The Closing Ceremony Wrap Up

The beginning of the end started with Photoshop Guy, Larry Becker starting the closing ceremony with a video showing the pre-conference fun for those who were not fortunate to join the fun. Next, Joel Grimes spoke about creating photography and vision. We then were treated to a short video of the Opening Ceremony and the Keynote.

The ever-entertaining and 1st time instructor from my hometown (really!), Calvin Hollywood then took the stage for a quick look at one of his freaky Photoshop edits. Combining images of 2 people to create a non-existent person. Another short video showing some of the fun from day 1of Photoshop World. This followed by talented sport photographer Dave Black telling us about the road he’s taken to become the photographer he is today. He encourages the photographers to practice and commit to doing something better every day.

With sincere compliments and thanks to the NAPP video crew, Larry Becker presents another wrap-up video of Day 2. Included were entertaining clips from the always fun, Midnight Madness. Moose Peterson then shares a great video of his fantastic aviation photography.

Of course, you can’t have the closing ceremony without Scott Kelby taking the stage. He introduces his awesome assistant, Brad Moore and shares Brad’s excellent concert photography images and is very grateful for all that he does to help him out.

Finally it is prize time! Pete Labrozzi, Freddie Clark and Sharilyn Green were chosen as the finalists for Westcott’s “shoot it first contest”. Sherilyn was awarded a $1600.00 Westcott Spiderlite TD Continuous Lighting Kit for her beautiful image. She also happened to win a ticket to Jeremy Cowart’s Lifefinder DC workshop being held tomorrow. Other prizes included a Calumet gift card, a $1300 value Ben Willmore workshop and Nik Software Complete Collection among many, many, many more!

Prior to the final Grand Prize Award, Scott thanks Julie Stephenson. She is the brain-child who plans the Photoshop World events and received a standing ovation from the packed room. No doubt that planning this in a new location and venue, it must have had some great challenges.

And the Grand Prizes of Photoshop World Vegas is awarded to David Fordham….

And so it ends…

FREE Expo Pass for Photoshop World

If you are in the DC area- don’t forget to download your FREE expo pass to Photoshop World and see all the great vendors. Show hours are Monday 9:00 am — 1:00 pm in Expo Hall A. Be sure to bring your pass to the booth in front of the hall.

After hours party fun at Club Ibiza

What a treat! Party-goers were treated to dinner, drinks and entertainment provided by the rockin’ and rollin’ Big Electric Cat. Lead vocalist, Kalebra Kelby wowed the crowd with her awesome singing abilitymwhilenthe crowd enjoyed the dance floor until the early hours of the morning. Many attendees were able to mingle with the instructors from whom they’d learned during the day. Meeting new friends and exchanging photography ideas, this was another opportunity to enjoy some extra time with fellow NAPP members, instructors and creatives. The European NAPPsters tore up the dance floor, led by Calvin Hollywood and Glyn Dewis, accompanied by Stephanie Cross in this photo.

Steam punk Abraham Lincoln

Until 1:45 today stop in at the Wescott Booth to see Russell Brown from Adobe as “Steamounk Abraham Lincoln”!

Wescott behind the scenes

Models and backdrops preparing for the Expo hall opening soon. From the looks of things, it is going to be some great vignettes to shoot today. Bring your camera(s)!

Reason #254 to Come to PSW

Ladies and Gentlemen- Big Electric Cat

Photoshop World After Hours!

Expo Hall Ready to Go!

In just a few minutes the Expo Hall will be open and full of attendees. Here are some behind-the-scenes shots from the floor.

Team Epson ready to go!

Wes and Wacom showing the Intuous 5 Touch

FJ Wescott has their photo booth up and running

Photoshop World Keynote LIVE Blog

Follow all the action on the Photoshop World Keynote via our G-Snap link below. Posting will being approximately 30 minutes before the keynote! Note: Only a portion of the Keynote will be streamed live via the Photoshop World Main page. We will direct you to the page during the keynote commentary.

PHOTOSHOP WORLD KEYNOTE LIVE BLOG

PSW Tweetup

Well the Tweetup is in full swing! Erik and Team Wescott have the booth going and look who we caught… Hannibal? Silence of the Shutters? Nope it’s just Matt Kloskowski!