONLINE GALLERIES & WEBSITES
PHOTO EDITING IMAGES & RESTORATION
GATHER & PRESERVE FAMILY HISTORY
PHOTO MANAGEMENT EDUCATION & INSTRUCTION
This Bonus ONLY Comes with the Annual Certified Membership
The Building Blocks of Digital Photo Organizing
The need for an in-depth understanding of digital photo organizing is critical to a Photo Manager’s success. We’ve partnered with Peter Bennet, a professional photographer, photo organizer, and instructor to create a course that walks you step-by-step through everything you need to know to complete your first professional project. So you can feel like a pro from the start.
You’ll discover the best software and hardware options and discuss how to accurately diagnose your client’s situation. Peter will teach you digital imaging basics, metadata, and how to strategize a job from beginning to end.
This course will give you the confidence and knowledge to brainstorm any challenges that come up and provide unique solutions for a stellar client experience.
Become a Professional Photo Manager Today
PAY QUARTERLY
$175
PER QUARTER
Automatically renews each quarter unless canceled.
PAY
ANNUALLY
SAVE $100
$599
PER YEAR
Automatically renews each year unless canceled.
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Give us a try for a full 30 days 100% risk-free. If you’re not happy with your Photo Managers membership (but I’m sure you will be!) we have a 30-day money-back guarantee.