I’m truly a lifelong learner! Here’s a list of 2017 Photography Conferences that I think are pretty cool!

January

Imaging USA

Dates: January 5-10, 2017

Location: San Antonio, Texas

Registration Cost:

Payment Plan: No

Genre of Photography: All

Number of Attendees:

Expo/Tradeshow: Yes

Bonus: I’m speaking at Imaging USA!

Mystic Seminars

Dates: January 16-19, 2017

Location: Portland, OR

Registration Cost: $599

Payment Plan: No

Genre of Photography: All

Number of Attendees:

Expo/Tradeshow: Yes

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foundation Workshop by Fearless

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dates: January 20-22, 2017
Location: Ft. Worth, TX
Spots available: 18
Tuition: $2,600 USD per student for tuition only. Students are responsible for their own travel, lodging, car rental (NOT required), some meals, and incidental expenses.

Dates:  January 25-29, 2017 (Wednesday – Sunday = 5 days) (SOLD OUT)
Location: Glen Rose, TX (near Dallas – Ft. Worth)
Number of students: 25
Tuition: $4,600 USD per student for tuition only. Students are responsible for their own travel, lodging, car rental (required), some meals, and incidental expenses.

Photo Native

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dates: January 26th-28th, 2017

Location: Utah Valley Convention Center in Provo

Registration Cost: $700

Payment Plan: YES! 50% Down and 50% due 50% is due 60 days before the conference.

Genre of Photography:

Number of Attendees:

Expo/Tradeshow: No

 

February: 

WPPI

Dates: February 2-9, 2017

Location: Las Vegas, Nevada

Registration Cost: Free for PhotoPlus Members or $220

Payment Plan: No

Genre of Photography: All

Number of Attendees:

Expo/Tradeshow: Yes

Bonus: I’m speaking at WPPI!

Vibe at the conference: It’s Vegas. What else can I say…..

 

SYNC ROCKS!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dates: February 24-27, 2017

Location: San Destin, Florida

Registration Cost: $599

Payment Plan: No

Genre of Photography: High School Seniors

Number of Attendees:

Expo/Tradeshow: Yes

Darty is an amazing conference host and cares so much about his attendees. I personally recommend this conference.

Vibe at the conference: Family and closeness. Speakers often dine and have dinner with attendees. Carefree and very intimate.

 

Inspire Photo Retreats

Dates: February 24-27, 2017

Location: NEWPORT, RI

Registration Cost: $539

Payment Plan: No

Genre of Photography: Seems like a pretty good mix of genres.

Number of Attendees:

Expo/Tradeshow: Yes

Vibe at the conference:Looks pretty cool!

 

March: 

The Reset Conference 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dates: March 4-5, 2017

Location: Indianapolis, ID

Registration Cost: $375

Payment Plan: No

Genre of Photography: Looks Pretty Diverse

Number of Attendees:

Expo/Tradeshow: Yes

The vibe at the conference: Based on the website, it looks like a pretty cool group of creatives.

Diversity in Speaker Line Up: Amazing!

 

HI on Life Photography Wedding Conference 

Dates: March 6-8, 2017

Location: Honolulu, HI.

Registration Cost: $499

Payment Plan: N/A

Genre of Photography: Wedding

Number of Attendees: Not Sure

Expo/Tradeshow: N/A

 

April

Shutterfest

Dates: April 18-19, 2017

Location: St. Louis, MO.

Registration Cost: $99 (WOW!)

Payment Plan: No

Genre of Photography: For everyone

Number of Attendees:

Expo/Tradeshow: Yes

The vibe at the conference: Based on the website, it looks like like a pretty fun education rich conference.

 

May

Xposure101 Photography Conference DETROIT

Dates: May 18-21, 2017 

Location: Detroit, Michigan

Registration Cost: $0

Payment Plan: Not needed

Genre of Photography: Everyone

Number of Attendees: Over 100

Expo/Tradeshow: I believe so

Diversity in Speaker Line Up: Amazing!

June

 

July 

The PUSH Conference

Location: Greencastle, IN.

Registration Cost: $1695

Payment Plan: I’m sure.

Genre of Photography: High School Senior

Number of Attendees: Under 100

Expo/Tradeshow: I don’t think so but the swag bag is always amazing!

Diversity in Speaker Line Up: Amazing!

 

August 

 

September

The Mint Conference

Dates: September 15-16, 2017

Location: Washington, D.C.

Registration Cost: $500

Payment Plan: No

Genre of Photography: Portrait & Wedding Photographers

Number of Attendees: Under 100

Expo/Tradeshow: I’m not sure.

Diversity in Speaker Line Up: Amazing!

LightPro

 

 

 

 

 

Dates: September 24-24, 2017

Location: St. Petersburg, Florida

Registration Cost: $299 (In 2016)

Payment Plan: No

Genre of Photography: Looks Pretty Diverse

Number of Attendees: Less than 100

Expo/Tradeshow: Yes

The vibe at the conference: Based on the website, it looks like a pretty cool group of creatives.

Conference 12

Dates: September 28-October 1, 2017

Location: Denver, Colorado

Registration Cost: $1995 (All-inclusive)

Payment Plan: Yes ($250.00 down)

Genre of Photography: High School Seniors

Number of Attendees: Less than 50

Expo/Tradeshow: I don’t think so, but the swag bags and give-aways look awesome!

The vibe at the conference: Based on the website, it looks like a pretty cool group of creatives.

October 

Black Female Photographers

Dates: October 15-17, 2017

Location: Dallas, Texas

Registration Cost: $249

Payment Plan: No

Genre of Photography: Portrait Photographers

Number of Attendees: Less than 100

Expo/Tradeshow: Yes

The vibe at the conference: #BlackGirlMagic

 

Photo Plus

Dates: October 25-28, 2017

Location: New York, NY

Registration Cost: $384-$549

Payment Plan: No

Genre of Photography: Portrait & Wedding Photographers

Number of Attendees: More than 1000

Expo/Tradeshow: Yes

 

 

November 

Showit United

 

 

 

 

 

Dates: November 5-8, 2017

Location: Tempe, AZ

Registration Cost: $699

Payment Plan: No

Genre of Photography: All

Number of Attendees:

Expo/Tradeshow: Yes

BLINK! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dates: November 9th-12th, 2017

Location: Seattle, WA

Registration Cost: $1695

Payment Plan: Yes ($295 down)

Genre of Photography: All

Number of Attendees: Less than 100

Expo/Tradeshow: Yes

 

December: