Next Sunday, I’ll be heading to Las Vegas for my first WPPI (Wedding & Portrait Photographers International) Convention. It’s the world’s largest photography convention and tradeshow. Last year over 10,000 attended and I’m sure more will attend this year. Everyone I’ve talked to has said it’s the best time of the year. You meet so many photographers, vendors, and the like and form lasting relationships with each other. It’s going to be a grand time. I can’t wait.
When I had first decided to go I thought, “Great I’ll be able to attend the tradeshow and maybe take in some parties and relax”. Well, now that statement has been completely thrown out the window. My schedule in Las Vegas is fairly tight (with the exception of the a couple hours here and there). I’m attending a party night, the tradeshow most of the day on Monday and Tuesday, helping Jessica Claire at the ShootSac booth, night shoot with Scarlett Lillian, sunrise shoot with Jasmine Star, and a possible roundtable discussion with David Jay and the Show It Fast team, plus I MUST find time to swing by the In-N-Out Burger down the street from the hotel and take in some gambling. Whew! I’ll sure I’ll be attending some other functions and “get togethers”, but nothing is set in stone.
I can’t wait for the night school with Scarlett and the sunrise shoot with Jasmine. The night school is going to deal with working with off camera lighting and shooting in very low light situations. I’m going to learn a lot from this one and be able to give my clients some awesome photos this year and years to come. I’m equally excited to be attending Jasmine’s sunrise shoot and watch her work behind the camera and share her knowledge of interacting with clients and capturing them the best possible light. And of course, I’m going to the [b] party. [b]ecker’s party this year is going to be at the Palm Hotel and Casino in the Real World Suite. Tons of the industry’s biggest names will be there. Becker always throws the best parties and I’m sure this year will be no exception.
I’ll be posting many photos and some videos from my trip, so check back to see them. Cheers.
So awesome! I’m glad you are going Kent! It definitely is a super fun time! I’m looking forward to seeing you again at the night shoot, I can’t wait to see what images you get out of it!
And I know you’ll have a great time at J*’s also!