2023 Ohio News Photographers Association Annual Conference

2887 Silver Drive,Columbus OH 43211

01 April, 2023

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The 2023 annual ONPA Convention is returning in-person to Columbus, Oh, on April 1, 9am to 7pm at Midwest Photo The ONPA Board of Trustees is delighted to announce the return of an in-person ONPA Convention, Saturday, April 1, 2023 from 9am - 7pm at Midwest Photo, Columbus, Oh. The 2023 annual ONPA Conference is returning in-person to Columbus, Oh, on April 1, 9am to 7pm at Midwest Photo A welcome from the board will begin promptly at 9:30am. Bagels, coffee and tea will be provided. Pulitzer Prize winning photojournalist and Los Angeles Times correspondent, Marcus Yam, will discuss his experiences in what led him to pursue photojournalism from his early educational years in aerospace engineering, and lessons learned around the world as a journalist working domestically and abroad. He will present work illustrating those experiences along the way. A catered lunch will be provided for all. We will then transition into a panel discussion between Marcus, Cara Owesly, Director of Photography at the Cincinnati Enquirer, and Angelo Merendino, Cleveland-based commercial and editorial photographer, about the state of the industry. Audience questions can be taken throughout the discussion. The mid-afternoon and evening will feature portfolio reviews from speakers and other guest reviewers as needed, as well as technical demonstrations from the Midwest Photo staff. Signup for reviews will be available on the day of the conference. Please keep in mind that the camera store will also be open for business during our conference. Attendance is free, but limited, so registration is required.Please join us after 7pm at Ohio Brewing Company, 421 E 2nd Ave, Columbus, OH 43201, for continued reviews, and social time. Our own private room with its own bar and server has been secured. Food & drinks are on your own, though.If you plan to stay overnight, we will be at the Hilton Garden Inn, 3232 Olentangy River Rd., Columbus OH, 43202.OHNP" – yes, ONPA was not available. So, it's OHNP for the group rate.