Maine Professional Photographers Association
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Join us for 3 days (and 1 BONUS day) of fun, education, and networking!
Registration includes classes (except Bonus day) and welcome/after parties. Attendees earn 1 PPA Merit
LINDSAY ADLERPosing to Flatter Everyone Join fashion and beauty photographer that's been featured in several major publications, best selling author, Profoto Legend of Light and Canon Explorer of Light, Lindsay Adler, to learn posing concepts and techniques to flatter everyone – women, men, curvy and full figured subjects, couples and more. $1,000 VALUE |
CHRIS KNIGHTBONUS FULL DAY HANDS ON WORKSHOPChris is a cinematic editorial photographer that's been featured in several major publications, the author of The Dramatic Portrait, a Profoto Legend of Light, Fujifilm Creator, and an instructor at Pratt Institute as well as the New York Film Academy. $249 MPPA / $299 PPA / $399 Public $1,000 VALUE PPA Merit Class + Lunch Included Color: Directing the Eye and Influencing PeopleIn this class, Chris explores color from hue, saturation, and luminosity to harmonies, discordance, why we feel certain ways about color and where that comes from and will demonstrate how color helps tell your story and how to create and use it in a variety of ways. The Psychology of the Portrait A deep dive into the powerful interplay of the psychological and technical elements of portraiture that can help your images be more than skin deep. You’ll learn how to find the best angle, optimal lens choice, top posing tips, the power of composition, wardrobe guidelines, and (of course) lighting. | |
BARBARA PEACOCKCreating, Marketing + Publishing Your Passion Project Join Getty grant award winning Maine assignment photographer, Barbara Peacock, and learn about passion projects. Ever have an idea (or want to have an idea) for a photo project but don't know how to bring it to life? We will explore the process of developing a solid concept, and the ins and outs of shooting it, gaining access, creative and traditional funding, applying for grants and competitions, generating awareness and a buzz about your work on social media, approaching galleries, and finding agents & publishers. $250 VALUE |
MANDY WRIGHTDestination Weddings Catch Flights, Not Feelings - Photographer Edition Learn from Destination Wedding Photographer and educator, Mandy Wright, on how to market yourself for travel weddings and tips to set yourself apart, how to price yourself for sustainability, pick and pack my gear minimally yet effectively for airline travel and how to shoot for a sense of place, edit and deliver efficiently while away from home. $250 VALUE |
ROOM BLOCK OPEN Book online by March 25th Only $159/Night for 2 Queens or 1 King Room Welcome & After Hours Parties on-site at Hotel Suite TBA |
FRIDAY, APRIL 252:00 pm - 6:00 pm Social Media Bootcamp 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Dinner on your own 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm Welcome Party at Hotel Suite TBA | SATURDAY, APRIL 269:00 am - 9:30 am MPPA Annual Meeting 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Barbara Peacock Creating Your Passion Project 12:00 - 2:00 pm Lunch 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Barbara Peacock Marketing + Publishing Your Passion Project 6:00 pm Convention & Speakers Group Photo 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm MainePPA Award Ceremony & Banquet with DJ Rob Burnell $TBA 9:30 pm - 11:00 pm After Party at Hotel Suite TBA | SUNDAY, APRIL 279:00 am - 12:00 pm Mandy Wright Destination Weddings 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Lunch 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm Lindsay Adler Posing to Flatter Everyone 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Dinner on your own 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm After Party at Hotel Suite TBA | BONUS DAYMONDAY, APRIL 289:00 am - 5:00 pm Chris Knight Color: Directing the Eye & Influencing People + The Psychology of the Portrait MPPA $249 PPA $299 PUBLIC $399 (PPA Merit Class) Lunch Buffet Included |