What a whirlwind! I just got back from WPPI and had a great time. Hosted by the MGM, the Wedding and Portrait Photography International Convention was a gathering of all the top minds and companies in photography. I took 5 classes and spent as much time as possible in the expo. If you’re planning on going next year, here’s what to bring:
Tips for WPPI:
-Comfy shoes
-Water bottle to refill in the classes. Otherwise it’s $5.50 a bottle in the casino. Actually when you arrive in Vegas, stop at a liquor store and stock up on water before you arrive at your hotel.
-Stay at the Signature at MGM. The rooms have a kitchen and are way nicer than MGM rooms.
-Bring a light sweater. It’s a little chilly in the classes.
-Make sure to sign up for your 5 Platform classes, otherwise you have to stand in line to get in.
-note pad to write down all your great ideas
-Have a game plan at the Expo. Plan on what companies you really want to learn about. There are so many that you could just skim over all of them and not really get anything out of it.
-Plan on what you want to buy before you arrive, research reviews and prices. There are usually good show discounts, but you want to feel confident before you purchase things like lenses or a new light system.
-Network! Meet some other photogs and make friends. You never know what you’ll learn from them.
-Have a great time!!
I was asked to edit my site at the Smugmug Booth! It was fun to see it up on the big screen. : )
Hello! Danielle Stephens & Darren Botten – since October 2008 (signed) or 2010 (Actual wedding – Katherine made me gorgeous!)
meredith and josh parks married June 22, 2011
Hi this is not for me but for my son Konstantin and his girlfriend Adelene. Here are two pics of them from last year, the first at the haleakala at sunrise, the second in the garden of our house at sunset. “They are made for each other!”
Hi this is not for me but for my son Konstantin and his girlfriend Adelene. Here are two pics of them from last year, the first at the haleakala at sunrise, the second in the garden of our house at sunset.
It would be a big surprise for both of them, we’ll be on Maui july 20 th to august 8th this year! “They are made for each other.!
Keep my fingers crossed!!!
Mahalo Ups… Did it twice?
This sounds exactly like something me and the loce if my life need! Fun and special! i’ve known Katherine for a while now she is the only hairstylist i let touch my hair and since she began island girl pin ups i’ve wanted to do it, just with two kids its hard enough to pay for a haircut 🙂 My husband is gorgeous to me and i would love to capture some memories together like this.
So excited about this!
Ian and Bianca Bishop
Sounds amazing!
Hi my name is Jacy and my husband’s name is Jess. I would love to do a photo shoot with my wonderful and amazing husband when we go to Maui for our anniversary on October 19, 2014. My husband is the sweetest and most loveable man on earth and I’m so blessed to have him in my life. He’s my best friend and I will love him always and forever! Xoxo
Nat, I have watched you grow periphaly into one of the best photo mommas I know. I would love to look as special as I feel. Xoxoxo
My name is Annie and my hubby is Shawn. A pin up photo shoot would be fabulous to celebrate 8 glamorous years of marriage. We will be there Nov 16 – 24.