Join the Imagen Community on Facebook to continue the discussions between episodes.Jump into the world of sports photography with this illuminating episode of Workflows. Scott Wyden Kivowitz chats with the highly successful volume sports photography duo Jay and Carinna Boatwright, who has garnered acclaim for their photography work, business, and hands-on, comprehensive workshops.Discover the secrets behind successful volume sports photography as Jay and Carinna reveal their incredible techniques for capturing vivid, dynamic sports portraits. From strategic lighting setups to the critical role of CRM systems, they share their insights into efficiently managing and growing a high-volume photography business. You'll learn about their preferred tools and software, such as ShootQ and PhotoDay, and how they optimize their workflow using Imagen.Jay and Carinna live in the metro Atlanta area and have been married for 26 years with three adult children.  Jay has a degree in marketing, and Carinna has a culinary degree.  Both are self-taught in the photo industry, with their backgrounds providing a strong business sense of how to run a fast-paced volume sports photography company.  smaX Photography was born by accident 16 years ago and has evolved from a two-man show to a thriving 1.7 million dollar small business with 5 full-time employees.  Jay and Carinna created Boatwright Bootcamp 5 years ago to help educate other photographers on their proven methods.  Volume sports didn't have to mean boring on-camera flash and factory-style shooting.  Creativity and artistry could be utilized in a high-energy environment to excite photographers and get them on track to make their passion a job.  "Using Imagen for editing has been revolutionary—it saves us about 20 hours a week, allowing more time for creativity and other business opportunities."Why You Should ListenGain expert insights into sports photography from seasoned professionals.Learn how to efficiently manage a high-volume photography business.Discover the best tools and software to streamline your workflow.Understand the importance of strategic lighting and camera use in sports photography.Be inspired by Jay and Carinna's open sharing of their knowledge and expertise.ResourcesShootQPhotoDayBoatwright BootcampsmaX Photography Sports PortraitsDon't miss out on Jay and Carinna's expert advice—tune in now to elevate your sports photography skills and streamline your workflow. Subscribe to Workflows wherever you get your podcasts, and leave us a review to let us know what you think!(00:00) - 044 (01:39) - Business Dynamics and Roles (03:30) - What is one thing that you do for the photographic process that has saved you time? (06:20) - What is one thing that you do for the business that saves you time or money? (11:39) - What is one thing that you do for editing that has saved you time? (13:33) - Portrait Crop in Imagen (22:30) - What is one thing that you do after a session that has increased business? (26:51) - Setting Up for Hockey Portraits (31:51) - Can you share an outlined breakdown of your workflow from lead to delivery?