PPGCS Newsletter: August, 2005

Volume 16, Issue 8

 

1. A Message From the President

2. August 18, 2005 Guild Meeting: Grant Oakes

3. Meeting Reminder

4. Upcoming Events

5. Member Profile: Michael J. Pach

6. Quotable Quotes
   

7. Renew your Membership
   (Pricing and who to contact)

8. Membership and Advertising

9. Classified Advertising

10. The 2005 PPGCS Board of Directors

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A message from the President

  July is normally the month we all try and have a little fun during our busy work schedules, and having the PPGCS party at Rite Bale's house was just the ticket for fun. The little bit of rain that came just before the start of the party made it comfortable for everyone. Thanks Rita for hosting the party and showing us your now renovated studio in the woods.

This month’s speaker is Grant Oakes and he will be talking about the digital photography world. I think you will find an evening with Grant a good one.
It’s now almost August and if you haven’t thought about the September print competition, you might want to get started. Keep in mind you will need to mount your prints on a 16x20 board unless you are a Master Photographer. We will again have a Master Photographer be our judge and award 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes. So start working on your image.

PPG's President,
Thomas Henn, PPA Certified, M.Photog. CR.

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Grant Oakes started as a wedding photographer for family and friends in 1977 and has since progressed to owning a full service, custom designed home/studio, been a featured speaker at the Photo Imaging and Design Expo in 2004, written for and has been written about in Studio Photography and Design magazine, and has traveled the country conducting seminars on making the transition to digital capture with the support of major industry sponsors. His approach is that of providing his clients with high quality photography along with superb customer service in a low volume, relaxed atmosphere. His technical background in manufacturing is a great aid toward achieving his desired results.

 

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MEETING REMINDER

August 18, 2005
6:30 p.m. Social
7:00 p.m. Meeting

August Meeting
Grant Oakes
“Digital Capture”

ViewPoint
Retirement Center
555 Rockrimmon Blvd.
Activities Room

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Upcoming Events

August 18 Guild Meeting
Grant Oaks - Digital Photography

Sept 15 Guild Meeting
Guild Print Competition.
Get your prints ready!
Prints must be min. 8x10 mounted on 16x20 board.

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.

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Member Profile:
Michael J. Pach

Michael J. Pach was born and raised in Chicago and moved to Pueblo in August of 1996 after living in the St. Louis for 11 years. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering from St. Louis University and an MBA from Maryville University in St. Louis. He spent 11 years working as an engineer in the aerospace industry.

His interest in photography started with his first backpacking trip to Colorado as a high school sophomore. Armed with his brother’s 35mm SLR, he fell in love with photography and the beauty of the Colorado Rockies. This experience is the main reason he is a Colorado resident and a photographer.

Mike started his own business, AdventureCam Photography, in July of 2000 after leaving the engineering world. He has since won 32 awards for his illustrative photography and has had his work published 20 times. He is also a member of the Southern Colorado Photography Society, the Pikes Peak Digital Imaging Society and the Art of the Rockies Association (ARA). His work has been on display at the Pueblo Art Guild, in a variety of ARA shows in Salida, at the Sangre de Cristo Art Center in Pueblo and at the Artazia Gallery in Old Colorado City. Mike’s line of unique screensavers can be found in several gift shops across the state, and he has recently completed a DVD version of his book, Colorado Inspirations, which is a collection of photos and poetry.

Mike has taken AdventureCam Photography from a small, art-based business into a strong online resource for digital imaging equipment and supplies including ink jet printers, inks, papers, color management equipment and software. He also offers web site design and hosting. Visit Mike’s web site and online gallery at www.adventurecamphoto.com.

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Quotable Quotes

If A is success in life, then A equals x plus y plus z.
Work is x; y is play; and z is keeping your mouth shut.

-Albert Einstein

 

Education is when you read the fine print.
Experience is what you get if you don't.

-Pete Seeger

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Renew your Membership

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

Contact a PPGCS Board member for details

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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.

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Classified Advertising

Advertising is FREE for members!
Please submit classifieds to Allison by the 3rd Thursday of the month.

*NEW* Misc. Equipment For Sale    Start Projecting Now, Video LCD projector Epson Power Lite 30c practically brand new, used only about six hours with remote $750.00. Most Awesome Background, Photo Showcase by Rick & Terry Larson 9x16 on canvas. Custom panted (water garden) beautiful must see! paid $800.00 asking $600.00 The First 100% Digital Camera, Olympus E-1 SLR-type 5.5 mega pixels with power battery holder, New firm ware up-date. 50 mm f2.0 Zuiko digital macro lens. $1,350.00 Muslin Background, 10x20 Gray with blue white clouds and trees nice $125.00 Call Tom Sluder 719 520-0706 email: tsluder0706@msn.com	For Sale Nice adjustable posing table Call Allison 573-7880
	*NEW* Printers, Printer Supplies & Color Management Equipment Epson R2400 now available at AdventureCam Photo! Now carrying color management equipment by GretagMacbeth, X-Rite and Colorvision. Also available: Epson & Canon inks & wide-format printers, Lyson inks and bulk systems, Proof Line Ink Jet Papers and more. Visit www.adventurecamphoto.com or call Mike at 719-260-6637.
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	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
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
	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
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

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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

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This is the official publication of the Professional Photographer's Guild of Colorado Springs, Colorado (PPGCS). It is published monthly for members and others for information on industry matters, personal acheivements and news of this and other assosiations. 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 Photographer's Guild of Colorado Springs Newsletter is credited as the source.