Las Vegas wrapped up!!! WPPI 2008

Date: March 14-20, 2008


Vegas was rockin. An experience never to be forgotten. Over the course of 9 nights, I must admit that it was tiring. Ok let's see my WPPI experience started from San Francisco California then to Las Vegas.

Getting off the plane from Manila. ( 11.5 hours flight ) with my 2 children who will be spending their one month vacation in United States. My daughters were left with my wife because they still have school.

Up early on Saturday morning to catch the early flight from San Jose International airport to Mc Carran airport, Las Vegas
Witnessed the judging of 16 x 20 Print Competition for two days. Got excited when my entries got an Accolade of Excellence Awards.
Hanging out with Danny Ignacio of Vignette Photography
Witnessed the 16 x 20 judging again
Lunch out with Dino Lara and Danny Ignacio
WPPI welcome reception
Young Guns Sunday Evening
Attended 1st day seminar
Trade show
Lunch out with Uncle Nestor , Dino Lara and Danny Ignacio
Seminar Again
The Champagne Shootout Monday Night
Platform Seminar, Tuesday Morning
Trade Show
Lunch out with Uncle Nestor and Danny Ignacio
Platform Semiar with YERVANT
Less sleep
Platform Seminar
Last Day of Trade Show, so last minute shopping
Platform Seminar with Joe Buissink and Dennis Reggie the father of Photojournalism
WPPI Awards Night
Thursday Morning Platform Seminar with Clay Blackmore and Jane Zsiser
Check out @ Ballys Hotel
Lunch Out with Carlos MAriveles and Danny Ignacio
Roy and Cynthia picked me up for prenup sked @ Red Rock Canyon

As always, WPPI convention is worth attending. This is my 7th year and the best part is meeting some great photographers who have become friends over the years. Huge value in networking. I must say Well worth the price of admission.