Beyond Expectations

I just made my first trip to WPPI (read: huge convention for those photographically obsessed).  I was so lucky to have my friend and fella photographer Ashley Davis to ride this roller coaster with me.  We laughed and talked about a million miles a minute for 4 days straight.  We kept each other grounded in who we are and where we want to go with our businesses (it is easy to be led astray at these things!)

This was my first time attending the convention and I was blown away by the energy, creativity, inspiration, and connection.  I learned SO much and there are so many things I would like to do right NOW.  Tonight I will be making a list. 

The Highlights:

Learning some new ideas for business models from Me Ra Koh.  Maybe I'll produce my own DVD with photo teachings for Moms.  Hmmm. Maybe I'll grow my little boutique business by hiring a few photographers to work with me.  That would be fun! Oh, to have someone to bounce ideas off of besides my husband Kevin sure would be nice (not that Kevin isn't wonderful with his wacky ideas).

I took away so many great tips on composition and editing from Kevin Kubota.  But mostly I was impressed with the energy Kevin projects.  He clearly loves his work and never stops innovating. I learned more about lightroom and will be creating all new workflow with my digital files using this Adobe software.  So exciting!

Was reminded by both the canadiens, who played my new favorite song by Frou Frou during their presentation, and Matthew Jordan Smith how important music is in keeping me energized and happy!

I also had the pleasure of running into old friends and meeting lots of new ones.  Here are some of the people who keep me excited about the work I do and I was delighted to see at WPPI.  If you are someone who checks out my blog because you have an interest in photography, check these talents:

Jose    James   Yvette    Bryan    Andrew    Jesh   Ashley   Travis   Joe   

I am just a newbie in this field and sometimes I feel completely overwhelmed with all the possibility, but you all keep me grounded in who I want to be as an artist and photographer.  Thank you.

Comments

[Michigan #1 Fan]

K, you're still in the top five of who Julie bounces ideas off, that's still pretty good.

[Boulder Fan]

Sounds like a great time!