Best photography conferences 2020

4 years 4 months ago #665578 by Kayla Deis
I would like to attend a photography conference in 2020.  Which would you consider going to if you had the time and cost wasn't a concern?  *Price is always a concern, but I want to see what I can afford to travel too.  

Thank you


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4 years 4 months ago #665589 by garyrhook
I'll start: why? What does a conference offer that a workshop wouldn't?

There aren't very many options in the US: Imaging USA (PPA), WPPI, Shutterfest, PhotoPlus, Out of Chicago. Everything else will be smaller.

A quick web search (using those exact terms) comes up with the same candidates repeatedly. It's going to depend upon length, location, and focus. E.G. PPA is primarily about portraiture; WPPI is mostly about weddings. Research each, then perhaps solicit opinions about the most likely candidates?


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4 years 4 months ago #665635 by effron

garyrhook wrote: I'll start: why?


Yup. Personally, I'd spend money on gear first. 

Why so serious?
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4 years 4 months ago #665719 by Sawyer
Expos are fun to go to.  If a large show you get to touch all sorts of new gear.  

Canon 5D Mark II | Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM | Canon 35L | Sigma 85 1.4 | Helios 44M-6 58mm(M42) | Zeiss 50mm 1.4 (C/Y) | Canon 135L | (2) 430EX II
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4 years 4 months ago #665903 by Andrew AG
WPPI, Imaging USA and PhotoPlus 


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