1) Most session has scheduled five events (tracks). Upon registration you will be asked to choose one for each session. Sessions are available on first registered bases, and will be closed when full. In the event of an unexpected cancellation of a session do to weather, or other causes, attendees will be assigned to a substitute session. This session may or may not cover the originally scheduled material.

2) The Mid-America Photography Symposium is a TFP (Trade For Prints) event negotiated between Stage 28 and the MAPSym Board of Directors. A $25.00 Deposit is collected at the time of registration for each participant and returned when a CD containing a minimum of 25 JPEG images from the event is submitted to PSNWA. 2009 Symposium images must be mailed to MAPSym, 1722 N. College Ave. Ste C 129, Fayetteville, AR 72703, by 5:00 pm June 1st. Accompanying the CD should be a mailing address for return of deposits. Symposium attendees not submitting a CD by the June 1st, 2009 deadline forfeit the deposit.

3) The Pre-Symposium workshops require an additional fee each for participation.

4) Every participant in the 2009 Mid-America Photography Symposium including instructors and staff are asked to sign the photographer's agreement upon registration.

The Photographers agreement covers:

5) Every model participating in the 2009 Symposium will be required to sign a model release with Mid-America Photography Symposium. The model release gives the photographer as well as the model, Stage 28, and MAPSym rights to use the images for promotion. Any image featuring a Stage 28 model distributed for profit requires written consent of Stage 28. Models releases are kept on file with MAPSym and for the personal protection of the models are not released unless legal proceedings require the release.

6) Sessions start precisely at the scheduled time. Once the room doors have closed, there is NO ENTRY ALLOWED. Entering a program once it's underway creates noise, and distraction. If you absolutely have to leave, you may not be able to re-enter.

7) Before a session begins, please make sure cell phones and pagers  are turned off.

8) Do not forget to always wear your badge. It is your admission ticket and shows that you have paid for the symposium. Without a badge, you may be turned away from a session.

9) Mid-America Photography Symposium is a non-profit organization, and the symposium is a non-profit event. Funds raised by registration fees are for event purposes only. No members affiliated with the organization of the event or the presenters receive any financial compensation for their volunteer efforts. E-mail info@mapsym.org if you are interested in volunteering for this or future MAPSym events.

For more information email info@mapsym.org.