PPG March 2014 Newsletter

Professional Photographer’s Guildof the Palm Beaches, Inc.www.ProPhotoGuild.com

Networking for Excellence in the Palm BeachesPHOTOGRAPHYN E W S L E T T E R

Monthly Meetings

When Open to Members and Visitors 3rd Tuesday of each month Dinner Time: 5:30-7:00 pm Meeting Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Location Hilton - 3505 Kyoto Gardens Drive, Palm Beach Gardens, Fl 33410Tel: 1-561-6945833 Fax: 1-561-6945829

Cost: Members: $12 Non-Members: $25 First Time Guests: Free Pay Online: ppgpb.com/payDinner Arrangements: Order from the menu at the restaurant cost. The menu has a great selection of choices.

For More Information Contact:

Rhea Lewis 561-758-5848

Please join us for an exciting day of print competition on March 18, 2014! This will be an all digital competition and we will be utilizing the software www.printcompetition.com for digital entries and competition day processing.

As we progress into the digital competition age, we are constantly looking for ways to improve the process for the maker and the audience. One such change is to conduct the live judging earlier in the day and then have our regular meeting at 7pm for our General membership audience. Makers will receive their merit certificates and awards at the General membership evening meeting. We will be conducting our live

judging at 1pm. During live judging, the judging will be conducted with limited comments except for challenges. The General membership meeting starting at 7pm will be for education of our members and judges commentary. All members are welcome to attend the live judging and will be asked to pay our usual meeting fee of $12. Regular meeting will be held at 7pm and a full recap of all the images on a big screen for all to see and where the judge’s comments can be heard by all.

Some of the advantages of using printcompetition.com is that it will alleviate all of the paperwork associated with competition. No more forms to fill out and thumb drives to loose. All images are uploaded the night before into the system and are sorted and presented the day of judging. You can upload your images and albums at any time up until the deadline of March 17th at 10pm.

Another nice feature to the system is that for only $10 per quarter you can view the archive of images and listen to audio of the judge’s comments. A great way to learn and get a feel for what the judges may be looking for.

Printcompetition.com is the same system used bat state level at FPP and by several other Florida Guilds as well as other states.

Check them out and while you’re at it sign-up for your case to enter!

March 18th

Guild Competition

April 15th Amy Zellmer

May 20th Greg Daniels

“Wall Portraits”

June 17th

Paul Polisena

Monthly Meetings

Open to Members and

Visitors 3rd Tuesday of each

month Unless otherwise

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Pay Online: ppgpb.com/pay

March 2014

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President’s Message

all 2013 guild corresPondence

should go to this address:Pro Photo guild

c/o Bill BarBosa

725 north a1a ste e:102 JuPiter, florida 33477

Newsletter InformationThe PPG Newsletter is the official publication of the Professional Photographer’s Guild of the Palm Beaches, Inc. It is published as a service to its members as well as interested colleagues and suppliers.

Article submissions should be provided as computer generated text document files. Photographs and other graphic files must be provided as a high res file, preferably in TIFF, High Quality JPG, or RAW format.

The right to edit for content, length, or style is reserved. Information in the PPG Newsletter is taken on good faith to be accurate. Opinions and advertisements are not endorsements of the PPGPB.

This organization is dedicated to the support of the professional photographic industry in Palm Beach and Martin County. Membership is open to all persons regardless of race, creed, gender or color. The PPGPB is an affiliate of the PPA and FPP. However, membership in these organizations does not constitute membership in the PPGPB. PPGPB.INC is an IRS-registered non-profit organization. Financial information is available upon request.

www.ppgpb.com

President Bill Barbosa

Vice-President Newsletter

James “Jim” Stafford

Program Director Helen Haruben

Secretary Melissa Fuller

Treasurer open

Past President Rhea LewisMarketing Director

Vasi Seidman

FPP Rep

Marty Grivjack

Director Rudy Clement

Director Stacy Toeniskoetter

Adervertising Director Ray Haruben

Membership Director Peter Gorman

Director Nellie Quiros

2014 has come in with a bang!, January with the first annual “WE SURVIVED THE HOLIDAYS PARTY”, Then Landon Days’ all day workshop about painting with light that was held at Out of the Blue in Jupiter. Then for our January program with Betty Huth and Ed Booth speaking about Hybrid Photography. Now that’s what I call an excellent January!.

But wait, we had a Pre-Competition workshop at my studio that was jammed packed and sold out!, learning about digital competition, Salon Chair person Marty Grivjack gave great insight to our members. We will be having 2 additional Pre-Competition workshops, March 4th and 13th, March 4th workshop, we have

2 sessions available 9-11 AM and 1-3 PM with a total of 4 members per session. Then on the 13th we will have 3 sessions 9-11 AM, 1-3 PM 5-7. Rhea Lewis will be offering more information on these workshops.

The very talented Randy Van Duinen, Commercial photographer, Top 10 photographers of Florida and World Cup award recipient as one of the Top photographer of the world gave his program on painting with light for Commercial photography then gave part 2 of the program at the Miami guild speaking about HDR and lightroom, Can I say standing room only! What a great presentation and this is the year our Pro Photo Guild of the Palm Beaches will be reaching new heights.

Right now we are on a Membership drive to get all levels of photographers to come to join to learn, grow and build relationships. The PPGPB guild has started a new welcome packet that includes a membership certificate, 2014 membership sticker for your car, home, office or photo bag, Bylaws of The PPGPB,Inc. and the current newsletter.

The guild offers several memberships from Professional level to the student level please call me to discuss your membership choice.

I am looking forward to build relationships with each of you in the coming year, please call any me or any board member if you have questions about the guild, business, ethics or business building.

Let’s make 2014 a year of financial growth and education. Join or re-join the PPGPB today and start that journey that will make you prosper this Year.

Bill Barbosa, FED

www.BillBarbosaphotography.com

561-704-4200

[email protected]


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The Road to Loan Collection

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Rhea Lewis, Past President

First of all, many of you may have heard about the Professional Photographer’s Association (PPA) “Loan Collection”, but don’t really know much about it. Before last year, I was in the same category. I knew that this was a prestigious honor and that it represented the best

of the best photographers in the world. I looked at it as a beautiful book for inspiration by the best photographers in our industry today. To be honest, I had never seen one in person. I had heard it mentioned in certain circles and that Marathon press produced this beautiful book every year. I certainly didn’t know anything about what it took to get published in it. Let’s just say it was a real learning experience all the way around. Like most of my fellow members, my experience with image competition has been mostly at the Guild level and maybe at FPP a few times. I used this info to help hone my skills and improve my work for my clients. However when I won Best of Show at the

last Guild competition, one of the judges suggested that I take my images to District competition and that it had the potential to “Loan”. To be honest, I had no idea how or what that really meant or what I needed to do next, but I was up for the challenge. So I set out to unravel the “Loan” mystery. I must say, that it indeed was a mystery. Unfortunately there is no road map that I could easily follow. The first thing I realized was that if I waited to go to the state level competition at FPP(Florida Professional Photographers), I would miss the District (SEPPA - Southern Professionals Photographer’s Association) and International (IPC – PPA’s International Photographic Competition) deadlines. So I needed to go straight to Districts, SEPPA . I found out that I was automatically a member of SEPPA since I was a member of FPP. This was a nice surprise, since I knew that you needed to be a member of the organization to enter their competition. Which I figured would be another expense, but it wasn’t so that was good news. I also found out that SEPPA has it’s own convention in Atlanta Georgia. Not that I was considering going, but I now knew it existed, and maybe in the future it will be something I would attend. Then I found out that if your images “seal” at SEPPA (receiving a score of 80 or better – like a merit) when you enter them in PPA’s International Print Competition (IPC) you receive 1 PPA merit towards a PPA Photographic degree. However, I also learned that you can submit whatever images you want to IPC, you don’t have to go through Districts if you don’t want to. But I figured I should find out if they were worthy before I go to IPC. The other cool thing about Districts was that they offered judges critiques in a little video where you could listen to their comments and learn how you can improve your images. This was invaluable to me since I used this info to tweak my “sealed” images before I submitted them to PPA’s International Competition. When I submitted my images to IPC, I again asked to receive the judging critiques so that I could learn from what they had to say too. Thesw videos were also very helpful to me in educating me abut what the judges look for in an image; what they like and what they don’t like. So you can submit up to 4 images to IPC. Two of mine merited; one made it to General Collection (merit) at IPC and one image was accepted into the “Loan” collection. Holly molly, I did it! This was a true honor and confirmation that all of my hard work was starting to pay off in the eyes of my peers at the highest standards. As a self-taught photographer who came into this field as a second career, it was a very proud feeling. It was also very humbling and surreal to achieve this status on my first try. Just to give you an idea over 5000


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images are submitted to IPC, 1800 are selected for General Collection (merited) and just 682 were selected for the Loan Collection (about 7 percent). What a journey, I learned so much along the way, not only about how to improve my images, but how the process works. I also familiarized myself with PPA’s degree programs since now I have some merits towards these degrees. I am now highly motivated to achieve these goals as well. Competing with your images takes a concerted effort, and it is not inexpensive. However, the payoff is that you become a much more seasoned and well-rounded photographer. You will be much more critical of your work, and the level of you work will improve dramatically. Competing also allows you to see what the entire world is doing and be inspired to continue to create beautiful imagery, and have your work stand-out amongst the constant barrage of newbie photographers.

Below is the PPA roadmap of deadlines for 2014 PPA Affiliate Image Competitions*

PPGPB Guild Competition – Entries Open: March 1 – March 17th , 2014 at 10pm. Judging Dates: March 18, 2014 – Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Entries Open: July 1 – July 14th at 10pm. Judging July 15, 2014 – Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Merited Images (score of 80+)will be entered into Photographer of the Year Award

SEPPA - Entries Open: February 20 - March 20 at 5:00pm. Judging Dates: March 27, 2014 - March 29, 2014 - Atlanta, GA

Sealed Images (score of 80+) will automatically earn a PPA exhibition merit when you submit them to the 2014 International Photographic Competition to be used towards your PPA Photographic Degree.

IPC – 2014 Entries Open: May 26 – June 26, 2014. Judging Dates: August 3 – 7, 2014 – Lawrenceville , GA 30043

Merited Images (score of 80+) will automatically earn a spot in the General Collection at Imaging USA PPA exhibition and may be selected into the prestigious Loan Collection that will earn you 2 merits towards your PPA Photography degree, plus have the additional honor of being published in the annual Loan Collection Book by Marathon Press.

FPP – 2014 Entries Open: August 1 – August 9th, 2014. Judging Dates: August 9 – 10th, 2014 – Orlando, FL

Merited Images (score of 80+) will earn credit towards an FPP Photography Degree.

*All of the above information is available..but kinda hard to find..on the PPA.com and FPPonline websites.


Photography as an Antidepressant

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It is easy for me to wake each morning with a smile and be full of energy. To see the good in life and the beauty in the hectic world that surrounds us. When I am stuck in traffic, I tell myself to take advantage of the downtime, turn off the radio, and have a conversation with my children (or with myself ). These things are all easy for me. But that is not the case for others.

I know some people that struggle on a daily basis with the simplest joys. Smiling can be so hard to do that they walk about all day with a serious stare and their heads hung low as if there is nothing to be seen and no need for interaction. They don’t reply when you pass them at the 7-11 and say “good morning”. Instead they change the direction of their gaze and speed up their pace.

I often wondered why they would allow themselves to be stuck in such a sad state. And then, one day, I figured it out. It’s really quite simple. They hate their lives. They hate their jobs, their spouse, their car, their mattress, the shoes on their feet, the coffee in their mug, the sound of the blinker when they are changing lanes on the interstate. There is very little that surrounds them that they do not hate.

The good news is that the solution is just as simple. I challenge each of you to find the joys in your lives. Eliminate the negative things and people that are keeping you down. Focus, instead, on the positive things and people that surround you. Then, pick up your camera and REALLY focus on them. Take photographs on a daily basis of the things that make you happy. The things that put a smile on your face. Whether it is a tinny flower that is beginning to sprout in your garden or your child’s paint filled fingers. Our days really are filled with wonderful and extraordinary things if we can just slow our minds long enough to see them. And if we can dig up the energy to photograph them as further proof that they exist, we will then have tangible evidence that there are things worth rejoicing over. Next, I want you to edit those photos with all love in your heart and post them on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram for the world to see.

When you photograph beautiful things, edit them with love, and post those images along with positive comments about your clients and your work, you will inevitably get new clients. Every emotion you put out, especially on social media, is a reflection of you, a reflection of your work, and a reflection of the experience your clients can expect to have if they hire you as their photographer. Make it a reflection that will attract the clients you are seeking!

My name is Alicia Fernandez and I am the owner of “PhotoSCOOP Stay in the Loop, Photography Workshops that Educate, Empower, and Inspire… You do the Rest!” Visit www.PhotoSCOOPStyaintheLoop.com or call 813-922-1271 to learn more about the workshops that we offer and the awesome team of instructors that are here to make it easy for you to advance to the next level.

Alicia Fernandez


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NEW - Photo Competition March 18, 2014

New Competition Rules

The rules for 2014 FPP Salon are set and our Guild has decided to follow these rules for our competition. Please go to www.fpponline.org for further explanation of descriptions and categories and rules.

New Competition Digital Entry System

ALL DIGITAL ENTRIES WILL BE SUBMITTED THROUGH OUR NEW SYSTEM AT

WWW.PRINTCOMPETITION.COM

ALL ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY WWW.PRINTCOMPETITION.COM BY 10:00pm March 17, 2014 - NO EXCEPTIONS


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EligibilityDescription of Eligible Membership Status

All participants must be an active PPGPB members, and have paid their Annual dues on or before the start of this current competition. They may pay their dues online at www.prophotoguild.com

General Submission InformationWe will have 2 digital case options for you, one for individual digital entries and one for digital album entries.

**NEW*** EACH ENTRANT MAY SUBMIT UP TO TWO PHOTOGRAPHIC CASES ( 8 images)

1. Photographic Case - may contain up to 4 digital files.

2. Album Case - may contain up to 2 digital album filess that has been sequentially numbered and placed in a compressed zip file.

Photogrpahic case fee $40

Album case fee $45

Multiple entries may NOT contain the same subject. If it is determined that the subject is the same in multiple entries, the maker’s case will be disqualified.

ALL ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY WWW.PRINTCOMPETITION.COM BY 10:00pm March 17, 2014 - NO EXCEPTIONS

New - Day of CompetitionIn order to speed our process up, we will be conducting our live judging starting at 1pm at the Hilton Garden Inn. This will be an open invitation to those who would like to attend the live judging at the regular meeting rate of $12. The live judging will be conducted with limited comments except for challenges. The General meeting following in the evening at 7pm will recap the judging results and offer comments and image feedback from the judges. We will announce our winners at our evening program. (no additional meeting fee is necessary if already paid for the live judging por-tion)

New – Audio of Live JudgingIf you would like to hear the live judging audio from all the entries, you may sign-up with printcompetition.com “premium service” for $10 per quar-ter. You will also have access to all of the other associations around the state and other states. This is a GREAT archive for you to learn from and see what the judges are saying and what they may be looking for in each genre of photography.


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12 Elements of a Merit Print

The Photographic Exhibitions Committee (PEC) of PPA uses the 12 elements below as the "gold standard" to define a merit image. PEC trains judges to be mindful of these elements when judging images to the PPA merit level and to be placed in the International Print Exhibit at the annual convention. The use of these 12 elements connects the modern practice of photography and its photographers to the historical practice of photography begun nearly two centuries ago.

Twelve elements have been defined as necessary for the success of an art piece or image. Any image, art piece or photograph will reveal some measure of all twelve elements, while a visually superior example will reveal obvious consideration of each one. They are:

1. IMPACT is the sense one gets upon viewing an image

for the first time. Compelling images evoke laughter, sadness, anger, pride, wonder or another intense emotion.

2. CREATIVITY is the external expression of the

imagination of the maker by using the medium to convey an idea, message or thought.

3. STYLE is defined in a number of ways as it applies

to a creative image. It might be defined by a specific genre or simply be recognizable as the characteristics of how a specific artist applies light to a subject. It can impact an image in a positive manner when the subject matter and the style are appropriate for each other, or it can have a negative effect when they are at odds.

4. COMPOSITION is important to the design of an

image, bringing all of the visual elements together in concert to express the purpose of the image. Proper composition holds the viewer in the image and prompts the viewer to look where the creator intends. Effective composition can be pleasing or disturbing, depending on the intent of the image maker.

5. PRINT PRESENTATION affects an image by giving it a

finished look. The mats and borders used should support and enhance the image, not distract from it.

6. CENTER OF INTEREST is the point or points on the

image where the maker wants the viewer to stop as they view the image. There can be primary and secondary centers of interest. Occasionally there will be no specific center of interest, when the entire scene collectively serves as the center of interest.

7. LIGHTING is the use and control of light- refers to how dimension, shape and roundness are defined in an image. Whether the light applied to an image is manmade or natural, proper use of it should enhance an image.

8. SUBJECT MATTER should always be appropriate to

the story being told in an image. 9. COLOR BALANCE supplies harmony to an image. An

image in which the tones work together, effectively supporting the image, can enhance its emotional appeal. Color balance is not always harmonious and can be used to evoke diverse feelings for effect.

10. TECHNICAL EXCELLENCE is the print quality of the

image itself as it is presented for viewing. Sharpness, exposure, printing, mounting and correct color all speak to the qualities of the physical print.

11. TECHNIQUE is the approach used to create the

image. Printing, lighting, posing, film choice, paper selection and more are part of the technique applied to an image.

12. STORYTELLING refers to the image's ability to

evoke imagination. One beautiful thing about art is that each viewer might collect his own message or read her own story in an image.


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Photography as an AntidepressantMelissa Fuller, Secretary

Your camera is your baby. You make sure not to ding it, have a beautiful padded case to store it in and you wipe it down after a session on the beach to prolong the life of the camera. How about taking care of your body to make sure you have a long lasting career doing what you love most, photography?

We all, at some point, push ourselves and neglect certain signs our body tells us to take it easy or that something isn’t working right. I would like to focus on how to improve our health so that we can keep doing what we love most. All areas of the body are important to maintain proper function, the same as all the parts of our camera and its equipment.

Let’s start with the obvious……..THE EYES !!!!

Interesting Facts About The Eyes:

• You blink about 12 times every minute.

• The number one cause of blindness in adults is diabetes.

• The human eye can distinguish 500 shades of gray.

• The shark cornea has been used in eye surgery, since its cornea is similar to humans.

• It is impossible to keep your eyes open while sneezing.

Foods that help improve eye health: Kale, oranges, peanuts, kidney beans, salmon, whole grains, apricots, carrots, eggs and any type of berries.

Remember your mom telling you that reading in dim-light will hurt your eyes? Well, she was half right. While reading in dim light won’t ultimately damage your eyes, the straining might cause headaches. The same goes for sitting too close to the TV or computer monitor. Although, it is good to takes breaks occasionally if you plan on being in front of the computer for long periods of time.

Make sure to stay up to date on your routine eye exams. At any signs of blurred vision or flashes of light, you should see your doctor. If detected early enough, there may be ways to slow down, correct or even stop vision losses. Check your family history of any eye problems or hereditary issues. Also, those individuals that smoke or have nutritional deficiencies are at a greater risk for vision loss.

Sources cited:

• My.clevland.org

• Mayoclinic.org

• www.doctoroz.com

• www.webmd.com


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