Upcoming Photography Industry Events

I thought I would post a list of all the upcoming events I mentioned at January's meeting and a few more that I have come across. Some of these events are specific and some more general, but take a good look to see if any of these may be right for you. We can always find ways to learn more and be better photographers, so check it out:

Maryland Professional Photographers Association Annual Convention
January 25th-28th, Sheraton Columbia - Columbia, MD

Four days of competitions and educational seminars. Guest speakers Hanson Fong, Mark Campbell, Mary Fisk-Taylor and Jamie Hayes.


Bruce Hudson's New Directions Reality Check Tour
January 27th, 2-7pm Hilton Garden Inn - Greenbelt, MD

Powerful strategies to thrive and NOT just survive in this ever changing market place. Covers a lot of ground including how to separate yourself from the competition.


Bob Davis and Mike Colon - Master Your Craft Tour
February 8th, 9am - 6pm BWI Marriott - Baltimore, MD

Intense one-day workshop covering everything from camera settings, workflow, and marketing.

The Modern Portrait - portraitseminar.com
February 23rd-24th at the Fairfax Marriott at Fair Oaks in Fairfax, Virginia.

Our friend Justine Ungaro and her mother Diana Adams created this seminar to help photographers make more money from their portrait work. Some of the topics they will cover:

- Branding & marketing

- Finding the right clients

- Products & pricing

- Consultations & pre-selling

- Selling with projection

- Getting referrals & repeat clients

WPPI - Wedding and Portrait Photographers International
March 13th - 19th at Bally's Las Vegas

The best convention and tradeshow for wedding and portrait photographers. be inspired by amazing speakers and see all the latest and greatest products.


Ed Pierce - Captivated by the Light Tour
April 30th, May 1st, May 4th

Lighting, workflow and marketing for a full day seminar and a mini tradeshow. Offered over three days in Baltimore and DC.


Sandy "Sam" Puc, Bellies & Babies Tour
May 30th, 5-11pm

Marketing, shooting and selling pregnancy and baby portraiture.