Newsletter October 2009
The Finger Lakes Section of PPSNYS, Inc. will hold it's monthly meeting on
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
at **ABIGAIL'S**
1978 Routes 5&20 in Waterloo, NY. 315-539-9300.
www.abigailsrestaurant.com
Business meeting will start at 2:00PM
Program starts at 3:00 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.
Prospective members are always welcome.
Program Info
"Photo Booth"
Kevin Carlson, owner of Carlson's Studio in Wyoming and Batavia will present
a program about his new photo booth. You may have see articles lately about
the resurgence of the "Photo Booth" concept to weddings and parties. Those
that attended last year's state convention were able to experience it
firsthand. Kevin will go over how he constructed one from scratch, and what
experiences he has had using it so far. What has been the client reaction?
Can you make money with one? What equipment do I need? These are just some
of the areas to be covered. The booth will be set up and operational for
everyone to see and use.
Our Fall Picnic is SUNDAY October 11, 2009!
It's an informal “Fall Picnic” with the Finger Lakes, Central and Southern Tier Professional Photographers section members and their families. We are also opening it up to guests such as: speakers and any past, present or prospective members interested in attending as well.
This will be just a fun, casual outing but plan bring your camera gear for a photo scavenger hunt. The leaves have begun to change color so you can also take some great fall photos.
Place: Stewart Park, Ithaca, NY - view map
Time: 1:00 - until ?
Date: Oct 11th, 2009
When entering the park, turn right after you go over the railroad tracks. There will be tables in that area where we will meet. If it's raining we will try to use the shelter there but if it's really bad, please come anyway.We can go to a local place in Dryden called The Dryden Hotel. They have a dining room and food if we need a backup plan.
Please plan to bring your own lunch, drinks, chairs and such along with your camera gear.
If you have any photography goodies sitting around that you'd like to swap or sell, bring them along. This is the perfect opportunity since we'll have our cars right there and won't need to carry anything into a building. Just open your trunk and show your stuff. ;-)
There is nothing more fun than getting together with colleagues and friends to share photography ideas in a beautiful setting!
Photos from Summer Picnic
Message from the Editor
Harmonic Wealth
In the past I have not been much of a reader. I tend to choose magazines over books because I can dive into a nice article and be done with it just as fast feeling educated and inspired. This year however has been different. I have read more books in the past year than I have in the previous decade. Many of the books have been either business related or on self empowerment, such as The Secret.
As the busy season set in over the summer, my availability to sit down and read a book for any length of time has been somewhat limited. However, I have discovered the value of audiobooks while editing photos or in the car on a long trip to a wedding. I just finished the book Harmonic Wealth by James Arthur Ray. It has some really great concepts on focusing your thoughts and actions to create the kind of life you want. In my speaking program I ask the question, "Are you where you want to be?" If the answer is no, I recommend this book to help develop a clear mental picture of where you want to be. Without that clear vision, you'll have a hard time achieving it.
Whether it's Harmonic Wealth, or any other book, the time we spend in front of the computer or in the car is a blank canvas, waiting for you to fill it knowledge and inspiration, instead of blindly staring at pixels.
- Steve
Steve Chesler
Chesler Photography
Meeting Minutes:
- July 2009 - no meeting due to Workshop
- August 2009 - no meeting due to Picnic
Minutes of the September 2009 Meeting:
September 16, 2009
Attendance: Neil Sjoblom, Vince & Lyn Aiosa, Craig & Linda Hutchings, Steve Schwarz, Monroe Payne, Mark & Mariann Griffin, Honey De Lapa, Paul Freeman, Steve Roth, Herb Jones, Kevin Carlson, and Ameka Cooper.
Speaker: Our own Dewey Neild on calendar photography.
Call to order at 2:15 by Vince Aiosa, Chairman
Chairman's Remarks: Vince welcomed Ameka Cooper as our new section treasurer.
Secretary's Report: Motion to accept by Monroe second by Craig.
Newsletter: Concern was expressed that the section website hadn't been updated since May. Monroe said he would talk to Steve about updating newsletter.
Treasurer's Report: Accepted as read.
Dues: PPSNY President Craig Hutchings discussed the merits of the new dues structure being proposed by council. Craig pointed out that dues range widely - from $25.00 [SNAPP] to $135.00 [PPGNY]. In an effort to simplify dues and to lessen the confusion (particularly for prospective members), one proposal calls for a uniform state wide dues assessment whereas all sections would pay the same amount. In the interest of simplicity all members would be billed by the State and sections would be reimbursed their share. Proposed amounts: $100.00 per section and $150.00 for State. Members could pay their dues by credit card, and payments could be spread over 3 consecutive months. Other ideas included a website map whereby one would click on the closest section for that section's dues amount. Craig urged members to provide delegates with any ideas regarding this before the next council meeting.
Next Council Meeting October 4
Old Business: Meeting time an place were again discussed. Vince mentioned that the reason we changed the meeting time was to attract new faces, and it was questioned as to weather we had accomplished that. Steve Roth expressed difficulty in getting time off work to come to a 2:00 meeting. Kevin urged members to block off off their calendars well in advance of meetings. Motion: to revert to 2:00 meeting time until further notice -- carried. After checking the availability of Abaigails it was decided to continue to hold the meetings at Abigail's.
Programs: Monroe said he would like to have a section member speak for 10 to 15 minutes on their area of expertise at each meeting. He said this would give members a chance to "get their feet wet" without having to present a whole program.
- October: To be announced
- November:
- December:
Delegates to Council: Roger, Monroe, Denise Weldon, and Steve Schwarz (alternate). Vince is Delegate at Large (chosen by the Board of Governors)
Workshop: July 19 - 24. Linda reminded us that everyone is eligible to receive a $100.00 scholarship thanks to our Blair-Rodabaugh Scholarship endowment. Please check website for the latest information: http://www.ppsnysworkshop.com/
For the Good of the Order: Honey announced an autumn photography shoot October 11th at Stuart Park in Ithaca. BYOL (Bring your own lunch).
Motion to Adjourn at 5:45 by Linda, second Craig.
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:
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
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
