2008 LIGHT PRO EXPO

SPEAKERS

NASHVILLE, TN

JIM CHURCHILL

MARY FISK-TAYLOR

JAMIE HAYES

LORI NORDSROM

LARRY PETERS

MIKE RIDINGER

CAPTIVA ISLAND, FL

CRAIG KEINAST

CARL CAYLOR

VIKKI TAUFFER

TIM KELLY

COLLEEN GONSER & DARTY HINES

MARY FISK & JAMIE HAYES

DOUG BOX

PAM & GARY BOX

THE WALDENS

LORI NORDSTROM - Nashville 08'

JIM CHURCHILL - Nashville 08'

MARY FISK-TAYLOR -  Nashville & Captiva 08'

JAMIE HAYES -  Nashville & Captiva 08'

Mike Ridinger - Nashville 08'

LARRY PETERS - Nashville 08'

LARRY PETERS is a self-taught full time photographer who began his career as a high school business instructor. He was awarded the 2000 Senior Photographer of the year from SPI with the highest score in both girls and boys competitions. Larry holds a Master in Photography degree, Photographic Craftsmen degree, and a Master of Electronics Imaging degree. Besides owning three studios, Larry and a lifelong friend operate a prop company which supplies the industry with well built, light weight, wood props that are made to withstand years of abuse in the studio.

Larry has authored two books on Senior photography, speaks nationally and internationally and has several video series, He is also a Kodak Marketing Program participant.

VIKKI TAUFFER - Captiva 08'

 TIM & BEVERLY WALDEN - Captiva 08'

DOUG BOX - Captiva 08'

Douglas Allen Box is a dynamic writer, speaker and author of the popular workbook series on Marketing, Sales and Promotion for the Photographic Studio. The originator of the revolutionary concept of Prime Time and Minimum Orders, he is a pioneer of marketing in the new age of electronic imaging and color copiers. His first studio was in Brenham, Texas, a small town in the central part of the state, an hour and a half from Houston. With only 11,000 people, and eight other studios in town, he set records in sales and excitement! In July of '95 he sold that studio, which is still a successful operation, to pursue a lower volume/ higher profit "Back to the Home" upscale studio.

On the road Doug is best known for a motivational, fun and informative presentation. He has spoken around the country including 32 states and 10 National Conventions in the US, Mexico, and Canada, with great reviews. And The International Wedding Institute by Hasselblad University in 1998 and again in 1999. Doug was featured in the Kodak - The Times of Your Life publication, has been published in PP of A, Infoto, CPQ and WPPI Photography Monthly Magazines and had the cover of Photographer¹s Association and has over 300 merits accumulated.

Doug has been inspiring photographers of all levels to go beyond the normal studio into a more successful and creative business. He and his wife Barbara have taught at nine different week long schools.

He is the publisher of the photographic Success Newsletter and has written several books including Professional Secrets of Wedding Photography published by Amherst Publishing. For more information you can contact Doug at (979) 272-0900.

CR Photographer, CPP, ABI owner of Expressions

Sandy Puc', owner of Expressions Photography in Littleton, CO, has earned accolades in the portrait industry for her creative marketing skills, business acumen and storybook artistry. "I've basically made every mistake in the book, in rapid succession." Puc says, "but each lesson translated into a major improvement in the flow of my business. At this point in my career, photography is not just my means of living, it's the way I utilize my energy to touch the emotions of my clients."

Expressions started in 1991 nib a single room in Sandy's home. The business has since evolved in to the present 5,000 square foot building with eight different studio bays - which give Sandy room to custom build sets and rotate backdrops easily. From natural window-lit sets to elaborate fairytale scenes, she offers her clients variety that distinguishes her from her competition. To complete the story-book experience, clients view their images in one of three private sales rooms with a luxurious "home-theatre" atmosphere. The continuity of the Expressions experience, from the photo session to each point of sale, has helped Sandy reach the one million dollar mark in annual revenue.

"My marketing strategies are key, but I sincerely believe Expressions' success comes from the bonds I create with my clients. I'm focused on making images that aren't just faces, but reflections of personal relationships. With the high school senior market we're pushing the artistic envelope and going beyond the normal cookie-cutter poses. As a result, the seniors who are coming to us are expecting something fun, with attitude."

Sandy has plunged full force into the digital world. She is seeing the transition from film as a positive and profitable step. Using one digital application with colleague Dave Junion, she's created "Expressions Collections" - a product so unique it boldly defines her photography as an art form.

Sandy Puc' has become the industry leader in children's photography, with recognition in multiple publications nationwide. Anyone who's ever met Sandy knows her high energy and infectious personality are her greatest marketing tools, and the charm that makes her stand out above the rest.      

Sandy has plunged full force into the digital world. She is seeing the transition from film as a positive and profitable step. Using one digital application with colleague Dave Junion, she's created "Expressions Collections" - a product so unique it boldly defines her photography as an art form.

Sandy Puc' has become the industry leader in children's photography, with recognition in multiple publications nationwide. Anyone who's ever met Sandy knows her high energy and infectious personality are her greatest marketing tools, and the charm that makes her stand out above the rest.      

CR Photographer, ABI, owner of Junion Photography

Dave Junion, founder of Junion Photography in Schofield, Wisconsin, started at the cutting edge of digital imaging twenty years ago and hasn't left yet. With a completely digital set-up and a 9,000 square foot space that has been described as a photographer's dreamland, Dave puts no boundaries on his creativity.

Junion Photography opened for business in 1982, offering both commercial and portrait services. What Dave is most well known for now is the contemporary, one-of-a-kind images he produces for high school seniors. In 1992, Dave began dabbling in digital technology to improve production and increase sales. With only one additional employee, he built an average sale over $650, and his volume steadily increased to 450 seniors annually.

Not only has "going digital" made the studio more profitable, its given Dave "wings" to design an artistic product that stands apart from standard portraiture.

"Digital technology has provided me with a tool to use my vision to produce a portrait that before I only knew was there, but could never realize on film. I am now accountable for everything I create. I know that my only limitations are those I put on myself," Dave says.

Dave's marketing efforts are spent on public relations and using his digital wizardry to support local communities and charities. "With the digital technology I can offer something different that makes it easy to create charity events that are strongly supported by the community."

Dave has pushed himself to learn the technology since it first became available to photographers. Now accolades from peers and client testimonials have defined him as one of the industry's foremost digital authorities. He is confident that the technology is what has allowed him to streamline his workflow, decrease business volume while increasing profitability, and design his art without a ceiling on his creative capacity.

KIRK VOCLAIN

Kirk Voclain was born on July 4, 1962. He has a love for photography that began when he got his first camera by saving box tops from a popular breakfast cereal when he was just 8 years old. He photographed his first wedding professionally at the age of only 15. He only charged $100. He learned the technical aspects of photography, marketing , and business by managing a camera store for 9 years.

He married his lovely wife Tammy on February 28, 1987, and opened Kirk Voclain Photography in April 1987 . He then quickly grew into the areas most creative and innovative photographer. He became a member of the PPA in 1988 and has hung photographs in both national, state, and regional competitions every year since. He has received countless awards, including Best of Show/Masters Division, Best CPP entry, numerous 1st. Place and Fuji Masterpiece Awards, etc. He has also received numerous blue ribbons and distinguished print honors. He has had several photographs accepted into the Disney World Kodak EPCOT exhibit (He also holds the honor of being the only photographer ever to have one of his images stolen out of the EPCOT exhibit). He has had his work published in PPA affiliate magazines and nationally in the Professional Photographer Magazine. He received his Certified Professional Photographer status in 1990. He received his Masters Degree from the PPA in July of 1994 and his Craftsmans Degree in 1995. 2 weeks after his Masters Degree, he received his greatest award to date, his daughter Scarlett.

Kirk is a member of the South Western Photographers Association and the Professional Photographers of Louisiana.

Kirk is the editor of the Pro4uM Professional Photographers Online E-Zine. This is an interactive, informative, open discussion about various photography topics. Check it out at: http://www.pro4um.com.

Kirk has been asked to speak to groups of photographers all over the United States , including such states as Louisiana, Texas, Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Michigan, Oklahoma, Wisconsin, Massachusetts, New Mexico, Indiana, Ohio, South Carolina, Iowa, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Kansas, Illinois, Tennessee, etc. Kirk has a motivational style of speaking that will keep you on the edge of your seat. He is a very competent speaker who has won several awards for his teaching and speaking. His style of delivery is both easy to understand and enthusiastic. You will not be disappointed!