Newsletter March 2010
The Finger Lakes Section of PPSNYS, Inc. will hold it's monthly meeting on
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
at **ABIGAIL'S**
1978 Routes 5&20 in Waterloo, NY. 315-539-9300.
www.abigailsrestaurant.com
Business meeting will start at 2:00PM
* Those who have print cases ready, don't forget to bring them along
so Mark can get them to Albany for you.
Our program will start at 3:00pm. Dinner will follow the program.
Please plan to stay for a great meal and good conversation.
THIS MONTH'S PROGRAM: SHOW AND TELL
March's program will involve all the members who attend! With wedding season upon us, and the overwhelming number of album companies from which to choose, we'd like to see what YOU'RE using for your Brides. Please bring an album of your choice to share with the group and give us an idea of the reasons you've chosen this particular book, the ordering process, the type of service you receive from the company and anything else you'd like to share. If you aren't doing weddings, but use albums for other photographic services, please share! This program will give those who are attending the Conference Trade show a head start on which booth you might like to visit first. For those who aren't attending (no one in our group I'm sure), you'll have a closeup look at a variety of great albums to help with all those difficult choices.
WE NEED YOU! in order to make this program a success. Please come and help us educate each other.
Message from the Editor
It's been sunny for 3 days now. The birds are chirping and the first signs of life are beginning to emerge from the ground. These same signs that Spring is coming also stir the creative juices in my photography business. The sun is about to set on the "slow season" and tomorrow we will wake to the dawn inspiration. The timing of this years conference in Albany perfectly coincides with our emergence from hibernation. The speaker line up is great and is the perfect jump start to launch you into the busy season. If you have not yet signed up for the conference, do it now. It's worth every penny.
- Steve
Steve Chesler
Chesler Photography
Meeting Minutes:
Minutes of the February 2010 Meeting:
Attendance: Neil Sjoblom, Vince & Lyn Aiosa, Monroe Payne, Denise Weldon, Mark Griffin, Steve Chesler, Amanda Lee, Honey DeLapa, Paul Freeman, Herb Jones, Roger Smith and Dewey Neild.
New Member: Eric Hoyt, recruited by Herb.
Speaker: Mark Griffin on The 12 Elements of a Merit Print, then member print critique by with remarks by Mark, Steve and Neil.
Call to order at 2:15 by Vince Aiosa, Chairman
Secretary's Report: Motion to accept by Monroe, second by Herb, Approved.
Treasurer's Report: Motion to accept by Monroe, second by Herb, Approved.
Old Business: Honey reminded members to fill out their Service Award sheets and mail them to Olen Seidler.
Convention: Thursday, March 25 - Monday the 29th. http://www.ppsnys.com/conference.html
Monroe asked that members email him with ideas regarding convention theme parties. Mark Griffin announced that members are welcome to bring their print cases to the March meeting and he will take them to convention.
Programs:
- March @ Abagail's Bring print cases. (Honey to order dessert)
- March Convention
- April TBD
- June Photography session involving costumed models at Monroe's Farm.
- Workshop: July 19 - 24. Please check website for the latest information: http://www.ppsnysworkshop.com/
For the Good of the Order: Steve Chesler brought info from Burrell Color Lab. Honey announced that Steve Chesler had recieved his Master of Photography award from PPA.
Motion to Adjourn at 2:40
Respectfully submitted,
Neil Sjoblom, Secretary.
Photography by Sjoblom
30 Linden St.
Geneva, NY 14456
(315)789-1082
website: www.neilsjoblom.com
TIP OF THE MONTH:
- Don't miss the State Conference. You will be inspired.
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.
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 |
| Vincent Aiosa |
Section Chair |
(607) 564-3560 |
valleyviewphoto@juno.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 |
| Ameka Cooper |
Treasurer |
(585) 343-2823 |
ameka@carlsonsstudio.com |
Delegates to PPSNYS:
- Roger Smith
- Monroe Payne
- Steve Schwarz
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
