What is WPPI all about?
It's a week long event, of all things photography held in Las Vegas at the MGM hotel & convention center. They have classes for just about anything a photographer would like or need to learn. You want to learn lighting, posing, billing, copyright info, branding or pricing. They have classes for you and then some.
If you would like a good laugh and maybe some booty shaking? Then I would encourage you to check out any thing "DOUG GORDON". That guy is great, he gets a smile out of me every time I see him.
They have group shoots where newbie photographers (and some seasoned photogs) can sign up to join a group going out on a shoot. Check with vendors that are sponsoring events or will be at the trade-show for joining shoots. There are usually models hired and a location appointed. Going on a shoot gives you some useful images you can use to buff up your portfolio.
Then there are the parties. There are many of them, it is Vegas after-all. So, one might expect to get their party on. There's a page on facebook dedicated just to keep you informed on the parties. It's a good way to stay in the loop.
I have saved the best for last. The best thing about WPPI is the friends you will make. Each year I come away with at least 200 business cards, 100 new facebook friends, 50 new pin-pals, 25 phone or skype buddies, 10 new friends that I visit during the year and 4 or 5 really good friends. Now I think one good friend is worth their weight in gold. But to have a really good friend who doesn't mind me blabbering on about photography and how much I love it, now that's something special. This will be my fourth year going and the thing I'm most excited about is seeing all of the really cool people I met in the prior years. So Cheers to everyone, You know who you are!!!! Love you guys.
*If we haven't met yet, thats okay Cheers to you as well. If you see a six foot red head with a stupid smile all over her face laughing and having a good time, that's me. Come say HI!!!!
