May 22, 2025

Party Pics Official

Join our Party Pics Official™ team on a campus near you!

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Lolo Cunningham

Marketing Coordinator

🎉 Remember Your First College Party Photo?

The DJ was spinning, the drinks were flowing, and someone in a Party Pics® tee leaned in with a camera – flash. Just like that, your college memory was frozen in time.

If you were in college during the ‘70s, ‘80s, or even ‘90s, Party Pics®  was the name in social event photography. And now, it’s back. With a new name: Party Pics Official.

 

📸 The Return of an Icon

Founded over 50 years ago by Jack Counts (aka “Papa Photo” – he pretends to hate the nickname), Party Pics® started as a grassroots idea and became the spark that launched Candid Color Systems. On campuses across the country, Party Pics captured millions of memories—and it became more than just a photography service. It became a brand students recognized, trusted, and even looked forward to seeing at parties and formals.

Now, we’re bringing it back, with a fresh look and a powerful opportunity for photographers across the country.

 

💡 Why It’s Back (and Why It Matters)

Let’s be real: retro is in.

Gen Z and Millennials are obsessed with vintage aesthetics. Just look at the explosion of film photography, digital point-and-shoots, and thrifted graphic tees. Party Pics® taps directly into that energy and nostalgia sells.

When you bring Party Pics to your city or campus, you’re not just offering photography. You’re offering a feeling: trust, fun, and instant social proof. People know the name. And they want in.

🎁 What’s in the License

We’ve made it easy for photographers to join the Party Pics revival. Here’s what you get:

  • Full rights to use the Party Pics® name, logo, and branding
  • Access to Now Candid’s technology (yes, the best tools in the biz)
  • National marketing support (ads, content, and unified brand presence)
  • Merch mockups (coming soon: hats, shirts, even throwback VIP passes)

 

🚀 Benefits to Photographers

Launching a photography brand is hard. Party Pics makes it easier.

  • Instant credibility: Leverage a name people already know
  • Nostalgia = social proof (and easier bookings)
  • No need to build a brand from scratch
  • Join a national community of photographers
  • More leads, more recognition, more trust
  • Stand out at formals, parties, and Greek events with a vibe that sells itself

📬 Ready to Join the Legacy?

We’re looking for passionate photographers who want to own their local social photography scene – and fast. The fall semester will be here before you know it, and now’s the time to get your campus locked in.

👉 Bring Party Pics Official™ to your city or campus – join the legacy.
📩 Email us at partypics@candid.com to get started.

Don’t wait – territories are filling fast, and the party doesn’t start without you.