BRISBANE - Monday 12th May 2025
Get ready for another unforgettable night of education, networking, and fun at the 2025 PPBN Photography Industry Night & Workshops!
For the past six years, this event has been a must-attend highlight on the Australian professional photography calendar, bringing photographers together from across the country for an inspiring mix of learning, connection, and laughter.
What’s in store for 2025?
- An Inspiring Guest Speaker – Ignite your passion and gain fresh insights to elevate your photography journey.
- The Great Photography Debate – A lively, interactive panel where two teams of experienced photographers tackle hot industry topics in a fun and engaging way.
- The Supplier Showcase – Meet top industry suppliers, explore the latest photography products and services, and hear firsthand how they can support and grow your business.
- $100s in Door Prizes – Incredible giveaways from leading suppliers!
Expect a cocktail-style evening with delicious food, exciting discussions, and the opportunity to connect with like-minded photographers in a relaxed and engaging atmosphere.
Secure your spot now — tickets will sell out fast!
BRISBANE - Monday 12th May 2025
Workshop: Starts Sharp at 12:00pm to 4:00 pm.
Expo & Industry Night: Doors open at 5:00 pm
Evening officially starts: 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Location: Kedron-Wavell, 21 Kittyhawk Drive, Chermside, QLD
Cost Expo/Industry night only: Early Bird Prices $59 (first 20 people Only). Normally $75
Cost Workshop Only: Early Bird Prices $399 (First 10 people only), Normally $499
Dress Code: Dress is smart casual (just like going out for a nice dinner)
Dinner: Will be served at 6:45 pm
Parking: Free on Location
Industry night numbers are limited to the first 75 people only and always sell out well in advance. So please book in ASAP!
loved it!! Was so great catching up with my photographer friends, seeing vendors (and their specials!) in real life and getting inspired by the speakers, I can’t wait for the next one!!
Natarsha March
Don’t hesitate to get involved with the PPBN. No matter if you have been around for 5 minutes or 5 decades, there are benefits for photographers at all levels of the business and journey. There is so much information to learn, and importantly a comradery and friendship that makes you feel supported as a photographer, especially if you run your business solo.
Lou Meeking
Business can feel incredibly lonely, especially working in regional areas, but the industry night is a fantastic opportunity to meet others at all different stages of business and interests.
Alice Rye
PPBN, Industry nights and workshops is honestly life-changing. The PPBN community and support is honestly priceless and this also shows through in these amazing industry nights and workshops. Well worth every penny, you get so much information from it all and honestly I find the information in the PPBN paid group, is more than I’ve ever found elsewhere and it is so worth being a member and going along to these events. I’m grateful that I came across this group.
Caryn Maciejewskj
We have some of our favourite sponsors from the Australian photographic industry coming to the Industry Night. This is a great opportunity to meet them face to face, touch and feel their products – much better than over the internet or magazines.
Our Speaker
Mel Watt, Mel Watt Photography
One of Brisbane’s leading portrait photographers Mel Watt. Will share how to create a transformational experience, be unapologetic about your worth, and attract clients so deeply invested that selling becomes effortless.
Mel doesn’t just teach this—she lives it. She knows firsthand how authenticity can set you apart. In this keynote, she’ll explore how embracing who you truly are is the key to building a photography brand that stands out and how authenticity in finding your niche can set you apart.
Whether you specialize in portraits, weddings, families, newborns, pets, or any other genre, this talk will shift your perspective, elevate your client experience, and inspire you to create a brand that is both unique and deeply meaningful.
melwattphotography.com.au
Our Panel
Workshop
“Get with the times or get left behind!”
The photography industry is changing fast, and those who embrace AI, automation, and smarter workflows will stay ahead. This workshop is designed to help you generate more leads, maximize revenue, and streamline your business for success in 2025.
We’ll break down the most popular software and AI tools modern photographers are using today and show real-world examples of how to integrate them into your workflow.
From automating repetitive tasks to optimizing client interactions, you’ll discover practical strategies to save time, increase efficiency, and create a more profitable business.
- AI & Automation – Work smarter with cutting-edge tools
- Efficient Workflows – Implement systems that save hours and scale your business
- Marketing That Works – Attract and convert high-value clients consistently
- Step by Step – Show you through some of the BEST software and how you use it.
- Content is king/Queen – Not sure where to start or how to put it together. Mark going to walk through how he goes from Keyword to 15 bits of content over 8 platforms… And it is easier than you think!
Every improvement should be deliberate, strategic, and designed for maximum impact. Learn how to identify inefficiencies, test small changes, and refine your processes to get the most out of your business.
You will walk away from this workshop with more confidence, clarity and direction to know exactly what you need to do in your business.
Plus a set game plan, and actionable items that you need to follow up on to make sure that you are going to implement the new things you have learnt.
No more loopholes of understanding why things DO or do NOT work in your business.
Join us and discover how AI and automation can revolutionize your photography business in 2025! 🚀
This workshop is for you if...
- You know there is a better way to run your business but you stuck behind all the NOISE!
- You want to make wise choices in what you invest your TIME and MONEY into that will get you results
- Find out how marketing is changing in 2025 and what you can do to stay in front of your competition
- You want to learn how to work smarter and not harder. There are so many awesome tools to help run your business these days. With AI you don't even need to do most of the work anymore! It's Crazy!!!
- Perfect for portrait and wedding photograher of any genre and style, doesn't matter if you have been in business for +20 years or if you are just starting out. This way you get to set yourself up properly the first time!
- And this is just the beginning!
This workshop is 100% business and Marketing-related, without any fluff.
As always this practical, content-packed workshop, designed to give you the tools and strategies to help make better business decisions for the good of you, your family and into the future.
It will be presented by Double Master Photographer, Qualified Photography Business Coach, NLP practitioner Mark Rossetto.
Workshop Investment
Time: 12pm to 4 pm Location: Same as the industry night in a different room.
Cost workshop: $499 per person (Limited Early Bird Price will be made available)
The workshop always books out so get in while you can. So get in early!
What’s NOT included: Transport and accommodation to the workshop are not included.
What to bring: drink bottle and snacks, notepad and pen, an open mind and a smile
