77th Maine Photographic Convention (April 16, 2027)

Fri, 16 Apr 2027 19:30:00 GMT

77th Annual Maine Photographic Convention: Knock Fear Out of Focus

Overcoming the fear that holds us back

Join us for 3 days (and 1 BONUS day) of fun, education, and networking at the Hilton Garden Inn, Freeport Downtown!

Registration includes classes (except bonus day) and the nightly Hospitality Lounge. Attendees earn PPA Merits

Full convention details are available here.

All sales are final and non-refundable. Refund & Cancellation Policy

TICKET PRICES

Maine PPA Members

Convention: No charge

Banquet: $75

Bonus Day: $250

Public

Early Bird Convention (before January 1st): $275

Convention: $325

Bonus Day: $350

Full Focus Pass (Public)

Conference, Banquet, and Bonus Day

Early Bird Full Focus Pass (before January 1st): $625

Full Focus Pass: $725

Convention tickets are included with Maine PPA Membership

FRIDAY, APRIL 16th

3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Registration Opens

4:30 pm - 8:00 pm

High-Speed Sync

(Bring your camera and speedlights)

8:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Dinner on your own

9:30 pm - 11:00 pm

Hospitality Lounge (Room 131)

SATURDAY, APRIL 17th

8:00 am - 9:00 am

Registration Opens

9:00 am - 11:00 am

Curating Your AI Toolkit

11:00 am - 11:15 am

Announcements & Break

11:15 am - 12:00 pm

Maine PPA Business Meeting

12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Lunch on your own

1:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Overcoming the Fear of Competition

(You CAN do this)

4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Free time to explore and prepare for banquet

6:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Annual Maine PPA Group Photos

6:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Annual Banquet & Awards

$75

Register here: 77th Annual MPPA Awards Banquet

9:30 pm - 11:00 pm

Hospitality Lounge (Room 131)

SUNDAY, APRIL 18th

8:00 am - 9:00 am

Registration Opens

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Creative Confidence

12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Lunch on your own

2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Being Authentic

5:00 pm - 5:15 pm

Announcements & Break

5:15 pm - 6:00 pm

Social Time with Speakers & Participants

6:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Dinner on your own

9:30 pm - 11:00 pm

Hospitality Lounge (Room 131)

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BONUS DAY

MONDAY, APRIL 19th

Business and AI

8:00 am - 9:00 am

Registration Opens

9:00 am - 9:30 am

Welcome & Opening

9:30 am - 12:00 pm

Bonus Day: Business and AI

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Lunch (provided on site)

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Bonus Day Continues

3:00 pm - 3:15 pm

Break

3:15 pm - 5:15 pm

Bonus Day Finishes

Maine PPA: $250 / PUBLIC: $350

Lunch Included

HOTEL

Hilton Garden Inn, Freeport Downtown

Only $149/night for 2 Queens or 1 King Room

Book Online

Staying close to the convention room? Request a first-floor room when you book.

All sales are final and non-refundable.

Maine Professional Photographers Association upcoming events

77th Maine Photographic Convention (April 16, 2027)

TICKET PRICES

FRIDAY, APRIL 16th

SATURDAY, APRIL 17th

SUNDAY, APRIL 18th

BONUS DAY

MONDAY, APRIL 19th

HOTEL