07 Aug NAPCP Retreat 2016 Speakers Updated!
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Introducing NAPCP Retreat Speaker Lauren Carnes!
With a background in marketing, public relations and social media management, Lauren has always been a lover of telling great stories. For 6 years she worked alongside various brands in assessing, defining and telling the stories that made them unique. After years of sharing stories through text, Lauren’s focus shifted to sharing stories through images when she launched Lauren Carnes Photography. In photography, that story may be one of a couple beginning a new life together, of a delicious dish being created, or of a business or product launching. In all these things Lauren loves to serve people wholeheartedly through capturing moments, memories and experiences to tell a story for years to come.
In addition to photography, she coaches other photographers and creatives on photography and effective brand building, marketing and social media efforts to fit their unique brand. Lauren truly enjoys lifting others up and encouraging them to build a business that suits their needs and desires. With a passion for fostering community, Lauren leads monthly creative meet-ups in her city through the Rising Tide Society.
When she doesn’t have a camera in hand, she can be found spending time with her husband, Chip, and their fur-baby, Sophie, in their home together in Augusta, Georgia. Lauren loves to cook, host people for dinner (or brunch!), pursue creative hobbies, and explore new and unique cities.
Lauren Carnes Photography has been featured in multiple publications including Southern Weddings, Weddings Unveiled, The Bridal Theory, Cottage Hill, Style Me Pretty Living, The Celebration Society and HGTVGardens.
Class Title: Hands-On with Food Styling & Photography
Introducing NAPCP Retreat Speaker Kristen Smith!
Kristen Smith is a graphic designer and illustrator residing in Augusta, GA with her fiance Jon-Michael and three fur babies, Desmond, Penelope and Max. She knew from a very young age that she wanted to do something creative and began taking design classes in high school. After receiving a BFA in Graphic Design from the University of Georgia, she worked hard to establish a freelance career and officially launched her own company in 2011. Kristen is an award-winning designer, a celebrated creative for Minted.com, and has been working with NAPCP since it’s inception in 2009.
She has a passion for fresh and beautiful designs with subtle feminine hints and a dash of whimsy. Her passion for design is rivaled only by her passion for animals. She has been an avid animal rights supporter for many years and presently works with a local rescue organization fostering and rehabilitating cats. When she is not designing or sketching, you can find her crafting or in the garden! She is also an entertainment junkie and watches entirely too many movies and television shows. Kristen looks forward to the extraordinary possibilities each new day brings!
Class Title: The Art of Hand Lettering
What’s new for the NAPCP Retreat in 2016?
Choice of Focus Areas – This year, the four-day Retreat agenda features a NAPCP Member-Focused Track and a High School Senior-Focused Track, with valuable sessions focused on those key areas. Intimate small group breakouts and private mentoring opportunities are sprinkled throughout the retreat, and it will all be kicked off by a special guest inspirational speaker who will get you in just the right frame of mind. In addition, we will have optional Master Classes being offered at the conclusion of the retreat AND you will embark on your journey home with your very own customized 2016 Marketing Plan in hand for your most successful year yet! The NAPCP Retreat 2016 is conveniently scheduled for January 12-15, immediately after Imaging USA (January 10-12) concludes in downtown Atlanta. Why not take advantage of both events?
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