NOVEMBER MONTHLY EVENT
NOVEMBER 2026 MONTHLY EVENT
MADE IN MINNESOTA
LET THERE BE LIGHT!
Monday, November 9, 2026
2:00 pm - 7:45 pm
FREE TCPPA Members | $99 Guests
Featuring TCPPA Member Speakers:
Jeannine Pohl, Steve Seifried, and Emily John
Learn how to create the perfect light at TCPPA's 4th Annual
Made in Minnesota Event!
Made in Minnesota is TCPPA's annual event celebrating
the talent, knowledge, and generosity of our own photography community.
This year's theme, Let There Be Light!, is dedicated to helping photographers build confidence with off-camera lighting through three educational presentations, networking, a vendor trade show, and an interactive hands-on lighting lab.
Learn from fellow TCPPA members, practice new techniques, ask questions, and leave inspired to create your best work.
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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 guest rate of $99.
A night of Learning, Passion, and Community
Since 2023, TCPPA has held an annual event celebrating the incredible talent within in our Twin Cities 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.
Bring your gear. Bring your questions. Leave with confidence.
WHY ATTEND THE 2026 MADE IN MINNESOTA EVENT:
Learn from photographers who are part of the TCPPA member community.
Ask questions in a supportive, collaborative environment.
Practice what you learn immediately instead of just taking notes.
Build confidence using off-camera lighting.
Leave with techniques you can use on your very next session.
Mini Vendor Fair Participants
See the products.
Learn about camera gear.
Bring your camera body to get cleaned (additional fees apply).
Chat with vendors who are dedicated to supporting you.
Elevate your photography business product offerings at our TCPPA Made in MN Vendor Fair, starting at 2 pm CST on Monday, November 9
You don't want to miss our annual Made in Minnesota Event!
Photography can sometimes feel like a solo profession.
One of the greatest benefits of TCPPA is having a community of photographers who are willing to share what they've learned. Made in MN was created to celebrate exactly that. Spend an afternoon learning from fellow members, trying new techniques, making new connections, and leaving inspired to create beyond your imagination.
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"
JEANNINE POHL
featured speaker
Versatile Lighting for Efficient Headshot Setups
Discover how to create multiple professional headshot looks from a single lighting setup. Jeannine will demonstrate a streamlined workflow that helps photographers work more efficiently while improving posing, client experience, proofing, and final delivery. Walk away with practical techniques that save time and increase profitability.
You'll learn how to:
Create multiple lighting looks from a single setup.
Direct natural, confident posing for headshot clients.
Streamline your workflow from capture through final delivery.
About Jeannine
Owner of Block Portrait Studios, in St. Paul, MN, Jeannine combines portrait artistry with business expertise to help photographers create exceptional client experiences and more efficient, profitable workflows.
STEVE SEIFRIED
featured speaker
Light With Purpose
Learn a practical, repeatable approach to off-camera lighting that takes the guesswork out of creating professional portraits. Steve will demonstrate the foundational techniques that lead to consistent results and a dependable workflow.
You'll Learn How to:
Build simple lighting setups that are easy to recreate.
Meter your strobes for accurate, consistent exposure.
Create a reliable lighting workflow you can use session after session.
About Steve
A full-time professional photographer for more than three decades, Steve specializes in senior portraits, commercial photography, and volume work, with a passion for teaching simple, repeatable lighting techniques.
Emily john
featured speaker
Environmental Portraits: Balancing Ambient & Strobe Light in Interior Spaces
Learn how to transform ordinary business environments into polished portrait locations. Emily will show you how to evaluate interior spaces, balance ambient and strobe lighting, and confidently photograph people in offices, retail spaces, and commercial environments. You'll gain the skills to say "yes" to more business photography opportunities with confidence.
You'll Learn How to:
Evaluate interior spaces to find the best lighting opportunities.
Balance ambient and strobe light for natural-looking portraits.
Create professional environmental portraits in challenging locations.
About Emily
Owner of Emily John Photography in Excelsior, MN, Emily specializes in business headshots, branding, and architectural photography, helping photographers confidently create polished portraits in real-world environments.
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.
EVENT DETAILS:
Event Title:
TCPPA Presents: Made in Minnesota + Vendor Fair
LET THERE BE LIGHT!
Date:
Monday, November 9, 2026
Time:
2:00 pm - 7:45 pm
Location:
Woodbury Central Park
8595 Central Park Place | Woodbury, MN 55125
Cost:
FREE TCPPA Members | $99 Guests
General Schedule of Events (subject to change):
2:00-3:30 pm Network hour & Vendor Partner Network Tradeshow
3:30-3:45 pm Welcome & Announcements
3:45-4:30 pm Featured Speaker 1: Steve Seifried - "Light with Purpose!"
4:35-5:15 pm Featured Speaker 2: Jeannine Pohl - “Versatile Lighting for Efficient Headshot Setups”
5:15-5:30 pm TCPPA Updates/Announcements
5:30-5:45 pm Break - Last chance with Vendors
5:45-6:15 pm Featured Speaker 3: Emily John - “Environmental Portraits: Balancing Ambient & Strobe Light in Interior Spaces”
6:15-7:45 pm 90 minutes lighting hands-on
What to Bring:
Camera, Lighting, 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 $99.
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.
2025 - Dave Junion, Kat Christensen, Lisa Asp, Monda Tapp, Meghan Doll, Andrew Vick, Alexander Just, Nate Petersen, Heidi Duke-Wuertz
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
Woodbury Central Park
8595 Central Park Place | Woodbury, MN 55125
Please note event location subject to change.
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