Carolina Photo Expo 2026
The Carolina Photo Expo 2026, hosted by Professional Photographers of North Carolina, runs from September 11‑14 in Raleigh (Embassy Suites Brier Creek). The program opens with a Pre‑Con day (Sept 11) featuring a Joe McNally lighting class and other hands‑on sessions. Main platform classes span Sept 12‑13, covering topics such as decision‑making in photography, wedding photography tips, branding, luxury client marketing, business empowerment, macro focus‑stacking, fine‑art editing, and lighting techniques. A one‑day business workshop, “Focus on Money,” is scheduled for Monday, Sept 14. The Expo includes a full trade‑show floor (Sept 12) with vendor booths, a Sunday Business Vendors day (July 27 in a separate listing), lunch‑learn sessions, and an Awards Ceremony. Six nationally recognized instructors lead the sessions, and attendees receive access to all classes, meals, the trade show, and evening networking events, with additional perks for staying at the host hotel.
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Chapel Hill - Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA