NOVEMBER MONTHLY EVENT
NOVEMBER 2025 MONTHLY EVENT
MADE IN MINNESOTA
Monday, November 10, 2025
3:30pm - 8:00pm
at The Neu Neu - Minneapolis (new location!)
Free for TCPPA Members | Special Guest Rate $50
Featuring TCPPA Member Speakers:
Kaitlyn Christensen
Lisa Asp
Dave Junion
Monda Tapp-Panelist Emcee
Member Panelists - coming soon!
A night of Learning, Passion, and Community
Since 2023, TCPPA has held an annual event celebrating the incredible talent right here in our Minnesota photo community.
TCPPA Made in Minnesota is our signature night where TCPPA members give back, sharing their expertise, insights, and inspiration. It’s an evening filled with education, passion, and camaraderie—where we unite, elevate, and educate together.
Come ready to learn, grow, and connect with fellow photographers.
Whether you’re just starting your photography journey or you’ve been in the industry for years, this is the night to reignite your creativity and strengthen your community ties and become part of the TCPPA Family.
TCPPA Member Login
Click the button below to access your TCPPA member account. First, log in, then select the event you wish to register to attend for free as part of your membership.
Guest Registration
If you aren't a TCPPA member yet, click below to secure your seat at our special event rate of $50.
HERE'S A GLIMPSE INTO OUR 2025 MADE IN MINNESOTA EVENT:
Learn from our own talented member photographers as they share skills, insights, and real-life experiences.
Explore topics that elevate both your craft and your business—from lighting and printing to pricing and community.
Connect with fellow photographers in a fun, supportive, and inspiring environment.
Leave with practical tools you can immediately apply to your own photography journey.
Recharge your creativity with a night of education, passion, and camaraderie.
Vendor Fair featuring TCPPA Vendor Partner Network Vendors
New Minneapolis Venue
PLUS: more surprises to be announced!
You don't want to miss our annual Made in Minnesota Event!
WHY ATTEND TCPPA'S MADE IN MINNESOTA EVENT?
Education that Inspires – Learn practical skills and business insights you can apply right away.
Community Connection – Experience the support, fun, and camaraderie that makes TCPPA special.
A Night to Recharge – Reignite your love for photography and leave motivated to create and grow.
Mini Vendor Fair – See the latest and greatest in industry products from the vendors who support TCPPA and it's members
Door Prize Drawings - together with our TCPPA Vendor Partner Network, we'll be giving away some awesome door prizes throughout the night!
Cost:
Free for TCPPA Members
$50 for Guests
Please Note: all attendees must pre-register to attend! Please indicate if you are a member or guest to start registration below.
Featured Member Speakers & Presentations:
Our TCPPA Made in Minnesota tradition continues with presentations given by studio members of our TCPPA photo community.
Lisa Asp
"Know Your Numbers"
Kat Christensen
"Monitor Calibration"
Dave Junion
"Lighting"
Monda Tapp
"Panelist Emcee"
KAITLYN CHRISTENSEn
featured speaker
The Calibration Breakdown
Achieving color-accurate, high-quality prints starts with proper monitor calibration. Kaitlyn will break down the essentials of working with a custom photo lab, ensuring your monitor matches lab output. Discover what calibration truly means, how to assess display accuracy, and why test prints are key.
This presentation is perfect for those new to calibration or looking to refine their workflow. This presentation will empower you to take full control of your product and print orders at pro labs.
Calibration Tools
Editing Environment Best Practices
Setting Client Expectations
lisa asp, M. Photog., M. Artist, Cr., CPP, MAI
featured speaker
Taking Ownership of the Numbers
Numbers don’t have to be scary! Lisa makes the business side simple with her “fill-in-the-blank” approach that has helped countless photographers understand overhead, time value, and profitable pricing.
This discussion will shine a light on profitability, equipping you with confidence and clarity in running your business.
Valuable to photographers in all stages of their career.
Importance of factoring in time and equipment into your costs
Learn how to calculate what you really need to be charging
Clarity with profitable pricing
DAVE JUNION
featured speaker
See it First…Then Turn a Light On
Lighting begins long before you flip the switch! Dave will show you how to pre-visualize light by seeing it in your mind first, then crafting it with intention.
This session will inspire you to approach lighting creatively and with purpose, transforming the way you see and use light in your work.
Attendees will get a glimpse into the remarkable creative mastermind of Dave Junion, or "The Wizard" as many of us call him.
Train your eye to “see” light before turning any on.
Explore creative ways to shape and direct light with intention.
Gain tools to elevate your portraits through lighting mastery.
MONDA TAPP,
PANELIST EMCEE
Unfiltered: Real Talk with Pro Photographers
In this candid panel discussion, Monda will lead a small group of TCPPA members—from newer photographers to seasoned pros—in an honest conversation about the highs and lows of building a photography career.
With thoughtful, strategic questions, panelists will share challenges, lessons learned, and their best advice for staying inspired and successful.
Expect vulnerability, wisdom, and a reminder that our photography community is like family: supportive, connected, and here to help you thrive.
TCPPA Member Panelist to be named soon!
Who this Workshop is for:
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your skills, this workshop is designed for photographers at various stages of their journey:
Novice Photographers
If you’re new to newborn photography and feeling overwhelmed by posing and lighting, this workshop will provide you with foundational skills and confidence. Learn how to set up your studio, pose newborns effectively, and achieve beautiful results with practical, step-by-step guidance that will keep your clients coming back for more.
Family Photographers
For those who specialize in family sessions and want to add newborn photography to your offerings, this workshop is perfect for your business. Gain insights into newborn posing workflows, learn how to handle and comfort babies, and understand how to integrate newborn photography into your existing business with ease.
Experienced Photographers
Even if you’re already skilled in photography, mastering the nuances of newborn posing and studio lighting can elevate your work. This workshop will refine your techniques, introduce new methods for handling and directing newborns, and offer advanced tips to enhance your portfolio and client satisfaction.
No matter where you stand in your photography career, this workshop offers valuable knowledge and hands-on experience to help you excel in capturing beautiful newborn portraits.
Whether you specialize in newborns or not, the skills you'll acquire at this event will enhance your photography across the board.
"I've been a member for over 3 years now and I love the diversity of the events! Even if it's not something I typically photograph, I always learn something that will apply to my business!"
- Jeannine P.
TCPPA Member Login
Click the button below to access your TCPPA member account. First, log in, then select the event you wish to register to attend for free as part of your membership.
Guest Registration
If you aren't a TCPPA member yet, click below to secure your seat to this event at our special rate of $50.
EVENT DETAILS:
Event Title:
TCPPA Presents: Made in Minnesota + Vendor Fair
Date:
Monday, November 10, 2025
Time:
2:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Location:
The Neu Neu Wedding & Event Center
514 N 3rd St #101
Minneapolis, MN
Cost:
Free for TCPPA Members
$50 for Non-Members
General Schedule of Events (subject to change):
2:00 - 3:30 Network hour & Vendor Partner Network Tradeshow
3:30 - Welcome & Announcements
3:45 - 4:30 pm Featured Speaker: Lisa Asp - Know Your Numbers
4:35 - 5:15 pm - Featured Speaker: Kat Christensen - The Calibration Breakdown
5:15 - 5:30 pm - TCPPA Updates/Announcements
5:30 - 5:45 pm - Break - Last Chance with Vendors
5:45 - 6:30 pm - Featured Speaker: Dave Junion - Lighting
6:40 - 8pm - Featured Photographer Panel Discussion led by Monda Tapp
What to Bring:
Notebook, Pen, enthusiasm and all your photographer friends as guests!
TCPPA Member Login
Click the button below to access your TCPPA member account. First, log in, then select the event you wish to register to attend for free as part of your membership.
Guest Registration
If you aren't a TCPPA member yet, click below to secure your seat to this event at our event rate of $50.
Past Member Speakers & Presentation Aknowlegements
We have had some amazing TCPPA Members share their talent as featured Made in Minnesota speakers and we want to give a special shout out and thank each member (past and present) again for their time and dedication to helping us unite, elevate and educate our photo community that is TCPPA.
2024 - Meghan Doll, Nate Peterson, Jeannine Pohl
2023 - Kristin Jones, Mark Fierst, Jeannine Pohl, Annie Marie Lang
Ready to elevate your newborn photography?
Click the link below to secure your spot in this transformative workshop and start capturing those perfect newborn moments!
Event Location
The Neu Neu Wedding & Event Center
514 N 3rd St #101
Minneapolis, MN
This event will be held at The Neu Neu Wedding & Event Center in Minneapolis. Please note event location subject to change.
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