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Three photographers named 2020 Photo of the Year finalists

Congratulations to three photographers from Balfour schools for being named 2020 Photo of the Year finalists from the National Scholastic Press Association. NSPA recently announced the 10 finalists

Go the distance: enter our Fall Great Shot Photo contest

Since most everyone’s away from the classroom, let’s make the best of the situation. Share your best “Distanced, but Connected” and “In a New Light” photos for recognition and a chance at one of

Four collegiate books win ACP 2020 Design of the Year awards

The ACP honored 2020 Design of the Year winners during the ACP/CMA Fall National College Media Convention, presented virtually Oct. 22.

Four Balfour schools won awards in three categories: yearbook

Tips for utilizing a photo tool we never leave home without

Amber Elder, a Balfour yearbook representative, offers advice to improve the quality of photography captured on cell phones. Her tips aim to help yearbook teams empower anyone with a mobile device to

2020 Election coverage

Every four years we have the perfect excuse to show a little patriotism. Presidential elections are some of the most interesting yearbook spreads a staff can create. Who will win? What should we

Three of four college Pacemakers go to Balfour schools

All three of Balfour’s college Pacemaker Finalists were named  2019 Pacemaker Winners Thursday, Oct. 22. The Associated Collegiate Press announced the winners at the virtual ACP/CMA National College

Unconventional year brings innovative approach to design and content

This won’t be your typical yearbook. It’s just not possible. And maybe that’s a good thing. It’s a chance to throw off the status quo and embrace change. Here are six ways yearbooks can, and should,

Introducing the Balfour Exchange, a place to connect and share

Our latest innovation brings all things yearbook to one place. We’ve gathered lesson plans, videos, examples, tips and team-building ideas—many crowdsourced from the yearbook community. Jump in and

2020 National Yearbook Week: Congratulations to our winners!

It was different, but creative yearbook staffs everywhere still found a way to #celebrateyearbook–and the importance of yearbooks–during National Yearbook Week. The week was full of great contest

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