This year marks the 2nd consecutive year I've attended PPE at the NYC Jacob Javits Center.
During this time every year, New York becomes photographers' Mecca as it plays host
to one of the industry's largest conventions (the largest in NY as far as I know).
Last year, I attended some seminars hosted by master educators like Joe Buissink
of Kiss the Groom blog. To say that Elizabeth's work is inspiring really is an understatement.
On the show floor you could find many big names in the industry (ie Joe McNally and David Hobby)
and plenty of other speakers to learn technique and gear information. Man it was exhausting.
The highlight of the Expo, for me, was Chase Jarvis' keynote address that included
an unbelievable panel of his CreativeLive educators. His keynote was a live broadcast
over the internet, much like CreativeLive education is. He discussed the unconventional
method of gaining success in the current socially-driven photography industry which he
referred to as 'social art'. Be CREATIVE and SHARE with not just the audience
in front of you, but with the world. That was his challenge to all of us.
Afterwards, I was able to catch a couple of the CreativeLive speakers as they spoke to some
fanboys and fangirls (ahem myself included ahem). Best of all, here I am rubbing shoulders
with my heroes (sniff sniff), Zack Arias and Jasmine Star.
I was very tempted to tug at the 'sagely' beard, but I think he would block
my friendship from facebook like... forever.
Everybody needs a JD (J*'s hubby)!
Hanging out after the keynote was the founder of the [B] School, Becker himself.
If you are a photographer wanting to network with other wedding photographers
and need assistance with business, etc. the [B] School is the place to go.
I am a proud member (and so is J*).
Next year, I think I might just take the week off during PDN to try to crash
all the photo mixers and parties I wasn't invited to this year. Looking forward to PPE 2011!
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