From the mind of Ember

So I got back from Imaging USA a few days ago.  Imaging USA is the largest photographys convention of it’s kind in the world.  This past year it was held in Phoenix, AZ.  The group/club I’m in, called SPS (Student Photographic Society), is a branch of the nationally known non-profit orginization PPA or Professional Photographers of America.  They hold the Imaging USA and the members of SPS are aloud to attend for free if they agree to volunteer at least half a day each day they are there.  They must pay for thsir plane ticket there and transportation and food while they are there.  SPS pays for the hotel, the convention and a number of other freebies that you get.  On top of that you get the respect of the other photographers as well as a possibility to get your portfolio reviewed by 20 of the top photographers in the nation.  This is definatly an event I would suggest any photographer who is serious about their career go to at least once in their lives.  I can almost guarantee that you will want to go back every year as I plan on doing.  I will be following up with some reviews on some photographic equiptment and software that I have had a chance to view during the convention as well as some tips from some photographer including Anne Geddes herself.  I also have information from Dave Trust, CEO of PPA about branding.  So be sure to check back and see what I have to report on.
~Jess

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