PPGCS Newsletter: May, 2003

NOTE DATE CHANGE DUE TO HOLIDAYS!!!

Studio Tours See the latest, greatest, and the changes.

September 18

Mary Lynne Ashley

Mary Lynne Ashley runs Ashley Photography out of her home studio in the Old North End of Colorado Springs, where she specializes in creating unique custom portraits of babies, children and maternity. Her portraits have earned the Seal of Approval from the Professional Photographers of America, and have won regional and local awards as well.

Like many photographers, her interest in photography grew out of a desire to capture her own children on film. Since that time, she has made the switch to digital, with no intention of turning back.

She feels strongly that the best way to grow as a photographer is to network with other photographers, and has found the Professional Photographers' Guild of Colorado Springs to be invaluable in that area. She is influenced by many of the top children's portrait photographers in the field today, and continues to hone her skills through seminars and contact with other photographers. Examples of Mary Lynne's work may be viewed at www.ashleyphotography.com.

  The Professional Photographers Guild of Colorado Springs is proud to announce the 1st annual Professional Photographers Guild Exhibition at the Pikes Peak Center.
The Guild is very fortunate to have procured space at the Pikes Peak Center for our member’s only exhibit. Our work will be displayed from July 7th 2003 through August 25th 2003 giving us an amazing opportunity for exposure both for the guild and our personal businesses. We will be hosting an opening at the center for all of our clientele. The open house will have catered food and a cash bar. Events that have been scheduled during our time at the center to date include Stomp, Tommy Dorsey, Heart, Paul Rodriguez, Baxter Black and Allison Crouse. This will bring high end, targeted exposure to all who participate. 

  As of today we have had several members sign up and pay. Please remember that the May 15th meeting will be the last chance for you to PAY and spaces will be given out only to those with paid memberships AND paid show fees of $150.00.  We will be assigning your space at that meeting.

Q. What will it cost?
A. The minimum charge will be $150. This $150 will purchase 12 ­ 15 linear feet (depending on exact location) in the lower level lobby (photographs must be framed) or approximately 20 linear feet in the upstairs mezzanine (photos may be framed or mounted on Gator board with back brackets). Additional feet may be purchased as space allows.

Q. How am I ever  going to afford the cost of production and framing?
A. The Guild has arranged for special printing discounts at Accent Photo Imaging and framing discounts with several local framers.

Q. Who may display?
A.  Any Guild member. Paid members in good standing as of Jan 1st 2003 will have priority. Newer members will have second priority

Q. How will the public get information about MY business?
A. Each artist will have a table for brochures and business cards provided by the guild. Each artist will also invite his or her clientele to the opening.

Q. What about next year?
A. Members in good standing that displayed this year will have priority.

Q. Can I sell my work there?
A. Yes. All work will be labeled “For Sale” or “Not for Sale” and the PPC will have a register there to take the money. The PPC will keep a 20% fee and the balance will be forwarded to the guild within a week. Sold items should be left on display or replaced.

Q. What about size restrictions?
A. A minimum size will be 11x14 and there is no maximum.

Q. What about insurance?
A. Each artist will need insurance and we are looking into some options for our members.

Q. When do I sign up?
A. Sign up will start at the next meeting (April 17, 2003) and go through the following meeting (May 15, 2003). You must pay in full at time of sign up. We will draw at the May meeting to reserve space.

Q. How many of us will be displaying our work?
A. Space is limited. However, there should be enough space for ten to twenty of us.

This is going to be a team effort and we will have some bugs to work out this first year but we believe that this is excellent exposure for very little money.

Black Markers
      Marks-a-lot brand
      Sanford brand
      Generic grocery store brand
Positionable Mounting Spray 3M
      Photo supply store or dept. store
Positionable Mounting Paper 3M
      Kleider
Mount Board
      16 x 20 Size from Kleider
      (use double thickness) best white/black
      Art Supply House may also carry this