[article ammended 18 June 2010 as early bird period has expired]

The Nikon AIPP Event gives you the opportunity to experience three days of Seminars and Workshops with some of the finest photographic presenters and educators in the world.

To register now make your way to the AIPP Event Registration page.

As official sponsor with the Australian Institute of Professional Photography (AIPP), The Event will run from 17-21 October on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland.

Held at the Twin Waters Resort on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, those attending will hear from Nikon Ambassadors Rocco Ancora and Marcus Bell.

As one of the biggest events on the AIPP calendar, The Nikon AIPP Event will include 23 speakers, 3 forums, 6 workshops, and 6 mentoring sessions. There is also a beautiful 11 Kilometers of beach and an 18 hole golf course.

Nikon Ambassador Rocco Ancora Wedding Photography

There will also be a banquet dinner held on Wednesday October 20th from 7.30pm to midnight.The banquet will comprise a three course alternate serving meal, including light music, guest speaker and award ceremony.

Why should photography enthusiasts attend?

• Improve your photography skills
• Mingle with and learn from the pro’s
• Be inspired by thought leaders and industry icons
• Better understand the latest technologies affecting our industry, including video, CGI and 3D
• Understand the latest trends and influences in photography
• Try out new gear
• Be inspired!
• Try out the latest tools and techniques
• Take part in industry discussion forums
• Relax & enjoy

Why should professional photographers attend?

• Understand how often the "goal posts’ are moving these days, and to be aware how far you need to kick!
• To attend the three leading industry forums and take part in the debate. The three forums (Commercial, Domestic, Video/Technology) are a first in Australia. If you want to be in business in 2012 and beyond these forums are a “must attend”
• Better understand the issues currently facing our industry
• Meet and discuss these issues with fellow photographers
• Be inspired by thought leaders and industry icons
• Better understand the latest technologies affecting our industry, including video, CGI and 3D
• Learn how to improve your business and modify your business practices for the year 2011 and beyond.
• Understand copyright and asset management issues
• Understand web optimisation and how to take advantage of web marketing in 2011 and beyond.
• Try out the latest tools and techniques
• Take part in industry debating forums
• Relax & enjoy

The Location

Novotel Twin Waters Resort is located just 70 minutes north of Brisbane and 5 minutes from the Sunshine Coast Airport. The Resort boasts 360 rooms and suites, seven unique conference venues capable of catering for up to 1000 delegates and a myriad of outdoor event spaces.

Novotel Twin Waters Resort

Travel

With direct air services from Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide by both Virgin Blue and Jetstar Airlines, interstate access is easy. For Queensland-based travellers, private air charters can be arranged from Brisbane Airport or, alternatively, the Resort is only a short trip up the coast by coach, car or train.