The Finger Lakes Section of PPSNYS, Inc. will hold a Monthly Meeting on Wednesday, May 21st at Nonna's Trattoria in Geneva, NY.
The Business Meeting will begin at 2:00 PM. Program will begin at 3:00. This months program will be presented by Sherman Bamper of Elmira on websites and search engine optimization. Dinner will follow the program.
Please plan to stay and share a meal with your colleagues to insure that the restaurant welcomes us in the future.
Message from the Editor
I first started going to the PPSNY Annual Conference five years ago down in Westchester. It was my first experience at a conference and I really enjoyed the educational experience and tradeshow. I didn't know anyone at the time and stayed at my sisters place in New York City. Fast forward five years to this year's conference which was back in Westchester. The education and tradeshow are still a highlight for me, however the camaraderie and friendships that I have built over the last five years are the most important parts.
In fact, this year I had the fortune of sharing the experience with my sister Ellen, who you all know, and my brother Rich who came out to visit from Massachusetts. He was very inspired by the conference and commented quite a few times on what a great group of people we have. Just this past week I had a wedding in Boston and Rich was my second shooter. I think he has the bug now to become a photographer. Below is one of the images I shot in Boston.
I also to want to congratulate my sister Ellen for earning her first Blue Ribbon competition print at this years conference. Way to go sis!
I am also very excited about the opportunity to bounce ideas off our new PPSNY President Kelvin Ringold. Kelvin has already demonstrated his desire and ability to make a difference that all of us as PPSNY members can be proud of.
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 April 2008 Meeting:
Minutes of the April 2008 Finger Lakes Meeting at Nonni's Trottoria.
Attendance: Paul Freeman, Lois Miller, Neil Sjoblom, Ameka Cooper, Nancy and Dan Runfola, Vince & Lynn Aiosa, Steve Schwarz, Karl Joyce, Craig and Linda Hutchings, Nancy and Clarence Williams.
Guests: Marlene Morris, Sherman Bamper
Call to order @ 2:10 by Vince Aiosa, President.
Secretary's Report:
Paul Freeman noted that his name was not included in the March attendance although he was present.
Treasurer's Report:
Neil handed out copies of the treasurer's report plus an addendum that was e-mailed from Bonnie.
Lois said we need a detailed treasurer's report at the May meeting.
Old Business:
Vince mentioned that Hank's health was improving but we need a delegate to replace Hank. Vince said he would ask Honey.
Council:
Meeting May 19th. Vince looking for a delegate to replace Hank who is ill. Craig mentioned that May begins our new calendar year.
Membership:
New dues structure: State is now $165.00, F L Section dues are $35.00 = $200.00 total dues.
Programs:
Possibilities for upcoming programs were discussed in round table fashion. A hands on Adobe Lightroom session was suggested. A new member suggested a program on light modification and control. Linda suggested a location shoot at a Finger Lakes winery for the June meeting. The walking path near Steamboat Landing was also suggested for a location shoot. Dan offered to check with the Town of Canandaigua for permission.
New members were asked for their input. Marlene Morris asked for a program on website design.
It was suggested that Sherman Bamper present a program on web design and he agreed for May 21st.
Picnic:
Craig and Linda have offered to again host the August picnic at Cheerful Valley Campground. Craig mentioned that he has three turkeys lined up for the deep fryer.
Convention 2009:
The 2009 convention will be held March 28 - 31 at the Desmond Hotel in Albany.
Workshop:
Linda said that although the primary mission of our workshop is to educate, there will also be "lot's of fun" this year.
Meeting adjourned at 3:00.
Respectfully submitted,
Neil Sjoblom, Secretary.
Photography by Sjoblom
30 Linden St.
Geneva, NY 14456
(315)789-1082
website: www.neilsjoblom.com
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.
- Congratulations to Ellen Chesler on her first Blue Ribbon competition print.
- Congratulations to Steve Chesler on his four Blue Ribbon competition prints.
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:
- 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
