The Portrait Masters Conference 2017 and The Portrait Masters Awards & Accreditation Competition
My New Born Entry for The Portraits Masters Image Awards 2017 Competition. Designed by Graphictwister / Freepik.com
The Portrait Masters Conference 2017 & Awards & Accreditation Competition
In September, I took a chance on my career and attended my first photography conference: The Portrait Masters Conference 2017 in Palm Springs, CA. This was multi-talented and contemporary portrait photographer, Sue Bryce, first conference with her team and a selected phenomenal panel of master photographers showcasing their skills in their own workshops.
This trip was life changing because I received a glimpse of what I wanted to do with the rest of my life. I purchased my conference ticket by July, booked my plane tickets, my own Airbnb, car rental, and scouted everything for how I want to take the next steps in traveling and reaching my goal. This trip was a personal growth for me.
Empty Flight to SFO.
My car rental in Palm Springs, CA.
Late night dinner and retouching
Sue Bryce's one light series.
More of Sue Bryce's one light series.
All the gifts we received!
What I got out of this conference was the value of what photography is and how I can achieve the results I wanted. The energy of the conference was high and lively. The vendors were AMAZING as we all got $50.00 to spend on their merchandise and there were GREAT merchandise everywhere. Canon was also there to print large prints for us with their Canon Pro 1000. I took my images there right away. Honestly, we recieved many gifts.
What I really enjoyed with looking at all the papers and finishes available for print because I really wanted a signature look for my own photography.
Sue Bryce showcasing her latest work.
I think everyone in attendance would say that all the master portrait photographers gave astounding workshops. We learned so much from their presentations because Peter Hurley, Lindsay Adler, Joel Grimes, Michele Celentano, Susan Stripling, and Kelly Brown gave all different types of themes for their workshop and for that, I really appreciated their time and the entire event.
Lindsay Adler, Peter Hurley, Joel Grimes, Michele Celentano, Kelly Brown, Sue Bryce and Susan Stripling <3
The details on this was incredible!!! I finally saw it close up on the last night. Photos by Joel Grimes.
Furthermore, after the conference, Sue Bryce and her team setup The Portrait Masters Awards & Accreditation Competition and I entered one photo in under the category: New Born.
And guess what I received after a grand panel judged it?
BRONZE!
BRONZE!
BRONZE!
I’m so delighted because it’s my first award for any of my photos and it’s a blessing. I think that’s it for now. I wanted to share my achievement and close 2017 with this blog post. If I can, I’ll post up a blog about my photoshoot in Bali too.
Signing out,
Pa Chia