March 29, 2008
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Awesome, Inspirational, Surreal, Incredible! These are just some of the words I’d use to describe my amazing week at WPPI in Las Vegas.
I decided only days earlier to make the trip largely thanks to Scott Robert’s very persuasive nature and let me tell you it was worth it! Simply put nothing I have been to previously comes even close. This year saw 11,000+ photographers attending, all sharing the same passion for their craft, all under one roof for a whole week!
On the very first morning alone I met Bob Davis and Bambi Cantrell within the space of five minutes! The second day Dawn Davis, Yervant, Jerry Ghionis, David Jay, Jim Garner and Jasmine Star! It was honestly like the Hollywood of the wedding photography world and got to meet all the superstars! I also attended the awards ceremony on the final night, the equivalent of the Oscars!
It was a week when I got to meet one of my heroes Matthew Jordan Smith who has appeared on America’s Next Top Model and has photographed the likes of Tyra Banks, Angela Bassett, Samuel L. Jackson and many more stars. His seminar was truly excellent and definitely one of the highlights of my WPPI.
Another highlight was Scott’s www.redrocketclicks.com launch party held in a 1,600 sq ft. suite in the luxurious Paris Hotel, a great night when I came away with so many new friends.I’m assured next year’s party will be even bigger with a dance floor and top DJ!
In fact there were so many more highlights like the drive to and from Vegas, learning from the world’s top photographers, sharing the week with great friends, viewing incredible imagery, picking up new techniques, seeing new products and technology,eating at Le Café everyday, realising how US hotel rooms are enormous,I could go on forever!
I feel even more motivated, focused and inspired having been to WPPI 2008 so roll on WPPI 2009! I can’t wait!
I’m back in the UK but not for very long because April 2nd kicks of the start of my 2008 Next Level World Tour! More details coming soon…
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Comments (5)
B, it wouldn’t have been the same without you, thanks for coming and sacrificing much to hang out with us! I’m sure Ingrid was also elated to have your “support” if you know what I mean
) Love the holding hands shot!!!!!
sweet stuff B! next year ill be there with you too! =)
Unforgettable!
B, you guys had such a great time!!! I’ll be there next year no doubt!!! =D
Hey B, Great meeting you at Scott’s workshop. Looks like you guys had a lot of fun at WPPI. I will definitely be there next year.