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SPAC Conference Schedule of Sessions (updated and finalized 1/6/2015)
Thursday: January 22nd, 2015
- 7:30am- Registration Opens
- 8:00am- Noon- SPAC University SCHOOLS 101-Chris Wunder (Room: Sonoma A)
- 8:30am-10:00am- SPAC University- SPORTS 101- Dave Stock (Room: Sonoma C)
- 9:00am-10:00am- Advance Photographers Roundtable 1 Human Resource Calvin Harrell -Lead (Room: Sonoma D)
- 10:00am-10:30am- Coffee Break
- 10:30am-Noon- SPAC University SPORTS 202- Bill Champion(Room: Sonoma C)
- 10:30am-Noon- Advance Photographers Roundtable 2 Business Management (Room: Sonoma D)
- Noon: Garden Lunch Buffet provided please get vouchers at end of class or at Registration.
- 1:00pm-4:30pm- SPAC University SCHOOLS 202- Chris Wunder (Room: Sonoma A)
- 1:15pm- 2:30pm The Great Debate Dry vs. RA4 Wet Production- Calvin Harrell
(Room: Sonoma C)
- 1:15pm-2:30pm- SPAC University SPORTS Picture Day Photography Demonstration with Dave Stock (Room: Sonoma B)
- 2:45pm- 4:00- White Screen Demonstration and Presentation with
Nick Mylas (Room: Sonoma D)MODERATOR – Marty Brown
- 2:45-4:00pm- Internet Commerce- (Room: Sonoma C) MODERATOR – TJ Rak
- 4:30pm-6:00 Hospitality Suite Hosted by SPAC and JD Photo
**6:00pm-8:00 Bowling Event hosted by SPAC and H&H Color.**
Friday: January 23rd, 2015
- 7:30am Registration opens
- 7:30am- 8:30 Breakfast (Ballroom)
- 8:00am- 8:20 Door Prizes (Ballroom)
- 8:40-9:45- An Overview of the Sales Process Wayne Barksdale (Room: Sonoma C&D)
- 8:40am-9:45am- The Well-Oiled Picture Day Machine – Make it Super-Efficient! with Chris Wunder
(Room: Sonoma B)
- 8:40am-9:45am- A New Way of Thinking about Student Portraits with Neal Freed.
(Room: Sonoma A) MODERATOR – Mark Oliver
- 10:00am-11:00am- 9 Steps of Sales, 4 Techniques Wayne Barksdale (Room: Sonoma C&D)
- 10:00am-11:00am- Green Screen Workflows – Incorporating Cutting Edge Digital Knockout Technology for the Most Natural Looking Results with Michael Sheasby of Jalea Technology Inc -(Room: Sonoma B)MODERATOR – Mychalene Black
- 10:00am-11:00am- Freed Spirit Photography Demonstration and Workflow with Neal Freed (Room: Sonoma B) MODERATOR – Brent Petrenskik
- 11:15am-Noon- Better Planning Equals Better Results (Room: Sonoma C&D) MODERATOR – Wayne Barksdale
11:15am-Noon- Market Trends in Senior Portraits by Jeff and Lisa Wilkinson
(Room: Sonoma A) MODERATOR – Chris Garcia
- 11:15am-Noon- Mirrorless is MORE: 4K Reasons to Embrace the Future of Photography! – Suzette Allen (Room: Sonoma A) MODERATOR – Mike Figgins
- Noon- Lunch Provided Door Prizes (Ballroom)
- 1:15pm-2:15pm- Managing Your Online Reputation (Room: Sonoma C&D)
- MODERATOR -Amanda Rak
- 1:15pm-2:15pm- A New Look at Sales and Marketing with Neal Freed (Room: Sonoma A)
MODERATOR – Mike Figgins
- 1:15-pm-2:15pm- Senior Portraits Photography Demonstration with Jeff and Lisa Wilkinson (Room: Sonoma B)MODERATOR – John Coopey
- 2:30pm-3:30- A Primer on Preschool Photography with Wendy Lenox (Room: Sonoma A)
- 2:30pm-3:30pm- Working with Modern Mediums of Sales with Susan Sheridan and Ray Mina hosted by Wayne Barksdale (Room: Sonoma C&D)
- 2:30pm-3:30pm- Sports Photography workflow Presenter Chris Garcia and Bill Champion(“Room: Sonoma B) MODERATOR – Brad Cooper
- 3:45-4:45pm- Preschool Photography Demonstration by Wendy Lenox (Room: Sonoma B)
- 3:45 4:45pm Ed Monahan.. The Ever Changing Marketplace – Consumer Media Consumption
MODERATOR – Calvin Harrell
- 5pm- SPAC Welcome and Trade Show Opens (Ballroom)
- 6:30-8:30pm Dinner Buffet Served.
- 9pm Trade Show Closes.
Saturday: January 24th, 2015
- 7:30am- 8:30am Continental Breakfast Served in Ballroom
- 8:30am- SPAC Greetings and Door Prize
- 8:45am- 9:50am- How Great Design Will Make People Love Your Company – Michael Figgins (Room: Sonoma C&D) MODERATOR -Brent Petrenskik
- 8:45am-10:45am- Next Level of Sports- Jeff Gump (Room: Sonoma A)MODERATOR – Chris Garcia
- 8:45am-9:50am- Next Level Strategies to WIN School & District-Wide Bids- Chris Wunder (Room: Sonoma B)MODERATOR – Amanda Rak
- 10:10-11:20am- The Art of the Presentation from Getting the Appointment thru Closing the Sale with Calvin Harrell and Guest … (Room: Sonoma C&D)
- 10:10am-11:20am- Beyond Survival: The New Generation of School Photography by Robert Ste-Marie (Room: Sonoma B) MODERATOR – Mark Oliver
- 11:30 Trade Show Opens (Ballroom)
- Noon: Lunch Provided (Ballroom)
- 2:30pm-3:30pm- How to Profit from New Direct Sales on the Internet- ImageQuix, SimplePhoto, APE, ZenFolio – (Room: Sonoma C&D) MODERATOR -Brent Petrenskik
- 2:30-3:30pm- Profiting with Yearbooks Presented by Dean Holmes, Todd Judd, Cory Tomcek, Mike Limbach (Room: Sonoma A) MODERATOR – Michael Rak
- 2:30-3:30pm- Small Group Sales Training with Role Play lead by Wayne Barksdale(Room: Sonoma B)
- 3:00 Trade Show Closes
- 3:45- 4:45pm- Keynote Speaker: Ed Monahan Competitive Response – How to Fit in Today’s Digital Lifestyle and Ecosystem (Room: Sonoma C&D)MODERATOR – Calvin Harell
- 5pm- SPAC Closing Meeting, Awards and Grand Prize Drawings
- 5:30pm – 8:30 Two Hospitality Suites one hosted by Photolynx and Imagequix
**See Wendnesday night ImageQuix Launch Party below**
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Lock in the lowest rate possible! Attendee price increases to $199 on November 1st. If you are bringing more than 4 persons, contact me for coupon code for group discount! Don’t delay…. register TODAY!
We are back at the South Point with 3 days of sessions that will directly impact your business. Along with 2 days of Trade Show,with the BEST Vendors in the business. And yes, Thursday Night Bowling is back!!! Read below for link to discounted room rates for out attendees, and don’t miss out on the early bird pricing!
With the launch of the websites the Registrations for 2015 Conference is now OPEN!!!
Registration price for Attendees is staying at $179, for the third year running!
Please keep in mind, the content of the conference has expanded at the same time, with more sessions directly giving YOU information YOU want!! We have kept the group pricing, with the intent, that business owners should be bringing more of their staff, to maximize getting all the valuable session information, or getting them trained.
Additionally this year, for those of you long time SPAC attendees, Thursday will offer a more “advanced track” of sessions geared to you! And back again, SPAC and H&H Color will be co-hosting the Bowling Night on Thursday!!
We have secured a discounted hotel rate for our attendees. Below is the link to take you directly there to reserve your room!
Group name: School Photographers
Dates: January 21 – 26, 2015
Group Code: SCH0121
The hours of operation for Room Reservations are:
(Monday – Friday) 6:00 am – 11:00 pm PST
(Saturday & Sunday) 7:00 am – 11:00 pm PST
Telephone: (866) 791-7626 (toll free)
Direct: (702) 797-8901
Fax: (702) 797-8905
Email: reservations@southpointcasino.com.
** (NOTE THE GROUP RATE THAT APPEARS INCLUDES THE AVERAGE OF ALL NIGHTS ROOM RATES, AND TAX.) YOU CAN CLICK ON “VIEW PRICE BREAKDOWN” TO SEE THE ACTUAL RATES PER NIGHT)
*** The discount room rate has been secured for the entire week, to accommodate your travel plans***
This space will be serve as a posting board for fellow members who are selling items. It can also be used if you are searching for any items you think a fellow business might have.
To post selling something you must contain a link to your “Craigslist” ad where a person can get more detailed information and contact you.
Please send all to Coree at SPACGal@gmail.com
Once again you asked for it…. and we delivered!!!! Welcome to the new official look of the SPAC Website!!
Much easier to find what you are looking for, and now an easier way to contact us!
Please note that the MOST current information will always be under “NEWS”. Additionally, note the “Marketplace” , this is where postings from fellow photographers/studio business owners, selling items or looking for items will be posted. To submit a post please contact Coree at SPACGal@gmail.com.
So happy to have this project done and this website is more indicative of the organization we have become. Thanks to all that helped me especially Alex Steadman of Marathon Press!
As Always,
Coree, SPAC Gal
