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Friday Dinner, Saturday Lunch and Dinner are available, all attendees ordering all 3 meals will receive a complimentary VPPA CAMP SWAG bag!!

(Members please register using Option 01)
If you need to add meals for a guest that is not attending our programming, please email:
[email protected] or [email protected]

PhotoConnect Sumner Seminar 2026 was designed as a family friendly event, no additional registration charge for your children in attendance, only if you need to add meals, please email Andee with names, so we can be prepared at registration! 



Mountain Lake Lodge


115 Hotel Circle
Pembroke, VA 24136

Call To Book Your Room

540-626-7121 ext.8

Tell them you are with VPPA
VPPA Room block expires July 9, 2026
You can book after this date at our special rate IF rooms are still available! 
They will honor our rate if you want to extend your trip to the Blue Ridge Mountains!

ChatGPT for Creatives: Building Your AI Assistant for Business

 

SUNDAY, August 9, 2026
9:00 am - 12 pm

 

This full-day hands-on workshop is designed for photographers and creative business owners who want to move beyond basic AI prompting and start using ChatGPT as a true business assistant. Participants will learn how to get dramatically better results by giving clearer direction, building context, refining outputs, and organizing AI workflows in a practical way that supports real business needs.

Throughout the day, Kira will demonstrate live workflows for content creation, marketing, client communication, brainstorming, project organization, and business planning using the latest version of ChatGPT. Attendees will also learn how to use voice conversations, project folders, connected tools, and customization features to make AI more useful and personal to their business.

This workshop focuses on practical implementation, not hype or technical jargon. Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of how to use AI effectively in their own businesses right away.

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Kira Derryberry,



Kira Derryberry is a professional photographer, educator, and AI consultant based in Tallahassee, Florida. With over 20 years of experience in portrait photography and a background in web development and marketing, she has built a successful photography studio while also becoming a sought-after speaker on AI tools for creatives and small business owners.

Through her company, Boss Level AI, Kira teaches photographers and entrepreneurs how to use ChatGPT and AI tools to streamline workflows, improve communication, strengthen brand messaging, and save time in their businesses. Her teaching style focuses on practical implementation, real-world workflows, and making AI approachable for everyday business use.

Kira is also the co-host of the popular photography podcast Get Your Shoot Together with Mary Fisk-Taylor, where they share real-world business insights, industry conversations, and practical advice for photographers. Additionally, she is a longtime industry leader and educator, having served as Past President of Professional Photographers of America and speaking at conferences and workshops across the country.

MEALS

Friday Dinner, Saturday Lunch and Dinner are available, all attendees ordering all 3 meals will receive a complimentary VPPA CAMP SWAG bag!!

(Members please register using Option 01)
If you need to add meals for a guest that is not attending our programming, please email:
[email protected] or [email protected]

PhotoConnect Sumner Seminar 2026 was designed as a family friendly event, no additional registration charge for your children in attendance, only if you need to add meals, please email Andee with names, so we can be prepared at registration! 



Mountain Lake Lodge


115 Hotel Circle
Pembroke, VA 24136

Call To Book Your Room

540-626-7121 ext.8

Tell them you are with VPPA
VPPA Room block expires July 9, 2026
You can book after this date at our special rate IF rooms are still available! 
They will honor our rate if you want to extend your trip to the Blue Ridge Mountains!

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