Seminars – Workshops – Meetups – Events

Grow Your Business Through Community Workshop for Photographers

with Julie Collins

Sunday,  March 15, 2026

Meet at 9:45 a.m.  The program starts at 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Registration: 

     WPPA Members:  Free – Member Benefit (Make sure your 2026 Membership is renewed)

     Non-Members: $70.00

Tickets are non-refundable.

Julie Collins  Photography Studio, 175 E. Wisconsin Ave, Ste. C, Oconomowoc, WI – Second Floor.  Parking in the front and back of the building.

Items to Bring: Note taking materials and a bag lunch and any snacks you may need.

Julie is a Professional Photographer with a studio in downtown Oconomowoc.

Telling the stories of families in Lake Country, Wisconsin is her mission. From newborns to seniors graduating high school, she loves celebrating right along with her clients.

Julie has earned her Master of Photography from the Professional Photographers of America.  She is also one out of sixteen in the state of Wisconsin that is a Certified Professional Photographer.

Julie is the In-Person Education Activities Chair for the WPPA. 

She is an educator, volunteer and a creative.

This program teaches professional photographers how to build sustainable businesses through authentic networking, community involvement, and strategic local partnerships. Rather than relying on transactional marketing tactics such as promotions or paid advertising, or sales-based networking that feels forced, this course focuses on long-term relationship building rooted in service, consistency, and genuine connection.

Drawing from extensive experience, Julie shares how a community-first approach generated $50,000 in additional revenue in 2025 through partnerships, collaborations, and community initiatives. Attendees will learn how to identify aligned networking opportunities, initiate organic conversations (including strategies for introverts), intentionally support their local communities in meaningful ways, and cultivate professional relationships that naturally lead to business opportunities.

Through real-world examples, guided discussion, and hands-on exercises, photographers will develop actionable strategies for building community trust, forming mutually beneficial partnerships, and creating sustainable growth within their own local markets. This program is designed for photographers who value professionalism, community impact, and relationship-driven business development.
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TAKEAWAYS
Upon completion of this program, attendees will be able to:
• Apply a community-first, relationship-driven mindset to professional networking
• Identify networking environments aligned with their business goals and values
• Initiate organic conversations that foster genuine professional relationships
• Implement effective follow-up practices that strengthen trust and visibility
• Develop mutually beneficial local partnerships and collaborations
• Evaluate and structure ethical service trades aligned with personal and business goals
• Utilize community involvement and charitable engagement to build goodwill and awareness
• Create an actionable plan for ongoing relationship and partnership development within their local market

Tickets are non-refundable.