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Are you attending WPPI 2023? This exciting yearly conference for photographers leaves no shortage of things to see—which can make it difficult to squeeze in seeing all the speakers and exhibitors.

We don’t want you to miss out on the highlights of WPPI 2023, so to help you out we’ve compiled a list of the must-see people and businesses at this year’s expo.

Before we jump in, here are this year’s WPPI conference details:

What: WPPI 2023
When: The conference runs March 5 - March 9, the show runs March 7 - March 9
Where: Mirage, Las Vegas

a photo of a bride and her groom outside representative of what you might see more of at WPPI 2023 — Photo by Silk City Photo

What is WPPI?

Not sure what exactly the WPPI is or if you should attend? WPPI stands for “Wedding & Portrait Photographers International''. It’s an annual premier conference and show for photographers with tons of amazing exhibitors and industry-leading experts and speakers.

If you are a wedding or portrait photographer or work in any areas related to wedding and portrait photography, you won’t want to miss the one coming up in March of 2023.

Why Attend the WPPI Expo in 2023?

There are so many great reasons to attend WPPI this year! Attending the WPPI expo can…

Help you network and even build relationships with other photography industry professionals.
Help you discover new ways to grow your photography business.
Allow you to be introduced to new products.
Provide an outlet to get inspired, educated, and excited about the future of your photography career.

Although there are many, you don’t need a reason to visit the expo other than a desire to enjoy yourself and have fun.

Stunning blonde bride holds a beautiful bouquet as captured by her wedding photographer — Photo by Silk City Photo

Top Exhibitors and Speakers to See at the WPPI 2023 Expo

There is a lot to see and do at the upcoming expo—check out the exhibitor list for the long list of people who will be there! Remember to make time for the WPPI 2023 speakers you want to see too. While you’re there, here are the top exhibitors we would hate to see you miss.

Curious to learn more about Ai editing for professional photographers? Ai tools for photographers has become a buzz topic in the photography community, and WPPI 2023 is the perfect place to learn more about it. PHAiTO is a photo editing software that has been trained by photographers for photographers. It enhances your workflow by doing the heavy lifting of your editing for you, leaving you with quality-edited images in very little time.

We’re more than happy to spill the details on who we are and how our software works. Stop by our booth to chat with us about why we’re so passionate about artificial intelligence tools for photographers. We can’t wait to meet you!

Elena Blair

Seattle-based Lifestyle and Family Photographer Elena Blair will be speaking twice at WPPI this year—lucky for us! On Monday, March 6th (12:30 pm), she’ll be sharing her tips for posing during lifestyle photography sessions. On Tuesday, March 7th (8:30 am), she’ll be speaking on taking a lifestyle approach to newborn photography. As an established speaker who has inspired photographers all over the world, we know listening to her speak is so worth it.

Image capturing the outdoor reception scene before the guests arrive at a wedding — Photo by Silk City Photo

Jacklyn Greenberg

Jacklyn Greenberg of JAGstudios is a highly sought after photographer for both her skills in capturing connection and emotion, as well as her incredible speaking talents. She’s a true educator with more engagements in top photography education sites, workshops, and conferences. She’ll teach you how to unlock emotions to lock in your sales on Monday, March 6th at 10:00 am.

Image Salon

When you think of great post production service, Image Salon is likely top of mind. If you haven’t heard of Image Salon yet, they are a talented team of editors and retouchers who provide a personalized, high-touch editing service. If you’re a big fan of outsourcing like us, stop by and chat with these very helpful and cool photography professionals.

B&H Photo

B&H Photo is a longstanding member of the photography community, providing photographers with everything they need to take amazing photos and build up their photography business. That includes lighting, cameras, drones, computers, tables, batteries, and so much more. If you need it, B&H photo has it. Whether you have a specific product question or just want to see what they’ve got going on, you’ll want to stop by the B&H Photo booth for sure.

Kodak Professional

Kodak Professional is all about empowering photographers to express their view of the world with the finest photographic film. If you love Kodak film, whether that’s black & white film or colour film, say hello to the folks at Kodak Professional. You’ll easily find you share a common thread you can celebrate with people who are just as passionate about film photography as you.

Bride links arms with her groom as they stroll on an outdoor path for their wedding photos — Photo by Silk City Photo

Geekoto

If you geek out on professional photography equipment, stop by and say hello to Geekoto. They have a seemingly endless amount of exciting products that can help you take your photography to the next level. They’re always looking for new ways to facilitate your expression by providing the creative tools you need. Don’t miss them at WPPI 2023!

DreambooksPro

While your clients appreciate your ability to capture stunning photos, sometimes what they really want are the right products to help them actually enjoy them in their home. That’s where DreambooksPro comes in: they provide beautiful albums, folios, print boxes, and more. This turns your amazing photos into tangible gifts and keepsakes your clients will love. We encourage you to see the goods for yourself and check out their exhibit.

SIGMA

Love photography gear? Then you won’t want to miss SIGMA at WPPI this year. SIGMA is well-known for providing smart and fast cameras, lenses, accessories, and more. They clearly appreciate the beauty in the tech side of photography, as expressed by their mantra: “Beyond the technology is Art.” If that resonates with you, stop by their booth, say hello, and check out what they’ve got.

an image of a bride putting the final touches on her makeup on her big day editing using ai photo editing software — Photo by Silk City Photo

Make the Most of WPPI 2023

The upcoming WPPI 2023 Expo is bursting with opportunity, inspiration, and chances to learn something new. If it were possible, it would be amazing to stop at every booth and hear every speaker. We know that’s near impossible, but we still want you to make the most of the expo.

We encourage you to intentionally seek out these exhibitors and speakers—each one has something unique and wonderful to offer.

Can’t make it this year? We’re sorry we’ll miss you! You can still learn more about Ai editing for photographers by starting a free 500-image trial today.

Top Exhibitors at WPPI 2023