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I've been back from WPPI for over a week now and I'm happy to report that the energy I felt from just being in that space still hasn't faded. I went having ZERO expectations and not much of a clue as to what really happens at a convention like this. I decided after I got there to go ahead and get registered for all the classes available and folks, I'm SO glad I did! I think my experience would be radically different had I just gone to the trade show as planned. How often would I get to see and hear such a variety of talented professionals in one place? Crazy girl, why didn't you think of this before? Armed with trusty, fun and bubbly Instax - we set out!
The first night we went to a party given by Becker. My roomies Jenny, Kelly, Von and me with Becker.
Jen's excited about the casino.
And Mojito Madness at the House of Blues in the Mandalay Bay! Yummiest mojitos ever.
In the next couple days, we saw Joe Photo, Jesh de Rox, Susan Stripling and Jasmine Star give incredible, inspirational talks. I was especially impressed with Jesh and Susan. Both gave very different presentations (Jesh had a giant 400+ person platform class, Susan spoke to about 20 people at a booth at the tradeshow) but I came away from both encounters feeling challenged and charged to take on my shoots this year. They were both so real and genuine and all about getting the best images for their clients and that really speaks to the kind of photographer I want to be.
Jen, Kelly and Me with Susan after her presentation. Loved meeting her!
The first night we went to a party given by Becker. My roomies Jenny, Kelly, Von and me with Becker.
Jen's excited about the casino.
And Mojito Madness at the House of Blues in the Mandalay Bay! Yummiest mojitos ever.
In the next couple days, we saw Joe Photo, Jesh de Rox, Susan Stripling and Jasmine Star give incredible, inspirational talks. I was especially impressed with Jesh and Susan. Both gave very different presentations (Jesh had a giant 400+ person platform class, Susan spoke to about 20 people at a booth at the tradeshow) but I came away from both encounters feeling challenged and charged to take on my shoots this year. They were both so real and genuine and all about getting the best images for their clients and that really speaks to the kind of photographer I want to be.
Jen, Kelly and Me with Susan after her presentation. Loved meeting her!
No photo with Jesh. Busy guy. :) But here's Becker again. He [hearts] St. Louis! :)
Enough of my rambling! Here it is: WPPI was awesome. I can't wait CAN'T WAIT for this year's weddings and engagements and portraits. There's so much creativity out there and I'm more excited than ever to explore it and make the best art I can for my clients. Ask me about it sometime. Don't let me slouch. Challenge me. I'm ready.
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