that’s right… PLATFORM SPEAKERS!!!! Can you believe that?! HOW FLIPPING EXCITING!
Yes yes yes, we’re speaking in Vegas 😀 And this time… not at a tradeshow booth… THIS time… we’re speaking ON A STAGE! I gotta tell you, we’re incredibly honored and… well… I’m a bit nervous…
(us speaking at the mpixpro tradeshow booth in 2010)
Okay, let me slowwww down. Many of you have heard me talk about WPPI… but what exactly IS that?! Well, it stands for Wedding and Portrait Photographers International. And every year, for the past 31 years, they hold a tradeshow and convention in Las Vegas. It also happens to be the largest tradeshow and organization in the world for wedding and portrait photographers. There are thousands of people who go every year… last year there were a record number of photographers (nearly 15,000)…
We were thrilled to speak at the tradeshow last year… but when mpixpro asked to sponsor us as platform speakers this year… I poopied in my pants. Okay, that’s a lie… I didn’t do that… that’d be wayyyy gross. Why do I even say things like that?! I’m weird. Anyhow…
And what are we speaking about?! Well, if you read the WPPI blurb about our talk it says:
“bobbi+mike discuss what they consider to be the root of their success – finding a balance between professionalism and down-to-earth relationships. From the first call to delivery of the album, learn why technical skills need to be complemented by building rapport with couples. Come hear how bobbi+mike photograph who people really are.”
Oh, and I should mention… we’re listed under the “motivational” category. We don’t really know what that means 100%. After Mike saw that we were listed there, he considered wearing the money suit from this infomercial… because who’s more motivating than THAT guy?! 😀
We’re really excited… and honored… and as I mentioned earlier, I’m nervous. I mean, I’m not the most eloquent speaker. I talk fast and I’m a little ADD (okay, a lot ADD… it’s a good thing that I have Mike to keep me on track!) 🙂 We do however speak genuinely, passionately, and energetically.
So, if you’d like to come hear us…. set your alarm on Monday because we’re scheduled for 8am that morning (February 21). Yeah you heard me right… Monday at 8am… maybe we are motivational. I mean, you have to be pretty motivated to get up that early the day after you get to Las Vegas! 😉
And I should mention… WPPI is doing something this year that they’ve never done before… an “early admission and guaranteed seats for your favorite Platform classes” system. 🙂 If you dig us and want to come… here’s the link.
I HIGHLY suggest you go there and sign up for all of your favorite speakers right now. Trust me, I’ve been there… waiting in line forever… only for the room to fill up before I can get in. This is a very welcome change for the convention and I’m a big fan of the idea 🙂
I hope to meet MANY of you there!
Much love friends 😀
~bobbi+mike ❗ + ❓
…and just because I love this photo of us… a little blog entry bonus 😀
❗ + ❓
PS. there’s an article in the January issue of RangeFinder Magazine about us and what we’re speaking about… pages 28-38. I’ll be writing more about that next week 😀
I’ve already got my pre-board ticket for your class. You see you both are such an inspiration to me and I value your work, style and love for one another. I’m so thrilled to see you both and fill my brain with all that lushes information you have to offer~
I love that photo so much 🙂 See you in Vegas guys!
ha! i thought your said platform SNEAKERS which you should probably wear for the event. congrats! what an honor.
love that photo too btw
Bethany, we should TOTALLY wear platform sneakers for the occasion!!!! HAHAHA!
Ohhhh, Bobbi… Justin and I printed our preboard passes for your class the day the option was available. I. SO. CANNOT. WAIT.
you are amazing photographers. just recently discovered your site and i am addicted to your pics!
but mostly wanted to tell you that the picture above is seriously cute. really. i think you are the cutest couple ever. 🙂
I’m going to be at WPPI… but just for the tradeshow. [DYINGTOMEETYOUGUYS!!!!!]
already got my platform tickets to see ya! my first wppi – super excited. :))
You KNOW I signed up for a reserved seat for you guys! Can’t wait to hear you speak and give you a big ‘ol hug afterward!
I already got my preboard ticket for your class and it was my first choice! so excited to see you two finally in person and get inspired! 🙂
First off – I LOVE that photo of you two!! LOVE it! I’m very happy for you both – it must be very exciting and rewarding!
I will be there, but one of the folks waiting to get in… hope I can get a seat!
You guys are ridiculously amazing. I should have said that a long time ago, but, there, I’ve said it.
Awesome – good for you. Well deserved! I will miss you this year – the dates fell on my kids’ school break so off to New Zealand and Fiji with the family instead. 😉 Next year!
When I saw that you are speaking this year at WPPI I was so excited. You were the first pre-boarding pass I used. I cant wait to hear you speak.
Bobbi+Mike,
I am so excited for you guys. I so wish I was going to WPPI this year to finally meet you two and to hear you speak. I feel that my wife and I already know you through your blog posts. I have been following you guys for awhile and I think this is my first comment on one of your posts.
Congrats on your success and I hope you guys are going to be speaking again when I do make it to WPPI.
After meeting you at Starbucks last Saturday I know why they have put you in the motivational category. You guys are awesome…I wish I was going to WPPI to attend your class. Congratulations on such an achievement!
Lyndsey
Wish we could go, too. *sniff-sniff* However, we don’t live far from you, so I’m not giving up hope on the workshop front. Have fun at WPPI; you guys will be GREAT!!!
I’ve already preboarded for you class…I.can’t.wait!
Jenny & I will be there carrying Heather Cole’s spirit with us. We can’t wait! You & Mike are going to kill it!
good luck and HAVE FUN! with your great attitudes and enthusiasm i’m sure everyone will really enjoy you guys! 🙂
Mike should totally where the green suit! That will only help wake people up at 8am! Bonus if he talks like the green suit man too!
Congratulations, guys! Your recognition is very deserved, and I know you’ll do a great job. Good luck, take a deep breath, and just ENJOY it – I mean, they chose you to speak about personal / motivational stuff, so they obviously think you’ve got personality (understatement of the year). Oh, and Bethany beat me to the platform sneaker suggestion – but here’s another vote for them!
YAY! Congrats you two! I am really excited to hear all about it
way to go bobbi & mike !!!
just got finished reading your article in rangefinder;)
awesome !!
i sooo wish i could make it out to wppi to meet you both , but i can’t make it out of sunny florida because of prior family commitments .
have a blast speaking 😉
congrats .
eeeeeeeeee exciting. cant wait to see you speak and you rock!
Oh you best believe I preboarded for you guys as soon as I got the access code. I am so excited to see you present I may wet myself.
We’ll be cheering you guys on in spirit. Well deserved and people should hear what you guys have to say because you know your stuff and how to make your clients so, so happy. Cheers 🙂
Congratulations on being platform speakers!!! that is so cool and such an honor. rock on!
seeing our faces in that photo just made me super sad that we cant make it this year. you two were a highlight! you will rock it!!!
Okay you two…I’m preboarded for your WPPI talk! I can’t wait…and yes, you guys must be that amazing if I’m willing to be there bright-eyed and bushy-tailed at 8am the morning after Airplanes and Blazers/Lazers…whatever they call it! lol 😉 See you then!
I’ll be there! I’ve already reserved a ticket! 🙂 I can’t wait.
Ugh, it’s killing me I can’t go. The original plan was to go to WPPI especially since I already have registration fee covered because of the RoadShow. Due to family health situations that changed. I am trying to be OK with it but now that everyone is getting excited and talking about it I am a wee bit jealous. I am making it for sure to next year. I so wanted to hear you two speak. I just got my issue of Rangefinder yesterday. The article was great. I was so happy to see that they used one of your new stunning photos. Good luck to you both. I know you will ROCK it!
So proud of you and know you two will do awesome!!
just got our tickets. super excited!!
congrats on the opportunity! wish my wife and i could get out to wppi to see you speak! have an AWESOME time!
I will be there!! I hope to meet you guys afterward. I’ve heard such great things about you from my Cincy photog friends Jess & Melanie 🙂
Woohoo! My preboard ticket is already booked for you guys! And I’m smart…we’re getting to Vegas the thursday before so we can have some play time in Vegas (I’ve never been-eep!) so I will be ready, bright eyed and bushy tailed (well maybe not TOO bright eyed) Monday morning at 8am! Can’t wait to hear you guys speak! 🙂
This is my first year at WPPI and I can’t wait! I’m so flippin’ excited! My preboard is already printed and ready for your session and I know you’re gonna do awesome. 🙂 Love y’all!
Hellllloooo???? Meredith won the State in Speech and went to Nationals in original oratory and finished in the top 15. She is the best at coaching…call her, she will talk you through your nerves.
congrats! how exciting 🙂
beautiful picture of you two, also <3
I am WWPsad that I will be missing you guys this year 🙁
Hopefully 2011 I’ll be there, by which time you will be runnign the WHOLE show right?
Go get ’em guys!
WAHOOOOOO!!!!!! SEE YOU SOON!!! ALREADY BOOKED MY TICKETS!!!! 🙂 (can you tell i’m excited.)
How exciting!!! You guys are going to be soooo amazing 🙂
Already signed up for the preboard! YAYY!
congrats!!!!! so bummed we’re not able to go this year…. 🙁 next year though!
Sooo I was kinda bummed that I was not going to be at WPPI this year….but now I am SUPER DUPER bummed!!! Seeing you speak at the booth was a huge highlight of my trip last year…and I cant believe I am going to miss your PLATFORM!!! ahh!
You two are going to be amazing though!!
Sigh. I second Brooke + Michele’s sadness about not going to WPPI this year. My mug is in this picture too. I’m the one in the front with the big yellow purse. It’s getting more difficult as the date fast approaches. You guys were so amazing last year. Will miss seeing you on the “big” stage. Best of luck and lots of love!! Any more news on a possible workshop???
I’m freakishly excited to go and already have my preboard pass printed 🙂
Can’t wait to see ya’ll again. I adore that photo of you both. 🙂
B+M~ Read Rangefinder, “pre-boarded”, and am ready to see you guys bright and early! Can’t wait! This is my first time to WPPI as I just started my Indy based photog business in the last 6mos. You guys are an inspiration and I totally get why you’re “motivational”!! Looking forward to it!
this photo of you two is absolutely beautiful…i love it..
I, too, am pre-boarded and attending WPPI for the first time in less than two weeks! Can’t wait to see you both in person and learn more about your philosophy 🙂
Are you kidding me with that photo? I love it! You guys look gorgeous.