Maine Professional Photographers Association
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75th Annual Maine Photographic Convention

Friday, April 25 - Monday, April 28, 2025

The Hilton Garden Inn, Freeport

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 ADLER

Posing 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 KNIGHT

    BONUS FULL DAY HANDS ON WORKSHOP

    Chris 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

    WAITLIST AVAILABLE


    Color: Directing the Eye and Influencing People

    In 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. 


    www.chrisknightphoto.com

     



    BARBARA PEACOCK

    Creating, 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

    www.barbpeacock.com

    www.americanbedroomseries.com




    MANDY WRIGHT

    Destination 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

    https://mandywrightdestinations.com/



       

    KIM KRACUN & REGINA GUTIERREZ

    Social Media Bootcamp

    Elevate your marketing with the power of short-form video as Kim and Regina share their strategies for using reels to grow your brand. In this class, they’ll teach you how to gather content, create engaging reels, and maintain consistency without feeling overwhelmed. By leveraging platforms like Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and Pinterest, Regina and Kim have built a strong online presence, with most of their leads coming from Instagram and Facebook. They’ll also guide you in creating impactful content that builds community, boosts brand awareness, and highlights the value of an ambassador program for your business.



    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


    Convention Schedule

    FRIDAY, APRIL 25

    1:30 pm 

    Registration Opens


    2:00 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 26

    8:30 am

    Registration Opens

    9:00 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 on your own

    2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

    Barbara Peacock

    Marketing + Publishing Your Passion Project

    3:30 pm - 6:00 pm

    Break

    6:00 pm

    Convention & Speakers Group Photo

    6:30 pm - 9:30 pm

    MainePPA Award Ceremony & Banquet with DJ Rob Burnell

    $70

    REGISTER HERE


    9:30 pm - 11:00 pm 

    After Party at Hotel Suite TBA

    SUNDAY, APRIL 27

    9:30 am

    Registration Opens


    10:00 am - 12:00 pm

    Mandy Wright

    Destination Weddings

    12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

    Lunch on your own

    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 DAY

    MONDAY, APRIL 28

    9:00 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

    WAITLIST AVAILABLE


    OVER $1,750 VALUE!

    $199 Early Bird Public Pricing until January 31 / $249 Public

    Convention tickets included with MPPA Membership

    REGISTER TODAY!


    Sponsorship Opportunities

    Contact MPPA Sponsorship Chair Angie Dyer at memoriesinfocus1@gmail.com

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