Your brand voice should sound like you - not like a robot. In this interactive session, you’ll discover how AI can help you craft messaging that’s consistent, compelling, and unmistakably on-brand. We’ll introduce Branding Buddy, a custom GPT that helps you define your tone, story, and style so your marketing feels more human and less like a chore. Whether you’re writing emails, bios, or social captions, you’ll leave with tools to personalize your brand and stand out in a crowded market - without burning out.

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Kira Derryberry is a portrait photographer, educator, and AI strategist who helps creatives and small business owners use technology to work smarter, not harder. With 20 years of photography experience and a background in web development, Kira brings a unique blend of artistry and tech-savvy to her workshops. She’s the founder of Boss Level AI, where she teaches business owners how to build brand voice, automate content, and level up using ChatGPT. Kira is also a past president of Professional Photographers of America and a frequent speaker at national conferences.

Skip the extra commute and stay the night! Book a discounted room at the Hampton Inn and enjoy easy access to both the evening meeting and the full-day workshop.

Ever wonder what goes into creating magazine-worthy commercial images?

Join Kenny Richard for a deep dive into the technical and creative practices that elevate professional photography. This class covers the importance of gear, comparing high-end versus budget-friendly equipment, and how to make the most of what you have. You’ll gain insight into camera settings for any scenario with real-world applications. We’ll explore what happens before, during, and after a commercial photography session, including a streamlined workflow from upload to delivery using Lightroom and Photoshop. Finally, learn what it takes to create a merit-worthy image, with tips to refine your craft and pursue excellence.

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Kenny has been a professional photographer for 15 years, building his business on exceptional client service and attention to detail. A Certified Professional Photographer and Master Photographer, he serves as Director of Finance for Dallas PPA and represents Texas as a PPA Council Member. His award-winning work has been recognized nationally and internationally, including honors as a Grand Imaging Award finalist and IPC Diamond Photographer of the Year in the Commercial category.

Join us for a fascinating journey through sixteen years of wildlife photography adventures across the USA and around the world. The pursuit of birds and other wildlife has led to remote landscapes, unforgettable encounters, and extraordinary photographic opportunities. Along the way, a successful career in the chemical industry gave way to a new path built around a passion for wildlife, photography, and education.

Through stunning imagery and behind-the-scenes stories, attendees will gain insight into the challenges, rewards, and lessons learned from photographing wildlife in diverse environments. Whether you're interested in travel, nature, or simply seeing the world through a different lens, this program is sure to inspire your next adventure.

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What started out as a birdwatching hobby eventually led to a career change from the chemical industry to a full-time gig leading photography trips to wild places across the globe. Greg’s photography has appeared in numerous books, magazines, websites and interpretive panels. Since 2010 Greg has been leading photography trips all over the US, Central America, South America, the Caribbean, Asia, and Africa.