Photographed at ALT Summit & Roundup of Links
Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at 10:29PM 
Jill and I at the "Dinner en Blanc" party. It was magical to see a sea of light colors floating around the room. © Moss & Isaac
My trip to Salt Lake City to attend ALT Summit was amazing and overwhelming. There were lots of wonderful people, lots of fantastic information and I'll be posting over the next few weeks about what I learned, what I saw and most importantly what I experienced as a first time attendee. If you are a creative person, you HAVE to come with me next year. I am certainly going back. The conference is not just for bloggers, although that is the primary focus, anyone who is involved in a creative field can find something to learn.
Very briefly, one of my top moments was being photographed by Karen of Chookooloonks. I have more to say about it, but it really was a magical moment for me. I also loved the photo walk that I took with Tracey Clark from Shutter Sisters, I met some wonderful people and really enjoyed hearing about Tracey's approach to shooting and teaching photography. More about that too, including the pictures that I shot on the walk. It's no surprise that the photography moments resonated with me the most and I had my eye on the event photographers the entire time. I enjoyed meeting William and Susan Brinson and I scored a beta test invitation for Squarespace 6. Sweet! I also collected 80 business cards and I can't wait to show you the trends that I saw. Almost every card at ALT is amazing.
My top priority over the last few days has been my family, who missed me very much, especially my three year old. It's been three days of emotional turmoil from him and I hope tomorrow will bring calmer seas and more time for me to write and process photographs. In the meantime, these are the event photographs that I appeared in and down at the bottom of the post you will find links to a few recaps that have already been posted. Stayed tuned for more!
Dinner at J. Wongs with Juli Alderson (Inspiration Bug), me, Jill Vaughn (Terra Savvy), Jordan Ferney (Oh Happy Day), Alix Bannon (Cute and Delicious), Lisa Congdon (Lisa Congdon Art & Illustration), Dottie van Every and Alix Tyler (Modern Kiddo). © Brooke Ashley Dennis
Jenny Mitchell (Frecklewonder), Danielle Krysa (The Jealous Curator), Tracy Benjamin (Shutterbean), Dottie and Alix (Modern Kiddo), Victoria Smith (SF Girl by Bay), Rena Tom (Rena Tom), Kelly Beall (DesignCrush). Juli and I are peeking out from behind Jenny on the left. © Brooke Ashley Dennis
The keynote talk from Ben Silbermann, the creator of Pinterest was inspiring, moving and excellent. Game changing inventions are still happening on the internet. Success and innovation are possible. He got a standing ovation from a room full of people who adore him and what he stands for. (I'm sitting directly to the left of him.) © Justin Hackworth
Sitting in on Melisa Russo's (Lil Bee) roundtable discussion about how to "Bridge the Design/Lifestyle/Mommy Blogger Gap." © Justin Hackworth
Cutting paper in Allison Chapman's class about bookbinding. She's a fabulous teacher and runs Igloo Press in Ohio. © Brooke Ashley Dennis 
Jill and I posing for photographer Justin Hackworth at the Ru La La Friday night Mini party. © Justin Hackworth
At the Ru La La photo booth with Melanie Biehle (Inward Facing Girl), Jill Vaughn (Terra Savvy), Megan Reardon (Not Martha) and Brianne (The Ravenna Girls).
Photographers: Moss & Isaac, Justin Hackworth Photography and B.A.D. Photography.
Sarah Bryden Brown at BlogStar: 38 Things I learnt at ALT Summit 2012
Amy Ferguson at Old Sweet Song: Eight (More) Steps to Get Over Post-Alt Summit Depression
The Secret Society of Enterprise: Top Tips from Alt Summit
A Blog About Love: Highlights of Alt Summit
Growing a Readership panel, Storified by Nicole Balch of Making it Lovely.
From Blog to Book, Storified by Kate Woodrow of Chronicle Books
Illustrator Tammie Bennett: Alt Summit and Me
Laurie Smithwick at Kirtsy: The Business Cards of ALT
Chrysula Winegar: Finding Work Life Balance When the Muse Calls
Melanie of Inward Facing Girl is rounding up her favs on Pinterest.
Victoria at SF Girl by Bay: So... What's ALT Summit Really Like?
Danielle from The Jealous Curator: Alt Summit 2012
Anne Sage at The City Sage: The Rundown: Alt Summit 2012
Bri at Design Love Fest: Alt Summit Highlights
Alix and Dottie at Modern Kiddo: Alt Summit // You Should Read These Blogs
Rena Tom: Weeknotes 2012/4
Susan at The Working Closet: It Must Be the Altitude
Additional links can be found on the Alt Summit Blog: Recaps Galore, More Alt Love
And ALL the photos can be found on the ALT Summit Flickr stream.
(I'll be adding to list as I find more posts!)
Bloggers, Photo Booth in ALT Summit, Design, Favorite Things, Inspiration, Vacation & Travel
Reader Comments (8)
WOW! Looks like you & Jill had a great time! I've been to Salt Lake City B.C. (before children!) eons ago & it's such a great place! So many awesome places for great photo ops & the creative little shops put a hole in my pocketbook!! Can't wait to hear/read all about the ALT Summit! BTW you ladies look fab & loving the cute dresses you both are wearing in the last 2 pics!
Glad I had the opportunity to share a photo booth with you!! Here's to next year!
It was so awesome getting to meet you after following you on Twitter! ALT ROCKED!
Thanks Adela! We did have fun, didn't really leave the hotel, but they kept us very busy!
Brianne - Loved having you in the picture with us! Those glasses look awesome on you. Can't wait for next year.
Christine - It was so great to meet you too and your pictures are gorgeous! If I am ever in Houston I'll hire you for some shots, my husband would love it!
Enjoyed meeting you at the photo walk ! And you look great in your winter whites! :)
You and Jill look super gorg! Can't wait to hear more about your trip.
Glad I found this post, this is one of the best recaps I have seen! I'll have to look for you next year!
you . r. the. awesome xoo