Professors - Marketing U

Meet Your Professors

Passionate and skillful in their chosen career, Tim and Beverly have received the highest level of awards given in their profession and are widely recognized for their skills as both photographic artists and business owners. As a result, they are highly sought after to lecture for professional photography groups across the U.S. and abroad. The Waldens have taught and influenced some of the photography industry's biggest hitters, including Sarah Petty. In the dynamic and focused environment of Marketing U, Tim and Beverly will share their unique approach to marketing and revolutionize the way you approach your boutique photography business.

Tim & Beverly Walden

After earning her MBA from The University of Illinois, Sarah Petty taught marketing and business courses at a local college. She went on to work in the marketing department of Coca-Cola, and eventually became the marketing director for a top Central Illinois advertising agency. After spending many years teaching other business owners how to market and grow their businesses, the time was right for her to launch her own business. Sarah Petty Photography was born. After experiencing tremendous growth in her business and receiving 6 PPA AN-NE awards, as well as numerous photography awards, Sarah now enjoys teaching marketing to other photographers to help them make more money. She offers extremely "meaty" marketing strategies for photographers.

Sarah Petty

Together,

the Waldens and Sarah Petty form a teaching team of Ivy League proportions. They first discovered their shared passion for teaching when asked to team up for PPA's Make More Money conference in Memphis. There, they demonstrated how to build a successful boutique photography business embodying their shared principles, but with completely unique identities. Attendees responded with enthusiasm and overwhelmingly positive reviews. Marketing U was created to harness the magic of these three compelling teachers and take experienced studio owners to the next level.