2nd Place Print Award at WPPI 2010 in Las Vegas

John Hudetz Weddings — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:24:09 +0000

WPPI is one of the largest annual photography shows in the world, held in Las Vegas usually in March. Last week, while attending, along with 14,000 professional photographers from around the world I was honored with a 2nd place award in the 16×20 print competition for non-wedding photojournalism with the attached photo, titled “1st Chemo for Hollis”.

The award was bittersweet since Hollis is my 29 year old son who is fighting a very aggressive lymphoma cancer.

I was also honored with an Excellent award in the wedding-photojournalism print category, which was in contention for top 3 in its category.

It was a humbling honor to receive these award recognitions from my most talented peers. It was also very exhilarating to celebrate with several of my dear Colorado photography peers following the Awards Night presentation.

Las Vegas WPPI Photography Convention

John Hudetz Weddings — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 14:28:16 +0000

My wife Elizabeth and I celebrated Valentine’s Day in Las Vegas by attending the week long Wedding & Portrait Photographers International (WPPI) Convention. The Convention was hosted at The MGM Grand Hotel.

A great time to hook up with photography friends from around the world. attend some innovative photography workshops and check out all the latest photography gear at the Convention’s trade show.

Here are some pictures from the week. Our photographer friend Kent Meireis was kind enough to take a picture of us with the Vegas strip in the background. Other pictures here are some random shots by me including John Popper of Blues Traveler , who performed for us at a private party.

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2nd Place Print Award at WPPI 2010 in Las Vegas

Las Vegas WPPI Photography Convention