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Hi from Loretta!

If you had not heard, Michael and I spent the last seven days in Florida. We attended the Professional Photographers of America convention. Lindsay held down the fort and fed the hungry birds and squirrels while we were gone.

I am a PPA Councilor, which is the governing body of PPA. The annual Council meeting was held during the convention.

Along with my Council meeting, Michael I spent three days in programs and the trade show, to find out what is new in the portrait photography world. Things change so rapidly that it is imperative to keep up with the latest and greatest in the industry.

It was an inspiring (new ideas), tiring (long hours) and challenging (what can we do to improve?) three days. It was great to see our friends from all over the country. It was beautiful weather, when we were able to get out of the convention center.

As an added bonus, we actually took a mini vacation, which we have not done since our honeymoon in 2001! We spent a great day at Epcot with our friends David and Denise Boyce (Denise is the PPM President Elect), then went on to the Kennedy Space Center for two days. We were so amazed by the Space Center. We saw the Shuttle Atlantis on the launch pad. The Shuttle was scheduled for launch on Thursday (the day we were there), but has been moved to February.

I get a one day turnaround to prepare for the Professional Photographers of Michigan board meeting in Ypsilanti on Monday morning. With PPM Annual convention only three weeks away, everything has to be in place and ready to go. Today will be a catch up, get ready for meeting day.

When we get a chance to look at our images, we will post a mini vacation image!