I’m really looking forward to attending PhotoCamp Utah this year. It is only their second year (I didn’t go last year) and they seem to be putting together a really great event. I can’t wait. One of the keynote speakers will be Zack Arias. I don’t mean to sound like a fan-boy, but seriously, I really admire him for a number of reasons. First, his photos are killer, some of the best lighting I’ve seen. I would love to attend one of his OneLight workshops. Second, he seems to be really down to earth. He had humble beginnings as a photographer, this is his second go at it, and he has just gradually built his business into something a lot of folks really look up to. Third, he gives fantastic advice. Anybody that is thinking about becoming a photographer (especially for pay), or wants to improve their craft should watch his critiques. There are 12 episodes about an hour each and you will learn immensely. I could name a bunch more, but just go check him out if you haven’t already.
There are a couple of groups in Northern Utah that I am quite envious of, specifically the Photowalking Utah group and the Utah Strobist group. Both hold events regularly and I would have loved to attend every single one of them if it weren’t a 4 hour drive just to get there. There are a few of us photographers in Cedar City that have toyed with the idea of starting our own group. It would be small. We just don’t have the population to pull in groups like they do up there, but it would still be fun.
PhotoCamp Utah is this Saturday. I hope to meet some new people and enjoy a day full of photography goodness. I’ll also report back here on the blog how it goes.