Saturday, March 29, 2008

Equine Photographer's Paradise


In early March, prior to going to WPPI, my husband Ted and I had the opportunity to stay with Eileen Gilbert at her beautiful home in Southern Pines NC. The home, right beside the 12th green on Pinehurst 6 Golf course was a peaceful oassis from all of the snow that Eastern Ontario was experiencing.
After dusting off the clubs from last October, we experienced some of the most beautiful golf courses ever. Our favorite was the Southern Pines Golf Course right on the edge of the village. My hand took the shape of a golf club after four continuous days of golf but it was worth it to be outdoors in the sunshine.
During the mornings I visited the standarbred training track, the beautiful sand trails to view the carriage drivers and on Saturday to see the Moore County Hunter Trials. It was a most relaxing time and Ted and I appreciated Eileen giving us such a wonderful week.

Friday, March 21, 2008

WPPI Convention Las Vegas

Having just returned home from Las Vegas and the WPPI Convention, I am physically exhausted but mentally motivated and excited to incorporate the new ideas and concepts introduced. With over 12,000 participants from 31 different countries, the largest trade show ever and a fantastic choice of international, trend setting speakers it was everything that I hoped for.
Great lighting discussions evolved around ethereal window light, interesting effects blending tungsten and natural daylight and the impact of using off camera flash to create the "wow" factor.
Thre trade show was inspirational with dynamic new products and entertaining speakers throughout. My clients will be able to experience new designs and album choices - luxurious woven throws from their images - images on metal, either individual or groupings (a must see product).
The buzz about the recently released Nikon D3 and its power to capture the previously impossible situations had everyone talking. I purchased this camera prior to Christrmas and it has amazed me with every test that I have put it to. Speakers at the Nikon booth demonstrated even more capabilities of this cadillac of cameras.
It was great to see Tony Corbell, Mark Ridout, Robert T. Williams and Doug Gordon, all presenters that I have had the opportunity to meet through my position as Speaker Chair at previous Ontario Provincial conferences. WPPI was everything and more than I had hoped for. A definite must see for every serious professional.