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Last year, WPPI attracted over 16,000 attendees. This year, we are expecting WPPI to be the biggest
and best event in our history. With an all-star speaker lineup and a diverse and unparalleled menu of
special events, WPPI 2012 is primed for another banner year. Winning programs like WPPI PLUS,
Photographers Ignite and the Awards Night extravaganza, as well as helpful features like Pre-Board,
will make WPPI 2012 our best show ever. Don’t forget about the amazing WPPI Trade Show, where
you will find amazing product offers.
Full Registration
WPPI Member: $275, Onsite: $325
Non-WPPI Member: $399, Onsite: $450
CONVENTION Add-ons:
PLUS (members only): $395 ($425 after 2/15/12)
MasterClasses: $60, Onsite: $65
WPPI U: $139, Onsite: $150
Must have a full registration to add a PLUS & MasterClass.
Full registration includes: 1 free guest; 3 additional guests at $150 each; all Platform
classes (over 90 classes), special evening events and access to the 3-day trade show.
Platform Classes
There are over 90 Platform classes available for those who purchase WPPI 2012 Full Registration
Pass. These classes are extremely popular and seating is provided on a 1st come 1st serve. However, you can reserve a seat by registering for a Platform class using Pre-board. Pre-board lets you
reserve up to five Platform classes. There are a limited number of Pre-board seats available, so act
fast for the best selection.
PLUS Classes
WPPI Members only. A PLUS class is an intensive 2-day, hands-on workshop with one of the best
instructors in the photography industry that will help you take your skills & techniques to the next
level. And the cost of these 2-day classes is only $395 ($425- onsite rate). A Full Registration pass is
required (Limited to 30 seats per class).
MasterClasses
Don’t forget about our amazing list of MasterClasses for only $60 a class ($65- onsite rate). We are
offering over50 classes covering everything from wedding, portrait, postproduction, business market-
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ing and lighting and posing. Don’t wait too long to sign up, as these classes fill up quickly! If you are
looking for a small class setting with hands-on instruction, a MasterClass will satisfy your learning
needs. A Full Registration pass is required (Limited to 50 seats per class).
WPPI U
WPPI U will be a 2-day workshop (February 17-18) with a full slate of classes for emerging photographers. Classes will cover all of the essentials you need to know for your new business from top
professionals in the industry including Sondra Ayers & Jerry Deck, Lindsey Adler, Sal Cincotta, Tony
Corbell, Jerry Ghionis, Doug Gordon, Craig Heidemann, Julieanne Kost, Tim Meyer, Tamara Lackey
and more. Register for only $139 ($150- onsite rate).
WPPI Launch Pad
A Full Registration pass gives you access to Launch Pad. Take a sneak peek on February 19, 2012
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.
schedule-at-a-glance
February 16 & 17: WPPI PLUS Classes
February 18 & 19: Print & Album Competition Judging
February 17-18: WPPI U
February 19-23: Platform Programs
February 19-22: MasterClass Programs
February 20-22: Trade Show
registration
Onsite Registration & Badge Pick-up for Attendees
MGM Grand Conference Center, 2nd Floor
Thursday: 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
MGM Grand Conference Center, First Floor
Saturday: 7:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Sunday: 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Monday: 7:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Join the community
For up to date information, like us on Facebook
PhotoPlus Expo or on Twitter @RFWPPI.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). MGM Grand Las Vegas Hotel is in compliance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) and its regulations and guidelines. If you require special accommodations to enable
you to participate in WPPI 2012 programs please go to the WPPI registration desk.
WPPI reserves the right to make program, speaker and schedule changes, additions or cancellations as it
deems necessary.
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Convention: February 16-23, 2012 Thursday, Feb. 16
& Friday, Feb. 17
date
Friday, Feb. 17
& Saturday, Feb. 18
date
date
MGM Las Vegas time
9:00 AM to
5:00 PM
Trade Show: February 20-22, 2012
PLUS CLASSES
The RIGHT Track to Success
Speakers: Cliff Mautner
Execute With Confidence
Speakers: Roberto Valenzuela
Bridal Passion—A Date With Destiny
Speakers: Doug Gordon
Shoot to Sell
Speakers: Sal Cincotta
A Studio Revolution
Speakers: Jim Garner
Weddings and Portraits:
Back to Storytelling
Speakers: David Williams and Storey Wilkins
A Focus on Fabulous Weddings
Speakers: Bambi Cantrell
The Beauty Within the Moment
Speakers: Greg Gibson
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WPPI University
Make sure you reserve your seat for WPPI University. WPPI U will be a 2-day workshop (February 17-18)
with a full slate of classes for emerging photographers. Classes will cover all of the essentials you need to
know for your new business from top professionals in the industry.
Friday
10:00 AM to
7:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM to
6:30 PM
time
Speakers: Jerry Ghionis
Speakers: Lindsay Adler
Speakers: Tim Meyer
Speakers: Sue Bryce
Speakers: Tony Corbell
Portfolio Review & Reception
Speakers: Sal Cincotta
Speakers: Craig Heidemann
Speakers: Julieanne Kost
Speakers: Tamara Lackey
Speakers: Doug Gordon
Speakers: Jerry Deck & Sondra Ayers
Print & Album Competition judging
Saturday, Feb. 18
& Sunday feb. 19
All 16 x 20 Print and Album Competition entered will be critiqued and judged by renowned photographers
at WPPI 2012.
Winners will be recognized during WPPI 2012 awards ceremony. Awards of Excellence 16 x 20 Print and
Album Competition judging will take place on February 18-19, 2012 on the 3rd floor of the MGM Grand
Conference Center. Judging is open to all WPPI 2012 Full Registration attendees.
Saturday
8:30 AM to
5:00 PM
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Sunday
8:30 AM to
5:00 PM
*information is subject to change
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time
9:00 AM to
11:00 AM
sunday, Feb. 19
11:00 AM to
1:00 PM
12:00 PM to
2:00 PM
MGM Las Vegas Trade Show: February 20-22, 2012
class title / speaker
type
track
Engaging with the Engaged: Growing Your
Business Cost-Free
Speakers: Zach Gray and Jody Gray
Platform Class
Business/Marketing
Boudoir—Bold and Beautiful
Speakers: Kay Eskridge
Platform Class
Portrait
What’s Your Signature? The Evolution of
the IHNY Session
Speakers: Jason Groupp
Platform Class
Lighting/Posing
It’s a Brand New Game...
Speakers: Lori Nordstrom
Platform Class
Business/Marketing
Get Lit
Speakers: Dixie Dixon
Platform Class
Lighting/Posing
The Capture and Care of High-end Brides
Speakers: Joe and Mirta Barnet
MasterClass*
Wedding
Details Must Be Posed
Speakers: Christine Bentley
MasterClass*
Lighting/Posing
Finding the Boudoir Light:
Boudoir Session That Shine
Speakers: Jacquelynn Buck
MasterClass*
Lighting/Posing
Redefining Teen and Senior
Portrait Photography
Speakers: Tasra Dawson
MasterClass*
Portrait
Fun with Color
Speakers: Art Suwansang
MasterClass*
Technical
Carpe Diem Through Social Media
Speakers: Catherine Hall
Platform Class
Business/Marketing
So You Really Want To Be a
Wedding Photographer?
Speakers: Cliff Mautner
Platform Class
Wedding
Staying Fresh
Speakers: Joe Buissink
Platform Class
Motivational
Lighting Secrets Illuminated
Speakers: Kevin Kubota
Platform Class
Lighting/Posing
Edgy Posing and Lighting for the High
School Senior and Beyond
Speakers: Mike Fulton and Cody Clinton
Platform Class
Lighting/Posing
1 vs 100—Who Will Win?
Speakers: Scott Hayne and Adina Hayne
Platform Class
Business/Marketing
2:00 PM to
5:00 PM
Special Event: Launch Pad
The event where manufacturers launch their newest products to touch and try before the
trade show opens. WPPI’s Launch Pad will be open to all media and all WPPI attendees.
Hors d’oeuvres and Refreshments will be served.
Classes marked with an asterisk as in MasterClass* are offered at an additional cost.
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*information is subject to change
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Convention: February 16-23, 2012 date
time
sunday, Feb. 19
2:00 PM to
4:00 PM
3:00 PM to
5:00 PM
7:00 PM to
11:00 PM
MGM Las Vegas Trade Show: February 20-22, 2012
type
track
Light, Lenses and More
Speakers: Alison Carlino
MasterClass*
Lighting/Posing
The Art and Business of DSLR Filmmaking
Speakers: Ron Dawson
MasterClass*
Video
Portraits - Bring Out the Best!
Speakers:Amy Cantrell
MasterClass*
Portrait
Make Your Color Pop!
Speakers: Dina Douglass
MasterClass*
Technical
Creative Set Designs From Start to Finish
in a 12x12 Space or Smaller
Speakers: Steve Ragland
MasterClass*
Business/Marketing
Dare to Dream
Speakers: The Boudoir Divas
Platform Class
Portrait
Pure Energy, Rejuvenation and Freedom
Speakers: Doug Gordon
Platform Class
Wedding
The System
Speakers: Becker
Platform Class
Motivational
Bundle Your Business With Babies
Speakers: Jessica Vogel
Platform Class
Portrait
Things I Wish I Had Known
Speakers: Vicki Taufer
Platform Class
Motivational
Creative Portrait and
Retouching Techniques
Speakers: Lindsay Adler
Platform Class
Technical
class title / speaker
Special Event: Photographers Ignite Photographers’ presentations for photographers.
Photographers Ignite 2012 will be the opening program of WPPI 2012 in the Central Ballroom of MGM Grand Las Vegas.
MONDAY, Feb. 20
Ignite is a style of presentation where participants are given five minutes to speak on a
subject accompanied by 20 slides. Each slide is displayed for 15 seconds, and slides are
automatically advanced.
8:00 AM to
10:00 AM
Fine Art Women’s Portraiture
Speakers: Jennifer Hudson
MasterClass*
Portrait
Weddings Beyond the On-Camera Flash
Speakers: Al Gordon
MasterClass*
Wedding
Making a Sandwich - All the Elements to a
Superior Image
Speakers: Chris Lalonde
MasterClass*
Technical
Get Lit: Drama Lighting Using Off-Camera
Speedlights
Speakers: Nick Adams
MasterClass*
Lighting/Posing
Capturing Emotions—Engagement Sessions
Speakers: Fernando Basurto
MasterClass*
Wedding
Classes marked with an asterisk as in MasterClass* are offered at an additional cost.
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Convention: February 16-23, 2012 date
time
8:00 AM to
10:00 AM
MONDAY, Feb. 20
10:00 AM to
4:00 PM
11:30 AM to
1:30 PM
3:00 PM to
5:00 PM
3:30 PM to
5:30 PM
MGM Las Vegas Trade Show: February 20-22, 2012
class title / speaker
type
track
Newly Discovered Business Secrets to
Help You Succeed .... Without Going Broke
Speakers: Jared Bauman
Platform Class
Business/Marketing
The Joy of Failing
Speakers: Dave and Quin Cheung
Platform Class
Motivational
In Camera Artistry - Using Any Light Source
Speakers: Jerry Ghionis
Platform Class
Lighting/Posing
My Best Marketing Idea
Speakers: Sarah Petty
Platform Class
Business/Marketing
Aperture Intensive
Speakers: Sara France
Platform Class
Technical
How to Build Trust With Social Media
Speakers: Lawrence Chan
Platform Class
Business/Marketing
Picture Perfect Practice!
Speakers: Roberto Valenzuela
Platform Class
Wedding
TRADE SHOW
LOCATION: Grand Ballroom and Marquee Ballroom
Successful Seniors - Studios and Marketing
Speakers: Steve and
Shelly Harrington
MasterClass*
Portrait
Storytelling With Video and Stills
Speakers: Charles and Jennifer Maring
MasterClass*
Video
The Female Form
Speakers: Chris Nelson
MasterClass*
Lighting/Posing
Weddings and Portraits—European Style
Speakers: Dennis Orchard and Annika Metsla
MasterClass*
Wedding
Contemporary Bridal Portraits
Speakers: Sam Sciarrino
MasterClass*
Wedding
Law School for Photographers
Speakers: Craig Heidemann
Platform Class
Business/Marketing
Senior Photography That Makes Me the
Cool Kid in School
Speakers: Blair and Suzanne Phillips
Platform Class
Portrait
Take Your Business Up a Level
Speakers: Sal Cincotta
Platform Class
Business/Marketing
The Power of Light in the Digital World
Speakers: Tony Corbell
Platform Class
Lighting/Posing
Lab Printing with Lightroom: Color
Management and Step-by-Step Workflow
Speakers: Andrew Darlow
MasterClass*
Technical
Lighting Essentials for
Wedding Photographers
Speakers: Ben Chen
MasterClass*
Lighting/Posing
*information is subject to change
Classes marked with an asterisk as in MasterClass* are offered at an additional cost.
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Convention: February 16-23, 2012 date
time
MONDAY, Feb. 20
3:30 PM to
5:30 PM
6:00 PM to
8:00 PM
6:30 PM to
8:30 PM
7:00 PM to
10:00 PM
MGM Las Vegas Trade Show: February 20-22, 2012
type
track
Wedding Photographer Survivor Guide
Speakers: Kenny Kim
MasterClass*
Wedding
Shoot For A Book...
Speakers: Michele Gauger
MasterClass*
Business/Marketing
The Anatomy of Lips and Clicks
Speakers: Jasmine Star
Platform Class
Motivational
40K Panoramic Family Portraits
Speakers: Michael Greenberg
Platform Class
Portrait
The Legacy of Families
Speakers: Michele Celentano
Platform Class
Portrait
Bombshell Boudoir:
Making Every Woman Beautiful
Speakers: Jen Hillenga
Platform Class
Portrait
The Heart and Soul of Photography
Speakers: Elizabeth Messina
Platform Class
Wedding
Copyrights and Releases
Speakers: Richard Kelly and Susan Carr
Platform Class
Business/Marketing
Portrait Photography – Building
(or reBuilding) A Portrait Business
Speakers: Tamara Lackey
Platform Class
Motivational
Take the New Out of “Newbie”
Speakers: Anthony Vazquez
Platform Class
Motivational
The War of Art
Speakers: Brook Todd and Alisha Todd
Platform Class
Motivational
Fine Art Wedding Photography
Speakers: Jose Villa
Platform Class
Wedding
Ten [Speedy] VITAL Retouching
Tips You Need
Speakers: Suzette Allen
Platform Class
Technical
Shoot and Print at Your Events
and Make More Money
Speakers: Neal Clipper and Terrell Lloyd
Platform Class
Business/Marketing
class title / speaker
Special Event: Sony Shootout
Did you know that some of the best connections made at WPPI happen outside of the
classroom? The good people at Sony – who brought you last year’s smash hit Fashion
Show– are coming back to WPPI for another event that’s sure to be on everyone’s lips for
months to come! If you thought 2011 was hot, wait until you see how we turn the heat up
in 2012!
*information is subject to change
Classes marked with an asterisk as in MasterClass* are offered at an additional cost.
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Convention: February 16-23, 2012 date
time
Tuesday, Feb. 21
8:00 AM to
10:00 AM
8:30 AM to
10:30 AM
10:00 AM to
4:00 PM
11:30 AM to
1:30 PM
MGM Las Vegas type
track
Sports Photography Bootcamp: How to
Shoot Like an Olympic Pro and Earn Income with Both Stills and Video
Speakers: Ron Wyatt
MasterClass*
Business/Marketing
Weddings From Start to Finish
Speakers: Melanie Nashan
MasterClass*
Wedding
Lightroom and Photoshop for Weddings
Speakers: Frank Salas
MasterClass*
Technical
He Said, She Said: A Couples Guide on
How to Start, Grow and Survive a Photography Business
Speakers: Greg and Brandi Schrader
MasterClass*
Business/Marketing
You Want to be a Wedding Photographer—
Now What?
Speakers: Grant Oakes
MasterClass*
Motivational
New Secrets of Great Portrait Photography
Speakers: Brian Smith
Platform Class
Portrait
Stylized Effects with PhotoShop CS5
Speakers: Julieanne Kost
Platform Class
Technical
Beyond Pictures on Paper
Speakers: Jamie Schultz
Platform Class
Business/Marketing
The Psychology of Emotional Imagery
Speakers: Jim Garner
Platform Class
Motivational
Amazing Light, Anytime, Anywhere The Art of Portable Lighting
Speakers: Scott Robert Lim
Platform Class
Lighting/Posing
Photo Video Fusion
Speakers: Vanessa Joy and Rob Adams
Platform Class
Video
Love Your Job in Photography - Forever!
Speakers: Tim Kelly
Platform Class
Motivational
Making People Love You Madly - Selling
Yourself In a Postmodern Marketplace
Speakers: Colleen Wainwright
Platform Class
Business/Marketing
Control Freak
Speakers: Amber Stanley
Platform Class
Portrait
class title / speaker
TRADE SHOW
LOCATION: Grand Ballroom and Marquee Ballroom
Weddings Without Flash
Speakers: Pierre Stephenson
MasterClass*
Lighting/Posing
Fine Art / Painting / Corel Painter 12
Speakers: Jeremy Sutton
MasterClass*
Technical
Bridal Portraiture and Fantasy Weddings
Speakers: Rick Ferro and Mike Strickland
MasterClass*
Wedding
Lighting/Posing the Whole Family
Speakers: Bill McIntosh and Leslie McIntosh
MasterClass*
Lighting/Posing
Classes marked with an asterisk as in MasterClass* are offered at an additional cost.
www.wppionline.com
Trade Show: February 20-22, 2012
*information is subject to change
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Convention: February 16-23, 2012 date
time
11:30 AM to
1:30 PM
Tuesday, Feb. 21
3:00 PM to
5:00 PM
3:30 PM to
5:30 PM
6:00 PM to
8:00 PM
MGM Las Vegas Trade Show: February 20-22, 2012
type
track
MasterClass*
Business/Marketing
The Language of Lighting and Posing
Speakers: Bambi Cantrell
Platform Class
Lighting/Posing
Brides, Bellies, Babies, Oh My!!!
Speakers: Alycia Alvarez and Kevin Jairaj
Platform Class
Business/Marketing
Thinking Inside the Box
Speakers: Pam and Gary Box
Platform Class
Business/Marketing
Wedding Lemonade
Speakers: Dawn Shields
Platform Class
Wedding
Low-Light Shooting & Lighting Techniques
for Indoor Receptions
Speakers: Mike Colòn
Platform Class
Lighting/Posing
The Business of Wedding Photography
Speakers: Moshe Zusman
MasterClass*
Business/Marketing
Learning to Surf: Riding the
Wedding Day Wave
Speakers: Dave Edmonson and
Luke Edmonson
MasterClass*
Wedding
MJ’s Top Secrets for Pet Photography
Speakers: Michael Joseph
MasterClass*
Portrait
Time for a Reality Check
Speakers: Pete Wright
MasterClass*
Business/Marketing
Telling Stories in Pictures
Speakers: Alan Weiner
MasterClass*
Wedding
The Celebrity/Luxury Wedding Market
Speakers: Blair deLaubenfels, Christy Weber,
Mindy Weiss
Platform Class
Wedding
For Love…and Money!
Speakers: Mark Garber and Jennifer Gilman
Platform Class
Business/Marketing
Adobe inDesign: Wicked Fast Albums
(and Then Some!)
Speakers: Khara Plicanic
Platform Class
Technical
REFOCUS: The Business of Change and
How to Keep Up (Or Stop Trying)!
Speakers: Jessica Claire
Platform Class
Business/Marketing
My Mistakes With Posing and Composition
Speakers: David Beckstead
Platform Class
Lighting/Posing
class title / speaker
Conquer the Web: Using the Right
Tools Efficiently
Speakers: Matt Hill
*information is subject to change
Classes marked with an asterisk as in MasterClass* are offered at an additional cost.
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Convention: February 16-23, 2012 thuesday, Feb. 21
date
time
6:30 PM to
8:30 PM
MGM Las Vegas Trade Show: February 20-22, 2012
class title / speaker
type
track
Storytelling: The Language of Filmmaking
Speakers: Jeff Medford and Ross Hockrow
Platform Class
Video
Time Lapse, HDR and Other
Capture Techniques
Speakers: Ken Sklute
Platform Class
Technical
The Glamorous LIfe: Marketing
and Selling to A-list Seniors
Speakers: Beth Forester
Platform Class
Portrait
How Knowledge of Cinema Storytelling Has
Influenced Photography and Album Design
Speakers: Amina Moreau
Platform Class
Portrait
7:00 PM to
10:00 PM
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 22
Special Event: Canon Reception
Join your fellow WPPI friends for a night of great music, entertainment, fun, and networking– all sponsored by Canon! The Canon Event is always one of the highlights at WPPI.
Get ready to break out your business cards and share ideas with other photogs. But most
importantly, don’t forget your dancing shoes!
8:00 AM to
10:00 AM
Hollywood Lighting, 1930–1960
Speakers: Chris Grey
MasterClass*
Lighting/Posing
Make ‘em Stand on Their Heads!
Speakers: Brian and Judith Shindle
MasterClass*
Lighting/Posing
Speedlights and Speedlites
Speakers: Lou Jones
MasterClass*
Lighting/Posing
All the World is a Studio...the Secrets to
Master Lighting Anywhere and Anytime
Speakers: Michael Taylor
MasterClass*
Lighting/Posing
Flash Photography—The Truth, the Whole
Truth and Nothing But the Truth
Speakers: Neil Van Niekirk
MasterClass*
Lighting/Posing
Breaking into the Biz
Speakers: Judy Herrmann
Platform Class
Business/Marketing
Lighting and Posing Todays
High School Seniors
Speakers: Kirk Voclain
Platform Class
Lighting/Posing
Lighting Your Way to the Top with Big Sexy
Light from Small Strobes
Speakers: Bob and Dawn Davis
Platform Class
Lighting/Posing
Make a Difference with Your Camera
Speakers: Jeremy Cowart
Platform Class
Motivational
Fashion Flair for the Wedding Photographer
Speakers: Lindsay Adler
Platform Class
Wedding
Classes marked with an asterisk as in MasterClass* are offered at an additional cost.
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*information is subject to change
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Convention: February 16-23, 2012 date
time
8:00 AM to
10:00 AM
8:30 AM to
10:30 AM
10:00 AM to
4:00 PM
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 22
11:30 AM to
1:30 PM
2:30 AM to
4:30 PM
MGM Las Vegas type
track
Using Social Media Strategically: What
Works vs. What is Just Noise
Speakers: Me Ra Koh
Platform Class
Business/Marketing
The Evolution of a Wedding Photographer
Speakers: Susan Stripling
Platform Class
Wedding
See Me, Hear Me
Speakers: Jay Goldman
Platform Class
Motivational
Musings from a Master Landscape Photographer
Speakers: Rodney Lough
Platform Class
Portrait
Marketing for Your Future!
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Convention: February 16-23, 2012 AAA Imaging Solutions Inc.
Acratech
Adorama Camera
Advanced Photographic Solutions
Album Epoca Usa
Album Exposure
Albums Unlimited
Alliance Technology Corporation
American Color Imaging
American Express OPEN
American Wedding Group
Amherst Media, Inc.
Animoto
Artifex Album & Frame
Artsy Couture
ASA Books Inc
AsukaBook USA
Athentech Imaging Inc
Atlanta Photo Booth
B&H Photo, Video, Pro Audio
Backdrop Outlet
Backdrops by WHCC
Backgrounds By Maheu
Barbour Backdrops & Props
Bay Photo Lab
Big Folio, Inc.
Black River Imaging
BlackRapid
BorrowLenses
Bowens International LTD
BrideLive.com
Burrell Imaging
California Sunbounce (Bron Imaging)
Canon U.S.A., Inc.
Canson North America
Canvas On Demand
Chimera
ChromaLuxe
MGM Las Vegas Circle Graphics
ClearBags
Clickin Moms
Colorado Timberline
Colorati
ColorPop
Conde Systems Inc
Cool-Lux
Couture Book
Craigs Actions
Custom Brackets
Custom SLR LLC
Cypress Fine Albums, LLC
Datacolor
Daymen/Lowepro
Delkin Devices, Inc.
Denny MFG, Co Inc.
Design Revolution
Digital Wedding Forum
District Photo Inc
DNP IMS America Corp
Dot Line Corp
DriveSavers Data Recovery
Drop It Modern
Dury’s
Dynalite
Eastman Kodak Company
Epiphanie Camera Bags
Epson America Inc
Event Photo Market.Com
ExpoImaging Inc
F&V Lighting USA
Feisol Inc
Finao
FineArt Albums
Floricolor
Forbeyon
Foto Club Inc
Trade Show: February 20-22, 2012
Fotodiox Inc
Freestyle Photographic Supplies
FUJIFILM North America Corporation
Fundy Software
Gina Alexander Photo Handbags
Ginkgo Albums
GNP Frame
Graphic Authority LLC
GraphiStudio
Grasion Inc
H & H Color Lab
H-B Packaging Group
H.P. Marketing Corp.
Hahnemuhle USA
Harbor Digital Design LLC
Heigl Technologies
Hill & Usher Insurance - Package Choice
HiTi Digital
Hoodman Corporation
Ilford
Imagenator
ImageQuix
ImageTech Marketing/Eventphotomarket.com
Imaging Spectrum, Inc
Innovative FOTO
Innovatronix
Interact Albums
International Supplies
Invensis Photo Retouching Lab
IRISbook
IT Supplies
Jerry Ghionis Educational Products
Jill-e designs, LLC
KEH.Com
Kelly Moore Bags
KG Pro Photo/Kanematsu USA
Koll LTD
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Kupo
La-vie Album
Lavalu Inc
LayerCake Elements
Leather Craftsmen Inc.
Leica Camera Inc
Lensbaby
LensProToGo
Liberty-Ivoke
Life (As An Artform)
Life. Camera. Actions.
Lucidiom Inc
LumaPix Inc
LumiQuest
Mac Group
MackayMitchell Photopak
Manfrotto Distribution
Marco Fine Arts
Marco Photo Service
Martin Iglesias SL
Memovia Studios
Metal Mural
Michel Company
Midwest Photo Exchange
Midwest Photographic Resource Center
Millers Professional Imaging
Millers Sports And Events
Moab by Legion Paper
Moo.com
More Photos
Mosaic Development FE Ltd
Motibodo
Multiblitz USA
Nations Photo Lab
Neil Enterprises Inc
Nik Software, Inc.
Nikon Inc
Nissin Flashes by Minox
Norman Camera Company
Norman Professional Lighting
OmegaBrandess
onOne Software
Open Air Photobooth
PadProof
Photo Pie
Photobacks
PhotoBiz, LLC
PhotoDex Corporation
Photoflex Inc.
Photogenic Professional Lighting
PHOTOSHOP USER (NAPP)
PhotoshopCAFE.com
PictoBooks
MGM Las Vegas Trade Show: February 20-22, 2012
Pinhole Pro
PocketWizard
Polaroid
Portfoliositez
Pounds Photographic Labs
Premier Imaging Products, Ltd.
Priscilla Foster Handmade Books
Pro Photo Connect
ProDPI
Professional Marketing Services, Inc
Professional Photographers of America
(PPA)
ProfessionalAlbums.com
Profoto
Promark International
ProSelect-TimeExposure.com
Proven Pictures
PWD Labs
Quantum Instruments Inc
Queensberry Ltd
R.T.S. Inc
Radio Popper
RedCart Solutions
Renaissance Albums
Retouchup.com
Rice Studio Supply Inc
Richard Photo Lab
Richmond Professional Lab
Roland DGA
Salvatore Cincotta
Samy’s Camera
Savage Universal Corp
Scott Robert Tiny Triggers
SendOutCards
Serendipity Backgrounds
Shades of Paper Inc.
Sharedink.com
Shoot Proof
ShootDotEdit
Shootsac
Showoff Albums,USA
Shutterbug Magazine
SIA Albums Inc
Sigma USA
Signature Collection Albums
Silverlake Photo Accessories
Simply Color Lab
Simply Kids System By Lori Nordstrom
Smilebooth
Smith-Victor
SmugMug
SnapKnot
Snaptotes.com
Songfreedom
Sony Electronics Inc
Southeastern Camera & Supply
SouthPoint Photo Imaging Supplies
SPC International 1749
Speedotron 229
Spider Holster 1760
Square, Inc.
Squarespace
Storefront.com
Studio Style by Collector’s Gallery
StudioPlus Software LLC
SunLight Photo Lab Inc
Tamrac, Inc.
Tamron USA, Inc
TAP Packaging Solutions
The Blueberry Hill
The Board Limited
The Boudoir Divas Inc
The Click Group
The Knot Wedding Network
The Levin Company
theimagefile
Think Tank Photo
TIFFEN
Timestone Software
Tocad America Inc
Topaz Labs
Triple Scoop Music
Tutto Luggage / Mascot Metropolitan Inc
Undfind
Unforgettable 3-D Photo Co.
Unidesign
Unique Photo
Vanguard USA
Venice Album
Virtual Backgrounds
Vision Art Inc.
Wacom Technology Services, Corp.
Wall Riders
Walter’s Publishing
West Coast Albums
Westcott (F. J. Westcott Co.)
Western Digital
White House Custom Colour
You Select It
Your Look GmbH
Z Reiss & Associates
ZBE Inc
Zenfolio
Zookbinders Inc
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