Merit Cafe
Session Time: Jan 22nd 11:30 am - 12:30 pm CST
Location: Opry | Ryman Exhibit Hall B6, Level 0

These 30–40-minute mini-sessions are designed to help you understand the different aspects of the Merit Image Review process and to get an in depth look what the jurors look for in a Merit image.

Topics range from “How to enter”, “How the Merit Image Review Will Help Your Everyday Photography” to “Understanding the 12 Elements of a Merit Image”.

Programs are scheduled on the hour and members are encouraged to come and ask questions of our speakers.

Located in the IPC display area during Expo hours

SUNDAY 

12PM
How to Enter and Earn Your Wedding Degree
Jamie Hayes, M.Photog.Cr., CPP, ABI, API, ABI, API 

1PM 
PPA Degree Programs and How to Earn a Degree
Cris Duncan, M.Photog.M.Artist.Cr., CPP 

2PM 
How entering MIR can elevate your day to day work
Gary Hughes, M.Photog.Cr., CPP 

3PM 
Utilizing the Element of Impact in the Merit Image Review
Ella Carlson, M.Photog.M.Artist.Cr., CPP, F-ASP, EA-ASP 

4PM 
The New Merit Image Review Q&A
Rich Newell, M.Photog.Cr. 

MONDAY 

12PM
How to successfully add purchased elements when entering MIR 
Richard Sturdevant, M.Photog.M.Artist.Cr. 

1PM
Utilizing the Element of Creativity in the Merit Image Review
Bob Coates, M.Photog.M.Artist.Cr., CPP, EA-ASP 

2PM 
Understanding the 12 Elements of a Merit Image
Carl Caylor, M.Photog.Cr., CPP, F-ASP 

3PM 
Top 10 Mistakes Made When Entering the Merit Image Review
Joan Genest, M.Photog.Cr. 

4PM 
Merit with the Classics
Gregory Daniel, M.Photog.Cr., M.Photog.Hon.M.Photog.Cr., CPP, F-ASP 

TUESDAY 

1PM 
Utilizing the Element of Storytelling in the Merit Image Review
Kristy Steeves, M.Photog., M.Photog.Cr., CPP 

2PM
How to Enter and Earn Your Artist Degree
Kimberly Smith, M.Photog.M.Artist.Cr., CPP 

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