ksf photography & design: Imaging 2012

I love the first of the year because it means I'm off to conventions. My favorite is organized by Professional Photographer's of America and it's simply called "Imaging". PPA is the biggest and oldest photographer's association around. Though I really do need to have a serious discussion with them about not planning it on the same day as the playoff games. lol

Traveling on Game Day

It is so much to meet new people in the industry then every year looking forward to seeing them again. I have made friends from Australia, Canada, London, Houston, and Chicago to name a few. Hmmm, I wonder if that means I can crash at their house when we travel. They are invited to crash with us! :)

The trade shows are always fun and interesting as well. Where else can you learn the newest and greatest? A couple years ago it was metal prints, this year wall clings. I wonder what will be big next year?

PPA keeps it exciting by moving the convention to a new city every year. Last year it was held in San Antonio, this year New Orleans. I must admit, New Orleans has been the most fun. What a great city with a great "vibe"! If you have not visited, put it on your bucket list. Of course we visited Bourbon Street, but I had more fun on Frenchman Street. A quieter, less traveled section that contains about a dozen little jazz clubs. The highlight on Bourbon Street was running into an old high school friend. What are the odds?

On Bourbon Street with an old friend from high school

Maison's on Frenchman Street

It is jam packed with activities from 7 am till 11 pm. Classes, trade show, after dinner events, and play time. No trip to New Orleans would be complete without eating at Cafe De Monde and cruising the French Quarter. I love the original art on Royal Street too.