january 2007 - Professional Photographer Magazine
january 2007 - Professional Photographer Magazine
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Don’t<br />
<br />
MISS<br />
January 14-16, <strong>2007</strong> San Antonio, TX<br />
Everything's bigger in Texas and Imaging USA <strong>2007</strong><br />
is no exception.The powerhouse lineup of speakers<br />
and programs will keep your learning in overdrive,<br />
and the following special features and events will<br />
round out your Imaging USA experience, making it<br />
the best ever:<br />
<br />
PPA CHARITIES CELEBRATION EVENT<br />
Saturday, January 13, <strong>2007</strong> | Hilton Hotel<br />
8:00pm - 9:00pm VIP Reception<br />
(ticket required, cost is $25 per<br />
person, limited availability)<br />
9:00pm – midnight Open to all Imaging USA attendees<br />
The annual gala to benefit PPA Charities and Operation Smile will<br />
begin with a VIP reception for a meet and greet with our featured<br />
speaker Hanson Fong and a preview of items available in the silent<br />
and live auctions.Your $25 ticket includes hors d'oeuvres, your first<br />
drink and entry into a special drawing. Mingle with fellow photographers<br />
and industry leaders, then get preferred seating for our<br />
new series, PPA Legends. Hanson Fong will kick off this series with<br />
a tribute to the late Rocky Gunn. See how one legend influenced<br />
another in an audiovisual show featuring the spectacular images<br />
created by both Rocky and Hanson. Listen while Hanson relates<br />
how Rocky influenced him to become one of the great modern<br />
wedding photographers.<br />
PPA Charities’ Celebration Event will continue after the VIP<br />
Reception with silent and live auctions with items ranging from<br />
photographic equipment to fine art images, sports and rock & roll<br />
memorabilia. The Celebration will conclude with PPA Charities<br />
President, Mary Fisk-Taylor, presenting a contribution to Operation<br />
Smile, our selected charity.<br />
Tickets are limited – buy yours today by calling 800.786.6277 or<br />
order them when you register online at www.ImagingUSA.org.<br />
SUPER PROGRAM WITH GREGORY HEISLER<br />
On Monday night, January 15, iconic portrait photographer Gregory<br />
Heisler will present the Imaging USA Super Program:“Before Chips<br />
to After Digital - Making a Transition.”Well known for his TIME<br />
magazine covers, Gregory is one of foremost editorial portraitists<br />
working today. During his presentation, he will display his stunning<br />
array of work while sharing experiences from photographing some<br />
of the world's most notable figures. Gregory will also talk about<br />
how working with digital technology has changed his way of “seeing”<br />
photography.<br />
WORLD'S LARGEST ANNUAL PRINT EXHIBIT<br />
The world's largest annual display of professional photography<br />
accompanies Imaging USA. Award-winning images from around<br />
the world will be on hand, largely from PPA's prestigious<br />
International Print Competition. This year's print exhibit will<br />
include special displays from Lifetime Achievement Award<br />
winner Al Gilbert. There is also a space for student volunteers to<br />
have their portfolios critiqued by PPA Print Exhibition judges.<br />
IMAGING EXPO<br />
You already know that your Imaging USA experience wouldn't be<br />
complete without visiting the Imaging Expo, where the industry's<br />
top manufacturers, suppliers and service providers showcase their<br />
latest, greatest items on the expansive trade show floor. And watch<br />
for special exhibitor presentations in the Expo theatre!<br />
MICROSOFT THEATRE AT IMAGING USA EXPO<br />
Microsoft Icons of Imaging Denis Reggie and Bambi Cantrell will<br />
appear daily in the Microsoft Theater at the <strong>2007</strong> Imaging USA<br />
Expo sharing their proven methods regarding style, workflow,<br />
and marketing techniques for award-winning wedding and portrait<br />
photography. An efficient and effective process is crucial for a<br />
successful business and Denis and Bambi will demonstrate the<br />
tools, applications, and hardware they use everyday in their<br />
Windows-based workflow. Admission is open to all Imaging Expo<br />
attendees.<br />
Daily Schedule: 1:00 PM Denis Reggie<br />
2:30 PM Bambi Cantrell<br />
4:00 PM Windows Vista Preview<br />
PLENTY OF NIGHTLIFE<br />
When you are finished for the day and have had enough of<br />
remembering the Alamo and strolling the San Antonio Riverwalk,<br />
join Canon for their Sunday night convention kickoff party, Fiesta<br />
Noche del Rio. On Tuesday night, Kodak puts an exclamation point<br />
on the convention with its Swashbuckler's Soiree, a pirate-themed<br />
party celebrating Imaging USA's next destination, Tampa Bay,<br />
Florida. Both parties are open to all Imaging USA attendees.<br />
FREE IMAGE CONSULTATIONS<br />
Sign up for a complimentary consultation with PPA-Affiliated Jurors<br />
and learn what makes master photographic works so<br />
universally appealing.<br />
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www.ImagingUSA.org P40
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