PPGCS Newsletter: September, 2003

Volume 14, Issue 9

A message from the President...

We owe a big thank you to Sally and Mark from Accent Photo for the great tour and the use of their facility for our last meeting. (Yummy snacks, too). We also greatly appreciate Sally's donation of two wonderful door prizes. I think everyone there learned something useful about Accent's capabilities.

Another big thank you to Wilson for his presentation. I am sure that we will be referring a lot more business to him after seeing what great things he can do to compliment the "still" photographers in our group. It was very interesting to see what a different perspective a videographer works from.

I hope everyone has their competition prints ready for our competition on September 18th. Remember that we do not compete against each other's work. We are competing to meet the standards set forth by PP of A. Please don't be afraid to enter a particular category because you think that your work is not as good as someone else's. Judges are not allowed to compare one artist's work against another's.

-Greg Garrett,CPP

September's PPGCS meeting: Print Competition

DAVE SAMPLES
MASTER PHOTOGRAPHER
OUR JUDGE

Dave Samples is a graduate of Colorado Mountain College in Glenwood Springs. He and his wife Lisa are living proof that you can survive in a small town and have a successful portrait studio. The Samples have a studio on Main Street in Brush, Colorado. The studio is a converted home....Yes they used to live there too.

Dave is also a Master Gardener. You should see his outdoor (backyard) portrait area! He photographs high school seniors, families, proms, sports teams, schools, and just about every other need that a small town has. He is active in the local schools and civic organizations. Welcome to Dave..... and be kind to the judge!

September Member Profile:
Brian Molitoris

Some background on Brian Molitoris, Photographer.

I've been involved in photography since high school, and professionally, either part time or full time for about the last ten years. In high school physics class, I found an article by Dr. Land in the "Scientific American", May 1950, and learned how to produce color images from B/W film. Hey! no digital images!

All my photographic work is done "on location" so my customers don't have to travel; pack up children, load the van, worry about traffic. And, I've met folks that are having WAY to much fun.

I continue to invest in my skills by attending course and seminars on the topics of images, modeling ,lighting*, posing, business practices, digital imaging, and e-commerce among others. Multiple times at MAIPP, and many times at PP Colorado Programs and ongoing education at the monthly Guild programs.

PPGCS is still the best value for me. Great people, great Ideas and a good community.

Continuing photographic education contributes to my training, new ideas, new products, marketing ideas and services. Programs I have attended include Lori Rose, Rick Avalos, Don Emmerich, Chris Waldron, Terry Moore, Karen Rubin, Jack Avalos, among many others.

I use film for image "capture" and digital for most everything else. I recently bought Adobe Photoshop 7; kinda like learning to fly an F-15. Good program, but lots to learn.

I'm thinking right about here you expect to see a long list of accolades and awards....................... (watch this space)

See you at the June PP Colorado programs!

Associations.

Being a member of the following organizations:
Professional Photographers Guild of Colorado Springs
Professional Photographers of Colorado
Professional Photographers of America - CPP in progress.
Pikes Peak Arts Council.
Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce.

I got them ol' lighting ratio blues....
     2 to 1 ,
          3 to 1 ,
                4 to 1 blues........

2003 UPCOMING EVENTS

October 25, 26, 27:
PPC Fall Convention
Denver DoubleTree Hotel
Denver, CO

Buddy Stewart - Keynote Speaker
Don Blair, Terry Deglau & Michael Redford - Featured Speakers
Print Competition & Judges Print Critique
Awards Banquet
Much, much more!

Here are a few words from our Convention Chairperson, Rick Avalos:

PPC Members:

  What a line-up of talent awaits us all at the PPC Fall convention Oct. 25, 26, and 27. If you want to make money (and who doesn't?) MICHAEL REDFORD will be there to show us how!! If you want to know more about classical and contemporary photography, you are in for a real treat. No less than the legend "BIG DADDY" DON BLAIR will grace us with his style and unique teaching ability.

  How about building a business with high school seniors and cheerleader
photography as a niche? BUDDY STEWART will inform and entertain with his
personable southern flair! In addition, we will have the opportunity to
learn from a man who has seen it all and done it all! TERRY DEGLAU will dazzle us with his program on the importance of professional portrait packaging. He will also feature his work with the United Nations.

  Please join us. All you friends will be here!!!!

Rick

LATE BREAKING NEWS..

Color Central has just advised us that they will host a program Friday evening (before the convention) at the DoubleTree Hotel that will feature the Fuji Studio Master Pro system and information about optimizing the system for Color Central clients. This program is open to all PPC members attending the convention FREE off additional charge. You do not need to be a Color Central client to attend. More details soon!

FOR MORE INFO..

Detailed information and program outlines for this event are on the website NOW! Watch your mailbox (late THIS WEEK) for even more details. Your next edition of "The Scene", PPC's award winning newsletter will be in your mailbox with details in late September. Be sure to join us for the kick-off to our 30th year anniversary celebration! All this and more awaits us at PPC's Fall Convention, Oct. 25,26, 27. DON'T MISS IT!!

For more details or question call: (303) 933-9461, or check out the website at: www.PPColorado.com.

PPC FELLOWSHIP DEADLINE NEARS

The PPC Board of Directors adopted a Colorado Fellowship degree program in January, 1999. The degree program includes the: Colorado Service Fellowship of Photography (S.F.Ph.), Colorado Educational Fellowship of Photography (E.F.Ph.) and the Colorado Photographic Fellowship of Photography (P.F.Ph.).

You may go to the PPC website at www.PPColorado.com and retrieve further information and the forms to complete prior to this years convention. The registration deadline is October 1, 2003 for awards to be presented at our upcoming awards banquet. Completed forms should be faxed or mailed to Chris Waldron at Waldron's Studio. Telephone: (719) 593-7721 or Fax: (719) 955-1440.

PPC Fall Convention Early Bird Special

PPGCS members,

  This is a friendly reminder to register early so you can take advantage of the early bird discount special, for the Profession Photographer's of Colorado (PPC) Fall Convention. This is always a great convention at a bargain price. Patti Healy-Kelly and the board have done an incredible job of recruiting some of the top speaker's in the country this Oct. convention. You don't want to miss this one!!!

  Plan on having a great time and come to learn a LOT!!! The best part of this is we only have to drive to Denver to see this talent. You can also get a great rate at the hotel too!

  For more information about all the programs and events, just click on www.PPColorado.com

Come join the FUN!!!
Thomas Henn, PPA Certified, M.Photog.

PPA and NAPP Team Up to Offer Members More

ATLANTA, Ga.-Professional Photographers of America (PPA) and the National Association of Photoshop Professionals (NAPP), the two largest imaging associations in the world, today announced the formation of an alliance that will bring added strength and direction to the imaging industry. Resources shared between the two organizations will provide members with better educational opportunities, a broader view of the industry, and an even richer benefits package.

Both PPA and NAPP are trade organizations serving professional and high-end amateur photographers, yet they remain distinct enough to avoid competition. A partnership among the groups will allow for greater collaboration without the threat of cannibalization, benefiting members as well as the market in general.

PPA Director of Strategic Alliances Scott Hersh and NAPP Chief Operating Officer David Moser solidified the relationship and are confident in the progress that will follow. "This agreement will allow PPA and NAPP to share ideas, implementing only the freshest and most useful concepts for our members," Hersh said. Moser commented, "The PPA-NAPP partnership confirms the growing role technology continues to play in our industry. As PPA and NAPP strategize about future plans, our members will benefit by staying at the forefront of emerging market trends."

Initial benefits associated with the agreement are:

Discounted access for the members of each organization to the many benefits, conferences, trade shows and more offered by PPA and NAPP

Discounts on dual-association memberships

A guaranteed presence for each organization at the Imaging USA and PhotoshopWorld conventions (organized by PPA and NAPP, respectively)

About PPA

PPA, a worldwide association, exists to assist its more than 14,000 members in achieving their professional, artistic, and fraternal goals; to 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. For more information about PPA, visit www.ppa.com.

About NAPP

The National Association for Photoshop Professionals (NAPP) is a dynamic trade association and the world's leading resource for Adobe® Photoshop® training, news, and education. It is led by a world-class team of Photoshop experts, authors, consultants, and trainers who keep members on the cutting edge of Adobe Photoshop techniques and technology. With more than 30,000 members in 107 countries, NAPP is the largest graphics-related association in the world. Visit www.photoshopuser.com for more information.

An evening with John Fielder

El Paso County Parks and Bear Creek Nature Center presents:

"An evening with John Fielder" Friday, September 12th, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. $10.00 Also member Mark Kirkland is presenting: Digital Wildlife Photography Saturday October 18th, 10:00 Noon. Join nature photographer Mark Kirkland for an exciting and informative digital photography workshop. Learn about gear, technique, composition and software and then go outdoors for tips and tricks on wildlife photo shooting. Bring your camera and your questions.

Reservations required for both workshops, call 520-6387. Bear Creak Nature Ctr. Same venue as Fielder's. Also it's $3.00.

Calendar of Events, 2003

September 18

Annual Print Competition Categories: Wedding, Illustrative, Portrait

November 20

Special guest speaker Dave Black Topic: Painting with light

October 16

Special guest speakers from Fowler Photography Nebraska Topic: Creative Senior portraits

December 11

NOTE DATE CHANGE DUE TO HOLIDAYS!!!

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

The board is already working on next years speakers.
Please come to the next meeting with suggestions of speakers and topics you would like to hear.

Classified Advertising

Advertising is FREE for members!
Please submit classifieds to Sarah or a Board Member by the 3rd Thursday of the month.

Digital Imaging

Need Hi Res 35mm scans done, digital art work, or digital work done for restoration work or Print Competition?

Contact Tom Henn 481-8529

Scans

Highest resolution, best quality scans from 35mm and medium format film (neg or pos, color or B/W) on the Nikon Cool Scan 8000. Up to 50 Meg, color corrected, dust spotted. $12 per scan. (Over 50 Meg $15) Discounts for 6 or more scans.

Scans from 4X5 and 8X10 film and prints also available.

You won't find a better scan for a better price in town.

For a awesome scan, call Allison 573-7880

Instruction

Photoshop and Dreamweaver instruction,
Web site design

Contact Eric 548-0320

Advertise Here!

Contact Herb:
481-2700

SUPER MONDAY NOV. 3

Nov. 3rd - Super Monday Intermediate class by Thomas J. & Tom C. Henn

Your next horizon in creating beautiful prints. Come learn from a PPA Master Photographer and his son, the tips and tricks for work flow on Color Correction, Masking, Retouching, Layers and more. Is there a difference when working with film verses digital when trying to sharpen an image. Make your Browser work for you when handling large amounts of input files. Learn how to speedup your work with some simple steps. Come spend a day and learn a lot.

Better hurry, because this class will only accept 6 students.

Meeting Reminder:

Thursday, September 18th, 2003
Social at 6:30 pm
Meeting begins 7:00 pm
The Viewpointe Retirement Center, 555 Rockrimmon Blvd.

The 2003 PPGCS Board of Directors:

President	Greg Garrett, CPP	632-3158
Vice President	Pat Moore, CCP	264-9277
Secretary	Roy Lee	570-7988
Treasurer	Brian Molitoris	339-1939
Executive Director	Chris Waldron, Cr. Photographer, CPP	593-7721
Member at large	Coleen Swanson	475-8344
Print Committee	Sheryl Scheuer Wynn Jefferson, CPP Allison Earnest Sarah Strempke	575-9358 594-0371 573-7880 264-9293
Room Committee	Tomas Henn, CPP	481-8529
Hospitality	Kent Stuck Brian Molitoris	596-9165 339-1939
Communications	Valeria Malcom	265-8402
Newsletter Editor	Herb Wetzel	481-2700