Marcus Bell is a Triple Master of Photography (Awarded by Australian Institute of Professional Photography, AIPP) and Creative Director and Principal Photographer of Australia’s number one photography studio “Studio Impressions”. His images have been published in more than 30 books in 50 countries, and he has been featured in three photography documentaries, including many magazine front covers. He has conducted seminars and workshops in the USA, Japan, Canada, England, France, Brazil, Wales, Ireland, Scotland and New Zealand and is recognized around the world as an authority on Photography, digital workflow development and Master printing techniques.

Joe Buissink started his professional photographic career 12 years ago. His unique style redefines wedding photography and has its roots in Fine Art. In 2003, Joe was awarded the International Leadership Award in Photography by the International Photographic Council at the United Nations. In 2004, Kodak hired Joe to shoot their international ad campaign for their Portra film line. In 2004, Apple selected Joe to be their spokesperson for the Wedding Industry in the release of their new program Aperture. And finally, in 2007, American Photo nominated Joe as one of the top 10 wedding photographers in the world. Joe’s work is regularly published in People magazine, In Touch magazine, InStyle weddings and Rangefinder, just to name a few.

• Gives you creative and unique marketing and photo tips to take your business to the next level.
• Learn how to go after the senior market in a whole new way!
• We make the un-imaginable happen every day with some of our marketing.

Scott Crosby is a national photographic industry speaker and the author of “Senior Portrait Bling Bling.” He was named as the 2008 Senior Portrait Artists "Spa Man Of The Year” and in 2008 and 2009, he was named the Senior Portrait Artists Top 110 Folio Award Winner. Additionally, Scott is the 2009 Senior and Youth National Conference SYNC 1st place Folio Winner.

• What a portrait party is all about and how to make it a
successful photographic opportunity for your clients
• How to market a portrait party and how to profit from it
• How to get started offering this fun and exciting experience
Kay Eskridge says, “How lucky am I to love what I do . . . and do what I love?” Her passion for photography provides her daily adventure, the opportunity to meet and connect with amazing people, the ability to make a difference in her community and has the feeling to wake up each day knowing it will always be ‘different.’ She measures her success by the smiles she helps create and the photographic legacy she leaves behind.

As a dynamic public speaker, Jerry Ghionis inspires and educates fellow professional photographers all over the world with his passionate approach to photography and his natural business acumen that has made him a leader in the photography industry. In February 2009 Jerry won the WPPI Wedding Album of the Year for a record sixth time to add to his long list of accolades. Jerry’s most recent passion is the creation of his non-profit charitable foundation named the Soul Society, which cares for poor, homeless and orphan children in third world countries

Scott & Adina Hayne have a story to tell. Since starting their business in 2007, they have seen their business explode from 4 weddings to 37 in just 12 months! Their portrait side has seen the same type of business growth including being recognized as the "Senior Portrait Artist of the Year". Scott’s style is defined by moody off-camera lighting, wide panoramics and images that WOW. Surrounding himself with the right equipment and trusting his eye is the key to his success. Adina keeps the wheels turning on the business end with constant networking and marketing on many levels. Her strategies will open your eyes to many innovative avenues of reaching massive amounts of people in a targeted fashion.

· How you market this promotion
· How you sell your images
· When the best times are to do this promotion
· Products that help increase your average sale

Trey and Elizabeth own and operate Artistic Images portrait studio in San Antonio, Texas where they have enjoyed a hugely successful studio for the past 17 years. They have spoken many times at Imaging USA and are part of Millers Speaking Team. Elizabeth has won countless awards for her portraiture, including her wedding and portrait albums. She has 14 Fuji Masterpiece awards, 3 Kodak Gallery awards and many loan collection images. Trey manages the studio, computer systems, album design and designs all of the marketing pieces.

Kevin Jairaj is an Internationally Award Winning Fashion and Wedding Photographer based in Dallas, Texas. Kevin has been published in numerous books and magazines throughout the years and travels all over the world to photograph his clients. His dramatic use of color and savvy style has made him the photographer of choice for several celebrity clients as well the most discriminating of brides." Kevin's recent Awards have included several PPA Loan prints, a PDN Top Knots Award and Several WPPI 1st Place Awards.

· Proven ways to maximize your own client list
· The most effective vehicle for your message
· How to "shake the tree" and make something happen now

Tim Kelly is a portrait artist and Master of Photography, a Craftsman Photographer and a Fellow American Society of Photographers. Tim’s accomplishments include being a Cameracraftsman of America (2001), a member of the International Society of Portrait Artists (2006) in Siena, Italy and a mentor for the Eastman Kodak Company. Additionally, he has a Florida Degree of Photographic Excellence, a PPA National Award and a SEPPA Award, just to name a few.

• You will learn how to position family photography as home décor in your market
• How to network with interior designers and create a win-win for both of you
• How to create a formal program in your studio that designers and their clients will love

Laura Novak possesses the unique talent of documenting natural, spontaneous moments with her trademark almost-ethereal stylings, and the unwavering ability to capture the art of the human spirit; so much so, she was named by Eastman Kodak as one of its two “Photographers to Watch 2007,” and nationally recognized as America’s “next – generation” photographer. Laura has experience working with high-profile families including members of the NFL, PGA and several well-known celebrities. Her work has appeared in numerous media outlets including People Magazine, Philadelphia Magazine, Professional Photographer and the Today Show.

Sandy “Sam” Puć is a nationally acclaimed photographer, author and businesswoman. Owner of Sandy Puć Portrait Designs, a Littleton, Colorado-based photography studio, Puć tours the world teaching the finer points of both photography and business. She currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Professional Photographers of America and holds the prestigious titles of Print Master and Explorer of Light from Canon USA. A frequent contributor to professional journals, Puć’s first book, Children’s Photography, released in the spring of 2008. Passionate about supporting charities, Puć conducts several portrait fundraisers to benefit diverse non-profit organizations. She is also a co-founding member of Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep, a non-profit organization that provides portraiture services to families who suffer the loss of a newborn.

• Learn the ins and outs of three events that changed my business and my marketing this year!
• Get the buzz going in your community about your studio
• Implement these ideas and you are guaranteed to make more money! Who doesn't want that?

Monica started her business in the summer of 2000, working out of her apartment.  Now she runs her high-end portrait studio out of a 3000-square-foot historic building. Realizing the importance of diversifying, this fall Monica opened a second studio in her town specializing in great, affordable photography, and it's growing by leaps and bounds. Highlights from the past couple years include meeting Michael Taylor in 2005, being named Kodak's Photographer to Watch in 2006, earning her Master's Degree from PPA in 2007, and becoming a mom to her adorable Maltipoo, Lucy, in 2008.

• Our program is divided into three parts…Before the Senior Session, During the Senior Session and After the Senior Session
• Each section highlights 1 or 2 ideas on what we consider critical information plus plenty of imagery to show you exactly what we are talking about.

Master and Craftsman degree holders, Tim & Beverly Walden are members of the prestigious Society of XXV, an international group of the world’s finest photographers. Tim and Beverly are well-known international speakers and Kodak mentors. Tim is also a PPA board member and International Jury Chairman as well as an Imaging Excellence degree holder and Fellow of the American Society of Photographers.