(Audio Version is on our Spotify Virginia-PPA Podcast)
PhotoConnect Summer Seminar
Friday, August 18, 2023 - Sunday, August 20, 2023
Holiday Inn Fredericksburg Conference Center
20 Sanford Dr, Fredericksburg, VA
VPPAʻs retreat-style summer seminar is coming soon to Fredericksburg! We’re bringing you a variety of photography education — presented by Karen McCall, Brad Barton, Meghan Doll, and Dr. Tomayia Colvin. The seminar will kick off with our guest speaker, Joe Edelman, for the extra day for extra pay on Friday, August 18th. The entire weekend seminar is an opportunity to learn about business, multiple genres of photography, and even a night out at the baseball game on Friday night to see the Fredericksburg Nationals play. As always, our time together will be packed with learning, peer fellowship, and networking. Don't forget to pack your Camera, lenses, and VPPA lanyards!
- VPPA Members, the cost to attend is already included in your membership dues
- Non-VPPA Members – $40.00
Extra Day with Joe Edelman
Joe Edelman "Portrait Photography - Create the Difference"
Fri, August 18, 2023
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Holiday Inn Fredericksburg Conference Center, 20 Sanford Dr., Fredericksburg, VA
Portrait Photography - Create the Difference, Make it Fun, Market it, and Sell it.
01. VPPA or PPA Members – $125.00
02. Non VPPA or PPA Members – $150.00
Take Me Out to the Ballgame!!!
Friday, August 18, 2023
6:00 PM
42 Jackie Robinson Way, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Bring your family. Bring your friends. Game Time - 7:05 PM
Join us at the Virginia Credit Union Stadium for a great evening of fun, fellowship, fireworks, and much, much more.
The FredNats (Fredericksburg Nationals) will be hosting Augusta. Stay late to see the fireworks light up the sky and kick off our VPPA PhotoConnect Summer Seminar in grand style.
The Virginia Credit Union Stadium is located at 42 Jackie Robinson Way, Fredericksburg, VA 22401. It is past the Fredericksburg Expo & Conference Center off of Carl D. Silver Pkwy.
The Stadium is cashless, so bring your credit or debit card.
Tickets range from $17.00 to $85, depending on the number of tickets you purchase.
Parking is $6.00 per car, so double, triple, and quadruple UP!!!
Lodging Information
Friday, August 18, 2023 - Sunday, August 20, 2023
Holiday Inn Fredericksburg Conference Center
20 Sanford Dr, Fredericksburg, VA
Check-in: Friday, August 18, 2023
Check-out: Monday, August 21, 2023
Group Rate Block Information:
Block Name: Virginia Professional Photographers (VPPA)
Block Code: VPP
Provide the Block Name or Block Code, when you call (540) 368-8000 to make your room reservation.
Group Rate Deadline:
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
After the group rate deadline, all the remaining rooms will go back to the hotel inventory. Don’t miss the deadline so you can take advantage of the group rate discount.
Two Group Rates:
The rate without breakfast is $119.00 before tax
The rate with breakfast is $139.99 before tax for two people, $10.00 additional person
Flash Online Articles written by our VPPA members
A special thanks to Lisa Carter, Blue Ridge District Member, for her inspiring article “Making the Move,” and Edward Haynes for his wonderful and instructional article, “Capturing the Bluebird Life Cycle.” If you would like to contribute an article to our Flash Online publication page on our website, please get in touch with Cathy Benton.
Here's what you missed on the Virginia-PPA Podcast on Spotify
- Member Spotlights with Fred Morton, David "Buck" Buckwalter, and Kim Kiely
- PhotoConnect Summer Seminar Speaker Line Up with VPPA's 2nd Vice President, Event Coordinator Director, and Education Chair, Mary Fisk-Taylor.
- 2nd Quarter Townhall Meeting Announcement with VPPA's President, Jeannie Hobbs-Klink. Look forward to more information soon!
- Online ICC Review Announcement with VPPA's Image Competition Committee's Co-Director, Andee Moore, as she discussed the upcoming Online ICC Review on the 28th at 7 PM. See registration details in our Upcoming Events below.
The Virginia PPA Podcast is here! Head on over to the Spotify app or open.spotify.com , and search for “Virginia-PPA”under Podcasts to find us or simply click on the button below to stream on your device. Follow the podcast so you donʻt miss any future announcements, newsletters, Flash online audio readings, and more. Please contact Jenny Lijana, Marketing Director, if you are interested in getting involved with the Virginia PPA Podcast.
YOUR BUSINESS PLAN BY POPPY DURHAM
Sat, June 24, 2023
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
2005 Old Greenbrier Rd Suite 103 Chesapeake, VA 23320
Prepare Your Business Plan: It's not as hard as you may think. You’ve intended to. You’ve dreaded it. You’ve even put it on your goals list or your to-do list. What’s prevented you from getting it done? How would you like to spend a day with some of your besties from VPPA, learn how to take the mystery out of the process, and leave with your plan nearly complete?
Here’s what we will cover: Mission and vision statements, product and service definition, goals/tactics/list to do, target market definition, competitive analysis, marketing/sales, financial plan/budget
This workshop is best for: Small businesses, start-ups, considering viability of a new business idea, considering new product/service for existing business, and mature, successful business that has never done a plan
BRING 10 BUCKS - LUNCH WILL BE ORDERED OUT
Register for the event on Wild Apricot: https://vppa.wildapricot.org/event-5275148
CPP PREPARATION CLASS WITH SKIP BARBER AND GREG AVANT
Jun 25, 2023 07:00 PM
Online Zoom
VPPA invites you to Join Greg Avant and Skip Barber as they teach a online Zoom preparation class for earning you Certified Professional Photographer designation.
Register for the event on Wild Apricot: https://vppa.wildapricot.org/event-5295143
6 CAMPAIGNS TO 6 FIGURES
Mon, June 26, 2023
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Online ZOOM
If you think having social media account and posting every few days will cut it in 2022, think again. Today, photographers are trusting platforms like Facebook, Instagram and Tiktok to help spread their message, and while these platforms “can” be great tools, they have to be used in the right ways. Ask yourself this, if Facebook and Instagram shut down your account today, how would you market? If you don’t have a clear answer to that, your business will probably suffer.
In this class you’ll learn: The importance of owning your audience, how to leverage the client list you already have to book more sessions, how to build a marketing calendar to keep you booked year-round, 6 campaigns to take you to 6 figures, how to automate your social presence so you have more time, the importance of crafting the right offer for your audience, how using the right tools can make all the difference, how to use landing pages and lead magnets to collect leads, how to build a drip/nurture series that converts, how to build a newsletter to drive customers to your door, why driving traffic to your website is the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, and more.
If all of this sounds like Greek to you, don’t miss this information packed class!
Register for the event on Wild Apricot: https://vppa.wildapricot.org/event-5311411
OVERCOMING THE BIGGEST OBSTACLE IN YOUR BUSINESS...YOU
with Jennifer Dunn
Tue, June 27, 2023
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Ukrops Foods Training Center, 2001 Maywill St, Richmond, VA 23230
As a Creative Entrepreneur, the struggle is so real. We tend to stay in our own way when running our businesses smart and efficiently. We suffer from imposter syndrome, creative blocks, and the general thoughts that “I'm not good at doing "business" things”. Using proven techniques to improve mindset and productivity, Jennifer will teach her audience how to get out of their own way. So much of what is holding us back from being successful in business and in life lies in our own thoughts and actions or inactions. I plan to unbox many limiting beliefs and techniques to work smarter, not harder. My plan is for my audience to leave with clear action plans to keep them on the right track. I will also touch on how having a "passion" project helps keep me motivated.
In this program, we will spend some going over blocks that most people have when it comes to talking with their clients about money, feelings of being lost in comparison, how we are our only competition when it comes to running our businesses… and much more important entrepreneurs’ blocks.
Bio: Jennifer Dunn is a portrait photographer with 16 years of experience in Southern Indiana. She creates meaningful portrait experiences for her clients with her easygoing nature, and creative desire to make each and every photograph unique. When not behind her camera (or computer), she enjoys spending time with her family and developing fun and relatable content on social media. Jen is driven to help others see and become the best versions of themselves- in their businesses and in their daily lives.
Register for the event on Wild Apricot: https://vppa.wildapricot.org/event-5291838
ONLINE ICC REVIEW
Wed, June 28, 2023
7:00 PM
Online Zoom
Learn about the new categories and information that are rolling out from our Image Competition Committee.
Register for the event on Wild Apricot: https://vppa.wildapricot.org/event-5311950
UGLY LOCATION PHOTO CHALLENGE
Mon, July 17, 2023
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location TBD in Blue Ridge District
We will have models and the location, and all attendees will bring their own gear to use. This will be a shoot-out challenge! Knyla Harris and Tynesha Nicole will be hosting this event. We will be there to help if you need assistance, but we plan to get you thinking, and then our next meeting will be a Critic/Editing class to talk about the final results from this meeting. Mark your calendar and watch for updates to include location soon!
Register for the event on Wild Apricot: https://vppa.wildapricot.org/event-5319775
PIXELTHIS
Tue, July 18, 2023
7:00 PM
Online Zoom
Pixel This™ is a Mastermind alliance with the core focus on sharing images and getting feedback from our fellow members. Rely on us for support as you pursue your dreams and overcome your struggles. Sharing and discussing your photography will make you a better photographer and transform your vision.
Register for the event on Wild Apricot: https://vppa.wildapricot.org/event-5126374
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