OCTOBER MONTHLY EVENT
+TCPPA ANNUAL MEETING
OCTOBER 2025 MONTHLY EVENT
The Headshot Side-Hustle
with Gary Hughes
Monday, October 13, 2025
3:30pm - 8:00pm
Free for TCPPA Members
$99 for Guests
TCPPA welcomes Gary Hughes from Central Florida for a night of headshot mastery!
Gary Hughes is sponsored by
WHCC is a Platinum Sponsor in the TCPPA Vendor Partner Network
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The Art of Selling
with Allison Tyler Jones
Allison Tyler Jones is sponsored by
WHCC is a Platinum Sponsor in the TCPPA Vendor Partner Network
Portrait and wedding photographers - even really successful ones - often have the same problem:
the slow season.
What if you could build another source of income that could keep your studio busy all year?
What if you could take advantage of the high demand for headshots without hurting your boutique studiobrand?
Whether you plan to grow an existing headshot brand or start something new, this TCPPA monthly event with Gary Hughes is a perfect primer to get you on the right path.
TCPPA Member Login
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Guest Registration
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KEY TAKE-AWAYS FROM THIS EVENT:
Learn how to craft a headshot brand and make it grow
Learn the different types of headshot jobs and how to price them
Learn how to communicate with B2B clients and speak their language
Learn simple and effective marketing strategies
Cost:
Free for TCPPA Members
$99 for Guests
Please Note: all attendees must register to attend! Please indicate if you are a member or guest to start registration below.
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.
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:
Title:
The Headshot Side-Hustle with Gary Hughes
Date:
Monday, October 13, 2025
Time:
3:30pm – 8:00 pm
TCPPA ANNUAL MEMBER MEETING TO FOLLOW AT 8:05 PM
Location:
Holiday Inn & Suites St. Paul NE
8511 Hudson Blvd, Lake Elmo, MN 55042
Pavilion event space
Cost:
Free for TCPPA Members
$99 for Non-Members
General Schedule of Events (subject to change):
3:30 - Check-in and Socialize
4:00 - Welcome and Announcements
4:15 - Speaker Presentation
5:15 - Break and Social
5:45 - Speaker Presentation
6:30 - Round Table Implementation Discussion
7:30 - Discuss Findings & Conclusion
8:00 - Closing
8:05-8:30 TCPPA Annual Membership Meeting
Happy Hour to follow
What to Bring:
Notebook & Pen
MEET OUR FEATURED SPEAKER
Gary Hughes
As the child of photographer parents, it is ironic that Gary Hughes' professional life included everything but photography until life led him back to the path for which he was ultimately destined, photographer. In
2008, he and his wife, Julie, founded Hughes Fioretti Photography. In the years since, Gary and Julie have grown their business by making a name for themselves as THE place to get headshots in Central Florida.
Aside from running a studio in Winter Park, FL, Gary is also in demand as a photography educator and travels often, teaching his methods to photographers all over the world. His main focus as an instructor is
to empower photographers to create the type of business that sets them free to live the kind of life they want.
Gary’s work has been featured in publications like Forbes, Rolling Stone, and Guitar World, while his educational articles have appeared in Professional Photographer, PetaPixel, Huffington Post, and Canon
Learning.
Images on this page courtesy Gary Hughes
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.
Workshop Alert!
TCPPA is also hosting a workshop with Gary Hughes
Tuesday, October 14. Click the Workshop icon for more details!
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
Holiday Inn & Suites St. Paul NE
8511 Hudson Blvd
Lake Elmo, MN 55042
Pavilion event space
This event will be held at The Holiday Inn & Suites located in Lake Elmo, MN. (Please note location is subject to change)
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