Wow!!! What a whirl wind of events, lectures, live shoots, and networking. This was my first WPPI, and after many talks from industry leaders about how there first experience of WPPI was a turning point in their carriers, I had to make time in my schedule to see what all the fuss was about.
I can now say after the last 4 days in Vegas, I have met some of the industries finest photographers, business people, and visionaries in the photographic industry. For me this experience has been transforming in both my personal and business lives. I will go back to Maui, and focus on growing my business, my network, and helping teach other photographers, what I have learned over the last few years.
I want to say thanks the companies and Photographers who helped make this trip so memorable: Pictage, Jason Kiefer, Canon, Doug at Think Tank Photo, Mike and Julie Colon, Ray and Anna Santana, Bob and Dawn Davis, The Edmonson Crew, Jon Lagon, Mera Koh and Brian, you all embody the spirit of community and support. Mahalo...
Great meeting you!
Wishing you the best for 2009,
Shane and Erin
Posted by: Melenbacker Photography | February 20, 2009 at 09:43 AM
It was great to see you Mike!! Stoked to meet up when you come to Bishop in May!
Posted by: shawnreeder | February 21, 2009 at 12:57 PM
Hi Mike,
Thank you so much for all your kind words. It was such a pleasure meeting you at WPPI this year. You have a heart of gold and I'm so glad that we got a chance to talk the night of Scarlett's party. Any friend of David's is a friend of mine!
Much love!
~ Dawn (& Bob too!)
Posted by: dawn and bob davis | February 24, 2009 at 07:41 PM
What's up mike miss you dude hope all is well...It was so great hanging with you @ wppi keep up the sweet work in that beautiful town you live in. Let me know when your coming to Miami OR when you need a little helping hand from a ROOKIE like me in Hawaii :) goodtimes
Posted by: ray santana | March 12, 2009 at 05:40 AM