Community First - Business Workshop for Photographers - March 15, 2026
  • Community First - Business Workshop for Photographers - Registration

    Julie Collins - Sunday, March 15, 2026 - Oconomowoc WI
  • Community First - Business Workshop for Photographers

    with Julie Collins

     

    Sunday,  March 15, 2026

    Meet at 9:45 a.m.  The program starts at 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

    Julie Collins  Photography Studio, 175 E. Wisconsin Ave, Ste. C, Oconomowoc, WI - Second Floor.  Parking in the front and back of the building.

    Items to Bring: Note taking materials and a bag lunch and any snacks you may need.

     

    Julie is a Professional Photographer with a studio in downtown Oconomowoc.

    Telling the stories of families in Lake Country, Wisconsin is her mission. From newborns to seniors graduating high school, she loves celebrating right along with her clients.

    Julie has earned her Master of Photography from the Professional Photographers of America.  She is also one out of sixteen in the state of Wisconsin that is a Certified Professional Photographer.

    Julie is the In-Person Education Activities Chair for the WPPA. 

    She is an educator, volunteer and a creative.

     

    This program teaches professional photographers how to build sustainable businesses through authentic networking, community involvement, and strategic local partnerships. Rather than relying on transactional marketing tactics such as promotions or paid advertising, or sales-based networking that feels forced, this course focuses on long-term relationship building rooted in service, consistency, and genuine connection.

    Drawing from extensive experience, Julie shares how a community-first approach generated $50,000 in additional revenue in 2025 through partnerships, collaborations, and community initiatives. Attendees will learn how to identify aligned networking opportunities, initiate organic conversations (including strategies for introverts), intentionally support their local communities in meaningful ways, and cultivate professional relationships that naturally lead to business opportunities.

    Through real-world examples, guided discussion, and hands-on exercises, photographers will develop actionable strategies for building community trust, forming mutually beneficial partnerships, and creating sustainable growth within their own local markets. This program is designed for photographers who value professionalism, community impact, and relationship-driven business development.
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    TAKEAWAYS
    Upon completion of this program, attendees will be able to:
    • Apply a community-first, relationship-driven mindset to professional networking
    • Identify networking environments aligned with their business goals and values
    • Initiate organic conversations that foster genuine professional relationships
    • Implement effective follow-up practices that strengthen trust and visibility
    • Develop mutually beneficial local partnerships and collaborations
    • Evaluate and structure ethical service trades aligned with personal and business goals
    • Utilize community involvement and charitable engagement to build goodwill and awareness
    • Create an actionable plan for ongoing relationship and partnership development within their local market

     

    Tickets are non-refundable.

     

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    Please bring the following:

     

    • Note Taking Materials
    • Your own Water
    • Bag Lunch and/or Snacks for yourself 

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          The undersigned (on my own behalf and on behalf of my heirs, personal representatives, successors, and assigns), for and in consideration of the opportunity to participate in a “Convention,” “Workshop,” “Seminar,” “Tag-along”, “Meetup”, “Meeting”, "Class", "Program", "Share & Shoot", "Socialize & Shoot", "Round Table", or “Activity” (hereinafter, EVENT(S) sponsored and/or conducted by the Wisconsin Professional Photographers Association, WPPA,  and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents (hereinafter, the “RELEASED PARTIES”) releases and holds harmless the “RELEASED PARTIES” from any and all claims and demands, rights and causes of action of any kind whatsoever which I now have or later may have against the “RELEASED PARTIES” in any way resulting from, arising out of, or in connection with the performance of the Association duties and my participation in any said EVENT(S). This Release extends to any and all claims I have or later may have against the “RELEASED PARTIES” resulting from or arising out of their performance of their Association duties whether or not such claims result from negligence (except willful neglect) on the part of any or all of the “RELEASED PARTIES” with respect to the EVENT(S) or with respect to the conditions, qualifications, instructions, rules or procedures under which the EVENT(S) are conducted or from any other cause. I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS MEANS THAT I AGREE NOT TO SUE ANY OR ALL OF THE “RELEASED PARTIES” FOR ANY INJURY RESULTING TO MYSELF OR MY PROPERTY ARISING FROM, OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE PERFORMANCE OF THEIR Association DUTIES IN SPONSORING, PLANNING OR CONDUCTING THE EVENTS. I am voluntarily participating in the EVENT(S) and I expressly agree to assume the entire risk of any accidents or personal injury, including death, which I might sustain to my person and property as a result of my participation in the events, and any negligence (except willful neglect) on the part of any or all of the “RELEASED PARTIES” in performing their Association duties.

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