PPGCS Newsletter: February, 2004

Volume 15, Issue 2

A message from the President

Well if you missed our January meeting, you missed a good one on lighting and portrait/family work. Thanks to Master Photographer, Rick Avalos for educating the Guild on how to create beautiful wall portraits.
The Rocky Mountain Professional Photographer's of America Convention is coming to Colorado Springs from March 12-14,2004, and PPGCS has always been a major part of this convention. In helping to give judges a ride from/to the Springs Airport, Print Competition, and helping the speakers setup it need be. Without question, the RMPPA Convention has been the biggest help in my photography. I have learned more from helping in with the Print Competition than any critiques I attended. By being involved, you will be rewarded ,many times over in just a few days.

If you've never been to RMPPA, you’ve got to come!! This will be the last time it will be held in Colorado Springs for the next three years. And with this year’s talent right in our own back year... well it doesn't get any better than this. What a great line-up of speakers, just in-creditable!! So keep the afternoon open starting on March 11 to be a volunteer in either picking up a judge or help unpack the print cases for the Print Competition. You'll get to see them before everyone else does. Go to www.RMPPA.com and check it out!!

PPGCS President,
Thomas J. Henn, PPA Certified, M.Photog

This Month's Meeting

Thursday, February 19, 2004

6:30 PM

Special Location

Al Serra Chevrolet
at
Chapel Hills Auto Mall

February’s Speaker:

Jim Keen

Jim Keen graduated from Brooks Institute of Photography and for more than twenty years owned The Air Castle, a photography gallery in California. Jim as won close to 100 regional and national awards for his photographic art and his work is in private and corporate collections across the US and in fifteen other countries.

Professional recognition for his video work includes five Telly awards and three Communicator awards, and his film, Silent Climb, was featured at the Breckenridge Film Festival.

For many years Jim has enjoyed going to the high places of God's creation. He has climbed all 54 of Colorado's highest mountains and one of his passions is to share with others the awesome wonder of what God has made.

His wish is that his Panographic(TM) Images will give rise to your praise of God for the beauty we enjoy here in Colorado.

Upcoming Events

Rocky Mountain PPA Annual Convention
Sheraton - Colorado Springs
March 12-15, 2004
www.rmppa.com
Tom Hissong 303-933-9482

PPA Super Monday
800-786-6277
www.ppa.com

PPC Studio Tours
303-933-9461
www.ppcolorado.com

PPC Spring Seminar
“Fuzzy” and Shirley Duenkel - Keynote Speakers
April 25-26
Aurora Conference and Event Center, Aurora, CO
303-933-9461
www.ppcolorado.com

Imaging Workshops of Colorado, Inc.
May 16 - 21
Estes Park Conference Center, Estes Park, CO
303-933-9461
www.ColoradoWorkshops.com

PPC Summer Annual Convention
Joseph and Louise Simone - Keynote Speakers
Double Tree Hotel - Denver Tech Center
303-933-9461
www.PPColorado.com

MAIPP - Mid America Institute of Professional Photography
June 6-10, 2004 Univ. N. Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA
www.maipp.com

Additional News of Note…

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 call him at 481-2700 for email instructions.

RMPPA Convention Special Rates

PPGCS members, this just a reminder that you only have a few more days to get a super discount for the RMPPA Convention that is coming here to Colorado Springs in March 12-15, 2004. Register by Feb. 10th and save an additional $25.00. Have a associate come for just $100, plus $30 dues if they aren't already a member. Come to the largest trade show in Colorado and come see some of the best speakers/photographers in in the US. You will not see a high talent like this again for the next 3 years in Colorado.

If you have any questions about registration or the discounts your studio can receive, call 303-933-9482.

Member Profile

Mark Kirkland

I was a jeweler and jewelry designer for 25 years and photography was my primary hobby. Then the digital camera was invented. Wow, what a powerful marketing tool. I could send a customer home with photos of the jewelry she wanted with the text “Honey, I went, I saw, I want!”

The best part was that I could photograph new pieces for my portfolio and see immediately if the lighting was good and the focus was sharp

Back then no one knew anything about digital imaging. I had to do a lot of experimenting and digging to find solutions for digital workflow problems. In 2000 I changed professions and went to work for Shewmaker’s Camera. I started teaching classes on photography and digital photography. I found that there was renaissance of photographers that had not touched their cameras in years. They all wanted to know what I knew about digital imaging.

After a couple years I opened a photography gallery in Old Colorado City and closed it a year later due to the Hayman fire and 911.

That is when I came to work at Accent Photo Imaging. I have made it my mission to learn as much as I could about Photoshop and digital imaging here.

Now I am working in Photoshop every day and teaching classes in the evenings. I have chosen wildlife as my specialty and I am represented in several galleries. I am working hard this year to get published in more national publications and having some success.

I lead Bear Photography Workshops up in Alaska every summer, and I give Ethical Wildlife Photography workshops to groups and organizations.

Congratulations!
New Board of Directors Elected

President Tom Henn
Vice President Colleen Swanson	Executive Director Chris Waldren
Treasurer Brian Moltoris	Secretary Roy Lee
Member at Large Mark Kirkland	Print Committee Greg, Allison, Kent
Room Mark Alamo	Newsletter Herb Wetzel
Communications Val Malcolm	Hospitality Wendy, MaryLynn, & Sandra Orsillo
Greeters Colleen Swanson & Allison Earnst

Renew your Membership

Individual $100
Corporate Rates $150
Sustaining Member Rates $150

Contact a PPGCS Board member for details

Membership and Advertising

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.

Classified Advertising

Advertising is FREE for members!
Please submit classifieds to Herb 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. Contact Allison 573-7880
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	Color Copier For Sale Accent Photo Imaging For sale: Minolta Color Copier Specs: Minolta 9oo1 Digital Input capable. Fully maintained. Transferable service contract. 2 years old. Very low use. Duplex (two sided). Comes with Firey Rip Station. Purchased for $40,000.00 Now $7,000.00 Call Mark @ 719-593-0068
	Tripod For Sale Manfrotto 3251 Pro Tripod - excellent condition, push-button release legs. One button releases all three legs, or independently release each leg with another button. Has independent center pole supports for each leg, great for uneven surfaces. Bubble level & rubber/spiked feet Sold w/out head. Wilson Hitchings 719-260-7157
Instruction Photoshop and Dreamweaver instruction, Web site design Contact Eric 548-0320	Advertise here Contact Herb 481-2700

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