77th Annual Maine Photographic Convention: Knock Fear Out of Focus
Overcoming the fear that holds us back
Join us for 3 days (and 1 BONUS day) of fun, education, and networking at the Hilton Garden Inn, Freeport Downtown!
Registration includes classes (except bonus day) and the nightly Hospitality Lounge. Attendees earn PPA Merits
Full convention details are available here.
All sales are final and non-refundable. Refund & Cancellation Policy
TICKET PRICES
Maine PPA Members
Convention: No charge
Banquet: $75
Bonus Day: $250
Public
Early Bird Convention (before January 1st): $275
Convention: $325
Bonus Day: $350
Full Focus Pass (Public)
Conference, Banquet, and Bonus Day
Early Bird Full Focus Pass (before January 1st): $625
Full Focus Pass: $725
Convention tickets are included with Maine PPA Membership
FRIDAY, APRIL 16th
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Registration Opens
4:30 pm - 8:00 pm
High-Speed Sync
(Bring your camera and speedlights)
8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Dinner on your own
9:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Hospitality Lounge (Room 131)
SATURDAY, APRIL 17th
8:00 am - 9:00 am
Registration Opens
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Curating Your AI Toolkit
11:00 am - 11:15 am
Announcements & Break
11:15 am - 12:00 pm
Maine PPA Business Meeting
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Lunch on your own
1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Overcoming the Fear of Competition
(You CAN do this)
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Free time to explore and prepare for banquet
6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Annual Maine PPA Group Photos
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Annual Banquet & Awards
$75
Register here: 77th Annual MPPA Awards Banquet
9:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Hospitality Lounge (Room 131)
SUNDAY, APRIL 18th
8:00 am - 9:00 am
Registration Opens
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Creative Confidence
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Lunch on your own
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Being Authentic
5:00 pm - 5:15 pm
Announcements & Break
5:15 pm - 6:00 pm
Social Time with Speakers & Participants
6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Dinner on your own
9:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Hospitality Lounge (Room 131)
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BONUS DAY
MONDAY, APRIL 19th
Business and AI
8:00 am - 9:00 am
Registration Opens
9:00 am - 9:30 am
Welcome & Opening
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Bonus Day: Business and AI
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Lunch (provided on site)
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Bonus Day Continues
3:00 pm - 3:15 pm
Break
3:15 pm - 5:15 pm
Bonus Day Finishes
Maine PPA: $250 / PUBLIC: $350
Lunch Included
HOTEL
Hilton Garden Inn, Freeport Downtown
Only $149/night for 2 Queens or 1 King Room
Book Online
Staying close to the convention room? Request a first-floor room when you book.
All sales are final and non-refundable.
