Boatwright Bootcamp

Welcome to Boatwright Bootcamp 2026!

A 3-Day, Hands-On Intensive for Volume Sports Photographers

Adding seats? The +1 and +2 group size options are for additional photographers or employees from the same studio. Discounted seats are not transferable to other businesses.

This is not a sit-and-watch workshop.
This is a full production environment designed to transform how you shoot, sell, and scale your business.

Led by Jay Boatwright and the team behind smaX Photography, Boatwright Bootcamp is built on real-world systems used to photograph thousands of athletes every year—with consistency, speed, and serious revenue to match. 

What Makes This Different

Most workshops teach theory.
Boatwright Bootcamp puts you on the field, in the workflow, and inside a proven business system.

You’ll learn how to:

• Capture dynamic, pro-level images in any environment
• Build repeatable lighting + posing systems that work at scale
• Shoot with speed and consistency—without sacrificing quality
• Turn better images into higher sales and bigger orders
• Operate like a real volume studio, not a one-off photographer

This is the system that proves volume doesn’t have to mean boring—you can create standout work and run a profitable business.

What You’ll Experience

• Live, hands-on shooting (not demos—you’re doing the work)
• A full “picture day” style production setup
• Real athletes, real scenarios, real pressure
• Direct coaching from industry leaders
• Immediate feedback you can apply on the spot

Attendees consistently describe it as feeling like
👉 “a movie production set for sports photography”

What You’ll Walk Away With

• A complete, repeatable system you can implement immediately
• Portfolio-worthy images that elevate your brand
• Proven workflows to increase efficiency and profitability
• Clear strategies to grow and scale your business
• Connections with other serious photographers in the industry

Who This Is For

• Sports & volume photographers ready to level up
• Studio owners who want better margins and better output
• Photographers tired of inconsistent results or “winging it”
• Anyone serious about turning photography into a scalable business

The Bottom Line

If you want to:

• Shoot better
• Work faster
• Sell more
• And build a business that actually scales

This is where it happens.

Date: December 4, 2026 - December 6, 2026

Location: Tampa, Florida

Format: In-person only

Spots: Limited studios

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Before You Register: Protected Territory Notice

The Boatwright Bootcamp in-person workshop is taught alongside a team of volunteer photographers who open up their own markets, share their playbooks, and give their time to help the next wave of youth sports shooters level up. Out of respect for those volunteers, we protect their home markets from direct competition inside the classroom. If you operate in Metro Atlanta, Charlotte, Oregon, Sioux Falls, Tampa, or Denver, reach out before registering. A quick conversation lets us confirm there's no conflict with one of our volunteer instructors, and ensures the photographers giving their time to teach aren't training someone who'll be competing for the same leagues next season. Email jay@smaxart.com or text 404-917-4879 before checkout, and we'll get back to you within 24 hours.

Important: All sales are final. Please review our Boatwright Bootcamp Refund Policy before registering.