PPGCS Newsletter: April, 2004

Volume 15, Issue 4

Table of Contents:

A Message From the President
This Month's Meeting:
Special Guest Speaker: Eric Murphy: The Ten Step Program of Web Site Design
Upcoming Events
Additional News of Note…
How to submit an ad or article for publication in the next PPGCS newsletter
Member Profile
Kent and Sharon Stuck
PPGCS Members Knock 'em Dead at Rocky
Renew your Membership
(Pricing and who to contact)
Membership and Advertising
Classified Advertising
Meeting Reminder
Thursday, February 19, 2004
The 2004 PPGCS Board of Directors

A message from the President

The PPGCS group has once again been invited to show case their work through the Pikes Peak center. This is a great opportunity to show case your work to public in Colorado Springs as people and visitors come to the various performances in July and August. It will be the cheapest advertising you can do for the amount time your work will hang in the Pikes Peak Center.

So, to ensure your slot in the and wall space, make sure you get your $150 to Brian Molitoris ASAP. Because there's a limited amount of space and its disappearing.

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

This Month's Meeting

Eric Murphy

The Ten Step Web Site Design Program
From selecting a domain to going live and everything in between

Eric has always loved photography. Beginning with the obligatory Kodamatic 126 format camera some time in grade school. I was hooked. In high school I discovered computers. I was hooked. There was photography and there were computers, but the technology didn't yet exist to meld the two.

They were worlds apart.

Then came 1988. And Photoshop. Photography and computer technology at last met, shook hands, and fell in love. I was hooked.

Photography and computers were made for each other. One has become an integral part of the other. They can no longer live apart.

Then came Two Doors Design & Photography. Photography influenced by technology. Computer technology involving photography.

One house, two doors.

The door on the left: Wedding photography; Family, High School Senior, and Children's portraits. Commercial portraiture, Gallery submission and repro quality transparencies from 35mm to 4X5 inch, or digital.

The door on the right: Website design, hosting and marketing. Scanning of prints or film from 35mm to 8X10 inch. Digital film recording. Business card and logo design, marketing packages. Digital photography. Multimedia presentations.

Visit Two Doors Design at www.2doors.com

Upcoming Events

2004 PPGCS 2nd Annual Show
Pikes Peak Center - Colorado Springs
July - August, 2004
Mark Kirkland 719-593-0068

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

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.

Member Profile

Artistic Impressions Photography

By Kent and Sharon Stuck

Kent has long had an interest in photography, but it didn't become a passion until the mid-seventies with the purchase of his first 35mm camera.

His interest has been largely photojournalistic in approach, finding people in the walk and activities of life to be a fascinating source of photographic commentary. This interest has evolved into fine art and portraiture captured primarily in environmental settings.

The past fourteen years or more Kent has been active and growing as a professional through a couple of local photography groups including the Circle of Confusion and the Professional Photographers Guild of Colorado Springs. More recently, as he is pursuing his career in professional photography, he also has become a part of the Professional Photographers of Colorado, Rocky Mountain Professional Photographers and Professional Photographers of America. He has entered work in a number of print competitions both amateur and professional. Two of his images merited this past year at Professional Photographers of Colorado State convention and at the regional level of Rocky Mountain Professional Photographers convention. One image was awarded 2nd in the illustrative category at State and the other was awarded 3rd in the commercial category at Regional. Kent has exhibited works at the Phantom Canyon Brewery, UCCS, Sangre De Christo Fine Art Center and others. His work has been published several books and magazines. His commercial clients have included MCI World Com, Lockheed Martin, Newport Homes, and Ormao Dance Studio to name a few.

One of Kent's favorite subjects is photographing dance. He says, "One of the most fascinating and beautiful expressions in life is that of the human body moving with artistic grace and form. Communicating with the disciplined movements of the body the story contained within the soul. Capturing those precise moments when the body is at the apex of its expression is a source of continual challenge."

Kent and his wife Sharon, who has more recently become involved in photography, are developing a photography business primarily focusing on portraiture, High School Seniors, events, weddings and portfolios with more of a fine art flavor. They work with commercial, professional and industrial clients as well. They have just remodeled and opened their own studio behind the Pikes Peak Center in downtown Colorado Springs. Artistic Impressions Photography is finally coming of age and stepping into its own as a reputable business and professional. The Artistic Impressions Photography motto is "Capturing Life's Beautiful Moments". They want to do this in a way that serves the community and meets the needs and desires of their clients.

Much of their success they feel they owe to the other professional photographers and organizations such as the Professional Photographers Guild of Colorado Springs who have selflessly and generously mentored and helped them acquire the skills necessary to be successful in this business. Most of all they trust the Lord for their business and all that it will become. They hope that reflects in their lives and service to others.

PPGCS Members Knock 'em Dead at Rocky

Congratulations to all the PPGCS members that earned merits for their beautiful prints at Rocky Mountain Professional Photographer's convention this past month. Great job as you work towards your Photographic Masters Degree.

-Thomas J. Henn, M.Photog, PPA Certified

AWARD WINNERS AT ROCKY

Mary Lyn Ashley
1 print merit - Hanging With Dad: 2nd Place Children's Portrait, General Division
1 print merit - Victorian Dream

Cindy Bowles
1 print merit - Twilight Dreams

Tammy Henn
1 print merit - Bellagio Water Display
1 print merit - Pink Formation
1 print merit - Serengeti Tranquility
Court of Honor - General Division

Thomas C. Henn
1 print merit - Desolate Hope: Judges Choice Award
1 print merit - Holiday Illumination
Court of Honor - General Division

Thomas J. Henn
1 print merit - Within the Morning Mist
1 print merit - Nestled Within Tall Trees and Grass

Pat Moore
1 print merit - Crosswinds

Terry Moore
1 print merit - Chores Await
1 print merit - Flight over Cabo

Kent Stuck
1 print merit - Rocky Mountain Breezes: 3rd Place in the Commercial, General Division
1 print merit - Seasoned Slippers

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

Meeting Reminder

Thursday, April 15, 2003
Social at 6:30 PM
Meeting Begins at 7:00 PM

ViewPoint Center
555 Rockrimmon Blvd.
Activities Room

The 2004 PPGCS Board of Directors:

President	Thomas Henn, PPA Certified, M.Photog	481-8529
Vice President	Colleen Swanson	475-8344
Secretary	Roy Lee	570-7988
Treasurer	Brian Molitoris	339-1939
Executive Director	Chris Waldron, Cr. Photographer, CPP	593-7721
Member at large	Mark Kirkland	593-0068
Print Committee	Kent Stuck Greg Garrett Terry and Pat Moore Allison Earnest	597-5097 264-9293 573-7880
Room Committee	Mark Alamo	447-9007
Hospitality	Wendy Schicktanz Mary Lynn Ashley Sandra Orsillo	590-8826 329-0396 351-3029
Greeters	Colleen Swanson Allison Earnest	475-8344 573-7880
Communications	Valeria Malcom	265-8402
Newsletter Editor	Herb Wetzel	481-2700