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Workshop package (Thursday only) Includes workshops, breaks, refreshments and lunch on Thursday $175
Early registration
$150
Conference package (Friday & Saturday only) Includes all presentations and demonstrations, breaks, refreshments and lunch on Friday and Saturday, and the Awards banquet on Saturday night. $375
Early registration $350 Conference & Workshops package (Thursday, Friday & Saturday) Includes all workshops, presentations and demonstrations, breaks, refreshments and lunch on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and the Awards banquet on Saturday night. $500
Early registration $450 Awards Banquet for spouse/non-attendee PAPA Awards Banquet on Saturday night for accompanying family members who are not attending the conference. $65
Early registration $50 All prices are PAPA member registration fees and applies to PAPA members in good standing, their spouses and employees Non-member conference fees for the conference will includes one-year membership in PAPA if attendee is eligible $195 + $25 initiation fee. (Membership requirements must be met).
New to PAPA? Attend a Special Friday Morning New Member Workshop Get the most out of your membership. Learn the ropes of the association with a New Member Workshop. Hosted by long time member, former President of PAPA and award winning aerial photographer, Lee Ross. Lee and several other colleagues will answer your questions regarding the Aerial Photography business, PAPA as an association and so much more. You don’t know, what you don’t know!
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Our PAPA Conference is being held at the beautiful Flamingo Hotel!
Accommodations Discount Hotel Rates for attendees. Flamingo Las Vegas Hotel 3555 Las Vegas Boulevard South Las Vegas, NV 89109, US Phone: (702) 733-3111 Visit hotel website www.flamingolasvegas.com (make your reservations via the link below) Online hotel reservations for PAPA conference attendees
Your special PAPA room rate is $99 a night plus tax. In-room wireless internet connection is $18.00 per day. Our guaranteed rate applies 3 days before and 3 days after conference. For guests that prefer to phone in their reservations, call the Reservation Center at 888-373-9855 and tell them you are with the Professional Aerial Photographers, or use group code SFPAP4. Please note that reservations may be made at our special group rate until 02/08/14. After that time, the group rate will be offered based on hotel availability only. The Flamingo Las Vegas hotel is a self-contained casino and resort offering everything an adventurous vacationer could want; including a tropical Wildlife Habitat and a 15-acre Caribbean-style water playground, the Go Pool. Set on the famous four corners of Las Vegas Boulevard and Flamingo Road, this Las Vegas hotel combines heart-pounding excitement with hospitality and service that's second to none.
Transportation Scheduled flights: McCarran International Airport: www.mccarran.com General aviation: North Las Vegas Airport: www.vgt.aero
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THURSDAY, March 13, Workshops
Beginners Photoshop Workshop
Advanced Photoshop Workshop
Adobe Premier Pro Video Workshop
Night Photography Workshop
HELICOPTER SHOOTS Thursday Hoover Dam shoot Thursday Night Photo shoot See page 6 & 7 SIGN UP NOW FOR PAPA LAS VEGAS! BOOK YOUR HOTEL
DON’T FORGET! Attendees will have one opportunity to take their Certification Testing at the conference.
PAPA Aerial Photographers’ Certification Testing Core Certification Testing will be offered during the conference: Thursday, March 13, 3 - 5 pm Aviation Safety, Rules of the Air and Basic Photography 101 To learn more about the Certification click HERE No classes will be offered at the conference. Anyone interested in the certification should review the on-line videos. View Course Videos HERE If you will be taking the Certification Testing, please contact Julie Belanger at Julie@the111th.com
All PAPA activities, speakers, workshops & topics are subject to change
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FRIDAY & SATURDAY, March 14 & 15, PRESENTATIONS Exploring "The Squeeze" Presented by Jon Hooper
Where do we fit in the future of aerial photography? With the power players at the top including Google Earth & Pictometry and the inevitable UAV low altitude competition from below this presentation will explore Strategies for competing in the years ahead.
Drones - the Current State of UAVs in the U.S. Presented by Chuck Boyle Would you have a UAV if it was legal?
Commercial Use of Drones OUTSIDE the United States
PAPA member, Robert Bain from the UK has passed the CAA examinations, received his certificate-of-competence and ‘license’ and is fully insured to fly his UAV for commercial operations. Is this what US operators can look forward to?
Vertical & 3D Photography Presented by Susan Hedenberg, Paul Dare and Brian Harvey The Big Aerial Survey - planning, execution and mosaic Doing it yourself and learning about available specialty services
Vertical Photography & Solid Terrain Modeling presented by David Byrne Turning your vertical imagery into 3-dimensional physical terrain models.
Vertical Photography Presenters will be offering additional Breakout Sessions for more in-depth information
Email Blast Marketing Presented by Brian Powers
Is using services like Constant Contact and Mail Chimp an Effective Marketing Campaign, or spam?
Do you Want Fries with That? Ways to Supersize an Order with Additional Services Does your client know that you offer ground photography, Photoshop magic, graphics & labeling, golden hour shoots, printing, etc?
Members Share
Software, Hardware Finds: Tools that Really Work Outsourcing ~ the Good, the Bad and the really Ugly Shortcuts to Copyrighting your imagery
Image Critique—Presented by Allen Macbean Sponsor Demos
PAPA Business Meeting ~ Charting the Course for PAPA's Future Election of Officers: President, VP of Programs, Eastern Regional Director, International Director SIGN UP NOW FOR PAPA LAS VEGAS!
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DAY SHOOT OF HOOVER DAM A National Historic Landmark, Hoover Dam is the highest concrete dam in the Western Hemisphere standing at more than 725 feet above the Colorado River. Named one of the Top 10 Construction Achievements of the 20th Century, Hoover Dam continues to draw more than a million visitors a year more than 70 years after its creation.
Don’t miss your opportunity to photograph Hoover Dam from the air. Thursday, March 13, 1pm VERY LIMITED SPACE. $199 per person Bring your own camera Price includes transportation to & from airport from the Flamingo Hotel Call for space availability and reservations: 408-202-0100
Aerial photos of Hoover Dam and Las Vegas Night courtesy of Lane Swainston
NIGHT SHOOT OF THE LAS VEGAS STRIP Award winning aerial photographer, Lane Swainston who has perfected the art of the night aerial will lead a small group of PAPA members to shoot the world famous Las Vegas strip.
Be sure to take Lane’s Night Photography Workshop offered Thursday! Thursday, March 13, 6pm VERY LIMITED SPACE. $199 per person Price includes transportation to & from airport from the Flamingo Hotel, use of gyros and or stabilization system. Bring your own camera Call for space availability and reservations: 408-202-0100
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PAPA Image Competition 2014 It's that time of year again, time to submit your best images to the 2014 Image Competition! Once again, the competition is all digital, so no need to incur the expense of making and shipping prints to the conference. You have until March 5th to submit your images, but why wait? Get them in now! Here are the categories: ►Commercial: Described as shot on the job, your best view for the client, an image of commercial value. ►Artistic: Described as fine art photography, unique or abstract. Images that push the envelope. Photos that hang on someone's wall as a piece of art. ►Scenic: Described as images that are pictorial, a landscape or cityscape, great stock shots and panoramic views. ►Air-to-Air: A photo taken of an aircraft from an aircraft. Photographers are urged NOT to attempt this type of photography unless schooled in safe practice techniques. Formation flying experience and or instruction are vital for a successful and safe air-to-air shoot. This cannot be stressed enough. ►Construction Progress: Aerial photography as a way of documenting the work of a client’s construction project It can be a single shot, a progress shoot photomontage of several pictures taken over a period of time, or even a one day photomontage of several images. Judging will be all digital again this year. It will be hosted, like last year, on the PAPA website so every member can vote, not just those at the conference. We've made a few updates to the system this year, including larger viewable images. I will be putting together a video tutorial on how the system works in the next few days, but it is very simple to use. People Choice voting may be done on-line before the conference, or if you are attending the conference and did not have a chance to vote, you may submit a paper ballot at the conference. Because there are some new requirements for the files submitted, I have put together an on-line video tutorial on how to name and size your files before you send them in to the competition. Remember, for every image you submit, you need to send two (2) files - a larger file for the judges, and a smaller file for the online Peoples Choice voting. This is all described in the rules and also in the tutorial video, which you can find on the following page. I am looking forward to seeing your images! If you have any questions regarding the rules or how to submit files, just send me an email: allen@utahbyair.com Thanks! Allen Macbean Photographic Solutions, Inc. 801-224-6446
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Image Competition On-Line Video Tutorials How to size and name your files for the 2014 Competitionhttp://vimeo.com/59020780 Remember to click the HD button "on" in the lower right corner for a clearer to video. Remember click the HD button "on" in the lower right corner for a clearer video.
How to do Online Voting for the Peoples Choice awards https://vimeo.com/59102156 How to do Online Voting for the Peoples Choice awards https://vimeo.com/59102156
2013 video is accurate for 2014 voting. Videos will also be available on the PAPA website soon. 2013 video is accurate for 2014 voting. Videos will also be available on the PAPA website soon.
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SEATS OPEN ON PAPA BOARD OF DIRECTORS The Nominating Committee of PAPA International is now accepting nominations for the following positions on the Board of Directors. All nominees must agree to run for office, and be qualified (as defined by the By-Laws) for the position that they seek.
Election of PAPA Officers will take place at the PAPA Conference during the PAPA Business Meeting the morning of Saturday, March 15, 2014
This year, attendees will be electing members who will serve on the PAPA Board of Directors. President The duties of the President shall be to act as presiding officer as set forth in Roberts Rules of Order, Newly Revised. He/She shall also act as the Chairman of the Board of Directors, and be responsible for calling meetings of the Board of Directors. He/She shall act as the spokesperson for the Association. He/She shall also provide guidance to the other officers in the performance of their duties. The President shall have one vote on matters before the Board of Directors, and must have been an Active or Life member in good standing of the Association for at least 5 years immediately prior to election. The President may at his/her option appoint one non-voting participant to the Board of Directors to serve as an assistant in the furtherance of the duties of the office of the President. This assistant shall assume a title as determined by the President and shall serve at the pleasure of the President.
Vice President of Programs Duties: The Vice President of Programs shall oversee all of the programs, events, and projects of the Association as directed by the Board of Directors. This officer shall preside in the absence of the President, and in the case of a vacancy in the office of President, shall succeed to the office of President for the remainder of the term. The Vice President of Programs shall have one vote on matters before the Board of Directors, and must have been an Active or Life member in good standing of the Association for at least 4 years immediately prior to election.
Eastern Regional Director and International Regional Director Duties: Regional directors of each area must be located in that particular geographic area. The Regional Directors shall assist the President, Vice President of Programs, and Vice President of Membership in their responsibilities on a regional geographic basis, and shall coordinate any regional events as determined by the Board of Directors with the collaboration of the Vice President of Programs. Each Regional Director shall have one vote on matters before the Board of Directors, and must have been an Active or Life member in good standing of the Association for at least 2 years immediately prior to election. The term of office for all PAPA Directors is two years. Current directors may serve more than one term of office if re-elected by the membership. The term of office for any elected Director shall commence at the first Board of Directors Meeting following election. No Officer or member of the Board of Directors receives any salary or fee for serving. Nominations may be made and accepted until the PAPA business meeting at the PAPA Conference, taking place the morning of Saturday, March 15, 2014. Nominated members should be present to accept the nomination. If you would like to nominate someone (including yourself) for one of the positions listed below, please contact any member of the Board of Directors. If you would like to nominate yourself or someone else for one of these positions, please contact John Mooney at jmooney@positiveimage.com or any member of the Board of Directors. Board of Director’s emails can be found on the PAPA website
Please note: Sunday Morning there will be a Board of Directors Meeting 8am - 11am Anyone planning to run for a Board of Director seat should make their travel plans accordingly
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Saturday Night Awards Banquet Will Honor PAPA Members and the Art of Aerial Photography Image awards will be presented on Saturday Night as well as PAPA’s Highest Honors to a few of our members.
PAPA Master Awards Every year we honor those among us who have earned their Master Aerial Photographer Designation. The Masters Award is the highest award that can be earned by a member of PAPA International. To qualify for this award, the individual must illustrate a well-rounded knowledge of Aerial Photography. The award is earned, based upon the accumulation of points for various activities and participation within PAPA International.
PAPA Innovation Award PAPA encourages innovation and the development of new ideas within the aerial photography business. This award is presented to a PAPA member for the creation and or invention or innovation for a product or service that benefits the art and business of aerial photography. Nominations are now being accepted.
PAPA Lifetime Achievement Award The PAPA Lifetime Achievement Award is one of the most prestigious honors that can be bestowed on a member of PAPA. It is not bestowed lightly, and is not an annual award, but rather a special opportunity to honor an exceptional individual. The PAPA Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to the PAPA member who, in the judgment of the PAPA Executive Board, contributed a lifetime of work in Aerial Photography.
PAPA Aerial Photographer of the Year Each year, one member of PAPA is selected to receive the honor of being named the Aerial Photographer of the Year. This award is presented to a PAPA member who has demonstrated an outstanding contribution to aerial photography, based on the following criteria:
Continuous excellence in aerial photography Significant contribution to aerial photography In the public eye via books, exhibits, lectures, publications or visual presentations in other forms Made a single outstanding achievement Long term service to the association or its members Minimum of 3 years PAPA membership
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