EP 3 -“Revenge is Best Served Successful” – Ian Hatch’s Story

In this episode of The School Photo Podcast, we’re joined by Ian Hatch, a true veteran of the school photography industry. With over 30 years of experience, Ian has seen it all—from starting out in a high-street studio, growing a photography business to 1,500 schools, working at Tempest Photography, and ultimately building his own successful brand in Cornwall.

We chat about:
✅ Ian’s journey into school photography (spoiler: he didn’t plan it!)
✅ The power of relationships in retaining school contracts
✅ How technology and AI are shaping the future of school photography
✅ Ian’s Moving Memories concept—bringing school photos to life with video
✅ The great printing vs outsourcing debate
✅ Running a photography business that works for you

Packed with insights, industry wisdom, and plenty of laughs, this episode is a must-listen for photographers, business owners, and anyone fascinated by the school photography industry.

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Guest: Ian Hatch

📸 Founder of MoFoto – A thriving online community for school photographers
📸 School photography expert with over 30 years of experience
📸 Ambassador for Moving Memories

Connect with Ian:

➡️ MoFoto Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/320579609634191/

Links & Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

🎯 Moving Memories – Ian’s innovative way of linking videos to school photos
🎯 GotPhoto & Netlife – School photography workflow solutions
🎯 SPAC Conference – The international school photography event
🎯 UK School Photography Conference – A growing industry event