PPGCS Newsletter: November, 2003

Volume 14, Issue 11

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Table of Contents:

1. A Message From the President

2. This Month's Speaker:
Dave Black
"Going Digital"

3. RMPPA News and Coming Events

4. Guild Snapshots in the News…

5. State Convention Competition Winners

5a: State list of 80 or above winners

6. Nominations 2004

7. Attention !! Special Student Guild Membership Adopted

8. Membership Renewal Time Coming

9. Calendar of Events, 2003

10. Classified Advertising

11. Meeting Reminder

12. The 2003 PPGCS Board of Directors

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A message from the President

  Here come the Holidays. The Holiday Party is set for January 9, 2004, so start making your plans. Can't believe this year has gone so fast! We have had some great meetings this year. I think our last one was probably one of the best. I know I learned a lot. And some of the things I learned we have implemented at the studio and they are making money. We have some great speakers still to go this year and coming in the new year.

  This past year has seen much growth in the Guild and several returning members from the past. We are hoping to see several new members from Pueblo next year. This is fun! It is nice to have new friends in the industry.

  I wanted to thank Pat and Herb for making the newsletter happen. It has been a bumpy road this year trying to coordinate everything and then it seemed like everyone we got going as our editor would have to drop out.

  Our next meeting will be November 20th. Our December meeting will be December 19th and will be a studio tour.

  Pat and Brian are working on getting our software up to speed so that we have everyone's correct information. This will help at meetings for our sign-in sheet. Please be sure to check at the next meeting to see if you have you in our data base correctly.

  We are still trying to get everyone a name tag. Joyce got several ready for the last meeting. If you are still in need of a name tag, be sure to let one of the greeters know at the next meeting.

-Greg Garrett

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This Month's Speaker:
Dave Black
"Going Digital"

  "I love to make photographs. It is as simple as that. I love to make photographs that draw the audience into a captured moment in time.

  My Education in graphic design and studio drawing lends itself perfectly to this idea of not only capturing the moment, but to do so in such a way that it draws the audience in for a longer and closer look.

  While the moment attracts the attention of the viewer, my goal is to hold their attention as well. It is the perfection of the use of light, shadows, background and color, combined with high resolution quality that will keep the audience. I approach each image with these principals in mind.

  Always striving for perfection means always learning. They are one in the same. One of the best ways to learn is to teach. I have been instructing workshops and lecturing about photography since 1986. Lately, the hot topic has been digital. I have been using digital exclusively since 1999 and I am convinced of its benefits to both the photographer and the client.

  Today the photographic industry is in a wonderful transition. Photographers can produce better quality and have more options to create new and exciting images while the client can enjoy those same advancements and faster production. We all win."

Clients and Publications

  Dave's work has appeared in a variety of magazines such as Sports Illustrated, Time, Newsweek, ESPN, Parade and The Wall Street Journal. And with such publishers such as Simon & Schuster, Bantam Double Day, Pindor Press, Hyperion, Scribner, and Broadway. Television shows on ABC Sports, CBS Sports, NBC Sports, and the award winning ESPN Classics also use Dave's work.

  Some of his clients include Chevy, McDonalds, Reebok, Hallmark, Coca Cola, Visa, Johnson & Johnson, Nikon, Kodak, NFL Properties, and The United States Olympic Committee.

  Dave is a regular staff member and featured speaker with several workshops including Rich Clarkson's Sports Photography Workshop with Sports Illustrated, Photography at the Summit with National Geographic, the Digital Summit with Nikon, the NCAA Sports Photography Workshop, Sports Shooter Workshop, the Kentucky Derby Workshop at Churchill Downs and a variety of lectures and workshops at various colleges and universities. Dave was also a featured speaker at Photokina.

Visit Dave's Web Site at www.daveblackphotography.com

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RMPPA News and Coming Events

Visit www.rmppa.com for more information

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

WPPI Annual Convention - 2/21-26/02
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

WPPI Annual Convention - 2/21-26/02
Las Vegas
www.wppinow.com

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

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

Wyoming PPA Annual Convention - 2/14-21/04
www.WyomingPPA.com

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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.

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State Convention Competition Winners

Open Division Awards

Portrait
first: Heather Sams - Fleeing Innocence
second: MaryLynn Ashley - Now They Can't See Us
third: MaryLynn Ashley - Hanging With Dad

Commercial

third: Thomas C Henn

Illustrative

first: Terry Moore - Chores Await
second: Kent Stuck - Seasoned Slipper
third: Cindy Bowles - Twilight Dreams

Electronic Imaging

third: Thomas C Henn - Desolate Hope

Masters Division Awards
Electronic Imaging

first: Sue Doerner - Lost in Thought

Illustrative

third: Sue Doerner

Kodak Gallery Awards

Portrait

Heather Sams - Fleeing Innocence

First Timers Award

Cindy Bowles

Judges Choice Awards

Heather Sams - Fleeing Innocence
MaryLynn Ashley - Now They Can't See Us
Sue Doerner - Laundry Day

Court of Honor

MaryLynn Ashley
Sue Doerner
Tammy Henn
Terry Moore

PETE VAUGHAN SCHOLARSHIP

Heather Sams

THE COLORADO AWARD

Chris Waldron

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Jack Avalos

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October 2003 State Competition

Congratulations to all of our winners, and all of our participants!!

List of 80 or above winners…

80 - Ashley, Mary Lynne - "Now They Can't See Us" 80 - Ashley, Mary Lynne - "Victorian Dream" 80 - Moore, Terry - "Warrior" 80 - Moore, Terry - "Mollie and Her Mom" 80 - Henn, Thomas - "Nestled Within Tall Trees and Grass" 80 - Bowles, Cindy - "Twilight Dreams" 80 - Bowles, Cindy - "Out of the Darkness" 80 - Stuck, Kent - "Rocky Mountain Breezes" 80 - Stuck, Kent - "Seasoned Slippers" 81 - Henn, Tammy - "Bellagio Water Display" 81 - Ashley, Mary Lynne - "Hanging with Dad" 81 - Henn, Thomas C. - "Desolate Hope" 81 - Moore, Patricia - "The Flower Box" 82 - Henn, Thomas C. - "Happy Hour" 83 - Moore, Terry - "Chores Await" 84 - Sams, Heather - "Fleeing innocence" 85 - Henn, Thomas - "Within the Morning Mist" 86 - Henn, Tammy - "Pink Formation

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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.

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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.

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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

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  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.

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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.
January 9, 2004	Annual Holiday Party
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

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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  $875 Herb Wetzel 481-2700
Instruction Photoshop and Dreamweaver instruction, Web site design Contact Eric 548-0320	Advertise Here! Contact Herb: 481-2700

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Meeting Reminder

Third Thursday each month

Thursday, November 20, 2003
Social at 6:30 PM
Meeting Begins at 7:00 PM

Dave Black
“Going Digital”

ViewPoint Center
555 Rockrimmon Blvd.
Activities Room

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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

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