Multi-academy trusts (MATs) have the challenge of balancing educational excellence and financial security. When they select a school photography provider, it’s easy to choose the lowest-priced option, assuming that competitors offer similar services. However, industry leader Tempest Photography emphasises that this isn’t always the case.

In reality, competitors’ services can differ by some margin. Because of this, Tempest advises MATs to look out for three considerations when comparing providers.

1. Commission benefits

Some photography providers, like Tempest, provide MATs with the opportunity to generate notable commission income. This can support MATs with funding classroom resources, extracurricular programmes, or other areas of school life. The photography experts recommend that MATs seek elements like sliding commissions and a history of quick payments.

Tempest also suggests that MATs check for hidden costs in photography providers’ terms. These may be covered in the small print.

At Tempest, a Trust Account Manager serves as a single point of contact for MATs. This individual ensures all services run smoothly and addresses any commission questions promptly.

2. Additional cost-saving benefits

MATs can also seek providers who offer additional benefits beyond the photography experience. Some may offer a free 360 virtual tour, which allows prospective families to view a school’s facilities, from state-of-the-art science labs to sports amenities, at any time.

Some providers may offer free wall art to revamp a reception area or corridor. Others may offer cost-effective packages that bundle digital downloads with items like occasion-themed photo packs and celebration mugs.

Tempest Photography provides Trust schools with discounted rates on its visual marketing services, yearbooks, and leavers’ hoodies.

3. Administration benefits

Tempest also recommends that MATs opt for providers who offer integrated systems, digital order management, and bulk uploads. When the photography provider covers these, the MAT can reduce its administrative costs and staff workload.

In particular, photography providers offering MIS integration will simplify photo management with plain backdrops or ID systems.

About Tempest Photography

When a MAT chooses the right school photography provider for them, they can reduce costs while generating additional revenue – all while creating an enjoyable, smooth photography experience for all.

Tempest Photography is committed to ensuring MATs receive this experience. The company also knows that schools need exceptional photography and marketing materials to stand out in this industry and attract families, staff, and community engagement.

Tempest photo products use custom backdrops produced in-house to sustainable and quality criteria. When it comes to ordering these products, Tempest’s paperless and cashless ordering services minimise administration and keep the process simple for families.

To build on its outstanding photography and videography provisions, Tempest has launched a visual marketing agency, Jolt Media. Schools and MATs can build on their Tempest package with Jolt Media’s:

  • Promotional videos and immersive 360 tour videos, which spotlight school facilities and can play a key role in attracting new students and staff.
  • Custom prospectuses, which feature a school’s internal and external features and unique facilities. Jolt Media doesn’t use templates to create these prospectuses. Instead, the agency works with the school or MAT to ensure every page reflects their unique culture.
  • Web design, which teams a custom front end with an easily accessible content management system. Jolt Media will tell a school’s story through compelling visuals and train staff to log in and update content when needed.
  • Wall art, which brings Tempest’s vivid shots to display boards and window graphics. This art transforms spaces throughout a school, from reception areas to learning environments and hallways.

Tempest’s flexible photography solutions enable MATs UK-wide to book services that meet their exact needs. During a photography experience, Tempest’s dedicated Quality Control (QC) team ensures the highest standards. Each photographer is locally employed, vetted, and DBS-checked.Learn more about how Tempest Photography supports MATs.

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