Photoshop World – aka PSW – has become a week-long hug-fest, and is a bi-annual tradition,especially among the NAPP faithful. As an active and sometimes promotional arm of NAPP, I can promise you that if ever given an opportunity to attend PSW, I will jump at said opportunity. Having said that, I’ve been a member fr nearly four years now and still have not found the financial wherewithal to pony up the necessary funds needed to:
1. Pay for the cost of entry
2. Pay for the cost of travel
3. Pay for hotel accommodations
4. Pay for the cost of food
It’s an expensive proposition, which I conservatively estimate at nearly $1000. This does not mean it isn’t worth the money, because it most likely is, even if for networking purposes only (and I am sure there are educational opportunities galore)! Let’s face it – if you want to be a “player” in the photography world, there is usually justification to attend PSw either in Orlando (Spring) or Las Vegas (Fall).
My problem is that I am something of a one-man-show. And photography is very much a secondary stream of income, when it even does present opportunities. My primary job has always been in IT. I suspect it always will be. So, to find the time off for a traditional working stiff is tough – I am often needed, and earn precious little vacation time every year. So, unless a company that values both my IT and photography skills hires me (Adobe, are you listening? ), I will likely not be in a position to attend this event.
As is often the case, I know I am not alone. So, here’s your chance to let your non-PSW light shine! What are you doing this week? For me, I am taking a little time off between jobs actually. After accepting an offer at a new company (I am not holding my breath for Adobe), I have a week or so to spare from my calendar (but not my budget) to travel a little, and am visiting family in both AZ and NY. Let’s face it, family should always come first, and here is no exception. This last weekend I spent in AZ, and coming up later this week is a trip to NY. Maybe I’ll get in a little fall foliage out east, but not sure as the fall seems to be late arriving all over this year.
So, there’s my plans, and why I won’t be there! What’s your excuse? Why are you not at PSW? Sound off in the comments! See ya back here tomorrow, and keep on shootin’! I’ll be back again with the August contest winner and a new contest for September that will knock your socks off!