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Why Animal Image Makers™ is Good for your Company

The pet and animal photography niche has been growing dramatically over the past 5-10 years. And with any growing niche, there comes a need for education and awareness of fantastic partners like you. So out of this need, Animal Image Makers™ was born. We are pleased to bring world-renowned educators together for an incredible experience of learning, networking, and building the animal artistry community. And with this, we also curate an incredible group of vendor partners who's products and services serve this niche.
 
The AIM in-person conference offers 150 exclusive registrations.  Additionally, the trade show itself is open to the Twin Cities' thriving photographic community. With qualified attendees willing to spend the money to take part in this one-of-a-kind conference which the animal photography community has been craving, we are sure you will have a great experience and walk away with solid leads for your business. We invite you to discover for yourself why AIM has gained such a following.
 
Browse our partner options below. We'd love to have YOU at the conference. Let us know if you have questions! hello@animalimagemakers.com

What are other partners saying?

Previous vendor partners have raved about their experience with AIM. We've included a few testimonials for you below.

TESTIMONIALS

AIM Sponsor Option Online Magazine

Take a look through our sponsor option online magazine below!  Use the tools in the white bar below the magazine to view it full screen and/or download a PDF copy.  Reservations for your sponsor options can be made.  Reach out with questions. (Best when viewed on Chrome.)

Questions?

Please reach out with any questions regarding our vendor and sponsor options.  If you have a creative idea that we haven't thought about, we're happy to take that into consideration as well!

If you see an option that works for you, go ahead and reserve your choice(s) below.  Thanks in advance for your ongoing support.

RESERVE HERE

Tradeshow Booth Space (August 23, 2026)

Space 01:6-foot table: 6' table; $300
Space 02: 6-foot table: 6' table; $300
Space 03: 8x8 Booth: 8'x8' booth; $650
Space 04: 8x8 Booth: 8'x8' booth; $650
Space 05: 8x8 Booth: 8'x8' booth; $650
Space 06: 8x8 Booth: 8'x8' booth; $650
Space 07:6-foot table: 6' table; $300
Space 08:10x10 Booth: 10'x10' booth; $750
Space 09: 10x10 Booth: 10'x10' booth; $750
Space 10: 12x10 Booth: 12'x10' booth; $900
Space 11: 12x10 Booth: 12'x10' booth; $900
Space 12: 6-foot table: 6' table; $350
Space 13: 6-foot table: 6' table; $350
Space 14: 10x5 Booth: 10'x5 booth; $500
Space 15:10x5 Booth: 10'x5 booth; $500

 

RESERVE HERE

Sponsor Options

Opening Party Sponsor: Help AIM kick off the conference in style with Opening Party Sponsorship. This party will be the first time all attendees are together. Drinks, hors d'oeuvres, a creative event and entertainment will set the tone for the conference. Sponsorship includes sponsor name on the website, in the AIM conference magazine, signage at the event, and a shout-out during the event. Sponsor will also receive one free registration to give away to a lucky winner. $2,500.

AIM Evening Out: AIM attendees will be treated to an incredible evening out to help inspire and spark their creativity. Sponsorship includes a free trade show booth, sponsor name on the website, in the AIM conference magazine, signage at the event, and a shout-out during the evening out. Sponsor will also receive one free registration to give away to a lucky winner. $10,000 

Speaker Sponsor: Our incredible speaker team is the lifeblood of the conference, bringing their expertise and creativity to help inspire and educate conference attendees. Sponsorship includes sponsor name on the website, in the AIM conference magazine, on the speaker sign, and a shout-out during the event. $1,500

Bag Lunch: Help the AIM attendees replenish their creative energy! Each attendee will receive a bag lunch containing their choice of a sandwich or salad, plus fruit, chips, a drink and a desert. Sponsorship includes sponsor name on the website, in the AIM conference magazine, signage on the pick-up table, and a shout-out during the event. Price $2,000

Image Competition Trophy: The AIM Creative Showcase & Awards celebrates the boundless creativity of artists inspired by animals. This open juried competition invites photographers, painters, sculptors, illustrators, and digital creators to share their vision of the animal world. Accepted works will be featured in the AIM Creative Exhibition and honored during the 2026 Animal Image Makers™ Creative Conference. Sponsorship includes sponsor name on the trophy, website, in the AIM conference magazine, and a shout-out during the event. $150

Idea Lab Challenge: This group challenge will get attendees working together to create one piece of art. Their different strengths will bring together real-world collaboration in a unique way, encouraging teamwork and creative brainstorming. Sponsorship includes sponsor name on the website, in the AIM conference magazine, and a shout-out during the event and artwork reveal. $1,000

Conference Lanyards: All attendees and speakers will be required to wear their badge throughout the conference. Sponsored lanyards will be given to each attendee to wear with their badge. Sponsorship includes sponsor name imprinted on the lanyard and a shout-out during the conference. Sponsor both the badges and lanyards and receive a 20% discount on both! $750

Conference Badges: All conference attendees and speakers will be required to wear their badge throughout the weekend. Sponsored badges will be given to each attendee will be required for admission to events and to help attendees get to know one another . Include your logo for visibility all weekend! Sponsorship includes sponsor name imprinted on all badges and a shout-out during the conference. Sponsor both the badges and lanyards and receive a 20% discount on both! $750

Swag Bags: All Animal Image Makers™ attendees will receive a bag containing conference information and goodies. Most attendees will carry this bag with them throughout the conference and continue using it once they are home. Keep your name in front of them all year by sponsoring the swag bags. Sponsorship includes sponsor name imprinted on all bags and a shout-out during the conference. $1,250

Swag Bag Stuffers: We KNOW you have some fun things to share with attendees! Send us 175 pieces of your branded swag to include in the swag bags and make AIM attendees drool for your company. Sponsorship includes your supplied stuffers inserted in each bag for attendees. This sponsorship fee of $1 per attendee gives your company face time with qualified prospects and helps cover the time cost of stuffing the bags. $175

Conference Notebooks: Each attendee will receive a notebook to record the gems of information they will get from our amazing speaker team. Your logo will stay in front of attendees throughout the conference as well as once they are home and referring back to their notes. Sponsorship includes sponsor name on the notebooks, in the AIM conference magazine, and a shout-out during the event. $750

Morning Coffee:Attendees will thank you for the caffeine buzz each morning as they wake up for their first session of the day. Coffee sleeves will have your logo imprinted and a thank you sign will be posted so attendees are reminded who saved their morning! Sponsorship includes sponsor name on the coffee sleeves and on the table, and a shout-out during the event. $750 

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AIM Magazine Ads

Full Back Page: Your conference magazine ad will be a great way for conference attendees to remember which companies supported the conference. Reach all attendees this way! Magazines will be sized 8.5x11. $350 ea.

Full Inside Front Cover: Your conference magazine ad will be a great way for conference attendees to remember which companies supported the conference. Reach all attendees this way! Magazines will be sized 8.5x11. $300 ea.

Full Inside Back Cover:Your conference magazine ad will be a great way for conference attendees to remember which companies supported the conference. Reach all attendees this way! Magazines will be sized 8.5x11. $250 ea.

Centerfold: Your conference magazine ad will be a great way for conference attendees to remember which companies supported the conference. Reach all attendees this way! Magazines will be sized 8.5x11. $500 ea.

Full Inside Page: Your conference magazine ad will be a great way for conference attendees to remember which companies supported the conference. Reach all attendees this way! Magazines will be sized 8.5x11. $160 ea.

Half Inside Page: Your conference magazine ad will be a great way for conference attendees to remember which companies supported the conference. Reach all attendees this way! Magazines will be sized 8.5x11. $90 ea.

RESERVE HERE

VENDOR TESTIMONIALS

MARATHON PRESS

"AIM is a fresh event that fills a niche that’s been long missing with events in Professional Photography. 68% of U.S. households (85 million families) own at least 1 pet. That's a tremendous market to tap into and this event gives you the know how to give you an advantage over the competition. From incredible instructors to a wonderful trade show, this event offers a wonderful opportunity to learn and socialize with other like minded photographers. The trade show was successful and we are very excited to go again next year!"

THE MASTER LIGHTING COURSE

"The AIM Conference was a fantastic partner and I would recommend them highly to other vendors who are considering participating in the AIM Conference. Communications and clarity with the staff was excellent, the participants were exceptionally friendly, and the overall experience was top notch. This is a conference that quality vendors seeking to serve photographers should participate in!"

ACI

"WOW! AIM Rocked! What a great year! It was so fun to see and meet photographers from all over the world. ACI will be back for sure - this was the best show we’ve been to in a long while. This conference will be one to not miss!"

INSPIRE PHOTO TOURS

"AIM was a wonderful opportunity to meet like-minded people who are excited about the same things we are. People who value animal-specific education and the relationships that are built through this community are the people we want to bring on our tours. The attendees at AIM were exactly that. It was an exciting show to be a part of!"

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