About the Show

Last year, WPPI attracted over 16,000 attendees.  This year, we are expecting WPPI to be the biggest and best event in our history.  With an all-star speaker lineup and a diverse and unparalleled menu of special events, WPPI 2012 is primed for another banner year.  Winning programs like WPPI University, Photographers Ignite and the Awards Night extravaganza, as well as helpful features like Pre-Board, will make WPPI 2012 our best show ever.  And don't forget about the amazing WPPI Trade Show, where you'll find amazing product offers.

Why come to WPPI?
We invited our headlining speakers and renowned industry leaders to submit a creative video take on why they love WPPI, what inspired them to come to the show, or how it's changed their business. To say the least— we received videos that will definitely get you excited for WPPI 2012. Watch the WPPI 2012 Speaker Videos!

There are over 150 classes to help you become a better photographer. From lighting, posing to marketing and beyond, there’s a class that can help sharpen your craft.

Platform Classes
There are over 90 Platform classes available for those who purchase a WPPI 2012 Full Registration Pass. These classes are extremely popular and seating is provided on a walk-in basis. However, you can reserve a seat by registering for a Platform class using Pre-board. Pre-board lets you reserve up to five Platform classes. There are a limited number of Pre-board seats available, so act fast for the best selection.  Register now using Pre-Board.

PLUS Classes
Offered to WPPI Members only. A PLUS class is an intensive 2-day, hands-on workshop with one of the best instructors in the photography industry that will help you take your skills & techniques to the next level. The cost of these 2-day classes is only $395 ($425- onsite rate). A Full Registration pass is required (Limited to 30 seats per class).

MasterClasses
Don't forget about our amazing list of MasterClasses for only $60 a class ($65- onsite rate). We're offering 50 classes covering everything from wedding, portrait, post-production, business marketing, and lighting and posing, but don't wait too long to sign up, as these classes fill up quickly! If you’re looking for a small class setting with hands-on instruction, a MasterClass will satisfy your learning needs. A Full Registration pass is required (Limited to 50 seats per class).

WPPI U
WPPI U will be a 2-day workshop (February 17-18) with a full slate of classes for emerging photographers. Classes will cover all of the essentials you need to know for your new business from top professionals in the industry including Sondra Ayers & Jerry Deck, Lindsey Adler, Sal Cincotta, Tony Corbell, Jerry Ghionis, Doug Gordon, Craig Heidemann, Julieanne Kost, Tim Meyer and more. Register for only $139 ($150- onsite rate). Click here to to see the classes and schedule .

WPPI Launch Pad
A Full Registration pass gives you access to Launch Pad. Take a sneak peek at the latest and greatest products from WPPI’s exhibitors before the trade show even opens (February 19, 2012). WPPI’s Launch Pad will be open to all media and all WPPI attendees.

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