I’m excited (and humbled!) to share some big news with our San Antonio community:
We’ve been recognized by Franchise Business Review as one of their 2025 Franchise Rock Stars, an award given to franchise owners who go above and beyond in leadership, performance, and giving back.
To say this is an honor is an understatement.
Why This Means So Much
When I retired from the Air Force in 2011 after 24 years as a Photojournalist, I knew I wanted to keep serving people — but in a different way. That’s what led me to launch my own photography business and, a few years later, to join the TSS Photography family.
From day one, my mission has been the same: capture moments that matter, serve families and schools with care, and build lasting trust with every team and student we photograph.
In 2017, we officially became TSS Photography of San Antonio, which gave us the platform, support, and tools to grow even more. Today, our team proudly photographs over 15,000 students and athletes every year — and last year, we grew our business by an incredible 44%!
Built on Service, Community, and a Great Team
This award isn’t just about me — it’s about the people who stand beside me:
📸 Our amazing team who shows up rain or shine to make picture days smooth and fun.
📚 The schools, leagues, and families who trust us with their milestones.
🇺🇸 And, of course, the discipline, planning, and leadership I learned during my Air Force career, which have shaped the way we do business every single day.
As I shared with Franchise Business Review:
“The Air Force taught me how to plan, lead, and adapt under pressure. TSS Photography gave me the platform to turn that experience into a business that makes an impact. We’re not just taking pictures — we’re building trust, capturing memories, and serving our community, one photo day at a time.”
What’s Next?
For me, it’s simple: keep showing up, keep innovating, and keep raising the bar for our clients.
I’m incredibly grateful to TSS Photography, to our schools and leagues, and to everyone in San Antonio who continues to support our small, local business. You are the reason we do what we do — and we can’t wait to make this next year even better.
✨ Thank you for celebrating this milestone with us. Here’s to many more smiles ahead!
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Jack Braden
Owner, TSS Photography of San Antonio