Opening Night: WPPI Las Vegas
February 21, 2011 | Filed Under Events | Comments Off on Opening Night: WPPI Las Vegas
I’m looking forward to a week in Las Vegas with one of my best friends! Flying out from Portland to meet me, we are going to have a blast. I think the last time I spent a week with no husband or kids was…before I had a husband or kids. It is almost surreal being without my family. I think I’ll manage though ;). There’s plenty in store this week to keep my brain super busy…I’m so excited for all of the classes. There are some amazing speakers and photographers here and I am ready to soak up all the information that I can. Already, today was rewarding and fabulous!
As soon as I got in, I headed over to check out a sneak peek of all the new products about to be released to the public soon. So exciting to see what’s “next” in the photography world!
The evening consisted of a fabulous fashion show hosted by Sony.
Education is a must
February 12, 2011 | Filed Under Events | Comments Off on Education is a must
I’m a big believer in education in every way. I never want to stop learning. It is so important in my life. This last year, I did a couple of workshops, and attended the WPPI Road Trip photography conference in Seattle. All of them were great and have helped me shape my business strategy and become a better photographer.
This year I have a more detailed plan for the direction I want the business to head. This also includes a few workshops I hope to attend. My first stop to kick off the year is WPPI-Las Vegas. And it’s only a week away! I can’t wait.
photo: Hardcover Vintage
Matt & Kim: Hawaii Concert
February 11, 2011 | Filed Under Events | Comments Off on Matt & Kim: Hawaii Concert
John and I went to see Matt & Kim in concert down at the Aloha Tower last night.
It was so…entertaining.
They are really great live! So much energy!
A fun date night, to say the least.
Jasmine Star on CreativeLive
February 2, 2011 | Filed Under Events | Comments Off on Jasmine Star on CreativeLive
I really gained a lot of courage and insight from Jasmine Star when I first started my own business. Her story is so inspiring! I have been trying to get into one of her workshops for the last two years. They sell out in minutes! I was thrilled to finally get the chance to be a part of one of her workshops through CreativeLive.
It has been such a great learning tool. For the last few weeks, I’ve been pouring over the workshops at CreativeLive.com. Last August, Jasmine Star did a five day workshop covering a wedding in Seattle…live! Although this actually happened last Fall, it was great to watch. I really felt like I was there on location. It was so thorough and comprehensive…I was not expecting so much for so little! She went into amazing detail covering every aspect of her business. On top of all that, I watched Jasmine approach a real “live” wedding from start to finish. After five full days of this, I feel like I walked away with so much information and enthusiasm to start anew. It left me renewed and excited to approach my business through a new lens, so to speak.
Kailua Baby Shower
January 14, 2011 | Filed Under Events | Comments Off on Kailua Baby Shower
She’s having a boy!
As our family gathered to celebrate the impending arrival of baby boy Stetson, we wanted to do something a little different. We chose Crepes No Ka ‘Oi, in Kailua, for the location of Deborah’s baby shower. We could not have picked a better place! They were so accommodating and their crepes were delicious! I think I could eat there every day. I’m a huge crepe fan.
A hand-painted family tree for the nursery
