Table of Contents CO N T E N T S
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What Makes VIP the best
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Our Team
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VIP Athletic Services
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Products To Promote Your Program - For Your Parents and Athletes
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- Power Posters
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- Plaques
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- Banners
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- Schedule Posters
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- Yard Signs, Giant Heads, Buttons
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Additional Services - Middle School & High School Athletes
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- School Portraits
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- Facility Graphics & Print Services
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- Studio Photography
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- Contact Us
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What makes VIP the best? Visual Image Photography provides all-inclusive photography services for over 800 schools, athletic programs and special events in Illinois and Wisconsin. We believe that excellence is achieved by listening to and exceeding our customers’ expectations. Our attention to detail and dedication to quality applied to both product and customer service make us your best team in photography. VIP’s commitment to quality sets us apart, and has allowed us to develop a very loyal customer base over the last 70 years. Our partners and customers are our best source of advertising, sending a majority of our business to us as referrals.
We look forward to showing what makes us
your best TEAM in photography. “In my opinion, VIP offers the best service and quality of any youth sports Photography Company around. We use them year after year because they are on time, well staffed, and their products are not only a great value but their quality is second to none.” Mike Jermolowicz, Oswego Outlaws Fastpitch Softball
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Our Team From his father’s Milwaukee-based studio, Tom Hayes established VIP in 1978 founded on the values of attention to detail and strong customer service. VIP’s current president and Tom’s daughter, Courtney contimues to nurture the ideals of a long-standing family business. Our team includes 50 year-round employees and 150 seasonal staff members ensure that our core values are continuously met. We hire friendly and experienced photographers with extensive hands-on training in state of the art photography techniques, professional communication skills and customer service values. Courteous service staff available to quickly answer any questions or requests. Our production team oversees the development of every image to provide consistent high quality and fast delivery. As always, we offer a 100% VIP CUSTOMER SATISFACTION GUARANTEE- offering a full refund, replacement or photo retake upon request as a testament to our confidence in our quality.
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VIP Youth League Services Capture your team’s winning image with VIP Athletic Services! Our goal is to help you promote and grow your team or program. We will schedule, organize and photograph any size team, group or league.
Our high quality photographs and versatile products are great for use in: • Gyms, stadiums or your community • Programs and media guides
We offer: • Team portraits • Staff and athlete headshots • Individual athlete portraits • Custom designed specialty products • Easy to order products for parents and athletes • Personalized coach, sponsor and award plaques
“Wheaton Park District turned to Visual Image Photography and we have never looked back. They are professional, friendly, flexible and excellent photographers. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a photography company.” Sally Oppenheim - Rec. Operations Mgr. Wheaton Park District
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V I P M A K ES PROM OT I NG YOU R T E A M S E A S Y ! “Thanks so much for the wonderful experience for team photos yesterday. The photographer was great with the kids and everything went off without a hitch...” -MFLL Challengers
more WFor E H ELtestimonials, P YOU: please see page 15
Plan • Book your photo day on our flexible calendar • Organize a schedule that meets the needs of all your teams • Communicate with your families and athletes by promoting Photo Days
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Experience an efficient Photo Day • Paperless ordering- no envelopes to hand out or collect! • Fast photo taking process - perfected after years in the business • We know your time is valuable, returning your teams to practice is a priority • Risers provided for large outdoor teams and groups • Teams can be digitally built when space or time is limited
Access and distribute your images easily • All orders printed in unique booklet keepsake • Products delivered directly to families’ homes • Customer ordering system puts VIP in charge of all orders • Complimentary products and rebates available
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For your parents and athletes • Memorable portraits to celebrate their experience for years to come • All images available to view and order online at vipis.com • Wide selection of products to show team spirit during the season • Easy to order- items available a la carte or as part of multiple, family-friendly package options • Families choose from multiple images and backgrounds • Unique print booklet delivers all photos in a protective cover with a complimentary personalized calendar
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Power Posters
BOOST YOUR TEAM SPIRIT WITH A PANOR AMIC TEAM POSTER! Our Power Posters are 10x24 and are printed on high quality photo paper and can be mounted and framed. Additional Power Products are available like banners, blankets and more! Turn around = 7 days after approval. *Photographer fee may apply Qty
Price
1
$30
5
$100
10
$200
15
$300
Additional quantities of 5 available for $20/poster
For more information, contact your sales/account representative or click here to send an email to sales@vipis.com
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Plaques COM M EM O R AT E YOU R W I N N I NG SE A S O N W I T H A C L A S S I C WOO D PL AQU E FE AT U R I NG YOU R T E A M ! • Attractive, sophisticated composition • Perfect for long term display • Custom designed with your image, text, graphic theme, logo, colors, team motto, win-loss record, seasonal schedule, roster, or special accomplishments
PRICING Size
Qty
Price/plq
12x16
1-4
$40
5-9
$30
10-20
$25
21-35
$22
36+
$20
1-4
$32
5-9
$22
10-20
$20
21-35
$19
36+
$17
1-4
$26
5-9
$20
10-20
$18
21-35
$16
36+
$14
1-4
$18
5-9
$15
10-20
$12
21-35
$10
36+
$8
10x13
8x10
6x8
For more information, contact your sales/account representative or click here to send an email to sales@vipis.com
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Banners M A K E A N I M PR ES S I O N W I T H L A RGE , H I GH GLO S S BA N N ER S! Our athlete banners are printed on durable, heavyweight vinyl with a 2 year UV resistant coating. They are easy to hang with conveniently placed grommets. Display all season long with your customizable design- choose your image, text, graphic theme and include your school colors and logo. Give as a gift to your athlete at the close of the season! Turn around time= 48 hours after approval *Photographer fee may apply Individual Vertical
Group Horizontal
Size
Price
Size
Price
2x3'
$25/ea
6x3'
$50/ea
2x4'
$30/ea
6x4'
$60/ea
3x4’
$35/ea
8x4'
$95/ea
3x5'
$40/ea
8x6’
$110/ea
4x5’
$45/ea
10x5’
$125/ea
3x6'
$50/ea
4x8’
$95/ea
For more information, contact your sales/account representative or click here to send an email to sales@vipis.com
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Schedule Posters Promote your season with our schedule posters! Our posters are customizable- include your theme, colors, roster and/or logo. Choose from 2 sizes - 12x18 printed on cover stock or 16x20 printed on high quality photographic paper. Schedule posters are a great fundrasing opportunity! Sell posters or sponsorships to raise money for your program. *Photographer fee may apply
PRICING Size/Qty.
50
75
100
12x18”
$175
$195
$215
16x20”
$350
$375
$400
For more information, contact your sales/account representative or click here to send an email to sales@vipis.com
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Yard Signs Printed on 4mil corrugated plastic using UV resistant ink. Our standard signs are 24x18”, doubled sided, and include a metal step stake. Single sided or custom sizes are available upon request. Print turn around = 48 hours after approval. Quantity
Generic Design
Custom Design
10-99
$11.00
$16.00
100-299
$9.50
$14.50
300+
$7.50
$12.50
Image, Name, No.
*Pricing does not include design work
Giant Heads Printed on 4 mil corrugated plastic; this is the same material as our yard signs which makes them long lasting and perfect for indoor/outdoor use. Each one is uniquely die cut to outline the athlete’s face, hair, and accessories, i.e. hats and helmets. Our giant heads are printed only on one side and includes wooden holding stick. Print turn around = 7 business days after approval. Size
Price
12x18
$38/ea
18x24
$45/ea
24x36
$65/ea
Buttons Our 3” buttons are perfect for athlete recognition. Production can be automated using the headshot services we already provide. Print turn around = 7 business days after approval. Standard
Custom
$1.50/ea
$3.00/ea
For more information, contact your sales/account representative or click here to send an email to sales@vipis.com
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Middle and High School Athletics Are you working with other athletic programs in your area? We offer the same great athletic photography service to your community’s middle and high schools. • Team and student athlete portraits • Staff and student athlete headshots • Exciting, custom designed specialty productsschedule posters, athlete banners and more • Wall of fame portraits and frames • Recognition Night photos • Varsity seasonal game coverage
For more information, contact your sales/account representative or click here to send an email to sales@vipis.com
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School Portraits VIP also excels in school portrait photography, from preschool through high school, all staff and students. • Administrative products- ID Cards, Click n Safe Cards, Principals Books • Coverage of games, dances, fundraisers, graduations and more • Class panoramic portraits Encourage your community’s schools to also partner with the VIP Team!
For more information, contact your sales/account representative or click here to send an email to sales@vipis.com
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Facility Graphics Create a winning atmosphere with vinyl graphics or windscreens for your fields, fences, or facilities • Durable materials apply to flat and curved surfaces like brick walls, doors, windows, lockers or columns, both indoors or outside • Customizable designs using your logo, colors, photographic images, motto and graphic theme • Enhance your athletes’ experience and pride with inspirational, motivating images and phrases
Print Services We love custom orders and products! • Local, family business • We can work with you to create a custom design • In-line UV coating for protected products and prints • Top of the line Duplo finishing equipment for any cutting, creasing, folding, and stitching • Clear upfront cost • Wide variety of products: programs, posters, flyers, tickets, playbills, booklets, business cards, postcards, invitations, and more
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Studio Photography VIP also specializes in studio portraiture- we now have four portrait studios open to capture your family, children, corporate headshots, pets or senior in high school!
For more information, click here to visit our portraits page on our website!
“I have found VIP to be dependable and easy to work with. We have used them for a variety of activities over the years. They have been cooperative and willing to work with us regardless of the venue, or if a fundraising component is necessary to be added to the photo package. I really enjoy working with them”
-Myra Tatarowicz Mundelein Park District
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Contact Us DAVE SZESZOL
sales representative dszeszol@vipis.com 847.408.7791
DIANA REHMAN
sales/account representative
diana@vipis.com 262.894.7801
COURTNEY LUTZ president/owner
courtney@vipis.com 414.305.4686
CHRISTINE SIPES
sales/account representative
csipes@vipis.com 630.615.8424
CINDY VORAC
account representative cvorac@vipis.com 262.665.7353
DREW HAYES
vice president/sales director
dhayes@vipis.com 414.861.6363
“I’d just like to thank you for all of your wonderful services! We are extremely happy with your staff. Everything turned out wonderful! We are actively pursued by other photographers as I’m sure a lot of leagues are, but we are committed to VIP as we are so thrilled with the products and customer service you provide. Thanks so much!” Heather Garlanger - Johnsburg Pigtail League
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