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Feb. 25, 2010 - What's Happening

WPPI is just right around the corner and we are getting so excited! It's going to be a great week and we wanted to put together a page that will help you get the most out of you WPPI experience by connecting with other [ b ] Schoolers in the Class of 2010. This page will be updated often between now and WPPI (and even during).

The [ b ] Schoolers guide to WPPI

Hey Party People,

It's that time of year again!

Time to connect, time to get inspired, time to party & time to get ready for the upcoming wedding season!

Here's some need to know info:

<-- Use #thebschool hashtag to let other classmates know what you are up to during WPPI. Set up a smart search on your mobile Twitter App for #thebschool. Watch this video to learn just how to do that. (FYI, the widget to the left doesn't always work, but the saved search on your mobile device will).

I am going to be tweeting from various booths and giving away lots of fun prizes, so be sure to follow @thebschool and have MOBILE ALERTS TURNED ON to find out the latest. (If I am not following you, @reply to @thebschool with "follow me" in the text so I'll be sure to add you in case you need to DM me).

Stop by the Shootsac booth to pick up your bag and attached hangtag (see above). We'll be randomly giving out prizes to folks displaying their [ b ] School flare.

During the tradeshow, there's a good chance you'll find me at the WHCC/PickPic booth, The Shootsac booth, The Album Exposure/Black Box Merch booth or just wandering around checking out all of the new products or services.

If you do see me and want to say hello, please don't be shy... just come on over and introduce yourself. I am super nice and I usually smell pretty good! ;-)

Much love,

Professor Becker

Here's my tentative schedule. Plans subject to change as it's a crazy week. Be sure to follow @thebecker & @thebschool.

Saturday March 6th:

Arriving Saturday afternoon.

6-9pm- Early bird Happy Hour mixer at the Dos Caminos (The Palazzo) Details and RSVP here.

Sunday March 7th:

Brunch at Simon?

Noon: Joe Photo's Presentation.

9pm: 3rd annual WPPI poker tournament. This one is taking place at the MGM. Details & RSVP info.

Late Sunday night. Airhorns and Lasers Party (depending on when I get done with poker)

Monday, March 8th:

8am: I am going to try to get up early enough to see Jerry Ghoinis.

10am I'll be walking the tradeshow floor, giving out prizes, visiting many booths.

I'll be starting at the (Album Exposure Booth #1140) greeting the peeps who buy [ b ] School T-shirts. Get Yours!

11:00-11:30am: I'll be at the Leather Craftsmen booth answering questions, hanging out.

3pm- I am going to do my annual avatar shoot. We're going to meet on the Strip in front of the MGM, underneath the bridge to New York, New York. All are welcome, just show up, let me take your photo, and you'll be able to use the headshot for your avatar or website bio. A link to the photos will be posted on this blog after WPPI. Please RSVP here just so we know how many people to expect.

4pm, I'll be at the Fast Track Shoot out.

6:30 I'll be watching Jasmine Star do her thing.

8pm WPPI Pool party. I'll be there for a bit.

10pm: Joe Photo, Nick Adams & I are hosting a FREE night shoot for a select group of [ b ] School members. Night Shoot Info.

Tuesday, March 9th:

8am. I will be waking up to see John Michael Cooper for sure. Someone please save me a seat because I certainly won't be early, but JMC is not to be missed!

10am: Back on the Tradeshow floor.

11:00-11:30am: I'll be back at the Leather Craftsmen booth answering questions, hanging out.

12:30- I'll be on AskDane broadcasting live from the Tradeshow floor. Booth #1477

2:15- I'll be speaking at the WHCC booth.

3:30 Dane Sanders will be speaking in Room #310. I'll [ b ] there.

10pm- The 10th annual [ b ] party. Details here.

Wednesday, March 10th:

I'm just going to go with the flow. Not making any plans. "Spontaneity" is the word of the day! I will most likely be attending the awards ceremony that night.

2:15- I'll be speaking at the WHCC booth.

Thursday, March 11th:

9am. Photographers Ignite. Come see me do my thing. I'll be talking about "How to pick up bridesmaids". It'll either be totally awesome and hilarious or an absolute train wreck... either way, you aren't going to want to miss it!

Heading home Thursday afternoon/evening. NO STUDY HALL ON THURSDAY, Instead a WPPI Recap edition of Study Hall will be on Friday at 4pm PST.

Friday, March 12th:

Sleeping all day!
4pm PST - Study Hall: WPPI Recap episode.

Saturday, March 13th- I am shooting a wedding in San Diego and looking for 2 volunteers to come shoot with me. You can find out more details and throw your name in the hat in the "Shoot with [ b ] Club".

Here are some other events and happenings that you should check out during the convention

(If you are a [ b ] School member and would like me to add something to this list, just shoot me an email with the details)

For sure download the WPPI app for your iPhone to find out the latest WPPI Info.

You can also see the official WPPI Class schedule PDF here.

Sunday March 7th:

The Starting out Right workshop hosted by [ b ] Schooler jason Aten is Sunday, March 7th at 12:30-5pm for only $139.
4-7pm: Emma Jane is hosting a TTD shoot for $50

Monday, March 8th:

10:30 Dale Benfield at the MpixPro Booth
2:00-2:20 Lawrence Chan (@Tofurios) at the SmugMug Booth

Tuesday, March 9th:

11:00-12:30 booth 1240- Live Q&A with Grace Ormonde
12:00-12:20 Alex Garza at the SmugMug Booth
2:30-6:30: Victor Sizemore Mentor Session
8:00-10pm Go See Scott Bourne talk about using social media in your business before coming over to the [ b ] Party!

Wednesday, March 10th:

10:00-10:20 Lawrence Chan (@Tofurios) at the SmugMug Booth
10:30 Dale Benfield at the MpixPro Booth
11:00-12:30 booth 1240- Portfolio review with Grace Ormonde, bring 2 photos, physical prints.
2:30 pm – 04:00pm WPPI VIP Business Panel- 'Backstage pass’ into the brains of some of the most successful photographers in the world”
2:00-4:30 Emma Jane is hosting a Pin up shoot shoot for $50
2:30-2:50 Alex Garza at the SmugMug booth.

Thursday, March 11th:

Seriously... Photo Ignite. Change your plans and make sure you stick around for this program. Should be amazing!

Don't forget to get yourself a Souvenir T-Shirt:

These are some of my favorite restaurants in town:

At the MGM:

Diego & Craftsteak are my faves, but here are more MGM restaurants.

Absolute favorite places at various hotels:

At Mandalay Bay: Mix, Aureole, China Grill, Red Square.
At the Bellagio: Sensi, Prime, Jasmine, Fix, Olives
At Caesar's Palace/Forum Shops: Bradley Ogden, Mesa Grill, Sushi Roku, Joe's Seafood
At other hotels: Tao, Little Buddha, Morel's, Mon Ami Gabi (I love the Steak Frites here from coming when WPPI was at Paris/Bally's), Simon (This is the best place for Sunday Brunch. I may be there on the 7th), Carnevino, BLT Burger (Great lunch spot), Strip Burger, Lavo. I'll add more if I think of any others.

Thats to these awesome companies for supporting me and the [ b ] School and some of them are donating prizes and goodies that I'll be giving away via Twitter during the convention. (If you have something you'd like me to give away for you, send me a note and we'll chat).

2010:
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2009:
January February March April May June July August September October November December

2008:
January February March April May June July August September October November December

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