We’ve got all the info on all the speakers, all the parties, and all the essential non-WPPI stuff that you need to see!
We’re breaking it down into what to do at the convention, who to see, where to go – and then we’ve got a whole lot of other stuff to do in Vegas while you are down there!
- PARTIES
WPPI is as much about the social aspect as it is about learning. Networking and making new connections is important and easy to do.
One of the best ways to make new photographer friends is to attend one of the MANY parties being held by different vendors and sponsors. Here’s our guide to each night’s places to be!
SUNDAY
Canon Welcome Reception – http://www.wppionline.com/storage/lasvegas/events.html
FINAO Pre-Show Party – RSVP here
Airhorns And Lasers – http://www.airhornsandlasers.com/
3rd Annual WPPI Poker Tournament – http://www.evite.com/pages/invite/viewInvite.jsp?event=LMMAOTMERZJIXWOYGGFY
MONDAY
30th Anniversary Pool Party – http://www.wppionline.com/storage/lasvegas/events.html
TUESDAY
PIF “Giveaway Mania” – http://wppi2010pifparty.eventbrite.com/
Pictage Party at Studio54 – http://pro.pictage.com/wppi/pictage-party.html
10th annual [b] party – http://www.bpartyvegas.com/ (see if you can spot me in 2009’s video)
SmugMug Pajama Party – Visit Booth# 1518 for tix! 9pm-morning, and it’s free!
WEDNESDAY
Scott Robert Lim’s Party – http://scottfffabparty.eventbrite.com/?ref=esfb
WPPI Awards Ceremony – http://www.wppionline.com/storage/lasvegas/events.html
If you are looking for somewhere to dance all night with all your crazy photographer friends, check out these Vegas hotspots. Let us know if you see any celebrities! Dress to impress as most of these clubs have a dress code, and most often fab looking ladies will get pulled from line and get in for free. Sorry guys, it’s for your own good once you get inside.
Lavo in the Palazzo – http://www.lavolv.com/
Pure at Caesar’s Palace – http://www.purethenightclub.com/
Ghostbar at the Palms – http://www.palms.com/nightlife_4.php
The Bank at Bellagio – http://www.bellagio.com/nightlife/the-bank.aspx
Tao in the Venetian – http://www.taolasvegas.com/
Haze at the Aria – http://www.arialasvegas.com/nightlife/haze-nightclub.aspx
Vanity at the Hard Rock – http://www.hardrockhotel.com/las-vegas/clubs/vanity/
Prive at Planet Hollywood – http://www.privelv.com/
Tryst at the Wynn – http://trystlasvegas.com/flash/
LAX at the Luxor – http://www.laxthenightclub.com/
Tabu at MGM – http://www.mgmgrand.com/nightlife/tabu-ultra-lounge.aspx
There are also about a million places in Vegas where you can just grab a cocktail and hang with friends, but my absolutely favorite place if the weather is nice is Parasol Down at the Wynn. Let me know if anyone wants to join me for a white cosmopolitan, the cranberries are delish!
by Brandy
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