WPPI Conference - Las Vegas, NV

Wow, thats all I can say write now about WPPI (Wedding and Portrait Photographers Conference). I stayed 5 days in Vegas to listen to some of the top wedding and portrait photographers in the world. ( Such as Jerry Ghionis, a personal favorite) As we sat in on these classes we learned new techniques, ways of thinking and approaching the art of wedding photography.
On top of that I roomed with some great people Monica, Chriselda and Stacey at Bally's in Vegas, please checkout their blog for more pics. I also met some great wedding photographers who extremely friendly and open to talking some in particular : Anne Ruthmann, Scarlett Lillian, Gary Fong, Jillian Kay and plenty more.
We attended the Pay it Forward / Photo Love Cat party and had the times of our lives, we all acutually ended up helping out Anne Ruthmann throw out alot of the prizes. ( as you can see from some of the pics)
In addition to all that we did some fun photoshoots with Myra of Twigs and Honey
faboulous teardrop/ hairpieces for her website. However I think some of these photos that we took of each other are going to be used for a new blog header, hmm not sure yet.
Anyway WPPI was an amazing, amazing experience, I can not wait to go next year!
Please enjoy the pics from the shoot-
Some of Monica's and Chriseldas photos are mixed in with mine, its all good we are all talented :) Right Monica and Chriselda?

Paris Hotel

Mucho Dinero

Taking photos of a duplicate of a Roman Bath



In the Bellagio

Diamonds

Chiptole, Big DEAL when we found it !!! So good




View from our hotel :

then when Chriselda showed up on Monday we had a fun photoshoot with Twigs and Honey Hair Pieces:


WE like reflections:





With our shootsacs


How the photo came out

In the convention:

Monica meets Gary Fong

10,000+ photographers = Chaos
slice of heaven in the Paris Hotel:


Chriselda loves Crepes

& Finally
the amazing Pay it Forward / Photo Love Cat party at the Rio
So yeah we all sort of became prize giveaway people.. lets just say we had a great time helping out the hosts:

Chriselda shooting me, I am shooting her





More to come ....

WPPI - Leaving las Vegas

Well I am back !!!
I promise a long blog entry about this weeks adventures at WPPI. Lets just say I found a great new album company to work with, the clue is on the photo booth pics.
I leave you with single pic because its to late right now to write a long entry with two many pics to count:
Me ( on the left ) & Monica Z

WPPI Conference - Away from March 14- March 19

I will be attending the WPPI Conference this week. ( Wedding and Portrait Photographers International )I am so excited to be going for my first time. Its one of the biggest trade shows for professional photographers, some of the best photographers in the world will be there. One of my big goals is to look for new album companies for the 2009 year, learn some new techniques, network, all that fun stuff and of course lots of photo shoots.
I am happy to meeting up with some fellow photographers and of course the ones I am sharing a room with :) :
Monica Z of Monica Z Photography, Chriselda of Chriselda Photography and Stacey of Venture Photography
I can't wait to get on that plane tomorrow! I have to finish packing !
All emails will be answered after March 19.
-L

Engagement Photography- Flat Iron Building - NYC

I met this lovely couple today.. we talked about marriage, children, what happens when you turn 30. (I will find out this year) We had some interesting adventures in the cold, cold weather. I have to give it to them, a little over an hour in the freezing cold to brave it that long. We ended the shoot in a cute diner with red stool seats with coffee and tea, you don't see to many of those anymore. The owner there let me go behind the counter to take photos and gave us advice on marriage, quite a character! I had alot of fun, pulled some muscles in my leg from sitting to long in front of the Flat Iron building hopefully I will recover soon! (for the love of photography)
In this set, I have been really experimenting with tilt shift photography. I had dabbled a little into last year, but its really been growing on me. I went to a photo class where Vincent La Foret had spoke out about his travels as a National Geographic Photographer and his use of the tilt shift lens. Thats what first sparked my interest back in Oct. 07, I think we are going to see a little more use with the effect this year!

New Photography Sessions coming soon!

I am soooo excited for the upcoming weeks.. There are so many great things happening..
1. Some engagement shoots this weekend (keeping fingers crossed for great weather)
2. First 2 weddings of the year in March
3. WPPI !!!!!!!! Leaving March 14th for Vegas - Its a amazing photography convention for Wedding and Portrait photographers. I am going to be doing many workshops, I am looking forward to learning more and adding to my knowledge of photography and spending time with my photography friends!
4. Please keep those entries coming in for the Destination photo contest we got so many great ones so far.. Its going to be a really tough decision..

Away until Sunday

I will be away this whole weekend @ Awareness Weekend.. Working with H.S students ! Until then all emails will be answered on Monday.
-L

Twigs and Honey

So while reading Brooklyn Bride's Wedding blog a couple of days ago, I came across this unique seller on Etsy named Myra of Twigs & Honey.
Myra makes these unique Victorian vintage style hairpieces, they were written about in Brooklyn Bride's blog because of the fact they would make really amazing hairpieces for brides to be.. ( Hint Hint future brides I am photographing )
Each piece has lace, a flower, pearls, beads attached to a gold comb.. What I like about her pieces is that she puts and pulls together really interesting color combinations out of assorted feathers that she pairs up with these hairpieces.

I can not tell you how thrilled I was when I came across her store on Etsy, to find pieces that each have unique personalities. I have taken some pictures of the piece I bought ( and plan on wearing out) happily sent them to her and in addition to this she posted a great blog piece about the photographs I took
Here is a snippet if we she said "

"Laura Ryan Photography

I, like so many out there, am a self described pack rat. Every snippet of ribbon, length of thread, button, and broken sand dollar, I hoard because someday, I'll need it (right?). Well, as for my hair pieces, I develop these little attachments to each one and always wonder, "Did they arrive to the customer okay?" OR "I wonder what adventure it will be taken on?" Recently, I was fortunate to have a wonderfully talented photographer purchase a piece from my Etsy shop. This particular piece happened to be a personal favorite of mine and I was so tickled to see photos of its arrival to Laura Ryan Photography. Laura just so happens to be this amazing photographer (any interested brides - check her out!) and was so kind to snap a handful of photos and send them my way. I am so happy that this piece found its way into the talented hands of Laura! I know she'll take care of my hearted piece and did I mention, Laura is super sweet to boot?! Well, after seeing the twigs & honey piece so nicely cared for already, I feel the grip on my trinkets and odds and ends slightly loosening. Perhaps I shouldn't be so attached after all? I do believe that all the pieces are going to develop wonderful stories with each person who takes one home! Memories, really, to last a lifetime. Thank you Laura Ryan Photography!I am thrilled to say she will be making a piece for a future photoshoot for me!
The full written page can be seen here:
Check it out here
: Twigs and Honey
& Myra's Etsy shop
Thanks Myra.. I can't wait to wear your pieces out and I look forward to your new creations.

*I was tagged by " A Bride in the Making"

What is your occupation? Awesome Photographer by nights and weekends, art teacher by day!!
What color are your socks right now? Black as usual

What are you listening to right now? Eighties by Killing Joke :)

What was the last thing that you ate? Pancakes and turkey bacon my Husband made for me
Can you drive a stick shift? Sure can!! I had to, it was a "forced" learning experience

If you were a crayon, what color would you be? Violet

Last person you spoke to on the phone? My sister

Do you like the person who sent this to you? Oh yes! Even though I was married last year, I still love reading Brides blogs :) ! Wedding Planning is a process, a long one sometimes and I I think " A Bride in the Making " is a great blog for any bride to read!
Favorite drink? Chai Lattes

What is your favorite sport to watch? I don't watch sports.. maybe tennis for like a minute
Have you ever dyed your hair? Of course every couple of months, different shades of red
Pets? I love my llapso apso - Lobo

Favorite food? Mexican Food !

Last movie you watched? Sunshine - a really great cinematic film about the sun dying and team of scientists / astronauts sending a bomb into it to renite it. I am telling you you won't be wasting time watching this one, the director of Trainspotting directed this amazing flick.

Favorite Day of the Year? Hmmm... I would say Xmas, Its a happy time of year.

What do you do to vent anger? Exercise and video games

What was your favorite toy as a child? Haha I had all these old cameras I used to play with, also toy ones. I used to pretend I was a fashion photographer. I was 9 years old lol omg and Polaroid cameras!!! Loved them, ugh I am so upset they are going to stop production of Polaroid film :(

Which is your favorite, fall or spring? Love, Love Fall..

Hugs or kisses? Hugs!

What kind of pie? Apple Please

Living arrangements? I live in a 3 bedroom apt in Amityville on the second floor with my Husband in a 120 year old Victorian. I wish it was ours to keep.

When was the last time you cried? One of those Purina Dog chow commercials, it was about this owner leaving this dog behind they show the poor dog in a cage all lonely. :(

What is on the floor of your closet? Shoes and more shoes

Favorite smell? Grilled Cheese

What inspires you? Fellow photographer blogs, other photographers and my husband who pushes me to follow my goals

What are you afraid of? Planes ( but I still go on them )

Plain, cheese or spicy hamburgers? I don't eat hamburgers, only turkey burgers or boca

Favorite Car? Vintage classic cars

Favorite cat breed? Not a fan of cats

Favorite day of the week? Saturday

How many countries have you been to? 7 Countries -- Spain, Holland, Italy, England, France, Belgium, Mexico, Some Carribean areas ( Ireland in July)

I TAG:

• Monica Z Photography
• Kimberly Hurst Photography
• http://www.chriseldaphotography.com/
  
• Psyluxesententia
• Twigs and Honey
  

Posted by Laura Ryan Photography