cr8vstrategy™

After spending more than four decades in the picture business, cr8vstrategy founder Paul H. Henning has concluded that those who succeed in any creative endeavor are usually those who have the best information and apply it both wisely and relentlessly.

With that in mind, Paul is always eager to share his knowledge with others: “When I started in the stock picture business I knew next to nothing about it, but I learned a massive amount by attending seminars and seeking out the folks who were already established in the industry. I often found those people to be to be extremely generous in sharing their knowledge, and I’m simply trying to emulate their example.”

Since the late 1980’s Henning has been a frequent teacher, writer, panelist, moderator and presenter on the subject of the picture industry and has regularly appeared before audiences at photo trade shows and association meetings. In May of 2002 he was a featured presenter at the annual CEPIC Congress held in Budapest, Hungary and one year later chaired a packed breakout session on keywording at CEPIC’s ’03 meeting in Lisbon, Portugal. He has presented sessions on succeeding in stock imagery to the Society of American Travel Writers’ “Institutes for Digital Travel Photography” held in both Lake Louise, Alberta and Milwaukee, Wisconsin as well as moderating the “Education & Networking” events hosted by the American Society of Picture Professionals Midwest Chapter in Chicago in 2010, 2011 and 2012.

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“I want to thank you for the outstanding speech you gave at the CEPIC Conference.  It was witty and illuminating and many delegates made a point of telling me how much they enjoyed it.”  Alan Smith, past President of CEPIC

“Thank you for moderating and organizing the panel "Where is All the Great Stock Photography Going to Come From?" You persuaded people from a broad range of backgrounds to discuss some very hot topics.  Once you got them there, you kept it rolling and on an even keel.  The panel was a triumph and one of the reasons why the 5th ASPP Education Conference was a resounding success.”  Mary Ann Albanese, Co-chair of the ASPP Education Conference

“In your recent class at UWM on Stock Photography I realized the seriously hard work that goes into selling stock photos. I can't wait to get into another one of your stock courses!”  Pam DeGrace, Kenosha WI

“Paul stimulates my students with his expert knowledge of the stock image industry, the history of the picture business, and the often confusing laws of copyright.  Paul’s presentations are always well-prepared without being rigid.  His session is truly one of the most interesting classes the students experience.”  Bob Stocki, former Instructional Chair of the Creative Technologies Cluster – Milwaukee Area Technical College

"Thanks again for your presentation and mentoring at the SATW Photo Institute.   Attendees were really impressed with what you had to say.  I think your comments opened the door for them to pursue new possibilities for their work.  You helped make the entire program a success! Thanks again for all the insights and suggestions.  I know the attendees appreciated the business aspects of your talk, and those in your session considered it one of the best.”  Martin Hintz, Chair/Freelance Council - Society of American Travel Writers