International Events
PAPA in Puerto Rico!
June 13, 14 & 15, 2008 in San Juan, Puerto Rico
International Director: Luis Herrera of Aerofoto Internacional
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Make your hotel and airline reservations now to enjoy a PAPA Summer getaway! Flying to this beautiful, tropical paradise is only the beginning of a weekend with PAPA friends and aerial photography conversation. Organized by PAPA International Director, Luis Herrera and his lovely wife, Lizanne and daughter, Lizzie who all run their aerial photography business, Aerofoto Internacional in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Our conference will be held at the beautiful Courtyard Isla Verde Beach Resort. Located on one of Puerto Rico’s most beautiful beaches, the Herrera’s have found the ideal setting where much of the conference can take place with toes in the sand, around the pool, under swaying palm trees or while relaxing in beach hammocks. The average temperature in June in Puerto Rico is 80 degrees. Plan to dress light and enjoy the sunshine.
Conference Fees
Cost to attend the PAPA Event: $95.00 per person
Your Conference Fee includes: A full day of interesting, informative presentations, lunch & dinner on Saturday, Transportation to and from the hotel for dinner at the Herreras on Saturday, June 14
Non-Conference Attendee Guests:
Any accompanying significant others not attending the conference are welcome to join attendees for lunch and or dinner at the following costs:
- Saturday Lunch with the conference attendees: $36.00
- Saturday Dinner and transportation: $45.00
Please book with your conference registration.
Conference Schedule
FRIDAY, JUNE 13: Informal pre-conference social
After checking into your hotel, plan to meet for cocktails with your PAPA friends. Dinner can be on your own, but PAPA members do like to flock together, so we’ll be enjoying one of San Juan’s many wonderful restaurants as a noisy and fun group. The hotel also boasts a casino, nightclub, great restaurants, beach and poolside dining and more so there is plenty to enjoy. Arriving early? Take a dip in the pool, walk on the beach, take an afternoon nap in a hammock, go shopping, tour the Bacardi Rum factory, just drink the rum.
SATURDAY, JUNE 14: Conference starts bright and Early at 8:00 A.M.
TOPICS WILL INCLUDE:
CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS, DEVELOPMENT & COMMERCIAL AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY:
It all starts with a breakfast meeting with one of San Juan’s leading bankers who will talk on why he uses and often requires aerial photography on the island properties his bank invests in. Note: Anyone who has spent time in PAPA has heard the legend of the Herrera’s and their amazing Construction Progress aerial photography. On this tiny island, the Herrera’s have amassed an average of 200 sites in their monthly construction progress photography. During their two-day photography marathon, both Luis and daughter Lizzie, flying to different ends of the island, shoot, do post production and send out or deliver their photography to a enviable clientele base that includes bankers, developers, construction companies and more. How do they remember each site? And this is just one part of the Herrera’s business.AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHERS AS LEGAL EAGLES: SO YOU’VE BEEN CALLED TO BE AN EXPERT WITNESS…NOW WHAT?
Being in the business of providing information, you may be called upon to give expert testimony in a legal case. This can be a very lucrative opportunity for your business or it can be a time consuming misery. Luis Herrera and others in PAPA will share their experiences in this legal prospect and you be the judge so next time, if you are asked, you will be able to provide nothing but the truth.NON-AERIAL ARCHITECTURAL PHOTOGRAPHY
During this shaky and unsure economy, we need to find the jobs that pay and sometimes we need to offer photography services that are outside our aerial comfort zone. Ground and interior photography can be a very profitable area that is an easy add-on for most aerial photographers. The discussion will center on how and why many PAPA members offer these additional services and more.PHOTOGRAMMETRY VS. VERTICAL PHOTOGRAPHY-WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE AND WHY YOU NEED TO KNOW.
More Exciting Topics and Speakers to be announced...
LUNCH
Lunch is included and will be served beachside on the hotel terrace. After lunch the conversation & conference will continue perhaps around the poolDINNER: 6PM
Dinner will be an unforgettable event and is included as part of this extraordinary conference. Join your PAPA friends and continue the conversation while dining poolside at the home and business of our hosts, the Herreras, Transportation provided: pick-up at the hotel will be at 6:00 pm and transportation back to the hotel provided at about 10pm.
SUNDAY, JUNE 15:
TAKE TIME TO ENJOY PUERTO RICO.
Spend the day with your PAPA friends and or your significant other on the beach at the hotel, explore the island or take a taxi into Old San Juan, enjoy the architecture and shop in the tourist and trendy shops and art galleries that line the cobblestone streets. To learn more about things to do in Puerto Rico go to: www.meetpuertorico.com
Conference details subject to change. For more information contact Luis, Lizann or Lizzie Herrera at info@aerofoto.com
Accommodation
Plan on staying at the Courtyard Isla Verde Beach Resort, our PAPA conference hotel. www.sjcourtyard.com PAPA members can enjoy a discounted hotel room rate of $165.00 per night (plus tax and resort fee). This rate is also available three days before and two days after for those that would like to make a longer holiday of it.
To make your reservation at the special PAPA rate, you must call the hotel at 787-999-6500 or 800-791-2553 and tell them you are with the “Professional Aerial Photographers Association”. Very few rooms have been reserved and are guaranteed only until April 30, so make your reservations early to avoid disappointment.
Travel
The Courtyard by Marriott Isla Verde Beach Resort is located less than one mile from the Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport (SJU), less than 10 minutes from the historic and business districts.
Driving Directions From the Airport: Exit airport on shoulder of Route 26 towards the East. Take a right on Route 187, less than a mile away from Route 26. The hotel will be on the left. $10 Estimated Taxi Fee (one-way)