I just got back yesterday from Las Vegas (woo hoo) and the WPPI convention. It was my first year there and let me tell you what an incredible experience it was.
First off for those of you who don't know what it is it's a convention for wedding and portrait photographers. They have all the big names in the field there hosting classes and a huge trade show and a million other photographers thirsty for knowledge (ok maybe not a million but a lot!).
There are some incredible people (who happen to be photographers) that me and my wife got to see speak - Kevin Kubota, Jasmine Star, Marcus Bell, Joe Buissink and others. I was truly inspired and learned a lot, all because they decided to pay it forward. I got to hang out with my mentor Tara Sieling . I bought more gear than my wife wanted me too. And I got to meet a bunch of other photographers. It was a great experience.
Hopefully I'll get some photos up soon!