March 24-26, 2012 - Walter E. Washington Convention Center - Washington, DC
If you’ve attended Photoshop World, you’ve probably heard all about the 4+ alumni in attendance. If you haven’t attended, our 4+ alumni are the die-hard PSW attendees who come to the conference year-after-year. Some of them (I won’t mention any names!) even attend the West Coast AND East Coast editions in the same year. Well, one of those oh-so-awesome members of the elite 4+ Club—NAPP member Kevin Stohlmeyer—has created a super-duper guide to the conference that can be used by first-time attendees, as well as return attendees! Thank you Kevin for sharing your insight into the must-attend photography, lighting and Photoshop conference!
This year will be my fifth overall Photoshop® World conference (fourth in a row at Vegas) and each year, I meet new folks who have a lot of questions about the conference and Las Vegas in general. They want the “inside scoop” on where to go, how to get around, etc. So I started thinking about this project last year and here is the result – “An Insider’s Guide to Photoshop® World” with helpful tips, hints, and insights not only for the conference itself but also getting around the hotel and Las Vegas. I’ve even included a section on “Eats” featuring some great bargains and my picks for the best restaurants (that I’ve been to) in Las Vegas. I hope you find this helpful and that it makes your Photoshop® World experience the best it can possibly be!
Click here to review “An Insider’s Guide to Photoshop® World” and start preparing for “Project Photoshop!”
NAPP member, Kevin Stohlmeyer is an Adobe Certified Instructor, User Group Manager and Adobe Community Professional for Photoshop. A graphic designer specializing in digital illustration with more than 15 years experience in the field, Kevin has also been teaching the Creative Suite since 2000. Check out his blog posts at c2gps.com/blog.
Hey Everyone!
Remember how in my previous post I mentioned that networking at Photoshop World is a big thing?
Well that doesn’t start at PSW… It starts right now.
Something I would majorly suggest is, get yourself on Twitter. Not only is it a great way to get connected with fellow attendees before and during PSW, it’s also a fun way to keep track of the #PSW hashtag.
So go out and set yourself up with a Twitter account, and happy tweeting! 
Brandon Jacoby is currently the World’s Youngest ACE (Adobe Certified Expert), an award-winning photographer, graphic designer, web developer, and guest tutorial author for the NAPP. Follow him on Twitter.
First, let me be up front. I am not a photographer by trade, I am a graphic designer. Having attended Photoshop World for several years, I can tell you that if you are a designer and use Photoshop or Lightroom in any part of your career, then you need to attend Photoshop World.
If you think that Photoshop World is just for photographers, you are missing out. Sure there are award-winning photographers, photojournalists and lots of photo-related topics. But Photoshop World is so much more. It is an all-encompassing experience with world-class instructors from all walks of life, digital gurus willing to show you their secrets, and unparalleled access to your Photoshop peers. Where else can you have your portfolio reviewed and discussed by Photoshop Hall-of-Famer Bert Monroy?
From learning amazing 3D with “Photoshop Guy” Corey Barker to new developments in InDesign from Adobe Evangelist Terry White, there is something for everyone. And yes, I said InDesign. In fact, a lot of the Creative Suite is covered during the conference – Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere, InDesign, even Twitter is a topic!
Strictly speaking from a designer standpoint, I believe that Photoshop World is the best conference I have been to in years. Don’t get me wrong, I do attend some photography-centric courses, even if I don’t quite understand all of the techniques being covered. But I still walk away from the session inspired and eager to learn more about the topic presented. That’s the great thing about Photoshop World – something for everyone and a chance to expand your skills.
My only regret is having to choose between all the great sessions. But not to worry – if you miss a session you have a great resource at your disposal as an attendee – the Photoshop World Workbook. It contains session notes, tips, techniques, and details from the sessions presented at the conference. This is the biggest conference workbook you will ever find. Trust me – after day two your arm will start to fall off. Bring a bag to carry it.
This is also your chance to network with other Photoshop enthusiasts. There is the NAPP Tweetup (which is always a blast), the After-Hours party (held this year at Gameworks), and the coveted Midnight Madness. Another great aspect is the PSW Expo, held during the conference. It has a multitude of vendors from publishers to software companies (including Adobe), showing you their latest innovations. If you want to really get some mad props for your work, you can also enter the Photoshop World Guru Awards competition. Each year, the entries inspire, amaze and wow attendees.
Whew! With all of this going on, no matter how experienced you are or what you do for a living, if you use Photoshop you should be here.
NAPP member, Kevin Stohlmeyer is an Adobe Certified Instructor, User Group Manager and Adobe Community Professional for Photoshop. A graphic designer specializing in digital illustration with over 15 years experience in the field, Kevin has also been teaching the Creative Suite since 2000.Check out his blog posts at http://www.c2gps.com/blog/.
If you’re looking to invest in your career with the world’s best photography, lighting and Photoshop training, a trip to Photoshop World is a definite must.
But don’t take our word for it!
Click on the image below to see what PSW attendees had to say when asked, “Why should photographers, designers and Photoshop users—no matter their skill level—attend Photoshop World?”
So isn’t it time to stop saying, “One day!” and sign up today for Photoshop World Las Vegas.
You’ll be glad you changed your tune to say, “This is the year. I’m going!”
Posted in Blog, FAQ, Fun, Pre-PSW Planning, Show Coverage, Thoughts on PSWSo we are still a few months away from Photoshop World and you may still be on the fence about going. One of the main questions you’re probably asking yourself is “Do I want to go? Is it worth it?”…. Well let me decide for you — Yes! Yes you want to go, and yes it is 100% worth it.
One of the main reasons that I like it so much, is the networking you gain from it. Besides all the incredible learning, what is better than being surrounded by thousands of creative people who all share the same interests as you.
It’s hard for me to describe how awesome of an experience you will have if you go. However, I will say this – You will be missing out if you’re not there
If you’re a first-time attendee this year, here are some tips on planning your trip…
Don’t get there the day-of: I would say get there a day or two early just so you can attend any events, like the Tweet-up or any other gatherings. It’s also really great just to start the experience as soon as you can.
Bring your camera!: This was a huge mistake I made when I attended the first time. Whether it’s for a shootout on the expo floor, or so you can take a picture with an instructor… Just make sure you have it 
Bring a backpack: When walking around the expo floor, you will find yourself picking up flyers, brochures, catalogs, etc. I must say, it really is a pain to carry all of it around with you in your hands. A great thing to do, would be to buy a Pro Pass when you register… Then you get a fancy NAPP backpack (along with other great things too).
So I hope I helped you decide to be there. Thanks for reading!
Brandon Jacoby is currently the World’s Youngest ACE (Adobe Certified Expert), an award-winning photographer and guest tutorial author for the NAPP. Check out his blog, or follow him on Twitter.
Photoshop World is exactly three weeks away… And the anticipation is building for this year’s Photoshop-meets-fashion event!
If you haven’t yet registered, what are you waiting for? Act now!
If you’ve already signed up, yay! Now start planning your time with us!
Our guest blogger Kent Weakley has compiled his special Top 10 Photoshop World Survival Tips
You will be surrounded by Photoshop knowledge, but don’t fear. Go confidently and steady, make no false moves and you will survive. Actually you’ll do more than survive, your Photoshop skills, productivity, and creativity are sure to thrive and grow by leaps and bounds.
This will be my fifth PSW and this list represents many of the things I think of heading into PSW. Have you attended? If you have, what would you add? Please leave me a comment below.
Enjoy and I’ll see you at Photoshop World!
Kent Weakley runs a educational photography blog titled Photography by Kent Weakley, where he shares photography tips, links to other photographers, and his love for photography with anyone who’s interested. He is currently offering online eClasses in Night Photography and Photography Composition. You can also find him on Twitter, Flickr, and Facebook.
Posted in Blog, Events, FAQ, Guest Post, Pre-PSW Planning, Thoughts on PSW
If you haven’t registered for Photoshop World yet, you’d better act quickly! The clock is tick-tick-ticking down FAST. It’s Early Bird Deadline day… Friday, February 25… your last day to save $100 off the regular registration price.
This year’s conference is shaping up to be one of the haute-est to date with its Photoshop-meets-fashion theme, as well as the addition of new tracks dedicated to Social Media/Business and Weddings & Portraits. But that’s not all, we’ve also added new instructors like Dave Black, Frank Doorhof and Jeremy Cowart!
Photoshop World is the must-attend photography, lighting and Photoshop training event. But don’t take our word for it! Here’s a look at some blog posts about Photoshop World by former attendees:
Photoshop World instructor Alan Hess looks back at his first PSW as an attendee in this blog post…
Photoshop World Las Vegas 2010 “Best In Show” Guru Award winner and NAPP Evangelist Patrick LaMontagne linked today to this previous Photoshop World related post on the NAPP Canada page on Facebook.
And once you’ve registered for Photoshop World, make sure to read seasoned Photoshop World participant and staffer Rob Sylvan’s blog post offering insight on how to get the most out of your Photoshop World experience!
See you in Orlando!
Posted in Blog, Classes, Events, FAQ, Guest Post, Instructors, Pre-PSW Planning, Show Coverage, Social Media, Thoughts on PSWYear after year, we get feedback from Photoshop World attendees about how the inspired instruction during the three-day conference has helped them improve their photography, lighting and Photoshop skills and unlock their creativity.
But we also hear from those who desperately want to attend, but just can’t seem to convince their bosses to give them the green light to attend.
So, we’ve come up with a way to help you convince your boss… Simply click here to download a PDF of an oh-so-persuasive letter that we’ve created for you. Once you download the letter, just copy the text into an email, make a few tweaks to “make it your own” and send it on to your boss!
Good luck!
Posted in Blog, FAQ, Thoughts on PSWPhotoshop World may be 12 weeks away… But that doesn’t mean you can’t start planning your PSW experience! And, now you can do it with a little help from the one and only Dave Cross!
To help with the challenge of selecting your digital photography and lighting classes, Dave has created a truly helpful PDF that lets you pick your first and second choices. Make your selections, print it out and bring it with you to Photoshop World. Once you get to the conference, you can review the PSW Show Guide and check out all the signs to fill in the room numbers. It’s that easy!
Don’t forget, you can also download our free PSW app. It not only lets you set up a schedule on your iPhone and/or iPad, but offers pertinent information about the Photoshop World Expo and other PSW events.
If you haven’t registered yet, make sure to sign up by February 25th to save an extra $100 off the admission price!
Happy Planning!
Posted in Blog, FAQ, Instructors, Pre-PSW Planning, Show Coverage, Thoughts on PSWFor the first time ever, you can still get the most complete Photoshop and photography training at Photoshop World, even if you can’t commit to all three days of this year’s can’t-miss conference.
To make sure everyone has the chance to get in-depth training and invaluable inspiration from an A-list team of instructors, we’re now offering one-day passes to Photoshop World!
To register, simply review this year’s stellar schedule of sessions and events and pick the day you’d like to attend.
But that’s not all!
You’ll also be able to sign up for a pre-conference workshop or purchase a PSW After-Hours Party ticket. Plus, you’ll be able to enter the Photoshop World Expo, where you’ll discover the latest and greatest photography and Photoshop-related products and have the chance to attend bonus classes.
So even if you can’t commit to all three days but want to get your Photoshop World fix, make sure to sign up for a one-day pass today!
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