Even though I spent hours reading, what a pleasure it was to sift through the many entries! It was very difficult to deliberate.
I did want to iterate some items:
- this full registration pass is only for one person; not a couple
- this full registration pass does not include air fare, hotels, accommodations, etc.
Kristine Neely
http://kristineneeley.blogspot.com/2010/02/why-why-wppi-personal-reflection.html
Yep. It’s true. There’s a photography scene…whether I’m a “cool kid” or not. Because really, at this point in life, who cares? And isn’t cool just relative term anyways?
I really enjoyed your story! I can relate. Funny you bring up cliques because that is part of my new marketing presentation.
Alicia – No Eye Has Seen
http://noeyehasseen.com/testblog/a-little-jingle-for-wppi-and-lawrence-chan/
Sing, dance, learn!
Stacy Hughes
http://stacyhughesphotography.blogspot.com/2010/02/why-i-want-to-go-to-wppi.html
Send your husband my best in RE schooling! Life is all about endless learning. Hope to see you in Las Vegas now!
Kalli Barker
http://kallibarkerphotography.blogspot.com/2010/02/oh-please-please-please.html
You’ve got to HAVE money to MAKE money…lacking in the worldly aspect of moo-la.
I’ve been there, done that. The part that sucks is that it’s true. I like your inexorable determination. See you around in March!
Angel Gray
http://angelgrayphotography2.blogspot.com/2010/02/send-me-to-wppi-please.html
Your kids deserve high fives! My goal with Tofurious is to help photographers succeed in their businesses. So rest assured, the photo booth software is for free! Hopefully that will supplement your services offered.
Dennis Vargas
http://dennisvargasphotography.blogspot.com/2010/02/viva-las-vegas-wppi-here-i-come.html
Hope you have an amazing time [and a chance to drive-thru again]!
Dave and Ashley Hawkes
http://www.jadalovephotography.com/blog/?p=71
“permission to MOVE FORWARD and just BE the person I want to be…
‘The successful always has a number of projects planned, to which he looks forward. Anyone of them could change the course of his life overnight. –Mark Caine’”
Interesting how sometimes we create our own roadblocks and, at the same time, we create our own opportunities. Live in the now because the person you want to be might change in the future.
Valerie Ackerman
http://valerieackermanphotography.com/blog/?p=561
I’ve actually made a psuedo schedule of the classes I would attend…nerd alert! …and let’s face it, mama needs a break from 2 little boys!
I love your comedic reliefs! I appreciate the cupcakes, but I’m training to be a Spartan (not going so well). You would make my day with a simple visit to my booth 
Jamie Ray and Richie Staggs
http://96.30.18.20/~jaggphot/2010/02/please-send-us-to-las-vagas-for-wppi-pretty-please/
Life is full of happy surprises! I’m glad my email was auspicious.
Nancy Mitchell
http://www.nancymitchellblog.com/blog/?p=424
2010 is going to be a good year!
For the many others who submitted…
…I still enjoyed your entries very much. I wish I had enough tickets for everyone, but I still encourage you all to go…seriously. I will have a Nintendo for everybody’s delectation!
Reading the many submissions sent shivers down my spine. There are hurdles that every entrepreneur must face, but know that you are not alone.
This industry has a wide array of sincere and giving people. I was fortunate enough to have my fate converge with many of them.
Learn
Before WPPI, I will be making a presentation at LA’s SmugMug. To some, marketing a business may seem arcane, but I will try to help demystify that a little bit on Thursday…or at least how I did it.
Date: Thursday, February 18, 2010
Time: 7:00pm – 10:00pm
Location: The Global Cafe
Street: 11002 Ventura Blvd
Studio City, CA
Reservation via Facebook | Meetup
Have a wonderful week,
Lawrence Chan
P.S. Did you know that Sunday was Chinese New Year? It’s the year of the Tiger — meow.
P.P.S. If you won, I will send out email soon [or you can email me]. It’s 2:30am now and I’m tired… zzzZZz…
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THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!!!!!
You have a number of fans egging you on! I look forward to meeting you very much at WPPI – see you in two weeks!
OMG. Thank you thank you thank you!! I feel so very grateful that I have the oppportunity to attend WPPI! I could shout from the rooftops right now!! I should have not read this at 6:00 am, I’m wired for the day now ; )
Lawrence, you are awesome. I cannot wait to thank you in person at WPPI!
Val
Wow! Some great people have been chosen INCLUDING the top winner, Kristine Neeley!! She is super deserving of it and we are pumped for her. Thankyou Lawrence & WPPI for offering this!
Zach & Jody – Kristine seems really cool. I love her transparent online persona.
By the way, I absolutely love your blog and the lighting that you do.
I-M-P-R-E-S-S-I-V-E-!
Congrats to all u lucky winners- if plans fall through n u can’t make it let me know- I’m already booked for my trip – as of now I’m just attending the tradeshow due to finances…. So don’t let your pass go to waste.
Cheers!
Lawrence I am horse from screaming and running around my house and my knees are still wobbly!!! I can’t believe I won and I can’t wait to meet you and thank you in person!! I can’t wait to plan all my classes and book our flights!! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU. My kids thank you too from the bottom of their little sugar-cereal-eatting-hearts! So excited to move forward with our photo booth biz too!!!
Thank you so much Lawrence! I’m so excited to have the opportunity to meet and learn from my mentors at WPPI. Hopefully I’ll have the chance to shake your hand and thank you in person. Off to book a flight…. YAY!!
There will be time, don’t worry. We will make time!
THANK YOU!!!!!! UMM..can’t think of anything else to say I’m so excited!! THANK YOU!!!
I. CAN’T. BELIEVE IT. Posted on my blog are full details of my reaction. Now I’m just overwhelmed (and a little frustrated) at how many wonderful, and absolutely necessary, classes are listed for the same time. But it’s a problem I’m willing to deal with. Thank you so much for this awesome opportunity! And though I’m not very good at Nintendo, I might just stop by to give it a try.
I still can’t believe it. Thank You so much for the oppurtunity, I will not waste it. I’ve been looking at the WPPI site all morning, I really should get back to work. My wife says she is going to hold me to the drive thru. Vegas here I come.
Congrats to all the winners
See you Thursday!!!
AHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!! thankyouthankyouthankyouthankyouthankyouthankyouthankyouthankyou!!!
oh my gracious we are beyond excited!!!!! i wish we could tell you how much this is going to go for not only our business but for our lives and our family….
can’t wait to stop by and say HELLO and i’ll try not to break your neck hugging you!!
-jamie and richie
**still grinning ear to ear**
Just booked MGM package deal with Delta Vacation and hotel came to avg. of $85 per night. wa hooooo
If I can get $85 a night I’m there. looking forward to more free passes… Maybe?
wow! these are great and very creative! no wonder Lawrence didn’t pick mine. I’m looking forward to seeing everyone at WPPI!