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Jumpstart your Conference experience. This year we’re supercharging the PMRE Conference with two additional days of learning prior to the official start. These pre-event days will be filled with hands-on technical workshops instructed by some of the industry's best. Check them out below and be sure to register before spots run out!

Note: When registering for the main conference you will be able to select which workshop(s) you want to attend

MONDAY & Tuesday
06 - 07 Nov
Monday, Nov 7, 2022
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Implementing Drones for Real Estate: Wow Your Clients and Attract New Business

Drone Launch Academy

$799

One-Day Workshop

With David Young & Dominic Wilkerson

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8:00 am
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5:00 pm
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TWO Day Workshop

Capturing Luxury:A Focused Approach to Shooting Luxury Real Estate

PMRE Conference - Speaker Wayne Capili
Hosted by:
Wayne Capili, Fraser Almeida and Tony Colangelo

Join renowned photographers Wayne Capili, Fraser Almeida, and Tony Colangelo for an immersive workshop designed to help you understand the nuances of photographing luxury real estate at the highest level.

This two-day intensive program combines classroom learning with hands-on experience, allowing you to learn new skills and capture portfolio worthy images in a luxurious setting.

Monday & Tuesday, Nov 6-7, 2023
9am - 5pm
Max 20 spots [50% Sold Out*]
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$1,299
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*As of May 24th 2023.
ONE Day Workshop

Break Through Your Business

Hosted by:
Casey Jones

Join us for the ultimate Business of RealEstate Media workshop, designed to propel your business to new heights! Discover the strategies to cultivate relationships, embrace a go-giver mentality, and develop a mindset that attracts abundance and success.

 Monday, Nov 6, 2023
9am - 5pm
Max 12 spots [50% Sold Out*]
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$799
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*As of May 24th 2023.
ONE Day Workshop

Branding Photography: Level Up your offerings and confidently apply your skills in new ways

Hosted by:
Kelsey Kurtis

If you're looking to add more value and foster trust and loyalty with your clients, incorporating branding photography can have a powerful impact. In this workshop, you'll not only learn how to pose your clients confidently and creatively but also how to guide individuals who may have fears, insecurities, or reservations about being photographed.

Monday, Nov 6, 2023
9:30am - 5pm
Max 10 spots [50% Sold Out*]
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$799
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*As of May 24th 2023.
ONE Day Workshop

From Concept to Creation: How to create a compelling narrative for any property

Hosted by:
Cody Boone

Join award-winning real estate cinematographer Cody Boone, who spearheads all video content for Ryan Serhant's Brokerage, SERHANT., in an immersive workshop designed to propel your real estate cinematography skills to new heights.

Tuesday, Nov 7, 2023
9am - 5pm
Max 12 spots [50% Sold Out*]
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$799
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*As of May 24th 2023.
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Behind the Lens

PMRE Conference - Speaker Ema Peter
Hosted by:
Ema Peters & Natalia Robert

Join us for an engaging workshop experience, where you'll have the unique opportunity to learn from two of the most highly esteemed photographers in the industry - Ema Peter and Natalia Robert. Together, we will explore the world of architectural photography in the vibrant setting of the Las Vegas Strip.

Tuesday, Nov 7, 2023
12pm - 7:45pm
Max 12 spots [Sold Out*]
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$799
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*This workshop was sold out as of 24th May 2023.

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Capturing Luxury: A Focused Approach to Shooting Luxury Real Estate

Join renowned photographers Wayne Capili, Fraser Almeida, and Tony Colangelo for an immersive workshop designed to help you understand the nuances of photographing luxury real estate at the highest level.

This two-day intensive program combines classroom learning with hands-on experience, allowing you to learn new skills and capture portfolio worthy images in a luxurious setting.
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Day One:‍

  • Differentiating between core real estate and luxury real estate photography
  • Exclusive video Q&A session with a luxury real estate agent
  • In-depth exploration of composition techniques
  • Mastering the control of light
  • Hands-on shoot at a luxury property, guided by Wayne, Fraser, and Tony
  • Preparing for and executing captivating twilight shots, including aerial photography


Day Two:

  • Editing photos captured on Day One, with insights from Wayne, Fraser, and Tony on their unique editing approach.
  • Understanding and refining your brand messaging
  • Strategies to become indispensable to luxury real estate agents
  • Return to the luxury property to shoot with your own gear
  • Real-time editing of your photos

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Wrap-up Q&A session
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Witness the diverse approach of Tony, Wayne, and Fraser as they demonstrate their unique perspectives and shooting techniques. Expand your toolkit and gain confidence in capturing spaces through their expert guidance.
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As a participant, you will also have the opportunity to apply your newly acquired knowledge and skills by shooting in a magnificent home with your own gear, allowing you to fill your portfolio with high end images.
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This workshop not only equips you with the knowledge and confidence needed to excel in luxury real estate photography, but also provides valuable insights into marketing tactics and pricing strategies to reach this exclusive target audience. Best of all, the techniques and skills shared in this workshop are equally valuable for photographers interested in working with interior design and architecture clients.

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Register now to take your photography to the next level.

Have a question or want to reach out ?
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PMRE Conference - Speaker Ema Peter
About Ema Peter
Ema is the principal of Ema Peter Photography. For 12 years, she has worked with some of the most prestigious architectural, interior design and engineering firms in North America. Ema’s photography has helped many of these firms reach award-winning status. You can find her work published in Architectural Digest, Objekt International, Dwell, Wired, New York Times and many more.

Ema holds a Master’s Degree in Art and Applied Photography from the National Academy of Theatre and Film Arts in Sofia, Bulgaria. She started her career as a TV anchor on Bulgarian National TV and then as an intern at Magnum Photo Agency in Paris. She then led one of the largest photography teams in North America at VRX Studios Inc. She was also the lead photographer for ad campaigns at Hilton, Hyatt and Fairmont and was responsible for creating photography standards for some of the world’s top hotel brands.
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Break Through Your Business with Casey Jones

Join us for the ultimate Business of RealEstate Media workshop, designed to propel your business to new heights!Discover the strategies to cultivate relationships, embrace a go-giver mentality, and develop a mindset that attracts abundance and success.

This comprehensive workshop covers everything you need to know to excel in the competitive real estate media industry. From mindset and business fundamentals to client management and legal considerations, expert instructors will guide you through each step. Engage in creative exercises, gain insights from successful case studies, and elevate your confidence to expand your client base.

1/ Introduction

  • Welcome and introduction of the instructor(s)
  • Overview of the workshop's goals and objectives
  • Icebreaker activity to get everyone engaged and excited
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2/ Mindset

  • The power of mindset: Understanding how thoughts and beliefs can impact your success.
  • Overcoming fear and self-doubt: Techniques for building confidence and resilience.
  • Adaptability and innovation: How to stay relevant in a rapidly changing industry.
  • Using analogies and metaphors: Examples of how mindset shifts can be compared to the real estate world.
  • Creative exercises to boost mindset and confidence.
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3/ Business Fundamentals

  • Market analysis: Understanding the current state of the real estate photography industry
  • Building your brand: Developing your unique value proposition
  • Setting up your real estate photography business (licensing, insurance, taxes, etc.)
  • Identifying and targeting your ideal clients
  • Developing a marketing plan to attract and retain clients
  • Negotiating fees and pricing strategies
  • Managing workflow and optimizing efficiency
  • Networking and building relationships within the industry
  • Finding clients: Effective marketing and networking techniques
  • Case studies: Success stories and lessons learned from other real estate photographers
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4/ Client Relationships Management

  • Handling clients and difficult situations with professionalism and grace
  • Building rapport and trust with clients
  • Communication best practices for keeping clients informed and updated
  • Anticipating and addressing clients'; needs and concerns


5/ Leveraging Your Real Estate Photography Business

  • Enhancing your services: Expanding your offerings and upselling to clients
  • Building partnerships: Collaborating with real estate agents, interior designers, and contractors
  • Scaling your business: Growing your team and outsourcing tasks
  • Employees VS Contractors (which path should you take?)
  • Case studies: Examples of successful real estate photography businesses and how they scaled

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6/ Legal and Ethical Considerations

  • Protecting your clients' privacy and intellectual property
  • The importance of having contracts for every area of your business
  • Complying with local and national regulations
  • Dealing with legal disputes
  • Maintaining integrity and ethical standards in your business practices
  • Preventative tips for avoiding legal challenges
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7/ Conclusion

  • Recap of key takeaways and lessons learned
  • Q&A session to address any remaining questions and concerns
  • Closing activity to reinforce concepts learned
  • Closing remarks and encouragement to apply the new skills and knowledge gained in the workshop
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Have a question or want to reach out ?
Contact Host
PMRE Conference - Speaker Ema Peter
About Ema Peter
Ema is the principal of Ema Peter Photography. For 12 years, she has worked with some of the most prestigious architectural, interior design and engineering firms in North America. Ema’s photography has helped many of these firms reach award-winning status. You can find her work published in Architectural Digest, Objekt International, Dwell, Wired, New York Times and many more.

Ema holds a Master’s Degree in Art and Applied Photography from the National Academy of Theatre and Film Arts in Sofia, Bulgaria. She started her career as a TV anchor on Bulgarian National TV and then as an intern at Magnum Photo Agency in Paris. She then led one of the largest photography teams in North America at VRX Studios Inc. She was also the lead photographer for ad campaigns at Hilton, Hyatt and Fairmont and was responsible for creating photography standards for some of the world’s top hotel brands.
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Branding Photography: Uplevel your offering and confidently apply your skills in new ways with Kelsey Kurtis

Do you want to take your business to new heights by offering branding photography add-ons to your property shoots or providing full branding photoshoots to your clients?

If you're looking to add more value and foster trust and loyalty with your clients, incorporating branding photography  can have a powerful impact. In this workshop, you'll not only learn how to pose your clients confidently and creatively but also how to guide individuals who may have fears, insecurities, or reservations about being photographed.

This workshop will teach you how to apply the same attention to detail you bring to real estate photography to capturing people. You'll delve into both the mindset and technical aspects of branding photography. If you're seeking to expand your photography business and cultivate, grow, or maintain relationships and loyalty with your clients, branding photography is an incredible way to elevate your bottom line, enhance brand recognition, and strengthen relationships.


Meet your instructor: Kelsey Kurtis
Kelsey is a lifestyle branding photographer, branding educator, and author based in Bellingham, WA. She is the creator of The Connection Method® and Connection-Based BrandingTM, renowned for helping clients showcase their brand and feel confident in front of the camera.Kelsey has developed a branding photoshoot process that ensures consistency and organization while empowering you to pose and direct your clients with confidence.
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THIS WORKSHOP IS FOR...

  • Photographers interested in integrating branding photography into their business, whether as mini shoots or full branding sessions.
  • Photographers seeking to confidently and creatively pose individuals of all body types, moving beyond traditional poses like crossed arms and hand on hips.
  • Photographers who want to build and maintain relationships and loyalty with their clients by helping them feel confident and seen in their photos.
  • Photographers who value attention to detail in property photography and are excited to extend that same care to their clients.
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Workshop Overview

First Half: Approach + Demo

  • Understanding how to approach a branding photoshoot and cultivating the right mindset
  • Preparing clients and effectively communicating expectations
  • Boosting client confidence and addressing common insecurities and fears
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Photoshoot Demo:

  • Kelsey will guide you through warming up clients for posing and establishing the right mindset for the shoot
  • Applying skills developed as a realestate/architecture photographer to capture people
  • Learn Kelsey's signature 5 posing tips to make clients look amazing in photos, especially those who feel awkward or insecure
  • Technical applications for branding photography, including camera settings and lighting
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BREAK FOR LUNCH

Second Half: Practical Application

  • After lunch, you'll have the opportunity to apply what you've learned in the first half of the day
  • Engage in hands-on practical application, working in teams of two to alternate between posing and taking photos
  • Kelsey will be available to answer questions and provide demonstrations and corrections as needed
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Workshop Details

  • Nov 6
  • Meeting time: 9:30 AM at the hotel, shuttle departs at 10 AM
  • Workshop hours: 11 AM to 1 PM / 1 PM to 2PM lunch / 2 PM to 5 PM demo and wrap-up
  • Lunch will be provided
  • Transportation provided to and from SouthPoint Casino to the workshop location (a home located 15 minutes away from the hotel)
  • Maximum of 10 participants
  • Attendees are required to bring their own gear: Camera body and lenses (recommended lenses: 50mm f/1.2, f/1.4, or f/1.8, 35mm f/2.8, and 24-70mm f/2.8). Kelsey will have her Godox AD400Pro strobe, Godox VL150 steady light, and natural light available for use. If you plan to use the strobe, please bring your camera-specific transmitter. However, most demonstrations will utilize steady light and natural light.
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Have a question or want to reach out ?
Contact Host
PMRE Conference - Speaker Ema Peter
About Ema Peter
Ema is the principal of Ema Peter Photography. For 12 years, she has worked with some of the most prestigious architectural, interior design and engineering firms in North America. Ema’s photography has helped many of these firms reach award-winning status. You can find her work published in Architectural Digest, Objekt International, Dwell, Wired, New York Times and many more.

Ema holds a Master’s Degree in Art and Applied Photography from the National Academy of Theatre and Film Arts in Sofia, Bulgaria. She started her career as a TV anchor on Bulgarian National TV and then as an intern at Magnum Photo Agency in Paris. She then led one of the largest photography teams in North America at VRX Studios Inc. She was also the lead photographer for ad campaigns at Hilton, Hyatt and Fairmont and was responsible for creating photography standards for some of the world’s top hotel brands.
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From Concept to Creation: How to create a compelling narrative for any property with Cody Boone

With a remarkable track record of shooting over $5 billion worth of real estate across America in the past five years,Cody has solidified his position as a leading authority in the industry. In this intimate, hands-on workshop, Cody will impart his knowledge on creating captivating and compelling property tours that amplify your clients' brand and distinguish you from the competition.

You will learn the techniques and insider secrets of luxury real estate cinematography, acquiring practical skills that can be applied to properties of any list price or marketing budget. From ideation to execution, Cody will skill fully guide you through the process of crafting cinematic property tours that weave a captivating narrative and elevates your client’s branding. Take this extraordinary opportunity to learn from one of the industry's best and add a new edge to your real estate cinematography.

Attendees are encouraged to bring their own video gear to the workshop, although we recommend a simple setup comprising a camera, 1-2 lenses, and a gimbal. No audio equipment is necessary.

Have a question or want to reach out ?
Contact Host
PMRE Conference - Speaker Ema Peter
About Ema Peter
Ema is the principal of Ema Peter Photography. For 12 years, she has worked with some of the most prestigious architectural, interior design and engineering firms in North America. Ema’s photography has helped many of these firms reach award-winning status. You can find her work published in Architectural Digest, Objekt International, Dwell, Wired, New York Times and many more.

Ema holds a Master’s Degree in Art and Applied Photography from the National Academy of Theatre and Film Arts in Sofia, Bulgaria. She started her career as a TV anchor on Bulgarian National TV and then as an intern at Magnum Photo Agency in Paris. She then led one of the largest photography teams in North America at VRX Studios Inc. She was also the lead photographer for ad campaigns at Hilton, Hyatt and Fairmont and was responsible for creating photography standards for some of the world’s top hotel brands.
Register For This Workshop
You will be directed to the registration page where you can add this workshop.

Behind the Lens with Ema Peter and Natalia Robert (November 7th)

Join us for an engaging workshop experience, where you'll have the unique opportunity to learn from two of the most highly esteemed photographers in the industry - Ema Peter and NataliaRobert. Together, we will explore the world of architectural photography in the vibrant setting of the Las Vegas Strip.

Immerse yourself in the energy of this iconic location as we embark on a walking tour, capturing the distinct architecture along the way. Renowned architectural photographer Ema Peter will guide you through the process, sharing insights, techniques, and answering your questions.

Natalia Robert, founder and interior photographer of The Grove, is proudly hosting this event, and will be joining and guiding you through this incredible experience, photographing alongside you, and making sure that it is an event to remember. (...and there may be some surprises waiting for you, too!)

Key Details:

  • Transportation to and from the destination will be provided, departing from South Point Hotel.
  • The workshop will start midday and conclude after sundown (exact times TBD).
  • Please bring your camera; tripods and lighting equipment are not necessary.
  • Group size will be limited to facilitate meaningful connections.

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What to Expect:

  • An immersive afternoon of on-the-go photography with two accomplished photographers.
  • A relaxed and interactive environment that encourages questions and connections.
  • Real-time learning from Ema Peter, a world-renowned architectural photographer, at a remarkable location.
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What Not to Expect:

  • A rigidly structured class format.
  • A client photoshoot experience.
  • A predefined agenda or set topics—let the conversation flow naturally.
  • Editing instruction or guidance.

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Rough Agenda:

Noon: Depart from South Point

1:00 PM: Arrival at the location and start of the walking tour

4:00 PM: Capture exterior shots

5:00 PM: Proceed to a surprise destination

7:00 PM: Wrap-up

7:45 PM: Return to South Point
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Join us for this exclusive workshop with Ema Peter and Natalia Robert, and enhance your architectural photography skills while exploring the unique architecture of Las Vegas. Secure your spot now!

Have a question or want to reach out ?
Contact Host
PMRE Conference - Speaker Ema Peter
About Ema Peter
Ema is the principal of Ema Peter Photography. For 12 years, she has worked with some of the most prestigious architectural, interior design and engineering firms in North America. Ema’s photography has helped many of these firms reach award-winning status. You can find her work published in Architectural Digest, Objekt International, Dwell, Wired, New York Times and many more.

Ema holds a Master’s Degree in Art and Applied Photography from the National Academy of Theatre and Film Arts in Sofia, Bulgaria. She started her career as a TV anchor on Bulgarian National TV and then as an intern at Magnum Photo Agency in Paris. She then led one of the largest photography teams in North America at VRX Studios Inc. She was also the lead photographer for ad campaigns at Hilton, Hyatt and Fairmont and was responsible for creating photography standards for some of the world’s top hotel brands.
Workshop Sold Out*
*As of May 24th 2023.