PhotoPlus Expo Preview

PhotoPlus ExpoThe 30th annual PDN PhotoPlus International Conference + Expo is scheduled for Oct. 23-26 at the Javits Convention Center in New York City. Honoring the Past, Envisioning the Future is the theme of this year’s show, which will be a common thread throughout the conference, expo and special evening events planned at PhotoPlus.

Registration for admission to the PhotoPlus Expo exhibit hall is free through Oct. 22 and $75 on-site. You can also pick up a PhotoPlus VIP Expo Pass for $75 before Oct. 22 ($100 on-site), which includes complimentary admission to all three keynote presentations, a private Customer Service Desk, VIP Expo lounge with free WiFi, and a premium gift bag filled with products, special offers, and discounts on a variety of products and services.

The PhotoPlus Conference includes more than 90 educational seminars in nine thematic tracks: Mastering Light, In Motion, Tips & Trends, Creating for Clients, Social Media + Marketing, Better Business, Shooting Memorable Moments, Post Production and Step by Step.

There’s also WPPI University, a one-day series of seminars on Wednesday, Oct. 23 with presentations by Tamara Lackey, Bambi Cantrell, Ryan Brenizer, Susan Stripling and more. The WPPI University conference pass is $99 through Oct. 22 and $179 onsite.

For a full schedule and pricing for the entire educational conference lineup, click here. All conference passes include free admission to all keynote presentations, Test Drive: New Product Preview + Networking Event, and the PhotoPlus 30th Anniversary BASH.

For more information and updates, visit the PhotoPlus Expo website or follow PhotoPlus on Facebook and Twitter.

PhotoPlus Expo Educational Seminar Schedule Announced

Photography expo and conferenceThe Nielsen Photo Group (NPG) today announced the schedule for its series of educational seminars during the PDN PhotoPlus International Conference + Expo, Oct. 24-27, at the Javits Convention Center in New York City.

The educational conference begins on Wednesday, Oct. 24 when the Nielsen Photo Group’s Wedding and Portrait Photographers International (WPPI) presents WPPI University, a one-day series of seminars designed to sharpen creative and business skills for photographers who want to break out on their own. The WPPI University conference pass ($99 online/$139 onsite) includes access to eight seminars featuring tips, techniques, and insight to marketing your brand, promoting your services, and building a successful photography business.

Attendees who register for WPPI University will also receive a 3-day pass to PhotoPlus Expo (Oct. 25-27) and complimentary admission to all keynote presentations.

The PhotoPlus Conference offers more than 90 educational seminars and hands-on labs for attendees to hone their skills, learn new techniques, and participate in discussions with some of the most respected, successful and visually creative photographers and digital image-makers in the world, including: Gregory Heisler, John Paul Caponigro, Mary Virginia Swanson, Corey Rich, Bambi Cantrell, Chris Rainier, Ed Kashi, Julianne Kost, and Michael Grecco, to name a few.

Conference passes may be purchased in advance in a variety of options: Conference À la Carte (priced individually), One Day Conference ($185 online/$220 onsite) or Full Conference, Oct. 25-27 ($475 online/$510 onsite). All conference passes include free admission to the Test Drive Rally on Wednesday evening, a three-day Expo pass and complimentary admission to all keynote presentations.

Conference information is available online now, searchable by date, title, track or speaker name. To register for the PDN PhotoPlus International Conference + Expo, visit the registration page.