Jam packed with photography education and fun the MNPPA has released the 2015 Elevate the Standard Convention line-up. Speakers include Lissa Hatcher (image above), Amanda Holloway, Chris Garner, Cathy Anderson, Bobby Carlson and David Peters. With events morning, noon and all night long you need to book yourself a room at the Minneapolis Marriott Southwest to experience the convention at it's fullest.
The MNPPA has reserved rooms at a rate of $113 per night. Book now, rooms are going fast and the block room rate expires April 6th! Click here to book your room on-line now or call (952) 935-5500.
CHECK OUT THIS LINE-UP!
Sunday April 19th, 2015
11:00-12:30 Inspirational Speaker and Light Lunch (David Peters) “Rise Above: Rediscover the Power you have as a Photographic Artist”
12:30-2:30 Keynote: Chris Garner: “Bustin’ Out: Use Volume Photography to Promote Your Custom Portrait Studio”
2:30-3:30: MNPPA Annual Meeting & Hotel Check In time
3:30-5:30
Room One - David Peters “Passion is Power: Define your Desire. Turn it into Product.”
Room Two - Cathy Anderson “Off Camera Flash: Adding Punch to your Portraits” (hands on)
Room Three - Amanda Holloway – “Posing Workflow” (hands on)
5:30-6:30 Dinner Break
6:30-9:00 Rockstar Welcome Bash - Dress like Rockstar from the 1950s to 1990s
9:00 – ? Late Night Unplugged Sessions
Room One - Bobby Carlsen sponsored by H&H Color Lab
Room Two - Lissa Hatcher sponsored by WHCC
Monday, April 20th, 2015
8:00-10:00 Keynote: Bobby Carlsen “The Psychology of a Great Portrait Sale” sponsored by H&H Color Lab10:15-11:45 Chris Garner “Weddings”
10:15-11:45 Amanda Holloway “Marketing Design”
12:00 – 2:00 Vendor Bazaar with Lunch Stations
12:00-6:00 Nation Camera Cash for Cameras (Sell your old gear!)
2:00 – 6:00 Print competition – with speakers judging
3:00 – 5:00 Express Platforms
5:00-6:00 Dinner Break
3:00-8:00 Live photography shooting bays with models sponsored by Sweet Light (bring your camera)
8:00 -10:00 Keynote: Lissa Hatcher “Story Catching…you got this!” photographer of image above sponsored by WHCC
Room One - Model Mayhem with Lissa Hatcher (hands on) sponsored by WHCC
Room Two - Unplugged with Amanda Holloway
Tuesday, April 21st, 2015
7:30 – 9:30 Awards Breakfast with Inspirational Speaker
9:45 – 11:00
Room One - Bobby Carlsen “Be a Professional Photographer or Don’t” sponsored by H&H Color Lab
Room Two - Lissa Hatcher “Creative Brides”
Room Three - Chris Garner “Quick Compositing”
11:00 – 1:00 Wrap Up Keynote: Amanda Holloway “Marketing the Senior Portrait Experience”
Registration for the 2015 convention is still open. A full convention pass is $199 or bring a buddy and each pay $175.
To register Visit Elevate The Standard or copy and paste this address into your browser: http://photographers.mnppa2.com/events/details/elevate-the-standard-convention-12
