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To transition from poorly lit gymnasiums to sunny outdoor venues, turn down your ISO and crank up your shutter speed. Student photographers will often set their cameras in full automatic mode or in a

The Columbia Scholastic Press Association announced their Gold and Silver Crown yearbook winners Friday, March 17.

Spring Break! Time to sit on the beach, book in hand, and soak up the sun. Not so fast. For yearbook advisers, Spring Break is either your deadline or a to-the-finish line panic attack.

As the most significant verbal aspect of the design, headlines have a powerful impact on the look and feel of a yearbook spread. They provide a starting point for the reader, set the tone for the

As the school year marches on, it is more important than ever to grow your yearbook sales. Determining who hasn’t bought a yearbook and targeting those students will help you reach your sales goal.

Let’s face it, life is stressful. And life for a yearbook adviser can double or triple that stress level. If we don’t manage our stress and take care of ourselves, someone else may end up taking care

February is one of the busiest months for yearbook production and deadlines. It is also a great time to run an index as a sales and coverage tool.

With Valentine’s Day around the corner, it’s the perfect time to take a little yearbook break and share a lot of love with your staff.February 14th is a good excuse to show affection and thankfulness