Archive for 2011

WPPI Announces Keynote and Seminar Schedule for WPPI NYC at PhotoPlus Expo

By Trevor Current
Tuesday, September 20th, 2011

WPPI NYC / PPE 2011 LOGOSeptember 20, 2011 – PRESS SUMMARY – Wedding & Portrait Photographers International (WPPI) announces its complete 2011 keynote presentation and seminar schedule for Wednesday, October 26th at the WPPI NYC @ PhotoPlus show held at the Javits Convention Center in New York City. The Expo, featuring many of the leading companies providing photographic products and services, will be held Thursday and Friday, Oct. 27-28th.

“Continuing education is crucial for today’s wedding and portrait photographers,” said George Varanakis, Show Director of WPPI and Publisher of Rangefinder. “For the first-time ever on the East Coast, WPPI is making available a powerful sampling of its world-renowned educational offerings, during a day packed full of seminars created to bring inspiration and new ideas to established as well as up-and-coming photographers.”

WPPI NYC Special Wedding/Portrait Seminar Schedule

For the first time, the Wedding and Portrait Photographer’s International (WPPI) show will become an integral part of PhotoPlus Expo, complete with a full Expo consisting of leading industry manufacturers and a comprehensive series of seminars, roundtable discussions and a keynote presentation scheduled for Wednesday, October 26, the day before PhotoPlus Expo officially opens.

Now 15 seminars focused on wedding and portrait photography will be presented by industry icons including Doug Gordon, Jasmine Star, Bambi Cantrell, Ken Sklute, Me Ra Koh, Tamara Lackey, and Lindsay Adler, to name a few, and for the first time, a series of seminars will be presented in Spanish.  To view the entire WPPI NYC seminar schedule for Wednesday, October 26, please visit the seminar listing at PhotoPlusExpo.com.

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2011 PhotoPlus Expo and WPPI NYC Keynote and Seminar Schedule

By Trevor Current
Friday, September 2nd, 2011

September 2, 2011 – PRESS SUMMARY – PDN PhotoPlus International Conference + Expo has announced its 2011 keynote presentation and seminar schedule at the Javits Convention Center in New York from October 27-29, along with a daylong series of wedding and portrait seminars scheduled for October 26.  The lineup offers the largest and most diverse learning curriculum for photographers, videographers, and other visual creatives in the Expo’s 29-year history.  The addition of Wedding and Portrait Photographers International (WPPI) to PhotoPlus Expo 2011, along with keynote presentations from Art Wolfe, Frans Lanting, and Thomas Mangelsen, among others, sets the stage for an incredible learning experience filled with inspiration at every turn.  Visit PhotoPlus Expo to register for the show and see a complete listing of seminars.

Among all the elements that make seminars at PhotoPlus Expo a rewarding experience for attendees, the world-class knowledge and instructional know-how of its speakers is probably most notable, and this year’s group of presenters is exceptional.  A veritable who’s who in the world of photography, education, and the creative arts, this year’s lineup of presenters will add a dimension of learning and inspiration that has made PhotoPlus Expo one of the most anticipated imaging expos in the world.  Some of this year’s confirmed presenters include, Julieanne Kost, Colin Finlay, Jasmine Star, Michael Grecco, Lauren Greenfield, Bambi Cantrell, Jay Maisel, Mary Virginia Swanson, Joe McNally, Derrick Story, and Joyce Tenneson, to name only a few.

WPPI NYC Special Wedding/Portrait Seminar Schedule

For the first time, the Wedding and Portrait Photographer’s International (WPPI) show will become an integral part of PhotoPlus Expo, complete with a full Expo consisting of leading industry manufacturers and a comprehensive series of seminars, roundtable discussions and a keynote presentation scheduled for Wednesday, October 26, the day before PhotoPlus Expo officially opens.

Now 15 seminars focused on wedding and portrait photography will be presented by industry icons including Jasmine Star, Ken Sklute, Me Ra Koh, Tamara Lackey, and Lindsay Adler, to name a few, and for the first time, a series of seminars will be presented in Spanish.  To view the entire WPPI NYC seminar schedule for Wednesday, October 26, please visit the seminar listing at PhotoPlusExpo.com. Read More→

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Registration for WPPI NYC and PhotoPlus Expo 2011 is Now Open

By Trevor Current
Monday, August 22nd, 2011

WPPI NYC / PPE 2011 LOGOAugust 22, 2011 – PRESS SUMMARY – Wedding & Portrait Photographers International (WPPI) announces that registration is now open for WPPI NYC – the first ever WPPI Expo to take place on the East Coast. Co-locating with PhotoPlus Expo this fall in new exhibit space at the Javits Convention Center in New York City, WPPI NYC will host a full day of educational seminars for professional photographers on Wednesday, October 26, 2011. A two-day Expo will follow on October 27-28, 2011 from 10:00am – 5:00pm each day.

“It’s hard to believe that in just two short months we’ll be bringing the enthusiasm and positive energy of WPPI to the East Coast,” said George Varanakis, Show Director of WPPI and Publisher of Rangefinder. “Our co-location with PhotoPlus Expo enables us to reach out to all levels of photographers on the East Coast and extend our educational offerings and Expo in our first ever WPPI experience on the East Coast.”

The annual WPPI Convention and Trade Show, which took place this past February 2011, hosted attendees and speakers from throughout the United States as well as from 46 foreign countries. In addition to more than 160 seminars, WPPI offered print and album competitions (with winners from all over the world). WPPI NYC will offer the first-ever 16×20 print competitions on the East Coast. Details are forthcoming.

All WPPI NYC seminars and the Expo will take place at the Javits Convention Center in New York City. Attendees who register will also have full access to attend the PhotoPlus Expo. The pre-registration rate to attend all WPPI NYC seminars, the WPPI NYC Expo and PhotoPlus Expo is $99. On-site registration will be $150. In addition, all registered attendees of PhotoPlus Expo will have full access to the WPPI NYC Expo.

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Photography 101: Make 2011 Better Than 2010

By Chris Nitz
Tuesday, December 28th, 2010

Here we are sitting on the final week of 2010. I hope that 2010 met you with all sorts of personal growth, new experiences, and an ever-increasing love for photography. As 2010 heads to a distant memory, it is now time to look at 2011 and how to make it a better year than 2010. Just how can you do that? It is not so hard!

1. Don’t leave home without a camera! Yeah, I have said this a lot! It still applies no matter the day, month, or year. Never leave your home without a camera of some sort. You never know when a photo opportunity is going to creep up. Even a simple cell phone picture can tell a novel of a story. Do not end the day wishing you had caught just that one image. Besides, it is a great way to keep your photography skills up to snuff!

2. Network, network, and network some more. It does not matter how experienced or inexperienced you are, networking is the best way to grow your skills, business, and pool of peers. Even if you are just learning the ropes, there are people out there willing to share their knowledge and help you on this fantastic path. Networking also gives you people to just go out to coffee with and discuss why one lens is far superior to another one, or gripe about how cold it is. You know, whatever suits your fancy. The important part is meeting new people, building great friendships, and continuing to learn. Start simple and talk to people on Twitter if that is what it takes!

3. Get critiqued at least once a quarter. If you are honestly looking to get great photos, get a photo critique once every three months. Do not just settle for a “this is a great shot” kind of critique either. Ask what makes it great. Find out how to make it better. If you are told it is a terrible shot, do not get down on yourself. Ask question on why it is bad, how to improve it, what to do differently, or even examples of similar shots. Honest critiques are good for the photographer soul burning inside you. Read More→

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