Finger Lakes Section meeting will be held on Wednesday January 16, 2008 at Nonna's Trattoria, One Railroad Place, Geneva, New York.
Business meeting starts at 2:00
Program - Travis McGarvey - B&S Picture frames. will start at 3:00. Dinner will follow the program.
Message from the Editor
I just returned from Imaging USA in Tampa and once again, my mind is spinning with new ideas to implement. I can't stress enough that if you're not taking advantage of the conferences and seminars available to us as professionals, you're really missing out on an amazing opportunity to learn, be inspired and make new friends. It was nice to see several Finger Lakes members in Tampa, as well as other members of PPSNY.
Our state conference is just around the corner and we're back in Westchester at the Rye Town Hilton, which is a great venue. But before I get ahead of myself, we need to focus on our upcoming TEP. Here are the details:
The Fingerlakes Section of the Professional Photographers Society of New York is proud to present;
A day with Jamie Hayes and Mary Fisk Taylor
Tuesday February 19th, 2008
First Presbyterian Church
300 East Main Street
Batavia NY, 14020
These two Award Winning Photographers are PPA approved business instructors. They recently toured with Hansen Fong!
For more information follow this link.
To download a registration brochure click here
- Learn from two great instructors
- Get new ideas and learn how to survive in a competitive world
- Come to Batavia (centrally located in the heart of western NY) right off the Thruway
- Last years event drew nearly 100 people, and 8 vendors for our trade show
- Enter or come and sit in on the Print Competition
- Door Prizes
- Great Hot Lunch included
Steve Chesler
Chesler Photography
Membership News
"If everyone took the time to personally invite one member..."
Its the obligation of everyone in the organization to work on membership!
-Herb Jones, Membership Chairperson
Message from the Section Chairperson
Finger Lakes Section Meeting - Wednesday January 16th, 2008 at Nonna's in Geneva.
Meeting at 2:00 PM
Agenda - finalize many details for our TEP in February items you want brought up at Council meeting 1/21
Program - Travis McGarvey - B&S Picture frames. I saw a Mini program he did at Nancy William's on matting and framing and it was outstanding.
Dinner to follow - please plan on staying so that we all can touch base and get the new year of to a rousing start.
To those who worked on and planned our December Party - a job well done.
See you all on the 16th.
- Vince
VINCE AIOSA - Section Chairperson
Message from the 2nd Vice President, FLPPSNY
Shooting In RAW
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL
Now that I have that out of my system, let's talk photography.
So are you shooting in RAW yet? I started about six months ago and WOW
I love it. If you start out using custom white balance and expose properly,
in RAW your job of processing the image or images is made much easier, as it contains all the information captured with no compression, if you do happen to miss on exposure you can normally do a dissent job fixing it. With JPG only, because of the potentially destructive compression applied,
the quality is not always there. Many cameras these days have the ability to expose a shot in High JPG and RAW at the same time. Many professionals are using this feature, as they say "to save time processing" the RAW files. It stands to reason, if you can use a properly exposed High JPG file with a good Histogram go for it. The draw back to this is you had better have 3-4 GB memory storage, because using High JPG and RAW takes up a ton of space, ie: with a 516 MB card in my camera, an Olympus E-1, I can get 124 RAW images, in JPG and RAW, I get less than 25 images, quite a difference, isn't it.
The information listed here is intended to start you thought process
on exposing in RAW and/or in both High JPG and RAW. There is a
virtual universe of computing on this topic. In Goggle along there are 10 pages with 10 different topics per page alone.
For a better understanding or additional reading information on RAW vs. JPG, go to www.jmg-galleries.com
Good Hunting……….Hank
Hank Yasses
2nd Vice-President, FLPPSNY
Message from the Treasurer, FLPPSNY
Dues for our Finger Lakes Section of PPSNYS increased by $10 to a total of $35 for the 2008 year. The state was not informed of this change and only charged us the usual $25 for section dues for 2008.
We are asking members to add the $10 for our section for the 2008 year to help cover the cost of our website.
Please remit $10 additional dues directly to:
Bonnie Saunders
PO Box 11
Groveland, NY 14462
You may also give the $10 to Bonnie at the meeting on Wednesday 1/16/07 if you are going to attend.
Thank you!
Bonnie Saunders
PPSNYS-FL Treasurer
Upcoming Speaker Line-up:
Here is our upcoming speaker line up. Please do not going to want to miss any of these. These will be great meetings to invite a guest too. Business meeting starts at 2:00 PM and speaker(s) start at 3:00 PM.
January:
Presentation by Travis McGarvey from B&S Frames.
He did a Minni presentation on how to mat photos at the Oct. meeting. He will go
into a much deeper presentation at the section meeting.
February:
TEP on the February 19, 2008.
TEP Information:
A Day With Two nationally Recognized Instructors
Jamie Hayes & Mary Fisk Taylor
Tuesday February 19th, 2008 in Batavia New York
This program is a highly energized, informative program that will benefit everyone from the newcomer to the established professional. By combining Jamie’s photographic expertise and Mary’s sound business and management skills, this studio team will show you how to create a strong and positive influence in your own market area. They will discuss and share the key elements they have used to maintain a very profitable portrait and wedding business.
Jamie and Mary will cover all aspects of Children’s Portraiture. In an effort to explain how they have successfully created qualified and happy clients they will take you through the process of a portrait consultation, the portrait session and into the sales room. This live program will include a full demonstration of posing and lighting both in the studio and on location. This program will offer suggestions for successful marketing and advertising planning as well as the importance of brand-naming your studio. Mary will spend time explaining her sales plan, which includes the importance of projection and add-on-sales.
Jamie and Mary have created a wedding business in their area that has surpassed even their own expectations. Nationally they have been highlighted in “Studio Photography and Design Magazine”, “PPA Today Magazine”, and the “Kodak Promise of Excellence Newsletter”, their local publications has named their studio as the “Best in Richmond” for wedding photography and portraiture. They will show you how they have created some of their most memorable wedding albums and images. They will discuss their business philosophy, including the marketing and sales plan used to maximize and increase their wedding business. The artistic and financial rewards of combining Mary’s photography style and design to Jamie’s traditional wedding repertoire. A posing and lighting demonstration for bridal and engagement portraits as well as wedding day posing will be demonstrated.
A Full day experience.
Only $85* if you sign up by February 8th.
* $75 for PPSNY/ PPA Members
Download and complete the registration form.
Registration Brochure
Seminar Location:
The Historic First Presbyterian Church
300 East Main St
Batavia, NY 14020
Directions: get map
Exit 48 on NYS Thruway.
Left onto Rt 98 S,
turn left at light onto Rt 5 (Main St).
Church is about 1.5 mi on right.
Schedule of Events
Tuesday, February 19th, 2008
- 8:30 am- 9:30 am .. Registration & Refreshments (all Prints should be submitted before 9:30 am)
- 8:30 am - 9:30am .. Trade Show
- 9:30 am - 11:30 am .. Program
- 11:30 am - 12:30 pm ..Print & Album Competition
- 11:30 am - 12:30 pm .... Trade Show
- 12:30 pm - 1:15 pm ...Lunch
- 1:15 pm -3:40 pm .......Program
- 3:40 pm- 4:00 pm .... Break/Awards
- 4:00pm -6:00 pm ... Program
Another great educational event hosted by the
Finger Lakes Section of the
Professional Photographers Society of New York.
Last Years event was attended by nearly 100 people! Don’t miss a great opportunity so close to home.
Only 30 Minutes from either Buffalo or Rochester.
Contact with any questions;
Kevin Carlson: 585-786-2871, Carlsons@rochester.rr.com
PPSNYS PHOTO WORKSHOP 2008 July 20-25, 2008
Hobart/William Smith Colleges in Geneva, New York
Teachers will be:
- Mark Campbell PHOTOSHOP: TURBO CHARGE YOUR WORKFLOW
- Craig Hutchings STUDIO 101
- Dave Newman DAVE NEWMAN ESSENTIALS OF PORTRAITURE
- Tony Sweet OUTDOOR AND NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY; CREATIVE COMPOSITION IN THE DIGITAL IMAGE
- J. Michael McBride CREATIVE VISUALIZATION-LET'S SEE THE LIGHT
- Ed Booth and Betty Huth WEDDINGS-THE ESSENTIALS
PPSNYS has a Scholarship Program that gives each section that buys one $100 scholarship a free $100 Scholarship. Each section is free to buy as many more $100 scholarships as they desire. This is an incentive to help with the cost of the school for members of PPSNYS.
Teacher and description
Tony Sweet M.Photog.Cr.API, MPA, Cr.CCP, FSWPP
Outdoor and Nature Photography
Creative Composition in the Digital Image
A perfect blend of location photography and specific software applications using Photoshop and nikSoftware Color Efex. There will be sunrise and sunset shoots with class time during mid day for critiques and presentations on various topics, such as compositional techniques, creative techniques, and practical software image enhancements. The local natural areas, including Watkins Glen, offer numerous photo ops.
Betty Huth and Ed Booth-Weddings-The Essentials
In their week long class, Betty and Ed will share how they use the latest in digital technology to photograph weddings. They will also cover the work flow from capture to delivery. Pricing, sales, marketing and the development of product lines will be discussed in depth. Their method of "Flow Posing" has added thousands of dollars to their bottom line. If you are just beginning to move it into the digital realm or if you want to perfect your skills and increase your business, this is a class you won't want to miss. Come, learn and have a great time.
Betty and Ed's classes are rated as one of the most fun in all the schools they have taught.
Things to be Taught
- Flow Posing of Bride and Groom - 30 poses in 5 minutes that WILL sell.
- Posing of Bride and Groom, Wedding party and groups
- Engagement sessions - How to photograph and sell
- Digital work flow for weddings
- Digital album layout ideas
- Marketing and Sales for weddings, Consultations, pricing Ideas
- Proper techniques for metering and use of strobes for digital photography indoor in studio and on location
WORKSHOP TESTIMONIALS: 2007
- I really enjoyed the week, learned a lot, made some friends, and will consider returning to your event.
- The campus is amazing. The housing is great. I really enjoyed being with other photographers. I learned quite a bit from everyone. The course was amazing.
- Friendly, cozy atmosphere on campus. Great learning center, excellent teachers.
- Course/instructor exceeded my expectations.
SEND YOUR DEPOSIT ($100 or $200 for Campbell) To Linda Hutchings/Registrar, Box 403, Elmira, NY 14902 TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT IN THE COURSE OF YOUR CHOICE. Early registration means that $100 is deducted from your tuition. Every member of PPSNYS, PPA or another state's photographic organization (PPA affiliated) is entitled to another $100 deducted from tuition. Your tuition includes the instructor of your choice, air-conditioned classrooms, a CD master set of images from your class (except for digital classes), dorm facilities, breakfast, lunch and dinner, wine and cheese party, Thursday night awards ceremony (with dinner), degree merits for PPA members, class photograph, all school photograph, diploma for your wall, workshop shirt and central parking facility. Deposits are non-refundable.
Minutes of the December 2007 Meeting:
No minutes due to Holiday Party.
News and Notes:
This is a new section of the newsletter for anyone who wants to share something of interest. It could be a birthday, a milestone, something new you're doing that you want to share, the sky is the limit. Send your News and Notes items to Steve@Cheslerphoto.com.
FINGER LAKES FORUM:
If you haven't signed up for the Finger Lakes Forum, now it the time. By signing up with an e-mail, automatic reminders of upcoming events will be sent to you. There is also a calendar listing all events. Sign on and see what's happening. There are listings for jobs and equipment also. If you have something you would like to sell please feel free to post it there. Several members have uploaded photos for you to look at. There are also a few photos from Conference.
Thank you Steve Chesler for getting this started. I hope it will become a place where our members will get together to share information.
CONTACT INFO:
Finger Lakes Officers
| Name |
Title |
Phone |
Email |
| Vincent Aiosa |
Section Chair |
(607) 564-3560 |
valleyviewphoto@juno.com |
| Dan Runfola |
1st Vice President |
(585) 669-9621 |
drunfola@aol.com |
| Hank Yasses |
2nd Vice President |
(585) 820-5971 |
hyasses@rochester.rr.com |
| Sjoblom , Neil |
Secretary |
(315) 789-1082 |
nsjoblom@aol.com |
| Saunders, Bonnie |
Treasurer |
(585) 243-3601 |
alphaandomega@att.net |
Delegates to PPSNYS:
- Vince Aiosa
- Herb Jones
- Roger Smith
- Monroe Payne
PPSNYS Business Service:
Karen Dyer, PPSNYS Business, 388 Broadway, 4th Floor
Albany, NY 12207
518-434-8830
Fax - 518-434-0072
e-mail - headquarters@ppsny.com
PPA (404) 522-8600
The Finger Lakes Section is a section of the Professional Photographers' Society of New York State, Inc. (PPSNYS) which is an affiliate of the Professional Photographers of America (PPA).
The PPSNYS is a not for profit association formed in 1905 solely to instruct its members and the general public in photography; and to create, foster, promote and encourage the exchange of information among its members and the public.
The PPA is a worldwide association that exists to assist its members in achieving their professional, artistic and fraternal goals; promote public awareness of the profession; and to advance the making of images in all of its disciplines as an art, a science and a visual recorder of history.
PPSNYS (518) 434-8830
PPA (404) 522-8600
E-letter contact info:
Honey DeLapa
thelakehouse@mac.com
(585) 392-3886
Steve Chesler
steve@cheslerphoto.com
(585) 393-9242
