The Finger Lakes Section of the Professional Photographers' Society of NYS will hold it's monthly meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2007 at Nonna's Trattoria, One Railroad Place, Geneva, New York.
The Business Meeting will begin at 2:00PM with the Program following at 3:00 PM.
Dinner will follow the program.
**NOTE: This is one week earlier due to the Thanksgiving Holiday.
Our speaker this month will be Dan Hammel. He will be presenting insight into creating and designing wedding and special event album.
Dan Hammel, PPA Cert. M.Photog.Cr. ABI
Executive Director of Sales and Marketing
The Leather Craftsmen Company
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…
Message from the Editor
Daily Dose of Inspiration
I'm an addict! I'm addicted to inspiration. I am always searching the internet for websites and blogs that show me things in a different way. One of the blogs I visit often is Joe Photo's "Cup of Joe" website. http://www.cupofjoephoto.com/
I am also in the process of watching Joe's new DVD "Show and Tell 2", which follows Joe around four different weddings. Talk about inspiration. I will write an in-depth review when I finish watching it. You can view more details on Joe's website
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
Calendar:
Our December meeting will be party. Final details to be worked out at the Nov. meeting.
We will start off 2008 at our January meeting with a presentation by Travis McGarvey from B&S Frames.
He did a Minni presentation on how to mat photos at the Oct. meeting. He will go
into a much deeper presentation at the section meeting.
February will be our TEP on the 19th. Both Kevin and Hank have been working hard
on getting things set up. They will have materials for us at the Nov. meeting.
Check out our web page for some info and most importantly start talking the TEP
up with your contacts.
March to be determined
April is convention and we will have our reular meeting as usual. Topic will be convention follow up and a swap meet.
May and June to be filled. If you have any ideas for speakers contact Dan Runfola
Stay well. See you in a few weeks.
- Vince
VINCE AIOSA - Section Chairperson
Message from the 2nd Vice President, FLPPSNY
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.
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.
January:
Presentation by Travis McGarvey from B&S Frames.
He did a Minni presentation on how to mat photos at the Oct. meeting. He will go
into a much deeper presentation at the section meeting.
February:
TEP on the February 19, 2008.
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.
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.
Minutes of the October 2007 Meeting:
Attendance for the September, 2007 meeting at Photo Pros:
Nancy and Angelo Runfola, Vince and Lyn Aiosa, Clarence and Nancy Williams, Bonnie Saunders, Honey DeLapa, Hank Yasses, Karl Joyce, Daryb Backal, Steve Chesler.
Attendance for the October, 2007 meeting at Williams & Williams Studios:
Nancy and Dan Runfola, Vince and Lyn Aiosa, Clarence and Nancy Williams, Steve Schwartz, Steve Sherwood (guest), Linda and Craig Hutchings, Bonnie Saunders, Hank Yasses, Honey DeLapa, Neil Sjoblom, Travis McGarvey (from B&S picture frames).
Minutes of the October 17, 2007 Meeting at Williams & Williams Studios:
Our Guest Speakers: Nancy Williams and Travis McGarvey from B&S picture frame Co.
Call to order @ 2:20 by Vince Aiosa, President.
September Minutes: No minutes were taken at the September meeting at Photo Pros.
Treasurer's Report: Approved as read by Bonnie, on a motion by Craig second by Honey.
Programs: A between the Holidays party TBA. Travis McGarvey volunteered to speak at the January meeting.
Council: Craig reported that attendance has increased on a State level and 68 additional members have signed.
TEP: Hank announces TEP details: February 19, 2008 from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM at First Presbyterian Church in Batavia. Speakers will be Jamie Hager and Mary Fisk Taylor. They will present a portrait and wedding program. Cost for the program $75.00 or $95.00 at the door. Rochester's is the week before. Vendor fee $25.00 + cost of lunch.
Tables will be provided for vendors, Craig and Neil will take care of print racks, print corners (ribbons) and lights. Need one more print judge.
Conference: April 6-9 Rye Town Hilton. Early Registration is $149.00. Instead of early birds "night owl" programs were suggested.
Motion by Craig, second by Dan to assess each member an additional $10.00 because we forgot to pay the State on time. Motion carried.
Another Motion by Craig, second by Dan, to raise dues to $35.00, and to notify Karen Dyer at State. Motion also passed.
According to Honey we have 38 members.
Workshop: Linda Linda says "mark your calendars for July 20 - 25, 2008.
Membership: Craig reported on the State's new membership initiative -- "free ride" for the first year at local sections, then you must join State.
Hospitality: Between the Holidays party to be announced.
Meeting adjourned at 3:15.
Respectfully submitted,
Neil Sjoblom, Secretary.
Photography by Sjoblom
30 Linden St.
Geneva, NY 14456
(315)789-1082
website: http://www.chameleon-systems.com/sjoblom
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
