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Convention Booking Roll 'in

This week we have received trade exhibitor bookings from more of the 'brand name'  from within the photographic industry, added to the ever growing list are: Hasselblad, Permajet, Dennis Wright,  Hahnemulhe, Wacom, BIG Folio and Fotospeed.  They are have been added to the list bring the total number of exhibitors to over 150.

While the Convention hotel is considerably larger than the previous venue we anticipate that we will sell out of our current reserve by the end of September.  It is therefore essential that you make your reservations as soon as possible, do also remember that if you are traveling from outside the UK then many airlines have good value rates if you book now.  A list of airlines and information about the venue can be found by   click here'

We are now in a position to give more details about the Convention schedule, you will see that we have been able to give you an idea of who is speaking when so you can plan your Convention stay.  Also do keep returning to the Convention pages as more speakers are announced and more companies are signing up to participate.   Speaker Schedule

This week we have seen a further rise in attendee bookings many especially from those outside the UK, all of which indicates that this is going to be a massive international event. 

Further convention details have been included on our web site, Which include:

Speaker Schedule: click here

Exhibitors: click here.

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Want more wedding bookings?  Help us to help you....

Thank you to all those who have submitted wedding venues to our list, we now have over 700 listed, though I am sure that we are just 'scratching the surface'.  The majority of the pages have now been indexed by the search engines and we are already receiving hundreds of visitors to our site from those looking for wedding venues.  For those who have recommended venues I am certain that they will pick up referred business through our links.

If you know of any venue that we have not yet  listed then please let us know, we are looking to create a global list which will be to your business benefit.

We have created a form for you to give us recommendations of venues, in return we will credit you with the recommendation on the venue page. A search facility is built into the page so the prospective client can then easily navigate to your page on our site.

As you can image it is therefore essential that we have ALL of the correct information on your page so it is well worth double checking and letting us know of any amendments.

The directory can be found by: 'clicking here'

The form for submitting your recommendations can be found by: clicking here

You can submit as many recommendations as you wish and they can be from anywhere in the world, as this is a global directory.  Please give us as much information as you possibly can,  the more details regarding each venue will increase it's relevance on the web.

This is a massive opportunity to generate a vast amount of business for all our members so we would appreciate the support of everyone.

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Irish Trade Show - Dublin

15th October 2006 Trade Show and Free Seminars

Further information 'click here'

Mark Cleghorn to lecture in Ireland

Saturday 14th October in Dublin at the Red Cow Hotel 9.30 - 4.pm.

Lunch and refreshments are included 60 euro

Members from other countries!  why not have a fantastic weekend Ireland- see Marks seminar on the Saturday and meet the trade at our Dublin Trade Show on the Sunday. Bookings are already rolling in - so don't miss out

Mark is a truly inspirational speaker and will give a power packed seminar which is a must for all. Titled  Confetti and Lace III

The guide to better wedding photography - Learn the day-to-day techniques of a top portrait and wedding  photographer and author of 'The Secrets of Posing and Lighting'

Designed as a total training day for photographers just starting and those wishing to really develop their wedding skills.  The day will involve seeing the picture, working the crowd, speed posing, posing and lighting on location, editing and creative design for the album.

This is wonderful news, it means that the 2007 Convention will be bigger and better than ever, with attendees welcome from all around the world. Information on the Convention can be found at: 2007 Convention

Sponsored by Calumet.

Don't forget that Marks Seminar is on a Saturday and on the Sunday we have the Irish Trade Show, so for those who want an excuse to visit Ireland this is a wonderful opportunity.....

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