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wppi 2008 platform speakers
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Sunday, March 16 Programs
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CLAUDE JODOIN
Easy Lighting, Great Results
Silver Ballroom
1:00PM - 3:00PM
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BILL & LESLIE MCINTOSH
Of Course Dad is Always Right!
Pacific Ballroom
1:00PM - 3:00PM
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KEN SKLUTE
It's all in the Light!
Silver Ballroom
3:30PM - 5:30PM
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DOUG GORDON
Get Sexy! High Glamour, High Fashion Photography with a little Flow!
Pacific Ballroom
3:30PM - 5:30PM
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Monday, March 17 Morning Programs
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MICHAEL & ANNA COSTA
Standing Out in the Photography Industry
Platinum Ballroom
8:30AM - 10:30AM
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BETH FORESTER
Get Wired for Senior Success!!
Las Vegas rooms 1-3
8:30AM - 10:30AM
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SUZETTE ALLEN
An Eye for Design- Fabulous Photoshop Embellishments
Silver Ballroom
8:30AM - 10:30AM
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TIM & BEVERLY WALDEN
Extreme Marketing Makeover
Pacific Ballroom
8:30AM - 10:30AM
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ME RA KOH
Associate Your Way to the Top!
Gold Ballroom
8:30AM - 10:30AM
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JUDY HERRMANN & MIKE STARKE
Licensing for Profits: The Retail Photographer's Guide to Commercial Business Practices
Las Vegas rooms 4-7
8:30AM - 10:30AM
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MIKE COLÓN
100% Natural, No Flash Added
Skyview 5/6
8:30AM - 10:30AM
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DEANNE FITZMAURICE
Life As A Photojournalist
Jubilee Theater
8:30AM - 10:30AM
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JACK AVALOS
Print Competition and how it Relates to our Clients Work (SPANISH PROGRAM)
Skyview 4
8:30AM - 10:30AM
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Monday, March 17 Afternoon/Evening Programs
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DOUG BOX
Posing, Lighting, Marketing and Selling Four Keys to Success
Platinum Ballroom
4:30PM - 6:30PM
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YERVANT ZANAZANIAN
Cinematography and Wedding Photography are Cousins!
Pacific Ballroom
4:30PM - 6:30PM
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BRIAN MARCUS & JOHN SOLANO
Structure Your Shoots for Success!
Silver Ballroom
4:30PM - 6:30PM
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SONDRA AYERS & JERRY DECK
Unleash The Magic of Your Photography
Las Vegas 1-3
4:30PM - 6:30PM
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CATHERINE HALL
Marketing to the Inspiring Bride
Gold Ballroom
4:30PM - 6:30PM
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CHRIS CONRAD
New Vision
Las Vegas 4-7
4:30PM - 6:30PM
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RAYMOND FOSDICK
You Can Do It! Workflow Efficiency — Images on your Computer Don't Make You! (SPANISH PROGRAM)
Skyview 4
4:30PM - 6:30PM
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NANCY EMMERICH
Rock Star Seniors
Las Vegas rooms 4-7
7:30PM - 9:30PM
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NEAL CLIPPER
Marketing: Do it for the Money!
Skyview 5-6
7:30PM - 9:30PM
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JESH DE ROX
Experiential Photography
Gold Ballroom
7:30PM - 9:30PM
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DENIS REGGIE
Wedding Photojournalism
Platinum Ballroom
7:30PM - 9:30PM
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KEVIN KUBOTA & DOUG GORDON
Capture and Workflow - Inside Details on the Hottest Ideas
Silver Ballroom
7:30PM - 9:30PM
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JOSE VILLA
Target Wedding Magazines that Will Sell You!
Pacific Ballroom
7:30PM - 9:30PM
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JULIEANNE KOST
Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Lightroom—the Dynamic Duo!
Las Vegas 1-3
7:30PM - 9:30PM
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Tuesday, March 18 Morning Programs
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EDDIE TAPP
Show Your True Colors
Platinum Ballroom
8:30AM - 10:30AM
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DEBORAH & RICK FERRO
The Photographic Art Studio, a Whole New World!
Gold Ballroom
8:30AM - 10:30AM
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CAREY SCHUMACHER
Revolutionary Ideas to Enhance Your Bottom Line
Las Vegas rooms 1-3
8:30AM - 10:30AM
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MONICA SIGMON
Turning Passion into Profit
Skyview 5/6
8:30AM - 10:30AM
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JOHN HARRINGTON
Best Business Practices for Photographers
Las Vegas rooms 4-7
8:30AM - 10:30AM
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TOMAS MUÑOZ
Rockstar Weddings
Silver Ballroom
8:30AM - 10:30AM
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MITCHE GRAF
12 Top Promotions From Around the Globe
Pacific Ballroom
8:30AM - 10:30AM
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JERRY GHIONIS
The Art of Seeing
Jubilee Theater
8:30AM - 10:30AM
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JOHN SOLANO
Photographer by Intuition, Artist by Profession (SPANISH PROGRAM)
Skyview 4
8:30AM - 10:30AM
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Tuesday, March 18 Afternoon/Evening Programs
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CHRIS GILL
Ready to Light the World
Las Vegas rooms 4-7
4:30PM - 6:30PM
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KAY ESKRIDGE
Ten Steps to Building a Successful Portrait Studio
Gold Ballroom
4:30PM - 6:30PM
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THOMAS HAUENSTEIN
Using ImagePrint to the Max
Las Vegas rooms 1-3
4:30PM - 6:30PM
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FRANK CAVA, ANTHONY CAVA & CHRIS LALONDE
COLD FUSION (kon-fujzion)
Skyview 5-6
4:30PM - 6:30PM
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MARILYN SHOLIN
The Art of Creating & Selling Art
Silver Ballroom
4:30PM - 6:30PM
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HERNAN RODRIGUEZ
Digital Retouching for Portrait & Commercial Photography (SPANISH PROGRAM)
Skyview 4
4:30PM - 6:30PM
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VINCENT ISOLA
Has Mediocrity Risen to the Top?
Pacific Ballroom
4:30PM - 6:30PM
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TONY CORBELL & VINCENT VERSACE
Today’s New Approach To Image Editing
Platinum Ballroom
4:30PM - 6:30PM
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JARED BAUMAN
Structuring your Business for Maximum Profit
Las Vegas rooms 1-3
7:30PM - 9:30PM
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DANIEL DOKE & RODNEY BAILEY
Style is Everything!
Skyview 5-6
7:30PM - 9:30PM
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DAVID JAY & JEFF JOCHUM
BE FREE TO SUCCEED AND LEARN TO WORK SMART, EVEN IF IT’S HARD
Silver Ballroom
7:30PM - 9:30PM
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JOE BUISSINK
I am a Photographer
Pacific Ballroom
7:30PM - 9:30PM
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DAVID WILLIAMS
Architectural Album Design
Gold Ballroom
7:30PM - 9:30PM
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PETER KROGH
Integrated DAM Workflow from Card to Delivery
Las Vegas 4-7
7:30PM - 9:30PM
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Wednesday, March 19 Morning Programs
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C. DAVID TOBIE
New Tools for Digital Color
Pacific Ballroom
8:30AM - 10:30AM
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KIRK VOCLAIN
"BIZARRO" IS TWISTED LOGIC OR THE OPPOSITE OF ANYTHING ELSE.
Silver Ballroom
8:30AM - 10:30AM
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LADONNA MOORE
Moving Pictures
Las Vegas rooms 4-7
8:30AM - 10:30AM
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ROD EVANS
Learn to Breathe
Gold Ballroom
8:30AM - 10:30AM
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ROCCO ANCORA
WEDDINGS WITH PASSION
Platinum Ballroom
8:30AM - 10:30AM
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JERRY D
Feeling The Passion!
Skyview 5/6
8:30AM - 10:30AM
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THOMAS COOK & DOUG KILEY
F-STOP, BUS STOP, PHOTOSHOP, IHOP
Las Vegas 1-3
8:30AM - 10:30AM
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MATTHEW JORDAN SMITH
America's Next Top Model Photographer
Jubilee Theater
8:30AM - 10:30AM
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LEONARDO REYES
Light & Pose - Keys for a Great Portrait (SPANISH PROGRAM)
Skyview 4
8:30AM - 10:30AM
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Wednesday, March 19 Afternoon/Evening Programs
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PETER EASTWAY
Powerful Photoshop for Weddings and Portraits
Las Vegas rooms 4-7
3:30PM - 5:30PM
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JEFF HAWKINS
Profitable Portrait Albums - The New Revolution!
Silver Ballroom
3:30PM - 5:30PM
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TERO SADE
Portraits for Passion, Profit & Lifestyle
Gold Ballrom
3:30PM - 5:30PM
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Thursday, March 20 Programs
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CLAY BLACKMORE & JANE CONNER-ZISER
Capture and Creativity
Bally's Event Center
8:00AM - 12:00PM
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its regulations and guidelines. If you require special accommodations to enable you to
participate in WPPI 2008 programs and events, please
contact us before
February 14, 2008.
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CLAUDE JODOIN
Good photography requires the ability to understand and control the quality and color of light. Your vision of the final image can be realized if you practice this discipline. Claude's information-rich program will show you how to create beautiful images using simple lighting techniques and equipment. Using examples of his own images, Claude will explain how each set was lit at the moment of exposure. You will learn how to calibrate your own flash meter to your camera, how to control your color in the camera and how to control your lighting ratios to realize your vision with confidence and ease. Don’t miss this exciting new program!
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BILL & LESLIE MCINTOSH
The father and daughter team of Bill & Leslie McIntosh is excellent as they complement one another perfectly. Bill, an iconic photographic master with over 50 years of experience, offers his expertise in lighting and posing almost any subject against any background, inside or out. Leslie, with her degree in fine art from the Chicago Art Institute, sheds new light on the posing and clothing style that make her senior portraits artistic and stunning. Learn the pair’s philosophy for creating gorgeous portraits without spending hours in post-production. Come see why great lighting and posing never really changes and have kept this family business at the top of its game for over 50 years.
Sponsored by H&H.
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KEN SKLUTE
The one thing that elevates photographs from ordinary to remarkable is the light! Can you find or create remarkable lighting any time, every time? Spend some time with lighting master Ken Sklute, and learn to master lighting for yourself. You will be taken on a multimedia journey to learn and conquer different kinds of light. Watch as Ken photographs models on stage, using various kinds of lights and light modifiers, and come away with an understanding of when and how to use these tools. Ken’s delicate method of teaching, combined with his sense of humor make his classes both educational and entertaining. Come study with Ken Sklute for a memorable experience and raise the level of your photography by leaps and bounds.
Sponsored by Canon.
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DOUG GORDON
What others not dare to do is exactly what Doug does! His radical approach has brought sensuality and fashion to wedding photography. Doug will explore his unique signature style; as he shoots and processes images live, he will explain why his style creates a guarantee. He'll reveal the Get Sexy way, and show the way to get it done every time with his signature Flow Posing Techniques for every part of the wedding! If you have seen Doug before, you know to expect the unexpected. Come see what has made his studio one of the most successful in the United States. Prepare to be inspired and entertained like never before. It's time to Get Sexy!
Sponsored by Asuka Book, Bay Photo, Creative Framing.
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MICHAEL & ANNA COSTA
In the sea of wedding photographers how can one hope to stand out in the crowd? It seems a daunting task, yet Michael and Anna Costa have managed to catapult their business into the high end in three short years and will be sharing their secrets of success in this information-packed seminar! Be ready to make small changes in your business that will result in big rewards by learning how to:
• Get noticed through your amazing artwork
• Shoot BOTH digital and film/create an edge
• Hire associate photographers to increase revenue
• Create branding that puts you at the top of the heap
• Outsource the things that are weighing you down
• Become a champion sales person
• Don’t “run” your business “build” it!
This presentation is perfect for photographers wanting to get their business onto the fast track and achieve a new level of success!
Sponsored by Fujifilm.
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BETH FORESTER
Digital enhancements and unique portraits are currently a must-have for the modern teenager, and connecting to the tech-savvy senior is now more imperative than ever. In this program, Beth will explain how to “wire” your studio for senior success. Discover the secrets to decoding the senior client and the advantages of digital networking on the Internet. Find out how to use digital means to create and retain demand in your area. Beth will also discuss traditional paper proofing and how she uses this timeless means of presentation to increase her average client sale and keep her studio moving forward into the future.
Sponsored by GP Albums.
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SUZETTE ALLEN
Take your images up a creative notch with embellishments, overlays, blends and digital magic! The latest trend in imaging is a flair for the fabulous, and these quick enhancements can make your images irresistible! You will learn lots of artistic ways to dramatize your images quickly with Suzette's easy and efficient techniques! Get ready for some creative tips on album page design, layer blends, dramatic enhancements and embellishments—all with an Eye for Design!
Sponsored by X-Rite, NIK Software, Color Inc Pro Lab, Blossom Publishing.
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TIM & BEVERLY WALDEN
This fast-paced program takes you through the Walden’s own extreme marketing makeover. Find out what they learned about the value of branding, and how they successfully restructured their studio from one that did everything to one that became known for Relationship Portraiture. Tim and Beverly will share pivotal marketing philosophies that will set you apart and challenge your thinking. Whether you’re new to the business or a seasoned photographer, this class has something for everyone.
Sponsored by Kodak.
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ME RA KOH
Everybody tells you to work smarter, not harder. But what does this look like? The married team of Me Ra Koh Photography will teach you their secrets to working smarter and achieving nationally recognized success. Through hiring associate photographers and good old trial and error, Me Ra and Brian invite you to experience the ever-changing business model that has freed up their time and caused their passive revenue to grow. From how to hire and train associate photographers, to printing and pricing packages, this couple shows you the power and profits of “RSV”—Real, Simple and Visible management and marketing. If you’ve heard them before, you know Me Ra and Brian share it all with a passion to encourage, inspire and leave you laughing!
Sponsored by Pictage, shootdotedit.
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JUDY HERRMANN & MIKE STARKE
These days, more and more photographers are defining themselves by what they shoot rather than by whom their client is. After all, a portrait of a kid with his dog can be contracted by his parents, a dog food company or used to sell life insurance. But the use of images by commercial clients changes everything from how you price to the paperwork you need to use to protect yourself from massive liabilities. Join veteran commercial photographers Judy Herrmann and Mike Starke of Herrmann + Starke digital photography for a comprehensive overview of the best business practices for commercial projects. Whether you're new to the business or an established pro with a lot of experience on the wedding and portrait side, make sure you cover your assets by attending this important event!
Sponsored by ASMP & Olympus.
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MIKE COLÓN
With the introduction of the Nikon D3 and its ISO capabilities of 25,000+, is it now possible to successfully shoot an entire wedding without ever mounting a flash to the camera? Veteran digital shooter Mike Colón pushes the limits of wedding photography to answer this intriguing question. Come view the images and judge for yourself if 100% available light is in your future.
Sponsored by Nikon, Pictage, Epson.
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DEANNE FITZMAURICE
Deanne Fitzmaurice will talk about her career as a photojournalist for the San Francisco Chronicle, including the photo story that won her a Pulitzer Prize in 2005. Her approach is fly-on-the-wall, behind-the-scenes, in-depth coverage, capturing moments in an unobtrusive style to shed light on her subjects. Her assignments range from news and culture, to events and sports. She will show you how she uses this approach for wedding photojournalism.
Sponsored by Microsoft.
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JACK AVALOS
This program will discuss the 12 elements in print competition—the same elements used by the judges to score your prints. Each element will be illustrated with an appropriate image. Graphic compositions will be explained with regard to how they apply to your competition prints and your clients’ work. Prints scoring 77, 78 and 79 will be used to demonstrate how improvements could be applied to them to elevate their scores to an 80 or better.
Sponsored by Miller's Professional Imaging, Excel Picture Frames, Novatron, Marathon Press, Fujifilm.
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DOUG BOX
Using models and a live video feed, Doug Box will demonstrate new poses and easy lighting techniques. Plus, fun things to do with an off-camera flash outdoors. Be introduced to marketing campaigns and sales techniques that will make you money!
Sponsored by KODAK.
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YERVANT ZANAZANIAN
Yervant draws his inspiration from the movies. Come find out just what it is that inspires him. Learn to see through Yervant's eyes and see his vision, his light, his composition and, most of all, his communication with his subject to achieve results. Light is something to be explored, but time is of equal essence in wedding photography. Yervant will showcase his techniques and results live on stage.
Sponsored by Graphistudio.
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BRIAN MARCUS & JOHN SOLANO
Shooting a high-end wedding can be a very stressful endeavor. Find out from two of the most popular wedding photographers in the country how to organize yourself and shoot a successful wedding. Brian Marcus and John Solano will talk about how to structure your shoots for success and how to shoot images that actually sell.
Sponsored by FUJIFILM, TAMRAC, LEATHER CRAFTSMAN.
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SONDRA AYERS & JERRY DECK
Have you ever wanted to know how to reach the hearts of your clients? How to tap into the power of what you do to create the life you’ve always wanted? This program will teach you how to take the magic that is your photography and turn it into a powerful force that will set you on the path to the life of your design. During this fun, motivational program, learn how to use the magic and power of your photography to market and sell. Learn the real meaning of goosebumps. Stop wishing for more time each day; learn the art of action management to be more productive. Learn how to discover the bridge between being an artist and a successful businessperson. Learn the secret list of traits that the most successful studios possess. Let Sondra and Jerry start you on the path to the life of your dreams. Through your photography, the life you want is possible, you just have to learn to unleash the magic.
Sponsored by Power Consulting.
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CATHERINE HALL
Improve your business and quality of life by working with brides that respect and value your vision. Catherine Hall will show you how to market to your dream clientele, increase your revenues while working with fewer clients, earn your clients’ trust so they feel comfortable investing in you, and attract clients that will challenge you and inspire your growth as an artist and photographer.
Sponsored by Epson, Nik Software.
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CHRIS CONRAD
How does a photographer find new perspectives and unique images in an over-exposed landscape? Chris Conrad wrestles with questions of creativity within the context of the American Southwest. Using both film and digital techniques, Chris creates fine art prints and videos from his photography. This multi-media presentation will show time-lapse movies and fine art images from ultra-long exposures, while providing time for questions and discussions about the creative and technical processes behind the imagery.
Sponsored by Moab by Legion Paper.
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RAYMOND FOSDICK
This segment is designed to show the photographer how to process 1500 RAW images from capture to completion in two hours or less. We make money by delivering finished images, not by sitting behind the computer. This seminar will get your blood flowing and your images delivered. Never allow a slow workflow to delay your income again. We will cover things such as an accurate organization system for your images, the creation and use of presets, workspace management and image processor. Get ready to make more money easier.
Sponsored by Bay Photo Lab, Albums Unlimited, Data Robotics, Imagequix.
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NANCY EMMERICH
Come and see Master Photographer Nancy Emmerich and her daughter, Rose Coleman, as they share with you the secrets of how they grew their low-volume studio to blow-out $1500 averages in senior photography. They’ve found a way to create unique experiences and product styles that separate their seniors from the crowd and, in the process, give their clients a rock star experience. From sessions to sales, this program has it all for those wanting to learn some new photography and sales techniques. “We are redefining the way high school senior photography is captured in this media driven world.”
Sponsored by ACI.
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NEAL CLIPPER
Get the really big jobs and make more money at every event you do! Learn how to book the major sessions: weddings, bar and bat mitzvahs, corporate events and more! Neal will teach you proven marketing techniques and how to get through to the right people to contract them. He will elaborate on how he has incorporated on-site digital printing at virtually every event he and his staff covers. Learn how to add digital slide shows, live feed images that appear throughout the events, digital event printing, online posting of images and more!
Sponsored by Mitsubishi, ACDSee.
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JESH DE ROX
You are who you are. Explore the role your greatest resource plays in your work, your client relationships and your life.
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DENIS REGGIE
Wedding photojournalism pioneer and industry superstar Denis Reggie surveys the direction of the style he made famous. Count on dozens of never-before-shown images coupled with his signature classics in a presentation certain to amaze and enlighten. Come early to assure your seat. You’ll receive loads of useful information, priceless behind-the-scenes stories. In the American Photo cover feature naming the Top Ten Wedding Photographers in the World, Denis Reggie was listed first.
Sponsored by Canon.
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KEVIN KUBOTA & DOUG GORDON
Last year, Kevin and Doug rocked the house with an SRO program on the Top 50 Secrets to Success. This year they're back with the nuts and bolts of how to really implement some of the crowd's favorite tips. Doug has grown his wedding and portrait business from a small, mom-and-pop shop to a cutting edge multi-studio business with nearly 1000 sessions a year in weddings alone. He's got the secrets to success and now he'll demonstrate exactly what he's done himself, as well as the formula he used to successfully train his many associate photographers to replicate his distinctive style.
Kevin is going to complement Doug's information with details on his fun and natural imaging style: How he works with the client and techniques he uses to capture natural, expressive images with emotional impact. He will also demonstrate live the complete workflow system, from start to finish, that has changed the way many photographers feel about their work—from frustration to fast and fun! Doug is the creator of the Flow Posing System, and Kevin is the creator of the Digital Photography Bootcamp (and author of the book by the same name).
Sponsored by Eventpix.
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JOSE VILLA
Advertising can get very costly, especially when you are just starting out. There are many bridal magazines that want your images, so why not just hand them over? It doesn't cost a dime. Jose Villa, frequently published in such national magazines as Martha Stewart Weddings, Grace Ormonde Wedding Style, Instyle Weddings and Modern Bride, will share with you the do's and don'ts of submitting images to magazines, a practice which has taken Jose to the next level. Jose, who shoots 100% of his weddings on film, will also share how he protects his originals and how he shares digital copies once the film has been processed.
Sponsored by Fujifilm.
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JULIEANNE KOST
In this seminar, we’ll explore the differences between Lightroom, Bridge, Adobe Camera Raw and Photoshop. We’ll discover the advantages of using a database program over a file browser and learn the quickest and most streamlined methods for working with a large volume of images utilizing several catalogs. We’ll learn when to use Lightroom and when to use Photoshop to make the highest quality conversions as well as global and selective adjustments to images while taking full advantage of both program’s non-destructive image-editing environments. Finally, we’ll learn how to create templates and presets for added efficiency when outputting presentations across multiple media including print, web and digital projections.
Sponsored by Adobe.
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EDDIE TAPP
From the original capture to the final output, getting predictable results is the sign of a true professional. Let Eddie guide you through simple steps for obtaining consistent, professional results in your digital workflow. You will learn techniques for controlling digital color and tone whether you do your own printing or use a professional lab. This seminar will leave the rocket science behind to offer you practical methods to take advantage of today’s color technology.
Sponsored by Canon.
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DEBORAH & RICK FERRO
Keeping ahead in this digital age, your work needs to stand apart from your competition. One hundred years ago you could not get your photograph taken without using a professional photographer. In this day and age anyone can own a professional camera, but that does not make them a professional photographer. The playing field may have changed but not the call to excellence for the professional photographer. When seeing the Ferro’s displayed work, clients ask whether the images are photographs or paintings. Combining Rick’s glamorous romantic style and Deborah’s artistic techniques, they will show you how to create, present and sell photographic art, as well as demonstrate how they’ve created a unique brand that draws high-end clientele.
Sponsored by Fujifilm, BWC, NIK, Eventpix, Virtual Background.
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CAREY SCHUMACHER
Carey Schumacher provides a refreshing approach to the rapidly changing photographic industry. Since starting her studio, San Diego Barefoot Memories, in 2002, she has emerged as one of the most successful and well known modern family portrait providers in San Diego. Discover the revolutionary methods Carey uses to cater to today's modern family and increase profits.
Sponsored by Mpix, Gina Alexander Inc., Pixel2canvas, Aftershutter, flosites.
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MONICA SIGMON
See what Monica’s been up to this year as she balances the continued expansion of her business while staying true to the vision she began with seven years ago. In this inspirational, high-energy program, Monica will share her favorite marketing secrets for both new and established photographers, in addition to addressing how you too can establish and build a brand that keeps your studio in top demand. Get ready to infuse your business with a whole new level of excitement!
Sponsored by Kodak.
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JOHN HARRINGTON
How do you operate a successful freelance photography business? How do you determine your rates, negotiate contracts and serve editorial and commercial clients? This seminar will answer these questions, and many more, so you can run your business better and more efficiently. Join John Harrington, a 2007 United Nations Leadership award winner, freelance photographer and author of the best-selling book Best Business Practices for Photographers, in this frank and open discussion.
Sponsored by APA.
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TOMAS MUÑOZ
This action-packed program led by Tom Muñoz will change the way you photograph. Tom will share his version of lighting, posing and everything in between to create a recipe for consistent perfection throughout the wedding day. With live models, Tom will go through a lighting and posing demonstration and immediately showcase the images with an on-screen projection. Coming from a four-generation family business, this 25-year-old Master Craftsman photographer will surprise you with his strong foundation in traditional portraiture mixed with an edgy couture style. Tom will provide you with the keys to becoming the complete package.
Sponsored by Canon, Westcott, DTG, Tamrac, Mamiya.
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MITCHE GRAF
No fluff here! Mitche will share with you the step-by-step process on how you can implement “Sure-Fire” promotions into your business right away. Hear how the top photographers in the world are generating incredible sales with unique and creative promotions and marketing campaigns that make the phone ring, and their bank accounts sing! Learn the secrets behind some of the most successful promotions in the industry, and hear from the photographers live on stage. Get your notebooks ready to do some serious writing!
Sponsored by Power Marketing.
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JERRY GHIONIS
Jerry Ghionis is back to mesmerize you with all new "before and after" shots. He will show how to turn ordinary locations into extraordinary scenes and he will demonstrate how he can make people laugh and even cry with a few simple words. Posing doesn’t have to be a dirty word. Jerry will show you how to create poses that look natural, yet glamorous and fashionable at the same time. He will guide you through the making of his unprecedented 4th WPPI Wedding Album of the Year. Of course, if you have seen Jerry Ghionis before you should know to expect the unexpected.
Sponsored by Microsoft.
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JOHN SOLANO
With 20 years of experience, John Solano has managed to break into the marvelous world of image capture with his photographic lens. He has captured celebrities such as Britney Spears, Mike Shinoda, Brook Shields, Tracy Mcgrady, Dontrelle Willis and Gary Winnick, to mention a few. John has recently been sponsored by Nikon, which has bestowed on him the honorary title of “Legend Behind the Lens.” John will instruct and prepare you to use your senses to focus your lens on those defining moments that are the key to a career with limitless potential. Explore the extraordinary path of John Solano—you will not regret it.
Sponsored by Tamrac, Leather Craftsman.
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CHRIS GILL
Join Christopher Gill on a journey of light exploration. Using models and the latest lighting equipment. Observe the effects of light on different skin tones. Find new ways to make your images three-dimensional. Discover how to create your personal style through lighting modification and posing. Watch and see as the perfect exposure evolves right before your eyes. This session is not to be missed!
Sponsored by Fujifilm.
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KAY ESKRIDGE
Dreaming of owning a studio and running your own business? What do you do next? This program will walk you through the decisions faced and choices made by one woman who has achieved success. Learn what key components led her to this point and how you can apply her tips to your business. Motivational and inspirational, this program will help you decide when it is the right time to live your dream and how you can go about making it happen.
Sponsored by Kodak.
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THOMAS HAUENSTEIN
ImagePrint RIP software streamlines the production of high-quality photos on inkjet printers. Whether you use ImagePrint now or may soon, see how effortless it can be to output superb color, black-and-white, and colorized black-and-white prints. Learn how to make extra large gallery-quality prints, borderless prints, prints with creative borders, photo packages and multi-panel murals. Get tips for saving time, paper and disk space. There will be plenty of time for your questions!
Sponsored by Lexjet.
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FRANK CAVA, ANTHONY CAVA & CHRIS LALONDE
The Canadian trio will discuss their work and how their combined talents contribute to operating one of Canada's most successful studios.
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MARILYN SHOLIN
This fast-paced visual program will inspire you to finally do what you have always wanted to do: Be the artist within and get paid for it! Starting with your photography and changing the way you approach your sales appointments, you can have your wedding and portrait customers buying pieces of art in addition to wedding albums and portraits. Marilyn will take you on a journey from photographer to artist and show you how to increase your bottom line while increasing your personal value to your clients.
Sponsored by Miller's professional Imaging, Red River Paper, Excel Picture Frames, Digital Painting Forum, WACOM.
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HERNAN RODRIGUEZ
The program begins by exploring the concept of properly exposing an image, taking it from capture to the optimum print. Different approaches to digital retouching will be covered, as well as many aspects of classic and contemporary portraiture for seniors and children. Also covered are the levels of retouching, optimizing skin tones and contrast, and improving skin texture. For the commercial photographer, the session will cover topics such as fashion photography and print production, as well as the CMYK approach, subtle digital enhancement, skin tones and prepping images for four-color reproduction.
Sponsored by Tamron, Wacom, California Sunbounce, Westcott, Dyna-Lite.
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VINCENT ISOLA
Mediocrity is 18% gray; it’s a state-of-being in a world in which things aren’t up or down, hot or cold, good or bad. The danger isn’t in the standards, The danger lies in not caring enough to work harder, teach better, and learn more to achieve goals requiring patience, persistence and the pursuit of excellence. Knowledge, attitude and practice are the three pillars of proficiency and wisdom. It's never been more crucial to make yourself stand out from the crowd. Digital photography is about predictability and taking back quality control in your imagemaking. It shouldn’t be about compromise or fixing it in Photoshop. This program is designed to stimulate, energize and stretch your imagination. You will leave Vincent’s program with techniques that will improve your attitude and your photography. The key is not to do more for less, but to tap into your passion and enthusiasm and do it better.
Sponsored by Canon.
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TONY CORBELL & VINCENT VERSACE
In this unique presentation you will hear how two of the photographic industry’s top talents are now editing faster, more effectively, more selectively and actually enjoying the experience more. Working with Capture NX, a highly intuitive new editing tool from Nikon that is easy to learn, easy to use and as powerful as anything you are using currently, these two photographers have found the answer to saving time during the editing process while maximizing image quality.
Come see Tony and Vincent discuss and illustrate topics such as:
• Image Harvesting
• The 6 Click, 30 second Edit
• Selective without Selections
• Start with the end in mind
• and more!
Tired of editing until midnight or missing dinner with the family due to going back to work after work? Editing efficiently is the number one priority for most busy photographers and this program is designed to dramatically improve your working hours!
Sponsored by Nik Software, Inc. & Nikon Inc..
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JARED BAUMAN
At only 25, Jared owns a high-volume wedding studio and a post production company, both of which are very successful. With images featured around the country and a business structure that provides several months off per year, Jared knows how to achieve financial success and freedom. He will show you how to do so through a variety of techniques, including business structure planning, proper package pricing, and tailored outsourcing.
Sponsored by Pictage, Shootdotedit.
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DANIEL DOKE & RODNEY BAILEY
In today’s wedding photography industry, style is everything! To be competitive, you must define your style and photographic approach. In this seminar, you will learn how two successful wedding photographers followed their passion and developed their own unique style: one a photojournalistic approach and the other a hands-on fashion approach. Staying true to your style will provide inspiration, motivation and the know-how to develop your marketing plan and promotional efforts, build your wedding clientele and other business sectors, determine complimentary services and product offerings, and how to select the appropriate tools from shooting to workflow.
Sponsored by Pictobooks.
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DAVID JAY & JEFF JOCHUM
Jeff Jochum (Creator of Pictage's Community and PartnerCons) and David Jay (Creator of ShowIt) reveal some dark secrets on why some small businesses skyrocket, while others just sputter out. (Hint: It isn't the size of your rocket that matters!)
Sponsored by Pictage, Adobe, Showitfast.com.
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JOE BUISSINK
In this program Joe will discuss the different ways one can keep their work fresh and interesting; how one can capture their passion and discover their hidden talent.
It's first and foremost about being a photographer — not just a wedding photographer.
Sponsored by Canon, HP.
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DAVID WILLIAMS
Album templates, particularly the excellent Page Gallery by Yervant, have positively revolutionized the way we make wedding albums—no question. But how do we set ourselves apart from other photographers using the same tools? Free-hand Album design doesn’t have to be overly complex. Making a quality, easy to read product, understanding specifics, applying basic design principles, using simple actions, making things clean (also known as using Photoshop for good not evil) is what this is all about. David will discuss the shooting requirements to provide the constructions choices, the initial design process, how to simplify and speed up the conceptualizing of the final result—using wee inkjet printers and bigger inkjet printers—and the fabulous Vellumopus project. This seminar is designed to give you tools that will set you apart, simplify getting there, and make a really clean, high-quality, distinctive product. Architectural Album Design is a must see for anyone who’s past complexity.
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PETER KROGH
Peter Krogh will demonstrate current best practices in practical digital photography workflow using Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Photoshop and Microsoft Expression Media in conjunction with other utilities. He'll show you how you can use the principles of sound photo management to get your jobs out fast and to ensure that the photos remain secure and available. See how proper work order can leverage your time in ways never before possible. Peter's talk will concentrate on the creation of a photo collection. You'll see how you can get fast, secure and verifiable download with ImageIngester Pro, how to adjust with Lightroom or Adobe Camera Raw, and how Expression Media can keep track of your collection in ways not yet afforded by Lightroom. Peter is an Alpha tester for Adobe and is part of Microsoft's Icons of Imaging Program. He speaks worldwide on workflow, collection management, metadata and storage issues. He's also on the board of directors of ASMP and serves on the Digital Standards Committee.
Sponsored by ASMP & Microsoft.
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C. DAVID TOBIE
This session will cover new choices for controlling your digital color, including advanced printing options, and focusing on advances in display calibration, including Wide Gamut/AdobeRGB display calibration, LED backlit display calibration, Studio-wide calibration, balancing ambient light, proofing light and display settings.
Sponsored by Datacolor.
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KIRK VOCLAIN
In the senior portrait world, being "bizarro" is very profitable. Seniors today want to be different and unique, and they want their portraits to reflect that. Thus, being bizarro can make you a lot of money. And talk about mega fun! Come learn from Kirk how you can use twisted logic and be the opposite of everyone else, and grin all the way to the bank!
Sponsored by H&H.
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LADONNA MOORE
The visual media we call video is redefined as LaDonna explores the exciting changes and trends in video production. You'll see award-winning videos that blur the lines between art and cinema, and understand why brides are so excited about their wedding videos!
Discover why building a great relationship with video producers is a smart way to expand your sales, your reputation and your professional network. This interactive and informative seminar will change the way you view video, and the way you do business.
Sponsored by 4Ever Group.
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ROD EVANS
After interviewing painters and musicians, Rod will share the secrets of where creativity comes from. Then more precisely, he will discuss where your creativity comes from. You will learn how to tap into your own innovative energy and come up with break through ideas that will set you apart from your competition. Be prepared to get inspired and pushed out of your comfort zone.
Sponsored by Canon & ACI.
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ROCCO ANCORA
Be inspired by Australia’s leading wedding photographer. Share Rocco’s philosophies and his easy to follow process that takes you from capture to final print. Embrace his method of digital workflow that guarantees improved time efficiency, enhanced image quality and inspirational album designs with increased profit.
Sponsored by ALBUMS AUSTRALIA | NATURAL COLOR LAB.
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JERRY D
Award-winning photographer and licensed cosmetologist Jerry D specializes in client makeovers and creating glamorous, romanti | | | | | |
