A Professional's Playground: Nikon Delivers a Robust Lineup of Educational Presentations and the Most Innovative Imaging Gear at WPPI 2020

During the 2020 Wedding & Portrait Photography International Expo (WPPI), Nikon invites attendees to discover what’s new with the brand; a rapidly expanding NIKKOR Z lens lineup, an engaging roster of speakers who will inspire and educate and the latest Nikon products, including new NIKKOR and NIKKOR Z lenses, the Nikon D780 and more.

Visit the Nikon booth to see the latest additions to the growing line of NIKKOR Z lenses, including the essential 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S telephoto zoom, the 20mm f/1.8 S wide angle prime and the 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR all-in-one zoom lens. NIKKOR Z lenses are acclaimed for their optical superiority, and WPPI is the chance for show attendees to get first-hand experience with this expansive optical system including the award-winning 24-70mm f/2.8 S, the incredibly sharp 85mm f/1.8 S and the ultra-fast 58mm f/0.95 NOCT lens.

The Z 7 and Z 6 full-frame mirrorless cameras will feature the latest firmware updates, giving attendees the chance to discover how the Z series is a platform built to evolve, as Nikon continues to enhance performance and functionality to adapt to the latest technology and user feedback. Nikon will also display the new D780, a powerfully versatile DSLR that’s great for professionals shooting portraits, weddings, fashion, maternity, landscapes and everything in between.

Throughout the show, Nikon Ambassadors and pro photographers will take the stage to discuss a wide range of topics and share their inspiring stories from the field. Whether it be mastering creative lighting or a deep dive into building a successful brand, the presentations and panels at the Nikon Theater will inspire attendees to take their photography and business to the next level.

For those who are unable to attend WPPI 2020 and are interested in viewing the inspiring lineup of presentations at the Nikon Theater, all presentations will be available to watch on NikonUSA’s live-stream at nikonusa.com/live. Select presentations will also be available to stream on Nikon USA’s Facebook page (facebook.com/NikonUSA) and YouTube channel (YouTube.com/NikonUSA).

As an exclusive benefit for Nikon Professional Services (NPS) members, sensor cleaning will be offered on a first come first serve basis, space permitting. Please visit the NPS depot on the show floor at booth space #701 (near the main Nikon booth) for more information.

Where: Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas -- Booth #421

When: Tuesday, February 25 to Thursday, February 27, 2020

Schedule of Presentations at the Nikon Theater:

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2020 (ALL TIMES PST)
-10:15am-10:45am: Bambi Cantrell, Portrait Concepts for a Lifetime
-10:45am-11:15am: Jide Alakija, Think Less, Feel More!
-11:30am-12:00pm: Jen Rozenbaum, Beautiful Light, Beautiful Subject
-12:00pm-12:30pm: Kellie Bieser, Photographing Kids | Get the Pictures You Want While Having FUN!
-1:15pm-1:45pm: Jerry Ghionis and Joe McNally, NIKKOR Z 85mm Portrait Challenge
-1:45pm-2:15pm: Joe McNally, Portraiture | Beyond the Lighting
-2:30pm-3:00pm: Jerry Ghionis, Liquid Light
-3:00pm-3:30pm: Julia Kelleher, Using Mirrorless to Define a Brand and Attract the Ideal Client

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2020 (ALL TIMES PST)
-10:15am-10:45am: Matthew Jordan Smith, The Secret to Finding Beauty
-10:45am-11:15am: Michael Corrado, Connecting with the People You Photograph
-11:30am-12:00pm: Cliff Mautner, A Career Journalist's Approach to Wedding Photography
-12:00pm-12:30pm: Chloe Ramirez, Photographing the Feeling | Emotive Couples Photography
-1:15pm-1:45pm: Cliff Mautner, Tamara Lackey and Julia Kelleher, Diversification Strategies for Your Business
-1:45pm-2:15pm: Sean LeBlanc, The Art of Creating Bold and Dramatic Wedding Portraits
-2:30pm-3:00pm: Tamara Lackey, Photography for Good | 5 Ways to Inspire Yourself & Make Photographs That Matter
-3:00pm-3:30pm: Elizabeth Blank, 10 Ways to Emerge from a Creative Rut

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2020 (ALL TIMES PST)
-10:15am-10:45am: Marcus Bell, Releasing Creativity
-10:45am-11:15am: Charmi Peña, The Psychology of Lens Selection
-11:30am-12:00pm: Dixie Dixon, Business Boot Camp
-12:00pm-12:30pm: Anya Anti, Finding Inspiration and Creating Storytelling Images
-1:15pm-1:45pm: Charmi Peña, Dixie Dixon and Audrey Woulard, Pro Camera Tips
-1:45pm-2:15pm: Audrey Woulard, You, Your Camera and Light
-2:30pm-3:00pm: Rocco Ancora, Small and Simply Stunning | The Art of Working with Speedlights

About Nikon

Nikon Inc. is a world leader in digital imaging, precision optics and photo and video capture technologies; globally recognized for setting new standards in product design and performance for an award-winning array of equipment that enable visual storytelling and content creation. Nikon Inc. distributes consumer and professional digital SLR cameras, NIKKOR optics, Speedlights and system accessories, Nikon COOLPIX® compact digital cameras and Nikon software products, as well as the revolutionary Nikon Z series of mirrorless cameras and NIKKOR Z lenses, which achieve a new dimension in optical performance. In 2018, Nikon Corporation, the parent company of Nikon Inc., announced the production of 110 million NIKKOR lenses, creating a new milestone in Nikon’s heritage of superior optics. For more information, dial (800) NIKON-US or visit www.nikonusa.com, which links all levels of photographers and visual storytellers to the Web's most comprehensive learning and sharing communities. Connect with Nikon on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, Vimeo and Flickr. 

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