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    • 21 Sep 2025
    • 12:00 PM
    • 22 Sep 2025
    • 2:00 PM
    • 14600 N Sheldon Road, Plymouth, MI 48170
    • 81
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    FALL RETREAT 2025

    HOTEL DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE

    THROUGH AUGUST 22, 2025

    [NOTE: To receive Member price, you must be logged in.]


    PPofMI FALL ARTISTRY RETREAT
    Sept 21-22, 2025 | Plymouth, MI


    The Complete Photographer

    ART, BUSINESS AND MASTERY

    Business or Pleasure? Why not Both?


    FEATURING ARICA LIPP

    Elevate Your Craft and Business Acumen

    Join us for an immersive experience where you'll delve into both the artistic and entrepreneurial facets of photography. Our esteemed speaker, Arica Lipp, hailing from Billings, Montana, is renowned for her expertise in headshots, branding, dance, and fine art photography. Dubbed the "Headshot Queen" and voted "Billings' Best Portrait Photographer," Arica brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to her teaching.

    Whether you’re looking to refine your craft, grow your brand, or reignite your passion for photography, this retreat will challenge and inspire you. Unleash your full potential—create beauty, build wealth, and elevate your photography journey.


    WHAT TO EXPECT

    • In-Depth Workshops: Learn advanced techniques in fine art portraiture and discover strategies to enhance your photography business.
    • Hands-On Sessions: Engage in practical exercises to apply new skills in real-time.
    • Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow photographers and industry professionals.

    SCHEDULE

    The following schedule is subject to change, becoming more detailed as we get closer, but since many are bringing families and are curious, here is a rough sketch of the event. 

    Sunday, September 21, 2025

    11:30 AM - Registration / Check-In

    12:00 PM - 12:45 PM: Open Networking

    12:45 PM - Kick-Off: Announcements & Speaker Introduction

    1:00 PM - Workshop Begins

    3:30 PM - Break

    6:00 PM - Workshop (Day 1) Ends

    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Dinner on your own!

    8:00 PM - Make some Dance Moves!

    Monday, September 22, 2025 

    9:30 AM - Open Networking - Meet someone new!

    10:00 AM - Workshop Begins

    11:30 PM - Break

    1:00 PM - Workshop (Day 2) Ends

    (SEE YOU ALL IN 2026)


    Hotel Information 

    REGISTRATION BY ATTENDEES MUST BE RECEIVED ON OR BEFORE SUNDAY, AUGUST 22, 2025!

    Hilton Garden Inn Plymouth, Plymouth, MI

    14600 N Sheldon Road, Plymouth, MI 48170

    Conveniently situated near I-275, the hotel is close to various corporate parks and is a short drive from downtown Plymouth, offering easy access to local attractions and businesses. The hotel features 157 guest rooms equipped with complimentary Wi-Fi, microwaves, refrigerators, and Keurig coffee makers. Amenities include an indoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and a 24-hour business center.

    To Reserve Your Room:
    Call the hotel directly at (734) 354-0001 and mention Professional Photographers of Michigan to receive the group rate with group code 91U.

    Prefer to book online? Use this direct link to access the group rate:
    https://group.hiltongardeninn.com/wq6wa4


    SPEAKER INFORMATION

    MEET ARICA LIPP 


    about ARICA LIPP

    Arica Lipp is a multi-award-winning portrait and dance photographer based in Montana. Her work reflects her education in fine art as well as dance.

    When she picks up her camera she is creating art as well as capturing moments. She has now become a passionate speaker and educator who encourages photographers to be true to their inner genius and value their talents.

    "Some choose this as an outlet for their creativity and expression while others make this their career. For me it is has been both. I’ve learned that with a conscious effort to balance them, you don’t have to sacrifice one for the other."

    She recently won the Pro Prints Invitational and that experience reminded her that there’s always more art within you waiting to be brought into the world. So she says to “be brave and just give them the opportunity to exist."


    CONNECT WITH ARICA

    Arica's Website:

    http://www.aricalipp.com

    Facebook:

    https://www.facebook.com/aricalippphotography

    https://www.facebook.com/enpointewitharica



   

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