We’ve got all the info on all the speakers, all the parties, and all the essential non-WPPI stuff that you need to see!
We’re breaking it down into what to do at the convention, who to see, where to go – and then we’ve got a whole lot of other stuff to do in Vegas while you are down there!
While I am taking a shorter trip to Vegas this year I still plan to sit in on a couple of classes. Really, you learn so much if you pick the right speakers. Take time to consider what you want to learn, where you would like to improve most and then take care to choose classes that are going to focus on those things. 2 years ago I sat in on some classes that were really great and I walked away with a fresh new perspective and lots of inspiration, and some other…well not so much…lol. It’s not that they were bad classes they were just not what I needed.
Sunday
2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Doug Gordon — Posing is Back and It’s this Year’s Black
Come with Doug Gordon as he brings you on a complete journey toward taking your photography and business to the next level, in his straight-forward, straight from the heart, inspirational style.
You will be motivated, educated, challenged and entertained in a program that will completely transform the way you shoot. If you love speakers who are motivational and very funny, come to this class. Come because people learn best when they are laughing; because they need a motivational message; and because they need to have fun while they learn. Learn how to take immediate action and create momentum toward becoming the photographer you want to be. What better environment is there to learn than while on the fly working outside-the-box. See unconventional, unique, edgy, glamorous poses right before your eyes.
Develop a distinctive wedding style allowing you to direct a client yet capture the emotion and feel of photojournalism.
There’s a natural magic you need to learn to capture and shoot like two photographers, a main and second shooter. Learn from this legendary imagemaker.
Monday:
8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Eric Meola — Seeing in Color
This lecture is meant to be inspirational as opposed to technical, personal rather than theoretical. “My focus is on my use of color, how I visualize it, how I think in color and why I use it to tell my story,” says Eric. The talk lasts approximately an hour and a half to two hours, and includes more than 200 images covering many aspects of Eric’s career from advertising through several book projects; as well shows a cross section of personal images made on trips throughout the world, including images made with both digital cameras and film.
3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. / RM# 311
Rocco Ancora — Bring Your Vision to Life
Capturing stunning images in-camera is an art in itself but how do you interpret an image and complete your vision in the final print? Image capture has always been half of the equation. Bringing the negative to life in the hands of a master printer is the other. The digital age has allowed us to be in full control of the process. Understanding the digital concepts that allow you to bring an image to life is an essential skill for redefining the image creating process. Join three-time Australian wedding photographer of the year Rocco Ancora as he takes you through a process of digital enhancement to give your images a unique and distinct signature look.
OR
3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Sondra Ayers & Jerry Deck — Great Studio Success Stories
Fast-paced and full of take-home information, this program will showcase a number of studio owners who have started living the Life Of Their Design. Hear and see how each of the featured studios used marketing and branding elements to build their own unique success stories. From the basics of branding to the latest tips on social and Internet marketing, this interactive program will help all who attend find their own unique marketing voice. The audience will be inspired by the photographers featured who are in the trenches just like they are! This class will captivate both beginners and seasoned pros!
Unfortunately I have to leave Tuesday afternoon, but if I were staying I would LOVE to check out these classes as well. So if any of you out there attend any of these feel free to email me with your notes…I would be very grateful :-)
Tuesday
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Jay Maisel — Light, Gesture, Color, Perception & New Works
Jay Maisel’s name has become synonymous with light, gesture and color. He started his professional career in 1954 and since then his images have been used for advertising, editorial and corporate communications worldwide. He has exhibited widely and his prints are in private, corporate and museum collections. Among his awards are the ASMP Life Time Achievement award, ASMP Photographer of the Year, International Center of Photography’s Infinity Award and the Art Directors Club Hall of Fame. A graduate of Abraham Lincoln High School, Cooper Union and Yale University, Jay conducts workshops, seminars and lectures around the world. His most recent books are Jay Maisel’s New York and an homage to the World Trade Center, A Tribute.
Wednesday
2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Matt Mendelsohn and Greg Gibson — Now It’s Personal: Taking Time Away From Weddings To Pursue Meaningful Projects
Join former USA Today photographer and photo editor Matt Mendelsohn and two-time Pulitzer-prize winner Greg Gibson as they describe the personal work that has given them new perspective on their careers as photojournalists and wedding photographers. For Mendelsohn, it was an offhand remark from a makeup artist at a wedding that led to a yearlong project that has reinvigorated his photographic passion. From Gibson, learn how his exotic travels deep into Brazil have recharged his batteries. You won’t look at wedding photography the same after this platform.
** I don’t shoot weddings but one goal for me this year is to do more personal projects. I have a book full of ideas and never make the time for them. I love learning about other photographers personal projects and what they have done for them.
by Danna
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