WPPI 2013 Educational Seminars Feature Top-Notch Professional Photographers

NEW YORK, Feb. 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Wedding & Portrait Photographers International (WPPI) announces today that the best professional photographers in the business will be featured speakers during its annual conference and expo. On hand to teach WPPI attendees the tips and tricks to success during 165 classes will be Ben and Erin Chrisman, Davina + Daniel, Marcus Bell, Jennifer Rozenbaum, Zach and Jody Gray, Ryan Brenizer, JP Elario, Susan Stripling, Blair Pillips, Jose Villa, Jerry Ghionis, Jasmine Star, Cliff Mauntner, Bambi Cantrell, Doug Gordon, Jeremy Cowart, Julieann Kost, Me Ra Koh, and Tamara Lackey just to name a few. All WPPI 2013 classes, events and the expo will take place at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, NV, from March 7-14, 2013.

"During the week-long WPPI Conference and Expo, attendees will not only get to meet the world's finest photographic instructors, they'll learn superior technical skills and new shooting styles and discover competitive and affordable ways to grow their photography business," said Jason Groupp, Director of WPPI. "WPPI is an investment in yourself and your future and with class topics covering everything from Wedding Basics and Building your Dream Business to Seductive Lighting Techniques and Progressive Posing, WPPI 2013 attendees will surely bring home with them a wealth of information to help them become the best photographers they can be." 

In addition to world-class educational offerings throughout WPPI's Platform Classes, PLUS Classes and Master Classes, popular programs like WPPI U, Photographers Ignite! and the Awards Night extravaganza, will make WPPI 2013 the most exciting ever. Up to the moment information about the 2013 WPPI Conference + Expo will be accessible by a free mobile app, available soon through the event's official website.

WPPI is the biggest event in the world for wedding and portrait photographers. Last year, nearly 16,000 registered attendees and over 180 speakers from throughout the United States as well as from 46 foreign countries as far away as Latin America, Australia and Russia gathered in Las Vegas, NV for WPPI. Attending professional photographers and those looking to begin their career in photography were able to learn from the best and see the latest and greatest products from 330 exhibitors that participated in the expo.

Registration (Http://registration3.experientevent.com/ShowWPP131/?flowcode=ATT) for WPPI 2013 and is open now. Registration rates are $275 for WPPI members and $399 for non-members. These rates include one (1) free guest, all Platform classes, special events and a 3-day pass to the biggest photography expo for wedding and portrait photographers.

For more information about WPPI 2013 and all of its workshops and events, please visit: www.wppionline.com.

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About WPPI
Wedding & Portrait Photographers International (WPPI), a division of Nielsen Photo Group, is an organization that serves the educational and business needs of wedding and portrait photographers. WPPI is a professional organization that exists to help member photographers by providing them with exclusive information, programs and professional services to assist with their photographic artistry and business needs. WPPI routinely supplies its members with new benefits and valuable industry information enabling them to succeed in today's active photo market business. WPPI membership gives photographers the resources they need to succeed and the tools they require to build and develop a strong personal support network.

In 2012, WPPI completed its 32nd annual Conference and Expo, featuring 330 exhibitors in its convention space at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas.  The annual WPPI 2013 Conference and Expo is set to take place this year at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, NV, from March 7-14, 2013. For more information visit: www.wppionline.com.

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