TSS Photography

About TSS Photography

Since 1983, TSS Photography has perfected photography processes and products for volume sports, schools and other special events.

By photographing over 2 million people in 40 states every year, TSS Franchises Understands the specific needs of our customers, which include the participants, staff, teachers or coaches of thousands of associations, leagues, schools and other organizations. TSS can be your “all-inclusive service provider” ensuring that you have a one-stop solution for portraits, fundraising and promotional needs.

TSS offers the largest product line in the industry. With our corporately owned production facility based in Oklahoma City, we are able to ensure all products maintain the highest level of quality that customers expect at reasonable prices. We offer industry-leading turnaround of orders so customers can enjoy their photos right away. Being in the photo industry for over 3 decades we Franchises Understand the importance of each photograph to parents, family and friends, and guarantee the quality of our images and products.

Why become a TSS franchise owner?

It’s simple. TSS gives you what you need in order to succeed – all while letting you do things YOUR way. Whether you are an established professional photographer or are simply looking for a promising new venture, a TSS franchise opportunity awaits. As the owner of a TSS franchise, you’re able to offer many different types of photography at the same time. You can:

-Transform your love of sports into profitable sports photography
-Capture exciting moments at all types of gatherings through event photography
-Provide cherished memories with school photography and portrait photography
…and more! Variety leads to more potential customers for your business!

Maximize your success with TSS

-TSS Photography training on site
-TSS offers many opportunities throughout the year for both training and continuing education. You can learn best photography practices while interacting with other owners at events like our annual convention, winter conferences, webinars and more. We also offer several training courses, including:

In-Field Sales Training (3-4 Days)

A TSS Business Trainer travels to your location for 3-4 days to help set up your business by:

– Identifying Sales Opportunities
– Assisting With Sales Calls
– Setting Up Your Office
– Analyzing Your Market and Local Competition
– Locate Key Sources of Decision Makers
– Installation and Training of TSS Proprietary Order Entry and Business Management Software
– Photo Ops Training (2 days)

One of our certified, professional photographers will give instruction in the following areas:

– Use of Lenses
– Camera Settings
– Lighting and Shading Techniques
– Posing Methods
– Use of Photography Equipment
– Picture Day Procedures
– Troubleshooting Techniques
– Staff Hiring and Development
– In-field Picture Day Training (3 days)

A TSS professional will be there to help you prepare, execute and wrap up your first big picture day so that you can put all you’ve learned in your photo ops training into action

TSS University (TSSU) (typically 4 days & provided once per quarter)

TSS University is an advanced training session that is designed to help you grow and make the most of all the tools available to building a successful Photography Franchise. TSSU is suggested for all new franchisees as a follow-up to their initial training and is available as a refresher to any franchisee who is ready for growth! TSSU offers:

– Advanced Sales and Marketing Techniques
– Order Processing Session
– Indoor/ Outdoor Photography Training
– Picture Day Follow Up Process
– Customer Service Forum
– Business Development
– Digital Asset Utilization
– Unique Chance To Meet Fellow Franchisees
– Work with a veteran Franchisee Mentor