2012 Wedding Photographers Summit
- Friday March 9, 2012 7:00pm to 9:00pm
- Saturday March 10, 2012 9:00am to 5:00pm
- Sunday March 11, 2012 10:00am to 3:00pm
Location: Ramada Hotel - Grand Ballroom 708 8th Ave SW Calgary, AB
Discover the secrets behind some of the most widely recognized wedding photographers. Learn how they shoot, process and package their work. Your all-inclusive pass to the 2012WPS will admit you to a variety of seminars, an industry expert panel discussion and a Keynote Presentation with Jim Garner who has been recognized by American Photo Magazine as “One of the Top Ten Wedding Photographers in the World.”
Passes are all-inclusive with lunch service on Saturday and Sunday as well as a meet and greet on Saturday evening with snacks and a cash bar for your convenience.
As an added bonus, Graphistudio is sponsoring the 2012WPS by offering new clients who are qualified professional photographers a custom sample kit for your photography business valued at $1000. Application forms will be made available at the 2012WPS. Click here for more info about Graphistudio's Welcome Program.
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Friday March 9th - 7PM-9PM Learn about Jim’s “story shooting” approach to photography, which focuses on creating a wonderful client experience rather than traditional picture taking. Get tips on how to enhance and extend the best moments, subtly orchestrate the flow of activity to maximize picture-taking opportunities and create a spectacular finished product while decreasing your workload in the studio.
Jim Garner has been recognized by American Photo Magazine as “One of the Top Ten Wedding Photographers in the World.” By fusing several elements—an editorial fashion sense, a taste for distinctive colours and textures, a relaxed shooting approach and a strong passion for capturing “real life” moments—Jim has developed a unique style that consistently wins accolades and awards. For the past several years, J. Garner Photography has won in multiple awards within the Professional Photography Industry. |
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Saturday March 10th 9AM-11AM The topics that will be covered in this presentation include:
Glen Durrell is an award winning Canadian Photographer and his work has appeared in numerous publications including Photolife, Photo Imaging, Canadian Living and more. He is a member of WPPI and PPOC and enjoys sharing his knowledge and expertise with fellow photographers. |
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Saturday March 10th 11AM-1PM Jim Garner - Glen Durrell - Andras Schram - Nathan Elson - Lynn Fletcher |
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Saturday March 10th 1PM-2PM A light deli style lunch served by the Ramada Hotel is included with your 2012WPS Pass. |
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Saturday March 11th 2PM - 4PM Andras Schram will present a 2 hour seminar with a live posing demonstration. Learn how to get your subject to relax in front of the camera so they look like super stars! Andras will explain and demonstrate how to capture people in natural looking poses. The topics that will be covered in this presentation include:
Andras is an award winning professional wedding photographer and instructor who is well known for capturing natural provocative poses in portraiture and wedding photography. Andras considers himself more of a documentary photographer than anything else. Sensitive and spontaneous photography is his style with a bit of spiritual approach. |
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Saturday March 11th 4PM-5PM * Snacks and a cash bar will be available in the Okanagan Room for your convenience. |
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Sunday March 11th 10AM-11AM Taking the plunge to becoming a full-time photographer can be one of the best moves you make in your career if you do it right! Nathan Elson is in his 3rd year as a full time photographer and has managed to build a 6 figure business in that time. Nathan will discuss the aspects of his business model, marketing strategies, networking and techniques that allowed him to transform his passion into a full time career. The topics that will be covered in this presentation include:
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Sunday March 11th 11AM - 12PM Lynn Fletcher one of the top wedding planners in the Calgary and Bow Valley area. She knows how to build the high level of professionalism that is crucial to success in this industry. In this seminar, Lynn will explain the secrets of getting noticed by the professional community and will show you how to build a positive presence for your business.
Lynn and her team play an active role in the event industry by attending international training conferences and wedding shows worldwide to ensure that they stay on top of the latest trends and best ideas in the industry. Lynn Fletcher Weddings has memberships with ISES Calgary, the Calgary Bridal Association, and the Association of Bridal Consultants. As the President of the International Special Events Society (ISES), Calgary Chapter, Lynn takes on a leadership role in her community, focusing on raising the bar for her colleagues and bringing valuable education to Calgary from all over the world. |
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Sunday March 11th, 2012 12PM-1PM Lunch Break A light deli style lunch served by the Ramada Hotel is included with your 2012WPS Pass. |
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Sunday March 11th 1PM-3PM The topics that will be covered in this presentation include:
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*Passes will not be shipped. Please print your final invoice for entry. When you arrive at the Ramada please head to the grand ballroom. In the grand ballroom foyer you will see a check-in table near the doors where you will pick up your pass.
**Passes are Non-Refundable**
