Now I must tell you about the crazy fun-filled week I had during the WPPI convention! WPPI is a big event held just for wedding and portrait photographers – so if you love your work – chances are you’ll be there. Luckily – it’s held in Vegas so it’s just a hop, skip and a jump away.
Sunday ~ Justin and Mary
We had the immense pleasure of having Justin and Mary Marantz speak at our house for our Vegas PUG. When Jayse and I first saw Justin and Mary at PartnerCon in LA, we knew we had met kindred souls. We just had to share these two wonderful people with whomever we could! We figured if we begged, pleaded and offered out first born they MIGHT come speak at our little PUG. Well, the groveling must’ve worked becauase last Sunday night they gave a presentation that blew our members away!
They drew in a good crowd too – in addition to our local photogs, we were so fortunate to meet some very special friends that we’d only corresponded with via online previously: Andrew Smith (and bro Adam) who do awesome video magic, and the very talented photographers Abigail Smith and Jamie Delaine. Thanks for coming everyone!
Photo by the wonderful Eric Stakley – In this photo: Top row – Gabriel, Jayse, Ami Davenport, Adam Smith, Andrew Smith; Middle row – Justin Marantz, Ashley Bartoletti, Trish Stakley, Mary Marantz, me, Abigail Smith, Jamie Delaine, Terri; Bottom – Suzi Lighten and Iris Dumuk
Monday through Thursday ~ Shoots and Parties!
The rest of the week was spent catching up with great friends, meeting lots of new people, and learning lots in the process!
Some photos from the week…
The icing on the cake was the Pictage Party Tuesday night at Sudio 54! Pictage definitely knows how to throw it down! …
Photo-booth fun with Justin Marantz, Michael, me, Geoff Chesman, and my dancin’ buddy Miss Michelle Zuniga
Me and the gorgeous Mary Marantz
Justin and Mary got a great picture of the four of us at Studio 54 on their blogsite – check it out!
Coming soon!
Images from the GO|BEE party – and a bit about Dalisa and John Michael (alt-f) Cooper’s great little Anti-Party at the Double Down Saloon.
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