Amidst the organized chaos of eager photographers poking into every booth all trying to get the host’s attention simultaneously, I decided to go a different route.
To my right, there will be a plasma tesla ball. To my left, there will be a kitchen timer. In front of me, I will have a 5-minute one-on-one consultation with anyone in queue.
Feel free to ask me any question within that time frame (including food recipes), but my forte lies with marketing a wedding business. Just one question though, so plan ahead lest you will have wait in line again.
Anyone is also welcome to hear me speak at the SmugMug booth and WPPI VIP Business Panel.
Monday – SmugMug
02:00 pm – 02:20pm
Understanding social media and SEO
to strategically cater for target audiences
Wednesday – SmugMug
10:00 am – 10:20am
Understanding social media and SEO
to strategically cater for target audiences
Wednesday – WPPI VIP Business Panel
02:30 pm – 04:00pm
“‘Backstage pass’” into the brains
of some of the most successful
photographers in the world”
My Booth 1240 Guest – Code Name: GO
My guest’s reputation precedes her. This woman will “grace” [no pun intended hehe] me [and everyone] with her presence and extensive knowledge of fashion and platinum weddings.
She is *drum roll please* Grace Ormonde of Wedding Style Magazine – industry’s premier luxury wedding benchmark — @grace_ormonde.
With over 24 years in the industry and editor-in-chief of an international luxury wedding magazine, one might say that she knows a thing or two about what good imagery is and what goes into publications.
Tuesday – Booth 1240
11:00am – 12:30pm
Live Q/A about what an editor-in-chief
looks for in magazine editorials
Wednesday – Booth 1240
11:00 am – 12:30pm
Portfolio review by Grace Ormonde
Bring at most two photos
(I suggest physical prints in case you want her to autograph or something tee hee)
Here’s The Real Kicker
Grace Ormonde feels that the wedding photography industry has really elevated due to all of the inspiring industry leaders and tools that they offer.
Therefore, she is offering everyone an opportunity to submit one photograph to be considered for the next Grace Ormonde Wedding Style Magazine cover! *faints – now that I mentioned it, I just made more competition for myself*
Don’t worry for those not attending WPPI. I will have details about this posted after the convention. NOTE: even if you feel reservations about your work, it never hurts to submit, so DO IT!
Schedule if you want to save onto your iPhone or something:
Other Things
Touch Screen / Live View Photo Booth
Same as last year. Well, guess what? I’m going give the software away for FREE. At WPPI, feel free to come by to play with it, take pictures with friends and etc!
DO NOT email me about it. I am still in the process of making tutorials for it. If you cannot make it to WPPI, you can subscribe to the mailing list for updates.
Nintendo
I will have lots of bean bags and chairs for people to just hang out. Additionally, I am bringing out the original Nintendo for your entertainment! I have Mario Bros, Contra, and more! Let’s face it, it doesn’t take 3 days to walk the convention floor, so kill some time there.
Internet Access
Are you addicted to your blog or video stream? I have a Bloggers’ Lounge in the main convention room for your internet cravings. Enjoy!
10 Free WPPI Full Registration Passes
Thank you everyone for submitting your stories. Some are very touching… If you still want a chance to get 10 full registration passes, the deadline is tomorrow – Saturday 11:59pm. So make a blog post! Details here.
Am I missing anything?
Lawrence Chan
P.S. I might have coffee meets, so follow @tofurious for updates!
P.P.S. For those who attended my nationwide workshop, you will have priority during my one-on-one consultation. I want to check up on things!
don’t forget about the [ b ] School party on Tuesday night. Details coming soon, but save the date!
don’t forget about the [ b ] School party on Tuesday night. Details coming soon, but save the date!
so do we have to schedule for the submission or is it just show up? confused about that and so excited, what a great opportunity.
Thanks Lawrence
so do we have to schedule for the submission or is it just show up? confused about that and so excited, what a great opportunity.
Thanks Lawrence
Grace Ormonde doesn’t plan on buying the rights to use these images so to submit images to Grace Ormonde for unpaid publishing and free use is doing a disservice to the industry of Photography..sorry not interested in providing free editorial content.
Grace Ormonde doesn’t plan on buying the rights to use these images so to submit images to Grace Ormonde for unpaid publishing and free use is doing a disservice to the industry of Photography..sorry not interested in providing free editorial content.
same question, do just show up for the portfolio review with two prints? also, for the contest, do we submit digitally and if so, where? I care more about the opportunity to be published (ON THE COVER) by Ms. Ormonde than the rights for just one of my photographs.
same question, do just show up for the portfolio review with two prints? also, for the contest, do we submit digitally and if so, where? I care more about the opportunity to be published (ON THE COVER) by Ms. Ormonde than the rights for just one of my photographs.
Haha I’m so with you, Angel! :)
Side note: no one gives up rights; just shares. However, I assure you with her quarter-million international distribution, it will be worthwhile.
Holy cow, I LOVE old school Mario Brothers! I want to play! :-)
So awesome about all the Grace Ormonde stuff going on! I’ll be there at the booth! Can’t wait to finally meet you in person Lawrence!
Holy cow, I LOVE old school Mario Brothers! I want to play! :-)
So awesome about all the Grace Ormonde stuff going on! I’ll be there at the booth! Can’t wait to finally meet you in person Lawrence!
So awesome! I put everything on my calendar. The funny thing is I had the urge to play Super Mario Bros. the other day! Good times!
So awesome! I put everything on my calendar. The funny thing is I had the urge to play Super Mario Bros. the other day! Good times!
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Thanks for all that you do! I regret that I did not make it to your booth during WPPI, but I did see the flyer about the cover photo for Grace Ormonde. Please do post instructions for how to enter outside of WPPI!
Thanks!
Thanks for all that you do! I regret that I did not make it to your booth during WPPI, but I did see the flyer about the cover photo for Grace Ormonde. Please do post instructions for how to enter outside of WPPI!
Thanks!
Lawrence,
Thank you again for the marketing advice at your WPPI booth! Also, thank you for creating a free WP-theme for photographers. I found it much easier to use than the other $200 themes out there. Your generosity is refreshing in an often over-saturated & cut-throat industry. Keep up the good work.
-Matt