Photography: March 2008 Archives

Ray and I are back from WPPI where we had an absolutely amazing time meeting new people and learning lots of new things. We can't wait to start making some really positive changes in our business. Every year at WPPI, some of the best wedding photographers in the business donate their time by auctioning off mentoring sessions to benefit Thirst Relief, an organization that provides humanitarian and disaster relief by helping people get access to clean drinking water. Ray and I were lucky enough to the win a mentoring session with the wonderful and incredibly talented Michael and Anna Costa. We got together at the Eiffel Tower restaurant at Paris, and had a great lunch where we learned so much from the Costas. If you're a wedding photographer, you should definitely check out their new photo forum, Photo for the People.

Of course, it wasn't all work and learning at WPPI. There were lots of parties to attend, networking events, and Ray and I dined at lots of new restaurants. Some of our favorites were Cafe Matorano (Philly style Italian), Fix, and Sushi Roku. On our last day in Vegas, Ray and I checked out Dinosaurs 3D at the Luxor, so that's why we're sporting these sassy and haute couture 3D glasses.

It's been a while since I updated my blog! Ray and I have been super busy meeting new clients and booking weddings this year. We've met some fabulous clients and we're so excited about their weddings! We've heard some amazing stories about truly unique wedding proposals, and I can't wait to blog about them.

The latest good news for us is that Lilia Photography was accepted into the WPJA (Wedding Photojournalist Association). Membership in the WPJA is by portfolio review only, so we're ecstatic to be selected to be part of this organization.

More about the WPJA...

"The Wedding Photojournalist Association (WPJA) is a professional organization composed of photojournalists and wedding photographers from around the world. What sets our members apart in the industry is their candid, documentary approach - a distinctly artistic vision toward wedding photography.

You can view more of our San Francisco wedding photography and engagement photography

sessions on our portfolio site

Ray and I are gearing up for WPPI, the biggest national convention for wedding and portrait photographers. We will be there from Friday, March 14 - Thursday, March 20. We managed to win a Thirst Relief auction for a mentoring session with Michael and Anna Costa, and we're stoked about meeting them!

We're looking forward to seeing our photographer friends and meeting new people, as well as learning from some of the best in the industry. Ray and I are always looking for new ways to improve our photography and to learn from other photographers. Since it's in Vegas, the siren song of gambling and cocktails may tempt us, but we'll keep it real.