To say yesterday was an awesome birthday would almost be an understatement. Yep, yesterday was my birthday. Another year older. Another year wiser. (Or so I can hope.) The only way it could have been better is if Jake and my family were in Vegas with me. (Which actually plays quite a big part, hence why saying awesome would almost be an understatement.) But it was seriously an amazing birthday, one I don’t want to forget any time soon. In fact, I want to remember it forever. Soooo yeah. I’m blogging about it.
It started off bright an early with a delicious Soy Caramel Macchiato and Jerry Ghionis speaking about how to use any light source and create stunning images. He was hilarious (not to mention his Australian accent is quite easy to listen to…), and he gave some tips that I am so excited to try. First Platfrom, so great.
Next I checked out the trade show, acquired some free stuff, and got to see a friend from college, the lovely miss Lindsey. She pretty much rocks. (And makes awesome albums.) Following the trade show, I went to lunch with my wonderful WPPI travel buddies and roomates: Janey, Alicia, and Haley. We went to the Wynn Buffet. I could end it there, enough said, but I’ll add this picture. Because of the marshmallows covered in sprinkles. Everything is better with sprinkles.
Following the buffet and a very full stomach, I listened to Jasmine Star. And if you know me at all, you know I love her. As in, Jake gets jealous of the time I spend on her blog. (But then I tell him he can go play Call of Duty and we’re even.) She’s always an incredible inspiration to me, and this time was no different. The girl can preach.
I ended the day with Jose Villa. Which, if you ask me, is never a bad way to end the day. Can you say film genius who creates magic with his camera? I can. It was soooo amazing to hear him in person for the first time and get an inside look at his opinion on creating stunning photographs. I walked away from that motivated to do better. To be better. SO GOOD.
All in all, I feel so blessed to be here and to have had such an awesome birthday!! I couldn’t have asked for more. Well, except maybe this…
Thank you, Ryan. Thank you.
