{"id":8011,"date":"2014-03-25T13:29:42","date_gmt":"2014-03-25T18:29:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.stayfocusedpress.com\/blog\/?p=8011"},"modified":"2021-02-09T20:55:27","modified_gmt":"2021-02-10T01:55:27","slug":"wppi-2014","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arnielee.com\/sfp\/?p=8011","title":{"rendered":"WPPI 2014"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Wedding and Portrait Photographers<\/h3>\n<p>In early March while still in the midst of Winter in the Midwest, I very much look forward to escaping for a few days to sun and warmth of Las Vegas to attend the <b>Wedding &amp; Portrait Photographers International Convention<\/b>.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\".\/images\/wppi2014\/DSC00069.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[8011]\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\".\/images\/wppi2014\/DSC00069s.jpg\"><\/a><\/td>\n<td>As its name suggests, the WPPI event is aimed at photographers who specialize in weddings and portraits.<\/p>\n<p>This year the conference included more than 160 classes taught by a number of well-known instructors: Lindsay Adler, Zach Arias, Bob Davis, Jerry Ghionis, Michael Greenberg, Peter Hurley, Scott Kelby, Sandy Puc and Jennifer Rozenbaum to name a few of the 170 instructors in all. Classes ranged from practical shooting techniques, lighting, posing, using specialized equipment and accessories, building and maintaining a growing client base, marketing, advertising and pricing.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>WPPI is internationally known and more than 12,000 photographers trekked to Las Vegas from 64 countries to learn from other successful pros. Interestingly, more than 50% of the attendees were new registrants this year. My observation is that more than half of the attendees were women &#8211; suggesting that women are rapidly growing the wedding and portrait photography business.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to the convention, there&#8217;s a large expo where the attendees can view the equipment, accessories, supplies and services offered by more than 300 exhibitors.<\/p>\n<p>As you walk around the exhibit hall you&#8217;ll see live demo shoots, discussions and displays.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\".\/images\/wppi2014\/DSC00031.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[8011]\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\".\/images\/wppi2014\/DSC00031s.jpg\"><\/a><br \/>\nJerry Ghionis demonstrating lighting techniques<\/td>\n<td><a href=\".\/images\/wppi2014\/DSC00061.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[8011]\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\".\/images\/wppi2014\/DSC00061s.jpg\"><\/a><br \/>\nBambi Cantrell discussing wedding photography<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\">\n<hr>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\".\/images\/wppi2014\/DSC00075.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[8011]\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\".\/images\/wppi2014\/DSC00075s.jpg\"><\/a>Tamara Lackey explaining the importance of time of day<\/td>\n<td><a href=\".\/images\/wppi2014\/DSC00078.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[8011]\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\".\/images\/wppi2014\/DSC00078s.jpg\"><\/a>Demonstrating camera techniques at the Sony booth<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\">\n<hr>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\".\/images\/wppi2014\/DSC00081.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[8011]\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\".\/images\/wppi2014\/DSC00081s.jpg\"><\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\".\/images\/wppi2014\/DSC00083.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[8011]\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\".\/images\/wppi2014\/DSC00083s.jpg\"><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\">\n<center>Miller and GraphiStudio showing a myriad of album covers and photo book services<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><\/center><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<br \/>\nIf you&#8217;d like the join the WPPI or if you can benefit from attending next year&#8217;s conference and expo, please visit the site <a href=\"http:\/\/www.wppionline.com\/wppi-show.shtml\">WPPI Online <\/a>site.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<br \/>\nPlease stay tuned for several upcoming articles about equipment and accessories that I reviewed at this year&#8217;s expo.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<br \/>\nWritten by Arnie Lee<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wedding and Portrait Photographers In early March while still in the midst of Winter in the Midwest, I very much look forward to escaping for a few days to sun and warmth of Las Vegas to attend the Wedding &amp; Portrait Photographers International Convention. 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