Yervant & Joe Buissink - The Masters

Thank you Canon!!! How many times will someone be able to catch 3 masters at work at the same time on the same stage teaching all that they know to you? Only here in Las Vegas at the 2008 WPPI annual tradeshow and convention. Here the secrets and methods they use to get the amazing mind blowing images that you seen on their web sites. The ones that hit the magazines! There's so much to learn. And Joe puts it very well, in his words " I don't want to be there, I want to keep learning and trying to improve myself ..." Imagine even Joe doesn't want to be there how much more should I yearn to sought after improvement...



Joe shooting a model couple with just a modeling light at ASA 1600 and a 5D on 'P' mode. Let me specify the 'P' mode on his camera stands for Porfessional... Hahaha... And 'M' stands for Master : )

So happened that a real couple was have a function in the hotel of the convention and Yervant managed to bumped into them. He invited them on stage to be subjects. How cool can that be!?! To be photographed by the world top 2 respected photographers for FREE!!!! Wish I was the couple...

Denis Reggie - The Master of Wedding Photojournalism

If you are into Journalistic Wedding Photography than you ought to know this master. Denis Reggie - the creator of wedding photojournalism. He taught his marketing and sales techniques. His work flow and his theory and philosophy behind his works. Its amazing and an eye opener for me to actually find out the real meaning behind photojournalism. So much so that it makes what I do only 60% of a wedding journalistic photographer. Now I aim to be the best and thanks to Denis for his foresight and wisdom that Ive learnt, I can now be the a photographer who truly does wedding photojournalism. Thanks a million Denis!!!

http://www.denisreggie.com/

Michael + Anna Costa

This morning 's talk was given by Michael + Anna Costa. They were very open to share about their experiences from start up till success. Now shared about their workflow and systems that they use in the office , the way they handle their associates and other very useful information.
Michael + Anna if you are reading this hope you like the candid portrait i shot when you were chatting : )

http://www.michaelandannacosta.com/

Throughout the talk when Michael + Anna were talking about the principles ad tips for doing the things they do, I was astounded. I was actually doing the same things and using the same methods in my company. My ideas and inspirations came from God actually coz i get crazy ideas mainly when I'm taking my shower and just before I sleep. At the times when I'm most relaxed. Coming here is a confirmation from Abba Daddy that I'm on the right track !!! Thank you Jesus!!!

Bright and sunny morning in Las Vegas

Good Morning Singapore!!!! It bright and sunny here in Las Vegas!!! but it 8 degrees C outside very windy!!!! Alrightly going for classes now!!! Update you later...

Viva Las Vegas!!!

Tonight is a very inspiring night let me start from the begining

First we had dinner very kindly cater for by WPPI at the welcome reception

roast turkey and roast prok roll with butter bread was filling enough...

Looks yummuy right? : )

Than it was time for the young guns to speak. Just let me let you in on who they are. They are a group of photographers who are young and accomplished! Their businesses has made a turning point ever since they attended a WPPI conference somewhere down that road. They took what they had learnt here and worked on it when they got back and a few years later they business took off leading and taking them to greater heights...

Well these people included Ryan Schembri, Jesh De rox, Jim Garner, Catherine Hall, Gene Higa, David Jay, Mike Larson, JB & DeEtte Sallee, Jose Villa, Lori Nordstorm and John Solano.
All of which are very talented and special in their own way. You've gotta check them out to know it. I've learnt so much from them and so inspired that I think I may not be able to sleep tonight and spend it thinking of ideas and ways to improve on what we are doing. There are more lessons tomorrow and more ideas and inspirations to come. So watch out for a change that will come sweeping through Avenue 8!!!

Take care and God Bless : )

4th day of convention in Las Vegas

The speakers were great and there were a lot to learn about sales and marketing in the photography business. Photography techniques, lighting and posing techniques. So many products from these speakers that are so tempting. But the products that they are selling here are even more irresistible. Everything seem so useful and could make our work flow more efficient. But I keep hearing an inner self talking and reminding myself that these are all just good marketing strategies. So I manage to pull myself away with a lot of effort. hahaha!!!! But on the other hand don't be surprise that I come back with a few new gadgets! LOL!

Look out for more photos soon!

Yervant at work

Yesterday while I was walking around and saw a Plus Class in session and was there to peak and eavesdrop. His tips were amazing as a fashion photographer... I'll definitely sign up for it next year... hahaha... : )

Today is the first day for the business institute and the speaker Jerry Ghionis and there was so much to lean, my finger couldn't stop typing. So much ideas to improve workflow. I definitely didn't waste any dime i spent to come here... 

I miss my Singapore Girl...

Finally I'm here in Las Vegas... But I really miss my Singapore Girl... I flew here on an airline that has service not as good as how i expected the service should be. Sometimes one will not know what one is missing till one has lost it, like a fish out of water...

Anyways here are some images from today. Enjoy :)

The dessert surrounding Las Vegas from above...

Part of the 'Strip' from a bird's eye view... Do you recognize it from CSI ??? haha...

Slot machines are the first thing you see once you deplane. 

HEY!!!! I thought I came to Las Vegas?!?! did I take a wrong turn?

Actually this is in front of a Venice like hotel... Cool!

And now I'm in Paris just a hop away...

Will update again tmr.... I've got lessons so gotta sleep liao... seeya...

Las Vegas here I Come!!!

Hi to all!!!

I'm leaving for Las Vegas in less than an hours time. No not for a holiday but for a photography conference. The WPPI conference is where all the top wedding photographers meet every year!!! Hope to rub shoulders with some of them ; P I'll also be attending workshops conducted by them to get new insights to this industry and to learn a thing or two from these highly acclaimed professionals.

See you guys soon and watch this space as I will try to update you every day of the exciting events happening there...

Take care and God Bless : )

Frank & Fiona