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WPPI 2024 draws record number of first-time attendees Events 

WPPI 2024 draws record number of first-time attendees

GaryPageau
WPPI 2024, the conference for wedding and portrait photographers, recently concluded with resounding success, drawing a record-breaking number of first-time attendees and sparking an unparalleled level of enthusiasm unseen in over a decade. With more than 40,000 square feet of exhibit space, educational seminars, keynote presentations, an entire aisle dedicated to interactive shooting bays, and 65 photo walks, WPPI 2024... Read More
WPPI 2023 reaches pre-pandemic levels Events 

WPPI 2023 reaches pre-pandemic levels

GaryPageau , ,
Emerald Expo announced the WPPI 2023 event has reached 2019 levels of participation (although conference attendee numbers were not announced). Held at The Mirage in Las Vegas from March 5-9, the five-day conference and event featured more than 30,000 square feet of exhibit space filled with household brands including Canon, Nikon, and Fuji. The conference hosted 68 interactive photo walks,... Read More
Emerald Holding bounces back after COVID Events 

Emerald Holding bounces back after COVID

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Emerald Holding, Inc., America’s largest producer of trade shows and their associated conferences, content and commerce, reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year that ended Dec. 31, 2022. Among Emerald’s groups is the Photo Group, which includes the recently held WPPI conference and the Rangefinder publication. The Dead Pixels Society interviewed WPPI’s George Varanakis recently: <div id=”buzzsprout-player-12293991″></div><script... Read More
Rejuvenating the WPPI show, with George Varanakis Events News Podcasts 

Rejuvenating the WPPI show, with George Varanakis

GaryPageau
Gary Pageau of the Dead Pixels Society talked with George Varanakis, strategic advisor of the WPPI Photo Group, part of the Emerald Exhibitions company. Varanakis started his industry career at WPPI/Rangefinder and was among the team that built WPPI into a must-attend photography event. Now, after a sojourn into video-streaming and education startup, he’s returned to WPPI. In this interview,... Read More
Emerald taps Anderson, Varanakis to oversee Photo Group Portfolio People on the Move 

Emerald taps Anderson, Varanakis to oversee Photo Group Portfolio

GaryPageau ,
Emerald, an operator of large business-to-business trade shows, including the Wedding and Portrait Photography International (WPPI) Conference, has tasked two industry veterans with helping WPPI organizers create vibrant, educational, and interactive experiences for exhibitors and attendees. Beginning in 2023, Aaron Anderson will assume the role of Group Show Director of the Emerald Photo Group, which now includes WPPI, Portrait Masters and The... Read More
Emerald Holding purchases The Wedding School education platform Events News 

Emerald Holding purchases The Wedding School education platform

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Exhibition organizer Emerald Holding, Inc. announced the acquisition of The Wedding School, a member-based wedding photography education platform created by photographer and educator Susan Stripling, who remains as a consultant, and Digital Product Studio. The acquisition expands Emerald’s commitment to wedding photography, and the photography market overall, by adding online wedding photography education to its established event, education, and media... Read More
Dead Pixels Society podcast: The changing trends of photographer education, with Skip Cohen Marketing Podcasts 

Dead Pixels Society podcast: The changing trends of photographer education, with Skip Cohen

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Gary Pageau of the Dead Pixels Society talks with industry veteran Skip Cohen, of Skip Cohen University (SCU). From his start washing bottles in a Polaroid Corp. lab, Cohen has crafted a long-standing career in multiple stages in the photographic industry. In this interview, Cohen talks about his varied career, starting his own company,  business practices for photographers, and what lessons can be learned from COVID-19. Cohen... Read More
WPPI moves to August Events 

WPPI moves to August

GaryPageau
WPPI 2021 dates have been rescheduled to Aug. 15-19, 2021, the Mirage Convention Center in Las Vegas, citing “on-going COVID-19 pandemic and the associated government restrictions and limitations on large gatherings and travel restrictions.” Last held in February 2020 at The Mirage in Las Vegas, WPPI was scheduled for March 7-11, 2021 at the Mirage. The statement is reproduced below:... Read More
Emerald launches new brand identity and corporate website Events News 

Emerald launches new brand identity and corporate website

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Emerald Expositions Events Inc., the parent company of photo industry publisher WPPI and PhotoPlus events manager, unveiled the launch of its new brand identity, vision, and corporate website. The company intends to formally change its corporate name to Emerald Holding, Inc., reflecting the  “company’s evolution and core commitment to building dynamic market platforms that integrate live events, community-relevant content, and... Read More
Zenfolio’s new pre-order feature generates extra million dollars in sales in first 120 days Events Press releases Updates 

Zenfolio’s new pre-order feature generates extra million dollars in sales in first 120 days

GaryPageau ,
Photographers using Zenfolio’s powerful new pre-order feature have generated an extra million dollars in sales in the past 120 days. This unique capability, exclusive to Zenfolio, is the most successful new product introduction in the company’s history. MENLO PARK, CALIF. (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 04, 2019 -Photographers using Zenfolio’s new pre-order feature have generated an extra million dollars in sales since its roll-out... Read More
There’s no business like show business News Opinion 

There’s no business like show business

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In the photo/imaging industry, trade shows have been the defining events for decades. Industry veterans can tell you which PMA convention the Advanced Photo System or Photo CD debuted or which photokina the Four-Thirds system was introduced. CES, Photo Plus, WPPI, Imaging USA have all had their place in the introduction of hardware and devices, and are now facing competition... Read More
Sony expands full-frame mirrorless lineup with introduction of new α7 III camera Events New Products Press releases 

Sony expands full-frame mirrorless lineup with introduction of new α7 III camera

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Versatile New Model Combines all the Latest Imaging Technologies into a Compact Package – Newly Developed Full-frame 24.2MP(i) Back-Illuminated Exmor R™ CMOS Image Sensor with Evolved Image Processing – Wide ISO range of 100 – 51200 (expandable to ISO 50 – 204800 for still images) and 15-Stop(ii) Dynamic Range at low sensitivities – World Class AF system featuring 693 phase-detection... Read More
Fujifilm to showcase new and innovative products at WPPI 2018 Events Press releases 

Fujifilm to showcase new and innovative products at WPPI 2018

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Featuring the latest additions to the X Series Line, INSTAX Instant Cameras & Film and Digital Printing Solutions Valhalla, N.Y., February 23, 2018 – As the leader in photo imaging, FUJIFILM North America Corporation will showcase a comprehensive portfolio of products that offer photographers the highest performance —from capture to print—at the 2018 Wedding and Portrait Photography International Conference &... Read More
Photomore offering new photo book and photo gift combination bundles for photographers, retailers and labs Events Press releases 

Photomore offering new photo book and photo gift combination bundles for photographers, retailers and labs

GaryPageau ,
Expanded line of the most popular, professional-quality photo products offers greater choices for easy in-studio/on-site production Designed for simple assembly, Photomore premium-level photo books, décor and gifts can be finished in minutes February 7, 2018 — Photomore, the world’s largest photo book supplier, is introducing bundles including its most popular photo books, premium gifts and photo décor at WPPI Expo, February... Read More