It's not too late, sign up for the MNPPA photography seminar with Becker on Monday February 23rd, 2015 at the Cambria Suites in Maple Grove.
At the seminar California wedding photographer Becker will share his tips and tricks to speed up your photography workflow. This information will benefit both wedding and portrait photographers. This event to open to members and non-members. The fee for this event is $99. MNPPA members can attend this event for $45 or they can use their 2015 seminar credit to attend this event for free. Register in advance by emailing nicole.bugnacki@gmail.com or minnesotappa@gmail.com. Day of registration is also available at the door.
Make sure to bring your PPA (Professional Photographers of America) membership number; this is a PPA merited event.
To learn more about Becker and his work visit http://www.thebecker.com/
Friday, February 20, 2015
Thursday, January 22, 2015
MNPPA Introduces Photography on Tap January 26th, 2015
The MNPPA Introduces the brand new PHOTOGRAPHY ON TAP. Come meet and mingle with other professional photographers from the Twin Cities and greater Minnesota.
Be ready to talk photography!
Members and non-MNPPA members are welcome.
This event is free.
The first ever Photography on Tap will take place on Monday, January 26th, 2015 from 6-9 pm at the Maple Tavern. The Maple Tavern is located at 9375 Deerwood Lane N., Maple Grove, MN.
Tuesday, January 13, 2015
Minnesota Photography Convention 2015 welcomes all Minnesota Professional Photographers to attend
The 2015 Minnesota Photography Convention running April 19th to the 21st is open to professional photographers across the state of Minnesota and beyond. Register by February 1st, 2015 and receive free entry into the 2015 print competition.
2015 Convention speakers include David Peters, Lissa Hatcher, Bobby Carlsen, Chris Garner, Cathy Anderson & Amanda Holloway
Click the video to learn more about the fabulous speaker line-up for the 2015 Minnesota Professional Photography Association Elevate the Standard Convention from 2015 MNPPA President Jen Thompson as she welcomes members of the Twin Cities Professional Photographers Association (TCPPA) to attend.
The Convention will take place at the Minneapolis Marriott Southwest in Minnetonka. Rooms are available for $113 a night.
Convention price: $199
Buddy Pass: 2 people for $350
Print case fee: Register on or before 02/01/2015 and it's FREE, After 02/01/2015 and it's $75 for 4 prints
Discounts are available for MNPPA members (as well as TCPPA, PPND, and SDPPA) Call 763-390-6272 for more information.
To register for the convention please visit: http://photographers.mnppa2.com/events/details/elevate-the-standard-convention-12
Sunday, December 28, 2014
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.
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/
Wednesday, December 24, 2014
MNPPA Elevate the Standard Photography Convention 2015
2015 CONVENTION REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN
The Minnesota Professional Photographers Association is proud to announce that early registration is open for the 2015 Elevate the Standard Photography Convention (April 19th-21st) is now OPEN! Click here to register NOW!
2015 CONVENTION EARLY BIRD BONUS
It's time to dust off that print case and start sorting through your top images from 2014. How would you like the title of Minnesota Professional Wedding Photographer of the Year? Awards and prizes await; register by February 1st, 2015 and you will receive entry into the 2015 Minnesota Professional Photography Print Competition free of charge.
Thursday, December 11, 2014
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!
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!
Tuesday, October 14, 2014
MNPPA 2015 Convention Dates Announced
04/19/15 - 04/21/15
SAVE THE DATE & MARK YOUR CALENDER
FOR THE MNPPA PHOTOGRAPHY CONVENTION
At The Minneapolis Marriott Southwest
Keep tuned to the blog for Speaker and class announcements.
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