The Minnesota Professional Photographers Association presents Dan Brouillette on November 16th. 2015

The Minnesota Professional Photographer's Association  and WHCC is proud to bring Dan Brouillette to Minnesota for a one day PPA merited seminar on Monday November 16th, 2015.

Dan is know for his editorial style.  During his seminar Dan shares how his eye for editorial photography influences how he photographs portraits; he’ll show you what inspires him and how he uses it for clients. He treats every session as a custom shoot. Dan will review his entire process from start to finish including sales.  Dan averages $1,800 per client using the perception of increased value and giving clients a choice during the sale.

In addition Dan will discuss and demonstrate several of his successful lighting techniques from simple one-light setups to complex multi-light setups. There will be live subjects on hand so that you can see him in action; bring your camera with you to this program! Dan will also cover his philosophy on posing and composition.

Dan will also cover a simple, yet effective model program to help boost your business. If you are in a dreaded "creative rut," Dan will go over ways to get you back to the roots of photography. Or, even if you are buzzing along, doing and feeling great, Dan will give you techniques to help you keep it that way.

This seminar will take place at the Phodot Photography Studio (16 1/2 1st AVE S, Buffalo, MN 55313)  The Studio entrance is in the back.  Parking is available in the public lot next to the Coborn's.

This MNPPA seminar is open to members and non-members.  Members pay $45, non-members pay $99.

  Click here to register.

 
Bio:
Dan Brouillette is a commercial, editorial and senior photographer based out of Omaha, Nebraska. Dan uses specialized lighting and posing techniques to create cinematic images for his senior clients that are unlike anything in the industry. After working as a lighting tech in New York City spending his time lighting sets for celebrity and editorial shoots (which he still does today), he moved to Omaha to start his own studio and bring some of that New York flare to his local clients. By implementing different lighting techniques and modifiers typically reserved for commercial photography, Dan is able to stand out and give his clients unique images that look and feel like they were taken from the pages of a magazine. His editorial clients include ESPN Magazine, Women's Health, TIME Magazine and many more and he has been hired to construct lighting setups for celebrities such as Anna Kendrick, Anne Hathaway, Kristen Stewart, Scarlett Johansson, and dozens of others! 

You can view his commercial work at www.danbrouillette.com and his senior site is www.lookportrait.com

Master Photographer David Peters will speak at the MNPPA Elevate the Standard Photography 2015 Convention

The MNPPA Convention Committee has been hard at work booking talent for the 2015 Elevate the Standard Professional Photographers Convention at the Minneapolis Marriott Southwest in Minnetonka.

It is now confirmed that Master Photographer David Peters of San Rafael California will speak at the MNPPA Elevate the Standard Photography Convention this coming April.  David has 35 years of experience in the photography business; how lucky are we that he is willing to share his knowledge with us.

To learn more about David please visit his website and view his work.  Click http://www.davidpetersphotography.net/

Click here to register and learn more about the Minnesota 2015 Professional Photography Convention

Minnesota Professional Photographers Association Membership

2015 MNPPA Membership Drive

May the odds be ever in your favor!

Whoops! Apparently I've got Hunger Games on the brain - so good, right?!

But it feels like that sometimes, doesn't it? Like your crawling into the arena and you're not sure whether you'll make it out alive? Or that you're surrounded by competitors and just don't know if you have what it takes to set yourself apart and survive? We've all been there at some point - and it doesn't have to be that way. Working together, we can all win.

Your membership in the MNPPA can be so many things to you. As a group of professionals, we strive to help our members be Professionally Trained and Creatively Inspired. Our goal is to build a group of professionals dedicated to elevating the standard of professional photographers in Minnesota - through education of ourselves and our consumers. Your commitment and support shows a dedication to professionalism that sets you apart from the crowd. Your membership is just another feather in your cap that differentiates you and raises your credibility in the eyes of your clients. Tell your clients - shout it out to the world with pride "I'm a member of the Minnesota Professional Photographers Association!"

We're making some changes this year in our quest to educate and inspire. One of the biggest benefits we're excited to share is bringing Convention back to Minnesota! Save the Date - this year's big event, 'Elevate the Standard' is coming to Minneapolis April 19-21st, 2015! Contracts are flying towards an amazing line up of incredible speakers, and we are planning three days of amazing fun, friendship, education, and inspiration! As an MNPPA member, you'll have access to the best registration pricing available! Woo hoo! This event is not to be missed!

On top of all that, we've got PPA Merited Classes coming your way, evening business get togethers,
web elements geared towards getting clients to your door, state accolades to raise
your professionalism in the eyes of your clients, a community of professionals all working
together to support, have fun with, and uplift one another, and so much more!

As we draw 2014 to a close, let's plan for a bigger, better 2015 for all professional photographers! Your membership is a step in that direction. Join us - it's going to be a fantastic year!


PS - Wowzers! This just in: become a member and register for convention by February 1st, 2015, and receive a FREE print case to this year's convention print competition! That's a $75 value - FREE! This is the year to enter print competition! Don't wait - renew now! Minnesota Wedding (or Portrait, etc) Photographer of the Year, here you come! Now that's a title you can't get anywhere else! 

Renew today!