Located in booth 1717 the expo floor, these 30-minute talks are led by industry leaders and take place throughout all 3 days of the conference, at the top of each hour during Expo hours.
SCHEDULE
SUNDAY
12pm
Presented by: Candid Color
Shoot to Sell –The Top 10 Photography Tips to get it right in the camera
Speaker: Steve Foisy with special guest speakers Jeff Gump and Eric Miller
When you eliminate post-shoot editing you can deliver images or links to buy INSTANTLY. This not only increases sales, but it also gives you back your valuable time. In addition to the photographic tips, we will cover the NowCandid™ software tools being used to make the instant image or link delivery happen. These tools work magic to increase sales and reduce labor for everything from Santa shoots and portraits to social events, graduations or sports.
1pm
Presented by: Shootproof
Natural Senior Posing for a Diverse and Profitable Gallery
Speaker: Mary Vance
Providing clients with a diverse selection of images is essential for creating galleries that captivate and drive profitability. Join senior photographer Mary Vance as she shares her natural posing workflow, designed to celebrate individuality while delivering stunning ShootProof galleries that elevate your brand and delight clients.
2pm
Presented by: Ron Nichols / Pro Select
In-Person Sales: Empowering Photographers to Sell More
Speaker: Ron Nichols
Explore the next level of in-person sales with Ron Nichols and the latest generation of ProSelect. This engaging presentation showcases the software’s cutting-edge redesign, featuring intuitive free-form wall groupings with automatic pricing, a revolutionary gallery wrap creator, and an accelerated ordering process. Discover how these advancements can streamline your workflow, increase efficiency, and boost your photographic product sales. Join us to experience the future of sales technology in the photography industry!
3pm
Presented by: Adobe
Time Savers—Top 5 Favorite Features in Lightroom
Speaker: Lavonne Hall
Lavonne shares her go-to favorites to speed her editing and get back to working with clients.
4pm
Presented by: Aset
Overcoming Sales Objections: How to Get Every Client to Say Yes!
Speaker: Makayla Jade Harris
Don’t let objections hold you back! Learn powerful strategies to confidently address client
concerns and convert more weddings & sessions into high-value sales. This talk will equip you
with the tools to ensure every client leaves with printed art they love.
What You’ll Walk Away With:
● Simple scripts to handle objections and guide clients to “yes.”
● A proven process to convert more clients into album and wall art buyers.
● Tips to overcome common barriers and maximize sales at every appointment.
MONDAY
12pm
Presented by: Zenfolio
Supercharge Selling: Accelerating Success in Today's Market
Speaker: Katie Glymin
Discover innovative strategies and cutting-edge tools to boost sales performance and foster stronger buyer relationships. Explore actionable techniques to streamline and stay ahead in today’s competitive and ever-changing market.
1pm
Presented by: Ron Nichols / Pro Select
In-Person Sales: Empowering Photographers to Sell More
Speaker: Ron Nichols
Explore the next level of in-person sales with Ron Nichols and the latest generation of ProSelect. This engaging presentation showcases the software’s cutting-edge redesign, featuring intuitive free-form wall groupings with automatic pricing, a revolutionary gallery wrap creator, and an accelerated ordering process. Discover how these advancements can streamline your workflow, increase efficiency, and boost your photographic product sales. Join us to experience the future of sales technology in the photography industry!
2pm
Presented by: Done.Photos / Carrie Saidon
Sports, School, and Dance Volume Photography
Speaker: Mary Beth Kully
Learn how the right system can save you time and increase your sales! We’re volume photographers too. We will show you some of our favorite features of the system we use.
1. Paperless QRs - on your phone that automatically link pictures to names. No more pieces of paper on the job, add a new student/player onsite.
2. Online Store branded with your logo and colors
3. Automated Memory Mates
Stop by to see how you can improve your volume photography business!
3pm
Presented by: Matthews Studio Equipment, Inc
Maximize Your Investment with Versatile Lighting Gear.
Speaker: Valerie Taylor Stoner
Take your studio setup on the road! Join Martin Torner from Matthews Studio Equipment, Local 80 Grip and Content Director, as he explores portable lighting equipment designed to maximize your lighting control and support investment, no matter where your next shoot takes you.
4pm
Presented by: Adobe
Time Savers—Top 5 Favorite Features in Photoshop
Speaker: Lavonne Hall
Lavonne shares her go-to favorites to speed her editing and get back to working with clients.
TUESDAY
12pm
Presented by: VSCO
Reimagining Collaborative Ideation with VSCO Canvas
Speaker: Donte Ledbetter
Photography should be Human-Centered, AI-Assisted™. Get an exclusive sneak peek into VSCO Canvas, a generative-AI tool for collaborating with clients. From mood board to shot list, discover how you can generate images to spark new ideas and share your vision for your next photoshoot.
1pm
Presented by: Ron Nichols / Pro Select
In-Person Sales: Empowering Photographers to Sell More
Speaker: Ron Nichols
Explore the next level of in-person sales with Ron Nichols and the latest generation of ProSelect. This engaging presentation showcases the software’s cutting-edge redesign, featuring intuitive free-form wall groupings with automatic pricing, a revolutionary gallery wrap creator, and an accelerated ordering process. Discover how these advancements can streamline your workflow, increase efficiency, and boost your photographic product sales. Join us to experience the future of sales technology in the photography industry!
3pm
Presented by: ASET
How to Get Clients to Spend BIG on albums & wall art
Speaker: Makayla Jade Harris
Unlock the strategies to turn your clients into high-value buyers who can’t wait to invest in your art. From the first inquiry to the final sale, learn how to guide clients toward spending more with confidence and ease.
What You’ll Walk Away With:
● Proven techniques to inspire clients to invest in heirloom albums and wall art.
● A simple roadmap to attract premium clients from the start.
● The exact language that helps justify higher spending.
Presented by Makayla Jade Harris, founder of ASET, the industry’s go-to agency for photographers who want to outsource album and wall art sales without sacrificing results.