2025 Photo Contest Favorites
2025 Photo Contest Favorites Learn the secrets to capturing stunning yearbook photos from the best of the best. This video breaks down the 2025 Photo Contest winners, revealing techniques that transform ordinary shots into extraordinary memories. Find out how to capture raw emotion, unique angles and tell compelling visual stories that bring your school’s yearbook to life. Already an existing …
View More5+ Ways to Prepare for Summer
5+ Ways to Prepare for Summer In this comprehensive training video, veteran yearbook experts Jim Jordan and Sabrina Schmitz, CJE, reveal game-changing strategies for maximizing your team’s potential after the final deadline. Whether you’re a new adviser or a seasoned pro, this video is packed with actionable insights to elevate your yearbook program. https://youtu.be/ZpUPVkgylqs Already an existing customer?Access the full training video …
View MoreWhat to do When the Yearbook is Done
What to do When the Yearbook is Done Our latest training video is a comprehensive guide for yearbook staffs on developing a compelling theme for their 2026 yearbook. Experts Jim Jordan and Sabrina Schmitz, CJE, walk through creative brainstorming techniques, emphasizing the importance of storytelling, early planning and allowing themes to evolve organically through conversation and exploration. Be sure to check out …
View MoreStarting the Theme Conversation
Starting the Theme Conversation Our latest training video is a comprehensive guide for yearbook staffs on developing a compelling theme for their 2026 yearbook. Experts Jim Jordan and Sabrina Schmitz, CJE, walk through creative brainstorming techniques, emphasizing the importance of storytelling, early planning and allowing themes to evolve organically through conversation and exploration. Be sure to check out the Google Form to …
View MoreYearbook Design Trends for 2026
Yearbook Design Trends for 2026 The Trends Training Video Series helps yearbook advisers and staffs stay current with the latest design, photography and coverage styles. Each short, engaging video breaks down popular trends and provides inspiration and practical tips to elevate your book’s visual appeal while keeping it fresh, modern and relevant to students. Don’t forget about the Google Form …
View MoreWinter to Spring Photography with Clint Smith
Winter to Spring Photography with Clint Smith https://youtu.be/7j7Jv7QO-bs Elevate your yearbook photography with this free training from expert adviser, Clint Smith from Texas High School. Learn proven strategies and techniques for organizing your photography team, equipping them with the right gear and capturing award-winning images throughout the school year. Already an existing customer?Access the full training video and more by …
View More2024 President’s Collection Highlight Video Series
2024 President’s Collection Highlight Video Series Welcome to the 2024 President’s Collection video series, featuring 34 award-winning schools and expert insights from Jim Jordan and Sabrina Schmitz, CJE. Each video highlights standout designs and storytelling, paired with assessments for classroom use to enhance learning and discussion. Be sure to check out our 2024 president collection gallery and more here! VIEW …
View MoreCropping and Photojournalism Ethics with Jim McCrossen
Cropping and Photojournalism Ethics with Jim McCrossen https://youtu.be/jlQoQaWSI7Q Featuring veteran yearbook adviser Jim McCrossen, get invaluable insights on the art of photo cropping and the ethical considerations that must guide yearbook photography practices. Already an existing customer?Access the full training video and more by going to Yearbook Help. ACCESS YEARBOOK HELP HERE Jim McCrossen is in his 34th year helping …
View MoreYearbook Copyright and Fair Use with Bradley Wilson and Jim Jordan
Yearbook Copyright and Fair Use with Bradley Wilson and Jim Jordan https://youtu.be/nYNLsa4F-Zg The video covers guidelines for using copyrighted material in yearbooks, including company logos, song lyrics and online images. Prioritize originality and ensure proper attribution to stay compliant with copyright law and watch our free training video, paired with our Google Form assessment. Podcast Episode: Navigating Copyright Concerns in …
View MoreProofed to Perfection: Proofing and Editing Your Copy
Proofed to Perfection: Proofing and Editing Your Copy https://youtu.be/QnGqdtbXR7s This training video reviews the critical process of proofing and editing yearbook copy. Learn techniques for big-picture story triage, detailed revision and ensuring accuracy. Pair this video with the companion podcast episode and explore the resource links below for more tips to perfect your yearbook copy. Adviser Resources: Adviser Resources | Yearbook …
View MoreMiddle School Photo Composition
Middle School and Junior High Photo Composition Learn the secrets to capturing stunning photos for your middle school or junior high yearbook with our expert-led video on photo composition. Perfect for students and advisers alike, this video breaks down essential techniques to make every shot yearbook-worthy. What You’ll Learn The rule of thirds and how to frame shots effectively. Tips …
View MoreJournalistic Writing in Middle School
Journalistic Writing in Middle School Discover how to tell compelling stories and create meaningful content for your middle school or junior high yearbook with our journalistic writing video. Designed for students and advisers, this video teaches the fundamentals of writing that engages and inspires readers. What You’ll Learn How to write attention-grabbing headlines and captions. Tips for interviewing and gathering …
View MoreMiddle School Coverage
Coverage & Organization for Middle School Yearbook Learn how to plan your yearbook’s content, organize your staff efficiently, and track coverage to create a book that tells the complete story of your school year. What You’ll Learn How to balance event and student coverage Strategies for organizing content and layouts Tools for tracking student appearances in the yearbook Tips for …
View MoreHave a Great NOvember with Portrait Page Tips
Have a Great NOvember with Portrait Page Tips In this training video, you’ll learn tips for designing standout yearbook portrait pages, including layout techniques, creative use of space, and incorporating school branding. Watch our free training video for expert guidance! Already an existing customer? Access this training video and more by going to Yearbook Help. ACCESS YEARBOOK HELP HERE Kathy …
View MoreWriting Captions
Writing Captions “Writing Captions Right” provides in-depth guidance on crafting effective yearbook captions. Packed with practical tips and real-world examples, this resource empowers yearbook staffs to elevate their caption writing and take their storytelling to new heights. Already an existing customer?Access the full training video and more by going to Yearbook Help. ACCESS YEARBOOK HELP HERE Jim Jordan is the former …
View MoreUsing Hierarchy in Design
Using Hierarchy in Design This training video hosted by graphic design educator Elizabeth Luna discusses the importance of establishing visual hierarchy in yearbook spreads to guide readers through content effectively. It covers using size, space and color to create reading levels and hierarchy within individual blocks. The key is deciding what’s most important, applying hierarchy rules consistently, and testing the …
View MoreA Simple Writing Process
Already an existing customer? Access this training video by going to Yearbook Help here Click Here Meet Your Hosts Jim Jordan is the former yearbook adviser at Del Campo High School in Fair Oaks, California, and now a Special Consultant for Walsworth Yearbooks. Jim was JEA’s National Yearbook Adviser of the Year in 1996, and his yearbook staffs at …
View MoreTeam Builders for the Yearbook Classroom
Already an existing customer? Access Team Builders for Yearbook Classroom by going to Yearbook Help here Click Here Meet Your Hosts Jim Jordan is the former yearbook adviser at Del Campo High School in Fair Oaks, California, and now a Special Consultant for Walsworth Yearbooks. Jim was JEA’s National Yearbook Adviser of the Year in 1996, and his yearbook …
View More2024 Yearbook Bootcamp
Already an existing customer? Access Bootcamp by going to Yearbook Help here Click Here Jim Jordan is the former yearbook adviser at Del Campo High School in Fair Oaks, California, and now a Special Consultant for Walsworth Yearbooks. Jim was JEA’s National Yearbook Adviser of the Year in 1996, and his yearbook staffs at Del Campo were frequent award winners. …
View MoreBe Bold & Market Creatively
At this summer’s Adviser Academy, Walsworth’s Jenica Hallman, CJE, and Ciara Pemberton presented a session on how to Be Bold & Market Creatively to help yearbook staffs expand their marketing presence. While it’s important to use a mix of both traditional, in-school sales campaigns and digital marketing tactics, the best way to market the yearbook is to meet your audience where they’re at. Engage with parents …
View MoreUsing AI: Ethical Considerations for Yearbook Staff
In this addendum lesson to our Yearbook Suite legal unit curriculum, you will discover the history and current applications of AI, the status of AI legislation and court cases, the ethical concerns AI poses, and activities for your students to understand acceptable and unacceptable uses. You’ll come away equipped to create your own classroom policy on AI use. Current customers can download …
View MoreThe Thoughtful Theme
Customers Click Here Mike Taylor, CJE, is a Journalism Specialist with Walsworth Yearbooks. He taught yearbook, newspaper and television production for 13 years at Lecanto High School in Lecanto, Florida. As a well-known instructor at workshops and conventions across the country, Taylor has consulted with countless yearbook staffs to help them realize their Jim Jordan is the former yearbook adviser …
View MoreYearbook Playbook
Discover the Walsworth Yearbook Playbook — your go-to guide for planning, creating and marketing an unforgettable yearbook. Packed with expert tips, timelines and tools, this Playbook helps advisers and student staff stay organized and inspired from start to finish. Whether you’re new to yearbooks or a seasoned pro, this free resource will streamline your process and set you up for success. Fill …
View MoreNow Trending: Yearbook Trends for 2025
Already an existing customer? Click here to access this video on Yearbook Help. Customers Click Here to Watch Video on Yearbook Help Zachary Field is the Graphic Design Supervisor in Walsworth’s Marketing Department, but, prior to joining the marketing team, he worked as a Walsworth yearbook cover designer. Zach holds a BFA in graphic design from Missouri Western State University. He …
View MorePlan to Get Your Book to Its Audience
Customers Click Here Kathy Beers teaches photojournalism, and advises The Creek yearbook at Timber Creek High School in Fort Worth, Texas. Beers encourages her students to push the boundaries in theme and design. Her staff has won numerous state and national awards, including a “Best of the Best” in Texas and a CSPA Crown. She adores her family, dog and yearbooks (in …
View More2023 President’s Collection Highlight Video Series
Customers Click Here Mike Taylor, CJE, is a Journalism Specialist with Walsworth Yearbooks. He taught yearbook, newspaper and television production for 13 years at Lecanto High School in Lecanto, Florida. As a well-known instructor at workshops and conventions across the country, Taylor has consulted with countless yearbook staffs to help them realize their full potential. Jim Jordan is the …
View MoreGreat Photography: The Heart of Storytelling
Customers Click Here Mark Murray retired in 2019 from the Arlington Independent School District in Arlington, Texas after 35 years as a classroom teacher and district technology director. For the past 36 years, Murray has served as the President and now Executive Director for the Association of Texas Photography Instructors. The organization of high school photography teachers from Texas and across …
View MoreDesign Fundamentals: Using Grids in Yearbook 360 – Online Design
Customers Click Here Mike Taylor, CJE, is a Journalism Specialist with Walsworth Yearbooks. He taught yearbook, newspaper and television production for 13 years at Lecanto High School in Lecanto, Florida. As a well-known instructor at workshops and conventions across the country, Taylor has consulted with countless yearbook staffs to help them realize their full potential. Jim Jordan is …
View MoreMastering Social Media for Maximum Impact
For Walsworth customers, skip the form and access your content instantly by visiting Yearbook Help. Elizabeth Luna, NBCT, is the yearbook adviser at Athens Drive Magnet High School in North Carolina. Her students’ work has earned consistent recognition at the state level over the last twelve years, including regular North Carolina Awards of Distinction and six Tarheel Awards from …
View MoreUsing Grids in InDesign: Video Training With the Yearbook Experts
Customers Click Here Mike Taylor, CJE, is a Journalism Specialist with Walsworth Yearbooks. He taught yearbook, newspaper and television production for 13 years at Lecanto High School in Lecanto, Florida. As a well-known instructor at workshops and conventions across the country, Taylor has consulted with countless yearbook staffs to help them realize their full potential. Jim Jordan is …
View MoreIt’s Time to Start Recruiting
Customers Click Here Lindsey Shirack, CJE advises the Lone Star yearbook at James Bowie High School in Austin, Texas. Previously, she advised yearbook, broadcast, newspaper and online at Gorzycki Middle School. No matter the medium, her passion is for helping students capture the story of the year in a way only they could. Shirack is a 2022 recipient of the ILPC …
View MoreNow Trending: Yearbook Trends for 2024
Customers Click Here Mike Taylor, CJE, is a Journalism Specialist with Walsworth Yearbooks. He taught yearbook, newspaper and television production for 13 years at Lecanto High School in Lecanto, Florida. As a well-known instructor at workshops and conventions across the country, Taylor has consulted with countless yearbook staffs to help them realize their full potential. Jim Jordan is …
View MoreWhat’s Your Theme Story
Customers Click Here Mike Taylor, CJE, is a Journalism Specialist with Walsworth Yearbooks. He taught yearbook, newspaper and television production for 13 years at Lecanto High School in Lecanto, Florida. As a well-known instructor at workshops and conventions across the country, Taylor has consulted with countless yearbook staffs to help them realize their full potential. Jim Jordan is the …
View More2022 President’s Collection Highlight Video Series
Customers Click Here Mike Taylor, CJE, is a Journalism Specialist with Walsworth Yearbooks. He taught yearbook, newspaper and television production for 13 years at Lecanto High School in Lecanto, Florida. As a well-known instructor at workshops and conventions across the country, Taylor has consulted with countless yearbook staffs to help them realize their full potential. Jim Jordan is …
View MoreFabulous Photography
Customers Click Here Jim Jordan is the former yearbook adviser at Del Campo High School in Fair Oaks, California, and now a Special Consultant for Walsworth Yearbooks. Jim was JEA’s National Yearbook Adviser of the Year in 1996, and his yearbook staffs at Del Campo were frequent award winners. In 2019, he was honored by JEA with a Lifetime Achievement …
View MoreClose the Deal
Customers Click Here Proud to have just completed her 20th yearbook and 27th year in education, Kathy Beers teaches photojournalism and advises The Creek yearbook at Timber Creek High School in Fort Worth, Texas. Beers encourages her students to push the boundaries in theme and design. Her staff has won numerous awards, including CSPA Gold Medals and NSPA All American and Individual Awards. She …
View MoreFeature It!
Customers Click Here Susan Massy is the yearbook adviser at Shawnee Mission Northwest High School in Shawnee, Kansas, where her Lair yearbook staffs have been demonstrating excellence in writing and design for the past two decades. The Lair recently won its 19th Pacemaker award from the NSPA under Massy’s guidance. In 1999, Massy was chosen the National Yearbook Adviser …
View MoreNew Adviser Series
Customers Click Here Andrew Ross is a former yearbook editor turned yearbook representative. He serves western Colorado and the Denver area. Andrew said his yearbook experience “gives me the unique opportunity to coach and support the students whose shoes I was once in–the stress, excitement, deadlines and the importance of food are things I know all too well.” Jim Jordan is …
View MoreMay the Theme be With You
Customers Click Here Mike Taylor, CJE, is a Journalism Specialist with Walsworth Yearbooks. He taught yearbook, newspaper and television production for 13 years at Lecanto High School in Lecanto, Florida. As a well-known instructor at workshops and conventions across the country, Taylor has consulted with countless yearbook staffs to help them realize their full potential. Jim Jordan is …
View MoreTerrific Trends for 2023
Customers Click Here Mike Taylor, CJE, is a Journalism Specialist with Walsworth Yearbooks. He taught yearbook, newspaper and television production for 13 years at Lecanto High School in Lecanto, Florida. As a well-known instructor at workshops and conventions across the country, Taylor has consulted with countless yearbook staffs to help them realize their full potential. Jim Jordan is …
View More2022 Adviser Mentor Training
All new mentors Join us on Wednesday, August 10 to learn about the expectations and goals of being a mentor. You will hear from several experienced mentors and learn about resources available for you to share with your new adviser. View the recording here. Jim Jordan is the former yearbook adviser at Del Campo High School in Fair Oaks, California, …
View MoreCelebrating Our President’s Collection 2021
Customers Click Here Mike Taylor, CJE, is a Journalism Specialist with Walsworth Yearbooks. He taught yearbook, newspaper and television production for 13 years at Lecanto High School in Lecanto, Florida. As a well-known instructor at workshops and conventions across the country, Taylor has consulted with countless yearbook staffs to help them realize their full potential. Jim Jordan is the …
View MoreShow Your Reference Section Some Love
Customers Click Here Mike Taylor, CJE, is a Journalism Specialist with Walsworth Yearbooks. He taught yearbook, newspaper and television production for 13 years at Lecanto High School in Lecanto, Florida. As a well-known instructor at workshops and conventions across the country, Taylor has consulted with countless yearbook staffs to help them realize their full potential. Jim Jordan is …
View MoreSetting Goals for the End of the School Year
Customers Click Here Mike Taylor, CJE, is a Journalism Specialist with Walsworth Yearbooks. He taught yearbook, newspaper and television production for 13 years at Lecanto High School in Lecanto, Florida. As a well-known instructor at workshops and conventions across the country, Taylor has consulted with countless yearbook staffs to help them realize their full potential. Jim Jordan is the …
View MoreHappy Headlines, Magnificent Mods: Eye-catching Design Elements in Your Yearbook
Customers Click Here Mike Taylor, CJE, is a Journalism Specialist with Walsworth Yearbooks. He taught yearbook, newspaper and television production for 13 years at Lecanto High School in Lecanto, Florida. As a well-known instructor at workshops and conventions across the country, Taylor has consulted with countless yearbook staffs to help them realize their full potential. Jim Jordan is the …
View MoreDon’t Get Spooked by the First Big Deadline
Customers Click Here Mike Taylor, CJE, is a Journalism Specialist with Walsworth Yearbooks. He taught yearbook, newspaper and television production for 13 years at Lecanto High School in Lecanto, Florida. As a well-known instructor at workshops and conventions across the country, Taylor has consulted with countless yearbook staffs to help them realize their full potential. Jim Jordan is …
View MoreFall in Line: Organize Your Club Coverage
Customers Click Here Susan McNulty, CJE, advises yearbook and newspaper at J.W. Mitchell High in Trinity, Florida. She was named a JEA Rising Star in 2017, and FSPA and Pasco County TOY in 2019. Her students have been recognized by FSPA, JEA, NSPA and CSPA with All-American, All-Florida, Pacemaker and Crown awards. Mike Taylor, CJE, is a Journalism Specialist …
View MoreGetting the Next Big Story
Customers Click Here Alyssa Boehringer, CJE, began advising journalism at her alma mater, McKinney High School, in 2005. At McKinney, she ran the MHS1 broadcast, The Lion yearbook and the online news site Manestream News. She loves taking kids to journalism conventions all over Texas and the United States, where McKinney students are consistently ranked as some of the top in the …
View More2021 Yearbook Boot Camp
Customers Click Here Mike Taylor, CJE, is a Journalism Specialist with Walsworth Yearbooks. He taught yearbook, newspaper and television production for 13 years at Lecanto High School in Lecanto, Florida. As a well-known instructor at workshops and conventions across the country, Taylor has consulted with countless yearbook staffs to help them realize their full potential. Jim Jordan is the …
View MoreBecome a Great Leader: Step up to the Plate
Customers Click Here Mike Taylor, CJE, is a Journalism Specialist with Walsworth Yearbooks. He taught yearbook, newspaper and television production for 13 years at Lecanto High School in Lecanto, Florida. As a well-known instructor at workshops and conventions across the country, Taylor has consulted with countless yearbook staffs to help them realize their full potential. Jim Jordan is the …
View MoreMay the Fourth Theme Planning
Customers Click Here Mike Taylor, CJE, is a Journalism Specialist with Walsworth Yearbooks. He taught yearbook, newspaper and television production for 13 years at Lecanto High School in Lecanto, Florida. As a well-known instructor at workshops and conventions across the country, Taylor has consulted with countless yearbook staffs to help them realize their full potential. Jim Jordan is the …
View More22 Trends for ’22
Customers Click Here Mike Taylor, CJE, is a Journalism Specialist with Walsworth Yearbooks. He taught yearbook, newspaper and television production for 13 years at Lecanto High School in Lecanto, Florida. As a well-known instructor at workshops and conventions across the country, Taylor has consulted with countless yearbook staffs to help them realize their full potential. Jim Jordan is the …
View More27 Amazing Award Winners
Customers Click Here Mike Taylor, CJE, is a Journalism Specialist with Walsworth Yearbooks. He taught yearbook, newspaper and television production for 13 years at Lecanto High School in Lecanto, Florida. As a well-known instructor at workshops and conventions across the country, Taylor has consulted with countless yearbook staffs to help them realize their full potential. Jim Jordan is the …
View MoreRadical Recruiting
Mike Taylor, CJE, is a Journalism Specialist with Walsworth Yearbooks. He taught yearbook, newspaper and television production for 13 years at Lecanto High School in Lecanto, Florida. As a well-known instructor at workshops and conventions across the country, Taylor has consulted with countless yearbook staffs to help them realize their full potential. Jim Jordan is the former yearbook …
View MoreMake the Sale
Customers Click Here Mike Taylor, CJE, is a Journalism Specialist with Walsworth Yearbooks. He taught yearbook, newspaper and television production for 13 years at Lecanto High School in Lecanto, Florida. As a well-known instructor at workshops and conventions across the country, Taylor has consulted with countless yearbook staffs to help them realize their full potential. Jim Jordan is the …
View MoreVirtual Show-Me Seminars
Customers Click Here Mike Taylor, CJE, is a Journalism Specialist with Walsworth Yearbooks. He taught yearbook, newspaper and television production for 13 years at Lecanto High School in Lecanto, Florida. As a well-known instructor at workshops and conventions across the country, Taylor has consulted with countless yearbook staffs to help them realize their full potential. Jim Jordan is the …
View MoreSelling Yearbook Ads with Jeb Blount
Customers Click Here Jeb Blount is a bestselling author, sought-after motivational sales speaker, and the founder of sales acceleration company SalesGravy. Jeb’s training programs, workshops, books, articles, podcasts, videos, and keynote speeches reach tens of thousand each year. He is known for his unique ability to make complex concepts simple and easy to consume. Jeb transforms organizations by helping people reach peak …
View MoreTheme Challenge Part One: Finding Your Words
Customers Click Here Mike Taylor, CJE, is a Journalism Specialist with Walsworth Yearbooks. He taught yearbook, newspaper and television production for 13 years at Lecanto High School in Lecanto, Florida. As a well-known instructor at workshops and conventions across the country, Taylor has consulted with countless yearbook staffs to help them realize their full potential. Jim Jordan is the …
View MoreContent-Driven Yearbook Design
Customers Click Here Mike Taylor, CJE, is a Journalism Specialist with Walsworth Yearbooks. He taught yearbook, newspaper and television production for 13 years at Lecanto High School in Lecanto, Florida. As a well-known instructor at workshops and conventions across the country, Taylor has consulted with countless yearbook staffs to help them realize their full potential. See …
View MoreYour Yearbook is Done. Now What?
Customers Click Here Jim Jordan is the former yearbook adviser at Del Campo High School in Fair Oaks, California, and now a Special Consultant for Walsworth Yearbooks. Jim was JEA’s National Yearbook Adviser of the Year in 1996, and his yearbook staffs at Del Campo were frequent award winners. In 2019, he was honored by JEA with a Lifetime Achievement Award. …
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