This year’s WPPI was simply inspiring. I feel very fortunate to know some of the best wedding and portrait photographers in the industry. My conversations with my photographer friends gave me some amazing advice that will help my business grow. Not only did I learn a bunch, I was able to just get to know these wonderful people better. Oh, and I got lots of hugs…really good, hold-on-tight, real hugs and that always makes an exhausting week worth it.
My first dose of greatness came on Saturday, a few days before the show. I went with Pictage to host a Lens and Learn day at the Boys and Girls Club. Canon let us borrow dozens of SLR’s to teach the kids some photography basics.
I think the first question of the day summed up what we had in store. “Are you guys paparazzi photographers?” After a few hours had passed I started to see the looks on their faces turn from confusion to pride. I don’t know whose smiles were bigger at that point, theirs or mine. At the end, Jim Collins asked, “Who wants to be a photographer when you grow up?” All but about five raised their hands. Looking at the photographers and other volunteers around the room I realized, we were the ones who benefited the most.
There is a video that I will post soon, but here are a few of the photos I grabbed from the day.
by Emily
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