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Before we get into the notes, I wanted to give you all a taste of the WPPI Jasmine Star experience. Being ginormous fans of Jasmine Star, it only seemed appropriate that we make it a point to attend her first ever WPPI platform lecture.
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Jim Garner’s platform lecture focused on a relatively new photography business model called “experiential wedding photography.” Simply put, experiential wedding photography is “when the focus of ‘client experience’ is more important than EVEN the act of capturing the image.”
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Doug Gordon is one of our favorite photographers for three simple reasons, none of them being his George Costanza-esque boudoir photo mind you.
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If you are trying to tackle WPPI alone, you will probably be overwhelmed by the shear number of master, platform and trade show classes available. In fact, those that are experienced at WPPI know that often times the golden nuggets of information can be few and far between. However, they are out there, and they [...]
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It’s that time again! Thousands of wedding and portrait photographers are packing their bags, booking their flights, and gassing up their cars for a trip into the desert to mingle with fellow photography professionals, learn a few tricks or two, and shop around for partners and vendors. WPPI has tons to offer amateurs, professionals, and [...]
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Lecture Title: Fashionable Weddings Overview: In his presentation, Doug Gordon, popular amongst photographers for his ‘flow posing,’ demonstrated his use of shadows, reflections, lighting, and posing with live demonstrations. He also marketed his torch light, DVD, and post production software during his presentation. The energy he brought to the room got even the 40 somethings [...]
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Website: www.powerconsultingusa.com Lecture Title: Inexpensive marketing techniques Overview: I stumbled into this lecture after being disappointed by a few others; but nevertheless, this lecture had great information and the presenters were very entertaining. The program focused on making positive changes and taking steps to making marketing and advertising successful. With their open dialogue and friendly [...]
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Speaker: Matthew Jordan Smith Website: http://mjs-exp.com/ Lecture Title: How to Photograph Oprah and other Lighting Secrets SLR Lounge Lecture Usefulness Grade: B Overview: Matthew Jordan Smith is a famous New York City photographer who recently moved to Los Angeles. His clientele include Oprah, American Vogue, Pantene, Olay, Vanessa Williams, Aretha Franklyn, and Tyra Banks. Although [...]
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Speaker: Ryan Schembri Website: http://www.ryanschembri.com/ Lecture Title: X-Rated SLR Lounge Lecture Usefulness Grade: C Overview: Ryan Schembri is known for his moody and thought provoking images. His topic was centered around how to create 10 signature images from every wedding he photographs by using medium format capture and high-end retouching. I am a big fan [...]
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Speakers: JB & DeEtte Sallee of Sallee Photography Website: http://www.salleephotography.com/ Lecture Title: No More Excuses! Every Wedding Has Potential! SLR Lounge Lecture Usefulness Grade: B+ Overview: JB & DeEtte’s lecture was themed around the subject of not having to purchase every bit of equipment, or bring along a 5 man photography crew in order to [...]
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