East Coast School 2024
Photographic Workshops
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Registration Now Open
June 10-14, 2024
Raleigh, North Carolina
Welcome to East Coast School, A 4-day intensive workshop designed immerse attendees in a deep dive learning environment. Attendees study with one instructor for four full days which allows them to leave with a firm grasp of the topic of instruction. Courses are designed to be a well rounded mix of lecture, hands on learning and solid business principals which means students leave with a wealth of knowledge to help take their business to the next level.
Registration is $695. Registration includes all four days of learning, lunch each day, and all evening shootouts and events.
Meet Our 2024 Speakers
Spend Four Full Days with The Instructor of Your Choice
Seminar Location
Marriott Research Triangle Park
4700 Guardian Dr, Durham, NC 27703
(919) 941-6200
The room block is opening soon
Schedule of Events
Sunday June 9th
5pm – 7pm | Registration Opens
7pm Until | Meet and greet in lobby bar
Monday June 10th
8am | Opening Welcome
9am-12pm | Class with instructors
12-1:30 | Lunch provided
1:30-5pm | Class with instructors
5pm-7pm | Dinner on your own
7:00pm | Social hour shootout with models
Tuesday June 11th
9am-12pm | Class with instructors
12-1:30 | Lunch provided
1:30-5pm | Class with instructors
5pm-7pm | Dinner on your own
7:00pm | Social hour shootout with models
Wednesday June 12th
9am-12pm | Class with instructors
12-1:30 | Lunch provided
1:30-5pm | Class with instructors
5pm-7pm Dinner on your own
7:00pm | Social hour shootout with models
Thursday June 13th
9am-12pm | Class with instructors
12-1:30 | Lunch provided
1:30-3:30pm | Class with instructors
4pm | Wrap u
Frequently asked questions
Attendees sign up to learn with one instructor for the entire four days. You may also sign up for a pre-con class on the Sunday before the convention starts.
The point of East Coast School is to give attendees the most in depth learning experience possible. For that reason class sizes are kept small. 20-30 people max in each class ensures that you’ll have ample time for questions. Once a class fills, registration will close for that class.
Our host hotel is conveniently located less than 5 minutes from Raleigh Durham International Airport.
You may switch a class at anytime before the event pending there is room in the other class. If all other classes are full, you’ll remain in your currently registered class.
Deadlines:
● 120 days before: Full Refund
● 119 – 61 days before: 50% Cancellation Fee
● Within 60 days: No refunds
● Within 30 days: No transfers
Course transfers:
● Request to transfer from one course to another: Requests must be made at least 30 days prior to the start of the course. Course transfers are subject to availability and are not guaranteed. ● Transfer from one member to another member is allowed prior to the start of class. ● Transfer from one year to another year is not permitted.
E-mail requests to ppncinfo@gmail.com
Tuition includes all four days of education, lunch each day, and all evening shootouts and activities.
Significant others are welcome to attend all evening events with the purchase of a meal ticket however they will not be able to attend any classes.
Some classes require nothing more than note taking materials while hands on classes may require lights, cameras and more. Be sure to check the course description for what to bring.
If you’re just starting out then this is the place for you! You’ll learn more in these four days that you would in months or years with trial and error.
Yes, if you’re a PPA member, you’ll receive 2 service merits. If you volunteer as a speaker assistant you’ll receive 1 merit per day (max of 3)
