Vegas Whirlwind!!
Ohmygosh - this has been one crazy weeks so far!! We have been in Vegas for the annual Wedding and Portrait Photographers International convention, and were honored this year to be platform presenters sponsored by Fujifilm. So here's the recap:
Sunday: Got into Vegas around 9:30 and went to the Super Swanky Soiree II hosted by Sara France and Lauren Hillary this year.
Monday:
8:30 - Michael and I spoke on "Standing out in the Photography Industry" and it went really well! Thanks to everyone who was there!
1:30 - Michael and I spoke at the Fuji Booth (in the tradeshow).
5:00 - Michael and I got much needed massages at the spa in the Paris. (Ahhhhhh...)
9:30 - We headed over the the Blu Domain party, which btw was awesome! It was at the Parisian Palace and there was a hypnotist, taro card reader, airbrush tattoo artist and plus we got some awesome party gifts! The place was so posh, there was original Salvador Dali & Picasso paintings on the wall as well as 22K gold faucets! Michael & I were honored to be on there celebrity list and Michael got some Versace cologne and I got a coach purse. Plus we both got free Nikes! Wow!! (Thanks Blu Domain!)
Tuesday
12:00 - Michael and I spoke at the Fuji Film Booth
12:30 - Michael and I hosted a mentorship lunch for some select people who came to our "Standing out in the Photography Industry" presentation. Congratulations to Jonathan Canlas who was able to secure a sponsorship with Fuji Film! :)
2:15 - Michael and I spoke at the Fuji Film Booth, again!
7:00 - Michael and I headed over to the Richard Photo Lab dinner party at Canalleto's restaurant at the Venetian.
10:30 - Michael and I went with Jose Villa to the [b] party hosted by The Becker. Crazy fun!
Wednesday
11:00 - Michael and I did a mentorship lunch at the Eiffel Tower Restaurant in the Paris Hotel with Lilia Photography. These guys were SO awesome to bid on us for the Thirst Relief Mentorship auction.
1:30 - We met up with some Photo for the People members and then headed over to the tradeshow to check it out! (we had been speaking in the tradeshow but always had to run right after our talk)
8:00 - We went over to the Awards Show (which is always inspiring) and stayed and chatted with some friends.
10:00 - Got some yummy crepes, and took them back to our room. After devouring them we pretty much conked out! What a fun few days! Whew!
A big thanks to Kayce Baker, Bryant Tsumida and WPPI for having us speak at this years amazing conference!!!
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10 Comments:
Hi Anna, it was so cool to meet you and Michael and hear your presentation which was great by the way! See you on the forum (PFP).
no, thank you and much props to you both. hooray for wppi.
There were several platform classes to choose from the morning that you guys were speaking, but I am SOOOO glad I made the decision of attending your class. You guys were great. Great couple, great information, and great photographers.
I am actually calling a bride in a few minutes. I am going to be using Anna's great tips :)
Thanks again!
hey we didn't get a chance to hang out like last year ;(.....
jose villa
Viva Las...Costas! It all sounds a-MAZING. That spa treatment alone...
Btw, we've gone private. Send me your email and I'll send you an invite.
You guys did fantastic! Anna and I were so impressed with your public speaking skills... as well as your awesome skills... We were well inspired!
NIce work chicka!! Remember us when you go all the way!
You guys did SOOOO amazing!!!! I'm off to a Colorado for a wedding - but let's SETTLE soon! Loves.
Thanks so much everyone!! You guys are SO awesome!
Janey, have fun in colorado! I was about to call you to see if I could come over and take a shower - the city shut off our water. (but then I realized that since you live two doors down your water is probably off too! haha...)
Anna and Michael,
Better late then never I hope...
I just wanted to say that I really enjoyed your presentation at WPPI and thanks for liking my giant card ;)
Cheers!
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