2019 SPAC agenda book FINAL

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I would like to welcome you all to the 63rd Annual SPAC conference. As president of the executive board, it has been my distinct pleasure to see this conference grow year after year. 2019 is no exception. With over 1100 attendees, this our biggest year yet, which I think speaks to the passion we all share for this business. We have some excellent keynote speakers lined up, as well as panels with leading experts covering a wide range of topics. And while they certainly represent a vital part of this conference, they’re not what makes SPAC so special. What makes this conference unique is the people you’ll meet here. This business we’re in—the business of school and sports photography--is all about human connection. SPAC is more than just a chance to network and learn a few new skills. It’s an opportunity to share your passion with like- minded professionals. At a time when the photography business seems to be changing at an ever- increasing rate, I think it’s important to take a few days to reconnect, to swap stories and trade secrets, in order to remind ourselves of why we got into this business in the first place. Lastly, I want to say a special thank you to Michael Rack, Calvin Harrell, Marty Brown, Beth Jones and Coree Cooper. Without their efforts, this conference wouldn’t be what it is today.

Wayne T. Barksdale SPAC Executive Board Member Barksdale School Portraits

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Michael Rak The Artona Group

Calvin Harrell, Jr. My Legacy Matters

Marty Brown Excel Photographers

Beth Jones Best Eye Photography

Coree Cooper The "SPAC Gal"

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