PPA's Imaging 2011 Convention

I was one lucky girl to have just spent the last 4 days in beautiful San Antonio where I attended the Professional Photographer's Association Annual Convention. Every year I look forward to attending classes, working the trade show, and I always have fun.

I've been attending conventions for over 15 years and I truly believe you should never stop learning. If I just pick up one great tip/lesson per class I'm a happy camper. But, I have a confession: the best part of the convention is networking and meeting other photographers. As a whole we have a wonderful profession. We are generous in sharing our knowledge and genuinely enjoy connecting and I have a blast. I must say, some of my best friends are photographers.

What other profession willingly and joyfully mentors and teaches your competition? Why do you think they aren't very many magicians? lol So... A big huge thank you to all of those that have shared and have mentored me over the years and now I enjoy mentor others. I can't take without giving back! Thank you Jon Allyn, Robert Pierce and Marilyn Garry Mulkeen. Love you.

I also love working with Graphic Authority at the trade show. I must have talked to over 100 photographers and some of those that I have meet at the booth are now my friends.

Life is wonderful, go enjoy and share!