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• 74th Maine PPA Photographic Image Competition

  • When
    March 31, 2023
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • Location
    Online
  • Registered
    9 registrants

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  The 2023 Maine PPA Photographic Image Competition!
  

  Why participate? You’re good at what you do, and we know it. Don’t wait for others to realize it on their own - go for it!

  Participating in MPPA’s annual image competition gives you the opportunity to show your work. It also provides an opportunity to get better at what you do. After all, the critiques that are given offer ways to improve your images. You’ll walk away filled with ideas and inspiration to fuel your creative soul. 

  Submit your images at printcompetition.com.

  
  

  • Any photographer may enter the competition for image judging and scoring.
  • Dues must be paid in full by Monday, March 27th, 2023 11:59 PM Eastern to be considered for member awards.
  • Entries must be registered and uploaded NO LATER THAN Wednesday, March 29th, 2023 02:00 PM Eastern.
  • UNLIMITED entries are allowed per person. Albums count as one entry, allowed up to 2 albums. 
  • Entries for the Creative Challenge category are free for members and can be submitted by emailing them to info@maineppa.com with the subject “Creative Challenge 2023”. Entries are due by Saturday, March 25th at 08:00 AM EST. 
  • Creative Challenge prompt for 2023 is: "Connections"
    
    

  Entry Fees per image/album:
  $12 MPPA members
  $15 non-member

  
  

  Review the complete 2023 Rules here.

  
  

   JUDGING WILL BE DONE REMOTELY AND WILL BEGIN AT 10:00 A.M. EASTERN ON FRIDAY, March 31st, 2023 

   Stream the competition on the Print Competition Game Day app:

  http://printcompetition.com/event/gameday

  
  

  Please contact Allen Small at allen@flutterfocus.com with any questions.
  

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• Taking Off With Drone Photography

  • When
    April 04, 2023
  •  
    8:00 AM - 2:30 PM
  • Location
    Saco Transportation Center, 130 Main Street Saco, ME
  • Spaces left
    0
  • Registered
    12 registrants

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  More than ever, there's a lot to learn and know about the process of beginning to use a drone in your photography business.  In addition to being a certified FAA UAS (drone) pilot, Russell Caron is a Master Photographer, Master Wedding Photographer, Craftsman Photographer, Certified Professional Photographer, and Certified Drone Photographer with the PPA. He and wife Liz began incorporating drone photography into their wedding work in 2017 and it's paid off big time. But it's now 2023 and while some things about drone photography, drone equipment, certification, and rules have become easier, there are several areas that are more complex than ever.  And these things are not optional to know.

  An adaptation of an Imaging USA class Russ taught 2 year ago, this day-long workshop will start at the very beginning and then progress through all the things you'll need to learn to see if drone photography makes sense (or not) for your photo business.  Not designed to teach you everything in one day (there's simply too much to digest) this workshop will however teach you all things that you will need to further delve into, study, and prepare for your FAA certification exam.  There's a rule: if you WANT your certification, you WILL get it, almost 100% certainly the first try, just by knowing what you need to know and applying basic study skills. 
  

  If you're interested in drones and drone photography, this workshop will be worth its weight in knowledge for you.

  In 2017 after certification, Russ and Liz incorporated (with huge success!) unique wedding day artistry using their drone, while finding the right ways to do this safely = and legally.  Their drone has also afforded many other work opportunities, and know how appealing adding drone work may be to other photographers. However, six years later the FAA is changing the game on the rules and the gear, so this is a great time to delve in and see if adding drone photography is still a good idea or not for your photography business. - and if it's offered as an add-on to what is usually photographed or taken on as an entity in and of itself.

  Attendees will receive 1 PPA merit!
  

  About Russell Caron:
  

  Russell Caron is a Master Photographer, Master Wedding Photographer, Photographic Craftsman, Certified Professional Photographer, Certified Drone Photographer (all by the PPA) and a certified UAS (drone) pilot by the FAA. He and his wife Liz operate caron&co photography,  Their work is over 90% weddings, and they love all the unique aspects the state of Maine affords them in this regard. Their other work includes family, commercial, event, and food photography, in addition to drone photography.  Russ was twice named Maine Wedding Photographer of Year by the MPPA and served on the Board and as the organization's President in 2013-2014.  Russ has photographed weddings around the world but Maine weddings are nearest and dearest at this point. Russ and Liz and are based in Biddeford, ME.  Their children are grown and they share their home now with their orange boy kitty Charlie and their adorable Labradoodle, Daisy.

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• 73rd Annual Maine Photographic Convention

  • Start
    April 28, 2023
  •  
    2:00 PM
  • End
    April 30, 2023
  •  
    6:15 PM
  • Location
    The Brunswick Hotel, 4 Noble Street, Brunswick, Maine 04011
  • Spaces left
    51
  • Registered
    49 registrants

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  THREE DAYS of classes, giveaways, and networking that will inspire you in your own work!

  Registration includes classes, parties at Moderation Brewing and lunch on Sunday. Attendees earn 1 PPA Merit!

  
  

  FRIDAY, APRIL 28

  2:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Peter Scheibner
  "How to Transition from Photographer to Videographer"

  6:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Dinner on your own

  8:00 pm - 10:00 pm | Small bites and drinks at Moderation Brewery

  
  

  SATURDAY, APRIL 29

  8:30 am - 9:00 am | Annual Meeting

  9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Roberto Valenzuela
  "Fearless Posing"

  12:00 - 2:00 pm | Lunch on your own

  2:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Katelyn Mallett
  "Instagram Essentials For Photographers"

  4:00 - 5:30 pm | Shoot Out/Reel Out with Models 

  6:30 pm | Convention & Speakers Group Photo
  

  7:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Award Ceremony & Banquet with DJ Bouchard Entertainment ($60/$75)  Tickets: https://maineppa.com/event-5181929

  9:30 pm - 11:00 pm |  After Party at Moderation Brewery

  
  

  SUNDAY, APRIL 30

  8:30 am - 12:00 pm |  Scott Detweiler
  "Using AI in Your Photography Business"

  12:00 pm - 2:00 pm | Photo Gear Yard Sale & Lunch

  2:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Joshua Snow
  "Landscapes: Hindsight Vs. Foresight"

  4:00 pm - 4:15 pm | Break

  4:15 pm - 6:15 pm | Shawn Black
  "Creating Dynamic Images in Boudoir"

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  MONDAY, MAY 1 - BONUS DAY

  9:00 am - 5:30 pm | Shawn Black
  "The Business of Boudoir" 

  (PPA Merit Class)

  (Member $99/ PPA $149/ Non-Member $249)

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• Awards Banquet

  • When
    April 29, 2023
  •  
    6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
  • Location
    The Brunswick Hotel, 4 Noble St, Brunswick, ME
  • Registered
    20 registrants

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  Let's celebrate convention weekend in style! Join us for the MPPA Awards Banquet Saturday evening! Dancing, Prizes & After Party!

  Buffet dinner options include:

  Mixed Green Salad | Cucumber, Tomato, Pickled Onions + White Balsamic Vinaigrette - GF & DF

  Seared Chicken Breast | Spinach + Basil Cream - GF

  Pasta Primavera

  Chef's Seasonal Vegetables - GF & DF

  Cash Bar Available

  SATURDAY,  APRIL 29

  6:30 pm | Group Photo
  

  7:00 pm - 9:30 pm | MPPA Awards Banquet with DJ Bouchard Entertainment

  
  

  Join us for the After Party with dessert & drinks at Moderation Brewing (Free)

  This ticket is for BANQUET ONLY and are non-refundable.

  
  

  Only $60 - Early Bird Price through Thursday, March 30th! ($75 regular price) 

  Please make sure you have registered for the full convention too - it's included in your Active Membership Dues!

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• Bonus Day | Shawn Black: The Business of Boudoir

  • When
    May 01, 2023
  •  
    9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Location
    The Brunswick Hotel, 4 Noble St, Brunswick, ME
  • Spaces left
    0
  • Registered
    20 registrants

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  Monday, May 1^st
  

  This is a companion of Sunday's convention class where Shawn will introduce us to his business of boudoir! Models will be available for this class so bring your camera and your creative mind!

  (9:00a – 12:00p)

  Spend the morning learning how to build a successful boudoir brand that stands out.

  Shawn will discuss how to construct a brand that stands out from the pack not only with stunning imagery but also an experience that exceeds your client’s expectations. Attendees will learn marketing techniques, IPS, and client processes that work to provide a sustainable and prosperous business.

  (12:00p - 1:30p) Lunch Break

  (1:30p – 5:30p)

  Dynamic Lighting & Posing for Boudoir (Part 2)

  Shawn will guide you through the application of techniques taught earlier.  You will be grouped with a model to practice what you’ve learned.

  
  This is a PPA Merit Class!
  

  
  

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