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BIG SKY IN FOCUS

MPPA'S ANNUAL CONVENTION

 

 April 16-17, 2027

 Billings, Montana Area

REGISTRATION OPENS IN JANUARY 2027

 

Registration Links, Speaker Information, Overall Schedule, Hotel Suggestions, and Bozeman Camera Raffle Information Will Be Posted in Late 2026

Big Sky in Focus is Montana's annual professional photography conference.  Each year it is held in a different part of the Treasure State.  The conference is a great time to network with other professional photographers, learn from experts in the field, party with old friends and make new ones.   

  • Annual business meeting - Noon, April 16

  • Two days of seminars with Masters-level or higher photographers and speakers

  • Equipment swap and buy

  • Raffles, Drawings and Giveaways! 

  • Annual banquet and image print competition awards

NEW MEMBER CONVENTION PASS/MEMBERSHIP

Interested in becoming a new Member of MPPA? Want to attend our 2027 Annual Big Sky In Focus Convention in Red Lodge? Kill two birds with one stone by purchasing a two-day convention pass and a 1-year 2027 MPPA membership all in one!

Pass includes 2 full days of education, trade show, Annual Meeting Luncheon and Awards Banquet meal at convention. Lodging and other meals are not included.

$300.00

CURRENT MEMBER CONVENTION PASS

Current MPPA Member Big Sky In Focus Convention Pass. Pass includes two full days of education, trade show, the annual meeting, luncheon and our image competition awards banquet meal on April 17th. Lodging and other meals are not included.

$225.00

MEMBER-1 DAY CONVENTION PASS FRIDAY

$125.00

MEMBER-1 DAY CONVENTION PASS SATURDAY

$125.00

Banquet Meal Only-Saturday Evening

Please email us with any food allergies or sensitivities at MontanaPPA@outlook.com

$35.00

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Where is the conference?

Each year the conference is held in a different part of Montana.  The 2027 Conference will be held in The Billings, MT area.

What are the dates?

April 16 & 17, 2027

How do I sign up?

Registration is will be open in January 2027.

Can I bring a spouse?

Yes!  Spouses are welcome.  All attendees of the conference educational sessions must pay the conference rate.  Guests may purchase banquet-only tickets.

What are the hotel accommodations?

TBA

Do you have a cancellation policy?

Refunds are not given after 30 days prior to the conference start date.

 

When does the conference end?

The conference concludes at approximate 8pm on the 17th following the annual banquet dinner and awards presentation.

Bozeman Camera Raffle

 

We are having a raffle!! Tickets will go on sale in December!! All funds will be used towards continuing to provide educational opportunities at our Annual Big Sky In Focus Convention and other educational events throughout the year.  

1st Prize

$1000 Bozeman Camera Gift Card

2nd Prize

$500 Bozeman Camera Gift Card

3rd Prize

$250 Bozeman Camera Gift Card

 

Tickets are $25/each or 5/$100.  Drawing will be held April 17th, 2026 at our Big Sky In Focus Convention.  Need not be present to win.

 Purchase Ticket through our website store when they go on sale.

PURCHASE RAFFLE TICKETS

1 Big Sky In Focus Raffle Ticket

$25.00

All funds will be used towards continuing to provide educational opportunities at our Annual Big Sky In Focus Convention and other educational events throughout the year. Drawing will be held April 17, 2027. Need not be present to win.

**Tickets will be filled out with your contact information and ticket stub will be mailed to you or a picture of your entry sent to you.

5-Pack; Big Sky In Focus Raffle Ticket

$100.00

Choose a quantity of 1 (one) to buy a 5-pack of raffle tickets. A quantity of 2 (two) for 10 tickets, etc. All funds will be used to continue providing educational opportunities at our Annual Big Sky In Focus Convention and other educational events throughout the year. The drawing will be held April 17, 2027. Need not be present to win.

**Tickets will be filled out with your contact information and ticket stub will be e-mailed to you or a picture of your entry sent to you.

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