Vermont Professional
Photographers

FRIDAY

March 5, 2021

Print Competition –  9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Please register your printed & digital prints at PrintCompetition.com. Our judges come from around the region to provide their experience, knowledge and refined vision to aspiring and skilled photographers through VPP’s print competition.

Print critique – Time tbd

A great learning opportunity and a chance to hear from photographers with a lot of experience, and to ask questions of the actual judges.

SATURDAY

March 6, 2021

various speakers throughout the day

Details to come

What’s in a headshot? 
You sit them down and go click, right? How hard can it be to create headshot? There’s more to headshot than just creating a visual roadmap of someone’s face. If you approach headshots from the mindset that a headshot is an investment and not a cost, you can help differentiate yourself from the competition. We will explore the basics in lighting, composition and emotion. Look at some client images and maybe have time for questions? The goal of this program will be to educate you a little, perhaps too to inspire you with some ah-ha moments and maybe a few laughs if time permits. 

Don Chick, M.Photog., Cr., CPP, D.C.Ph. 
Don has 20+ years as a studio owner. He’s a Past President of NHPPA. In 2012, Don received PPA’s National Award through the NHPPA. Print competition awards are on Don’s resume as well as teaching lighting programs and seminars. 

Introduction to Photoshop Painting
by Karen A. McCall M. Photog, M Artist, Craftsmen, CPP, ASP

• Learn how to turn a traditional photograph into a work of art.

• Learn the difference between the mixer brush and the regular brush.

• Learn about the smudge tool.

• Learn how to use the different blend modes to enhance your painting.

• How to fix common problems. Flyaway hair, nail polish, eyeglasses.

• How to set up and customize your pen and tablet for best results.

Imaging Excellence Award. 13 images accepted into the Loan Collection.
4 time GIA nominee.
First and second place in Northeast Districts Artist Category 2019
Diamond Artist 2019.
Silver medal in Artist Category IPC 2018
Highest Scoring image at PPAM 2019, 2020
Photographing Excellence Award PPAM 2019, 2020
ACI Award in Mass and Northeast Districts 2019, 2020
CPP Award Northeast Districts 2019
Creative Theme Award PPAM 2018, 2019, 2020
Court of Honors 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020

I started digitally painting in 2015 and received my master artist degree in 2 years. All it takes is passion. I look forward to sharing my knowledge with you. Karen

SPONSORED BY PRINTMAKERS : PRIZES AND GIVEAWAYS

WWW.PRINTMAKERSINC.COM Located in Rhode Island

virtual Awards Banquet

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

An evening of fun, awards, and entertainment. Join us for the 92nd annual VPP Convention Awards Banquet, online.

SUNDAY

March 7, 2021

various speakers throughout the day
Details to come

The Power of Direct Response Marketing With Facebook Ads!
Most photographers try boosting a post on Facebook and see little to no results. They then conclude that Facebook Ads don't work. This couldn't be further from the truth! In this class Easton will be showing you the exact system he has taught to over 1500 photographers from all over the world! Learn the power of Facebook ads and how to run them successfully! Easton will start by highlighting the top 7 mistakes most photographers make when trying to run Facebook Ads. He will then show you the correct way to run them which has generated over $1million in revenue for his students in the last 2 years.

Silent Auction Closes time TBD

Proceeds from the silent auction benefit the VPP Educational Scholarship award. This is awarded to photographers who seek to improves themselves in photography.