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MGM Grand – The venue for WPPI
WPPI: A review
Last week I flew out to the Las Vegas to attend WPPI, a photography conference and trade show which was held at the MGM Convention center. There were speakers from all over the world sharing their experiences and knowledge on pretty much everything to do with the photography industry from technique, lighting, posing, marketing, SEO, workflow, branding and much more…
A few people asked me why I flew out all the way from Merry Olde England to go to Las Vegas for WPPI. So I thought I’d share it with you all..
1. To learn from the best. A lot of the best portrait and wedding photographers & teachers attend WPPI and I was able to listen and meet some of the best in the industry and that is essential to my growth as a photographer.
2. To network with my peers. I was able to meet a lot of photographers face to face, whom I was so only ever able speak to over forums such as The B School, The Ice Society and The Showit Group on facebook.
3. To meet vendors. This was a great way for me to find out about new resources/changes in the industry and technology directly from the vendors.
4. To go to Vegas (like that wasn’t a selling points in itself!) Ha!
5. For the experience. I feel like the last week was one of the best experiences ever. I learnt so much and now feel so much clearer in my goals both personally and for my business.
Highlights
The B School party. I was able to meet so many people that I regularly speak to and get feedback from within the forums. Thanks Becker for organising a fun night!
Hearing Jerry Ghionis. I learn so much from him each time he speaks and learn a lot from The Ice Society, a great resource for photographers. He also showcased his images from his wedding, some of which he shot himself. You can check them out here.
Other great speakers I heard were Jerry Avenaim, Jim Garner, Zach and Jody Gray, Cliff Mautner and Art Suwansang.
Photographers Ignite Hearing so many speakers in one room speak for 5 minutes each was very interesting and fun! I definitely recommend checking out the replay of this when its live. I also created a list of all the photographers from ignite on twitter. You can follow it here
I think next year I’ll go to some more classes where I can shoot, it was awesome to shoot in London with Beckstead at SWPP in January. Shooting in the desert in Vegas is one thing I still need to cross off my list!
Here are some more images from the week …
Becker also organised to take some head shots for members of the B School and any one else who wanted to go. I jumped at the chance! You can check out everyone’s head shots here. Thanks B for the awesome headshot!
I decided to organise a shoot out in Vegas and tweeted if anyone wanted to meet up. Several photographers replied and altogether there were 7 or so of us. After some complications with the models, Raven Mathis and Lacy Lange kindly allowed the group to shoot them before they went to a 50′s party they were going to that night. Thank you so much guys! We all had a blast.
Here are a few of the images..
Raven
Lacy
We then headed outside on the Vegas strip and was able to take this of Raven
Here are a few images I took while walking around on the last day of WPPI. I tried out a few different things and experimented a bit more.. I hope you like ;)
I can’t wait for next years WPPI .. I’ll definitely be there!
All the best,
Sachin
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Carrie Vines - beautiful work, Sachin!
Jon Cardiff - Love the photos. Great colour Scheme!
Heather - Wonderful work! I adore the lighting. Your detail shots are especially fabulous!
Amanda Donaho - Lovely job, Sachin!!
David Levantis - This is a really impressive selection. I really like the composition with the groom and the ushers in the formation outside the building – you’ve worked with the lines to create a brilliant composition. Also really like the one with the wooden beams background above them in the ceremony – great use of negative space. It can be hard to be original with wedding photos, but you’ve managed it there :)
Paul - Hey Sachin, Awesomely beautiful set of photographs you’ve got for Heather and Lee, you totally rocked it but then again I had no doubts that you would.
Andy Barnhart - Love the angles. The lighting is wonderful and you captured so much emotion!
geneoh - Awesome work, super cute couple and awesome location!
Jess Robertson - Beautiful! Home run dude :)
froxy - What I love about these images is that the whole thing makes me feel warm and cosy. You can see that there are plenty of guests and yet your photos make it seem like we’re in an intimate space with the couple and their loved ones. Beautiful work!
Jo-Anne Kyle - What a beautiful wedding! Great job, Sachin.
Claudia Carter - Gorgeous work man – was looking forward to seeing these. What an incredibly good looking couple! Very striking. Love your fresh style & venue looks so perfect.x
Sachin - Thank you for all the lovely comments guys! You guys are awesome!! x
Joelene Mills - These are just lovely! She is so beautiful! I love the location and the simple beauty of the wedding. Nice work!
Joshua Gull - Awesome wedding Sachin, you killed it brother. Nice work.
MartaV - Seriously stunning you did great work. I love the groomsmen portraits and you got some amazing photos of the bride and groom.
MartaV - Seriously stunning! You did great work. I love the groomsmen portraits and you got some amazing photos of the bride and groom.
Albert Palmer - Sweet couple – I particularly like the first dance shot.
Tanya De Leeuw - Great work, Sachin! Be the couple are delighted!
Looking forward to seeing more of your work!
Caroline Ghetes - WOW! These are insanely stunning. I mean, a little bit of photojournalism and a little bit of art… you nailed this. I’m sure the couple is thrilled with these! Bravo!
nadine - That is one elegant couple! Very chic, and I love her dress!!!
Matthew Mead - What a pimp wedding. Sachin your killing it!
Matthew Evans - Love the shot of them walking down that outdoor corridor, awesome coverage mate!
Jared Tseng - Really nice set! Love the capture of emotions. And that photo of the couple kissing under the trellis is ace!
Shell Bailey - Beautiful set! I love the groomsmen portraits & the shots of just the bride & groom!
sam hurd - you’ve really got a wonderful eye for details
Victoria de Martigny - Great work as always Sachin! What a beautiful and romantic setting they chose and you captured the essence of the day so well. I absolutely love the shots of Heather and Lee together!!
Jean - Wonderful set, Sachin. You captured their day beautifully!
DrRave - Wow !!!!!!
Loved all of them. Superb, beautiful and breathtaking.
Nick - Lovely work Sachin! Some beautiful image-making.
Courtney - Awesome wedding–very nice work, Sachin!
john p - I LOVE you work Sachin. This is just amazing stuff and I’m gonna be following you even more closely than I do. I adore the “formals” and the one of them coming up the walk … priceless. That one better be hanging on a wall with it’s own light. That good.
Amber Hughes - Simply sweet wedding! Love the shot of them with their eyes closed and heads together… lovely emotion. Looks like a great venue too!
Keao - Wow, these are spectacular. I love the groomsmen portraits too and the photos of the bride and groom. Creative angle usage.
Katie - Beautiful Sachin!
Angela - Well done Sach! Way to rock out your first wedding!
SusanB - What a lovely wedding! The details are gorgeous! You captured their day perfectly!
kelsey - Beautiful images! Love her wedding dress!
Michelle - Beautiful beautiful photos Sachin!! It looks like and absolutely gorgeous wedding and I think you captured their day perfectly.
Telmo - Really nice pictures.
Loads of inspiration from Jas*
Keep it that way.
Regards
Vicky - Lovely pictures Sachin!Love the groomsmen portraits and that dress is stunning (as is the bride, naturally) :)