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Registration for WPPI 2012 is Now Open

November 3, 2011 – PRESS SUMMARY – Wedding & Portrait Photographers International (WPPI) announced that registration is now open for WPPI 2012 via its convention and trade show website: http://www.wppionline.com/show/register.shtml

All WPPI 2012 classes, events and trade show will take place at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, NV, from February 16-23, 2012. WPPI is the biggest show in the world for wedding and portrait photographers. Last year, more than 16,000 professional photographers gathered in Las Vegas, NV, to learn from the best and see the latest and greatest products from the hundreds of exhibitors that participate in the trade show.

“After breaking attendance records in 2011, WPPI 2012 is poised to be the biggest and best event in our history,” said George Varanakis, Show Director of WPPI and Publisher of Rangefinder.  “Featuring an all-star speaker lineup and a diverse and unparalleled menu of special events, WPPI 2012 is primed for another banner year.”

Popular programs like WPPI Plus, Photographers Ignite! and the Awards Night extravaganza, as well as helpful features like Pre-Board, will make WPPI 2012 the most exciting ever.

Full registration for WPPI 2012 and all workshops and events, are open now. The early bird registration rate for access to the WPPI 2012 Convention and Trade Show is $199 for members and $379 for non-members through December 14, 2011. After December 15th, WPPI 2011 registration will be $259 for members and $399 for non-members. These rates include a free guest, all Platform classes, special events and three days of the biggest trade show in professional photography.

For more information about WPPI 2012 and all of its workshops and events, please visit: www.wppionline.com.

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Enter the "Photograph Rod Stewart Live in Las Vegas" Photography Contest

We are really excited to announce a new photography contest. CurrentPhotographer.com has partnered with Talenthouse and Rod Stewart to bring you the “Photograph Rod Stewart Live in Las Vegas” Photography Contest.

Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past 4 decades, I’m sure you have heard of the legendary singer-songwriter Rod Stewart. He is one of the most successful and influential performers of all time selling over 100 million records worldwide. He’s had 61 hit singles and include 31 that reached the top 10 and 6 that made it to the number 1 position like Maggie May, Tonight’s the Night (Gonna Be Alright) and Da Ya Think I’m Sexy.

Rod Stewart is inviting aspiring photographers to submit one original photograph that captures “soul” for the chance to travel to Las Vegas to photograph the legendary singer. Rod Stewart will choose the winners from all qualified submissions with special consideration for the top voted entries.

The winner will receive a photo pass to capture Rod Stewart performing his magic at one of his shows at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas in November 2011. Travel and 2 nights’ accommodation will be provided. A selection of the winner’s photos from the performance will be featured on RodStewart.com and across Rod’s social media channels (very cool!).

The 3 highest voted submissions will receive signed merchandise and will have their submissions featured on RodStewart.com and across Rod’s social media channels (also very cool!). Read More→

Go Behind-the-Scenes of a Las Vegas Pinup Shoot: by Boudoir Louisville

Ryan Armbrust visits the Neon Boneyard in Las Vegas for a classic Las Vegas themed pinup girl photo shoot. Ryan and his team flew to Vegas and booked the Neon Boneyard for a 2 hour shoot, but Vegas was experiencing sustained 40 mph winds with 60 mph gusts. With winds like this they shut the entire Boneyard down because the bigs signs could easily blow over. Luckily they were able to work out a plan to get into the Neon Boneyard before it opened at 7am to shoot before they had to catch their plane back to Louisville.

You can read more about the shoot on Boudoir Louisville’s website.

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WPPI 2011 Convention and Trade Show Event Schedule

Wedding & Portrait Photographers International (WPPI) announces its high energy events schedule for its 2011 Convention taking place February 17-24, 2011 in Las Vegas, NV at the MGM Grand.

Upcoming events later this month include the new Launch Pad, Sony Fashion Show, Canon Mardi Gras Party, Women in Contemporary Photography, 31st Annual WPPI Awards Night and the second annual Photographers Ignite.

Event Details:

WPPI Launch Pad

  • Sunday, February 20th
  • 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • Studio Rooms outside MGM Grand Garden Arena

Take a sneak peek at the latest and greatest products from WPPI’s exhibitors before the trade show even opens. WPPI’s Launch Pad will be open to all media and all WPPI attendees. Hors d’oeuvres and Refreshments will be served. Read More→