Saturday, February 19, 2011

WPPI Day 2

I just counted how many pages of notes I took today. The grand total? 17 pages. Tim Meyer, Jason Aten, Craig Heidemann, Juieanne Kost, Scott & Adina Hayne, and Cliff Mautner were all INCREDIBLE. Everyone exceeded my expectations. Today, I spent 8 hours in seminars. I can't wait to go home and apply all of this knowledge to my photography, business, and life. My brain is growing and stretching in ways that I could have never imagined. But, there are still 4 more days! How exciting is that? Gosh, I am so happy I came!

Everyone here seems to be 25+. Which means, there is about a 10 year difference between me and the other photogs. I've met a couple of new friends. 5 to be exact. Part of me is scared to approach older photogs because I am afraid of the judgement. Maybe they will think... what the heck is she doing, she doesn't belong here. I want to throw all of my fears away. A big emphasis today was setting measurable goals for yourself and your business.

Tomorrow, my goal is to meet 10 new people. The reason I am writing it here is because... well I don't know why. Maybe accountability. Yeah, I'll go with that.


This is the amazing desert at the MGM buffet. Amazing.













Well, that's me. Taken by my dad. And yes, I am wearing the shirt. You know, the free shirt that they hand out to everyone. I like it, it's comfy. It might just be my new favorite shirt.




























6 comments:

  1. Never apologize for your age! You are doing what you want with the support of your family and friends and doing a good job of it too. Have a wonderful time and learn alot.
    Bonnie Baker Lippincott

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  2. @Syd Hey girl, Thank you! I miss you!

    @Bonnie I love when you comment on my blog. You're awesome, Bonnie!
    Tomorrow, i am dedicating myself to getting the absolute most that I can out of this experience... by meeting as many new people as I can and networking. I want to take this industry by storm.

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  3. i wanna be like you when i grow up :P

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  4. Hey Sidney! I just wanted to say it was great meeting you at PhotogUnite! I know how you feel about feeling intimidated by all of the older & more experienced photographers, but don't be scared! Truly some of them should be intimidated by you, super talented and starting so young! By the time you're their age, you'll be a rockstar! and don't worry about thinking everyone is so much older than you! I'm 18, and I'll be following your blog! :)

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