WPPI Announces WPPI U Speakers

University-style, two-day Photography 101 course for emerging professional photographers takes place during WPPI 2013

New York, NY (February 6, 2013) – Wedding & Portrait Photographers International (WPPI) announces today its speaker and instructor line-up for WPPI U taking place Friday, March 8th and Saturday, March 9th at WPPI 2013 in Las Vegas. This university-style, two-day workshop provides the fundamentals of photography to help today's up-and-coming photographers strengthen their shooting skills and learn how to be successful in their business and marketing practices.

Scheduled to teach at WPPI U are renowned Professional Photographers Jerry Ghionis, Kevin Kubota,  Henk Van Kooten, Doug Gordon, Moshe Zusman, Lindsey Adler, JP Elario, Jared Platt, Tim Meyer and many more.

"WPPI U has been an astounding success since it was first introduced in 2011 and we are thrilled to offer the program again this year,” said Jason Groupp, Director of WPPI. "The "U' as we like to call it is the perfect kick starter for photographers in their first few years, and a great way to kickoff this years WPPI conference and expo.  Attendees will not only learn some basics of photography from lighting and posing to postproduction of digital images, they will also learn about important business and marketing tools as it relates to running their own business. To top it off, at the end of day one we'll have portfolio reviews for each attendee. Imagine getting advice and helpful critiques from our instructors one on one!”

All WPPI 2013 classes, events and trade show will take place at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, NV, from March 7-14, 2013. WPPI U will take place on Friday, March 8th and Saturday, March 9th during the WPPI 2013 annual conference.

WPPI U classes will include topics such as:

• Lighting and Posing
• Business and Branding
• Marketing
• Postproduction (Lightroom and Photoshop)
• Social Media
• Weddings, Portraits, and Seniors

Each class is two hours and a Portfolio Review and Reception for participants will be hosted at the conclusion of the first day. Attendees will receive a certificate of completion from WPPI and a WPPI U T-shirt. The advance-purchase price for WPPI U is $125 for the two-day program if purchased online by March 6, 2013. The onsite price is $150.

WPPI U sponsors include: Graphistudio, Bay Photo, Sigma, Millers, Adobe and more.

For more information about WPPI 2013 and all of its workshops and events, please visit: www.wppionline.com/wppi-show.shtml