FotoSmart and ISPC 2027: Defining the future of school photography in Spain

In January 2027, our founder Andy Molloy will be speaking at the International School Photography Conference (ISPC 2027), a leading global event for the school photography sector.

For FotoSmart, this invitation is not just recognition – it's a reflection of what we've been building for years: a school photography system that is transforming how schools in Spain manage this service.

What is the ISPC and why does it matter?

The International School Photography Conference brings together leading operators, software developers, and industry leaders each year to discuss the future of school photography globally.

The 2027 edition will take place in London Heathrow on January 28th and 29th, featuring professionals from Europe, the UK, the United States and Australia, and more.

The central themes of the event include:

• Automation and technology applied to school photography
• Designing efficient workflows for schools
• Reducing the administrative burden for marketing and admissions teams
• Structured communication with families
• International best practices in school photography management

It is not a theoretical event. It is a conversation between professionals who are changing how the sector works in practice.

School photography in Spain is evolving

Schools in Spain, including international, British, bilingual, private, and state-subsidised schools, are facing an increasing challenge: managing school photography in a professional, consistent way, without overburdening their internal teams.

What was once an annual photo shoot has become a process involving multiple teams, families of different nationalities, and very tight deadlines.

Schools that work with FotoSmart tell us the same thing: they need a supplier who understands how a school works, not just how to take photos.

How FotoSmart helps schools in Spain

FotoSmart was born to resolve the specific challenges of school photography in the Spanish market.

We work with schools throughout Spain, in Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Málaga, Marbella and more, to:

• Plan and organise photography days in advance and without improvisation
• Manage all communication with families, in multiple languages if necessary
• Managing orders, deliveries, and customer service from start to finish
• Maintain a consistent system course after course
• Minimise the workload for admissions and marketing teams

The result is a service that the school hardly has to manage – and that families value positively.

A global presence, a local focus

Participating in ISPC 2027 allows us to stay up-to-date with the latest international trends in school photography and bring that knowledge directly to the schools we work with in Spain.

Because understanding how the sector evolves globally makes us better suppliers locally.

Event details

International School Photography Conference (ISPC 2027)
📍 London Heathrow – Thistle Terminal 5 Conference Centre
28–29 January 2027
£99 pp (all-inclusive)

In summary

School photography is moving from being a one-off service to an integrated system within the school's operations.

FotoSmart has been working in this direction for years, and our presence at ISPC 2027 is a further demonstration of that commitment to schools in Spain.

If you'd like to know how other schools in Spain are managing their school photography, we'd be happy to tell you.

🔗 Find out more about the ISPC 2027 speakers: https://schoolphotographyconference.com/#speakers