PPA convention 2010, Nashville~TN

Lots of photographers gathered in Nashville to listen to speakers, learn new things, check out other photographers cool images and drool over "toys" in the expo. Soooo much fun. Here was a poster of one of the covers for PPA magazine. I am trying to imitate it...haha!

Valerie

Attending 2010 photographers conference

I have no photo to go along with this one but I am just going to blog a little about the Professional Photographers Association annual conference. We are in Nashville ...which by the way folks is actually colder than home in Mass! Shesh...I think I am going to suggest they hold this in the Caribbean next year (that will be fun to read in the comment box). It is being held inside Gaylord hotel..this place is huge, everyone said it was but I like the layout and easy to jump from class modals if need be. I am going to try to find myself some more coffee before the next one starts up. OH...before I go a little factoid... PPA says there about 10,000 registered photographers for this years event. Mind you some of those are from around the world (yes, really).
Valerie

Custom card designs '09

I wanted to share this custom card design but did not want ruin my clients (& good friends) surprise to all! Now I am posting it, since all the cards have been delivered... this is the inside of the card which is 3/5X5s. So 6 panels and tri-folded into itself..that is why I twisted each end a touch to help everyone imagine what it would look like. I was blessed with being on one of the panels (back cover)..I can only imagine all the questions they got but after alllllllll the years of photographing for the family, I am proud to get a small spot! You know especially since the card was so big....~lol!

As everyone will probably notice..these are summer photos taken at our little lake cottage in NH. This is a great example of how wintry feeling we can make summer portraits look. I found the snowflakes to enhance the pages.. it looks awesome and each one is different (get it?!) to have a special unique feeling for the family. Next year we are going back to a wallet size card...lol! Just kidding but I know the pressure will be on to create something unique again next year! Phew...i have a few months.

Valerie