INDUSTRY LEADERS
These are some of the leading photographers in the industry today. Award winning, rule breaking and taking the nation by surprise with their new and amazing work. If you want to take your photography to the next level, I suggest checking out their site, most of them offer workshops or one-on-one training sessions.
SARAH PETTY PHOTOGRAPHY & THE JOY OF MARKETING
- Sarah Petty, after only 5 years in business was recognized by PPA’s Studio Management Services as one of the most profitable in the country. With nearly 20 combined years of advertising and marketing experience at Coca-Cola, a top area advertising agency and her own successful boutique photography studio, Sarah is thrilled to bring some of the top industry leaders to you for this day of FREE marketing education through The Joy of Marketing!
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ROD EVANS
- Portrait artist and PPA National Award winner, Rod Evans, is a member of the prestigious Society of XXV, an international group of the world’s finest photographers. He lectures internationally at a host of venues including PPA’s Imaging USA, WPPI and Senior Portrait Artists events.
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BEBB STUDIOS
- If you had told Stephen & Jennifer Bebb that their part time photography business would change their lives completely, they would have laughed at you. But today, 10 years later, American Photo Magazine named the Bebbs as one of the Top 10 Wedding Studios in the world. While raising their children the Bebb’s have become two of the most sought after photographers, and educators, in their industry.
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PICTURE THIS PHOTOGRAPHY
- 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.
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COLLEEN & CO.
- Colleen Gonsar owns two successful portrait studios and has been in business for 20 years. She concentrates on high school seniors, families and children. In 2009, Colleen partnered with Darty Hines to start SYNC, a conference for professional photographers.
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SCOTT HAYNE PHOTOGRAPHY & NO RULES WORKSHOP
- 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 panoramas 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.
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TAMARA LACKEY
- Tamara Lackey has a passion for teaching and speaking at seminars and conventions in the U.S. and abroad, featured repeatedly in Rangefinder Magazine, Professional Photographer Magazine and Professional ImageMaker. Her work has appeared in a variety of publications, including Vogue, O Magazine, Town & Country, Martha Stewart Living, Elle, and Parenting Magazine. Her photography has also been showcased on The Marha Stewart Show and Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. Her book, “The Art of Children’s Portrait Photography” is one of the top-selling books in the field.
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LAURA NOVAK PHOTOGRAPHY
- 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.
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SANDY PUC PORTRAIT DESIGN
Sandy “Sam” Pu? is a nationally acclaimed photographer, author and businesswoman. Owner of Sandy Pu? Portrait Designs, a Littleton, Colorado-based photography studio, Pu? 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, Pu?’s first book, Children’s Photography, released in the spring of 2008. Passionate about supporting charities, Pu? 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.