WEDDING MERCHANTS BUSINESS ACADEMY

LAS VEGAS CONVENTION CENTER

2026 Conference runs November 17-19, 2026

Earlybird Ticket $230 through Sunday, March 15

DISCOUNT DEADLINE Mar 15, 2026

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WEDDING MERCHANTS BUSINESS ACADEMY

LAS VEGAS CONVENTION CENTER

2026 Conference runs November 17-19, 2026

Earlybird Ticket $230 through Sunday, March 15

DISCOUNT DEADLINE Mar 15, 2026

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Wedding Photographer Seminars

Ready Or Not:One Shot To Get It Right

Weddings don’t wait for perfect conditions. Light changes. Timelines shift. Weather happens. Sometimes even your gear fails. The processional and first dance only happen once, and you’re working without a net. Learn new ways to be prepared, work decisively, and handle whatever fate throws at you.

  • Techniques to anticipate potential challenges
  • Tight spaces, split lighting, and crowded dance floors
  • Manage disasters and smoothly re-stage missed shots

Speed Of Light:Latest Photography Equipment

Every year brings a rush of new photo gear. It’s fresh, it’s amazing, and you want it all. To stay in business, you need to separate what you want from what you actually need to stay competitive. We help you compare the best new equipment and make purchase decisions that make sense both artistically and financially.

  • Best cameras and lenses compared
  • Newest lighting choices
  • Post-production software innovations

Snap Judgement:Social Media For Photographers

The wedding is over. The photos are breathtaking. How do you create a social media blitz that wows your future wedding couples? Get excellent results without spending hours glued to your computer. Showcase your work, create content quickly, and convert your images into bookings.

  • AI that speeds your social media workflow
  • Content plan for the next 12 months
  • Best affordable social media mix

Million Dollar Images:Make Every Wedding High-End

Twah Dougherty, Owner, Twah Dougherty Photography

Luxury isn’t about budget. It’s about perspective. Discover the secret system that makes any wedding feel high-end. Make your portfolios look premium even if you're not shooting big-budget weddings…yet.

  • What luxe clients look for in a portfolio
  • Edit while you shoot for a high-end look
  • Angles that transform the photo story

Hybrid Hero:Rock Video And Photos At Your Next Event

Alea Shalae, Stills To Films and Huckleberry Studio

Hybrid is a word that is becoming more familiar in terms of wedding capture. It is the combined approach of photography and video at the same time. Due to tech and how we see and use media, the two are increasingly seen together, available in one package.

  • Getting into the hybrid flow
  • Tips to smooth cinematic video
  • Leverage hybrid for higher revenues

Me Myself And I:Photography Clone

Every day, you wake up feeling behind. You handle sales, emails, contracts, and edits. Automation can help, but you don’t have time to build complicated systems. With the right AI workflows in place, simplify your business without losing control or quality. Where do you start?

  • Best AI for fast, accurate post-production
  • Streamline client communication without sounding automated
  • AI shortcuts specifically for photographers

Flash Mob:Lighting On The Run

The wedding day moves quickly and you have to deal with multiple lighting scenes. Weather can throw curveballs, and there’s no one-size-fits-all solution. Natural light is your best friend, but you can’t count on it always being optimal.

  • Create cinematic studio lighting anywhere
  • Simple but effective lighting kits
  • Best blends of natural and auxiliary lighting

Focus On I Do:Close The Photography Sale

In a perfect world, your photos would sell themselves. In the real world, that’s only the starting point. It’s not enough to have great images. Some of the best photographic artists fail during the consultation. There’s a mediocre competitor out there eating your lunch. What are they doing that you’re not?

  • Transparent communication that builds trust
  • Visual storytelling that makes you indispensable
  • Steps to book on their first consultation

Unfiltered:Modern Wedding Photo Trends

Chris J. Evans, Owner, Chris J. Evans Photography

Couples are rewriting all the old rules for wedding photography. Out with stiff poses, cheesy checklists, and perfectly-filtered shots. In with the movement, the motion blur, the happy tears, and the chaos of the day. Couples don’t just want to see their wedding photos, they want to feel them.

  • Beyond the golden hour
  • Images that tell real stories
  • 35mm double-exposures and bold edits