We will be having two incredible speakers joining us for the APPA Fall Conference - Deborah Billingsley and Heather Harvey. We are so excited to bring you two totally different topics and hope that you will join us in a fun filled day packed with education, some hands-on training, and fun!
Bonus! This is a PPA Accredited program so if you are working towards your degrees with PPA you will get a merit for attending! 
Deborah Billingsley - 
Title: PET PHOTOGRAPHY: A Hands-On Workshop so bring your Camera!
Deborah Billingsley, CPP, Master Photog. & Crazy Dog person
Description: Deborah will cover all aspects of creating great dog portraits from the initial contact, in-person consultation, the session, retouching, sales & more. We will have live dog models and their hoomans (humans for you non-dog people). So everyone will get a chance to create images of the dog and their people/family. So...be prepared to get dirty, be covered with fur, slobbered on, wet kisses & more. See you there!!
Heather Harvey - 
Dive in to the world of storytelling through portrait photography, where every image tells a tale. From crafting intricate props and assembling captivating sets to designing period costumes and creative garments from scraps, Heather brings stories to life visually.
With guidance on finding or creating unique backdrops, props, and lighting setups, Heather helps build a narrative around each subject. Heather also delves into the art of wardrobe and costume making, transforming attire into powerful storytelling tools that resonate with each narrative.
Join Heather on this creative journey and elevate your storytelling photography to new heights.
Specialties:
- Prop Building
- Costume Design
- Post-Processing
- Marketable Image Creation
- Hands-On Activities
**Bio:**
Heather Harvey, M. Photog, M.Artist, specializes in creative and fine-art portraiture. Her studio, Heather Harvey Photography, is based in Mansfield, Texas. Throughout her work one can see her love for people, her patience and kindness with children and families, and her passion for telling stories though her photography and artwork. Her ability to capture emotion and display artistic stories in her work are what her clients cherish most. In her own words Heather Harvey is, “just a girl who has been enormously blessed with living out my passion of telling stories and capturing moments of life through my photography.” Heather is married to her best-friend and biggest fan, a mom to two gorgeous and full of life girls, and loves all the family time she can get. Her love for photography began as a child after receiving her very first camera, a 110 film, pink barbie camera with a shiny cube flash that sat perfectly on the top. Since then she has devoted hours and hours to education and practice to not only ensure a professional and fun experience but to be able to create a beautiful piece of art.