The 2025 Convention promises a comprehensive and inspiring experience for photographers of all levels. From profit strategies to exploring the art of light and leveraging the power of AI, attendees will gain valuable insights and practical skills. The event will feature award-winning photography experts sharing their knowledge and expertise through engaging lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on workshops. Don’t miss out!

Highlights of the convention include:

• Jessica Robertson presents Seven Secrets for Stepping Up Your Profit & Not Every Client is a Model: Learn how to increase your revenue and streamline your business by focusing on processes, pricing, and products. Then she’ll dive into Not Every Client is a Model. This is a PPA approved CE course, MDPPA and PPA members will receive one CE merit for attending.

MDPPA and PPA Member Tickets: $79 through 3/31/25; $99 starting 4/1/25

Non-Member Tickets: $129 through 3/31/25; $149 starting 4/1/25

• Kim Kiely presents Seeing the Light: Explore Rembrandt's lighting and apply it to your own photography. Come delve into the art of creating drama, playing with shadow, and embracing light that only one of the masters could inspire.

This event is free to everyone!

• Chris Fritchie presents AI Unleashed: Redefining Photography in the Digital Age: Come discover how to utilize AI tools to enhance your workflow and creativity. A full-day seminar focused on harnessing the power of AI to create amazing portrait work that will leave your clients wanting more!

MDPPA Member Tickets: Free

All Non-MDPPA Member Tickets: $129 through 3/31/25; $149 starting 4/1/25

• Kristi Odom presents Celebrating Wildlife Through Photography: Learn to capture stunning wildlife images and tell compelling stories. She will share tips on how to unlock the secret lives of creatures big and small with simple techniques to the more advanced.

MDPPA Member Tickets: Free

All Non-MDPPA Member Tickets: $49 through 3/31/25; $69 starting 4/1/25

• Samantha Marshall presents Perfecting the Headshot: Process, Communication, & Bridging the Gap with Practice: Learn essential techniques for creating professional headshots. Gear up to learn essential techniques for lighting, posing, and composition to create polished, professional images.

MDPPA Member Tickets: Free

All Non-MDPPA Member Tickets: $49 through 3/31/25; $69 starting 4/1/25

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