neipp 2014 - Members` Area

June 2014
volume xxxvii
T H E P R O F E S S I O N A L P H O T O G R A P H E R S A S S O C I AT I O N O F N E W E N G L A N D
Gillian Randall, M.Photog.Cr., CPP, Editor
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NEIPP 2014
If you missed it, you missed a great experience!*
(Click here to see a fun video “The Making of the NEIPP Photo!)
NEIPP 2015 will be held at the Hyannis Resort, March 29 – April 2!
Watch for the course announcements!
Registration is open, and we have a number of students already signed up!
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NEIPP 2014 highlights throughout this issue!
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2013 ~ 2014 PPANE Board of Directors
President
Ed Pedi, CPP, M.Photog.Cr.
324 Berry Street
N. Andover MA 01845
978-686-6535 /edpedi@edpediphoto.com
President-Elect
Lorraine Bedell, Cr.Photog.
6 Franklin Plaza
Dover NH 03820
603-743-5732 /lvbedell@gmail.com
V.P. of Programs
Crystal Reynolds
281 Bean Rd
Otisfield, ME 04270
207-890-8841
info@crystalclearphotos.com
V.P. of Finance
Raymond Peeples, Jr.
205 Charles Bancroft Highway
Litchfield NH 03052
603-716-0616
ray@peeplesphotography.com
V.P. of Communications
Alison Miniter, Cr.Photog., CPP
P. O. Box 630
Ipswich MA 01938
978-356-5055 / aminiter@email.com
Executive Secretary
Fred Stiteler
P.O. Box 568
Durham NH 03824
603-868-2970 /exsec@ppane.com
Immediate Past President
Diane Miller Yeatman, M.Photog.
920 Reservoir Ave
Cranston RI 02910
401-942-1415 /dmillphoto@aol.com
NEIPP Executive Director
Director to Connecticut
OPEN
Director to Maine
Trish Logan
10 Barrows Street
Norway ME 04268
207-739-2805 / trish@trishlogan.com
Director to Massachusetts
Melvin Guante
120 Deforest Street
Roslindale, MA 02131
617-942-3432
Melvin@melvinsphoto.com
Director to New Hampshire
Jennifer Raiche
3 Pine Acres Road
Allentown NH 03275
603-268-9000
Jennifer@raichephotographers.com
Director to Rhode Island
Steve Lourenco
2227 Mineral Spring Ave. Suite 2
North Providence RI 02911
401-349-3635 /steve.amitinc@gmail.com
Director to Vermont
Mark Sweeney
251 St. Albans Road
Swanton VT 05488
802-868-6127
mark@exposedwithmark.com
Connecticut Representative
Deborah Key Mundair
38 Lord Davis Lane
Avon CT 06001
photos@debkey.com
Maine Representative
OPEN
Candace Pratt Stiteler, CPP, Cr.Photog. ABI Massachusetts Representative
142 Concord Road
Lee NH 03861
603-868-2575 / NEIPPDirector@ppane.
com
Parliamentarian
Keith Raiche, Cr.Photog.
3 Pine Acres Rd
Allentown NH 03275
603-268-9000
keith@raichephotographers.com
Joyce Holt
66 Paris Street
Revere MA 02151
617-287-9117 /jkizzamijoy@aol.com
New Hampshire Representative
Madonna Lovett Repeta
6 Rosewell Road
Bedford NH 03100
M_Studio@comcast.net
Rhode Island Representative
OPEN
Vermont Representative
OPEN
PPANE is the New England Affiliate of the Professional
Photographers of America. For more information about PPA membership and
benefits, click here.
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Connecticut NEIPP Trustee
Rene Genest, M.Photog.Cr.
18 Clintonville Road
North Haven CT 06473
203-239-6331
rgenest@storytellersphoto.com
Maine NEIPP Trustee
Trish Logan
10 Barrows Street
Norway ME 04268
207-739-2805
trish@trishlogan.com
Massachusetts NEIPP Trustee
Joyce Holt
48 Parker Street
Acton MA 01720
617-905-4816 /jkizzamijoy@aol.com
New Hampshire NEIPP Trustee
Don Chick, M.Photog.Cr.
30 Main Street
East Rochester NH 03868
603-335-4448
don@donchickphotography.com
Rhode Island NEIPP Trustee
Steve Lourenco
2227 Mineral Spring Ave. Suite 2
North Providence RI 02911
401-349-3635 /steve.amitinc@gmail.com
Vermont NEIPP Trustee
Kevin Macy
113 Center Road
Essex Jct VT 05452
802-879-6050 /fips2@comcast.net
Marketing Director
OPEN
Newsletter Editor
Gillian Randall, CPP, M.Photog.Cr.
68 Woodland Way
Charlotte VT 05445
802-425-4242
gillian@gillianrandall.com
Webmaster
Randy Brogen, Cr.Photog.,CPP
9 Ward Street
Burlington MA 01803
781-209-5888 / ppaneweb@ppane.com
President’s Message
If I can best describe the past eight months of living the dream as PPANE President, it can be summed up quite nicely in the
words of Hunter S. Thompson… “Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty
and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly
proclaiming “Wow! What a Ride!” Indeed, what an amazing ride it’s been to date! My journey to all six New England state
conventions is complete and I enjoyed visiting with existing friends and making new ones. Thank you all for treating Linda and
me like royalty. I have many great memories but my fondest was the opportunity to witness the various tributes to your
members. In Massachusetts, James (JB) Boykin was awarded Life Membership and Joyce Holt the prestigious National
Award; in Maine, Tom Jones was bestowed the Distinguished Colleague Award, in Connecticut we were moved by the tribute
in loving memory of Anne Brignolo, in Vermont, Michael Maynard
was presented with the President’s Award and in New Hampshire
honored Nylora Bruleigh with the prestigious National Award.
I probably should have considered the amount of time six state
conventions would require me to be away from my home and studio
before encouraging my board to host Northeast District competition
but I know now it was a great decision with a very successful
outcome. Imagine the excitement and energy of two judging rooms
operating simultaneously; observing and listening for two full days to
some of the best judges in the country evaluate, discuss and score images. Seeing your own images judged is exciting but nothing tops the
thrill of seeing one of Felice Boucher’s imagesscore a perfect 100,
a very rare occurrence; congratulations Felice. Image competition is
a great learning opportunity and I was pleased to see so many New
England members attend and take advantage of the live judging and
also the one-on-one mentor sessions with PPA Affiliate Jurors, Rene
Genest, Steve Bedell and yours truly. President Elect, Lorraine
Bedell did a topnotch job scheduling and organizing the mentor
sessions and I extend my thanks to all three of you. I also want to
recognize and extend a huge THANK-YOU to print committee
Co-Chairs, Mark Sweeney and Nancy Green for their commitment, dedication and countless hours of time they
committed to make District judging at PPANE the huge success it was. Months and months of planning, phone calls, spreadsheets, coordinating volunteers, coordinating judges, flights, etc. The list goes on and on and none of us knows the full extent
of time and energy each of them invested to personally support me and to convey the message that PPANE is alive and well
and going strong! You are both truly Exceptional!
As I begin my final leg of this amazing journey, PPANE’s educational opportunities are just beginning. The six state
Summer Sizzler tour begins on June 5th with Trish Logan; followed by Diane Miller – June 9th; Tom Hurlbut – June 10th;
Tim Barden – June 13th; Alison Miniter – June 16th and ending with Don Chick – June 23rd. Each program was intentionally scheduled on different days to allow you to take advantage of as many programs as possible. On June 30th, the jewel in
the crown is a full day photographic retreat at the historic Rolling Ridge Estate in North Andover (www.rollingridge.com).
This full day program with lunch included, features hands-on posing and lighting demonstrations throughout the grounds of the
property with five of New England’s exceptional photographers; Rene & Joan Genest, Mark & Susan O’Connell and
Stephen Sedman. On-line sign-up is now available at: http://members.ppane.com/Events. Last but not least, we have our 3 day
September conference featuring Clay Blackmore, Richard Sturdevant and Gary Hughes; along with our own local talents,
Madonna Lovett-Repeta and David Maheu. Lots of good stuff is coming your way this summer and fall and I invite you to
come along for the ride and enjoy some good times
with your photographer friends.
NEIPP 2014 Attendee Comments:
Ed Pedi: The party has ended but the memories live on. There
was never any doubt, NEIPP is alive and well. Thanks for all
you did this year Candace Pratt Stiteler to make it happen!
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Ed
Ed Pedi
2013/2014 PPANE President
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2014 PPANE Convention Preview
Clay Blackmore: “Pose It, Light It, Love It!”
Fun and engaging, Blackmore has developed a new program for those
who wish to learn how to create great portraits of everyone!
Clay is one of the most
influential photographers in
the world, with a clientele that
includes celebrities Larry King,
Forest Whitaker, Jenna Elfman,
and Maria Sharapova.
Learn more about Clay.
Richard Sturdevant: “Extraordinary Imaging”
Richard is a leading expert in photographic artistry and
creative composites. His fluid combination of photography with fine art
skills stems from his original artistic roots.
Richard brings a unique eye to the world of photographic education.
Sharing his knowledge and experience with others in the industry is
something that he enjoys. Learn more about Richard.
Gary Hughes: “Nerd Wars: Social Media & Beyond”
Every photographer
hears people talking
about how important
blogging, Facebook
and Twitter are for your business,but does anyone really know
how to make sense of it? Is it worth the time? This program will
give you practical and easy-to-use solutions that will help you
increase business and profits immediately!
Learn more about Gary.
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From Nancy Green...
Anyone who has EVER worked on Competition Committee knows
how overwhelming it can be.
It truly takes a team working well together to make it work. Mark
Sweeney and I can’t thank our team enough for their dedication to the
success of this past Northeast Competition. The memories of the
emotional moments (when Kelly got the last of her merits she needed for
her Masters degree) and the stressful moments (when we had to pack the cases properly and get them ready
for shipping), then right up to the end with the feeling of relief are memories we’ll cherish forever.
Thank you to YOU who entered and supported our District and PPANE. Without your participation there
would not have been a competition. Whether you were pleased or frustrated (Like me) by the results I am
certain you will continue to enter into IPC with the changes you need to make. This is a learning process and
full of excitement.
I hope I remembered everyone and if not please forgive me.
Kelly Schulze
Wayne Tarr
Keith Raiche
Laurie West
Yedi Koeshedi
Sarah Mcgarghan
Ella Carlson
Jen Raiche
Linda Pedi
Trish Logan
Madonna Lovett Repeta
Nylora Bruleigh
Ed Pedi
The PPA Northeast District is comprised of the six New England states, along with New York, New Jersey,
Pennsylvania, Ohio and Michigan plus Quebec, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland.
The 854 qualified entries were judged May 20 and 21 in Nashua, NH. Our District garnered Merit status for
over 59% of entries.
Category
69 and below
70 - 79
80 and above
Total
Photographic Open Digital
Photographic Open Physical
Artist Category Digital
Artist Category Physical
Album Digital
Album Physical
Album Event Digital
Album Event Physical
Digital
Physical
Total
0 (0%)
0 (0%) 0 (0%)
0 (0%)
0 (0%)
0 (0%)
0 (0%)
0 (0%)
0 (0%)
0 (0%) 0 (0%)
399 (64.25%)
65 (38.69%) 34 (66.67%)
5 (62.5%)
1 (33.33%)
0 (0%)
0 (0%)
0 (0%)
435 (64.16%)
70 (39.77%) 505 (59.13%) 222 (35.75%)
103 (61.31%)
17 (33.33%)
3 (37.5%)
2 (66.67%)
0 (0%)
2 (100%)
0 (0%)
243 (35.84%) 106 (60.23%) 349 (40.87%)
621
168
51
8
3
0
2
0
678
176
854
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NEIPP 2014 Attendee Comments:
Cliff Lenderman: On the plane back to Seattle, I
wanted to thank everyone for going out of their way
to make me comfortable at NEIPP. I was a little
hesitant about coming to an event where I didn’t
know anyone but I learned a lot and had a blast!
I will be making this a must attend event every year.
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NEIPP 2014 Attendee Comments:
Lorraine Bedell: What an unbelievable learning
experience with exceptional, talented speakers, great
workshops and so much more. Thank you Candace,
Fred and Board of Trustees for making 2014 NEIPP
Retreat the best NEIPP ever! Love you guys!
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NORTHEAST DISTRICT COMPETITION AWARDS
PPANE was host to the PPA Northeast District judging in Nashua on May 20 and 21. The entries were
just outstanding and the judging was exciting and very educational. The Canon Par Excellence Award
is chosen from among all cases with four out of four Merit images and represent what the judges agree
is the best body of work.
Twenty-five (25) cases had all four entries receive Merits. The following PPANE members’ cases, all
four for four, were included in those judged for all District Awards:
Steve Bedell, NH
Jeffrey Dachowski, NH
Allison McGrail, NH
Alison Miniter, MA
Yedi Koeshendi, NH
Here are the District competition award winners:
Canon Par Excellence Award - Photographic Open - J. Felice Boucher, ME
Canon Par Excellence Award - Master Artist - Robert Kunesh, OH
LexJet Sunset Award - Amy Feick, MI - “As long as one man believes.”
CPP District Award - Randy Brogen, MA “Glimpse of Evil”
ASP District Award - Randy Brogen, MA “Glimpse of Evil”
Kodak Gallery Award - Kristy Steeves, OH “Survivor”
Congratulations to you all for your success.
PPANE Awards will be announced at the convention September 6 - 8
Congratulations...
to New England’s J. Felice Boucher of Portland, Maine whose four Photographic
Open entries were judged to be the best body of work at the recent PPA
Northeast District judging in Nashua.
Felice received the Canon Par Excellence Award which includes a Canon EOS
Mark III camera kit.
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NEIPP ROUND UP - by Candace Pratt Stiteler
NEIPP 2014 – if you missed it, you missed a great experience!
We had a great time at the 2014 NEIPP Retreat. From ‘Smarties’ to the Miami Nights club party… (see some of
the party here)
With great instructors, lots of first time attendees, experienced and emerging pros all
learning together, and from each other, how could it not be wonderful!
For the first time, we had a professional make-up artist with us. Rosangela McCann
worked her magic on students and models alike. What a wonderful experience for all.
Rosangela is delightful person and a true professional.
Full Immersion classes
2 Day classes
Joyce Wilson & Emily Connolly
Al Audleman CPP prep
Doug Box & Randy Kerr
Bruce Haskell
Ed & Linda Pedi
Louis Tonsmeire
Suzette Allen & Jon Yoshinaga
Al Audleman – photoshop
Jim Churchill & David Deutsch
Nylora Bruleigh
Lou Freeman
Candace Pratt Stiteler
Rosangela
Plus a great Monday evening program with Barbara Ellison, Canon Sr. Pro Market Rep and Steve Bedell.
We had some wonderful people model for us, a couple were professional models, but most were local people.
All were so great to work with, and helped everyone learn. The trustees and staff had items for a ‘silent auction’
where you could buy tickets, and then choose which items you were interested in, and put your “BLUE” tickets
in the appropriate bag. On Thursday at lunch, the winners were drawn. We raised over $2100 for the PPANE
scholarship fund!
Here’s the list of items and the winners:
Lou Freeman DVD - Patty Axford
Bay Photo, Metal Print - Sharon Coleman
On a sad note, one of our
ProShow Producer - Bob Fontaine
models for Nylora’s class, Lee
Alien Bee light - Heather Desmaris
Manillo, passed away within
MacPhun plug-in- Fred Stiteler
24 hours of giving birth to twin
Auto FX Mystic suite - George Aries (staff)
boys. Please keep her husband,
Topaz Suite (3) - Andie Joliet, Wayne Tarr, Cliff Lenderman
Rich, her boys and her family in
ProShowWeb (2)- Kelly Prestly and Linda Pedi
your thoughts and prayers.
RadLab - Ray Peoples
You can pay your respects here.
Burrell, Metal Print - Joyce Holt
Successware studio evaluation- Bruce Haskell
Imaging 2015 pass - Deborah Key
PPA Membership - Heather Perkins
Tamarac Bag - Louis Tonsmeire
Kendall Hartcraft frame- Cindy Kaladen (hotel staff)
Joyce Wilson Framed Fine Art Print - Patty Axford
Emily Connolly Fine Art prints (2) – Fred Stiteler, Bobbi Slavin,
And the Grand Prize: A $1300 Tamron Lens - Joyce Holt
The Alumni Association had great products from our sponsors & supporters to give away, and topped off the
week by giving out 7 scholarships for NEIPP 2015.
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More PPANE Member Benefits!
Join your colleagues and friends for a fantastic learning opportunity Monday, June 30 at PPANE’s 2014 full
day summer retreat at historic Rolling Ridge Retreat & Conference
Center in North Andover, Mass. The program includes hands-on lighting and posing
workshops by five of New England’s premier photographers. Weddings - Stephen Sedman, Children &
Families - Rene & Joan Genest and High School Seniors - Mark O’Connell
& Susan White.
Mark your calendars now! PPANE Convention - Sept. 6 - 8, 2014 in Nashua, NH. We’ll be rocking the
house! There’s a quick preview on page 7.
Watch for details at PPANE.com and in upcoming newsletters.
NEIPP 2014 Attendee Comments:
Heather Perkins: Had such an amazing experience at NEIPP
this week! Ed and Linda Pedi’s class was truly eye opening,
and I met some really wonderful people! Thanks to all who
put on NEIPP every year, and also thanks to everyone for
embracing Camden too! He had a great time...I cannot wait
to see images from the classes he was in! And here, from the
ride home...fellow Pedi classmates...we found the monkey!!
Haha...see you all in 2015!
NEIPP 2014 Attendee Comments:
Yedi Koeshendi: NEIPP 2014 with Suzette Allen
and Jon Yoshi, NEIPP is the best School of
Photography.
Learned a lot of new stuff. Love it!!
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REMEMBER
PPANE Financial Information is always available.
Just email or call Executive Secretary Fred Stiteler (603-868-2575)
Click here for more info
From NEIPP Director Candace Pratt Stiteler...
Special thanks to Joanne and Barry Aleo of Party Time
Entertainment for the amazing party complete with a full
redecoration of the dining room!
Even the staff at the resort were amazed.
Check out “the energy in the room” HERE
Makes me wonder what we might do in 2015…
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NEIPP 2014 Attendee Comments:
Linda Pedi: What an incredible week of learning,
camaraderie and wonderful memories.
Ed and I enjoyed every minute.
Call For Applications
In accordance with the PPANE By-Laws, compensated positions are reviewed and applications
accepted on a yearly basis.
Article VIII
Section 2. The duties, performances and compensation of the paid staff will be evaluated and
approved by the Board on an annual basis.
Applications for the following positions will be reviewed and recommendations made to the PPANE Board for
discussion at the September, 2014 Board meeting:
PPANE Executive Secretary
PPANE Webmaster
PPANE Newsletter Editor
PPANE Marketing Chairman
(application deadline:
(application deadline:
(application deadline:
(application deadline:
September 1, 2014)
September 1, 2014)
September 1, 2014)
September 1, 2014)
If you are interested in applying for any of these positions, please send applications and resumes to
Executive Secretary Fred Stiteler who will distribute them to the appropriate committees.
PPANE Executive Secretary
PO Box 568
Durham, NH 03824
603-868-2970 /exsec@ppane.com
NEIPP 2014 Attendee Comments:
Elaine Freitas: Hi Everyone, I had a wonderful
time at NEIPP, thank you all for being so nice and
welcomed me! Hope to come next year!!!!
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PPANE & NEIPP Calendar
2014
PPANE Summer Sizzlers
June 5 - 23
Find an event in your area: ppaneevents
CONNECTICUT ~ Digital Print Competition
Details, meetings and events: ctppa.com
MAINE ~ Next Meeting
Details, meetings and events: mppa.com
MASSACHUSETTS ~ PPAM Seminar
Details, meetings and events: ppam.com
June 25
TBA
June 23
NEW HAMPSHIRE ~ Monthly Meeting
Details, meetings and events: nhppa.com
June 4
RHODE ISLAND ~ Next Meeting
Details, meetings and events: ppari.org
TBA
VERMONT ~ John Paul Caponigro Seminar
Details, meetings and events: vtprophoto.org
PPANE Summer Seminar
June 30
Rolling Ridge Retreat, N. Andover, MA
Details at ppane.com
PPANE Convention 2014
Radisson, Nashua NH
Details at ppane.com
June 29
September 6 - 8
2015
NEIPP
Hyannis Resort, Hyannis MA
Details at neipp.com
March 29 - April 2
Stay in the Loop!
Click here to join the PPANE / NEIPP Email List.
Please send information about Coming Seminars, Conventions & Regional Events
to Gillian Randall, Editor ~ ppaneeditor@ppane.net / 802-425-4242
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