PPGCS Newsletter: May, 2005
Volume 16, Issue 5
-
A Message From the President
-
THE SAND DUNES PHOTOGRAPHY
JAMBOREE
-
May, 2005 Guild Meeting:
Print Critique
-
This Month's Meeting: Thursday,
May 19, 2005
-
Upcoming Events
-
Member Profiles Wanted
-
Quotable Quotes
-
Renew your Membership
(Pricing and who to contact)
-
Membership and Advertising
-
Classified Advertising
-
The 2005 PPGCS Board of
Directors
A message from the President
In our next coming meeting for
May 19th, we will be having a print critique of our members
images. It's designed to help in several ways. First and
normally the question everyone asks is, "How's my photography?".
This critique will answer that question and ways you can
improve your images which will allow you to receive a better
income for your work. If you're considering entering Print
Competition, this will be an important part of that process.
People like myself can give advice on whether that print
has a chance in making a score of 80 or above.
So, what do you need to do for the print critique?
Just bring a work print (it does not need to be printed
on glossy or special paper) that is 8x10 or larger. They
do not need to be mounted. You may bring up to 5 prints
to be reviewed by the panel. Remember, our goal is to help
improve your photographic work and advance you to the next
level of photography. I look forward to seeinga lot of prints
this month from our new members.
PPG's President,
Thomas Henn, PPA Certified, M.Photog. CR.
Back to top
THE SAND DUNES PHOTOGRAPHY JAMBOREE
photo courtesy of the Great Sand Dunes Lodge
Come join us for a weekend of
Fun and Photography. This is an informal rendezvous for
all interested photographers and their families at The Great
Sand Dunes National Park, May 20 - 22. Individual photographers
and the following organizations are invited: Peak Digital
Imaging Society, Pikes Peak Camera Club, The Professional
Photographers' Guild of CS and The Circle of Confusion.
This could easily be the largest photography event in the
history of Colorado! Here are some details for the up-coming
field trip to San Dunes May 20 -22.
The "Home Base" will
be at The Sand Dunes Pool and RV Park (click
here for a map) very near to the Sand Dunes. This small
resort is pretty cool. My son and I checked it out last
weekend. It has pools and hot pools and even a diving board
(uncommon these days). There is a snack bar with burgers
and treats and a small RV style campground. The campground
has 10 large pull trough and plenty of room for tents. Two
fire rings and several BBQs, VolleyBall, Basket Ball, Tetherball
etc. etc. Kids are welcome. This place is kept very clean
and the water in the pools is crystal clear.
http://www.sanddunespool.com/
We have the opportunity to reserve the entire campground
for our groups.
Although this will be the group
meeting place I have arranged for lodging at The Fort Garland
Motor Inn in FortGarland for those who do not wish to camp.
http://www.garlandmotorinn.com
the Great Sand Dunes Lodge |
We will receive last year's off-season rates
here and it is a very clean, quiet and comfortable place
to stay. It's about 25 minutes from the dunes. Just mention
the Photography Jamboree when making reservations.
In addition you may check out
The Great Sand Dunes Oasis at: http://www.coloradodirectory.com/greatsanddunesoasis/
Or the Great Sand Dunes Lodge at: http://www.gsdlodge.com/
There are many other places in the surrounding
area including Alamosa, CO.
All times and events are subject to change.
Back to top
Annual Print Critique
This meeting is for everyone.! Bring your
best 8x10 images and see how they measure up to the Professional
Photographers of America standards. This helpful meeting
will benefit everyone from the beginner to the professional.
You’ll get tips on composition, lighting, and posing
just to name a few.
The insightful critique is meant to help you
see what could be done better so that you become a better
photographer. Though the critique is subjective, the advice
one receives is designed to better you as a photographer.
Don’t be shy. We as a group love photographs
and would love to see what have been shooting.
Back to top
MEETING REMINDER
May 19, 2005
6:30 p.m. Social
7:00 p.m. Meeting
May Meeting:
Print Critique
Bring up to six 8x10s
and see how you measure up
ViewPoint Center
555 Rockrimmon Blvd.
Activities Room
Back to top
Upcoming Events
May 19 Guild Meeting
Print critique. Bring your photos and see how they measure
up.
May 22 - 26 Imaging Workshops Of Colorado, Inc.
"Your NEW PPA Affiliated School"
Breckenridge, CO
(303) 933-9461
www.ColoradoWorkshops.com
June 16 Guild Meeting
Outdoor lighting (speaker to be announced)
June 26 - 27 PPC Summer Seminar
Colorado Springs, CO
No Regular Guild Meeting July 15
Annual Picnic join us for Fun, Fun, Fun.
Location to be announced.
August 18 Guild Meeting
Grant Oaks - Digitsl Photography
Sept 15 Guild Meeting
Guild print Competion
October 15, 16 &17 PPC Annual Convention
Print Competition & Trade Expo., Denver, CO
November 7 PPA Super Monday
(800) 786-6277 www.PPA.com
Nov 17 Guild Meeting
Basic posing and studio lighting with Chris Waldron.
December
Tour several local photographer studios.
Back to top
Wanted: Member Profiles
Send profile and images to
Allisonearnest@yahoo.com
There are a lot of amazing people
in this organization. Some people we know well and others
we would like to get to know better. Member profiles accomplish
two things: First, it lets others know who you are, where
you have been, and where you are going. Second, it helps
the guild board members tailor speakers and lectures that
meet the needs of our diverse membership.
We would love to know you!
Send your profile today!
Quotable Quotes
Do what you can,
with what you have,
where you are.
- Theodore Roosevelt
What would you attempt to do
if you knew you would not fail?
- Robert Schuller
Back to top
Renew your Membership
Individual $100
Corporate Rates $150
Sustaining Member Rates $150
Contact a PPGCS Board member
for details
Back to top
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 Allison
Earnest at 573-7880.
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, Allison Earnest.
Back to top
Classified Advertising
Advertising is FREE for members!
Please submit classifieds to Allison
by the 3rd Thursday of the month.
Camera Gear For Sale
CANON 10D CAMERA $750
CANON 300D Camera w/ 18-55 lens New, In Box $650
CANON 50mm f/1.8 lens $50
CANON 28-105mm f 3.5 lens $180
Sigma 17-35mm f/2.8 $300 (82mm vs 77mm)
BOGAN 3047 head $60
(2)QUANTUM BATT1+ W/ CORDS for canon 540ex flashes
QuickFlip Bracket $20
Backdrops $70
Dell Axim PDA (PPC 2002) w/ 2 batt & Dell Keyboard
Most items in new to excellent condition.
Contact Lee Miller at
719-380-7301
or email tocweddings@access4less.net
|
Misc for Sale:
3 Roller Background Support
$100 O.B.O.
Wood Faux Steps
(Great studio prop)
$30 O.B.O.
Fax Machine:
Brother plain paper fax
$30 O.B.O.
Photo Vix Scanner
35mm and Meduim Format
$50 O.B.O.
Wanted:
Metz 60-CT-4
Strobe bracket
Contact Wendy Nelson
719.636.3435
|
|
Photo Montages
Convert
your images and logo to a professional montage complete
with music. The montages can be run on your website
using Windows Media Player or put on a CD-ROM for
sale to your clients as a premium package add-on.
Electronic business cards are also made from montages
or video. Your clients can supply their own photos
(e.g. baby pictures) for inclusion in the montage.
Contact Wilson
Hitchings
at Best Visuals
(719-260-7157)
for details or a sample.
Email:
info@bestvisuals.com
|
Digital Camera for Sale
Nikon
AF Nikkor 85mm 1:1.4 D Lens. New in Box, $1,800.00
Digital Camera only
$1,300.00
Hand Panted Muslin
Background 10 x 16 Beautiful Gray, Blue, White Trees
and Clouds.
only $125
Call Tom Sluder
719 520-0706
email: tsluder0706@msn.com
|
|
Digital Camera
for Sale
Olympus E1 Professional
Digital SLR, less than a year old in like new condition.
Body 14-54mm f2.8-3.5 f/E FL-50 Flash TTL 67mm UV
Haze Filter
50-200mm f/2.8-3.5 Additional Li Ion Olympus Batt.
BLM-0 Shutter Release Cable
Paid $3743 new,
Selling price $2995
Mamiya 645
Body,
80mm, 150mm and 210mm lenses, 220 and 120 backs, camera
bag, filters and
accessories.
$1500 or best offer.
Canon EOS 630 camera body $165
Canon EOS 10s camera body $195
Looking for Photographers interested in sharing some
studio and office space.
Call Kent Stuck
719-597-5097
|
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
|
Printers and Printer supplies
Epson 4000 now available at AdventureCam
Photo!
$1795 plus free shipping.
Also available: Epson & Canon inks & printers,
Lyson inks and bulk systems, Proof Line Ink Jet
Papers and more.
Also available: Epson 7600 and
9600 printer.
Contact me for details
Visit
www.adventurecamphoto.com
or call Mike at 719-260-6637.
|
Instruction
Photoshop and
Dreamweaver instruction,
Web site design
Contact Eric
660-1545
|
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
|
|
Advertise here
Contact Allison
719-573-7880
|
Back to top
The 2005 PPGCS Board of Directors:
|
President
|
Thomas Henn, PPA Certified, M.Photog
|
481-8529 |
|
Vice President
|
Mark Kirkland
|
337-0622 |
|
Secretary
|
Linda Kittiel
|
579-5299 |
|
Treasurer
|
Mike Tanous
|
599-0299 |
|
Executive Director
|
Chris Waldron, Cr. Photographer,
CPP
|
593-7721 |
|
Member at large
|
Linda Ralston
|
495-9446 |
|
Print Committee
|
Kent Stuck
Terry and Pat Moore, CPP
Allison Earnest
|
597-5097
264-9293
573-7880
|
|
Room Committee
|
Mark Alamo
|
447-9007 |
|
Hospitality
|
Wendy Schicktanz, CPP
Mary Lynn Ashley, CPP
Sandra Orsillo
|
590-8826
329-0396
351-3029 |
|
Greeters
|
Heather Sams, CPP
|
264-9293 |
|
Communications
|
Position open
|
|
|
Newsletter Editor
|
Allison Earnest
|
573-7880 |
|
Webmaster
|
Eric Murphy
|
660-1545 |
Back to top
