BIG SKY IN FOCUS
April April 3rd-5th at the Heritage Center at Fort Missoula
Missoula, Montana
We will be having speakers from Rocky Mountain School of Photography and Professional Photographers of America! We will also be hosting our Annual Awards Banquet for our Annual Print Competition which will be held virtually the week before convention. We hope you can join us!!
The Conference Features:
Big Sky in Focus is Montana's annual professional photography conference. Each year it is held in a different part of the Treasure State. The conference is a great time to network with other professional photographers, learn from experts in the field, party with old friends and make new ones.
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Annual business meeting
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Annual photographic print competition with guest judging
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3 days of seminars with Master level photographers
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Equipment swap and buy
- Raffles, Drawings and Giveaways!
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Annual banquet and awards
THE PIN-UP EXPERIENCE
Learn about adding boudoir’s classy cousin to your studio offerings. The pin-up lifestyle has a cult following with modern women - be it romance of an era past, the rockabilly revitalization, or flattering of poses for larger ladies. Pin-ups are here to stay! Learn the basics in this demonstrated workshop. We will look at pin-up styles, lighting, posing, and coaching for photographers. Learn what to look for in a make-up artist, as well as what you need to know to add pin-ups to your product line.
Bring Your Camera and walk away with the knowledge and portfolio to get started with pin-ups!
Key takeaways:
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● History of Pin-up
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● Why Clients Love it
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● Themes and Styles
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● Creating the Experience
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● Pin-Up Lighting
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● Posing and Coaching
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● Hair & Make-up
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● Clothing and Props
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● Post-Production
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● Previewing / Sales
MAKING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE WORK FOR YOU
Artificial Intelligence is here and it is not going away. So how do you navigate the new landscape without sacrificing everything to our new Robot Overlords?
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Learn what AI is all about, how it got here, and how to leverage it to work for you without sacrificing your own creative vision
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Learn about some of the copyright ramifications of AI
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Learn how to use AI to enhance your creativity and
find inspiration
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Learn how to enhance your own images using the
latest AI engines
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Learn how AI can speed up your workflow and
increase your sales
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Watch a live demonstration of an image being
created from the initial image through the finished, AI enhanced image
IMAGINATION CAPTURED
Offering something unique is the best way to win the best clients and you have one thing that none of your competitors have – your own imagination. This class explores the nature of creativity and imagination.
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Explore your own creativity to start making the work you want to create and your clients will want to print for their walls.
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Learn what it means to be creative
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Learn that imagination is a skill, not a talent.
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Watch an editing session taking an original image from
boring to creative.
When this class is complete, you will realize you are not a photographer, but an artist. When your passion is your work, your work is more genuine. Your clients will be attracted to that passion and you gain not just clients, but fans.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- Where is the conference?
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Each year the conference is held in a different part of Montana. The 2025 Conference will be held in Missoula, MT.
- What are the dates?
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April 3rd-5th, 2025
- How do I sign up?
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Registration will open in February 1st, 2025.
- Can I bring a spouse?
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Yes! Spouses are welcome. All attendees of the conference educational sessions must pay the conference rate. Guests may purchase banquet only tickets on the website.
- What are the hotel accommodations?
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We have a block of rooms available to reserve at the Sleep Inn Missoula
To book your room please call (406) 543-5883.
Rooms are $90/night for a single or $110/night for a double plus taxes.
Please reference Montana Professional Photographers Association Conference.https://www.choicehotels.com/montana/missoula/sleep-inn-hotels/mt421?mc=llgoxxpxWe will be having our Annual Awards banquet at the First Interstate Bank building in downtown Missoula, if you want to reserve a room at the downtown Holiday Inn which is nearby.https://www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/en/missoula/msumt/hoteldetail - Do you have a cancellation policy?
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Yes. We understand that life happens. If you need to cancel your registration please give at least 24-48 hours notice.
REGISTER TODAY
Pick the option that best suites your needs! Choose a Convention pass to cover all 3 days or if you can only attend one or two days pick a day pass. Each day includes a full day(6-8 hours) of class instruction and social time. High school and College students are encouraged and welcome to attend at a discounted rate.
*meals are not included in the cost of convention passes. Lunch will be provided at our Annual Member Luncheon on Friday afternoon and at our Annual Awards Banquet on Saturday evening. Coffee, tea, water and snacks will be available during classes.