PPGCS Newsletter: December, 2003
Volume 14, Issue 12
Table of Contents:
1. A Message From the President
2. This Month's Meeting:
Studio/Gallery Tour
3. RMPPA News and Coming Events
4. Guild Snapshots in the News…
5. Guild Annual Holiday party
Jan 9th
5a: Member Profile
AL JOSEPH PHOTOGRAPHY
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
A message from the President
This will be a short one since
our Studio History is included in this month's letter. Dave
Black was a real WOW meeting. I think that was probably
the longest question and answer session we have ever had.
Great meeting.
It is time to give a very special
thanks to Eric for the job he is doing with our newsletter
and web site. I get a lot of comments on how great our site
is. Eric is a one man army when it comes to maintaining
our site and formatting and launching our e-newsletter.
Thanks Eric.
-Greg Garrett
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This Month's Meeting
Second Thursday this month
Thursday, December 11, 2003
Starts at 6:30 PM
Studio Tour
6:30 PM
Boutte’s Studio
500 West Bijou
Big white Church at Walnut and Bijou, just west of I-25
Drive or carpool to Old Colorado City around 7:30 pm
Artazia Gallery
2521A W. Colorado Ave.
Continue 2 doors down to
A Touch of Class Gallery
We'll finish up here. We understand snacks will be provided
at some or all locations.
A coffee shop is also on the premises.
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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 - 2/21-26/04
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
WPPI Annual Convention - 2/21-26/04
Las Vegas
www.wppinow.com
Imaging Workshops of Colorado, Inc.
Coming in 2004!
Www.ColoradoWorkshops.com
Colorado Springs, CO
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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Guild Annual Holiday party
Jan 9th
Start time.....6:30pm
Location....Radisson North Hotel
Cost for dinner and night of entertainment & dancing.....$20.00
per person.
Members and their guests are invited
White Elephant gift exchange...…
max of $15.00
Awarding new fellowship degrees
Come prepared to have a great time.
Lots of door prizes.
Lots of dancing.
Elections take place at this event.
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Member Profile
AL JOSEPH PHOTOGRAPHY
Al Joseph Photography was started
in 1982 by Al Joseph Lucero. Over the years the studio built
a reputation for providing quality portraits for families,
business people and High School Seniors. Upon deciding to
go into semi-retirement, Mr. Lucero listed the studio for
sale with a local business broker. About the same time,
Greg Garrett decided to take the advice of friends and relatives
encouraging him to become a professional photographer. Greg
had been winning awards for his talents in photography for
many years. Greg and his wife, Joyce, were looking for a
photography-related business in Colorado Springs in hopes
of relocating their family of five from New Mexico. As many
other folks, the Garretts had fallen in love with Colorado
Springs.
The business was purchased in
September 1996, and the Garretts moved their three teenagers
to town, enrolling them at Air Academy High School.
Greg
and Al worked together for several weeks after the purchase
to ensure a smooth transition. In the time since, Greg has
made a concerted effort to build on his previous knowledge
and talents in photography by further study. He is always
learning about cutting-edge creative ideas and technologies
through courses offered by professional organizations. Greg
keeps abreast of the many changes in the industry with the
arrival of digital photography. Both Greg and Joyce learned
(by experience) the many facets of business ownership and
operations. Joyce relies on her varied previous experience
to serve as Customer Service and Sales Manager as well as
Public Relations Liaison. She also enjoys serving as AJP’s
journalistic black and white photographer for weddings.
The Garretts rely on one to three
employees to assist them with studio customer service, sales
and other duties. In September 1998 the Garrett family suffered
the tragic loss of their 17-year-old son, Wayne, in a small
airplane crash East of Colorado Springs. Megan Koelle, the
Garrett’s assistant at the time (also a teenager) held
the operation together during the busy High School Senior
season while the couple dealt with their loss. One of the
ways the Garretts get along without Wayne is to hold on
to the opportunity to help other families to stay together
forever in beautiful portraits. The couple has not changed
in one aspect of their service….they still enjoy getting
to know the 16 and 17 year old clients they serve so often.
In the spring of 2000 Greg earned
his CPP (Certified Professional Photographer) status with
the Professional Photographers of America. It is not uncommon
for those taking this certification exam to need more than
one try to pass. Greg passed the exam with an exemplary
score the first time, then provided the required samples
of his work and references to the PPA. He was then awarded
his certification.
Greg and Joyce have served on
the Board of Directors for the Professional Photographers’
Guild of Colorado Springs. Greg served as an officer for
two years and became the President of the organization in
2003. The Garretts enjoy the continuing education and friendly
association with other photographers available through this
group.
Over the years, Greg and Joyce
have made physical improvements to the studio still located
in the Old Depot Square shopping center on Sierra Madre
Street. They enjoy having a nice park and fun urban settings
just outside their door in the charming shopping center.
High School Seniors especially enjoy these unique backgrounds
for their outdoor poses. Greg took the studio into the digital
world by converting most of their sessions to this technology
in the spring of 2003. The Garretts have added more Commercial
Photography, Events and Dance Schools to their repertoire,
while still specializing in 
portraits
of Families and High School Seniors.
As the Garretts enjoy serving
and getting to know other families and businesses in the
area, they have seen their own family mature. Their daughter
(Wayne’s twin) has married and pursues a career with
a local bank. Their oldest son is married and serves our
country as an Air Force firefighter in Georgia. He and his
wife made Greg and Joyce grandparents with the August 2003
birth of a son.
The Garretts implemented a new
marketing plan in the fall of 2003 which is assisting them
in continuing to grow AJP for years to come. Their entrepreneurial
spirit and commitment to community inspire them to do great
things in the future.
Visit Al Joseph Photography on the web at:
www.aljosephphotography.com
(All images the copyrighted
material of Al Joseph Photography)
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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.
Board of Directors Open positions 2004
(please call a board member with your recommendations)
Print Committee: 1-2 people
Requires help at 2 meetings
Hospitality: 1-2 people
Brings Cooler with soda & water to meetings
Reimbursed by guild for expenses
Member at Large: 1 person
Room Committee: 1-2 people
Sets up room for meeting and restores to
previous state following the meeting
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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
Renew your Membership by 12/31/03
$75 if paid by 12/31/03 $100 After Jan. 1, 2004
Corporate Rates $150
Sustaining Member Rates $150
Invoices will be mailed to all current members.
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
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December 11
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NOTE DATE CHANGE DUE TO HOLIDAYS!!!
Studio Tours See the latest, greatest, and the changes.
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January 9, 2004
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Annual Holiday Party
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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FOR SALE
Bronica Complete
System
3 ETR sl Bodies with
prism finders
2 220 film backs
3 120 film backs
Polaroid back
Lenses: 50mm, 75mm,
135mm, 150mm, 45-90 zoom
Motor winder EI, speed
grip E winder, 2 rotating brackets, Lindhal lens shade,
many other extras!
Great for wedding photography. All for only $5,500
OBO.
Nikon 35mm N90, 28-70mmD, SB-25 Speedlight, etc.,
$420
Bogen tripod 3051 with
Bogen model #3047 $200.
Larson Softbox 4x6 RS
with Photogenic Back Plate $250
Samsung 19’ Flat
Screen Color Monitor “NEW” $75
Tom N. Sluder Sluder
Photography
520-0706
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For Sale
Fuji S2 Pro Digital Camera Brand New!
$1,900.00
Carolyn
395-3233
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For Sale
Mamiya Equipment
- Mamiya RB67
- 90mm f3.8, Prism, var. accs
$950 $875
$850
Herb Wetzel
481-2700
Somebody’s gotta buy this thing!
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Instruction
Photoshop and Dreamweaver
instruction,
Web site design
Contact Eric
548-0320
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Advertise Here!
Contact Herb:
481-2700
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Meeting Reminder
Second Thursday this month
Thursday, December 11, 2003
Starts at 6:30 PM
Studio Tour
6:30 PM
Starting at
Boutte’s Studio
500 West Bijou
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The 2003 PPGCS Board of Directors:
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President
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Greg Garrett, CPP
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632-3158 |
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Vice President
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Pat Moore, CCP
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264-9277 |
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Secretary
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Roy Lee
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570-7988 |
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Treasurer
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Brian Molitoris
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339-1939 |
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Executive Director
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Chris Waldron, Cr. Photographer,
CPP
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593-7721 |
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Member at large
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Coleen Swanson
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475-8344 |
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Print Committee
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Sheryl Scheuer
Wynn Jefferson, CPP
Allison Earnest
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575-9358
594-0371
573-7880 |
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Room Committee
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Tomas Henn, Master Photog., CPP
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481-8529 |
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Hospitality
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Kent Stuck
Brian Molitoris
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596-9165
339-1939 |
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Communications
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Valeria Malcom
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265-8402 |
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Newsletter Editor
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Herb Wetzel
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481-2700 |
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