It's Almost Time!

I am so excited! I have been waiting for Escalate 2010 for 2 months now! So many talented photographers in one place, at one time! Speaking about the one thing I want to hear about the most- how to be successful in the business. I hope to not only walk away a better business woman, but a better photographer for it.
I am driving for 7+ hours on Sunday. From About 5:30am to 2:30 or so I will be venturing from Rocklin CA (20 North of Sacramento CA.) to Newport Beach, CA
When I arrive I will be meeting with 2 fellow photogs and rooming with them. I am very excited about meeting people with the same passion as me!
We are all taking a really fun workshop hosted by LA's Shoot This (you can find them on Facebook. that afternoon at Balboa Island here is some info about the Shoot from their site : "This shoot group has been created to get photographers together with all types of abilities, to learn and share knowledge, have "hands on" shooting experience at different locations with models, hair and makeup artist, designers, florists and beyond to have the opportunity to get out make friends, network and have fun!"
I think this is going to be a really great addition to my portfolio.
The conference is on Monday and Tuesday-ALL DAY. Which is great!. The more speakers the better. We are hearing from people like Jasmine Star, David Jay...actually here is a list of what I will be doing:
PROGRAM GUIDE for Escalate Live 2010


May 17th – DAY ONE
•7:30am Conference Check In and Morning Mingle
•8:30am Conference Begins. Opening Remarks – Dane Sanders
•9:00am Collaboration is the Key: How Collaboration Can Transform Your Photography Business
Dane Sanders - Photographer and Author of "Fast Track Photographer", published by Random House
•10:30am The ABC’s of a Successful Photography Business: Attitude, Branding, Connecting
[b]ecker - Photographer and Founder of [B] School Network for Photographers
•12pm LUNCH
•1pm You to the Power of Them: Powerhouse Tactics to Harness Social Media
Jasmine Star - American Photo's Top 10 Wedding Photographers in the World
•2:30pm Mastering Photoshop CS5
Julieanne Kost - Photographer and Adobe Senior Digital Imaging Evangelist
•3:50pm Closing Remarks
•4-5:30pm Afternoon Mingle
May 18th – DAY TWO

•7:30am Conference Check In and Morning Mingle
•8:30am Conference Begins. Opening Remarks – Dane Sanders
•9:00am Ordinary is no Longer an Excuse: Transforming Any Shooting Environment into Extraordinary
Jerry Ghionis - American Photo's Top 10 Wedding Photographers in the World
•10:30am Intent, Images and Illumination: A Creative Walk-though of a Shoot
Jessica Claire - American Photo's Top 10 Wedding Photographers in the World
•12pm Lunch
•1pm Escalate Special Topic
David Jay - Photographer and Creator of Showit
•2:30pm Vision is Everything
Jeremy Cowart - Humanitarian and Portrait Photographer
•3:50pm Closing Remarks
•4-5:30pm Afternoon Mingle
The conference is being held at the Lido Theatre, which is beyond cool. I think the historic atmosphere mixed with the beauty of Newport is going to add a great feel to my trip.
I still have so much to do. Packing, research about where I am going...but I can't wait until its time to go...its almost time!!!