The Finger Lakes Section of PPSNYS, Inc. will hold it's monthly meeting on
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
at **ABIGAIL'S**
1978 Routes 5&20 in Waterloo, NY. 315-539-9300.
www.abigailsrestaurant.com
*** Note the new later meeting time *** which, hopefully, will make it more convenient for everyone to attend.
Business meeting will start at 5:00PM
Dinner starts at 5:30 PM
Program starts at 7:00 PM
As always, there is no charge for members to attend this meeting and dinner of your choice will be selected from the delicious menu at Abigail's. The room is ours to use, but please plan to share dinner with your fellow photographers as appreciation to the restaurant.
If you have your print case ready for State, Craig and Linda have offered to take them for us. If you need titles, we thought it might be helpful to have a "title party". Make sure you are there early to get input from everyone. For Print Rules and forms go to www.ppsnys.com and you will see them on the main page. Bring everything filled out, along with your check, but leave the title blank if you'd like help.
This month's program will be presented by Dana Nordland, CPP. from Frewsburg, NY and member of SNAPP/PPSNYS. This program is one you won't want to miss!!
Dana Nordlund, CPP
Today's bride has no extra time. Today's mom thinking about a family portrait, doesn't have time to think about it. Today's senior, they started getting bombarded with "the best deals" while they were finishing up 11th grade. So how does a hard working professional photographer sell their art form above and beyond the soccer mom's with a Rebel and WallyWorld prints? EMOTION. Your website has the power to slow down that faster than a speeding bullet bride. She needs to stop, look and listen. My presentation will make you aware of a tremendous tool, developed by a photographer for photographers. It is very user friendly and you do not need to spend late hours reading manuals. ShowItFast will rock you.
Dana Nordlund, CPP is currently working on his Photographic Craftsman. After spending 20 some years working for labs and shooting for others, he started up dana nordlund photography in 2002. Dana is finishing his third term as President for SNAPP. In 2005, he became a Certified Professional Photographer. When asked about why he is a photographer, Dana responds, "I have seen some amazing moments and images through the lens, but the greatest thing that I have seen is the growth of our little boy. When I look at the images of him as a baby, I am thankful that I was able to stop time for that instant so we can hang on to that memory. For that reason alone, I am a photographer.
www.dananordlund.com
Message from the Editor
Opening New Doors
For the last year or so, I have been trying to establish a presence in markets outside of my tradtional area to expand my wedding season throughout the year. Doing this makes me take a look at my business from a different perspective, not so different from a brand new business just starting out. All of the success and networks I have established in my area don't exist in a new market, forcing me to start from scratch. This new perspective allows me step back and see if I would take my business on the same approach as my local one. It's like the age old question, "If I had to do it all over again, what would I do differently?" Fortunately, there is not a whole lot I would change, but it's a good tool to use periodically to re-evaluate the business and see if it's going where I want it to. Whether I am traveling in uncharted territory to open new doors, or letting the business develop were it is, I will challenge myself to see things from a different perspective from now on to stay on top of my game. Are you up for the challenge with your own business?
- Steve
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
Minutes of the February 2009 Meeting:
No February Meeting due to TEP
TIP OF THE MONTH:
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.
PPSNYS PHOTO WORKSHOP 2009
PPSNYS PHOTO WORKSHOP 2009
July 19-24, 2009
Hobart/William Smith Colleges in Geneva, New York
Teachers will be:
- Fay Sirkis - "Impressions of Art" A Photo Painting Workshop
- John Woodward -- All I Know, Mastering the Light
- Ken Sklute - Wedding Program
- Craig Hutchings - Photography 101
- Suzette Allen - Doing a Photoshop Class
- Gary Meek -- Photography - A Comprehensive Study
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.
WORKSHOP TESTIMONIALS: 2008
- Very pleased. Beautiful Facility, no politics, super educational opportunity.
- This is the best year of six. Value far exceeds minimal cost.
- Wonderful experience.
- Wonderful!! Relations formed are life long. Cannot thank you enough.
TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT IN THE COURSE OF YOUR CHOICE, SEND YOUR DEPOSIT
($100 or $200 for Fay Sirkis and Suzette Allen) to:
Linda Hutchings/Registrar,
Box 403,
Elmira, NY 14902
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.
PPSNY Forum:
The new PPSNY Forum is off to a running start. Don't to forget to sign up at www.ppsnysforum.com. This is one of your new member benefits, so take advantage of it and share ideas and inspiration with friends and colleagues across the state.
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 |
| Dan Runfola |
Section Chair |
(585) 669-9621 |
drunfola@aol.com |
| Monroe Payne |
1st Vice President |
(607) 351-8076 |
monroe@paynefamilyphotographers.com |
| Steve Schwarz |
2nd Vice President |
(607) 962-1333 |
steve@schwarzprofoto.com |
| Sjoblom , Neil |
Secretary |
(315) 789-1082 |
nsjoblom@aol.com |
| Saunders, Bonnie |
Treasurer |
(585) 243-3601 |
alphaandomega@att.net |
Delegates to PPSNYS:
- Honey DeLapa
- Roger Smith
- Monroe Payne
PPSNYS Business Service:
Karen K. Dyer
PPSNYS Business Manager
121 State Street
Albany, NY 12207
Phone: 518-434-9500
Toll Free: 877-907-7769 (877-90PPSNY)
Fax: 518-436-4751
E-mail: headquarters@ppsnys.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
