The A.S.P.P. (Akron Society of Professional Photographers) is a group of wedding, portrait, fashion and commercial photography professionals serving the needs of the Akron, Ohio region. Search our members

This is achieved through the support network of individual members in the group, and the continued education of members through monthly meetings and informative speakers.

Our monthly meetings are held at the Spaghetti warehouse in downtown Akron, OH each 3rd Monday evening.

Upcoming Speakers/meetings;

February 15, 2010 special meeting, guests are $10 for this dynamic speaker
Dinner 6:30, a-la-cart off the menu

 "Developing the Ultimate Photography Business"

--From Survival, To Success, Then Significance--

By:  Michael J. Ayers, MPA,SPA,M.Photog.,Cr.,CPP,API,ALPE,Hon-ALPE,FSWPP 

The seminar would be presented in three distinct arenas: (The 3 "P"s)

(1)-Promoting   (2)-Presentation   (3)-Photographing 

For PROMOTING-- emphasis on marketing, advertising, pricing, promotions, networking, charities, press releases, referrals, retention, and associations

For PRESENTATION-- emphasis on branding, quality, variety, customer service, logos, slogans, ancillary items, studio design, and professionalism

For PHOTOGRAPHING-- emphasis on imaging, specialization, equipment, creativity, reinvention, lighting, reportage, posing, retouching, finishing, albums, and media 

BIOGRAPHY:

Michael & Pam Ayers, one of the world's most successful photography teams, run a carriage trade studio with offices in Western Ohio, Greater Chicago, and San Francisco specializing in wedding, portrait, and corporate imaging.  As Masters of speed and creativity, they have been called "America's Fastest Photographers" and "The World Leader In Albums."  Together they have amassed awards and recognition from around the world, including several Master's Degrees, International Photographer of the Year, Fellowship from SWPP, and the United Nations Leadership Award.  Having lectured to more than 50,000 fellow photographers in more than a dozen countries, they feel it is their duty to give back to the profession.

Developing the Ultimate Photography Business 

Highly-successful Master Photographers, Michael and Pam Ayers from Lima, Ohio will show how to take your career from Survival, to Success, and then Significance.  This high-impact seminar will focus on three areas: Promoting, Presentation, and Photographing.  Take your studio to the next level-- free digital workflow software materials for each studio in attendance!