WPPI Announces Events Schedule for 2012 Convention
Eight days of professional photography education plus special events
Hollywood, CA (February 15, 2012) – Wedding & Portrait Photographers International (WPPI) announces today its diverse and unparalleled events schedule for its 2012 Convention taking place February 16-23, 2012 in Las Vegas, NV at the MGM Grand Conference Center.
Upcoming special events include the second annual Launch Pad new products preview, the third annual Photographers Ignite presentations, the Sony Party, Canon Reception and the Nikon sponsored 32nd Annual WPPI 2012 Awards Ceremony.
“The education at WPPI consists of more than a 150 classes taught by the sharpest professional photographers in the business today. Beyond the top-notch educational offerings available during our annual Convention, WPPI is also known as the premier event where photographers look forward to networking with colleagues as well as being the ideal venue to make new friends in the industry that can last a lifetime,” said George Varanakis, WPPI’s Show Director and Publisher. “And this year’s special event lineup provides attendees with the perfect nightly social events to wind down their intense days of classes and trade show discussions with exhibitors.”
Event Details:
WPPI Launch Pad
Sunday, February 19th
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Studio Rooms A & B outside MGM Grand Garden Arena
Attendees will get a sneak peek at the latest and greatest products from WPPI’s exhibitors before the trade show even opens. WPPI’s Launch Pad will be open to all media and all WPPI attendees. Snacks and Refreshments will be served
Photographers Ignite
Sunday, February 19th
7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
MGM Conference Center, Level 3, Rooms 312-320
Hosted by Professional Photographer Kevin Kubota, Photographer’s Ignite will feature up to fifteen experienced and upcoming photographers sharing their cool techniques, trends, ideas and inspirations in 5-minute presentations related to photography as a profession in this fast-paced, exciting and often very funny event. This entertaining event will be followed by an after party with drinks and live music.
Sony Party
Monday, February, 20th
8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
MGM Grand Conference Center, Level 3, Rooms 312-320
Attendees are welcome to join WPPI and Sony – who brought last year’s smash hit Runway Fashion Show – for another WPPI special event that’s sure to be the talk of the industry for months to come.
Canon Reception
Tuesday, February 21st
8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
MGM Grand Conference Center, Level 3, Rooms 312-320
All WPPI attendees are invited to an 80’s-themed night of great music, entertainment, fun, and networking– all sponsored by Canon. The Canon Reception, an annual tradition, is always one of the highlights at WPPI.
WPPI Awards Night
Wednesday, February 22nd
6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
MGM Grand Conference Center, Level 3, Rooms 312-320
Professional Photographers Tony Corbell and Kevin Kubota will be emceeing the WPPI 2012 Awards Ceremony—a prestigious event that honors the winners of the Awards of Excellence Print & Album Competition along with four winners of the International Photography Competitions. Attendees will join WPPI and its sponsor Nikon for an evening of celebration, refreshments, food and what this event is all about—recognition for excellence in imaging.
WPPI is the biggest show in the world for wedding and portrait photographers. For more information about WPPI 2012 and all of its workshops and events, please visit: www.wppionline.com/wppi-show.shtml
Registration for all WPPI 2012 classes, workshops, events and the trade show is open now: www.wppionline.com/show/register.shtml . The Full Registration pass is $275 for WPPI members and $399 for non-WPPI members. These rates include one (1) free guest pass, 90 Platform classes to choose from and admission to special evening events and the biggest 3-day trade show for wedding and portrait photographers. For information on class offerings and schedules please visit: www.wppionline.com/show/classes.shtml.
