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Laura Kinser- Business of Headshots

  • 12 Nov 2025
  • 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
  • PROCAM - 4300 Westbrook Drive Aurora, IL 60504

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  • 2023 All Inclusive members and PPANI Board
  • First time attending a PPANI meeting? Want to check it out? Your first one's on us! Contact ppanorthernillinois@gmail.com for your registration code. Limit ONE complimentary seat per studio per event. Limit 5 complimentary registrants per event. Limited to first time attendees only.
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Business of Headshots

1. Introduction

  • Overview of Working Conferences & Corporate Photography

  • About Laura

2. Experience & Services

  • Event Photography

  • Headshot Booths

  • Team Headshots

  • Corporate "Stock" Photography

3. Practice Shoot: Headshot Booth

  • Hands-on experience with headshot photography

  • Setting up lighting and backdrops

  • Directing and posing clients

  • Reviewing and improving results

4. Marketing & Connecting

  • How to Meet the Right People

  • Key Networking Channels:

    • Convention Bureaus (CVB)

    • Destination Management Companies (DMCs)

    • Hotel Event Staff

    • Marketing Directors

    • Web Designers

    • Corporate Event Planners

    • Recruiters

    • Company Events Managers

    • BNI & Chambers

    • Co-working Spaces

    • Referrals & Networking Strategies

5. Leveraging LinkedIn

  • P-E-C Framework

  • Strategies for Engagement & Connection

  • Profile Optimization & Endorsements

6. When to Work for Cheap or Free

  • Rare Circumstances & Project Belief

  • Networking & Business Growth Considerations

  • Sponsorship Opportunities

  • Terms & Contracts

7. Relationship Building

  • Making Connections & Nurturing Relationships

  • Importance of Time & Patience

8. Essential Business Documents

  • COI, W9, NDAs & Other Standard Documents

9. Winning Business & RFPs

  • Strategies to Stand Out

  • Building a Memorable Presence

10. Getting Rehired: Common Sense Tips

  • Professionalism & Punctuality

  • Effective Communication

  • Exceeding Client Expectations

11. Mini Practice: Event Photography

  • Capturing live moments in a dynamic setting

  • Adjusting camera settings on the fly

  • Working with different lighting conditions

  • Engaging with event attendees for candid shots

12. Mindset & Motivation

  • Setting & Focusing on Big Goals

  • Practice Goal Setting & Visualization

  • Overcoming Barriers (Imposter Syndrome, Fear, etc.)

13. Resources & Tools

  • Useful Links & Business Tools



Laura's Bio:

I’m Laura Kinser, a professional photographer based in Salt Lake City with a studio in Murray, Utah. I specialize in corporate headshots, personal branding, headshot booths, and event photography, helping local businesses and individuals connect with their audiences and attract their ideal clients. I also help other photographers grow in their business and have more confidence. If I’m not traveling for work, I love spending quality time with my family and creating memories that inspire my work.


https://kinserstudios.com/

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