See You at WPPI 2010!
October 6th, 2009 | Personal, Seminars & Workshops
I attended my first WPPI annual convention in 2007. As a rookie wedding photographer, I was truly inspired in the sessions by Yervant & Joe Buissink. Inspiration is a powerful thing – it’s like those little sparks that create raging fires.
I got inspired, and was I on fire! Within three and a half years I have photographed in 14 countries across 4 continents, winning 6 WPPI awards along the way. I have the privilege of imparting my experience and skills through workshops and seminars in six different countries… and I am within days of launching WedShooter.TV, the first education portal produced in Asia for wedding photographers worldwide.
So when I got an email from WPPI that I was confirmed as one of their speakers at WPPI 2010, I almost fell off my chair! I was jumping up and down, hugging my wife and ended up messing up her hair & make up. To speak on the 30th anniversary of this amazing international body makes it even more exciting.
Opening the September issue of the Rangefinder Magazine (published by WPPI), I see my name next to the likes of Marcus Bell, Jerry Ghionis, Jim Garner, Yervant and a line up of illustrious photographers from all over the world. This is just so unbelievable. I pinched and double pinched myself. This is really happening! This is also very humbling experience for me. Who would have thought that, as a rookie wedding photographer in 2007, I would be doing these things? Certainly not me!
This is my hope: just as Joe and Yervant sowed the seeds of confidence, vision and imagination in me in 2007, I want to do the same to everyone attending my platform class in March 2010 at Las Vegas. I am truly blessed… and I want to bless others. If you are heading to WPPI 2010, I’ll see you then!
October 6th, 2009 at 8:49 am
That’s splendid news Louis! Congratulations!
October 6th, 2009 at 10:25 am
woohooooooo!!! Louis, you did it again. Congratulation to you and the whole team. Super happy & proud to see a Sabahan/Malaysian to speak on the world stage.
October 6th, 2009 at 11:31 am
Congratulations Louis! Well done
You are the inspiration for all Malaysian Photographers, what an honor!
Cheers
October 6th, 2009 at 1:03 pm
Thanks for sharing your joy with us. I’m inspired too by just reading your blog.
Thank you and congratulations to you!!
October 6th, 2009 at 1:11 pm
in just two years time, you manage to place yourself line by line with your inspirators…that is most delightful moment you could ever get ^^ congrats!! would love to attend but again, i am afraid i cant…exam at the verge
October 6th, 2009 at 8:07 pm
Let’s celebrate!
October 6th, 2009 at 8:16 pm
HITOMI: I am far from the calibre of Yervant or Buissink…but I desire to emulate the quality, vision and influence they have in the industry.
October 6th, 2009 at 9:36 pm
congrats weiiii! it’s indeed God’s blessing!
October 6th, 2009 at 11:18 pm
congrats congrats!!! may u truly inspire and bless others as you have been inspired n blessed =D
October 7th, 2009 at 12:09 am
proud of you Louis! I’m very much looking forward to meeting with you in person. God bless you always.
annette.
October 7th, 2009 at 1:34 am
Hi Louis, I’m a Malaysian stays in California. It’s truely a great news to learn you (Malaysian) will be one of the speakers at WPPI! I like your photography style very much and really get inspired!. I plan to attend the event at Las Vegas and hope we have a opportunity to meet up at the event.
October 7th, 2009 at 10:12 am
Louis, u r meant for something greater & bigger from the very beginning.. im so happy to read abt this coz i know you can go greater heights.. hey fren, more to come!
and try not to mess up jasmine hair la hehehee… we’re proud of u~
October 8th, 2009 at 12:56 pm
WOOHOOOO congratulations
October 8th, 2009 at 5:45 pm
congrats man… god blesses with opportunities…
October 9th, 2009 at 9:43 am
Wootz… Congratulationssssss Louis
October 10th, 2009 at 8:34 am
malaysia boleh!
October 10th, 2009 at 6:17 pm
Congrats, Louis! If my hubby and I decide to go next March, maybe we’ll meet you in Vegas!
October 14th, 2009 at 10:21 am
Congratulations!
October 17th, 2009 at 2:22 pm
Congrats Louis. I just got the magazine myself. Looking forward to seeing you.
October 18th, 2009 at 7:05 pm
Congrats Louis! wish u all the very best!!
December 11th, 2009 at 3:15 pm
Many congrats Louis! Your wonderful work, your success and your humbleness all inspire me a lot. See you at Las Vegas!