The glitz and glamor of Las Vegas does indeed appeal to me. I've been there a few times - one or two on a photography shoot, a few for conferences - and have never had a bad experience. So when I heard that a couple of old friends were attending this year's WPPI (Wedding & Portrait Photographers International), I seriously considered it.
I actually became a member, as I believe that would have gotten me cheaper admission; plus issues to Rangefinder magazine. But after adding the trip up and seeing what WPPI had to offer in the way of business seminars, I opted out.
Being that my main career focus is commercial and advertising photography, not so much wedding and portrait, I decided that local Chicago-area business and marketing seminars put on by APA (Advertising Photographers of America), or ASMP (American Society of Media Photographers) - both outstanding photography organizations - would be a better match. Although my side "portrait" business, ChicagoDogPortraits.com, is off to a great start, despite my inept skills with HTML.
So bummed that I will not get to see you there! I'll be sure to get lotsa good photos though! ;) also, just booked a wedding the Friday that WPPI starts, at the Bellagio! Yahoo! I may have to take my profits and put them towards a new 5D Mk II! :)
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