I went to Gary Fongs One step ahead tour stop last nite in Marina Del Rey! His hometown and real close to me so I didn't have to drive very far to get there! Great turnout and didn't spend too much $$ (as I had everything already!!)
Gary is so infectious with his enthusiasm for photography and the business end of it. I would love to be 1/10th as successful as he's become. Check out his blog here http://www.garyfong.com