Find out how to make photography a fun, creative endeavor again, and how to make a living at the same time. Michael and Leslie will discuss what “Spirit and Soul” is all about, how to gain those inspirations, and how to sell your ideas more effectively to your clients, to yourself, and perhaps the Art Galleries.

Michael and Leslie are sponsored by Bay Photo Lab, who will most generously award the prize of a $59 lab credit for one lucky attendee – which will essentially make the workshop free! To be elligible for the drawing, you must PRE-REGISTER by July 30. We will also have Gift Certificates for fabulous Bay Photo products to award at the seminar.

Also Featuring Jaron Horrocks of Graphic Authority – Graphic Design Tips using Adobe Photoshop. Great layout, design, and embellishing techniques perfect for those upcoming holiday cards, as well as albums, gallery wraps, and unlimited possibilities.

Monday – August 2, 2010

At Noah’s:
322 West 11000 SouthSouth Jordan, UT  84095

2:00-4:30 PM  -  Jaron Horrocks
6:00-8:30 PM  -  Michael Gan & Leslie Artis-Gan

Attend Both Sessions for only $59,
or one session for $49. Membership in IPPA is not required.

Register Here

Both Sessions $59.00 2:00 – 4:30 Session $49.00 6:00 – 8:30 Session $49.00

That is 2 people for $250!

If you can’t find someone to split your registration with leave a comment to this post letting other people know you need a partner. One person at least must be a current paid member of IPPA.

After March 31st you will have the option to sign up at the early bird price of $189 per person.  But you won’t find a better price than the 2 for $250.   So, register now and save!

March 22nd 2010

Starting at 8:30 am.
at

3265 South 1100 East
Salt Lake City, Utah 84106

Print competition will make you a better photographer.  Not only will it make you a better photographer but you can start earning merits towards your IPPA Associates and Fellowship degrees.  This competition is also one of  your first steps to earning your PPA Master Photographer degree.  With all the new photographers out there this is a way you can set yourself apart.

Nichols will be providing lunch.

12 Elements of a Merit Print is a great article from the PPA to get you pointed in the right direction for your prints.

Travis started the morning with a full room and by the end of the introduction we were bursting at the seams. After 40 minutes he hadn’t talked at all about photography. Everything he talked about was business. Travis has four areas that contribute to the success of his business.

• Business Plan

• Sales Script

• Employee Management

• Branding/Marketing plan

Travis firmly believes that mankind is meant to succeed and refuses to be the “typical photographer” which he was told is cheap and lazy.

For the next couple of hours Travis systematically went through every excuse photographers give for not being successful and gave the answers to those excuses. If you missed this program you missed information on the most important aspect of your business.

After a full morning of business instruction we had an amazing lunch. Three scholarships were given during lunch to three lucky winners. Those three winners got back all the money they paid for membership and more just for attending.

After lunch Travis did some studio shooting. He showed how he shoots to sell several different products. He doesn’t just shoot to get pretty pictures, he shoots to make money. We worked with a family of four starting with the small boys.  Travis showed some classic posing and how he mingles in some more modern and fun poses to every shoot.

The IPPA would like to thank Travis for the excellent program.  If you missed this program you definitely missed something that would have changed your career.

In 2007, Jim received the ASP Gold Medallion Award from the American Society of Photographers for his Loan Collection album entry “Messengers to the Creator.” His album was also chosen as Album of the Year by Professional Photographers of America. In 2008, Jim was the first to receive the ASP Gold Medallion Award twice for his album entry “The Otter Family”.

In 2009, Jim & Deb received the ASP Regional Medallion Award for their multi-maker album. Their entry scored a 100 at the Mid-America Regional Conference.

In 2007 and again in 2008, Jim won Photographer of the Year at Professional Photographers of Indiana.

He has held the Indiana Digital Imager of the Year title 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2008.

In 2003, Jim won the Photographer of the Year title at the Mid-East States Regional print exhibit in Columbus, Ohio.

He is a three time Photographer of the Year at the Indianapolis Professional Photographers Guild.

Jim is also the recipient of the Imaging Excellence Award from Professional Photographers of America.

Jim has placed in the Top Ten Indiana photographers the past ten years.

Jim’s image “Majestic” was selected to receive the Foveon Award at the 2001 Mid-East States Regional Convention, then was selected to be a part of the American Society of Photographers’ Photographic Hall of Fame. Majestic was then selected to appear on the 2001 Loan Collection Book cover.

He is a four time winner of the Professional Photographers of Indiana Platinum Award for the highest scoring image.

In 2004, 2005 and 2008 he received the ASP State Elite Award for the highest scoring image.

Jim is a nationally approved photographic exhibition judges for the Professional Photographers of America.

Bio and Program Description

Prior to opening his portrait, wedding and commercial studio in 1988 Jim taught elementary school for 14 years. Jim began making the transition from film to digital in 1995. This was long before digital instructors, digital cameras and affordable scanners. Files were being scanned by service bureaus, manipulated and a new negative made for traditional printing.

He is fortunate to make his living as a portrait photographer, a dream come true. It is no secret, however, that his true passion is nature photography. He loves the challenge of the elements be it sub zero weather, snow, poor light, wind, rain, sweltering heat or insects. He cherishes his time in nature telling the story of animal behavior that most people rarely get to see.

Jim is dedicated and passionate about wildlife photography, patiently waiting for animals to share their life with him in the wild. It is his vision to capture and share the beauty of wildlife and nature with others.

Jim’s program will look inside his camera bag. He will discuss the equipment he uses to create his images from cameras, lenses, binoculars, GPS and other accessories. He will share his autofocus techniques and camera settings for creating perfect exposures with fast moving subject and ever changing lighting conditions. He will also share his undocumented techniques for creating the sharpest images imaginable.

Jim will demonstrate his postproduction Photoshop techniques that will make your images rival others. He will take you through the deep recesses of Photoshop. If you know Photoshop well enough to get around, but aren’t using many of the advance features, this program will prove invaluable in raising your awareness and skill level to new heights. The latest insider tips will teach you how to create and edit images with expert results. Learn how to apply techniques to real-world situations.

Deb is PPA Certified, Master of Photography and a Photographic Craftsman.  She has had several Loan Collection images and has placed in the Top Ten Indiana photographers, as well as the Top Ten at Mid-East States Regional Convention and Mid-America Regional Conference.  Deb received a bronze level Photographer of the Year award from Professional Photographers of America in 2007.  In 2006 Deb received the ASP State Elite Award for the highest scoring images as well as the best Black and White and Illustrative Award.  Deb is a nationally approved photographic exhibition judge for the Professional Photographers of America.

Larry Peters will show you how to market, photograph and sell to make your business soar.  After all, it’s all about having a better life and not have to work all night to accomplish it.  No more working on those digital files for hours, no more doing everything in the book to get appointments in the door and no more small sales.

Larry will show you marketing that works, photography that will knock your client’s socks off and results in a well thought out plan to sell.

You can’t afford to miss Larry’s program.  Follow his plan and you will improve the quality of your business and your life.

This year the IPPA is hosting a Regional Print competition for the PPA. We will have photographers from all over the mountain west states entering prints to be judged. If you have ever wanted to enter print competition this is the year. Not only can you receive local recognition but your prints have the opportunity to be prequalified for the National PPA Print Competition. The merits earned from the National PPA Print Competition help you earn you Master Photographer degree.

If you are like most photographers though, the idea of print competition is scary. That is why on August 10th the IPPA is holding a Mock Print Competition where you can have the opportunity to try out your prints. We will have a panel of judges that will score and give feedback on your prints. This event has no charge for IPPA members so if you are not yet a member, now would be a great time to join.

You can click here to register for the event on August 10th at 9:00 a.m. It will be at the downtown Pictureline store in Salt Lake City. We will also have Nichols Professional Lab there with a special offer to have your prints made up for competition.

For our Mock Print Competition you may print anything 8×10 to 16×20. You may submit up to 5 prints for the Mock Print Competition.  There are no other rules or regulations for the Mock Print Competition so get your prints ready and register for August 10th.

There are strict rules and guidelines for the Regional Print Competition.  We will be posting the rules for the Regional Print Competition on the web shortly.   Make sure you visit our website often for the most recent updates.