Let it be known that I am a huge Star Trek fan. When I was asked earlier this year if I would be interested in going to ST Con 2012, I jumped all over that opportunity. I sure as hell couldn't convince my parents in the early - mid 90's to drive me to Vegas to meet my favorite actors.
I have been waiting 20 long years for the opportunity to meet and take pictures with the cast. There are many elements to ST Con. You need to keep to your planned itinerary. Each room you enter needs a current wrist band, which is checked by "security" personnel. There is a main room where Q&A's, concerts, etc. can be had.
There also is a merchandise and photo-op room. The merchandise is expensive, but where else could you find such a large archive of ST memorabilia. The merchandise room also holds cast members offering great conversation and autographs/photo-ops for a minimal fee.
The official photo-ops are pretty damn expensive. You spend less than 10 seconds taking the picture and you get a small printout the next day. Mine cost $100 bucks for my buddy and I to have our picture taken with Kate and Robert, but the norm is around 50 bucks.
I will definitely head back to a Creation convention and ST Con, but next time with more $$$ and a command uniform.