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. |
Getting Started
How to Submit
Who Can Enter
Must be 18 years or older at time of entry.
Employees & affiliates of Unique Photo are not eligible.
Photos must be original work submitted by the photographer.
Content must be free of offensive or inappropriate material.
Judging Criteria
Entries are judged on creativity, originality, and adherence to the contest theme. The panel's decision is final.
Entry Requirements
Contest Rules
All photographers retain full copyright to their images. By entering, you grant Unique Photo permission to use your photos on social media for promotional purposes.
Please upload a JPEG image. Resize photographs to under 8MB per photo before submitting.
DO NOT include watermarks on photographs — images with watermarks will be disqualified from entry.
Winners will be announced one week after the deadline on Instagram @UniquePhoto.
Having trouble with the form? Email your info and photos directly to our team.
[email protected]Terms & Conditions
Submission Guidelines: Photos must be original and submitted by the photographer. Submissions must not contain offensive, discriminatory, or inappropriate content. Number of photos and submission deadline will be determined by the specific Creators Challenge contest.
Copyright & Usage Rights: All photographers retain full copyrights to their submitted photos. By entering, participants grant Unique Photo a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, and publish their submitted photos on social media and other digital channels for promotional purposes. No modifications will be made without prior consent, except for minor cropping or resizing.
Judging: 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 arising from this contest or any prize won.
Privacy: Personal information collected will only be used to administer the contest and will not be shared with third parties.
Modifications: Unique Photo reserves the right to cancel, suspend, or modify the contest due to technical issues or unforeseen circumstances. For questions, contact [email protected].
| PRO WORKSHOP SCHEDULE FOR SUNDAY, JUNE 9TH | |
|
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.
|
|
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. |
Getting Started
How to Submit
Who Can Enter
Must be 18 years or older at time of entry.
Employees & affiliates of Unique Photo are not eligible.
Photos must be original work submitted by the photographer.
Content must be free of offensive or inappropriate material.
Judging Criteria
Entries are judged on creativity, originality, and adherence to the contest theme. The panel's decision is final.
Entry Requirements
Contest Rules
All photographers retain full copyright to their images. By entering, you grant Unique Photo permission to use your photos on social media for promotional purposes.
Please upload a JPEG image. Resize photographs to under 8MB per photo before submitting.
DO NOT include watermarks on photographs — images with watermarks will be disqualified from entry.
Winners will be announced one week after the deadline on Instagram @UniquePhoto.
Having trouble with the form? Email your info and photos directly to our team.
[email protected]Terms & Conditions
Submission Guidelines: Photos must be original and submitted by the photographer. Submissions must not contain offensive, discriminatory, or inappropriate content. Number of photos and submission deadline will be determined by the specific Creators Challenge contest.
Copyright & Usage Rights: All photographers retain full copyrights to their submitted photos. By entering, participants grant Unique Photo a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, and publish their submitted photos on social media and other digital channels for promotional purposes. No modifications will be made without prior consent, except for minor cropping or resizing.
Judging: 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 arising from this contest or any prize won.
Privacy: Personal information collected will only be used to administer the contest and will not be shared with third parties.
Modifications: Unique Photo reserves the right to cancel, suspend, or modify the contest due to technical issues or unforeseen circumstances. For questions, contact [email protected].