And How Casino Games Can Help You

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If you’re heading to Las Vegas to indulge in life’s pleasures where the world’s most famous casinos such as the Bellagio, MGM Grand or better yet, the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino are at, why not enhance your artistic skills and invest in your very first Photoshop World Conference held every fall at the same hotel? If you’re a professional photographer or art director or just someone who wants to make money out of your Photoshop skill set, then this conference is definitely worth it.

Since you won’t be sitting down the entire time at the conference, attending workshops; you can polish your Blackjack strategies and other casino skills by playing online at PartyCasino before you hit the tables at the Mandalay. Think of it as hitting two birds with one stone, your Photoshop knowledge enhanced tenfold and winning the jackpot at the casino—you can’t go wrong with that!

You don’t call Las Vegas the Sin City for nothing and a visit to the casinos can definitely improve your mood before attending the Photoshop World Conference. Playing games such as Blackjack or Roulette can build your confidence and if you’re a little bit rusty at the game you can also refresh your memory when you play online. It’s also an interesting chance to meet fellow photographers and graphic designers who are also players and who knows, you might bump into each other at the conference.

The best thing about this conference is that it’s a combination of a trade show and crash course training with 3-6 sessions over three packed days. The session ranges from introductory classes to seriously advanced ones such as HDR Post Processing. You can also delve into Adobe Photoshop’s Lightroom and the ever popular pre-digital press sessions.

The trade show alone is worth the admission price. Showcasing the latest products from the conference’s sponsors and exhibitors, this year’s expo includes the biggest names in the industry such as Canon, Datacolor, Wacom, Camranger and of course, Adobe where you can find the best deals ever.

Now that you have an idea what goes on, here are some valuable tips that can help you navigate your way through the conference and maximize your Photoshop World experience. Get to your session early so that you can get a seat at the front and then have a chat with your guru when it’s over. Sessions are usually limited to 500 seats and you’ll be surprised how many people get excited for these types of conferences. Hydrate yourself with water every so often and wear comfortable shoes since you’ll be doing a lot of walking. Forget about taking notes, the Workbook is all you’ll ever need which includes all the sessions listed down and notes along with screenshots of the presentations. Finally, be open and ask questions. Connect with new people and rekindle with old ones. This is also a great chance to do some networking—you might also bump into Thomas Knoll if you’re really lucky.