Chicago PUG

Chicago PUG is now on Facebook

chicagopug — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 21:06:04 +0000

Welcome! To get up to date information about the Chicago PUG, please join our facebook page:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Chicago-PUG/167398203277744

Thanks!

Nancy and Dave

October PUG: Kevin Weinstein speaks!!

chicagopug — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 21:01:47 +0000

When: Monday, October 18 at 7 pm

Where: Kevin Weinstein’s Studio 1003 West Fulton Market (at Morgan)

What:

Kevin Weinstein will be speaking at our PUG this month!! He will be talking about his experience as a photojournalist and how he got into weddings from that profession. Come hear Kevin’s story and mingle with some other photographers

We also have a surprise guest coming to this PUG. This person will be giving a short talk after Kevin, and trust me, you want to be there for that too

September UberPUG with Joe Buissink and Jim Collins

chicagopug — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 17:12:45 +0000

You’re invited to join us for our first Chicago UberPUG, a very special PUG event featuring Joe Buissink and CEO Jim Collins.

What is an UberPUG? It’s an event focused on inspiring and educating professional photographers. It’s an evening that celebrates the community you’ve created. Come connect at our welcome mixer then get inspired and motivated by two all-new presentations.

Food will be provided as well as an open bar!

Chicago
Monday, September 20th, 2010
6-6:30 Welcome Mixer
6:30 – 8:30 Presentations
Location: Carnivale, 702 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60661
There is street parking or $5 valet

This event is open to all photographers so feel free to bring a friend. Just make sure to RSVP so we know how many to expect.

Joe’s Topic -
Keeping it real in an increasingly challenging world. These last couple of years have been tough – even for me. The economy has had an impact on the whole space, including the high end. In this all new presentation, using images shot over the course of the last 18 months, including some from just a few weeks ago, we’ll talk about the adjustments I’m making to reinvigorate my business, keep my passion and keep making money making pictures. I love this business with all my soul and I want to give folks a shot in the arm or a kick in the butt to improve their skills, make some needed changes and get moving again.

Jim’s Topic -
He’s the photographer. I’m a business man. In this short, four slide presentation I’m going to walk you through some top tens. Top 10 Bad Things Photographers do in Marketing. Top 10 Marketing Tips for Photographers. Top 10 bad business habits. Top 10 ways to improve. I’ve built these based on conversations with quite literally, thousands, of photographers. They’re designed to give you some practical things you can do right away to improve your business.

Chicago August PUG: BYOB Summer Party

chicagopug — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 14:18:14 +0000

Date: Tuesday, August 17

Time: 7:00 pm

Location: DWP Loft – 413 N carpenter St. We’ll be on the side patio – no need to buzz up

Contact: Nancy and Dave Wittig 312.813.3201 or weddings@davidwittig.com

It’s time for our yearly summer party!! We’ll eat, drink, mingle, and network. We will have food, but if you lovely people could bring your own drinks and a few to share, that would be fabulous! We’d also love to open this up to videographers/cinematographers and any other vendors you think might benefit from hanging out with a bunch of Chicago photogs. We can’t wait to see you all there!

June PUG: guest speaker Ali Phillips of Engaging Events by Ali

chicagopug — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 16:02:38 +0000

Date: Monday, June 28

Time: 7 pm

Location: Hein Photo Studio, 120 N Green Street 3rd floor, Chicago, IL (It’s in the buzzer as Hein Photo)

Contact: Nancy and Dave Wittig – 312.813.3201

Ali Philips of Engaging Events by Ali is coming to speak to our group about working as a team with other vendors as well as planners. She has been in this business for quite a while and is a wealth of information on this topic. There will be time for questions and discussion. This is a not to miss PUG I can’t wait to see everyone there!

May Pug: New Strategies for 2010 a discussion

chicagopug — Thu, 06 May 2010 00:07:15 +0000

Date: Monday, May 10

Time: 7 pm

Location: Hein Photo Studio, 120 N Green Street 3rd floor, Chicago, IL (It’s in the buzzer as Hein Photo)

Contact: Nancy and Dave Wittig – 312.813.3201

The past few months we have heard from various vendors and other speakers, and this month we want to hear from all of you. We’re going to facilitate a discussion about how we’re planning to improve our business, workflows, shooting, etc. this wedding season. We want to hear what different things people are doing, what is working, what hasn’t worked and what will hopefully work this year. This will be a less formal meeting so bring some beer or wine to share and we’ll bring something to munch on!

We’re excited to see you all there on Monday!

April PUG: Working with videographers

chicagopug — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 17:43:18 +0000

Date: Monday, April 12

Time: 7:00 pm

Location: Hein Photo Studio – 120 N Green St., 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL (It’s in the buzzer as Hein Photography)

Contact: Nancy and Dave Wittig 312.813.3201

We are having videographers come to speak with us about how we can work better with them as a team. Mili and Sid Gosh of Memories in Motion will be guests at our group. They will speak for a bit about their experience, and then open it up for discussion. This is a topic I often hear photographers talking about, so now is our chance to learn how we can work as a team rather than competing with each other for the best angles.

No March PUG

chicagopug — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 19:21:11 +0000

Because WPPI falls right when PUG is normally scheduled, we are canceling this month’s meeting. We will see you all in April on monday the 12th! We are working on an exciting guest speaker for the month of April, so stay tuned for more info

February PUG: Networking with Vendors: Featuring special guest Donna Albertson, the director of marketing and events at the Ivy Room

chicagopug — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:45:01 +0000

Date: Monday, February 8

Time: 7:00 pm

Location: Hein Photo Studio – 120 N Green St., 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL (It’s in the buzzer as Hein Photography)

Contact: Nancy and Dave Wittig 312.813.3201

This month we have Donna Albertson, the Director of Marketing and Events of The Ivy Room at Tree Studios, coming to speak about creating relationships with venues and other vendors to increase your referrals.

Donna has worked in the wedding industry for 10 years, Director of Private Events for NoMI Restaurant at Park Hyatt Chicago, an Event Producer at Kehoe Designs, and currently at The Ivy Room , one of the premier wedding venues in Chicago.

Donna is an expert networker, and will offer up a few tips on how to leverage your business by networking as well as how photographers can best connect with vendors. There will also be a question and answer time, so please come with questions.

January PUG: Backing up your Images

chicagopug — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 05:37:46 +0000

Date: TUESDAY, January 12

Time: 7:00 pm

Location: Hein Photo Studio – 120 N Green St., 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL (It’s in the buzzer as Hein Photography)

Contact: Nancy and Dave Wittig 312.813.3201

PLEASE NOTE WE ARE MEETING ON TUESDAY THIS MONTH RATHER THAN MONDAY.

Since last month we just ended up partying Dave will talk this month about backing up your files. He has extensive experience with computers, and has spent much time streamlining our back up system. If this is an area you are weak in, or do not know much about, it will be an extremely informative session!