Catch Us at WPPI

WPPI University is a 2-day workshop for emerging photographers who envision a successful future in photography.  Sharpen your technical skills, learn how to run a profitable business, and break out on your own using top marketing tips from industry leaders!

We’re extremely excited to be at WPPIU in Portland. It’s going to be an awesome show. Check out the line up and catch us at the show.

The skinny

Mini Trade Show
Experience and learn about new photographic products and solutions from major manufacturers and retailers serving the needs of emerging and professional photographers at an intimate environment.

Portfolio Review
You may bring a print or digital portfolio.
Your one-on-one or group review with (1) of our judges will take up to 5 minutes. Judges will critique portfolios by identifying strengths/weaknesses and give overall advice on how to best showcase your portfolio.

For Print Portfolio:

Up to 12 images
8 X 10 prints are preferred, but welcome all sizes
For Digital Portfolio:

Up to 12 images
Must bring your own lap top/iPad. We will not provide AC outlets
Please have your lap top/iPad charged. There will be no internet service available.

Lunch & Refreshments
Lunch and coffee will be provided on both days.

Certificate of Completion
Each attendee will receive a personalized WPPI U certificate.

A Free Conference + Expo Pass to WPPI 2013*
Must attend WPPI U to receive free WPPI 2013 pass. A unique promo code will be sent via email before WPPI 2013 registration opens. The promo code will grant you a free Conference + Expo pass upon registering. We will use the email address you used to register for WPPI U On the Road to send your unique WPPI 2013 promo code.

Sue Bryce	Portrait		Contemporary Portraits – Pose, Direct and Connect Sue Bryce has spent 22 years mastering posing and direction as she evolved and redefined contemporary glamour portraits.  She shares her amazing tips and tricks on sculpting, lengthening and flattering all body types. She will teach you about flow posing, confident direction and creating and capturing connection and modern images that your clients will want to have.
Kirk Voclain	Lighting/ Posing		Lighting and Posing Today’s High School Seniors Kirk’s class is based upon requests from attendees he has met at the last two WPPI conventions.  He seeks to answer the question, “With all the imagery bombarding us today, how can I stand out and be different?”  You can no longer sit the modern day high school senior in a chair, put up a blue background and expect to be in business.  Kirk’s approach is quirky and out there – but soon your high school imagery will be out there as well!
Kevin Kubota	Lighting		10 Lighting Tricks in Your Pocket With a few simple lighting tools and techniques, you can create most any style of light anywhere. Good lighting is what separates hobbyist photographers from professionals. Learn the top tips from a pro with 20 years of commercial and portrait lighting experience.
Jim Garner	Wedding		The Psychology of Emotional Imagery There is a difference between a picture and art. In this program, Jim describes how to transform your work from individual pictures to emotional art, full of focused storytelling.  He will share how the anatomy of the emotional brain works and eventually guides your business in every manner. Emotionality surfaces in his sales, marketing, design profitability and business longevity – learn how this can work for your business as well.
Sal Cincotta	Social Media		The New Facebook – Life on the Timeline Facebook has, yet again, changed its features – how will it impact your business and your social media footprint?  Do you advertise on Facebook?  Are you selling timeline templates to your clients with their images?  Are you grabbing as many fans as you can?  Join Sal as he takes you through the new face of social media and teaches you how to use these new features to gain maximum exposure and impact for your business.
Jared Platt	Workflow		Adobe Lightroom 4 and Photoshop CS6:  The Ultimate Workflow Take your photography portfolio and your individual events from good to great and save time in the process.  Come and learn how to tap into the power of positive selection and decisive developing techniques in Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 4 and learn how to seamlessly integrate Photoshop CS6 into your Lightroom workflow.  In this seminar, Jared Platt will show you how to:  Cut your post-production time in half with advanced selection and developing techniques; boost the quality and style of your images with advanced adjustment techniques; automate your Lightroom workflow with Lightroom Plug-Ins, Lightroom Presets and Photoshop Actions; integrate Photoshop CS6 into your Lightroom workflow; publish your images quickly from Lightroom on the web and in printed books. Your experience in post production is about to be supercharged by the workflow guru himself.  Spend 90 minutes with Jared Platt and conquer your workflow demons.
Scott Robert Lim	Lighting		Lighting Amazing Light – Anytime, Anywhere Learn Scott Robert’s amazing off camera lighting techniques that has turned him into an international superstar. Scott will teach his simple techniques using available light and portable strobes that will allow the photographer to create amazing images on location and almost anywhere within minutes. See how to shoot in extreme bright sun and in low light situations, how to find the best light. Discover how to maximize shooting time to create a variety of stylized images.
Jeff Newsom	Business		The Art and Business of Photography Join Jeff as he looks at the art and business of photography in a totally different way.  He will analyze how to explore ideas without fear of failure.  Listen as he discusses how to ignore all of the rules in business and art in order to find the best kind of success for you.

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