Picture Fundraisers - The Event

There are two types of picture fundraisers that you could hold... Both of them can be very profitable and rewarding! And if you wanted you could easily run both of them as well!

The first type (which is what this page is about) is a Picture Fundraiser Event, where you'll take bookings for people/supporters to come in and have family portraits, individual portraits and dress up photos at a set fee.

The second type of photo fundraisers is a continuous fundraiser that you hold throughout the year where you'll take photos of all things to do with your organization, its members/supporters, and its events...

Then you'll sell those photos to your members/supporters, the people in the photos, or to anyone interested in them!

If you want to read about these photo fundraisers then please click here.

Picture Fundraisers:

You will offer Family portraits, Individual portraits, Friends/Group photos, and if you like, even dress up photos! Some great creative ideas could be...

• Victorian style
• Glamour shots
• Vintage Photos
• 80’s and Crazies!

Obviously you will need to find a suitable location like your school hall or the town hall. Make sure that it will have ample room for the photo station to be set up and enough changing facilities!

You will also need to...

Find a Photographer:

Finding a photographer shouldn’t be too hard... There's a good chance that you will have an experienced and talented photographer amongst your members/supporters who'll be able to take all the pictures.

If not, you'll have to hire the services of an outside professional/amateur, or that of a company.

Try finding the best deal possible and work the angle that you are a good charitable cause to get it!

Remember that either way there will still be photography expenses that will need to be reimbursed to your photographer! So take that into account whilst you are planning and budgeting your picture fundraisers day.

Advertise Your Picture Fundraising Event:

Use all the usual channels to advertise your photo fundraising day...

• Your fundraiser website.
• Your newsletters.
• Every day announcements.
• Word of mouth!
• Flyers and Posters

Try to attract as many people as possible! The more the better!

Take Bookings:

You must set up a booking system for people to book times to have their photos taken (a bit like an appointment book).

Pre-sell the event with specific photo package/s that people can buy for a set price, which they can then still upgrade on the day. That way you will ensure that you don't waste any photos and all the bookings will make some money!

The fees you charge for photos will vary depending on the type of photo being taken... ex. a group portrait or individual portrait. You should also offer different print sizes that people can choose from.

Encourage everyone to book well in advance and if your timesheet overfills you can always add an extra day to the fundraiser.

Come up with a plan and structure that will be most viable.

Offer Other Photo Fundraising Options:

You can increase your income at picture fundraisers by offering other fundraising picture products.

Like what?

Like offering to have people's photos printed on other apparel... Like on T-shirts, Mugs, Key Rings and Stickers.

That way your supporters will have more options to keep their precious photographic memories! And you will have extra ways of bringing in Funds!

And What About Some Other Options:

You should also run other unrelated fundraisers during your picture fundraisers day.

Here are some fundraising ideas you could have...

• A Raffle.
• Sell Your Organization Cookbook or Calendar.
• A Food & Drink Stand.
• Coupon Books.

There are lots of other ideas that you could add to your picture fundraising day, so look around and be creative!

And that's it...

Except remember to always be completely organized and prepared! If not, you may waste a lot of time and effort.

Good Luck with your Picture Fundraisers day!

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The Continuous Photo Fundraisers

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