WPPI 2008

Last week I had the privilege of attending the biggest photography trade show: WPPI. Not only that, but the trade show and convention is held in Las Vegas! It was my first time for both, so I was super excited about what this week was going to bring! The days were jammed pack with sessions with amazing photographers, a HUGE tradeshow, and lots of eating and resting.....it was madness! I really enjoyed my time, although I developed a horrible cold while I was out there, which I am still recovering from! I'm still trying to catch up on my sleep (I think it's the jetlag). Although I really want to take a nap right now, I'm posting this because if I don't do it now, who knows when I'll do it! :) Blog first, nap second.

So here are some pictures from the week. Mind you, all these pictures were taken with my little point and shoot (I decided not to bring my big camera and give myself a break for the week).....

We stayed at Ballys....

Diana, Chrissy, and I waiting to hear some speakers...

Best speaker I heard all week - Jerry Ghoinis

Listening to Joe Buissink and Denis Reggie...

Just a taste of the tradeshow....

One of my favorites - David Jay

Diana, Laura, and I at the airport waiting to come home!

One last and final picture: This was taken in a photobooth at the Pictage party - sorry the quality is so bad. I was too lazy to scan it, so I took the picture with my iPhone. Glossy paper and iPhone do not mix, but oh well! In this picture is Diana, her mom Liz Power, sister Becca, and me. I seriously want one of these booths for my house!

I met some fun people, made some good purchases, and filled my brain with all sorts of photo goodness that I hope to apply to my shooting and my business. All in all, it was a good week!

Viva Las Vegas!!

I leave tomorrow for Las Vegas, baby! I'm so excited! I'm headed out there for WPPI - a photographer's convention and tradeshow (not for gambling!). I'm very excited about all the things I'm going to learn, the new products I'm going to see, and all the fun people I'm going to meet! I'm very excited! I hope to post a lot of fun things when I return, so check back next week for my "what happens in Vegas gets posted on my blog" special :)

With that being said, I will be out of commission all week for emails and probably phone calls - I will return everything when I get back! Don't miss me too much!

My samples....

So often I tell people different ways to display their pictures, but words can't always do them justice, so I decided to let you see for yourself. I took pictures of different products that I offer and have posted them here for you to reference. If you would like to see any of these in person, just let me know! Enjoy.....

FLUSH MOUNTED ALBUMS

Imprinting comes standard on all albums

ENGAGEMENT GUEST BOOK

MATTED ALBUMS

Pictures individually placed under a mat.

CANVAS GALLERY WRAPS

4X6 FLUSH MOUNT ALBUM
(10 images)

Each page holds (1) 4x6 image.

Day 2

Here are a few pictures from day 2 of AJ's life..... This is when big sister Hailey got to meet him....