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[SE1] Live Print, Album & Filmmaking Judging (Room Tradewinds, Coral, Tropics)

23 Feb 20
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Tracks: Special Events

Speaker(s): Live Print, Album & Filmmaking Judging
Over 3000 entries are judged in 8 rooms by over 40 judges over two incredible days. Attendees will have the opportunity to watch entries get evalua... More...

[INT01] Create Art Images for Clients (Room Sienna BC (Delano))

23 Feb 20
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Tracks: Portrait

Speaker(s): Brooke Shaden
Go beyond a typical portrait session and learn the ins and outs of how to create a unique, one-of-a-kind art image for your clients. By learning Br... More...

[INT02] Curves Ahead: Building a Boudoir Business for Every Body (Room Sienna DE (Delano))

23 Feb 20
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Tracks: Boudoir

Speaker(s): Jacquelynn Buck
Starting a boudoir business, adding boudoir to your existing business or improving the boudoir business you already have can add extra income and g... More...

[INT03] The Business of $10K Portrait Weekends (Room Sienna FG (Delano))

23 Feb 20
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Tracks: Business & Marketing

Speaker(s): Eileen Blume ; Phillip & Eileen Blume
Is it possible to earn $10,000 per weekend from simple portraits? Mixing timeless business principles with the unique strategy the Blumes use to he... More...

[INT04] Learn to Achieve Photographic Awesomeness Through Beautiful Posing, Amazing Lighting and Creative Composition at Any Location (Room Crimson BC (Delano))

23 Feb 20
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Tracks: Wedding

Speaker(s): Roberto Valenzuela
In this class, Roberto will share his approach to transforming any location using light. He will cover creative use of flashes, portable strobes, g... More...

[INT05] Photography Workflow Boot Camp: Get Your Life Back NOW! (Room Crimson DE (Delano))

23 Feb 20
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Tracks: Post Production & Workflow

Speaker(s): Jared Platt
How long do you spend editing and delivering a wedding? How many weeks do your clients wait to see their images? How many nights a week are you spe... More...

[INT06] Planning, Directing, and Editing Successful Video Projects (Room Crimson FG (Delano))

23 Feb 20
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Tracks: Filmmaking/Video/Drone

Speaker(s): Richard Harrington
Are you looking to add, or have already added video to your client offerings?  Video is a team sport and getting it wrong can be really expens... More...

[INT07] How to Photograph Anyone by Mastering Portrait Lighting (Room Indigo BC (Delano))

23 Feb 20
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Tracks: Lighting & Posing

Speaker(s): Erik Valind
Lighting for impact can be achieved with everything from LEDs to studio strobes to small flashes. With these techniques you'll be ready to go o... More...

[INT08] Documentary Family Photography: Going Beyond a Portrait Session (Room Indigo DE (Delano))

23 Feb 20
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Tracks: Portrait

Speaker(s): Kirsten Bethmann
For the last 10 years, Kirsten has been refining the art of family storytelling sessions and will share her approach to both hourly and full-day se... More...

[INT09] From Prep to Production: Mastering the Wedding Day (Room Indigo FG (Delano))

23 Feb 20
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Tracks: Wedding

Speaker(s): Dee Green ; Tracey Taylor
Hailing from Australia but based in Tokyo, Tracey and Dee will share decades of experience that involves them photographing weddings in more than 2... More...

[BS01] Baby Summit (Room South Pacific CD)

23 Feb 20
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Tracks: Baby Summit

Speaker(s): Kristen Mackey ; Lola Melani ; Maggie Robinson
This year WPPI has partnered up with Kelly Brown to bring you The Baby Summit. Kelly founded The Baby Summit in 2015 and has brought together photo... More...

[RS01] Rangefinder Rise & Shine: A Summit for Emerging Wedding Photographers (Room South Pacific F)

23 Feb 20
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Speaker(s): Caroline Tran ; Daniela Villarreal ; Elizabeth Austin-Davis ; Eric Kelley ; Hiram Trillo ; Janine Licare ; Matteo Innocenti ; Petronella Lugemwa ; Will Khoury
It can be daunting to launch a wedding photo business as there is much to consider, including naming your business and marketing your brand, findin... More...

[SE2] Live Print, Album & Filmmaking Judging (Room Tradewinds, Coral, Tropics)

24 Feb 20
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Tracks: Special Events

Speaker(s): Live Print, Album & Filmmaking Judging
Over 3000 entries are judged in 8 rooms by over 40 judges over two incredible days. Attendees will have the opportunity to watch entries get evalua... More...

[PW01] *SOLD OUT* Crush Your Next Senior Session II (Room Meet in Islander I)

24 Feb 20
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Portrait

Speaker(s): David Hakamaki
Last year at WPPI, David put on two sold-out Photo Walks that showed how you can crush your senior session. Well, he's back for more! Join Davi... More...

[PW02] *SOLD OUT* Mastering Available Light (Room Meet in Islander I)

24 Feb 20
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Lighting & Posing

Speaker(s): Pierre Stephenson
Pierre will share with you powerful skills for recognizing, harnessing and controlling available light in any environment. Stop treating all light ... More...

[PW03] *SOLD OUT* Diverse Couples Portraits in Eight Minutes (Room Meet in Islander I)

24 Feb 20
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Wedding

Speaker(s): Nicole Chan
Learn to create a diverse array of couples portraits in eight minutes. On a wedding day, it's so easy to ask a couple, "Hey, sneak out wit... More...

[PW04] *SOLD OUT* Cinematic Lighting for Dummies! (Room Meet in Islander I)

24 Feb 20
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Lighting & Posing

Speaker(s): Jeremy Chan ; Tauran Woo
Fujifilm X-Photographer Jeremy Chan and Tauran Woo are going to show you some easy and effective ways to re-create the cinematic lighting styles of... More...

[PC01] Ten-Minute Bridal Party Portraits (Room South Pacific CD)

24 Feb 20
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Tracks: Wedding

Speaker(s): Michelle Harris
No time, no problem! The attendees will learn how to quickly and efficiently take control of a bridal party to create tons of gorgeous images in a ... More...

[PC02] Headshot Career Startup (Room South Pacific E)

24 Feb 20
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Tracks: Portrait

Speaker(s): Peter Hurley
Headshot photography is a growing field that requires a unique skill set comprising a combination of technical know-how and the ability to direct y... More...

[PC03] Creating Amazing Portraits with Color Gels (Room Islander E)

24 Feb 20
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Tracks: Lighting & Posing

Speaker(s): Spyros Heniadis
In this fun and focused class, Spyros will help you take your portraiture to the next level with color gels. Color gels are an amazing creative too... More...

[PC04] How to Stand Out in an Oversaturated Market (Room South Pacific F)

24 Feb 20
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Tracks: Business & Marketing

Speaker(s): Meghan Brown
We’ve all been there - that moment when you feel like new pros are popping up on every corner. But you are your best asset when it comes to s... More...

[PC05] Photoshop Efficiency (Room South Pacific AB)

24 Feb 20
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Tracks: Post Production & Workflow

Speaker(s): Dave Cross
Learn how to spend as little time in Photoshop as possible, while taking advantage of all its capabilities. Everyday techniques to improve your pro... More...

[PW05] *SOLD OUT* Bad Light Can Be Good Light (Room Meet in Islander I)

24 Feb 20
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Tracks: Lighting & Posing

Speaker(s): Jason Vinson
Photographers tend to love cloudy days and hate the harsh light of midday sun. But when you know how to use it, hard light can be your best friend.... More...

[PW06] *SOLD OUT* Authentic Street Portraits with Kenna Klosterman (Room Meet in Islander I)

24 Feb 20
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Tracks: Portrait

Speaker(s): Kenna Klosterman
Leave the lighting gear and models for another Photo Walk; it's time to get real. Is quickly connecting with your clients before a shoot a cha... More...

[PW07] *SOLD OUT* Wedding Portraits - Simple Lighting Techniques for Conquering Difficult Light (Room Meet in Islander I)

24 Feb 20
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Tracks: Wedding

Speaker(s): Jared Platt
Portrait and wedding photographers everywhere are always searching for soft beautiful light.  They find it in "north light" studios,... More...

[PW08] *SOLD OUT* Come to the Dark Side (Room Meet in Islander I)

24 Feb 20
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Tracks: Lighting & Posing

Speaker(s): Eileen Blume ; Phillip & Eileen Blume
What does it take to create timeless, dimensional portraits that pop off the page? In a world of bright and airy images, standing out requires you ... More...

[PC06] Ducks in a Row Business Boot Camp: Set Your Business Up for Success (Room South Pacific AB)

24 Feb 20
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Tracks: Business & Marketing

Speaker(s): Alexandra Cearns
Feel overwhelmed by running your business? Are you attracting the right clients? Can you convert bookings and sales? Do you find it hard to stand o... More...

[PC07] The Blueprint for High School Senior Photography (Room South Pacific CD)

24 Feb 20
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Tracks: Portrait

Speaker(s): Tomayia Colvin, EdD
Are you ready to jump into the world of high school senior photography but unsure how? This course is a step-by-step guide to building a successful... More...

[PC08] Posing for Every Woman (Room South Pacific E)

24 Feb 20
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Tracks: Lighting & Posing

Speaker(s): Jen Rozenbaum
Join Jen as she teaches you the fundamentals of posing all women no matter the shape or size. In this class, Jen will teach you her failproof posin... More...

[PC09] Taking Flight: Getting Started with Drone Photography & Cinematography (Room South Pacific F)

24 Feb 20
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Speaker(s): Dirk Dallas
Capturing aerial imagery with a drone is easier and more accessible than ever before but knowing where to start can be difficult. In this beginner&... More...

[PC10] Everything You Need to Know to Incorporate Video into Your Wedding Photography Business (Room Islander E)

24 Feb 20
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Tracks: Filmmaking/Video/Drone

Speaker(s): David Aguilar ; Turner Blatchley
You’ve considered incorporating video into your photo business. You probably already have a camera that shoots video too, so why not? But hav... More...

[PW09] *SOLD OUT* Portraits on the Go (Room Meet in Islander I)

24 Feb 20
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: Portrait

Speaker(s): Seth Miranda
Join photographer Seth Miranda as he walks you through his methods for shooting portraits on the spot.  He’ll be covering aspects like s... More...

[PW11] *SOLD OUT* Creating Lighting with Speedlights (Room Meet in Islander I)

24 Feb 20
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: Lighting & Posing

Speaker(s): Rick Friedman
This session involves a presentation and live model shoot that shows how to create exceptional lighting with speedlights, starting with a single sp... More...

[PW12] *SOLD OUT* Lighting on the Go: How to Incorporate Lighting When Space & Time Are Limited (Room Meet in Islander I)

24 Feb 20
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: Filmmaking/Video/Drone

Speaker(s): Pamela Berry
Find creative ways to light your subject on the go for low budget productions for filmmakers and photographers alike. Come join Pamela Berry on a ... More...

[PW43] *SOLD OUT* Looking for Light in Las Vegas with Joe McNally (Room Meet in Islander I)

24 Feb 20
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: Lighting & Posing

Speaker(s): Joe McNally
What do you find as the day is ending in Vegas? Join us for a slow walk in finding pictures as the night lights begin to appear. Joe will demonstra... More...

[SE3] Totally 80s Party (Islander Ballroom)

24 Feb 20
7:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Tracks: Special Events

Yo, it’s like totally lame to miss this bodacious 80s party. Grab your posse and like throw on your fav 80s outfit and get poppin’ and ... More...

[MC13] Dos and Donts of Capturing Multicultural Weddings (Room Tradewinds A)

25 Feb 20
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Wedding

Speaker(s): Petronella Lugemwa
Today, there are many mixed-race couples getting married, which means photographers need to understand how to respectfully and successfully navigat... More...

[MC14] Pose It, Light It, Photograph It, Finish It! (Room Tradewinds B)

25 Feb 20
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Portrait

Speaker(s): JB Sallee
Follow along as JB demonstrates from start to finish how he directs, lights, photographs and finishes his images. You will walk away with valuable ... More...

[MC15] *SOLD OUT* The Stylized Portrait (Room Tradewinds C)

25 Feb 20
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Lighting & Posing

Speaker(s): Joseph Victor Stefanchik
Are you looking to expand into shooting for local brands, magazines or websites? During live demonstrations, learn exactly how to create stylized p... More...

[MC16] Boudoir Marketing in 2020: Setting Yourself Up for Success Using Alternate Marketing Strategies (Room Tradewinds D)

25 Feb 20
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Business & Marketing

Speaker(s): Brooke Summer
Boudoir photographers have been targeted recently by social media platforms, and sometimes standard marketing channels just don't work when it ... More...

[MC17] Branding with Heart (Room Tradewinds E)

25 Feb 20
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Filmmaking/Video/Drone

Speaker(s): Charley Voorhis
Discuss how he gets to the heart of a story and the process of how he showcases it visually. He’ll go into detail about how he shot-lists a s... More...

[MC18] How to Make the Perfect Print for Clients or Competition, Every Single Time (Room Tradewinds F)

25 Feb 20
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Post Production & Workflow

Speaker(s): Cheryl Walsh ; Eric Joseph
This Master Class addresses the most important but rarely discussed product of being a true photographic artist: the final print. Cheryl — wi... More...

[PC11] Recognition: Deeper than the Surface (Room South Pacific AB)

25 Feb 20
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Inspirational

Speaker(s): Brooke Shaden
One of the greatest pitfalls we experience as artists today is the pressure to create quickly. We rarely give ourselves enough time to know ourselv... More...

[PC12] How To Take A Great Professional Portrait of Anyone, Anywhere, At Any Time in Five Minutes (Room Islander E)

25 Feb 20
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Portrait

Speaker(s): Booray Perry
A good professional photographer must be able to think on their feet. No matter where they are, they should be able to quickly figure out how to ta... More...

[PC13] Clone Yourself: How to Get More Done in Less Time (Room South Pacific F)

25 Feb 20
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Business & Marketing

Speaker(s): Ben Hartley ; Charmi Patel-Pena ; Dave Shay ; Jared Gant ; Susan Stripling
In this Platform Class, Susan Stripling, Jared M. Gant, Charmi Patel-Peña, Dave Shay and Ben Hartley create an expert panel of photographers with s... More...

[PC14] Unleashing the Financial Potential of All Weddings (Room South Pacific E)

25 Feb 20
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Wedding

Speaker(s): Roberto Valenzuela
Weddings are one of the most special moments in a person’s life. As photographers, the memories we capture carry great financial potential th... More...

[PC15] How to Correct Mixed Lighting and Pose People to Match the Mood (Room South Pacific CD)

25 Feb 20
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Lighting & Posing

Speaker(s): Alison Carlino
Lighting and posing are two of the many factors that separate a professional from an amateur. Alison has 15 years in the industry and continues to ... More...

[PC55] Delivering a High-Energy Senior Photography Experience with Innovative Strategies – Expand your Business! (Room Islander D)

25 Feb 20
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Portrait

Speaker(s): Shawn Lee
From shoot to post production to final sale, Shawn will go through everything that makes him relevant to his potential and current clients. Shawn w... More...

[PW13] *SOLD OUT* Incredible Wedding Portraits in Average Locations | Finding & Creating Great Portraits Anywhere (Room Meet in Islander I)

25 Feb 20
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Wedding

Speaker(s): Pye Jirsa
As wedding and portrait photographers, we can't always shoot during golden hour and in ideal locations. On this Photo Walk, our focus will be o... More...

[PW14] *SOLD OUT* Elegant Environmental Portraits (Room Meet in Islander I)

25 Feb 20
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Portrait

Speaker(s): Charles Maring ; Jennifer Maring
Amazing environmental portrait photography can open doors to interesting people, places and financial opportunities at every turn. It's the sin... More...

[PW15] *SOLD OUT* Low Light, High Impact Made Easy with Small Continuous Lights and Flashes (Room Meet in Islander I)

25 Feb 20
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Lighting & Posing

Speaker(s): Aries Tao ; Cami Grudzinski
Join multi-award-winning photographers Aries and Cami as they explain the cutting-edge LED and flash techniques for a low-light portrait shoot. Wit... More...

[PW16] *SOLD OUT* Amazing Headshots Anywhere; Anytime! (Room Meet in Islander I)

25 Feb 20
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Portrait

Speaker(s): Kristina Sherk
Creating amazing headshots is a skill every photographer needs to master. You need to know how to photograph faces: What lenses to use, what lights... More...

[PW17] *SOLD OUT* Create Something Out of Nothing (Room Meet in Islander I)

25 Feb 20
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Lighting & Posing

Speaker(s): Rocco Ancora
Learn to work in visually boring environments as Rocco shares his secrets on mastering light and focal lengths to make the most of any situation. O... More...

[MC01] *SOLD OUT* Kick Your Client Experience in the A$$! (Room Tradewinds A)

25 Feb 20
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Tracks: Business & Marketing

Speaker(s): Jason Marino ; JoAnne Marino
Mercedes-Benz. BMW. Jaguar. Alfa Romeo. What do all of these brands have in common? Sure, they sell cars, but more importantly, they sell a lifesty... More...

[MC02] *SOLD OUT* Cinematic Portraiture (Room Tradewinds B)

25 Feb 20
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Tracks: Portrait

Speaker(s): Jonathan Thorpe
Jonathan will teach the importance of using lighting to light both a subject and the environment they are in, and having that light tell a story ab... More...

[MC03] *SOLD OUT* Beautiful Posing, Amazing Light (Room Tradewinds C)

25 Feb 20
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Tracks: Lighting & Posing

Speaker(s): Sanjay Jogia
Sanjay Jogia is back to share his inspiring approach with a live demonstration of some simple yet beautiful posing and lighting techniques that wil... More...

[MC04] The Art of Wedding Photography Storytelling (Room Tradewinds D)

25 Feb 20
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Tracks: Wedding

Speaker(s): David Stanbury
Join multi award winning UK photographer David Stanbury FBIPP, FMPA, FSWPP as he guides you through all aspects of wedding photography storytelling... More...

[MC05] Same-Day-Edit Wedding Videos: Learn How It's Done! (Room Tradewinds E)

25 Feb 20
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Tracks: Filmmaking/Video/Drone

Speaker(s): Ning Wong
One of the biggest reasons why couples hire Ning’s studio is because he offers same-day-edit wedding videos. There's nothing better than ... More...

[MC06] The Portrait Session: A Complete Demonstration from Shooting the Session to Culling, Editing and Delivering the Gallery (Room Tradewinds F)

25 Feb 20
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Tracks: Post Production & Workflow

Speaker(s): Marcie Reif
Follow along with Marcie for a hands-on demo on shooting a portrait session. The experience will focus on using light and composition to create str... More...

[MC19] The Business of Wedding Photography (Room Tradewinds A)

25 Feb 20
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Tracks: Business & Marketing

Speaker(s): Susan Stripling
Everyone wants to learn about off-camera flash, fancy posing techniques and ways to increase your followers on social media. All those things are g... More...

[MC20] *SOLD OUT* Maternity Portraiture for the Modern Mom (Room Tradewinds B)

25 Feb 20
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Tracks: Portrait

Speaker(s): Karen Bagley
In this intermediate hands-on class, you will learn how to style, compose and shoot modern maternity portraits that attract high-end clients lookin... More...

[MC21] The Secret of Wedding Photographers (Room Tradewinds C)

25 Feb 20
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Tracks: Wedding

Speaker(s): Salvatore Dimino
In Salvatore’s presentation, he will discuss how can you create unique and timeless images on a wedding day. He will also talk about where yo... More...

[MC22] The Fantastic Three (Room Tradewinds D)

25 Feb 20
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Tracks: Lighting & Posing

Speaker(s): Johnson Wee ; Keda Z Feng ; Nik Pekridis
Using images from different countries all over the world, Nik, Keda.Z and Johnson will show how to make them come alive, with before and afters and... More...

[MC23] Lights, Camera, Action! (Room Tradewinds E)

25 Feb 20
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Tracks: Filmmaking/Video/Drone

Speaker(s): Jordan Bunch
The biggest difference from amateur filmmaking and stunning cinematography is lighting. Every filmmaker worth admiring understands this simple trut... More...

[PW18] *SOLD OUT* Hips, Hands and Heads (Room Meet in Islander I)

25 Feb 20
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Tracks: Lighting & Posing

Speaker(s): Vanessa Joy
The difference between good and great posing is all in the details. Whether you photograph men, women or couples together, knowing how to make ever... More...

[PW19] *SOLD OUT* One Light, Big Results! (Room Meet in Islander I)

25 Feb 20
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Tracks: Portrait

Speaker(s): Joseph Victor Stefanchik
JVS’ Photo Walk will teach you exactly how to create dynamic portraits using a single speed light or strobe. You’ll learn how to create... More...

[PW20] *SOLD OUT* Don't Walk Past It, Photograph It! (Room Meet in Islander I)

25 Feb 20
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Tracks: Wedding

Speaker(s): Scott Johnson
After a brief keynote, Scott will take you out and about around the hotel and surrounding area with a model bride and groom! Scott will dispel the ... More...

[PW21] *SOLD OUT* Lighting for Environmental Portraits (Room Meet in Islander I)

25 Feb 20
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Tracks: Lighting & Posing

Speaker(s): Erik Valind
On this Photo Walk, you will get tons of location lighting advice from Erik, an NYC assignment photographer. Erik will introduce you to various pie... More...

[PW22] *SOLD OUT* Simple Video Capture for Still Shooters (Room Meet in Islander I)

25 Feb 20
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Tracks: Filmmaking/Video/Drone

Speaker(s): Larry Becker
Just about all of us still shooters get asked, on a regular basis, “Do you do video too?” After this Photo Walk you’ll be ready t... More...

[PC16] Cómo tomar fotos de impacto en lugares inusuales (Room Islander D)

25 Feb 20
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Tracks: Spanish

Speaker(s): Maximiliano Oviedo
Esta plática está orientada a fotógrafos que quieren generar un cambio en su fotografía, agregarle algo adicional para destacarse en el mercado de ... More...

[PC17] Posing Challenging Subjects (Room South Pacific E)

25 Feb 20
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Tracks: Portrait

Speaker(s): Jerry Ghionis
Have you ever struggled with posing some of your subjects? Have you ever photographed someone with large ears, a large or crooked nose, small or od... More...

[PC18] How to Sell on Value Without Competing on Price (Room South Pacific CD)

25 Feb 20
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Tracks: Business & Marketing

Speaker(s): Ben Hartley
Some of the most talented photographers in the world are not making the most for their art; many are just scraping by. At the end of these 90 minut... More...

[PC19] Drone Photography/Videography Tips, Tricks and Techniques (Room Islander E)

25 Feb 20
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Speaker(s): Ryan Longnecker
Ryan will show the operation, tips and best practices of drone photography and videography. He will also look at creative ways to have an edge in a... More...

[PC20] Post Production VFX for Wedding and Commercial Films (Room South Pacific AB)

25 Feb 20
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Tracks: Filmmaking/Video/Drone

Speaker(s): Amber Baird ; Garrette Baird
Take your wedding and commercial films to the next level with visual effects in post production. In this class we will show you how to fix problems... More...

[PC21] Retouching Skin: Everything You Need to Know (Room South Pacific F)

25 Feb 20
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Tracks: Post Production & Workflow

Speaker(s): Kristina Sherk
Skin: It’s one of the hardest things to retouch but incredibly important to know how to do correctly, especially if you photograph people! Th... More...

[MC24] Natural, Flash and Continuous Light: Where, When, Why and How (Room Tradewinds A)

25 Feb 20
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Tracks: Lighting & Posing

Speaker(s): Cliff Mautner
Join Nikon Ambassador and WPPI Lifetime Achievement Award winner Cliff as he takes you through a fast-paced demonstration of the various ways to cr... More...

[MC25] Storytelling Through In-Home Family Sessions (Room Tradewinds B)

25 Feb 20
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Tracks: Portrait

Speaker(s): Cristin More
Cristin will talk about how to prepare for in-home family sessions, how to market them, how to shoot them, what to do if you get stuck at someone&#... More...

[MC26] Matchmaker Marketing: Building an Irresistible Brand (Room Tradewinds C)

25 Feb 20
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Tracks: Business & Marketing

Speaker(s): Makayla Jade
Learn how to stand out in an oversaturated, under-priced market and start winning the clients of your dreams (without wasting all your time fightin... More...

[MC27] Elevate Your Lighting and Posing Game (Room Tradewinds D)

25 Feb 20
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Tracks: Wedding

Speaker(s): Frank Salas
If you are looking to add flash to your style but are uncomfortable because it looks to "flashy" or you just can't seem to pose your ... More...

[MC28] How to Cull and Finish a Wedding in Under Three Hours (Room Tradewinds E)

25 Feb 20
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Tracks: Post Production & Workflow

Speaker(s): David Buck ; Sherry Buck
Have you ever thought, "There must be a faster way to finish these photos?" There is! Learn to use the tools you already have in a way th... More...

[MC29] *SOLD OUT* Newborn Posing (Room Tradewinds F)

25 Feb 20
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Tracks: Portrait

Speaker(s): Kelly Brown
Join Kelly Brown as she demonstrates with a live model how to capture a variety of different wrapping techniques and poses. You will learn how to s... More...

[PW23] The Mobile Studio: How to Maximize Quality with Minimal Gear (Room Meet in Islander I)

25 Feb 20
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Tracks: Portrait

Speaker(s): Keith White
Keith will teach a Photo Walk using lightweight studio-style lighting in an outdoor environment. In addition to teaching lighting setups, he will a... More...

[PW24] *SOLD OUT* Creating Strong Portraits in Any Environment (Room Meet in Islander I)

25 Feb 20
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Tracks: Portrait

Speaker(s): Marcie Reif
Learn and shoot along with Marcie on a Photo Walk outside of Mandalay Bay. Experience how to create strong portraits in any environment. She will d... More...

[PW25] *SOLD OUT* From Wedding to Fashion (Room Meet in Islander I)

25 Feb 20
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Tracks: Wedding

Speaker(s): Will Cadena
Learn how to use one pose/location to shoot for the couple, venue, caterer, florist, bridal shop, designer, jeweler and more! No more paying for ad... More...

[PW26] *SOLD OUT* Motion Evokes Emotion: Wedding Videography Essentials & Storytelling (Room Meet in Islander I)

25 Feb 20
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Tracks: Filmmaking/Video/Drone

Speaker(s): Anesha Collins
Wedding films are not simple add-ons to photography on a wedding day. It’s filmmaking, it’s storytelling, it’s creative art that ... More...

[PW27] *SOLD OUT* Become a Light Seeker (Room Meet in Islander I)

25 Feb 20
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Tracks: Lighting & Posing

Speaker(s): Bob Davis
Who knows how to be an available light photographer? Bob will show you how he uses all of the light that he can find.  Sometimes it’s th... More...

[PC22] Master Your Marketing (Room South Pacific AB)

25 Feb 20
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Tracks: Business & Marketing

Speaker(s): Gary Hughes
As creative entrepreneurs, many photographers find the "business" side of photography to be the most frustrating. How can you create syst... More...

[PC23] The Modern Family Portrait (Room South Pacific F)

25 Feb 20
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Tracks: Portrait

Speaker(s): Michele Celentano
Get ready to find out what’s trending with family portraits and how you can easily create magazine style family portraits in studio or on loc... More...

[PC24] Diversity in Photography Panel (Room South Pacific E)

25 Feb 20
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Tracks: Panel Discussion

Speaker(s): Audrey Woulard ; David Mesarch ; George Mitchell ; Karen Okonkwo ; Keith Cephus
Join us as we have an upbeat, productive and authentic conversation about diversity in the photography industry today. Shawn Lee will moderate a pa... More...

[PC25] Pick Up Points: Posing Cues for Authenticity and Flow (Room South Pacific CD)

25 Feb 20
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Tracks: Lighting & Posing

Speaker(s): Caroline Tran
Pick Up Points is Caroline's posing system that will help you break up your shoots into manageable chunks, maintain control of your shoots, dir... More...

[PC26] Creative Exposures (Room Islander D)

25 Feb 20
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Tracks: Portrait

Speaker(s): Seth Miranda
Forget long hours in front of Photoshop to make a WOW image. Learn how to master your camera settings so that one press of the shutter can get you ... More...

[PC27] The Four Qualities of Six-Figure Entrepreneurs (Room Islander E)

25 Feb 20
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Tracks: Business & Marketing

Speaker(s): Julia Kelleher
Strategic and motivational, this class will help you think about your business, yourself and how you operate in a whole new way. How does one grow ... More...

[SE5] Mic Drop Karaoke (Islander Ballroom)

25 Feb 20
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Tracks: Special Events

Warm up your vocal cords, because DJ Scoobie will be ready for you with 35,000 karaoke songs to choose from. Everyone who sings gets a ticket to wi... More...

[MC30] Getting Your Life Back: How to Manage Clients to Create the Perfect Work-Life Balance (Room Tradewinds A)

26 Feb 20
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Business & Marketing

Speaker(s): Cierra Johnson
In the creative world, it's easy to become overwhelmed by inquiries, emails, client management, etc. Managing clients as a creative can be quit... More...

[MC31] Light and Emotion: Utilizing Technical Concepts for Greater Emotional Impact in Your Photos (Room Tradewinds B)

26 Feb 20
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Lighting & Posing

Speaker(s): Kellie Bieser
Even though light is the literal foundation of our craft, it isn't what generally moves us to be photographers. But when we combine technical e... More...

[MC32] Mastering Mini Sessions (Room Tradewinds C)

26 Feb 20
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Business & Marketing

Speaker(s): Julia Kelleher
Join Julia as she teaches you how mini session events can be a $10K staple on your studio's calendar.   Learn how to price your mini sess... More...

[MC33] *SOLD OUT* Mastering Wedding Photojournalism (Room Tradewinds D)

26 Feb 20
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Wedding

Speaker(s): Nacho Mora ; Vinny Labella
These two international award-winning wedding photographers will take you through the essentials of wedding photojournalism. They will teach you ho... More...

[MC34] Capture to Print: Getting the Most Out of Your Printed Image (Room Tradewinds E)

26 Feb 20
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Post Production & Workflow

Speaker(s): Pete Wright
Everyone loves to see their images come to life in massive wall-size prints, and nothing is more satisfying than seeing that masterful work they pr... More...

[MC35] Communicate, Connect, Create (Room Tradewinds F)

26 Feb 20
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Portrait

Speaker(s): Mark Duffus
Without a true connection to the subject, you don't understand the reason why they are there in front of you. This session will look at the way... More...

[PC28] Women in Photography Panel (Room South Pacific E)

26 Feb 20
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Panel Discussion

Speaker(s): Amber Baird ; Charmi Patel-Pena ; Latasha Haynes ; Maureen Neises ; Michele Celentano
Women have been part of the photography world since the late 1890’s and have always faced unique challenges. During this panel discussion, we... More...
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