BIG SKY IN FOCUS

April 17-18, 2026 at the Roosevelt Center

RED LODGE, MONTANA

REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED

Schedule of Events:

Stay Tuned For More Information

The Conference Features:

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
Two days of seminars with Masters-level photographers and speakers
Equipment swap and buy
Raffles, Drawings and Giveaways!
Annual banquet and photographic print competition awards

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Where is the conference?: Each year the conference is held in a different part of Montana. The 2026 Conference will be held in Red Lodge, MT.
What are the dates?: April ___, 2026
How do I sign up?: Registration will open in the fall of 2025.
Can I bring a spouse?: Yes! Spouses are welcome. All attendees of the conference educational sessions must pay the conference rate. Guests may attend the competition session for free. Guests may purchase banquet only tickets, prices will be announced later in the year when registration opens.
What are the hotel accommodations?: We are reserving a block of rooms at a local hotel. More information will be forthcoming.
Do you have a cancellation policy?: Yes. Cancellation policy will be clarified at the time of registration.

HOTEL INFORMATION

Due to unforeseen construction going on at the Quality Inn we now have secured a rate for guest rooms at the Pollard Hotel.

To book your room please contact Trish @ 406-446-0001

Rooms are $149/night plus taxes.

Please reference Montana Professional Photographers Association Conference.

The Pollard Hotel

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 March 15th, 2024 at our Big Sky In Focus Convention in Red Lodge, MT. Need not be present to win.

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