WOW! We are blown away by the past two days! We are wrapping up loose ends and saying final goodbyes to old friends and new and will blog all about it very soon I promise. In the meantime, we have to share this AMAZING blog post from the incredible Savannah-based photographer Donna Von Bruening:
"Education is a big part of my commitment to my profession. I invest time and money attending conferences and workshops to expand my business and my photography skills. I'll be point blank honest with you. I usually, no almost 99% of the time, walk away thinking I wasted money or trying to pull a few nuggets (which there always are some nuggets) away to rationalize the $2,000-$3,000 dollars I just spent. Don't get me wrong --it isn't that I am so wonderful that I know everything --it's just that I have been in business 10 years and so many conferences are geared toward newbies. Much of the time the information is basic and I could teach the class (which I have done).
God, that sounds awful. But it is the truth. When I go to a conference I am looking to be inspired and take my business to the next level. I want to be moved. I want to walk away a better person and photographer than I was when I showed up. Some of my photographer friends tell me my expectations are too high. I tend to disagree. If I am paying you $2000 for 2 days, nevermind taking time away from my famly and business, -you best have me rave about you from morning to night.
So, Engage '08, was the best money I have spent EVER (perhaps the Hasselblad Wedding Institute rival it) in TEN years. Rebecca Grinnals and Kathryn Arce put on one heck of a business conference. I am moved, inspired and have met so many new friends...I cannot wait to tell you all about it. It was worth every penny and the 3 days away from home and business.
I am dying to tell you all about it --but I have got to get on the road home. I will blog the images and and the dish later today. I just needed to fill in my wedding colleagues who are dying to hear."
DVB
We are humbled by this and the response from so many other industry friends who joined us for this special event. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts Donna. I promise to blog LOTS more as soon as the dust settles...!
3 comments:
Congratulations! I can't wait to hear all about it and am already saving my pennies so I can join you at the next one.
Fiona
Australian Association of Wedding Planners & Consultants - www.aawpc.com.au
Ahhh... so bummed that I miss the event! Glad to know it was a successful one!
Congratulations! I wish I was able to attend this year's event. Was the event taped? If yes, are the DVDs available for purchase? I think this will be usefull for some of us who were unable to attend.
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