Hey Friends,
I just wanted to stop in and say HI. I have been in Las Vegas for the past week at a photography conference at WPPI. but I just wanted to let you know that I haven’t forgotten about you… and I cant wait to get back and get going on some more projects. It’s really weird… but I actually have missed my blogging community this past week. I have so much to show you. I love projects and art so much. It has been a great break for me to be able to sit back, learn, listen, and the funnest part: CONNECT WITH ONLINE FRIENDS. I have had seriously an amazing time here at WPPI getting to know my online friends in person. The internet is so powerful and I have been so thankful for this past year and everyone that I have met. It has seriously been amazing.
If you do not know what WPPI is… it’s a photography conference for people into wedding and portrait photography. There are some AMAZING speakers, business classes, support, networking, friend making, workflow workshops, shoot-outs, mentorship, and parties like no other, etc. SOO much stuff happens at a place like this. It was my first year attending and Brian and I had so much fun. Being around other photographers and artists is SOO refreshing and encouraging for me. To be honest… having your own home business can be really lonely at times. You are home and on the computer alot working, editing, designing, and emailing… and that can really get old and lonely fast. That is why a conference like WPPI was a really great place to meet people and be refreshed and inspired. I was reminded that art and photography can mean so much to somebody and even change their lives. Sometimes i forget the power of a visual representation… especially from an artist that loves people, creating, telling a story, and helping others. It is a crazy busy week with a trade show that is literally OUT OF CONTROL, lots of things to look at, over visually stimulating advertisements and sales, and plenty of events to go to.
We mostly got to be a part of the SHOWIT events. I LOVED the time we got to spend with them. I love and believe in their products/ business so much so it was great to connect and hang with the show it team. Click the image above to see their new and ROCKIN website.
Were you at WPPI? Did I meet you there? Let me know if you have any questions about WPPI… or are considering going next year. I will check back and answer any thoughts or comments you have.
loves
Coming soon: photoshoots, 5 things I love post, and some DIY projects. Stay tuned.
March 11th, 2010 at 12:18 am
im a photography student in Boston, MA. and i have been dying to go to a WPPI event. sadly i had finals this week but im going to try to get to next years for sure! how helpful was it for you?!
March 11th, 2010 at 1:09 am
I wish I could have gone! Everyone I know (well, “know” online) is there! I love Vegas, and would love to plan to plan to go there next year. We’ll see how my business takes off – I am photographing my first wedding on Saturday!
Looking forward to new posts!
Love your DIYs.
March 11th, 2010 at 1:28 am
I always love reading your blogs. They inspire me. Hopefully I get to go next year. Looking forward to the new stuff!
March 11th, 2010 at 1:44 am
March 11th, 2010 at 2:01 am
Promise! I actually live in Vegas right now- doing a Creative Arts internship at a church out here (The Crossing). We were actually at the Aria this afternoon shooting a video and there were Photogs everywhere and I wondered if i’d see you, even though you wouldn’t know me
Hope you’ve had the best time.
March 11th, 2010 at 3:55 am
SO good to meet you & to put a real live person with an online interview.
thanks for being such a cool girl.
March 11th, 2010 at 9:14 am
Hi Promise, we can’t seem to wait for all the things you can show us from Vegas. But do take care
March 11th, 2010 at 11:05 am
That shot of the strip is amazing. Feels so real. As if the cars are actually moving. Glad you’re getting some good stuff. Looking forward to seeing the new stuff.
March 11th, 2010 at 11:12 am
Oh how is WPPI, I wanted to go very badly this year. Did you feel like you have gotten a lot out of the conference? or is it just a crazy trade show? I know there are some amazing booths going on, so let us know how it all goes! Enjoy vegas!!!
March 11th, 2010 at 1:22 pm
I will be there next year!
March 11th, 2010 at 2:08 pm
Jon and I wish we could have made it this year, but there is always next year. Brian and Mera of MerKoh photography introduced us to this event and we have ohhh and awwed over it but hopefully one of these years we will be able to attend and meet you and Brian. My husband Jon, does worship too
and if you are ever in the Seattle area, if you have time I would love to “grab coffee” with you 
its so WA hahaha, I am sure you are aware of that 
Love reading your blogs and looking at the art you present and the stories you get to share with us. Art is a great thing and having a creative mind and being able to show it is amazing, so thanks! Hope to meet you someday 
– Moch (and that is pronounced like much) hehe
March 11th, 2010 at 3:14 pm
I saw you in hallway then at photogunite and did not get a chance to introduce myself and tell you how inspiring your showit site is, I go to it all the time as I am trying to build mine.
also mad props to your hubby for leading praise,
March 11th, 2010 at 5:46 pm
So glad to have met you in person! WPPI was amazing, and I’m excited about next year! Until then, I have so much to implement in my business. Looking forward to hearing more of your thoughts on it all!
March 11th, 2010 at 6:09 pm
Promiseeee, you know I think you’re awesome! Your blog is a joy to read. Glad we found time to meet and to chat this year!
March 12th, 2010 at 12:52 am
Andreia- I loved WPPI because its the one place that you can go and find out A TON of different ways of how to do a photography business. Everyone has a little different way of going about it.. and since so many people go to that, you are able to connect and learn from a BUNCH of photographers in only one weekend.
March 12th, 2010 at 4:34 pm
So good to meet you at the showit event! Absolutely love your work!
March 12th, 2010 at 9:10 pm
i loved going to WPPI with YOU!!! truth be told. i love anything i get to do with YOU!
March 15th, 2010 at 1:29 pm
I have seen and heard your name all over some of the blogs I follow and had to come say hi! My name is Spring and I totally get the “is that your real name?” question too! As well as the “Summer, April, Autumn… close enough”. We have yet another thing in common- Photographer and Graphic Designer!!! Of course you are much more accomplished then I am but It’s excited to see other photographers who work in graphic design as well. I went to Northeastern University in Boston and have a BS in Photo and a minor in graphic design. So this is my via internet hand-shake and hope to meet you in person next year at WPPI!
September 6th, 2010 at 1:07 am
Here you can see Las Vegas in pictures and see all the sights such as New York New York and much much more all from Las Vegas.
September 15th, 2010 at 9:18 am
WPPI this next year is going to be even better. I can’t wait I was already looking to get my tickets.