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    • 24 Apr 2023
    • 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
    • Hampton Inn, 2 Foxborough Blvd, FOXBOROUGH, MA
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    Paws & Tots

    (Marketing, sales, portraits, posing, lighting)

    Jen Hargrove, M. Photog. Cr., CPP

    Monday, April 24th, 2023
    Registration starts at 9 AM

    Time: 10:00 am - 4:30 pm


    Hampton Inn, 2 Foxborough Blvd, FOXBOROUGH, MA

    Pets and children are by far the most beloved members of most families, but capturing their personalities is often more difficult than just a click of the shutter.  Instructor Jen Hargrove’s photographs are often defined by her simple classic compositions and authentic moments of pets and children.  Now you can join Jen as she shows you the basics of how she gets animals and children comfortable with the camera.  After this class, you’ll be able to capture great images of pets and children AND how to sell simple classic images like fine art.  She will cover sales and marketing as well as her Pop Up and On Location Studios. You will also learn how Jen has found success with image competition using client work and has used that success to build a highly profitable business.

     


    Jen Hargrove, M. Photog. Cr., CPP

    Big Piney, Wyoming

    Jen has been a member of the Professional Photographers of America since January 2015. She entered the industry in September of 2012 and opened her studio, Jen Hargrove Photography in 2015. Jen specializes in pet, child and character fine art portraits as well as fine art photography. She obtained her CPP in July 2016 becoming one of nine CPP’s in the state of Wyoming and earned the Master of Photography degree and Craftsman degree in January 2019.  She is also a member of multiple PPA affiliates including, the ASP (American Society of Photographers, IPPA (Intermountain), PPN  (Kentucky), and  TPPA (Texas). She also serves on the Board of Directors of the IPPA (Degree and Awards Chair and Scholarship Chair and Education Committee). Jen strongly believes in the importance of continuing education and the role image competition has along with education in growing and evolving as a photographer, as well as a business owner. She also believes that all photographers have a responsibility to help educate other photographers, as well as clients. Jen and Tim, her husband (and part time lighting assistant) reside in Big Piney, Wyoming with their two dogs, Owen and Izzy. They have four children, Kennedy, Collin, Hayden and Payton as well as two granddaughters, Addyson and Rilynn and three grandsons, Hudson, Lincoln and Grayson.

     




    • 05 Jun 2023
    • 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
    • Hampton Inn & Conference Center 319 Speen Street, Natick MA
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    The Magic of Search Engine Optimization

    with Colby McLemore

    Monday, June 5, 2023

    Registration starts at 9 AM

    Time: 10:00 am - 4:30 pm

    Hampton Inn & Conference Center, 319 Speen Street, Natick MA


    When was the last time you looked something up in the Yellow Pages? When was the last time you Googled something? How can you do business without a website that no one can find? You know the answer. Search engine optimization (SEO) is all about getting you not only closer to the top but also making it much more enticing to click on.

    There is pay-for-click (PPC) or you can sweat to get your clicks (organic SEO). We will be focusing on the one that takes time and effort instead of money – sound good to you? It might, but your rewards will be directly related to the amount of sweat you produce. This is a workshop where you will be working, so roll up your sleeves, bring your laptop, computer, or tablet and be prepared to participate. We will be going deep and at the end of the workshop, you’ll already be well on your way or further along your path in getting more customers. You’ll understand what it is, why you need it, and leave already having done a lot of the work and having a checklist of what you should do next. This isn’t for those who are easily mystified, this is for those who want results.

    “Can I just say ‘WOW’?  I am extremely impressed with Colby’s presentation on SEO. He IS on top of the game and knows his stuff. SEO is a subject that seemed way over my head but Colby shared a ton of knowledge and quite a few coveted secrets he has developed from years of his own research and experience in a clear, concise, and understandable way. It was truly valuable. Thank you so much, Colby. I have already started to implement what I learned.” --Donna L.





    Biography

    Colby McLemore is the owner and visual storyteller of Colby’s Photos & Videos. He is a full-time professional whose work revolves around advertising photography and videography for businesses as well as for individuals. If he isn’t onsite at a job, you can find him in his downtown Knoxville, Tennessee, studio. If you are ever in East Tennessee, please reach out. He’d love to show you the studio and our lovely city.

    Colby works around marketers and advertisers every day. He attends as many of their trade meetings locally, regionally, and nationally as possible. He has been on the board of the American Marketing Association Knoxville and the American Advertising Federation of Knoxville for years. Surrounding himself with the best marketing professionals within the industry, even Colby picks up a tip or two. Within the marketing industry he is considered an advanced enthusiast, among local photographers, he is considered over the top. He has earned his Master’s, Craftsman, CPP, and Certified Drone Photographer. He loves letters behind his name and is trying to get a few more.

    Colby has won more awards than he feels he deserves but a lot fewer than many. He’s was in the Top Ten of the Grand Imaging Award in the commercial category. He’s squeaked out a Gold Triangle,National Award, an ASP State Award, Fuji Award, Kodak Award and all the cool ones at his local and state affiliates. He blasts his horn about them from the top of Knoxville’s tallest building.

    To learn more about Colby and to see examples of his work, visit his website at www.colbysphotosvideos.com

    Registration starts at 9 AM

    Location: Hampton Inn & Conference Center
    319 Speen Street, Natick MA

    Monday, June 5 , 2023

    Time: 10:00 am - 4:30 pm


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