Leaving Las Vegas "richer"...

Heidi and I returned from Las Vegas last Friday. We were there for the annual WPPI Convention (Wedding and Portrait Photographers International) which was held at the MGM Grand. We also got to spend some time with family which we cherished as it kept us grounded in the sea of overstimulation that is Las Vegas.

We attended some great presentations/classes at WPPI and met some amazing people. One presentation that stands out as "hands down the best" we attended was Jonathan Canlas's "I'm not just a Wedding Photographer". The content of his presentation was fantastic but that was not what captured us. It was his aura, or his persona, that captured and welcomed all of us in attendance. His ability to be true to himself, his family and friends is so inspiring but it was his genuine love for others that struck us the most. His compassion and caring for others is almost Zen-like and this very much comes out in his photography. We were absolutely honored to have been in attendance!!!

http://canlasphotography.blogspot.com/

This was the first time that we have left Las Vegas feeling "richer" than when we arrived. We reconnected and shared with family which made the trip so special. We learned and were inspired. We met and shared with new friends. We definitely left Las Vegas "richer" than when we arrived...

Now some photos...