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Want to roll in more inspiration, beef up your networking and add even more learning in at Imaging USA? Then take part in the celebrations, parties, exhibits and critiques! Everything here is designed to inspire, educate, entertain, and help YOU better live what you love. Click on the links for more info, and check back for updates and additions:

ASP Events
(American Society of Photographers)

Are you joining us at Imaging USA this coming January? If so, don't miss the ASP meetings and other special events to catch up with your fellow members. And remember, if you're coming to the black-tie optional ASP Banquet, you need to get your tickets early (it's sold out each of the last six years)!

ASP General Membership Meeting
Omni Hotel, International Ballroom Level, North Tower, M2, International Ballroom A
Sunday, January 20, 8:00am - 9:00am

ASP Board of Governors Meeting
Omni Hotel, International Ballroom Level, North Tower, M2, International Ballroom A
Sunday, January 20, 9:00am - 12:00pm

ASP Annual Awards Banquet
Omni Hotel, Grand Ballroom Level, North Tower, M4, Grand Ballroom A-D
Monday, January 21, 7:30pm - 9:30pm

Purchasing ASP Banquet Tickets (everyone is welcome)
ASP members should purchase banquet tickets directly on your ASP renewal notices. Non-members should contact Jon Allyn (jonallyn@aol.com, 800-638-9609) to purchase. Remember...order early!

  • $55 if purchased by January 2, 2013
  • $65 if purchased after January 2, 2013
  • $75 at the ASP Booth at Imaging USA

Picking up tickets
Beginning Sunday, January 20th, at 2:00pm you may pick up your tickets and select your seating (first-come, first-served) at the ASP Booth (located near Imaging USA registration). 

ASP Post-Banquet Reception
Omni Hotel, Grand Ballroom Level, North Tower, M4, Grand Ballroom E
Monday, January 21, 9:30pm - Midnight

PPA's Award & Degree Ceremony 

Georgia World Congress Center, Building A, Level 4 Concourse, Sidney J. Marcus Auditorium
Tuesday, Jan. 22
6:30pm - 7:30pm

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.  

Certified Professional Photographer Exams

Georgia World Congress Center, Building A, Level 4 Concourse, Room A410
Sunday, Jan. 20 - 9:00am – 11:00am
Monday, Jan. 21 - 9:00am – 11:00am
Tuesday, Jan. 22 - 9:00am – 11:00am

Ready to become certified? The new and improved CPP Exam will be unveiled for the first time here at Imaging USA! Candidates must register by January 14, 2013, to reserve a space. And don't forget to check in (at the testing site) one hour prior to exam start time and bring your picture identification (required upon arrival). Visit CertifiedPhotographer.com to register and for complete information.

Don’t forget, you can cram for the exam with our pre-convention Certification Preparation Class (January 17-19)!

CPP Class: Market Your Certification to Gain a Competitive Edge

With Teri Quance, M.Photog.Cr.
Georgia World Congress Center, Building A, Level 4 Concourse, Room A410
Monday, January 21
5:00pm – 6:15pm

In this special class just for Certified Professional Photographers, you'll learn cutting-edge, out-of-the-box ways to market your certification. See what your peers are doing to make a difference for their businesses in their communities, and take home fresh ideas to make certification work for YOU!

CPP Liaison Meeting 

Georgia World Congress Center, Building A, Level 4 Concourse, Room A410
Tuesday, January 22
3:30 – 4:45pm

Open to CPP Liaisons only, this meeting is where some great new things will be announced for the CPP community!

Critiques & Mentoring Options

Coach's Corner
Georgia World Congress Center, Building A, Level 3 Concourse, Room A311 / A312 Foyer
Monday, Jan. 21 – Tuesday, Jan. 22
10:45am – 11:45am 
Join school, sports and event photography masters and take advantage of their expertise via free image critiques and mentoring. It's your chance to improve your images and better captivate these specialty markets! Fill out this form to sign up for a mentor session.

PPA Photographic Competition Mentor Program
Inside the International Photographic Exhibit
Take advantage of free consultations with PPA Jurors/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 toward 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. Reserve your appointment here!

Grand Imaging Awards

Georgia World Congress Center, Building A, Level 4 Concourse, Sidney J. Marcus Auditorium
Monday, Jan.21
6:30pm – 7:30pm

See who gets crowned champion of the 2012 International Photographic Competition tonight! The 2012 Medalists, Diamond Photographers of the Year, and all the elite Loan Collection artists will be honored and new winners will be revealed in each of the competition's image categories.

#Hash It Out

Georgia World Congress Center, Building A, Level 4 Concourse, Registration Hall A
Moderated by Angela Carson, Cr.Photog., API and Allison Rodgers, Cr.Photog.
Sunday, Jan. 20: 9:30am – 11:15am &5:00pm – 6:15pm
Monday, Jan. 21: 9:30am – 11:30am & 5:00pm – 6:15pm
Tuesday, Jan. 22: 9:30am – 11:30am & 3:30pm – 4:45pm

These #Hash It Out sessions are not your grandma's networking bingo night! They are interactive, daily gatherings where you'll join fellow photographers to explore new thoughts and best practices. You'll be able to partake in conversations in person or via your mobile device, engaging with people you look up to, connecting with peers, and sharing and learning with other pro photographers who are committed to making a positive contribution to the industry.

This is how it works: Your questions, solutions and ideas will be shared live, facilitated on stage by Angela Carson and Allison Rodgers (our moderators!) and online by texting 404-382-8034 or tweeting #HashItOut —it's a whole new way of collaborative growth! Are you ready to ask real-life questions and hear or share advice from such a dedicated group? (No separate signup is necessary; just attend as you would a regular class!)

Imaging USA Parties

Imaging USA Welcome Party
Georgia World Congress Center, Building B, Level 5 Ballroom, Thomas B. Murphy Ballroom
Sunday, Jan. 20
8:00pm – 11:00pm
Sponsored by Canon

Unwind from your first full day of Imaging USA on us! With food, music and your fellow photographers and friends, Canon's party is a great way to end the first night…and keep the excitement going.

Imaging USA Closing Night Party
Georgia Aquarium
Tuesday, Jan. 22
8:00pm – 11:00pm

It's the perfect way to sum up your Imaging USA experience. Dance, eat and laugh as you celebrate one last time with your fellow photographers (and enjoy exclusive access to the world's largest aquarium)!

Full paid registrants will receive a complimentary ticket to the Georgia Aquarium for the Closing Night Party. Additional tickets can be purchased at the main Imaging USA registration desk starting on Saturday, January 19. You may also purchase additional tickets at the Georgia Aquarium the night of the party.

Price: $45 ($20 children under 12).

International Photographic Exhibit

Inside the Imaging EXPO
Sunday, Jan. 20: 11:30am – 5:00pm                             
Monday, Jan. 21: 11:30am – 5:00pm
Tuesday, Jan. 22: 11:30am – 3:30pm

Come see the best of the best here and feed your creative soul! It's the largest annual photographic exhibition in the world with inspiration to be had by all. These professional images come from around the world—largely from PPA's prestigious International Photographic Competition. You'll see images from the 2012 PPA Loan and General Collections, including images from PPA's Imaging Excellence Award recipients and Diamond Photographer of the Year winners.

Exhibit is open to the public and free of charge.

Miller's Internet Lounge

Sponsored by Miller's Professional Imaging
Georgia World Congress Center, Building A, Level 3 Concourse, Outside Room A311

Check your flights, catch up on email, the latest buzz and everything online during Imaging USA. We are wired and ready for you! 

PPA Charities Celebration

Omni Hotel, Grand Ballroom Level, North Tower, M4, Grand Ballroom E
Saturday, Jan. 19
8:00pm – 11:00pm

Start your Imaging USA experience in a big way with the PPA Charities Celebration event! Held the Saturday evening before the convention officially begins, the focus of the evening will be PPA Charities and the good deeds that have been (and can be) done. You won't want to miss the ever-popular auction, where you can get great products and services while helping out PPA Charities.

Student Portfolio Review

Omni Hotel, Grand Ballroom Level, North Tower, M4, Grand Ballroom A / B
Tuesday, Jan. 22
9:00am – 11:00am

Professional photographers will review and discuss students' portfolios (10-20 images) in a one-on-one, face-to-face format. (No computers available; if you bring a laptop, please bring a power cord or charged battery.) Open to Student Photographic Society (SPS) members only.

Student Program

Omni Hotel, Street Level, North Tower, M1, Dogwood A
Monday, Jan. 21
1:00pm – 4:00pm
Sponsored by Miller's Professional Imaging

Open to Student Photographic Society (SPS) members only, this is a special private session with a successful photographer and educator—Lindsay Adler!

Though only in her mid-twenties, Lindsay's career and photography have received much acclaim, and she'll help you power your photography with social networking and inspirational sources. With her, you'll learn…

  • The essential tools and best practices for putting your social network to work for you (so it doesn't devour your time and effort).
  • Lindsay's key sources of inspiration and how she solves problems and formulates new ideas and exciting solutions for her clients.