PPGCS Newsletter: October, 2003

Volume 14, Issue 10

A message from the Vice President...

Thank you to all of the members who participated in the print competition last month. What a great turn out! We had over 50 prints to be judged. The overall quality of the prints was terrific. I have seen such impressive improvements in the images. Hopefully this also improves the bottom line!

Thank you also to Dave Samples, Master Photographer, for his expertise in judging our prints. The introductory Power Point show was very informative, with explanations and sample images to bring home the points.

Thank you too, for all the help from the print committee, both regular members and last minute volunteers. It is all of us working together that makes this organization so strong. Look for your president's message in this spot next month. He was visiting a new grand-baby! Success in all you pursue… pat.

THIS MONTH'S SPEAKERS:
DAVE FOWLER & KATIE ARNDT
Fowler Photography, Ogallala, Nebraska

"Digital Tips and Tricks"

This informative program covers file management, workflow, color mgt., in-studio proofing retouching, dust spotting, special effects, soft focus techniques, and how to do multi-image collages. The techniques you will learn on how to do dust spotting will be worth more than the cost of the entire program.

Dave has been in the photography business for over 30 years. He entered his first print competition in 1991 and earned his Master of Photography Degree in 1997 and his Master Craftsman Degree in 2001. With the exception of two "scenic" images, all of his print merits came from customer files. Fowler has had two Loan Prints, one EPCOT Center print and one of only 36 images accepted for display at the 1997 International Photokina Exhibit in Cologne, Germany. See www.fowlerphotography.com for more award details.

Fowler has presented programs in Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, Iowa, Wyoming, Colorado and South Dakota. He has also taught three different Super Monday digital programs.

Fowler started working with digital in 1997 scanning proofs and doing special effects for seniors. Since that time he has graduated to being a full digital studio. The studio does an average of 150 seniors per year …all digital. Learn more from this master this month.

Katie has been a digital artist with Fowler Photography for 3 years. In addition to the normal workflow duties, Katie produces all the proof-books in-house on the XEROX 8200 printer, and does all the digital color correction, retouching and print-ordering through the up-link to the lab. Katie has discovered and developed many unique and artistic ways to do digital special effects and multi-image creations. Her special-effects ability earned the studio over $10,000 in creation fees for the studio in 2002.

Katie is also responsible for wedding and some of the children's photography at the studio. In her first folio competition at the PPN Winter Conference she won 1st Place and a Judge's Ribbon in the Open Class plus a 1st and 2nd Place in the Children's category.

In her first PPA Print Competition at HOA this year she hung all four of her prints, had one image selected for the PPA Loan Collection, received the Novice of the Year Award and placed 2nd in Nebraska's Top Ten Non-Master Photographer's List.

October Member Profile: Herb Wetzel

Herb Wetzel joined the Guild a year ago as a newcomer to the professional photographer community in Colorado Springs. Living in Monument with his wife and 3 children, Herb works his photography business from a 500 square foot home studio and 2.5 acre outdoor lot.

"I have everything around me that inspires me the most; my family, my home, my guitar, and a wonderful customer base in this town."

Moving to Monument from Denver 7 years ago, Herb bought his first medium format cameras from another local photographer selling out of the business. That launched his part time career into portrait photography.

"I started taking pictures before high school and seemed to always have a camera around my neck growing up in a small town in Virginia. In college I shot for the yearbook staff and worked up to head photographer with a staff of 5 shooting all that happened on campus daily."

That foundation of photographing people and working with deadlines gave Herb what he needed in today's fast paced world of senior and wedding photography.

"My plan is to concentrate on seniors, weddings, and family portraiture. I also shoot commercially for brochures, web sites, real estate property magazines like Christies Fine Estates, and Air Force Falcon football games."

His other business as a printing broker provides the majority of his income. This year marks Herb's 20th year in the printing industry.

"I market printed brochures, magazines, and other 4 color printing to area businesses. Printing and photography go hand in hand creatively. Membership in the Guild has taught me how to make better images, set pricing for a profitable business, and learn from the finest photographers in Southern Colorado. I look forward to improving with each Guild meeting and training opportunity."

Wetzel Photography can be reached at 719-481-2700.

Guild Snapshots in the News…

Please remember to update your membership. We are already three fourths of the way through the year. Don't miss another month of exciting adventures.

Part of your membership includes this monthly newsletter. Anyone may submit articles to be published. If you are interested, please have your article to Herb at the monthly Guild meeting or email it to hmwetzel@msn.com.

Print Competition Winners!
September 2003

Congratulations to all of our winners, and all of our participants!! Thank you to Dave Samples for being our print judge.

PORTRAIT CATEGORY
1st Place: Patty Healey-Kelly "Dawn Dancer"
2nd Place: Kent Stuck "Cloud Dancer"
3rd Place: Colleen Swanson "Lady in Waiting"

ILLUSTRATIVE CATEGORY
1st Place: Kelly Santee "Mind Effusion"
2nd Place: Rita Bales "Perspective"
3rd Place: Mark Alamo "Break Time"

WEDDING CATEGORY
1st Place: Colleen Swanson "Take Your Shoes Off And Stay Awhile"
2nd Place: Patti Healey-Kelly "Guilding Miss Lilly"
3rd Place: Patti Healey-Kelly "Ready for Love"

COMMERCIAL CATEGORY
1st Place: Mark Kirkland "Sun Tea"

Nominations 2004

NOW is the time to start thinking about next year's board of directors. We are looking for those willing to donate about 2 hours of time a month. The various openings will be announced at the next meeting. Please search your appointment books and be willing to help out the organization.

Attention ! !

The PPGCS is proud to announce the recent decision of the Board to allow a special membership rate for students. You may join the Guild for only $25 per year! This reduced rate includes all general meetings available to regular members, but does not include a chance to win the drawings for any scholarships at the annual party in January. If you can provide proof that you are a full time student, you can take advantage of this great new membership fee. Call a board member for more information.

Membership Renewal Time Coming

Mark your check books now for your membership renewal. Remember, if you pay before December 31, 2003, you receive great discounts off the regular membership price.

Send payment to:

PPGCS, c/o Brian Molitoris
1425 Royal Crest Court
Monument, CO 80132
RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED

This is the official publication of the Professional Photographers' Guild of Colorado Springs, Colorado (PPGCS). It is published monthly for members and others for information on industry matters, personal achievements, and news of this and other associations. Acceptance of advertising, or the publishing of press releases does not imply endorsement of any product or service by the association, publisher, or editor. Permission is granted to similar publications of the photographic industry to reprint contents of this publication, provided that the author and Professional Photographers' Guild of Colorado Springs Newsletter is credited as source.

Guild Membership: Membership dues are $100 per year and include the monthly meetings, participation in the print competitions, free advertising, and newsletter. For membership inquires, contact Herb Wetzel at 481-2700.

Guests: Guests may attend one meeting without charge. Thereafter, there is a $20 per meeting charge. Special meetings may cost more. Non Members may submit advertising for $5 per month.

Advertising Rates: A full page ad costs $50 per month or $480 per year, paid in advance. A half-page ad is $40 per month or $360 per year and a quarter page ad is $30 per month or $240 per month. Those wishing to advertise should contact the editor, Herb Wetzel.

Calendar of Events, 2003

November 20

Special guest speaker Dave Black Topic: Making the Switch to Digital Photography

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.

PP Colorado Fall Convention
October 24-27, 2003
Denver, CO
Patty Healy-Kelly, President
303-933-9461
www.PPColorado.com

PP Arizona Fall Festival
10/26-7/03

PP Super Monday
11/3/03: www.PPA.com

PP Idaho
11/15/03: www.ppofidaho.com

Wyoming PPA Annual Convention
2/14-21, 2004
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico: www.WyomingPPA.com

WPPI Annual Convention
2/21-26/03
Las Vegas: www.wppinow.com

Imaging Workshops of Colorado, Inc.
Coming in 2004! Www.ColoradoWorkshops.com

Rocky Mountain PPA Annual Convention
Sheraton - Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO
March 12-15, 2004
www.RMPPA.com

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 an awesome scan, call Allison 573-7880
FOR SALE Equipment and Supplies Studio Savage Paper Backdrops, 9ft. 1 Super White, 1 Gray, 1 Black $25 ea Gray Canvas Backdrop, 10x20, mottled dark and light gray $45 Gray Canvas Backdrop, 10x26, dark bluish-gray $75 Lighting Equipment Backdrop Stand $95 3 White Lightning Ultra 1800 Monolights w/ cords & reflectors 3 white light umbrellas, 1 silver light umbrella, Honeycomb grid, Snoot, White Lightning Case, 3 light stands $1,500 package Art Leather Supplies (boxes not all full) Page inserts, 4x5 for large Future album, black, 26 boxes $39 18 boxes various inserts, 4x5 for lg album, white $27 8 boxes inserts, 4x5, 2 up, gray $8 1 bx 4x5 2 up blk $1 7 boxes various, 4x5, 2 up, white $7 10 blk Del boxes 8x10 $5 Herb Wetzel 481-2700	For Sale Mamiya Equipment Mamiya RZ67 Pro w/ waist level finder, 100-200mmf5.2, 2 220 & 1 120 backs, Sunpack Auto 522 Flash w/ bracket, Haliburton 110 Metal Case, 2 Tiffen 7700 filters Steve or Michele Vaughn 531-7076 vaughnphoto@yahoo.com
	For Sale Mamiya Equipment Mamiya RB67 90mm f3.8, Prism, var. accs $950 Herb Wetzel 481-2700
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, October 16th, 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, M.Photog	481-8529
Hospitality	Kent Stuck Brian Molitoris	596-9165 339-1939
Communications	Valeria Malcom	265-8402
Newsletter Editor	Herb Wetzel	481-2700