What is WPPI?   WPPI Conference+Expo is the premier industry event for photographers and image-makers specializing in the creative and business aspects of wedding and portrait photography. Each year, nearly 16,000 professional and aspiring photographers attend WPPI to learn new techniques from industry leaders, build new relationships to grow their business, experience new products and solutions from major manufacturers to improve their productivity, and enjoy the many attractions in Las Vegas.
WPPI EXPO HOURS
Monday, March 11
10am - 4pm
Tuesday, March 12
10am - 4pm
Wednesday, March 13
10am - 3pm

Location:
MGM Grand Hotel and Casino
3799 Las Vegas Blvd South
Las Vegas, NV 89109
· Free Lectures w/ World-Renowned
  Photographers and Speakers
· Exclusive Show Specials and Savings
· Used Camera Buy Back
  Trade-in Your Old Gear and Upgrade
· Body-Painted Models
· Raffles, Giveaways, and Much More
Schedule of Speakers at Unique Photo Booth #1111
Monday, March 11th
10:30am - 11:15am
Gary Fong

11:20am - 12:20pm
Jeff Cable
with Olympic Gold Medalist
Jessica Steffens


12:30pm - 1:15pm
Robert Lino

1:30pm - 2:15pm
Hanson Fong

2:30pm - 3:15pm
Tamron
Tuesday, March 12th
10:30am - 11:15am
Hanson Fong

11:30am - 12:15pm
Tamron

12:30pm - 1:15pm
Neil van Niekerk

1:30pm - 2:15pm
Gary Fong

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Jeff Cable
with Olympic Gold Medalist
Jessica Steffens
Wednesday, March 13th
10:15am - 11:00am
Bob Davis

11:30am - 12:15pm
Neil van Niekerk

12:30pm - 1:15pm
Hanson Fong

1:30pm - 2:15pm
Jeff Cable

Athena Zhe will be painting models at the booth on Monday and Tuesday.
Bob Davis
Canon Explorer of Light
With over 25 years in the industry, Bob now focuses on weddings with the same energy, enthusiasm, and professionalism that he brought to his award-winning photojournalism career.


Hanson Fong
Canon Explorer of Light
With 30+ years of experience, Hanson is globally recognized as a premier wedding and portrait photographer. He teaches regularly and has received awards in both photography and education.


Jeff Cable
Jeff started his career by photographing bar and bat mitzfahs, but has since travelled the globe, capturing several summer and winter Olympic Games, as well as teaching photo seminars.

*Special Guest*
Jessica Steffens
Olympic Gold Medalist
(Water Polo)

Jessica will be present during Jeff's seminars on Monday and Tuesday.


Gary Fong
After 20 years as a wedding photographer, Gary created the Lightsphere, a dome-shape light diffuser. Stop by Booth #1111 to see Gary demonstrate the use of the Lightsphere and its various accessories.


Neil van Niekerk
Neil specializes in weddings, portraits, and boudoir. Along with maintaining an interactive, educational blog for photographers, he also teaches workshops regularly and has written three books on flash photography.


Robert Lino
Robert is internationally known for his portraiture and distinctive ability for posing. He also teaches regularly, and has presented several seminars through the United States, Canada, Spain, and Latin America.


Tamron
A representative from Tamron will be at Booth #1111 to demonstrate the Tamron line of lenses, from their all-in-one zoom lenses to their macro and telephoto options. Stop by and ask any questions you may have!


Body-Painted Models by Athena
Athena Zhe, renowned body painter, will be at the booth to paint all new designs. Don't miss your chance to photograph the process, as well as the finished designs!