Convergence '08 Seminars

10% discount for all KNPA members

The president of the NPPA wants to pass along a discount to all of the KNPA members for this years convergence workshp.

KNPA members can get a 10% discount off NPPA's Convergence '08 Seminars, held May 30 & 31 in Louisville.

The KNPA discount coupon code is: KNPA/CW8

To get the discount, just enter the code (KNPA/CW8) on the Convergence '08 registration form at: http://nppa.org/deshrink.php?id=d

If you still haven't seen the line-up of award wining speakers you can see the schedule of topics and speaker bios here.


Also scheduled for Convergence 08:
  • The 3rd Annual Canon Shoot-Out Competition with prizes including two Canon 40D cameras for the first place winners as well as gear from ThinkTank, Bogen and author Dave Labelle's new guide on feature hunting.
  • Friday Night Welcome Cocktail Reception
  • Friday night will also feature Still Portfolio Reviews, A Video Lounge to review and discuss recent work, and aMultimedia Open Mic Night that will highlight the work of our trainers at the Multimedia Immersion
  • Saturday Morning Networking Breakfast Provided by Nikon Professional Services
  • Video Critiques throughout the day on Friday and Saturday
  • Friday and Saturday will feature an exhibit hall with 14 vendors showing off their products and services including; Canon, Nikon, Apple, ThinkTank, Avid, Codel, Panasonic, Lowel Light, Vuvox, Roberts, Panasonic, Olympus, Wapiti Straps, Cradlepoint
  • Both Canon and Nikon will be offering free Equipment Clean and Checks exclusively for Convergence attendees on Friday and Saturday

Register Today


Posted on January 10, 2008

2008 KNPA Seminar

Great prizes to be given away at the KNPA Educational Seminar

During the breaks Saturday in the KNPA vendor room the following prizes will be given away:

  • Think Tank Airport International case and Lens Changer Pouch
  • 2 full versions of PhotoMechanic from Camera Bits
  • 3 $50 gift certificates from Michael Bass Designs
  • Lighting kit from David Honl
  • Media card holders from Lightware
  • 7 Multi-format card readers and 8 compact flash cards (1, 2, and 4 Gig)

and more. So make plans to attend.

Posted on January 10, 2008

KNPA UPDATE

Shutterbug Photo Mall, owned by longtime KNPA member Jim Roshan, will have the following used equipment for sale in the vendor room Saturday, Jan. 26 at the Educational Seminar. Shutterbug will also have industry-related products for sale.

NIKON CAMERA D200 w/ strap, 2 batteries, charger and battery grip $1250.00
NIKON CAMERA D200 w/ strap, battery, charger and manual $1150.00
NIKON CAMERA D100 w/ 1 battery, charger, manual and battery grip. $500.00
NIKON CAMERA FM10 35mm camera with 35-70 New in box $239.99
NIKON LENS 80-200mm f/2.8 D with hood, caps and hard case $550.00
NIKON LENS 300mm f/4   $550.00
NIKON LENS 50mm f/1.8 $100.00
NIKON LENS 135mm f/2.8 $150.00
NIKON LENS SIGMA 18-50 f/2.8 EX Macro HSM $425.00
NIKON FLASH SB-26 $90.00
NIKON FLASH SB-28 $115.00
NIKON TRANSMITTER WT-2A Wireless Transmitter with WA-E1 extended range antenna $595.00
CANON LENS 24mm f/2.8 $70.00
CANON LENS 35-135 f/4-5.6 USM $125.00
CANON LENS TAMRON 28-80 f/3.5-5.6 $50.00
CANON CAMERA EOS Rebel K2 35mm Camera $100.00
CANON FLASH 380EX $125.00

Posted on January 10, 2008

KNPA UPDATE

The FTP for contest image entry did not happen, so please make sure to send you entry to still contest chair Amy Wallot so that it arrives by Jan. 9, 2008 at midnight. Make sure to include contest entry form and your entry fee ($35 for professionals and free for students). Your KNPA membership form and dues ($35 for professional and $10 for students) must be received by KNPA treasurer Marcella Johnson before the POY judging on Jan. 25, 2008. You must be a KNPA member to enter the contest. You do not have to be a member to attend the seminar. The seminar fee is $35. All forms can be found on the web site. Please email Joe Imel (joe@joeimel.com) if you have any questions.

Make plans to attend the judging on Friday, Jan. 25 and the seminar on Saturday. The lineup of speakers rivals any photojournalism seminar in the country.

Posted on January 6, 2008

Hotel information

Rooms at the Louisville Marriott East are $75 per night for KNPA members if you reserve them by Jan. 10, 2008. When you make your reservations, ask for the KNPA rate. After Jan. 10, the room rate is $89. So make your reservations soon.

Marriott East contact information
1903 Embassy Square Boulevard
Louisville, Kentucky 40299
502-499-6220
www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/

Posted on December 4, 2007

Upcoming seminar details

The Kentucky News Photographers Association's annual POY contest and educational seminar will be January 25th and 26th, 2008 at the Louisville Marriott East in Louisville.

Both TV and Still judging will take place Friday, Jan. 25 from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. The Educational Seminar will start Saturday, Jan. 26 at 8 a.m. with with a full day of speakers that include Renee Byer, Saramento Bee, David Frank, The New York Times, Seth Gitner, The Roanoke TImes, Keith Morrison, NBC and Fred Shook, Terranova Pictures.

Contest rules, deadlines, and seminar registration info will be posted shortly.

Posted on November 25, 2007