Las Vegas, WPPI 2008
Vegas was exhilarating. Definetly an experience never to be forgotten. Things are finally calming down now. Jet lag is finally seeping away after multiple hot showers in attempts to stay awake. Well, couple shots of expresso definetly helps.
So, while I'm living the cliché by sipping the all new and experimental Honey Latte at the local Starbucks, I figured I'd share some afterthought and images from the week.
The hotel we stayed in was Bally's. I thought it was a rather nice hotel. I'm more accustomed to the Motel 6 and Best Westerns, so this was definetly a step up for me.
More after the jump.
I roomed with Kevin King, out of Arizona. He pretty much bailed me out because at the time, I still did not have a room as I boarded the plane leaving out of Houston. Of course, he worked all day and night on his little project called "Radiopopper". It's not like these little things are going to revolutionized the future of wireless flash photography or anything like that.
On top of that, he had all these little doo-dads laying around. All I could think of was the cool little arc of static electricty hurtling through the air as I reach towards them. Of course he frowned on that idea.
Ed Pingol, one of my favorite photographers to watch, was running around the convention floor with his cellphone held together by rubber bands.
Now, I'm not a rubber band kinda guy, but rather duct tape or gaffer tape. And I don't leave home without it. I know Ed wants to be cool like us at TriCoast. So I hooked him up with a piece of tape. No more worries about losing that battery Ed. And Your Welcome!
Always hardworking, well, hardly working, Ted from Millers. Ted has always took care of at TriCoast. He was even back behind the curtains with me at the Champagne Shootout cracking the whip and making sure I get the images processed in a timely manner.
While at the Miller's booth, Lori Gragg, a friend and photographer out of Georgia, was going over her segment on re-touching images. I found it interesting, but wish I had the time to watch the whole presentation. I grabbed a quick shot of her doing her thing. Hopefully one day, she could make me look presentable in a photos :D
"OMG, IT'S TIMCO!" and Kori Burkhead Two very fun individual. :)
Over at the WHCC booth, Kevin Jairaj was just getting setup for his presentation. KJ, our neighbour out of Dallas, has an image that graced the cover of the WPPI '08 Show Guide. Very cool photo.
Later on at the WHCC booth, THE JEN HILLENGIA, shows off her photoshop skill. Her assistant Joy is playing security, making sure no one rushes up for an autograph during the presentation.
Our good friend and awesome photographer, Kevin Jordan chillin' at the Larson booth. Kevin bailed us out at the Champagne Shootout. He came out and helped us with the studio lighting portion of the shoot. Anytime I think studio lighting, this is the man I think of.
Calm before the storm. Mike and Cody hanging out with Tom Bagby before taking the stage. If you look in the background, you can see Megan from Collages "Vogue-ing" out for us.
I'm not the center stage kinda person. When this crowd mobbed the booth, I had to get out.
If you don't know us, this is who we are. We don't wear fancy suits and ties. We don't even wear shoes most of the time. We're not rockstars. Just photographers. Enjoying life. If we ever get that way, let us know. And we'll change Mike's wardrobe.
While the guys were going over their presentation, Kevin was stirring up a commotion on the sideline with the Radiopopper. Photoshop guru, Dave Cross (on the right), also came by to check out these toys.
Tom & Company speaking at the Millers booth. They have some seriously cool marketing ideas for senior photography. The ones I managed to stay to listen in on, I will definetly use. I might have to fly out to their next speaking engagement to catch the rest of it.
Forget what I said earlier. Mike is such a rockstar...
Mike rocking out at Collages.
The girls of Collages.net They are awesome!
Just can't get enough of them...
Enough with the convention photos. Lets head outside where Ed is waiting for us. See spot. See spot wave. Yep, that's Ed.
Of course the obligatory photo of you taking a picture of me taking a picture of you...
On down to the little alleyway where we met up with Matt and Sol from Flash Flavor/del Sol Photography, Ed from Ed Pingol Photography, Amina, Patrick and Michael from Still Motion and of course, Kevin from Radiopopper/Kevin King Photography.
It's interesting watching Sol work. She just slides off quietly and no one notices her. While the group was off trying to figure out a game plan to use the RP units, she's already set her sights on the action.
Testing out the Radiopopper in the field. We had asked for permission earlier if we could get a couple shots of the employees spending their break time. The restaurant manager and employees were kind enough to let use them as guinea pigs. I love how Amina and Patrick get right into the middle of the action.
About 15mins before the restaurant opened for business, the manager offered for us to shoot inside. I don't recall any hesitation from any of us in taking up that offer.
Poster child for the Radiopopper.
Couple of random shots inside the restaurant.
Aside from being a ridiculously good photographer and inventor, Kevin is also does the best "I'm a little teapot" song and dance. He's currently looking for a spot on the Vegas dance floors.
So busted!
After the demo, these guys were ready to sit back and relax. I don't blame them. Long day of playing with new toys wears you out.
I decided that these guys were way too serious for me. Their restless minds were planning on taking over the worlds rubber ducky production. I lost interest when they included a hostile Peep takeover.
After leaving the brainstorming section, I met up with Mike, Cody, their parents, their friends, Suzy, Cindy, and a couple other dancers from the laughing ballerina troupe for dinner. Good times, good times...
- Jordan
So, while I'm living the cliché by sipping the all new and experimental Honey Latte at the local Starbucks, I figured I'd share some afterthought and images from the week.
The hotel we stayed in was Bally's. I thought it was a rather nice hotel. I'm more accustomed to the Motel 6 and Best Westerns, so this was definetly a step up for me.
More after the jump.
I roomed with Kevin King, out of Arizona. He pretty much bailed me out because at the time, I still did not have a room as I boarded the plane leaving out of Houston. Of course, he worked all day and night on his little project called "Radiopopper". It's not like these little things are going to revolutionized the future of wireless flash photography or anything like that.
On top of that, he had all these little doo-dads laying around. All I could think of was the cool little arc of static electricty hurtling through the air as I reach towards them. Of course he frowned on that idea.
Ed Pingol, one of my favorite photographers to watch, was running around the convention floor with his cellphone held together by rubber bands.
Now, I'm not a rubber band kinda guy, but rather duct tape or gaffer tape. And I don't leave home without it. I know Ed wants to be cool like us at TriCoast. So I hooked him up with a piece of tape. No more worries about losing that battery Ed. And Your Welcome!
Always hardworking, well, hardly working, Ted from Millers. Ted has always took care of at TriCoast. He was even back behind the curtains with me at the Champagne Shootout cracking the whip and making sure I get the images processed in a timely manner.
While at the Miller's booth, Lori Gragg, a friend and photographer out of Georgia, was going over her segment on re-touching images. I found it interesting, but wish I had the time to watch the whole presentation. I grabbed a quick shot of her doing her thing. Hopefully one day, she could make me look presentable in a photos :D
"OMG, IT'S TIMCO!" and Kori Burkhead Two very fun individual. :)
Over at the WHCC booth, Kevin Jairaj was just getting setup for his presentation. KJ, our neighbour out of Dallas, has an image that graced the cover of the WPPI '08 Show Guide. Very cool photo.
Later on at the WHCC booth, THE JEN HILLENGIA, shows off her photoshop skill. Her assistant Joy is playing security, making sure no one rushes up for an autograph during the presentation.
Our good friend and awesome photographer, Kevin Jordan chillin' at the Larson booth. Kevin bailed us out at the Champagne Shootout. He came out and helped us with the studio lighting portion of the shoot. Anytime I think studio lighting, this is the man I think of.
Calm before the storm. Mike and Cody hanging out with Tom Bagby before taking the stage. If you look in the background, you can see Megan from Collages "Vogue-ing" out for us.
I'm not the center stage kinda person. When this crowd mobbed the booth, I had to get out.
If you don't know us, this is who we are. We don't wear fancy suits and ties. We don't even wear shoes most of the time. We're not rockstars. Just photographers. Enjoying life. If we ever get that way, let us know. And we'll change Mike's wardrobe.
While the guys were going over their presentation, Kevin was stirring up a commotion on the sideline with the Radiopopper. Photoshop guru, Dave Cross (on the right), also came by to check out these toys.
Tom & Company speaking at the Millers booth. They have some seriously cool marketing ideas for senior photography. The ones I managed to stay to listen in on, I will definetly use. I might have to fly out to their next speaking engagement to catch the rest of it.
Forget what I said earlier. Mike is such a rockstar...
Mike rocking out at Collages.
The girls of Collages.net They are awesome!
Just can't get enough of them...
Enough with the convention photos. Lets head outside where Ed is waiting for us. See spot. See spot wave. Yep, that's Ed.
Of course the obligatory photo of you taking a picture of me taking a picture of you...
On down to the little alleyway where we met up with Matt and Sol from Flash Flavor/del Sol Photography, Ed from Ed Pingol Photography, Amina, Patrick and Michael from Still Motion and of course, Kevin from Radiopopper/Kevin King Photography.
It's interesting watching Sol work. She just slides off quietly and no one notices her. While the group was off trying to figure out a game plan to use the RP units, she's already set her sights on the action.
Testing out the Radiopopper in the field. We had asked for permission earlier if we could get a couple shots of the employees spending their break time. The restaurant manager and employees were kind enough to let use them as guinea pigs. I love how Amina and Patrick get right into the middle of the action.
About 15mins before the restaurant opened for business, the manager offered for us to shoot inside. I don't recall any hesitation from any of us in taking up that offer.
Poster child for the Radiopopper.
Couple of random shots inside the restaurant.
Aside from being a ridiculously good photographer and inventor, Kevin is also does the best "I'm a little teapot" song and dance. He's currently looking for a spot on the Vegas dance floors.
So busted!
After the demo, these guys were ready to sit back and relax. I don't blame them. Long day of playing with new toys wears you out.
I decided that these guys were way too serious for me. Their restless minds were planning on taking over the worlds rubber ducky production. I lost interest when they included a hostile Peep takeover.
After leaving the brainstorming section, I met up with Mike, Cody, their parents, their friends, Suzy, Cindy, and a couple other dancers from the laughing ballerina troupe for dinner. Good times, good times...
- Jordan
posted by TriCoast Photography LLC at 9:00 PM
3 Comments:
Thanks for sharing. Looks like a blast !
Wow! Looks like you guys had a great time!! Wish I could have gone but my wife place me on "spending restriction" since purchashing the D3. Perhaps next year.....
dude!!!
you are straight up comedy. awesome to see these photos.
//ed
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