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September PPSO Meeting – Elizabeth Callahan on Babies!

Sep 3

Posted by admin in Meeting Information, Sept 2010

 Join us on September 13th for our monthly PPSO meeting where we will have Elizabeth Callahan with us. She will share with us how to tap into the baby market. Elizabeth will be covering marketing, how to set up a baby plan, attracting new clients and while keeping the old ones coming back and some posing tips for children 0 to 18 months. Elizabeth is a 2007 graduate of OIP&T. After the birth of her first child, she began photographing babies. She started her baby program at the end of 2008 and her business grew by leaps and bounds. The program has been so successful, that Elizabeth sees 2-3 clients daily. She was just recently awarded PPA’s Silver Photographer of the Year award and will be featured in PPA’s Loan Collection Book with one of her baby images. Its going to be a great program.

 

 

 

 

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PPSO Annual Picnic and Equipment Swap on July 12, 2010

Jun 20

Posted by admin in July 2010

It’s that time of year again! It’s our annual picnic. This is a great time to get together and hang out. This year the picnic will be held on Monday, July 12th. We will get started at 5:30 and dinner will be at 6:30.  We are holding the picnic out at Peter DeMott’s house. It’s a great location with horses, a barn and a lot of room to run around. This is a great time to just hang out and socialize with the rest of the group. You can bring any old equipment, props, backgrounds or any other photography related gear to sell or trade. We will also be doing family pictures so bring the family and be ready to smile! You can also bring your camera and photograph some of the families at the picnic. It’s a great time to practice family posing and outdoor portraiture and we couldn’t ask for a better location. So bring your family, anything you would like to sell, and your camera. Also, bring some lawn chairs, a sidedish or dessert to share and if you have some outdoor games that would be great too! Just add a comment and let us know that your coming and what dish you are bringing so we don’t all bring the same thing!!

 

Here is Peter’s address:

8390 Dayton Germantown Pike, Germantown, Ohio

And here is a link for a map to the above address:

http://maps.google.com/maps?client=safari&rls=en&q=peter%20DeMott%20photography&oe=UTF-8&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&hl=en&tab=wl

 

I hope to see all of you there!

 

 

 

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Was that a good program or were we just persuaded to believe it was?

May 7

Posted by admin in Editors Comments, June 2010, Speakers

 We spent Monday evening with Bill Parsons and learned a very valuable set of skills that we’ll all be able to put to use as we interact with potential clients and buyers.  Understanding how people think and how to quickly build rapport with those we interact with will certainly help us to increase sales and have more successful sessions.  There was a ton of lively conversation and I think everyone had a great time.  Bill is an incredible speaker and skillfully handled the peanut gallery up front. 


 

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June Workshop: Seniors with Ken Kneringer

May 5

Posted by admin in June 2010, Meeting Information

Join us Monday, June 7, 2010 for an amazing hands-on outdoor workshop with Ken Kneringer.  Ken will share the formula that has made him one of Indianapolis’s most sought after senior photographers.  He will begin the day discussing the tools that he uses and then he’ll demonstrate how he combines them with brilliant lighting and dynamic posing to create the images that today’s seniors are after.  The day will close with Ken’s post processing system and retouching tips.  This is truly a can’t miss program.

Ken Kneringer is a PPA Master Photographer, Craftsman, CPP  and is a nationallyrecognized, award winning photographer and instructor. Ken is one of only 15 “fashion shooters” for the annual Senior Portrait Artists event.  Ken’s passion is photography and it shows in the images that he creates for his clients.

 

Early Bird Registration by May 15th  PPSO Members $79.00    Non-Members $89.00

After May 15th     PPSO Members $89.00  Non-Members $99.00

At the door $110.00

***** Early Bird Registrations will be entered into a drawing for door prizes!******

 

The workshop will start at the beautiful Cox Arboretum and will finish at our regular meeting location at Bullwinkle’s in Franklin, Ohio. Lunch and dinner are provided with your registration fee.  Bring your cameras and your laptop for a great learning experience.

Questions? Email sandra@sandrareedphotography.com

 

 

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Black Belt Persuasion by Bill Parsons

Apr 17

Posted by admin in Editors Comments, Meeting Information, Speakers

Every once and a while in the group, we like to offer a program that is more business oriented. This month we’re bringing in Bill Parsons, a 20+ year veteran of the Dayton Police Department. While this may scare off some of you with questionable pasts and outstanding parking tickets, I don’t think you need to worry about anything. I mean it’s not like he’s from the IRS :-0. I first met Bill during a day long program on the topic about which he’ll be speaking and I learned a lot about how to be more effective when dealing with clients. I’m excited to put these solid techniques to use in consultations when I’m trying to get a bride to hire me, during a wedding when I’m trying to settle down a stressed out bride, and in sales meetings where I’m trying to sell a large canvas instead of an 8×10. Bill has scaled down the program for us and will share the following:

• The Ten Laws of Persuasion that describe the essential motivators of behavior and how to use these embedded traits to persuade people to do virtually anything we want them to do in very subtle ways.
• The Dual engine of persuasion and how both are used in conjunction with one another to cover all of your persuasion bases to satisfy your client’s needs & wants.
• The Foundation of building rapid rapport.  Rapport = trust and without trust it is virtually impossible to get people to do anything, this block will cover the verbal & nonverbal ways to build rapid trust and get your client trusting you in record time.

These three topics are the foundation of persuasion and are a logical place to start, as all other techniques and tactics spring from understanding these three areas. 

If you’ve ever said “I’m a terrible sales person”, this program is for you.  If you’ve ever been frustrated with a client because the client just seems to be ignoring the advice that you’re giving them to make their session better, this program is for you.  If you just seem to want to go to this program but you can’t figure out why, it’s because I already went to it.  See you there!

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A Tour Through the Deep Recesses of Photoshop by Jim Chagares, M.Photog., Cr., MEI, PPA Certified, Certified EI

Mar 16

Posted by admin in Editors Comments, Meeting Information, Speakers





In 2007, Jim received the ASP Gold Medallion Award from the American Society of Photographers for his Loan Collection album entry “Messengers to the Creator.” His album was also chosen as Album of the Year by Professional Photographers of America. In 2008, Jim was the first to receive the ASP Gold Medallion Award twice for his album entry “The Otter Family”.
In 2009, Jim & Deb received the ASP Regional Medallion Award for their multi-maker album “Great Coastal Brown Bears” Their entry scored a 100 at the Mid-America Regional Conference.
In 2010 Jim received a 100 for his album “Yellowstone: Backcountry Journey” at the Mid-America Conference. His was again the recipient of the Regional Medallion and the Canon Par Excellence Award.
In 2007, 2008 and 2009 Jim won Photographer of the Year at Professional Photographers of Indiana.
He has held the Indiana Digital Imager of the Year title 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008 and 2009.
In 2003, Jim won the Photographer of the Year title at the Mid-East States Regional print exhibit in Columbus, Ohio.
He is a three time Photographer of the Year at the Indianapolis Professional Photographers Guild.
Jim is also the recipient of the Imaging Excellence Award from Professional Photographers of America for over 13 Loan Collection Images.
Jim has placed in the Top Ten Indiana photographers the past eleven years.
Jim’s image “Majestic” was selected to receive the Foveon Award at the 2001 Mid-East States Regional Convention, then was selected to be a part of the American Society of Photographers’ Photographic Hall of Fame. Majestic was then selected to appear on the 2001 Loan Collection Book cover.
He is a four time winner of the Professional Photographers of Indiana Platinum Award for the highest scoring image.
In 2004, 2005 and 2008 he received the ASP State Elite Award for the highest scoring image.
Jim is a nationally approved photographic exhibition judge for the Professional Photographers of America.

Bio and Program Description
Prior to opening his portrait, wedding and commercial studio in 1988 Jim taught elementary school for 14 years. Jim began making the transition from film to digital in 1995. This was long before digital instructors, digital cameras and affordable scanners. Files were being scanned by service bureaus, manipulated and a new negative made for traditional printing.
He is fortunate to make his living as a portrait photographer, a dream come true. It is no secret, however, that his true passion is nature photography. He loves the challenge of the elements be it sub zero weather, snow, poor light, wind, rain, sweltering heat or insects. He cherishes his time in nature telling the story of animal behavior that most people rarely get to see.
Jim is dedicated and passionate about wildlife photography, patiently waiting for animals to share their life with him in the wild. It is his vision to capture and share the beauty of wildlife and nature with others.
Jim will demonstrate his postproduction Photoshop techniques that will make your images rival others. He will take you through the deep recesses of Photoshop. If you know Photoshop well enough to get around, but aren’t using many of the advance features, this program will prove invaluable in raising your awareness and skill level to new heights. The latest insider tips will teach you how to create and edit images with expert results. Learn how to apply techniques to real-world situations.

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February Focus

Jan 25

Posted by admin in February 2010, Meeting Information

Tom Walter started our year out right with his great program that took a look at the business side of photography. We are really excited about our February speaker. It was clear from the annual print competition that there was a great deal of interest in learning more about lighting so we invited Lew Everling to speak in February. Here’s some info on Lew:

Although most people first come to know Lew Everling as an extraordinarily gifted photographer, those who know him well understand that his dynamic personality and passion for life is unquestionably his greatest talent. Lew has learned how to turn his passion into profit by thinking outside the realms of traditional photographic thought with inventive marketing techniques and old world service oriented philosophies.  It’s the personality that becomes a magnetic force in your approach to your clients, your work and passion for the craft. From the age of 11 when he learned to make a black and white print on an elementary school field trip, Lew has immersed himself in photography, earning his Craftsman degree in just under 6 months. An avid volunteer with PPA, PPI, ASP and the Silly Smiles Inc. Lew enjoys watching others grow and share in the excitement of that “ A ha” moment when it all comes together. Lew owns a 2300 square foot studio/gallery in Kokomo, Indiana just minutes from a 3-acre portrait park. Lew teaches new and establishes artists how to creatively promote themselves by embracing life-long learning opportunities, creating strong networking circles, and developing effective self-promotion collateral.

Join us for Lew’s program on Lighting. Here is some information on what would be covered:

Today more than ever professionals need to set themselves apart from the pack. It’s not always the flashiest equipment that does the trick, but how you use what you have. Putting everything together as a professional the most efficient way to do that is through mastering your lighting skills. Putting your compositional skills to work, some emotion and creating the mood with subtle control of highlight and shadow is what will set you apart from the department stores and so many competitors. I teach some very simple changes that can be done with just about any existing set up to make your work sing!

Also, don’t forget to bring your entry for the “8×10″ Monthly Print Competition. Winners receive points towards becoming “Photographer of the Year.” Remember, the print does not have to be 8×10 in size – it just cannot exceed 100 square inches.

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January Meeting Information

Dec 21

Posted by admin in January, 2010, Meeting Information

“THE ART OF BUSINESS IN THE BUSINESS OF ART”

Tom Walter


Tom’s career in photography began as a love affair – literally.  Working as a business and financial planner, Tom met his future wife Cheryl, who was working for a local photographer.  They bought the studio, went into business together, and got married – in that order.  For 19 years they have grown Stone Garden Studio into a solid studio business that has survived a location change, a name change and several downturns in their local economy.  Their “division of labor” is a major factor in the studio’s success.

Tom is a St. Marys, Ohio native with a B.A. in Economics from Yale University.  He has operated a business and estate planning practice in addition to Stone Garden Studio and has 9 years of experience in the technology field.  As a hobby, he coaches – high school and junior high levels.  In 2004, he completed the Approved Business Instructor class at the PPA offices in Atlanta, and he is currently working toward his Craftsman degree and Certificate of Business Management.

The Art of Business in the Business of Art -Program information


Few industries have gone through such drastic change as the photography industry.  The conversion from film to digital capture not only changed how professional photographers do business, but with whom professionals are competing for business.  The digital age also brought a new required skill set in computer technologies – from photo enhancement of images to web site development for advertising and marketing.  Heap on top of that a couple economic recessions, a flood of new photographers, and there are a lot of “established” photographers looking for gainful employment.

Tom will recount and discuss a spectrum of decisions that his studio has made to keep it successful and growing.  From photography techniques to targeting a market and basic business structure and development, this program will cover ideas that worked (and maybe a few that didn’t).  Business based pricing and pitfalls to profitability will give anyone attending some solid concepts for consideration in their own business.

This is a program you do not want to miss!!

See y’all on January 4th!!

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Christmas Party & Chinese Gift Exchange

Nov 21

Posted by admin in December, Meeting Information

The December Meeting is the Annual Christmas Party and Chinese Gift Exchange.The theme this year is “Island Paradise Holiday Bash”

Lots of fun – lots of activities this year!!

DOOR PRIZES!! AWARDS CEREMONY!!

GREAT FOOD!!          GREAT FELLOWSHIP!!

ISLAND PARADISE PORTRAITS!!!

CHINESE GIFT EXCHANGE!!!

Be at the normal meeting location – Bullwinkles Middletown
Registration/Social Hour – 5:00 – 6:00 PM
Dinner – 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Activities begin – 7:00 PM

You should have received your invitation in the mail by now. If you did not receive an invitation, please contact Bob Strausburg, Lisa Deaton, or any of your Board of Directors for all the details.

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Focus – November Issue

Oct 22

Posted by admin in Meeting Information, November

November – The month of our Annual Print Competition. Get your prints ready to enter! Participate and get feedback from the judges on what you can do to improve your prints (if anything) and then enter in the Mid-East States Print Competition at the PPO Convention next March. Let’s see each of us get at least one Merit next spring!! Wouldn’t that be SUPER!

Our judges this year are not only extremely qualified, they are excellent teachers – they share their thoughts very constructively with practical suggestions you can implement to improve your submissions. They are Doug Boylan, Mark Garber and Rich Newel.The Print Competition rules follow:

PRINT COMPETITION RULES

CATEGORIES: Portrait, Wedding, Illustrative, Commercial, and CDAlbum.

1st, 2nd & 3rd place will be awarded in each category, with verbal judging critiques given to each entry.

The Judges will also present an award for the highest scoring  FIRST TIME ENTRANT and 3 Judges Choice Awards.

SUBMISSION CRITERIA:

Prints:

-Print entries must be permanently mounted on standard mount board material. No glass,stretcher frames, canvas or frames allowed.

-Submission form must be taped to the back of each entry form.

-Images of any shape and size are allowed but must be mounted on 16×20 mount board.

-Mount board thickness should be 1/8 to 3/8 inch think, not to exceed 3/8 inch.

-Exception: PPA Master of Photography Degree holders may submit images of any shape and size on a mount board with a minimum of 80 sq. inches, not to exceed a maximum of 480 square inches, with the largest dimension not to exceed 24 inches.

-The entry must have been captured and created by the entrant.

-The entrants name shall not appear anywhere on the face of the entry.

-There is no limit to the amount of entries submitted, cost per entry is $5.00 each

-Entries must be submitted by current PPSO members only.

-No two entries shall be of the same subject.

-Entries previously merited at any PPA competition shall not be eligible.

CD Album Entries:

-Albums may be submitted at a cost of  $5.00 each.

-Use one separate CD for each album entry.

-Images are to be .jpegs sized to 2560×1600 @ 300 dpi., sRGB color space.

-Begin the CD Album with a blank page numbered 01.

-Number the following pages consecutively.

-Write your name and the category entered on the CD and the entry form.

-Images in the album must be the work of the entrant.

-If the album is a combination of multi-makers it must be so noted.

-Any studio or identification of the album must not appear in the presentation.

Photographer of the year will be the photographer with the three highest scoring images (print score) overall.

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