Canada Photo Convention

 

Speakers

 
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Gabe McClintock

http://www.perspectiveye.com/

About Gabe:

a graduate of Photojournalism, Gabe McClintock is fascinated with capturing the connection between couples and the emotion on the wedding day.  his work is sometimes dark. sometimes emotional.  sometimes happy. but is always honest and real. he has been named one of the top 10 photographers in Canada and featured in PhotoLife magazine as one of the top 5 wedding studios in Canada. as a stay at home dad to two little girls he has successfully been able to grow his business over the past 4 years to allow him to take 5-6 months off a year to spend as much time with his family.

 About the presentation:

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Jeff Newsom

http://www.jeffnewsom.com/

 

About Jeff:

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About the presentation:

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Bobbi + Mike

http://www.bobbiandmike.com/

About Bobbi+Mike:

If you’ve ever met bobbi+mike, you know that a few sentences just aren’t going to cut it. With personalities that are sometimes funny, sometimes lovey, and always genuine — bobbi+mike would say they are making friends, not growing a client base. Five years ago, they left promising design and aviation careers to pursue their shared love of photography. Their easy-going, energetic approach and memorable brand quickly attracted a loyal following. And they haven’t let up since. Whether it’s documenting the tender embrace of father and daughter or getting down on the dance floor with Grandma,bobbi+mike have continued to prove that getting the perfect shot does not have to come at the expense of everyone having a good time.

 

About the presentation:

Bobbi+mike share what they consider to be the root of their success – how a relaxed, down-to-earth relationship with their clients allows everyone to enjoy their session as much as they do the photos that are taken.

 

 
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Sean Flanigan

http://seanflanigan.net/

About Sean:

photographer based in western washington shooting weddings and assignments nationally and internationally.

About the presentation:

coming soon

 
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Jenny Jimenez

http://www.photojj.com/#/special/splash/

About Jenny:

Jenny believes in self-expression, love and laughing your ass off.  See also: high kicks.

She began her career as a photographer in 1999 shooting music & events for Seattle’s alternative weekly papers.  After covering a spatter of weddings from 2001-2004, she decided to refocus her business on unions and families.  Although covering a spatter of weddings from 2001-2004, she decided to refocus her business on unions and families.  Although her approach is documentary in nature, she isn’t afraid to move a coke can or serenade a grandpa if it allows her to get a better image.  She’s been published and awarded but cares more about what you think, so judge her work for yourself.

 

 

 
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Jonas Peterson

http://jonaspeterson.com/

About Jonas:

In his first three years in business, Jonas Peterson has shot more than 150 weddings all around the world and been named one of the top ten wedding photographers in the world by American Photo Magazine. His work has been published in numerous magazines and on hundreds of blogs.
How did this happen?
He left a very successful career as a creative in advertising to shoot weddings of all things and everyone around him told him he was crazy. He soon proved them wrong. By following his heart and adapting what he has learned from his very odd journey as an actor, army sniper, cruise director, ski instructor and copywriter in advertising, he has managed to attract a worldwide audience in no time.

About the presentation:

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James Day

http://www.jamesday.com.au/

About James:

Who am I? I’m a country boy living in a big city called Sydney and am married to a beautiful lady named Catherine. I’m also a wedding photographer.

 

I’ve been photographing full time for 7 years, but started photographing weddings at the age of 18. (now 27) In that time, I’ve photographed weddings in various parts of the world (USA, Canada, U.K, Indonesia) in a style that is distinct, yet impossible to pin down.

 

I’ve won a few awards yet one of the biggest accomplishments I’ve made is to completely pack up my business and set it up in Australia’s busiest city and go from having almost no work to being completely booked out in 12 months.

About the presentation:

In my  presentation I will take you on a journey that will take you along the 11 year ride since I did my first paid job and will share with you the things I learnt along the way which I wished I’d been taught in the beginning.

 
www.brianvanwykphotography.com

Brian Van Wyk

http://www.brianvanwykphotography.com/


About Brian:

In early 2009, Brian immigrated to Canada from his home country of South Africa. One year later, he stumbled upon a patinated SLR in a friend’s garage. An addiction was sparked.

Engrossed by this newfound world of visual storytelling, Brian embarked on his mission to become a photographer. Now 20, Brian runs a successful wedding photography business out of Victoria, BC and travels internationally for work and personal projects.

Highlights from Brian’s short but explosive career include Grand Prize in the International Teen Photo Contest, 3rd place in Bride.ca‘s Best Engagement Photo of the Year, and the rapid amalgamation of a devout fan base.

Brian is a sucker for love, a photojournalist at heart, and strives to capture the chemistry between couples during one of the most important events of their lives.

About the presentation:

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Shandro Photo

http://www.shandrophoto.com/
About Haley & Michael:
Haley & Michael Shandro of Shandro Photo are sought-after for their unique style of wedding photography.  While their photography has won them accolades, their strengths lie in connecting with their clients, and successfully managing their successful boutique business.
They live in Edmonton, Alberta with their two adorable children.
Awards include Top 10 Wedding Photographers in Canada from Professional Wedding Photographers of Canada (PWPC) and Best in Class wedding awards from the Professional Photographers of Canada (PPOC).  Their work has been featured in magazines and on blogs including Style Me Pretty, WedLuxe, Wedding Bells, Hot Pink Brides, Wedding Obsession, South Asian Bride Magazine and Blush Magazine. Most importantly – their clients love working with them.
About the presentation:

Practical Business Solutions for Wedding Photographers-a common sense approach to business strategy.

As the title implies, our topic is going to be to the point. A strong business base is essential for a successful photographer.

We want to share with you some of the tools we have developed to thrive even in economic downturn, and things that can help you rocket forward when the economy emerges from its slumber!

Topics will include:

Nuts and bolts – the backbone of keeping a successful business running (specific documents, processes and more)

Business strategies – is the money that you are spending on your business working for you?

Protecting your business – contracts, and social etiquette

Q&A – what is your business struggle? We want to help.