Las Vegas has a sinful allure that draws to mind concupiscent women, overflowing drinks, accessible narcotics and high levels of adrenaline with every shoot of craps. It is the oddest phenomenon, but I tend to have no reluctance to creolize my structured identity and live a life of vice…at least for the few days in town.
I revel in the fact that WPPI is always hosted in Las Vegas. Not only is it a skip away from Los Angeles, Sin City always has the most wonderful activities. All of the best market research is devoted along a mile long(ish) strip. So, if you want my advice for WPPI, here it is – bring money and enjoy. Sure, have Wichcraft or Subway on most days, but don’t miss out on an opportunity to learn how the luxury industry works.
Schedule
Friday
I will be arriving in the late evening and probably on the hunt for some deliciousness.
Saturday
I will check in with WPPI and maybe do some indoor sky diving. Yes, I realize that the two activities do not relate to each other. Later that night, I’m going to watch “The Lion King” musical! I’m SOOO excited! Simba and Nala…
Sunday
At 2PM-4PM I will have my Master Class. It’s going to be wicked. George is probably going to have a Tweet-Up from 2PM-5PM at the Launch Pad, so I will try to catch the last bit of it.
Later that evening, Becker and WHCC are hospitably hosting The [b] School Party of which I am certain to attend!
Monday
I will be lollygagging, eating, drinking and hosting consultations.
Tuesday
I will be lollygagging, eating, drinking and hosting consultations.
Wednesday
At 1:30PM, George graciously invited me to speak at Kodak’s Booth on Social Media. I confess that the potential line-up is pretty humbling. I think I’m the smallest pea in the pod. In any event, I have prepared some notes on powerful strategies that you could walk away with, SO GO…and clap…and cheer!
Thursday
If I wake up early enough, I will probably attend Photographer’s Ignite. Later in the day, I’ll have a sandwich or something and fly home.
*All open spots will be filled with an Iced Americano coffee and a reading interlude.
What’s your schedule?
I hope to meet you all. We have had discussions via comment, twitter, facebook, so I’d really love to put faces on those avatars. If you see me, please say hello!
And if I see a recognizable face, don’t be alarmed if I SCREAM YOUR NAME across the room.
If you’re attending this year, comment
- what year it is for you
- one thing that you want to see (doesn’t have to be photo related)
- one person you want to meet
Free hugs,
Lawrence Chan
P.S. Don’t forget to use preboard.net to reserve seats for classes!
P.P.S. Please don’t overdo it. Get rest lest you will get sick.
P.P.P.S. I’m all booked for SXSWi. See you all there!
Related posts:
1. Year 3
2. The Lion King!!
3. I’m going to be greedy and say everyone
Instead of an Iced Americano, have you tried a triple espresso over ice?
Does it count if it’s quadruple espresso over ice? :) That’s only when I’m at home.
1. year 2!
2. don’t know if this counts as seeing but… I MUST EAT AT BOBBY FLAY’S MESA GRILL! I MUST!
3. i’m super excited to meet summer watkins & victor sizemore. i’m doing their madmen inspired shoot!
Mesa Grill sounds good! Never met Summer, but Victor is pretty cool. Have fun at their shoot!
have you ever eaten at mesa grill? i wanted to go last year but it didn’t happen. i’m a huge bobby flay fan. even named one of my cats after him. lol
if you have a free night for dinner open & wanna join me you are more than welcome to!
Hey Lawrence,
This is my first year going to WPPI (FINALLY!) and I too just posted my schedule on my blog (blog.rimacampbellphotography.com). Doesn’t look like I’ll be getting much sleep but hey, it’s Vegas, right? Hope we run into each other!
Rima
Ps. I don’t know if you remember but we met briefly at Grace Ormonde’s book release party at the Plaza Hotel back in October.
Do get sleep lest you will be sick.
And I remember you! I also remember telling you that your twitter avatar was a cute green “R,” but that it did not help me locating you in a room full of faces I didn’t recognize.
1) year one for me! Yay!
2) Can’t wait to see my hotel suite actually. I’m sure the MGM Grand does luxury well and we opted for the suite!
3) Who to see? Who to see? Yea, everyone! Maybe even you!
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