I just walked into the hotel suite a few minutes ago and I'm beat. Like beater than beat. The beatest anyone can ever feel. But I'm also very happy in regard to the outcome of this year's WPPI Conference! More than anything, I got to meet many of my blog readers and fellow photographers…which means so much to me! All of your stories…all of your encouragement…all of your support…made me feel like one of the luckiest girls around! Thank you!!! 🙂

Today I spent the morning and afternoon on the tradeshow floor, and was blessed to be a part of the Leather Craftsmen and Shootsac Booths. I just ADORE these companies and I firmly believe they make my business more successful. I try to surround myself with people who are far better, kinder, and more knowledgeable than me such are the following vendors.

Leather Craftsmen produce the industry's finest albums, so when they asked to use my images for a sample album, I was more than honored. It was humbling seeing my work displayed adjacent to photographers who I've admired since I first started shooting. It was all surreal.

Here's a picture of me and Ira Gershoff…Leather Craftsmen's Big Kahuna on the West Coast 😉

Me and the LC reps…all of whom made me feel very welcomed and appreciated! 🙂

My good friends Jessica Strickland and Lauren and Robbie of Open Field Photography stopped by to show a little love…they made me feel so warm and fuzzy! 🙂

After showcasing albums at Leather Craftsmen, I scurried over to the Shootsac Booth to assist my good friend Jessica Claire promote her AMAZING bag. I know I blab on and on about how much I love my Shootsac, but…really…I do. Being a part of Jess' day made me proud to talk about such a great product and I was stoked to be a part of her day!

And, lastly, here's a picture of me and my roomies…Crystal and Allie. They've made my stay here in Las Vegas so lovely…I feel SO blessed to have friends like them!! I've been–literally–spinning like a top and they've helped me stop a take a breath every few minutes. They've been such an encouragement [when I was SO nervous for the engagement session I photographed], support [when I felt intimidated meeting so many new people at once], and aid [when falling asleep was akin to tearing down the Great Wall of China]. Love you girls!