Photography Franchise News - April 2011

New Studio - Fareham, Hamphire

We are delighted to announce the opening of our new studio in Fareham, Hampshire.

Opened by Carl Reeve (formerly working in Financial Services), Carl completed both the Photography and Wedding courses taking the Fast Track route to opening a Barrett & Coe franchise.

Carl also booked his first wedding selection at the basic price of £1,395 (with orders this should amount to around £2,000) before his wedding course had finished. Carl said, “Thanks to all your team, I am so motivated!”

Carl Reeve, who has opened in Hampshire, sold a 24” black and white framed image for £575 from his first family sitting. This came from an Activity Superstore booking; one of Barrett & Coe’s many portrait contracts.

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Franchise feedback

Franchisee Heather Neudecker completed both Portrait and Wedding courses and now runs a Barrett & Coe studio in Suffolk. She is one of many students we have helped have set up a studio within two months of completing their course.

"I used to work in Marketing for a software development company, designing websites, literature and organising exhibitions. Having always loved photography I wanted to turn professional but found the prospect daunting. I came across Barrett & Coe which seemed to offer the perfect balance of guided support within a franchise framework and having my own business.

I completed both the Portrait and Wedding courses, and am now working from my own studio a few miles from my home. The training was excellent and provided me with all the tools needed to produce professional and creative images. I have ongoing support through the Barrett & Coe mentoring program providing advanced training and marketing advice. I love the job and can't imagine doing anything else!"