With one call, an insurance planner will educate and empower WPPI members to make quality decisions about their insurance needs. The Wells Fargo program accesses the best insurers and multiple products including: property and equipment, liability, auto, group health/benefits, workers compensation, professional liability (aka: errors & omissions), business identity theft, and homeowners/renters. WPPI members will receive an Insurance Report Card^SM with multiple options and side-by-side comparisons so that they can make an informed decision. With savvy, straightforward advice and insurance explained in clear terms, WPPI members can decide what is right for them. For more information, call (866) 874-0822.

Discounts, Discounts, Discounts
To make hotel reservations at the MGM Grand, go to the RHQ reservation page or go to our website (www.wppionline.com) and click on hotel reservations on the left sidebar.

WPPI is teaming up with various airlines to provide you with additional discounts on your flights to and from Las Vegas! All you need to do is log on to your preferred airline's website, choose the flight you want to take, enter the airline-specific code listed below in the discount box and you will receive an additional 2%-15% off the advertised rate!* See below for Discount Codes and check back each month for additional discounted airlines.

• Alaska Airlines (www.alaskaair.com) ECCMB0412
• Northwest Airlines (www.nwa.com) NM24H
• American Airlines (www.aa.com) A5729AG
• Continental Airlines (www.continental.com) ZEJ9C97C5Y
• JetBlue Airlines (www.jetblue.com/promo) WPPI09JET2

Stay tuned to WPPI online for more information about speaker programs. You don't want to miss a minute of this show!

From WPPI Member Craig Larsen
I want to thank you all so much for your support over the course of the last 5 months. Your support and patience during this time has meant the world to our family. The BMT was on September 9, 2008 at Children's Hospital in Seattle, and the donor was Marie (his sister). Julian is tucked away at Children's for the next two months while his sister's cells find their new home. I will be overwhelmed and humbled for a lifetime at the wonderful people that have surrounded us during this time. You can follow Julian on his blog at (theamazingjulianlarsen.blogspot.com/)

Blog Talk
Check out featured Studio of the Month Roel Photography's blog, which showcases a cool element on their blog (www.roelphoto.com/blog/)—video slideshows in their posts. Unlike most videos, the screen is larger and flips through the images like flipping through a photo album. In addition, their comments give a nice window into the couple's background, ceremony, and good wishes for the newlyweds.

WPPI Member Jeff Kolondy's blog (www.jeffkolodnyphotography.com) features his high-end wedding work in large format with details about the couple as well a section for comments with a scroll down menu. The press section features a recent full-page photo published in Elegant Bride magazine.

For photographers who are heading to Las Vegas for WPPI 2009, check out the blog Flying With Fish (www.flyingwithfish.com). Flying With Fish is regularly updated with travel information relevant to photographers who travel and those who seek to travel. The blog covers everything from the frivolous 'iPhone App of the Week' to in-depth topics on how airport thieves operate and how you can protect yourself from being a victim of theft while traveling.

Workshop Watch
Corey McNabb--Keep It Fresh
Are you ready to take your photography business to the next level? Internationally-recognized photographer Corey McNabb shares his secrets for creating rock star demand in a hometown locale. After taking on SoCal’s Hollywood scene for more than a decade, McNabb successfully transplanted celebrity rates to his hometown of Asheville, NC. McNabb shares professional secrets during a powerful hands-on workshop that will help you book more sessions, shoot on the fly, edit like a master and market like a pro. Tuition includes: Four days of interactive training with Corey McNabb as he takes participants through hands-on workflow. From artfully closing a consultation to managing an editing backlog, McNabb will free you to learn and earn more. Workshop sessions with a think-on-your-feet approach to on-site shooting, natural lighting techniques, web-based client management and color correction software. Break-out sessions with marketing and accounting consultants who specialize in strategic business planning for photographers. Professional models. Most of your meals, and transportation to and from session locations.

Who should attend: Photographers who want to grow their businesses and better manage workflow. Professionals ready to invest in real-world techniques designed to unleash artistry and improve income. Photographers who want to build a professional network of resources. Trendsetters ready for a chance to win more than $6,000 in industry-chic prizes. Attendees should have working knowledge of both digital photography and Adobe Photoshop. In addition, a laptop, along with editing software such as Aperture or Lightroom, is encouraged.

What can you expect?Take a look at our video here! To register visit: www.keepnitfresh.com

Balancing Art & Business--The Evolution Of A Professional Photographer
Mitche Graf and David Beckstead have announced they will team up to teach a one-day intensive seminar on Monday, November 3 in Phoenix, AZ. The workshop will focus on the importance of blending the art of photography along with the art of business into your studio. This is the first time these two world-renowned educators have joined forces to present a program. Between the two of them, they have visited more than 75 countries and presented programs in 46 states, and they will bring their collective experience to this unique event. Cost for this program is $149 and includes lunch. To register or for more information, visit www.gbseminar.com or call (888) 544-4149 ext. 705.

Power Marketing 101: Mitche Graf's West Coast BootCamp Tour
Power Marketing 101 is proud to announce the cities and dates for Mitche Graf's west coast "BootCamp Tour." The west coast leg will include seven cities and will begin on Tuesday, October 12 in Portland, Oregon. The 4-hour intensive seminar will cover sales, marketing and pricing, plus a special program that details the top promotions from all around the world.

Cost for this program is $79. For a complete list of cities or to register, please visit www.mitchegraf.com or call (888) 544-4149 ext. 702.

The Las Vegas Experience With Robert Lino & Michele Gauger
Two great styles, one great experience! Get the lighting and posing right in the camera while cutting back on computer and production time. Capture great images while shooting at dunes in Death Valley, Rhyolite (a ghost town) and Amargosa because it's all about location, location, location--and what locations we have!

Class dates are Feb. 11,12, and 13th, 2009. Space limited to 20 students. October registration deadline. For more detailed information call (262) 728-9707 or visit www.michelestudio.com.

Photography Contests & Exhibits
Protect Your Work Posting images online is the best way to show them to your clients, but there is also the possibility that they can be stolen and used on another website without your permission. But now there is a tool to help you find your images if they are on a site where they don't belong, it is a web bot that looks for images with your domain in the copyright field of the EXIF data and verifies that the image is on the correct site. And the best part is that it is free to participate, all you have to do is put your domain name (without the www or http://) in the copyright field of your image files before you put them online. If you want to be notified when the bot finds your image somewhere else, just register your email and domain name. You can read more about the bot at www.ShowMeProofs.com/egami-bot.php.

Free Fundraising Seminars The Foundation Center will be presenting a series of free fundraising seminars from coast to coast to help independent artists and arts organizations to raise money. The seminars will take place in the following cities: Atlanta; New York; Washington, DC; San Francisco and Cleveland. There is also a webinar on Oct. 28. All of these events can be found on their calendar: foundationcenter.org/marketplace/promotions/emailpromo/arts_month_08272008.html.

Photo MIAMI (December 3rd - 7th) The International Contemporary Art Fair For Photo-Based Art, Video and New Media, features top U.S. and international galleries showcasing artwork by established and emerging artists during Art Basel Miami Beach (Midtown Miami, FL / Wynwood Art District). For more information, please visit www.artfairsinc.com or call (323) 937-4659.

Photo LA (January 9th - 11th) The 18th Annual International Los Angeles Photographic Art Exposition features galleries from around the world showcasing artwork by renowned and emerging photographers (Barker Hangar Santa Monica, CA). For more information, please visit www.artfairsinc.com or call (323) 937-4659.

ART LA. (January 23rd - 25th) The New Los Angeles International Contemporary Art Fair celebrates the thriving art world of Los Angeles. ART LA features the most prominent international and Los Angeles-based galleries showcasing the best of emerging and established artists (Barker Hangar Santa Monica, CA). For more information, please visit www.artfairsinc.com or call (323) 937-4659.

Brilliant color photography, dancers in still motion and a worldwide traveling shovel are some of the main features in the October Fine Art issue of Rangefinder. This month's issue centers on fine art photography masters and emerging artists as well as our first ever promo guide. The promo guide features hundreds of products and specials for every photographers' needs. See www.rangefindermag.com for more.