WPPI Registration & Early Bird Pricing Active for 2015 Wedding & Portrait Photography Conference + Expo

NEW YORK, Nov. 20, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Wedding and Portrait Photographers International (WPPI) announced today that registration is now open for the annual Wedding & Portrait Photography Conference and Expo. The conference will be unprecedented, featuring over 200 educational classes taught by almost 170 world-class photography and business instructors in eight different subject tracks. Building on the success of their sister show, PhotoPlus Expo, WPPI 2015 will now offer attendees nearly 50 different small-group Photo Walks guided by some of the most prominent leaders in the industry. This year's keynote presentation will be delivered by legendary and world-renowned photographer Joe McNally and sponsored by Profoto. Attendees are encouraged to review the extensive list of classes and sign up now as many classes fill to capacity quickly and Early Bird pricing ends December 14, 2014.  Additional details about registration pricing can be found at the WPPI Conference and Expo website.

"WPPI and its community of professionals have built a strong and creative mosaic that continues to strengthen and define the future of our industry," explains Jason Groupp, WPPI director of education and membership.  "While our extensive schedule of seminars, workshops, and outings continue to educate attendees about how to reach their next level of success, our networking and social events are equally important, having become the foundation for our success as an industry and as individuals."

The Conference will be held from February 26 – March 5 and the Expo, from March 2 – 4, 2015 at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas.  PHOTO+ (previously The Photo Group) members will continue to enjoy discounts up to 30% on seminars and other activities throughout the conference.  Non-members can take advantage of Early Bird pricing which ends on December 14, 2014.

Most people who come to the WPPI Conference and Expo come for the education, networking, new products and services and, of course, for the fun! Many attendees register for a Full Platform Pass, which will include up to five days of education, access to nearly 90 Platform classes, a three-day pass to the expo, admission to Joe McNally's keynote and special events like the Opening Party at MGM's Hakkasan nightclub and the WPPI Pool Party. Many attendees enhance their educational experience by adding Plus or Master Classes or The University: Business Institute session to their agenda; adding one of the new Photo Walks will now take their education beyond the classroom.

Photo Walks
Photo Walks are exclusive 1 ½ -hour, hands-on shootouts limited to 25 people each that focus on teaching participants to sharpen their observation and composition skills while shooting alongside an industry leader. Each Photo Walk will demonstrate the leader's unique skill set, including everything from off camera lighting to posing, gear, lens selection and more. See all of our Photo Walks here. A WPPI Full Platform Pass is required to purchase any Photo Walk. A WPPI Membership is not required.

The University: Business Institute
The University: Business Institute will focus on teaching photographers the skills and knowledge needed to expand their careers. During this one-day workshop, emerging and professional photographers will learn how to strengthen their shooting skills, market their services, and how to run a profitable business from industry-leading professionals. The University: Business Institute is a unique experience that combines classroom lectures with a series of interactive, hands-on workshops with lessons that can be applied in daily life outside of the studio. Sarah Petty, photographer and owner of The Joy of Marketing, will be the host for the day and guide participants on a path to greater success. A WPPI Full Platform Pass is not required to attend The University: Business Institute.

PLUS Classes
A Plus Class is a one-day, intimate and intensive learning experience. Limited to 25 participants per class, attendees will experience classroom learning through a 2-3 hour presentation by one of our world-class photographic instructors followed by hands-on training through an afternoon of shooting on location. Plus Class tracks will include off camera lighting, posing techniques, workflow and more. See all of our Plus Classes here. A WPPI Full Platform Pass is required to purchase any Plus class. A WPPI Membership is not required.

MASTER Classes
A Master Class is a focused two-hour, hands-on session limited to 50 participants that provides a detailed learning experience. Master Class tracks will cover a wide variety of vital photography and filmmaking topics including Lighting, Wedding, Portrait, Inspirational, Business, Workflow and Filmmaking. See all our Master Classes here. A WPPI Full Platform Pass is required to purchase any Master Class. A WPPI Membership is not required.

PLATFORM Classes
A Platform Class is a 1 ½ -hour, theatre-style session that prepares attendees for everything from being a better photographer to running a more successful and profitable business, and more. Eight learning tracks include Lighting, Wedding, Portrait, Inspirational, Business, Workflow and Filmmaking. One track will be dedicated to teaching techniques in Spanish. See all of our Platform Classes here.  

16x20 Print, Album and Filmmaking Honors of Excellence Competition Judging
This two-day adjudication of incredible photography and film is a WPPI hallmark. Giving attendees an inside look at how images are evaluated by creatives, each image entered into the competition is displayed individually (and anonymously), critiqued by a panel of judges for its strengths and shortcomings, and then voted upon using a point scoring system. Registration for the competitions will officially open the week of November 24^th; the deadline for entry is January 15, 2015. All WPPI attendees are encouraged to enter!

Three-day Expo
WPPI 2014 hosted more than 300 exhibitors over 80,000 square feet of exhibit space in the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas. WPPI 2015 will be no different. Attendees will experience new photographic products and solutions first-hand from the biggest and best manufacturers, service  providers and retailers dedicated to the needs of emerging and professional photographers.

Hotel Accommodations
Attendees are also encouraged to reserve their hotel rooms now as many area hotels may sell out, which was the case during WPPI 2014. Attendees can enjoy onsite accommodations during the 2015 WPPI Conference + Expo at either the MGM Grand Hotel Casio or the Signature at MGM Grand. Additional hotels with special rates for WPPI include nearby Hooters Casino and Excalibur. More information and assistance are available online. 

About WPPI
The WPPI Wedding and Portrait Photography Conference + Expo is the premier industry event for photographers and now, filmmakers, specializing in the creative and business aspects of wedding, portrait photography and filmmaking. Each year, over 13,000 professional and imaging professionals attend WPPI to learn new techniques from industry leaders, build new relationships to help grow their business, experiment with new products from major manufacturers to improve productivity, and to use Vegas as a backdrop while expanding skillsets and portfolios.

Additional information and a complete schedule of seminars and activities is available online at wppionline.com.

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