Craig Mitchelldyer is putting together a really informative workshop called “Taking Your Photo Business To The Next Level”, to be held October 1, 2009 at The Oregonian, in Portland, OR.

“This is designed to give insight, ideas, and inspiration about the
photography business and it’s technical aspects for all levels of
photographers, from the serious amateur wanting to improve, to
established wedding, commercial, and editorial shooters or professional
photojournalists who are thinking about becoming freelance,” Craig said.

The workshop is the recipient of the “PhotoShelter Stimulus Plan Grant” for the month of October, and is free to attend.

More information about it can be found on Craig’s blog, which contains the registration form for those who would like to attend.

I just checked the schedule and see that I am speaking at 9am, with my presentation called “Websites of the Future: The Future Is Now” – and since I am not exactly an early riser, this could get interesting.

Other presentations include:

Thomas Boyd – “Constant Improvement – Moving Your Photography Forward”

David Bergman – David will talk about his business and show his work as an editorial photographer. David will also take to the
streets of Portland to give a lighting demo with Intervision, a popular
Portland band.

Photography Business Panel Discussion – Moderated by Tony Overman, Past
President of the NPPA. With Q & A from the audience as well. Panel Members: Grover Sanschagrin, Craig Mitchelldyer, David Bergman, Mike Davis, and Robbie McClaren