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Quarterly Bulletin Professional Photographers Society of New York State www.ppsnys.com sherrie fryxell, editor winter 2019 See Page 2 to find out how It’s Coming Soon ... and it’s FREE FOR MEMBERS!
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Quarterly BulletinProfessional Photographers Society of New York State
www.ppsnys.com sherrie fryxell, editor winter 2019
See Page 2 to find out howIt’s Coming Soon ... and it’s FREE FOR MEMBERS!
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All Current Members are Eligible:Renewals, Aspiring, and Lifetime!
Volunteers are needed at FocusNY. Consider helping out.Contact Barbara Bovat, [email protected] for more information.
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RACHAEL BOER “Marketing - Make It Happen”
JEFF DACHOWSKI “Selling for Success”
KIRA DERRYBERRY “Level Up-One Light Made Simple”
MARY FISK TAYLOR “Creating & Maintaining aProfitable, Sustainable, Successful Business”
JAMIE HAYES “Still Fun After All These Years - Maximizing Your Potential”
AUDREY WANCKET “Demystifying PPA Benefits”
Rachel will empower you with practical ideas on how to build your business by utilizing a stratigic marketing calendar and how to go out and find clients rather than waiting for them too find you.
Jeff will teach solid approaches to overcome many of the mental roadblocks. He will cover the psychology of sales, increasing client engagement, enabling customer buy in, closing the sale and more.
In a live demo, Kira will guide you through selecting the right light modifiers and learn how to see how the light falls to flatter the subject using tools that won’t break the bank.
Jamie will share his use of today’s technology, outsourcing and streamlining to make an amazing income stream and creative outlet for his business of 25 years while still enjoying a great life.
Audrey is the incoming President of PPA. She will enlighten you on the reasons why a PPA membership is an essential element for all professional photographers and how PPA can make your more successful.
Mary will cover how extensive branding, public relations, dynamic sales plans and powerful marketing strategies have kept her two busineses sustainable, grossing well over one million dollars a year.
P P S N Y S C O N V E N T I O NAT VILLA ROMA, CALLICOON, NYM A R C H 2 - 4 , 2 0 1 9
STEVE CHESLER ”Vintage is In”In this two part hands-on class, Steve will show you how to adapt and shoot with vintage SLR lenses on your digital camera using specific adapters from K&F Concepts. In part 2, he will review his Photoshop techniques to create unique images. Buy and bring the adapter from Hunt’s with you.
S P E A K E R L I N E U P !
ELLA CARLSON “A Universe of Possibilities”Join Ella for a short introduction to some of Photoshop’s out-of-this-world potential. Learn a number of ways to use Photoshop’s painting options to enhance, retouch and create original artwork from any kind of photograph. It will be a fun, crazy and eye-opening talk to inspire and entertain you
TRISH LOGAN “High School Seniors -Creating a Demand for your Brand””
The HS Senior market is changing. Learn what it takes to get their attention, get hired and achieve great sales. Discover how to profit by combining prints, books and more. Trish will talk about networking, and the language she uses when photographing and setting up a sale.
A Word from ourPresident
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If you haven’t heard, there is some exciting news for PPSNYS members about our upcoming convention, FocusNY, at the Villa Roma on March 2-4, IT WILL BE FREE! Members who have paid their 2019 dues by February 10th will benefit by attending a great educational event as part
of their membership this year. BTW we have also extended the Early Bird discount to Feb. 10 as well, so you will pay the lowest renewal rate. We have lined up nine of the best speakers in the industry. We have specifically found educators that can guide you in ways that will make your photography business grow. Not only that but we will have a truly great Image Competition this year, with 5 first class jurors (4 PPA Approved Jurors and 1 PPA Juror in training). The competition will be an all-day event held on Saturday, March 2nd. With the competition being held before the projected deadline for PPA District Competitions, you won’t want to miss this opportunity to see how your images will do at future PPA competitions in 2019. Please check out all the details of FocusNY on our www.ppsnys.com website. And of course the Sunday night party and the Banquet dinner are included as part of the package. What a Deal! Meanwhile, we are looking for volunteers to help at our convention so please contact our Convention Chairwoman, Barbara Bovat [email protected] if you can help.
Don’t forget about our 2019 Photo Imaging Workshop which is being held at the Hobart & William Smith College in Geneva, NY in the beautiful New York State Finger Lakes Wine region. This year, the Workshop is being held on July 28-August 2nd. We have four fantastic Photography educators coming to give us the best week of photography learning available in the Northeast US. Go to www.ppsnysworkshop.com to get more information on our instructors and class description. Our promotional pamphlet is avail-able now at your local section meetings. Look for it and sign up now to secure a place in the class you desire. And PPSNYS members get Workshop discounts too!
I am also pleased to announce that at our January 14th Council meeting we approved a new section to our Photographic Society. The Western New York section which is based in the Buffalo region, is now bringing in new members who are looking to learn all they can to turn their passion for photography into a sustainable and profitable business. Their new President, Emily Robinson sees a lot of growth potential for her new and dynamic section.
All Sections should be looking to organize a TEP (Talent Exchange Program) each year. PPSNYS will support the sections for an all-day (6.5 hour) TEP programs with a $200 contribution for a qualifying event. Since PPSNYS’ chief goal is to educate our members to be better photographers, TEP’s are important components of our mission.
Our Membership Chairs, Al & Elisa Knataitis have been able to compile lists of non-member photographers, who could become new members. Each of our sections should look for ways to find local photographers that need to learn all they can to improve their photographic skills with education and networking with other photographers. I thank Al & Elisa for the good work. It is important that we all realize that Membership is everyone’s job. Find a new member.
Hope to see you at FocusNY.
Sincerely,
Alan VollweilerPresident, PPSNYS
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Greater NY Section News!
PPGNY hosted a Free TEP with Ken Sklute on February 11th. Ken is proud of his Canon Explorer of Light status held for many years, a Kodak Mentor, an Epson Mentor, an Adobe Influencer, a Delkin ImageMaker, a Datacolor Expert and an FStop Gear Team Pro.
2018Jan 16: Image Competition; Judges Frank Dispensa & Scott DereFeb 20: Jim Christensen; “Expand Your Creative Space” Mar 20: David DesRochers; “Creating Art with your Camera”Apr 17: Alan Perlman; “Editing with Luminar”May 15: Image CompetitionJun 19: Scott Dere; “Photography in the Wild: Photographing Animals in their Natural Habitat”Sep 18: Image Competition
Hudson ValleySection News!
P R O G R A M S C H E D U L ELaCasa Vicina, 1015 Little Britian Rd, New Winsor, NY
New Western Section!It is with great excitement that a new section in western NY has been established. The new section, Western New York, will cover the Greater Buffalo area and will be headed by its new President, Emily Robinson. The current Buffalo/Niagara Section still exists but has been dormant for a long time and it was thought that a new start would be a clean way forward.
With the approval of the Western Section, we have four new members of PPSNYS. Emily assures us that there is a great need for an organization like ours in her area, so we look forward to the addition of new members in the future.
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WestchesterSection News!
PROGRAM SCHEDULE
2018Jan 22: Omar Lopez; ‘Intro to Social Media for PhotographersFeb 26: Image Competition & Best 2018 Image PlaqueApr 23: Julie Stauffer; “iPhone Camera Photography Tips and Tricks”May 28: Lisa Cuchara; “Blending Modes”Jun 25: Image Competition Aug 27: Steve Labkoff; “Photoshop Tips & Tricks, Time Lapse and Lightroom Talks”Sep 24: Image Competition Oct 22: Ken Bovat; “Lighting, Posing & Color’Nov 19: Image CompetitionDec TBD: Holiday Party; Ciao’s 7:00 pm
David Chen Chinese Restaurant85 Old Mt Kisco Rd, Armonk, NY
CapitalChamplain
Section News!
January 28: ‘Preparing for Competition’ Master Photographers Ken Bovat and Mark Sweeney will judge, score and critique member images. Suggestions for image naming is also a part of this annual meeting.February 15: ‘Tools of the Trade’ with Rob Near, our own CC member will tell us all about Luminosity Masks and more!March 18: GAT Meeting (Give and Take) with a model at Ruth Wedge’s studio. This is a hands-on event.Various Field Trips & Picnic TBD: Hands-on photo trips to locations such as June Farms with model, Waterfalls, Light Painting, River Kyaking, Downtown Albany at Night, etc.
Moscatiello’s, 99 N. Greenbush Rd, Troy, NYPROGRAM SCHEDULE
Monthly themed image critiques are held at each General Meeting other than January. Members choose their favorite and Master Photographers critique them. Member’s Choice winner selects the next theme.
WPPA Member gathered for their annual party at Ciao!, an Italian Restaurant in Eastchester, NY, Tuesday December 18th, 2018
Top L to R Front: June & Joel Greenspan; Nellie & JJ Donnelly, Eric Wessman.Back: Ron Carran, President-Frank Mohalley, Jeanne & Mario Cavalli, Patricia & Alan Vollweiler.
WPPA Board and Officers for 2019L to R: Eric Wessman, Richard Getler, VP Alan Vollweiler, June Greenspan, President/Treasurer/Secretary Frank Mohalley, & (insert) Brian Madden
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Northern Section News!
Feb: Natalie Wendig; ‘Set Prices & Make Money in Photography’ - at Natalie’s Studio in Potsdam Mar: Gidget Wainright; ‘Hands-on Workshop-Topic TBD’ - Gidget’s Studio in GouverneurApr 3: Alison Merker; ‘Light is Light’Jun: Ed Guarante; “Adding Drama to Your Wedding Photographs”Jul: Danielle Thorne; “Live Workshop & Model Shoot”TBA: Melanie Anderson; Possible TEP
PROGRAM SCHEDULESavory Downtown, 300 Washington St, Watertown, NY
Northern is planning an exciting year ahead! The new year started off with a program by our President, Jennifer McCluskey of McCluskey Photography in Canton about “Marketing 101.” She taught us how to use online methods for getting more business in the new year.
Top Photo: Natalie Wendig of Natalie’s Studio had a little fun with her children’s holiday photos. The idea was to have her baby girl be the gift of her 3-year old son for Christmas. The kids had their own opinion about that though.Bottom: TCA Photography Studio, Misty Thomas created this Valentine themed portrait.
Why Get a PPA Degree?When you make the decision to pursue a degree from PPA, you’re making the decision to better yourself and your business.
Each degree requires a different combination of merits, but 25 is the magic number of merits required to earn any PPA degree. Merits can be accumulated in four way: Exhibition Merits, Speaking Merits, Artist Exhibition Merits and Service Merits. Learn more at www.ppa.com
Photographic Craftsman (Cr.Photog) Master of Photography (M.Photog) Master Artist (M.Artist)
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Your tuition ($1095.00) includes a prominent instructor of your choice for the week, air-conditioned classrooms, dorm facilities, breakfast, lunch, dinner, the wine and cheese party, Thursday night banquet, degree merits for PPA members (if PPA member), class photograph, diploma for the wall, commerative Workshop shirt, and central parking facility.
JULY 28-AUG 2*, 2019Hobart & William Smith College,
Geneva, NY
(located on Seneca Lake, between Syracuse and Rochester)
Don’t Miss This Opportunity to Unlock Your Earning Potential$100 deposit* will reserve your place today at ppsnysworkshop.com
*Deposit is non refundable
BERTBEHNKEThe CompletePhotographer
ARTBECKERArchitecturalPhotography
DAVIDAKOUBIANNature Photography
JAMIEDAVIDSONBreaking Through the Barriers in Your Photography
* NOTE: Date Change due to College Conflict
Call or Email Linda Hutchings for more information about discounts and registration:Phone: 607-733-6563 Email: [email protected]
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BUFFALO NIAGARA James Gavacs, President [email protected] CHAMPLAIN Sherrie Fryxell, President [email protected] Ruth Wedge, Vice President Rob Near, Secretary/TreasurerFINGER LAKES Brent Walton, President [email protected] Alan Knataitis, Vice President Neil Sjoblom, SecretaryGREATER NEW YORK Scott Dere, President [email protected] Daniel Krieger, Vice President Timothy Daley, Treasurer Tina Don, SecretaryGREATER ROCHESTER Adrien DeJesus, President [email protected] Linda Hayes, Vice President Patrick Luke, Treasurer Miranda Joly, SecretaryHUDSON VALLEY Steve Moses, President [email protected] Gina Babbage, Vice President Mark Kovner, Treasurer Steve Lynch, SecretaryNORTHERN Jennifer McCluskey, President [email protected] Gabrielle Thomas, Vice President MistyAnn Thomas, Treasurer Jane Morgia, SecretarySOUTHWESTERN Jon Hart, President, VP, Secretary [email protected] Michael Ham, Treasurer Jonathan Hart, SecretaryWESTERN Emily Robinson, President [email protected] WESTCHESTER Frank Mohalley, President/Treasurer [email protected]
SECTION OFFICERSALAN VOLLWEILER, President [email protected] 914-649-0589
STEPHANIE CUNNINGHAM, Vice President [email protected]
MONROE PAYNE, Secretary, Treasurer [email protected]
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