Endurance Photography

09/04/2026

Westmoreland HOCO!

Gallery link:

https://endurancephotography.shootproof.com/gallery/4dac26c5-40a1-493b-a7a3-f934cc5d1c93

09/03/2026

I will be attending the WHS vs Red Boiling Springs game tonight, capturing photos from the sidelines. Follow the link below to register and receive updates once the gallery is published.

This is the WHS homecoming game, I am not the photographer capturing the homecoming festivities. I will only be capturing game highlights.

https://endurancephotography.shootproof.com/gallery/4dac26c5-40a1-493b-a7a3-f934cc5d1c93

WHS vs RBS Football 2026

09/03/2026

Good Morning Westmoreland!

For all you Eagle fans I have a gallery with some drone photos of The RockPile for purchase!

All net profit from sales from now through end of the year will be donated back to the WHS football program.

If there is a print size not available in the gallery, contact me directly and I can special order any size you want.

The RockPile

09/02/2026

Thank you ladies at Rucker Stewart MS for having us out for your media day! We had a blast and hope you did as well! Have fun this season!

09/02/2026

I find this article to be a poorly discussed issue when it comes to school photography pricing because it focuses on how parents can avoid the cost rather than addressing the root causes of why school pictures can be so expensive in the first place.

First, let’s talk about the business arrangement.

I’m a business owner who believes in supporting youth sports and organizations, and I’m happy to be generous when I make that decision myself. But schools and organizations that contract with photographers often expect a significant percentage of the photographer’s profits or revenue from the picture sales to be donated back to the organization simply because they provide the business.

That cost doesn’t just disappear. It has to be accounted for somewhere, and ultimately, a portion of it gets reflected in what parents pay.

Second, the cost of actually running a photography business has changed dramatically.

It’s not just the camera anymore. There’s equipment, computers, lighting, editing software, gallery and delivery platforms, storage, backup systems, insurance, business licensing, payment processing, printing, packaging, shipping, vehicle expenses, and an endless list of subscription services that are often necessary to operate an efficient and streamlined business.

All of those expenses add up.

So when we ask why professional photography is expensive, we need to look at the entire business model not simply tell parents to avoid purchasing the service.

I think there’s a much better conversation to have here.

If schools and organizations genuinely want to help lower the cost of school pictures for families, perhaps they should reconsider the traditional model of requiring photographers to give back such a large percentage simply because the organization provided access to the customers.

When you hire someone to mow your lawn, do you expect them to give you 20% of their profit because you gave them the opportunity to mow your lawn?

When you hire a plumber, electrician, contractor, or builder, do you expect them to hand over 20% of their profit because you gave them the business?

Of course not.

Photography is a business too.

I’m all for supporting schools, sports, and youth organizations. In fact, I believe photographers should absolutely have the freedom to choose how much they want to give back. But there’s a difference between voluntary generosity and an expectation that a business must surrender a substantial portion of its earnings as the price of being allowed to do business.

If organizations really want to help families save money, maybe it’s time to rethink the entire model instead of simply telling parents how to avoid buying the pictures.

Because if we want professional photography to remain available, sustainable, and affordable, we have to start addressing the economics behind it.

From splitting photo sessions to skipping wallet-size prints, experts share smart ways to cut costs, and get more creative photos in the end. Read more below.

09/01/2026

Wanted to give a big shout out to Crazy Crafts by Chy for creating these hype chains as new props for my photo shoots! Westmoreland Youth Football and Cheerleading League we got some cool’s ones for the kids photos in a few weeks! 😎

08/31/2026

A few pictures from this past weekend’s session with Macon County HS Cheer team!

08/31/2026

A few photos from the Macon vs Westmoreland game. Link below to view all and purchase.

https://endurancephotography.shootproof.com/gallery/WHSvsMCHS-Football2026

08/30/2026

Macon vs Westmoreland Photos are now available. Click the link below

https://endurancephotography.shootproof.com/gallery/WHSvsMCHS-Football2026

WHS vs MCHS Football 2026

08/30/2026