Who is going to imaging usa 2011?????

[ChristopherCoy]

Originally Posted by Sonny

It is not true. Chris just likes to run his mouth. Go to the Imaging 2011 website and look at all the classes they offer.

Imaging USA 2011 | Classes

It IS true. I sat in every class, I listened to every speaker. Each speaker, would present their lesson, during which they would 'plug' their sponsors - which was either their lab, their background manufacturer, or their equipment vendor of choice. And then on top of that, they pushed their own presets/actions/sales manuals/business plans, or whatever other 'product' they designed. By the end of the lesson, if you didn't buy their product, you couldn't achieve the results the 'lesson' was supposed to teach you.

Scott Hane - pushed his own actions/presets/textures, as well as H&H lab, and Dury's.
Vicki Taufer - pushed her 'V Gallery' stuff 90 to nothing.

And I can't even remember the rest of who pushed what, because after the first three 'buy me lessons' I wasn't paying attention.

One 'photographer' even had an entrance that would rival the Dallas Mavericks. It was complete with the 'lets get ready to rumble' song, smoke, spotlights, and their own cheerleaders. C'mon... reallly?

There were only two or three classes that I could remember that DIDNT have a 'buy' me attached. And that was Julianne Kost who taught Lightroom tips and tricks, Scott Bourne who taught social media marketing, and another guy who spoke about workflow.

None of you have to listen to me, and all of you can say that I run my mouth... But if you can go to Imaging USA and sit through a class WITHOUT that photographer mentioning his 'product' that he sells at least once, then what can I say.... I have a distorted opinion.

[Sonny]

Chris,

What did you expect? Have you never been to an expo before? I think it's very disrespectful of you to tell our members that they will learn NOTHING by attending classes at Imaging 2011. It's not only disrespectful to our members but also to all the teachers and speakers at Imaging.

I'm sorry you had a bad experience. I'm sorry you felt like you did not get your money's worth but you can not discredit the experience level of our newer members wanting to go to Imaging this year.

Consider this a warning. Tone down your behavior on the forums. I know we all like to have fun and joke around but sometimes you go too far. You don't to interject meaningless post in every single thread just to raise you post count. It get's old FAST!

[Howard Barlow]

Originally Posted by ChristopherCoy

...And I can't even remember the rest of who pushed what, because after the first three 'buy me lessons' I wasn't paying attention.

Could this be a factor why you didn't learn anything?

... But if you can go to Imaging USA and sit through a class WITHOUT that photographer mentioning his 'product' that he sells at least once, then what can I say.... I have a distorted opinion.

No one ever said the speakers don't hawk their wares, or mention their sponsors. I guess you don't watch tv, or read magazines, either.

I wonder why 1,000's of members return year after year?

[ChristopherCoy]

I stated an opinion - the OP should save their money and attend Texas School, or After Dark, or any of a number of other seminars. But my opinion was simply 'running my mouth', which I dont appreciate. So I defended my opinion. Take it or leave it.

[danchez]

where is my popcorn?!?

[Howard Barlow]

Chris,
Why not say, "I never got anything out of it, but you may find it useful"? Different people learn in different ways. There are programs I've walked out of thinking, "I wonder if that guy had any ideas when he stepped on the platform," only to hear others say how much they learned.

[darktiger]

I'm going for the free paper :)

[carrbowl]

Funny I went to Texas School. I sat in classes..learned some stuff...but also learned that most instructors had something to sell. Did I buy it...no. What good photographer isn't trying to sell something?? They make more money selling to us photographers than they do shooting apparently...cuz they all do it!!! : )

[ChristopherCoy]

eh..