Greetings from Breezy Point, Minnesota

It is now day three at the Northern Light Professional Photographers Convention up here in Northern, MN. This is the first day we have seen sunshine here, but don’t be fooled there is still ice on the lakes here, so it’s a bit chilly. On Sunday I took part in the annual print competition and scored well on all four of the images I entered(more on that later this week). I spent many hours watching  fellow photographer’s portraits being judged as well. It’s a very educational experience. The judges are other pro photographers from all over the country, and some of them are giving seminars here as well. Yesterday I woke up early and took the CPP certification test. I will not know the results for another few weeks, but will happily share that news with you when the results arrive. I also took in some educational seminars, more of which will be going on today. Tonight we have an awards banquet, and dinner for the NLPPA followed by a dance and some fun. It’s a great time for all MN photographers to get together and enjoy this amazing thing we call a career.