Event Highlights

There’s even more to enjoy this year at Imaging USA: Celebrations, parties and awards! Courses, exhibits and critiques! And some old favorites from gatherings gone by—all designed to inspire, educate and entertain. Click on the links for more info, and check back for updates and additions to these exciting happenings.

• American Society of Photographers (ASP) Events
• Certified Professional Photographer Exams
• NEW! Grand Imaging Awards
• Imaging USA Parties – by Canon and Kodak
• International Photographic Exhibit
• Miller's Internet Cafe
• PPA Award & Degree Ceremony
• PPA Charities Celebration
• PPA District/Affiliate Print Chairs Meeting
• PPA Judges Refresher Course
• PPA Print Competition Mentor Program – free critiques!
• Student Portfolio Review
• Student Program

American Society of Photographers (ASP) Events

All ASP events held at the Grand Hyatt Hotel

Catch up with fellow ASP members amidst the excitement of Imaging USA! Here’s a quick schedule of some of the events happening—and don’t forget to buy a ticket for the banquet early (it has sold out for the last five years).

Buying tickets
You can purchase banquet tickets directly on your ASP renewal notices. Otherwise, just contact Jon Allyn (800-638-9609) to purchase. Remember…order early!

• $55 if purchased before December 1, 2010.
• $65 between December 1, 2010 and January 2, 2011.
• $75 if purchased after Jan. 2, 2011.

Certified Professional Photographer Exams

Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, Room location TBA

Ready to become certified? Candidates must register at least five days prior to an exam to reserve a space. Picture identification is required upon arrival at the testing site. Visit CertifiedPhotographer.com to register and for complete information.

Don’t forget, you can cram for the exam with the pre-convention Certification Preparation Class (January 13-15)!

Grand Imaging Awards

Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center
Monday, January 17
6:00pm – 7:00pm

Celebrate photography in a hot new way with Imaging USA’s brand-new Grand Imaging Awards! The 2010 Photographers of the Year (from the International Photographic Competition) will all be honored tonight in a high-energy presentation, complete with an image show of these top photographers’ work! Step in for more inspiration, more refreshments…and three chances in the “money box” to grab some free cash!

Imaging USA Parties

International Photographic Exhibit

Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, Bridge Hall, Street Level

Come see the best of the best here! These over 2,100 professional images come from around the world—largely from Professional Photographers of America’s prestigious International Photographic Competition. You’ll see images from the 2010 PPA Loan and General Collections, including images from PPA’s Imaging Excellence Award recipients and Photographer of the Year winners. It’s the largest annual photographic exhibition in the world—there’s inspiration to be had by all.

Exhibit is open to the public and free of charge.

Exhibition Hours

• Sunday, January 16: 9:00am – 6:00pm
• Monday, January 17:  9:00am – 6:00pm
• Tuesday, January 18:  9:00am – 1:30pm

Miller's Internet Cafe

Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center – next to Imaging USA Registration and on the 2nd floor
Sponsored by Miller's Professional Imaging

Check your flights, catch up on e-mail, and even blog during Imaging USA. We are wired and ready for you!

PPA Award & Degree Ceremony

Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center
Tuesday, January 18
7:00pm - 8:00pm

It’s a night to honor professional photography and the individuals who set themselves apart in the industry. Held every year, this ceremony celebrates PPA members who’ve earned degrees and awards through their service, competition excellence and instruction. You’ll also hear special addresses from the PPA President and the Lifetime Achievement Award winner.

PPA Charities Celebration

Saturday, January 15
8:00pm – 11:00pm
More details coming

Get the party started with the PPA Charities Celebration event, co-hosted by the Texas Professional Photographers Association! Held the Saturday evening before Imaging USA officially begins, this is a chance to meet up with old friends and make new ones while enjoying the fun, food and dancing with a DJ!

Of course, the focus of the evening will be PPA Charities and the good deeds that have been (and can be) done—the check presentation to Operation Smile is the highlight of the celebration and you’ll get another chance at some auction items, back by popular demand.  

PPA District/Affiliate Print Chairs Meeting

Tuesday, January 18
12:00pm

For all PPA District and Affiliate Print Chairman, this meeting is to learn about current competition rules, entry forms, procedures, the Photographic Exhibition Committee (PEC) resources and the future of PPA competitions.

PPA Judges Refresher Course

Tuesday, January 18
8:00am – 11:30am

Learn about current competition rules, new digital trends and techniques related to competition entries (required for PPA Jurors & Jury Chairs; open to all Imaging USA attendees). Space is limited; priority seating given to PEC-approved jurors.

PPA Photographic Competition Mentor Program

Reserve Your Appointment Now

Take advantage of free consultations with PPA Juror/Mentors. These personal evaluations by some of the world’s best photographers and most accomplished jurors can help you significantly improve your craft. Ask questions, receive information and tips on creating exhibition-quality images, and get the inside track on how to earn merits towards prestigious PPA Master’s degrees.

Due to the extreme popularity of these mentor sessions, a limited number of appointments will be available and must be scheduled in advance. Contact PEC Administrator Jim Dingwell (.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)) to reserve a time for your review.

Student Portfolio Review

More details coming soon

Accredited PEC judges and Certified Professional Photographers will review your printed book, individual prints, or laptop portfolio. (We don’t have extra computers. If you bring a laptop, please bring a power cord.) Reviews are open to Student Photographic Society (SPS) members and Imaging USA student volunteers.

Student Program

More details coming soon

Learn what a student needs to do after school to become a working, income-producing professional photographer. Hear from photographers who have successfully made the transition from student to professional.

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