World Photo Fest 2013

Written by Administrator II

Thursday, 18 April 2013 08:44

Date: 26th – 28th April 2013 Venue: Hard Rock Hotel, Penang JASMINE STAR TO SPEAK ON BRANDING AND MARKETING OF PHOTOGRAPHY BUSINESS As the name suggests Jasmine Star is not only a star photographer but she also works with superstar. Voted as the world’s top 10 Wedding Photographer, Star’s attention to detail has made her a much sought photograper after by celebrities who wants her to capture their most auspicious moment. Thus, is it not surprising that Star’s works continues to grace many pages of the world’s leading wedding publications. California-based Star will be among the renowned international photographers who will be making an appearance at the upcoming World Photo Fest 2013. Others big names in the international photography scene that will be joining her are Nik Pekridis, Gerard Fox, Sean Liew, Gary O’Connor, Pein Lee, Yusuf Hashim, Lito Sy, Teh Young Sun and Patrick Low. Organized by the Wedding Portrait Photography Malaysia (WPPM) and managed by UCSI Communications, the four-day fest will be held at the Hard Rock Hotel Penang from April 26 to 29. This event is held for the first time in Penang and is expected to attract a good number of photography enthusiasts. Star is schedule to conduct a talk entitled “Branding: You” on April 28. Her two-hour talk starts from 10am to noon. In addition, the organizer has also arranged a VIP Session with Star the same afternoon. In the VIP Session, Star will be speaking on the photography as a business as well as marketing it. Her topic in the session is “Marketing and Branding Your Photography Business: An In-depth look at how to get business, stay busy and keep clients happy”. This special four-hour session is for four hours and it is for those who paid the full conference fee of RM699 per person. Seats are limited. Besides talk by the other photographers, the fest’s program also includes  masterclasses and live model photography shoot. Two masterclasses will be held and each class is priced at RM480 per person. The photo fest is also supported by the Penang State Tourism Development and Culture Office. For details on the WPF 2013, please logon to www.wpf2013.com.