There is no July meeting because of Workshop.
Message from the Editor
Exciting Times
If there were ever a time to join the Professional Photographer's Society of New York, it is now. Not only is the 2009 state conference in Albany going to be amazing, but we're doing some great things to keep us tied together as a state organization throughout the rest of the year.
PPSNYS has a new blog now. The url is http://www.ppsnys.blogspot.com/.
We are also getting ready to launch our new PPSNYS online forum where members across the state can share ideas, events, photos and any other item they want the rest of us to share in. Stay tuned for more details as they become available.
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 June 2008 Meeting:
Coming soon
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:
Photoshop and your "Creative Vision" Part 1
(From the blog of Jonathan Penney - Digital Imaging and Printmaking)
I trust you enjoyed the slideshow in the previous post...the point was not just to show you what is possible in Photoshop, but also to get you thinking about the creative process and how it works. Remember that the essence of creative thinking is simply combining the ideas of others in new ways. A couple tips to get you going...
First, look for "inspiration" images, they all around you; movies, television, magazines, CD covers, art history books, the internet, photography showcase books; all these images are the raw material for your own "creative vision"...
Click here to read more...
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.
- Kevin & Gwen Carlson are pleased to announce the Graduation of their daughter Emily Rose Carlson.
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.
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:
- 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
