Ana Brandt

Genre: Newborn Portraiture

WPPI: “Belly Baby Shoot Out”

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“The Art & Business of Pregnancy and Newborn Photography”

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If you could study another topic
during your time at WPPI, what class
do you think you would want to see?
Are there any other photographers
or film/photo mediums that you’re
hoping to see at the show?

AB: I had the fortune of being a bridesmaid in a Jerry Ghionis wedding. It was amazing being there in Italy and watching him work his magic— breathtaking, actually. I cried at the slideshow and I wasn’t even the bride! So I might try and find him somewhere. I don’t shoot weddings, but I love watching his vision come to life. I haven’t had a chance to dive into the schedule yet and since I am teaching three classes and have my Maternity/Baby TAOPAN booth at the expo, I am not sure how much time I will have to mingle. I love everything about WPPI and I am beyond grateful that I was invited to teach three times in one show—truly grateful. Thank you.

Marc Anthony + Tony Ryan

Genre: Wedding

WPPI: “Making Wedding Lemonade”

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What are some ways that
photographers and filmmakers with a
range of personalities and styles can
apply the lessons that you’ll provide?

MA+TR: Our program is geared toward photographers who are looking to make the best of the situation they are in on the wedding day. Even if you shoot high-end weddings, quick, creative thinking needs to happen if you want to produce unique imagery. We utilize what we are teaching at every wedding. We are showing how to think out of the box, while doing things quickly and easily. This is a great program for anyone new to weddings or looking to add new life into what they are doing.

Carmen and Ingo Leitner

Genre: Still/Video

WPPI: “Filling a Niche: Add Fusion Video To Your Photography”

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Why do you think combining still and
video is such a growing trend?

CL+IL: Video is definitely an ongoing trend— your Facebook timeline proves that every day.

People do it because they can do it with tools they already have. Being a creative in the first place doesn’t stop when you do video. Once they get into it and learn how to incorporate fusion video into their portfolio, it’s a great way to increase the turnover and make your clients double happy.

Joe Switzer

Genre: Filmmaking | WPPI: “Four Day Intensive Filmmaking”

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What new lesson are you incorporating
to your presentation this year?

JS: It’s really a reality check. I say that not to be negative and make anyone feel like they can’t film for a Fortune 500 company or work with celebrities—I certainly know it’s possible.

This year, my messaging is focused on getting back to real life situations; helping filmmakers in small towns, normal customers, even larger companies that most other filmmakers never gave the time of day. The opportunities are right in front of us.