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The Intentional Portrait: Using Light, Pose & Direction to Tell the Story

Sophia Barrett

Speaker

Sophia Barrett
10am – 11:30am

Anatomy of a Fine Art Retouch

Sarah Edmunds

Speaker

Sarah Edmunds
Fine Art Portrait Technique
3:30pm – 4:45pm

Photo Walks Registration

7am – 8am

Photo Walks Registration

7am – 8am

The Profit Shift: From Cheap and Overworked to Confident and Profitable

Jenn Lewis

Speaker

Jenn Lewis
10am – 11:30am

The Volume Blueprint:  Booked. Shot. Sold. Building a Profitable Dance, Cheer & Gymnastics Business

Sheryl Bashore

Speaker

Sheryl Bashore
Business Lighting Posing Workflow Volume
2pm – 5pm

Design the Business You Want to Own

Angela Kurkian

Speaker

Angela Kurkian
Business
2:30pm – 3:30pm

Beauty in Darkness: Gothic Portraiture w/ Jeremy Saffer and model Tara Leary

Jeremy Saffer

Speaker

Jeremy Saffer
2pm – 5pm

The Luxury Portrait Experience AM

Lindsay Adler

Speaker

Lindsay Adler
Portrait Lighting
10am – 1pm

The Art of Being “Unseen” in Street Photography

Kenneth Hines Jr

Speaker

Kenneth Hines Jr
5:15pm – 6:30pm

Posing and Lighting Musicians - A Subject-Centered Approach for Amazing Results

Pete Coco

Speaker

Pete Coco
10am – 11:30am

Big Music, Small Spaces: The Art of Capturing Jazz Legends in New York’s Cramped Jazz Clubs

Pete Coco

Speaker

Pete Coco
8am – 9:30am

AI Volume Workflow with TJ Rak

TJ Rak

Speaker

TJ Rak
5pm – 6:15pm

Lighting Athletes: Shaping Strength, Power, and Motion

Jeff Carpenter

Speaker

Jeff Carpenter
8am – 9:30am

Becoming a Hybrid Photographer: Adding Video Without Starting Over

Jeff Carpenter

Speaker

Jeff Carpenter
Video
2pm – 5pm

One Light. Two Lights. Three Lights. Gel!

Andre Brown

Speaker

Andre Brown
Technique Lighting Demo
8am – 9:30am

Usos Creativos Del Flash

Gustavo Pomar
En Español

Speaker

Gustavo Pomar
8am – 9:30am

Dogtography

Jennifer Hillenga

Speaker

Jennifer Hillenga
Portrait Pet
5pm – 6:15pm

Table Topic discussions

New to Imaging USA 2027! Table Topic Discussions are the perfect way to learn something new from your favorite instructors in an informal setting.&nbs...
Open to All Attendees
4pm – 4:45pm

Table Topic discussions

New to Imaging USA 2027! Table Topic Discussions are the perfect way to learn something new from your favorite instructors in an informal setting.&nbs...
Open to All Attendees
4pm – 4:45pm

Table Topic discussions

New to Imaging USA 2027! Table Topic Discussions are the perfect way to learn something new from your favorite instructors in an informal setting.&nbs...
Open to All Attendees
2:30pm – 3:15pm

Lunch & Learn

New to Imaging this year! Grab lunch in the HUB and join us for discussions with speakers and other experts on a variety of topics.  Details comi...
Open to All Attendees
12:30pm – 1:30pm

Lunch & Learn

New to Imaging this year! Grab lunch in the HUB and join us for discussions with speakers and other experts on a variety of topics.  Details comi...
Open to All Attendees
12:30pm – 1:30pm

Photo Walks

Speaker

Technique
10am – 12pm

Photo Walks

Speaker

Technique
4:30pm – 6:30pm

Photo Walks

Speaker

Technique
10am – 12pm

Photo Walks

Speaker

Technique
3:30pm – 5:30pm

Designed to Be Seen: Creating Editorial Boudoir Imagery That Demands Attention

Shawn Black

Speaker

Shawn Black
Boudoir
8am – 9:30am

The Photographers Social Media Playbook

Speaker

School, Sports and Events Marketing Social Media
8am – 9:30am

Building a Photography Brand People Care About: Lessons from The Goddess Project

Ruby Jean

Speaker

Ruby Jean
2pm – 5pm

THE ART OF BOUDOIR: photographing bodies through a transformative lens

Misty Moss

Speaker

Misty Moss
10am – 1pm

The Complete Actor Headshot Session Workflow

Pete Coco

Speaker

Pete Coco
Headshots
2pm – 5pm

The Death of the Safe Photographer

Sanjay Jogia

Speaker

Sanjay Jogia
Inspiration
5:15pm – 6:30pm

Adding Value to Your Business with Video and Content: Getting Started with Video for Photographers

John Branch

Speaker

John Branch
Video
5:15pm – 6:30pm

Permission Granted: The Freedom to Fail, Experiment, and Create with Intention

Richard Johnson

Speaker

Richard Johnson
Inspiration
5:15pm – 6:30pm

Wired to Win: Marketing for Your Personality Type

Rachael Boer

Speaker

Rachael Boer
Marketing
3:30pm – 4:45pm

Emotional Portraits

Sveta Butko

Speaker

Sveta Butko
Fine Art Inspiration
3:30pm – 4:45pm

5 Essential Studio Lighting Setups Every Photographer Should Know

Eli Infante

Speaker

Eli Infante
Technique Lighting
10am – 11:30am

Creating Iconic Portraits with a Fine Art/Fashion Fusion

Sarah Edmunds

Speaker

Sarah Edmunds
Portrait Lighting
10am – 11:30am

Print on Site Photo-ops-When Faster IS Better

Bill Vahrenkamp

Speaker

Bill Vahrenkamp
Volume
10am – 11:30am

The Booking Call Blueprint: Mastering the Conversation That Converts

Andrew Hiorth

Speaker

Andrew Hiorth
Business Marketing Boudoir
10am – 11:30am

Pro Lighting Results with Everyday Items at the Hardware or Big-Box Store

John Gress

Speaker

John Gress
Lighting
8am – 9:30am

Long Exposure Without Fear: Breaking the Rules Creatively

This program guides you through the process of crafting dynamic long exposure portraits from start to finish. Topics include dialing in camera setting...
8am – 9:30am

Seeing Beyond: Creating Beauty and Fashion Photography That Is More Than Skin Deep

Tracy Bosworth Page

Speaker

Tracy Bosworth Page
Portrait Technique Lighting
10am – 11:30am

Strobe vs Continuous Light…how do you choose? PM

Ian Spanier

Speaker

Ian Spanier
Technique Lighting
2pm – 5pm

Strobe vs Continuous Light…how do you choose? AM

Ian Spanier

Speaker

Ian Spanier
Technique Lighting
10am – 1pm

Gels, Color, Impact!

Lindsay Adler

Speaker

Lindsay Adler
Portrait Lighting
10am – 11:30am

The Luxury Portrait Experience PM

Lindsay Adler

Speaker

Lindsay Adler
Portrait Lighting
2pm – 5pm

Dogtography: Building a Pet Brand PM

Jennifer Hillenga

Speaker

Jennifer Hillenga
Pet
2pm – 5pm

The Boudoir Business Audit: Identify What’s Actually Holding You Back

Lori Unruh Poole

Speaker

Lori Unruh Poole
Business Boudoir
10am – 11:30am

Dogtography: Building a Pet Brand AM

Jennifer Hillenga

Speaker

Jennifer Hillenga
Pet
10am – 1pm

Studio Portraits Made Easy: From Simple Setups to Creative Lighting PM

Eli Infante

Speaker

Eli Infante
Lighting
2pm – 5pm

On Set IQ: Crew, Clients, and Controlled Chaos

Ab Sesay

Speaker

Ab Sesay
Commercial
5pm – 6:15pm

Studio Portraits Made Easy: From Simple Setups to Creative Lighting AM

Eli Infante

Speaker

Eli Infante
Lighting
10am – 1pm

The Photographer’s Sales Playbook: From Consult to Close / A Creative’s Guide to Confident Selling

The Photographer’s Sales Playbook: From Consult to Close / A Creative’s Guide to Confident Selling

Speakers

Jennifer Stitt
Travis Stitt
Business Sales
9am – 5pm

AI Workshop with Kira Derryberry

Kira Derryberry

Speaker

Kira Derryberry
AI
9am – 5pm

La Magia De Usar Una Sola Luz -“Mastering One-Light Portraits for Professional Results”

Alvaro Balderas
En Español

Speaker

Alvaro Balderas
Technique Lighting
8am – 9:30am

The Professional Real Estate Workflow: Structure, Speed, Consistency

Jonathan Lee

Speaker

Jonathan Lee
Commercial Real Estate
8am – 9:30am

Getting started in Wedding Photography

Scott Johnson

Speaker

Scott Johnson
Wedding
8am – 9:30am

Lighting on Purpose: Stop Guessing, Start Shaping

Chloe Ramirez

Speaker

Chloe Ramirez
Lighting
10am – 11:30am

What’s the Right Strobe and Modifier for Me? A Practical Lighting Guide for Every Photographer

Ian Spanier

Speaker

Ian Spanier
Technique Lighting
5pm – 6:15pm

Rock Photography with Jeremy Saffer (Photographing Bands Off-Stage Using LED Lighting).

Jeremy Saffer

Speaker

Jeremy Saffer
Lighting
5pm – 6:15pm

Taking Ownership of the Numbers

Lisa Asp

Speaker

Lisa Asp
Business
5pm – 6:15pm

The Human Algorithm: Connection Based Marketing that goes beyond the ‘Gram

Tiffany Crenshaw

Speaker

Tiffany Crenshaw
Marketing
5pm – 6:15pm

Combining Traditional to Trending – Team Sports & Media Day

Alison Carlino

Speaker

Alison Carlino
School, Sports and Events
10am – 11:30am

Light Anything: Master Product Photography for Any Material

Jeahn Laffitte

Speaker

Jeahn Laffitte
Lighting Product (Food/Tabletop)
8am – 9:30am

Inside School Photography   Systems - Strategy – Scale

Rodney Getz

Speakers

Rodney Getz
Shiloh Getz
School, Sports and Events
8am – 9:30am

From Awkward to Confident: Photographing Professionals Who Hate Headshots

Glynns Thomas

Speaker

Glynns Thomas
Commercial Headshots Posing
8am – 9:30am

Cinematic and Scroll-Stopping Boudoir with Tina Meerloo

Tina Meerloo

Speaker

Tina Meerloo
Lighting Boudoir Posing
8am – 9:30am

Tu Mirada Creativa “Your Creative Gaze”

Gustavo Pomar
En Español

Speaker

Gustavo Pomar
Fine Art Inspiration
8am – 9:30am

Simple Gear, Extraordinary Images

Daniel Norton

Speaker

Daniel Norton
Lighting
5pm – 6:15pm

The Portrait Photographer’s Guide to Social Event Photography for Year-Round Income

Steve Foisy

Speaker

Steve Foisy
School, Sports and Events
5pm – 6:15pm

How to Book More Jobs without Feeling Salesy

Vanessa Joy

Speaker

Vanessa Joy
Portrait Marketing
5pm – 6:15pm

Redefining the Senior Portrait Studio: Editorial Imagery, Gen Z Clients, Real Profit

Matthew Orbaugh

Speaker

Matthew Orbaugh
Portrait Sales
5pm – 6:15pm

Picture Perfect Plans

Glen Varhagen

Speaker

Glen Varhagen
Inspiration
5pm – 6:15pm

Turning Ordinary Spaces Into Cinematic Portraits

Meg Loeks

Speaker

Meg Loeks
Inspiration Portrait Lighting
8am – 9:30am

Profitable Pet Photography

Arica Dorff

Speaker

Arica Dorff
Sales Pet
3:30pm – 4:45pm

Adding Volume to Your Portrait Studio (The Side Hustle That Supports Your Portrait Habit)

Brent Watkins

Speaker

Brent Watkins
Portrait School, Sports and Events Volume
10am – 1pm

Paper Negatives

Daniel Norton

Speaker

Daniel Norton
Film
2pm – 5pm

The Profit Shift: Pricing and Sales

Jenn Lewis

Speaker

Jenn Lewis
Business Sales
2pm – 5pm

Photographing the Big Cats of the World

Kevin Dooley

Speaker

Kevin Dooley
Wildlife Nature Podcast
2pm – 5pm

Commercial Photography 101: Contracts, Bids, and Red Flags

Ab Sesay

Speaker

Ab Sesay
Business Commercial
2pm – 5pm

Level Up Your AI Workflow: The Simple Social Media Shortcut for Photographers

Jennifer Stitt

Speaker

Jennifer Stitt
Business Marketing AI
8am – 9:30am

Luxury Without Borders: Photographing Multicultural Weddings with Authority, Respect & Representation

Abhi Sarkar

Speaker

Abhi Sarkar
Wedding
8am – 9:30am

Marketing to the Luxury Client

Lindsay Walden

Speaker

Lindsay Walden
Portrait Marketing
8am – 9:30am

El Poder Tranquilo del Flash: un Workflow Introductorio para Priorizar la Luz Natural

Matias Ezcurra
En Español

Speaker

Matias Ezcurra
Lighting
2pm – 5pm

Film Photography in the Digital Age

Bill Manning

Speaker

Bill Manning
Technique Film
10am – 1pm

Stop Chasing the Algorithm: Understanding Social Media for Photographers

Ashley Lowder

Speaker

Ashley Lowder
Business Marketing Social Media
10am – 1pm

Gimbal Mastery: Creating Cinematic Motion with Confidence

Samuel  Bouret

Speaker

Samuel Bouret
Video
10am – 1pm

Dominando los Fundamentos de Iluminación en el Retrato “-Mastering the Fundamentals of Portrait Lighting

Alvaro Balderas
En Español

Speaker

Alvaro Balderas
Portrait Lighting
10am – 1pm

Stop Running Your Photography Business Like It’s 2009

Jaimy Ellis

Speaker

Jaimy Ellis
Business Marketing AI Workflow Social Media
10am – 1pm

Elevating Your Portrait Photography With Editorial Lighting and Eye PM

Ahmad Barber

Speakers

Ahmad Barber
Donte Maurice
Lighting
2pm – 5pm

Elevating Your Portrait Photography With Editorial Lighting and Eye AM

Ahmad Barber

Speakers

Ahmad Barber
Donte Maurice
Lighting
10am – 1pm

From Shoot to Delivery: How to Build a Fast and Personalized Workflow That Clients Remember

Ray Alvarez

Speaker

Ray Alvarez
AI Workflow
9am – 5pm

Professional Photography Certification Workshop | Hands-On In-Person Training

Carl Caylor

Speaker

Carl Caylor
CPP
9am – 5pm

Professional Photography Certification Workshop | Hands-On In-Person Training

Carl Caylor

Speaker

Carl Caylor
CPP
9am – 5pm

Professional Photography Certification Workshop | Hands-On In-Person Training

Carl Caylor

Speaker

Carl Caylor
CPP
9am – 5pm

Two Day Business Intensive

Jennifer Wilson

Speakers

Jennifer Wilson
Lindsay Betz
Monica Sigmon
Business Sales Marketing
9am – 5pm

Two Day Business Intensive

Jennifer Wilson

Speakers

Jennifer Wilson
Lindsay Betz
Monica Sigmon
Business Sales Marketing
9am – 5pm

Why Companies Still Hire Photographers: Creating a Corporate Headshot Experience AI Can’t Replace

Glynns Thomas

Speaker

Glynns Thomas
Commercial Headshots
9am – 5pm

Light It Up: A Day of Creative Lighting Exploration with Joe McNally

Joe McNally

Speaker

Joe McNally
Technique Lighting Posing
9am – 5pm

Master the Art of Photoshop with Sandra Pearce

Sandra Pearce

Speaker

Sandra Pearce
Adobe Fine Art Technique
9am – 5pm

Master the Art of Photoshop with Sandra Pearce

Sandra Pearce

Speaker

Sandra Pearce
Adobe Fine Art Technique
9am – 5pm

On-Location Real Estate Workshop with Jonathan Lee

Jonathan Lee

Speaker

Jonathan Lee
Commercial Technique Real Estate Workflow
9am – 5pm

Imaging USA Closing Party

Leave it all on the dance floor at Imaging USA Closing Party! Celebrate an exciting start to another year of photography with your friends and new con...
Open to All Attendees
6:30pm – 9:30pm

PPA Award & Degree Ceremony

This ceremony is to honor those who have excelled in their craft and exhibited exceptional service to the photographic industry. Join us as we announc...
Open to All Attendees
5pm – 6:30pm

Award & Degree Recipients: Q&A

There will be a brief Q&A session before the Award & Degree ceremony in which the ceremony will be reviewed, and degree recipients can share a...
Open to All Attendees
3:15pm – 4pm

Award & Degree Reception

There will be a reception area available with a cash(less) bar for degree recipients relax and mingle prior to or following your Portrait Session.
Open to All Attendees
1pm – 3:30pm

Express Talks Theater

Located on 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 eac...
Open to All Attendees
12pm – 3:30pm

Expo Hall Concessions

Need a quick bite between sessions? Swing by our Expo Hall Concessions to enjoy a rotating selection of three delicious food options daily, along with...
11:30am – 3:30pm

Industry Advisory Breakfast Meeting

Annual meeting of PPA’s Industry Advisory Committee.
8am – 9:30am

Speaker Lounge

Welcome Imaging USA Speakers! Your Speaker Lounge is here for you to relax, prepare for your program and test your A/V before you hit the stage. Pleas...
7am – 3:30pm

International Photographic Competition Exhibit

Browse hundreds of award-winning images in the International Photographic Competition (IPC) Exhibit. Located throughout the Convention Center, each di...
7am – 3:30pm

International Photographic Competition Finale

Join us for the live judging of the Final 4 images in the 16 categories and award $26,000 in prizes to this year's top image makers! Open to all badge...
Open to All Attendees
6:30pm – 8pm

Council Meeting

This is the annual meeting of all PPA Councilors. There is reserved seating for PPA Councilors and their guests with additional seating in the back of...
9am – 12pm

Council Breakfast

A continental breakfast will be served outside the meeting room for the Council Meeting of the same day. Breakfast is exclusively available to PPA Cou...
8am – 9am

Imaging USA Welcome Party

Get ready to kick off Imaging USA with a bang at the Welcome Party! Join us for an unforgettable night filled with great vibes, dancing, and fun. This...
Open to All Attendees
8pm – 10pm

Networking Avenue

Connect, Create, & Celebrate! Join this fun, informal event to talk all things photography, meet industry professionals, and grow your portfolio. ...
Open to All Attendees
6:30pm – 8pm

United Behind the Lens - Diversity & Inclusion Meeting

United Behind the Lens (UBTL) is an initiative centered on celebrating diversity, inclusion, and unity within the global photography community. During...
Open to All Attendees
5pm – 6pm

Express Talks Theater

Located on 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 eac...
Open to All Attendees
12pm – 5pm

Express Talks Theater

Located on 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 eac...
Open to All Attendees
12pm – 5pm

Expo Hall Concessions

Need a quick bite between sessions? Swing by our Expo Hall Concessions to enjoy a rotating selection of three delicious food options daily, along with...
11:30am – 5pm

Expo Hall Concessions

Need a quick bite between sessions? Swing by our Expo Hall Concessions to enjoy a rotating selection of three delicious food options daily, along with...
11:30am – 5pm

Imaging USA Expo

The Expo is where you'll find all the latest products and services for photographers, but it's so much more than a trade show. This is your chance to ...
11:30am – 5pm

Imaging USA Expo

The Expo is where you'll find all the latest products and services for photographers, but it's so much more than a trade show. This is your chance to ...
11:30am – 5pm

Imaging USA Expo

The Expo is where you'll find all the latest products and services for photographers, but it's so much more than a trade show. This is your chance to ...
11:30am – 3:30am

Expo Ribbon Cutting

Join PPA's board of directors for the ribbon cutting and official Imaging USA Expo opening immediately following the Sunday keynote session.
Open to All Attendees
11:30am – 11:35am

Opening Keynote

Coming Soon!
Open to All Attendees
10am – 11:15am

Community Network School Directors Meeting

This meeting will cover PPA Community School Benefits, utilizing PPA resources, requesting PPA merits, and PPA renewal season.
8am – 12pm

International Photographic Competition Exhibit

Browse hundreds of award-winning images in the International Photographic Competition (IPC) Exhibit. Located throughout the Convention Center, each di...
7am – 7pm

International Photographic Competition Exhibit

Browse hundreds of award-winning images in the International Photographic Competition (IPC) Exhibit. Located throughout the Convention Center, each di...
7am – 7pm

Speaker Lounge

Welcome Imaging USA Speakers! Your Speaker Lounge is here for you to relax, prepare for your program and test your A/V before you hit the stage. Pleas...
7am – 5pm

Speaker Lounge

Welcome Imaging USA Speakers! Your Speaker Lounge is here for you to relax, prepare for your program and test your A/V before you hit the stage. Pleas...
7am – 5pm

PPA New Member Meet & Greet

The New Member Meet and Greet is the perfect place to network with other newbies and plan your conference agenda. There will also be experts on hand t...
Open to All Attendees
5pm – 6pm

International Photographic Competition Live Judging

Photographers compete in the head-to-head bracket style image competition for big cash prizes, with an engaging emcee presiding over the event. Join u...
Open to All Attendees
9am – 6pm

Community Network Leaders Meeting

This meeting is for Community Network Leaders, by Community Network Leaders. This time gives Community Network Leaders a chance to explore topics rela...
8am – 5pm

Speaker Lounge

Welcome Imaging USA Speakers! Your Speaker Lounge is here for you to relax, prepare for your program and test your A/V before you hit the stage. Pleas...
8am – 5pm

Speaker Lounge

Welcome Imaging USA Speakers! Your Speaker Lounge is here for you to relax, prepare for your program and test your A/V before you hit the stage. Pleas...
8am – 5pm

Speaker Lounge

Welcome Imaging USA Speakers! Your Speaker Lounge is here for you to relax, prepare for your program and test your A/V before you hit the stage. Pleas...
8am – 5pm

Imaging USA Registration

Stop by to get your badge printed and pick up a free Imaging USA tote bag and notebook!
8am – 5pm

Imaging USA Registration

Stop by to get your badge printed and pick up a free Imaging USA tote bag and notebook!
8am – 5pm

Imaging USA Registration

Stop by to get your badge printed and pick up a free Imaging USA tote bag and notebook!
8am – 7pm

Imaging USA Registration

Stop by to get your badge printed and pick up a free Imaging USA tote bag and notebook!
7am – 7pm

Imaging USA Registration

Stop by to get your badge printed and pick up a free Imaging USA tote bag and notebook!
7am – 7pm

Imaging USA Registration

Stop by to get your badge printed and pick up a free Imaging USA tote bag and notebook!
7am – 3:30pm
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