EXPO PRO Workshop Pass for Sunday, June 9th
Who Should Attend?
If you are considering a career as a photographer or a working pro looking to brush up on your skills, you will not want to miss our Unique Photo® "PRO" Expo course offerings. These educational classes and workshops will include sound advice from seasoned professionals on a wide variety of topics including: Off-camera lighting techniques, color calibration, legal advice on setting up contracts, creative shooting techniques, and much more.
What is included with the SUNDAY (June 9th) PRO PASS:
1) VIP Parking
2) A free meal with drink for each purchased Pro Pass for Sunday.
3) Access to all Pro workshops on Sunday, June 9th (please scroll down for class information).
4) You may also attend any of the regular expo classes that are offered on Sunday, June 9th. (Does NOT include Excursions and Digital Lab classes.)
| PRO WORKSHOP SCHEDULE FOR SUNDAY, JUNE 9TH | |
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10:00am - 11:00am Legalities of Photography with David Kohane of Cole Schotz |
 Join Attorney David Kohane of Cole Schotz as he goes over a variety of important legal topics with which all photographers should be familiarized. Topics include: Photograph/Image Copyrights Model Releases Event/Bar Mitzvah/Wedding Contracts Record Keeping |
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11:00am - 1:00pm Creatively Promote Your Photography: Monetizing and Maximizing Your Online Presence with Squarespace |
Building a high quality website, using social media, and knowing how to monetize your online presence are all key elements to growing your business. In this seminar, we will start with some broad concepts around managing your web presence before taking a deep dive into marketing tools and techniques used by some of the best photographers in the world. Whether you’re a commercial photographer, emerging professional or fine art photographer, having a high-quality website supported by a strong social media strategy can help you grow and monetize your online presence.
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1:00pm - 1:30pm LUNCH |
A meal and drink will be provided. |
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1:30pm - 2:30pm Wedding Photography with Kristen Jensen and Panasonic |
As a lifestyle photographer, Kristen Jensen brings an enlightened and gracious style to her portrait and wedding assignments. Kristen Jensen is a former FORD supermodel. As a lifestyle-photographer she brings an enlightened and gracious style to her advertising, magazine and portrait assignments. These photo shoots include; celebrities, CEO’s and business owners. |
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2:30pm - 4:00pm Senior Portraits with Ryan Brown and Sigma *Models* |
Specializing in portrait photography, Ryan Brown will give his insight into photographing senior portraits in a variety of styles.
Ryan Brown has been photographing weddings and portraits domestically and internationally for 8 years. Ryan earned a B.S. in Photography from Central Missouri State University. Ryan’s certifications include Certified Professional Photographer, Certified Wedding Photographer and Certified Stock Photographer. Ryan's degrees include Master of Photography, Master Artist, and the degree of Photographic Craftsmen. His recent awards include 2010 Regional Master Photographer of the Year, 2006-2012 International Photographer of the Year, Fuji Masterpiece and Kodak Gallery Awards, and in 2010 Ryan won the Canon Par Excellence award from Canon. In 2012 Ryan was accepted as an International Juror for the renowned IPC competition. Ryan joined Sigma as Technical Representative in 2012. |
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4:00pm - 5:00pm How to Price Wedding Books with Tom Panico |
Wedding books and albums are an important part of the wedding photography business. During this seminar, Tom Panico will help you gain a better understanding of how to go about pricing the different album options. |
Creators Challenge Contest Entry Form
How to Submit
1. Select the Choose Your Challenge dropdown in the form below to view each open contest.
2. Fill out the required information.
3. Select Upload or drag and drop your images.
4. Click Submit to send your photos!
(Up to 5 photos or videos entries per attendee)
Rules:
All photographers retain their copyrights to their images, but by entering into this contest, agree to allow usage on social media platforms for promotion.
Please upload a JPEG image. Please Re-size photographs to under 8MB per photo.
Please DO NOT include watermarks on photographs – Images will be disqualified from entry.
Please make sure to include your NAME and IMAGE TITLE in your FILE NAME.
Please get rid of erroneous numbers or edit numbers.
(Example: JohnSmith_CherryBlossoms.jpg)
If you are having trouble with this form, please email all of the information below and your photographs to: [email protected]
Winners will be announced a week after the deadline on Instagram @UniquePhoto.
Terms of Use:
Creators Challenge Contests Eligibility: Contests are open to individuals who are at least 18 years old at the time of entry. Employees, affiliates, and their immediate family members are not eligible to participate. Submission Guidelines: Photos must be original and submitted by the photographer. Submissions must not contain offensive, discriminatory, or inappropriate content. Number of photos submitted and submission deadline will be determined by the specific Creators Challenge contest. Copyright and Usage Rights: All photographers retain full copyrights to their submitted photos. By entering any Creators Challenge contest, participants grant Unique Photo a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, and publish their submitted photos on social media platforms and other digital channels for promotional purposes. No modifications will be made to the photos without prior consent from the photographer, except for minor cropping or resizing to fit display formats. Judging Criteria: Entries will be judged based on creativity, originality, and adherence to the contest theme. The decision of the judging panel is final and binding. Liability: By entering, participants agree to release Unique Photo and its affiliates from any liability, injury, loss, or damage of any kind arising from or in connection with this contest or any prize won. Privacy: Personal information collected during the contest will only be used for the purposes of administering the contest and will not be shared with third parties. Agreement to Rules: By participating, contestants agree to abide by these terms and conditions and the decisions of Unique Photo, which are final and binding in all matters related to the contest. Modifications: Unique Photo reserves the right to cancel, suspend, or modify the contest if necessary, due to technical issues or other unforeseen circumstances. For any questions or concerns regarding these terms, please contact us at [email protected]| PRO WORKSHOP SCHEDULE FOR SUNDAY, JUNE 9TH | |
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10:00am - 11:00am Legalities of Photography with David Kohane of Cole Schotz |
Join Attorney David Kohane of Cole Schotz as he goes over a variety of important legal topics with which all photographers should be familiarized. Topics include: Photograph/Image Copyrights Model Releases Event/Bar Mitzvah/Wedding Contracts Record Keeping |
|
11:00am - 1:00pm Creatively Promote Your Photography: Monetizing and Maximizing Your Online Presence with Squarespace |
Building a high quality website, using social media, and knowing how to monetize your online presence are all key elements to growing your business. In this seminar, we will start with some broad concepts around managing your web presence before taking a deep dive into marketing tools and techniques used by some of the best photographers in the world. Whether you’re a commercial photographer, emerging professional or fine art photographer, having a high-quality website supported by a strong social media strategy can help you grow and monetize your online presence.
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|
1:00pm - 1:30pm LUNCH |
A meal and drink will be provided. |
|
1:30pm - 2:30pm Wedding Photography with Kristen Jensen and Panasonic |
As a lifestyle photographer, Kristen Jensen brings an enlightened and gracious style to her portrait and wedding assignments. Kristen Jensen is a former FORD supermodel. As a lifestyle-photographer she brings an enlightened and gracious style to her advertising, magazine and portrait assignments. These photo shoots include; celebrities, CEO’s and business owners. |
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2:30pm - 4:00pm Senior Portraits with Ryan Brown and Sigma *Models* |
Specializing in portrait photography, Ryan Brown will give his insight into photographing senior portraits in a variety of styles.
Ryan Brown has been photographing weddings and portraits domestically and internationally for 8 years. Ryan earned a B.S. in Photography from Central Missouri State University. Ryan’s certifications include Certified Professional Photographer, Certified Wedding Photographer and Certified Stock Photographer. Ryan's degrees include Master of Photography, Master Artist, and the degree of Photographic Craftsmen. His recent awards include 2010 Regional Master Photographer of the Year, 2006-2012 International Photographer of the Year, Fuji Masterpiece and Kodak Gallery Awards, and in 2010 Ryan won the Canon Par Excellence award from Canon. In 2012 Ryan was accepted as an International Juror for the renowned IPC competition. Ryan joined Sigma as Technical Representative in 2012. |
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4:00pm - 5:00pm How to Price Wedding Books with Tom Panico |
Wedding books and albums are an important part of the wedding photography business. During this seminar, Tom Panico will help you gain a better understanding of how to go about pricing the different album options. |
Creators Challenge Contest Entry Form
How to Submit
1. Select the Choose Your Challenge dropdown in the form below to view each open contest.
2. Fill out the required information.
3. Select Upload or drag and drop your images.
4. Click Submit to send your photos!
(Up to 5 photos or videos entries per attendee)
Rules:
All photographers retain their copyrights to their images, but by entering into this contest, agree to allow usage on social media platforms for promotion.
Please upload a JPEG image. Please Re-size photographs to under 8MB per photo.
Please DO NOT include watermarks on photographs – Images will be disqualified from entry.
Please make sure to include your NAME and IMAGE TITLE in your FILE NAME.
Please get rid of erroneous numbers or edit numbers.
(Example: JohnSmith_CherryBlossoms.jpg)
If you are having trouble with this form, please email all of the information below and your photographs to: [email protected]
Winners will be announced a week after the deadline on Instagram @UniquePhoto.
Terms of Use:
Creators Challenge Contests Eligibility: Contests are open to individuals who are at least 18 years old at the time of entry. Employees, affiliates, and their immediate family members are not eligible to participate. Submission Guidelines: Photos must be original and submitted by the photographer. Submissions must not contain offensive, discriminatory, or inappropriate content. Number of photos submitted and submission deadline will be determined by the specific Creators Challenge contest. Copyright and Usage Rights: All photographers retain full copyrights to their submitted photos. By entering any Creators Challenge contest, participants grant Unique Photo a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, and publish their submitted photos on social media platforms and other digital channels for promotional purposes. No modifications will be made to the photos without prior consent from the photographer, except for minor cropping or resizing to fit display formats. Judging Criteria: Entries will be judged based on creativity, originality, and adherence to the contest theme. The decision of the judging panel is final and binding. Liability: By entering, participants agree to release Unique Photo and its affiliates from any liability, injury, loss, or damage of any kind arising from or in connection with this contest or any prize won. Privacy: Personal information collected during the contest will only be used for the purposes of administering the contest and will not be shared with third parties. Agreement to Rules: By participating, contestants agree to abide by these terms and conditions and the decisions of Unique Photo, which are final and binding in all matters related to the contest. Modifications: Unique Photo reserves the right to cancel, suspend, or modify the contest if necessary, due to technical issues or other unforeseen circumstances. For any questions or concerns regarding these terms, please contact us at [email protected]