january 2007 - Professional Photographer Magazine
january 2007 - Professional Photographer Magazine
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General Information<br />
Imaging USA January 14-16, <strong>2007</strong> San Antonio, TX<br />
MARKETING CONSULTATIONS BY SMS<br />
PPA and Studio Management Services (SMS) is offering free halfhour<br />
marketing consultations to interested PPA member attendees.<br />
Go to the Information Booth in the Imaging USA registration area<br />
to make an appointment. Time slots are limited, so register early!<br />
Starting times are every 30 minutes in Booth 723 in the Imaging<br />
EXPO during the following hours:<br />
Sunday, January 14 11:30 am - 3:30 pm<br />
Monday, January 15 11:30 am - 3:30 pm<br />
Tuesday, January 16 11:30 am - 2:30 pm<br />
MEDIA OFFICE / MEDIA REGISTRATION<br />
Imaging USA’s Media Office features a lounge and work areas to<br />
serve the needs of reporters covering the Imaging USA<br />
convention. Exhibitors' product and media kits are also available in<br />
the Media Office. Pre-registered members of the media may<br />
obtain their press badges in the Media Office. To register onsite<br />
for a media pass, you must present valid media credentials.<br />
Registered members of the media are permitted into the EXPO<br />
one hour before its opening on Monday, January 15 and Tuesday,<br />
January 16. The Media Office is located across from the registration<br />
area. Phone: 210-582-7015. Hours are as follows:<br />
Sunday, January 14 8:00 am - 5:30 pm<br />
Monday, January 15 8:00 am - 5:30 pm<br />
Tuesday, January 16 8:00 am - 4:30 pm<br />
MERITS<br />
All registered PPA members in good standing will earn one<br />
service merit for attending Imaging USA. PPA members attending<br />
business modules will receive one merit per class. Members<br />
attending the three-day pre-convention class will receive two<br />
merits. If you require a printed copy, please email Marisa Pitts at<br />
mpitts@ppa.com.<br />
PARKING<br />
Hotel Parking Per Day: (rates subject to change)<br />
Hilton: Self park / $15.00<br />
Westin: Valet park only / $27.00<br />
Holiday Inn: Self park / $14.00<br />
Menger: Self park / $25.00<br />
Hotel Contessa: Valet park only / $25.00<br />
LaQuinta: Self park / $15.00<br />
St. Anthony: Self park / $15.00<br />
Gunther: Valet park only / $22.00<br />
Homewood Suites: Valet park only / $20<br />
P43 www.ImagingUSA.org<br />
Public Parking Per Day: (rates subject to change)<br />
Marina Garage (850 E. Commerce): Closest to the Convention<br />
Center, next to the Marriott River Walk Hotel and across the street<br />
from the Convention Center. Flat Event Rate: $8.00<br />
River Bend Parking Garage (210 E. Presa): next to the Hilton<br />
Palacio del Rio Hotel and near the Convention Center. Flat Event<br />
Rate: $7.00<br />
Houston Nolan Lot (1015 E. Houston): Near Convention Center.<br />
Flat Event Rate: $5.00<br />
Center Street Lot (243 Center): Near Convention Center. Flat<br />
Event Rate: $7 and up<br />
PPA PRINT COMPETITION MENTOR PROGRAM<br />
(Due to the extreme popularity of these mentor sessions, a limited<br />
number of appointments will be available).<br />
PPA's Photographic Exhibition Committee is offering FREE<br />
consultations with PPA Juror/Mentors at Imaging USA. Take this<br />
opportunity to get personal evaluations of your images. Jurors will<br />
review the 12 elements used to evaluate and score prints and will<br />
make suggestions on what can be done to improve your skills and<br />
business by participating in print competitions.You will have the<br />
opportunity to ask questions, receive information and tips on how<br />
to create exhibition quality images, and get the inside track on<br />
how to earn merits towards the prestigious PPA Master of<br />
Photography degree.<br />
To reserve a time for your review, contact PEC administrator, Jim<br />
Dingwell at the PEC information desk inside the print exhibit.<br />
The private consultation booths will be located in the Print Exhibit<br />
area. Jurors will be available:<br />
Sunday, January 14 11:00 am - 4:00 pm<br />
Monday, January 15 11:00 am - 4:00 pm<br />
Tuesday, January 16 11:00 am - 2:00 pm<br />
PROGRAMMING<br />
We've made it simpler than any other show for you to get the<br />
education you need most all in one place! You have 65+<br />
educational sessions to choose from - follow the track or<br />
conference of your choice, or mix it up if your interests vary:<br />
SEPCON - Sport & Event <strong>Photographer</strong>s Conference:<br />
High caliber speakers will provide instruction and information<br />
on methods that have proven successful for sport and event<br />
photographers all over the country. Brought to you by the<br />
Society of Sport & Event <strong>Photographer</strong>s (SEP)<br />
Commercial Photography Conference: Designed to<br />
boost the careers of commercial pros, this conference addresses<br />
unique concerns and issues dealt with by commercial photographers<br />
every day. Brought to you by Commercial <strong>Photographer</strong>s<br />
International (CPI).
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