It's that time of year again when the great photographers of California gather in one place to learn of new technology, emulation of techniques, networking, and appreciation. Luckily, I didn't have to pay $60, and was listed as an attendee for "business" reasons. I had a great time and got some useful free stuff like a gorilla pod and some frames. I really loved the workshops. I attended the lighting seminar and de-noising images. Photography was prohibited in some parts of the convention hall, but the leaks are embedded in my memory. There's so many workshops going on after the show. I am still debating whether to take a $300-500 program which adds me to a network in LA as well as an internship with a big studio. It's tempting...but photography is only a hobby for me. I'll have until April to decide.
Photomosiac of all the PMA registered members
I got a cool Nikon lanyard too
Topaz Labs. I recommend them
De-pod. Dangerous Pod
The Legendary Camera Doctor
A bounce house for those that don't care
Thank you Anaheim
Exhibits
The competition. Almost everything is HDR now =[
Yee. Awesome shoot
Went to 3 workshops
Another speaker appears. The master of landscape photos. He's an aussie
Woot
Master of White Balance
The Hall of Reckoning
Took one more shot before rushing to Long Beach