The Finger Lakes Section of the Professional Photographers' Society of NYS will hold it's monthly meeting on Wednesday, October 17, 2007.
Our meeting will be held this month at:
Williams & Williams Studio, 302 W. Water St. Painted Post, NY. view map.
The Business Meeting will begin at 2:00PM
AGENDA - TEP Plans set up committees, Nov. meeting in Geneva - program on album design, Dec. holiday gathering
PROGRAM will be given by Nancy Williams following the business meeting.
Message from the Editor
As wedding season begins to wind down, I find myself reflecting on the changes that have occurred in the relatively short but busy season. This industry changes so fast, it's nice to see the personal growth keeping pace with it. We've had the opportunity to break into destination weddings this year, including one in Mexico City. We've had phenomenal success with Trash the Dress sessions and our Urban Prom senior photos.
The most exciting thing however has been the growth of my second team of photographers, which include my sister Ellen, my sister-in-law Sandi, and my right-hand in the studio Amanda. Their passion and excitement for the industry and their personal expression has been nothing short of awesome. I have created a new slideshow of their work from this season and I'm proud to invite you to watch it. Hopefully their work will inspire you as much as it has myself.
View Slideshow
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
VINCE AIOSA - Section Chairperson
Message from the 2nd Vice President, FLPPSNY
Finger Lakes T.E.P. News
This year our very own Finger Lakes PPSNYS, is slated to have another great pair of speakers. Mary Fisk-Taylor and Jamie Hayes. They are highly regarded national and international speakers and highly talented photographers. Please keep the date on your calendar, February 19th, 2008. We will again have it in Batavia, so we will be able to offer this T.E.P to all interested at a more convenient location. To learn more about their style and talent, go to, www.hayesandfisk.com….SEE YOU THERE!!!
The Inter-Net…A Great Sales Tool
In the recent months, I have "hired" a great sales aid, The Inter-Net. You say, what! At one time I thought using an on-line company to handle my sales of extra print orders was, well ridiculous. However, not anymore,
I have been using Collages.net for about 2 months, and it was the best business decision I made this year. Since I have been using them, one 4 hr. wedding brought in an extra $475, and a 30 minute 60th Wedding Anniversary totaled out at $675 and from it I scheduled a senior portrait session. Also, I did a fundraiser for the Darfur Relief Fund in Ontario, NY. The orders added $200 extra, not bad.
Collages.net is just one of the companies offering this service. It works, so look around and pick one you are happy with, and see your profits grow, with little effort on your part.
Hank Yasses
2nd Vice-President, FLPPSNY
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.
October:
TBA -- Suddenly we have more than one excellent opportunity for a speaker. Stay tuned.
November:
A lot of members wanted someone to present album design, we have it ad Nonna's on November 14 th. Note that this is a week early, since the 21 st is the day before Thanksgiving. Mark you calendars.
Dan Hammel, PPA Cert. M.Photog.Cr. ABI
Executive Director of Sales and Marketing
The Leather Craftsmen Company
Dan Hammel, M.Photog. Cr. ABI, FSWPP
Certified Professional Photographer
Dan is an award winning photographer and lecturer serving the photographic industry for over 30 years. His programs on album design, business, and marketing have helped motivate, stimulate and educate photographers all over the country. Hammel has won many awards for print competition and was awarded Arizona Photographer of the Year in 2004 as well as the PPA National Award. He is proud to have earned 7 Fuji Masterpiece, 2 ASP State, and 2 Kodak Gallery awards.
“You Can Judge A Book By It’s Cover”TM
Dan Hammel presents various style Custom Bound Albums that will make the most discriminating bride and groom sit up and take notice. He will provide valuable insight into creating and designing wonderful wedding and special event album presentations. Also described in detail are alternative presentation methods for the portrait photographers that want to enhance their fine work. This section talks about how to create a story line for a family or children portrait session. Also discussed are ideas about marketing these styles of portrait books as companions to framed images. Dan will also illustrate custom cover design; custom page layouts and configurations, unique storytelling concepts, and various custom bound album styles that will make your studio stand out from the rest…
December:
Date/time/place to be decided for a social meeting. I'm going to go out on a limb and predict that if they are anything like the last few December gatherings that a great time will be had by all. Get together with friends, socialize, get tips and hints, ask those questions that you don't want to ask in front of the group. Just have a great time. Maybe Craig will even give some Photoshop help at a reduced rate for the holidays. Thanks for the help already.
TEP Information:
Education is the key to your future!
You're invited to share in a unique, on location, Photographic Educational Event.
February 19th, 2008
"This program is a highly energized, informative program that will benefit
everyone
from the newcomer to the established professional."
Only $75 if you sign up by February 8th.
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
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.
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 September 2007 Meeting:
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.
- Steve Chesler has been named as PP of A's prestigious Photographer of The Year. Congratulations Steve. You must still be on "cloud nine". The very first time I meat him and saw his work, I knew Steve was headed for great things. Here is a part from his Blog.
- submitted by Hank Yasses
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
