October 2012 Newsletter

Volume 42, Number 2
September, 2012
Fall Meeting, October 21 & 22, 2012
Holiday Inn, Harrisburg (Grantville), PA
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Bob Hancock, President
t’s late August as I prepare my final message as president of our Association. We’re having a very busy
time here at our studio. My job as president was easier than the previous leaders who came before me,
and having only 2 meetings has made a difference. I am looking forward to completing my year. I find
myself worried, but not discouraged, about my profession and livelihood, as a Professional Photographer and business owner. After several down years, our business is doing well again this year. We have experienced some big sales in Pennsylvania Art, and Our Sports and Special events are doing well.
As far as our Association, things have definitely changed! Digital Technology is changing not only
the way we operate our business, its changing our Associations. People have vast amounts of information
available 24 hours a day on the Internet. Many do not see the need to belong to professional groups like ours.
Memberships in most state associations are declining. However, I am happy to report, we had many renewals
and new members for this year. Belonging to the State Associations keeps you in personal contact with our industry. So, please
make sure to renew your membership for 2013.
We have made arrangements for some great talent in October, Kirk Volclain will be our main speaker, along with Llew
Wentzel. Kirk will be talking about Seniors, and Llew will be talking about sports and school photography. Both are great photographers, and great teachers. Kirk's program is scheduled for all day Monday, and Llew’s, for Sunday afternoon. I will also provide a
short program on Sunday, about Landscape photography and the simple use of NIk Filters. I will share some of my secrets
about how we are selling our Art images, using Facebook as our primary way of marketing. It will be fun and entertaining.
Bob Hancock, PPA of Pennsylvania President; Master Photographer, Photographic Craftsman
Ron Bookwalter, First Vice-President
For those of you who are new or just forgot, I had already served as President in 2005 when our
meetings were held at the Radisson Penn Harris in Camp Hill, PA. I have accepted a request to complete the
remaining term of John Hanneman who resigned and would have been our 2013 President. I have been
working closely this year with our current President, Bob Hancock, to make his year as successful as possible
and also to plan ahead for another exciting year in 2013. Past-President Rodney Clark M.Photog.,Cr.,CPP
has graciously agreed to serve as Convention chairman to make sure that our members not only have access
to some of the best photographic talent available but also to explore some new and different meeting venues
that offer some wonderful opportunities for our members. Right now a lot of different ideas are on the
board and I will keep everyone informed of what we have in mind later this year.
Both our annual Convention and the October 2013 meetings will be held at The Comfort Suites in downtown Carlisle, PA.
The 2013 Convention is set for April 14-16 2013 and the October meeting will be October 13-14 2013. Mark you calendars now!
The Comfort Suites is in the heart of the Carlisle historic district with easy access to scores of boutique shops and eateries.
Carlisle is also the county seat for Cumberland County and the old historic courthouse is only a few yards from our hotel. You can
even check out where Confederate cannonballs took pieces out of the columns of the old courthouse! I can assure you that the cannons will be silent when we are there! Downtown Carlisle also abounds in many fine dining establishments within short walking
distance from the Comfort Suites. The hotel has it’s own restaurant, The Gaslight Grille, and a full breakfast as well as free parking
next to the hotel are included in our room fee. You can check out the hotel amenities at:http://www.comfortsuitescarlisle.com
Please spread the word about all of the new and exciting things coming to PPA of PA both this year and next. We have
membership categories to suit photographers at any level who want to learn and improve the quality of our profession. Looking forward to seeing everyone again in October in Grantville! Respectfully, Ron Bookwalter
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–– PPA of PA BOARD of GOVERNORS ––
2012 OFFICERS
President ....................................... Robert M. Hancock, M.Photog.,
Vice-president ......................... ……………………... Ron Bookwalter
Treasurer ................................ Dave Savarino, M.Photog., Cr., CPP
Secretary ...........................…………………… Shawn Sweeny, CPP
REPRESENTATIVES
Esther Beitzel, M.Photog.,M.Artist,MEI,Cr. .......……… through 2012
Richard Gribenas .....................................…………….. through 2012
Kimberly Cavalari ......................................... …………. through 2013
Glenda Ritchick, CPP.................................... …………through 2013
Pati Livengood, M.Photog., CPP .........………............. through 2014
Caleb Williams, CPP........………..........……………….. through 2014
PAST PRESIDENTS
2011 ..................…..........… Tammy Wolfe, Cr.Photog.,CPP
2010 ..................…..........…Gerry Solan, M.Photog.,Cr.Photog.,CPP
2009 ............................................................. …..Robert W. Demmler
— COMMITTEES —
Assistant Treasurer ....…............... Gerry Solan, M.Photog.,Cr.,CPP
Auditor ...........................……..... Vacant
Awards Banquet ..................…...... Pati Livengood, M.Photog., CPP
Awards Video ....................Gerry Solan, M.Photog.,Cr.Photog.,CPP
Certification Chair ..….................. Glenn Gobrecht, M.Photog., CPP
Certification Secretary ….............. Jerry A. Costanzo, M.Photog.,Cr.,
CPP,A-ASP,AOPM
Certification PPA Liaison …......... Jerry A. Costanzo, M.Photog.,Cr.,
CPP,A-ASP,AOPM
Convention Chair ..…….................. Vacant
Documents & Database Manager ......…........... Robert W. Demmler
Finance Chair.…….................... Cathy Madison, M.Photog.,Cr.,CPP
Fund Raising ...........................….....................Shawn Sweeny, CPP
Historian ......................................………. ..... Vacant
Hospitality ...........................……... Vacant
Long Range Planning Chair ....…... Gerry Solan, M.Photog.,Cr.,CPP
Membership Chair ....…… ....... Dave Savarino, M.Photog., Cr., CPP
Member Relations .........…........ Cathy Madison, M.Photog.,Cr.,CPP
Model Chair .....................…… ....... Vacant
Newsletter Editor & Advertising… ................. Caleb Williams, CPP
Nominations Chair .……. Esther Beitzel, M.Photog.,M.Artist,MEI,Cr.
Northeast Dist. Rep…….. Esther Beitzel, M.Photog.,M.Artist,MEI,Cr.
Parliamentarian ... Robert A. Howard, M.Photog.,Cr.,CPP, EA-ASP
Party Chair .....…... ........................ Pati Livengood, M.Photog., CPP
Photographer ......…... ……………................. Caleb Williams, CPP
Print Master ....….. …………………………………….. Sam Gardiner
Print Show Chair ……..... Esther Beitzel, M.Photog.,M.Artist,MEI,Cr.
Props Chair .............….. ................ Gerry Solan, M.Photog.,Cr.,CPP
Public Relations Chair …… .................................... Vacant
Recording Secretary …... Esther Beitzel, M.Photog.,M.Artist,MEI,Cr.
Registration Chair ........…… Dave Savarino, M.Photog., Cr., CPP
Scholarship Auction ..........…….............................................. Vacant
Security ...................................……........................................ Vacant
Screening & Ethics Chair ..............…... ............Shawn Sweeny, CPP
State Awards Chair ...........................……................ Ron Bookwalter
Supporting Member Liaison ...................…... ................ Vacant
Talent Chair ….Jerry A. Costanzo, M.Photog.,Cr.,CPP,A-ASP,AOPM
Talent Hosts .................................…... .................... Board Members
Trade Show Chair ..........….. …………………Shawn Sweeny, CPP
Transportation .............……..................................... Board Members
Trophy Chair ...........………........................................... Kim Cavalari
Ways and Means ...............….. .. Vacant
Webmaster ........................….. Dave Savarino, M.Photog., Cr., CPP
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Contents
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President’s Message
Contents & New Member Information
March Print Competition News
March Print Competition News
Images from March meeting
Images from March meeting
Llew Wenzel Program Overview
Bob Hancock Program Overview
Kirk Voclain Porgram Overview
Save The Dates!
Registration Form
Schedule
Association Membership News
“New Member Applications – The firms listed below have applied for
membership in the PPA of PA, Inc. In accordance with the By-Laws
concerning membership, the fact of their application is to be published
twice in the newsletter prior to acceptance for membership to allow
any member to voice objection to an applicant’s possible noncompliance with the requirements or any unethical practices of which
a member might be aware. The screening committee then must determine the legitimacy of the complaint and follow the proper procedure.
Any objections must be in writing and addressed to:
Shawn Sweeny, CPP, Screening and Ethics Chair,
Rt 208, 1743 South Center Ext., Grove City, PA 16127”
First Printing
Mark James
(Staff Photographer)
Shavertown, PA
Shari Brownlee
Brownlee's Portrait Cottage
Claysville, PA 15323
Bernie’s Photography
10116 Parkersburg Road NW
Frostburg, MD 21532
J. Paul Simeone Photography, inc.
157 Portsmouth Rd
Glen Mills, PA 19342
Second Printing
Byron Sands
Endless Mountain Studios
Hallstead, PA
Ruth Mumma
Garden Gate Photography
Mount Joy, PA
Lisa Leavell Richey
Leavell Photography
Bridgeville, PA
Jeanie Purcell
Jeanie Purcell Photography
HIGHLIGHTS OF 2012 CONVENTION
PRINT COMPETITION
TERRY BLAIN SWEEPS THE AWARDS
Terry Blain won multiple awards at the 2012 Convention of the Professional Photographers Association of
Pennsylvania in State College last March. She won
both the Best of Show Trophy and the Imagemaker of
the Year. She was awarded a place in the Club of Excellence for her four blue ribbon prints in her case. Her
image titled “Village Smithy” won both a Kodak Gallery Award, and a LexJet Sunset Award, as well as Best
Portrait of a Man Trophy sponsored by B&S Picture
Frames. Her image, “A Lover’s Lament,” won the Portrait of a Woman Trophy
sponsored by More Photos, as well as a Judges’ Choice Gallery Award.
Cindy Howard Honored with The National Award
It took some time before Cindy Howard realized that they
were actually talking about HER! The narrative always
starts with an acknowledgement of the recipient’s background, character, and service to the organization and
industry. Cindy was first moved to tears, and became
delighted as the realization dawned on her that all those
nice things were being said of herself. The moment was
all the more sweet when her family walked in the door as
a surprise. Esther Beitzel couldn’t have presented the
award to a more deserving candidate.
Congratulations, Cindy!
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OTHER HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE AWARDS CEREMONY
Ron Bookwalter (L) presents
Bob Hancock (R) with both the
Service Award and the Degree Award .
Esther Beitzel (L) presents
Bonnie Costanzo (R) with the
Portrait of a Child Trophy
for the image “Tiny Treasures.”
Esther Beitzel (L) presents Rodney Clark
(R) with the Portrait of a Group Trophy
Sponsored by Lustre Color for his print
“Romance Under the Stars.”
Esther Beitzel (L) presents Jerry Costanzo (R) with the Portrait of a Group
Trophy Sponsored by Lustre Color for
his print “Romance Under the Stars.”
Esther Beitzel (R) presents Bob Howard
(L) with the Illustrative Trophy for his
print “A Vintage Pair.”
Esther Beitzel (L) presents Pati
Livengood (R) with the Crafts Trophy
for her multimedia creation
“Wastatch Mountain View.”
Esther Beitzel (R) presents Dale Manning (R) with the First Time Entrant’s
Trophy for his print “Serenity.”
Esther Beitzel (R) presents Bob
Hancock (L) with the
Master’s Trophy for his print “Hunter.”
The ASP Elite Trophy, Sponsored by
Miller’s Professional Imaging, was presented by Jerry Costanzo (R) to his
wife, Bonnie Costanzo (L), for her print
“Misty Morn.”
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OTHER HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE CONVENTION
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Sunday, October 21, 2012
1:00—3:30 PM
lew Wenzel
Llew was first introduced to photography by his grandfather at a young age. He spent
many hours working together with his grandfather in the darkroom his grandfather had
built.
Llew started photographing weddings at the age of 14 and worked out of his home doing weddings until 1995 when his dream of opening a full time studio was realized.
The first studio was located on Main Street in Hughesville, but that space was quickly
out grown. The current studio is located on Penn Street in Muncy and continues to
grow and grow.
Llew travels around the US & Canada teaching other photographers. He has won numerous state, national &
international print competitions.
The studio staff currently consists of Llew, doing most of the photography, and his wife Tracy is the face of the
studio.
Volume Production: Templates, Green
Screens, and Actions
Llew’s program will focus on how to systematize all aspects of the volume photography business. He will talk
about how he adopted green screen technology, created
custom backdrops, and created actions to save time doing
putting it all together.
Come to the program with your questions and you will
come away with an up-to-date experience from a working
professional who is doing it all.
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www.morephotos.com has a special deal for the Kirk Voclain October PPA Of PA show!
Contact Harry@morephotos.com to receive a special half-price on a new website with online storefront for
only $99.00!
The original posting service keeps getting better—now with over 200+ features to make you money with your
photography sales. Register at the show for some great door prizes provided by More Photos.
Call 302-384-2870 or email Harry@morephotos.com
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BECOME THE COOLEST STUDIO IN TOWN FOR SENIOR PORTRAITS
Inn Grantville
With Kirk Voclain! Monday October 22, 2012 Holiday
Grantville, Pa 17028
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his program centers on COOLNESS, or popularity, in (717) 469-0661
the eyes of your seniors. Yes, seniors have an opinion,
and if they don't think your studio is the COOLEST, then forget it, they won't
come to you. This ain't your Momma's senior portraits. Get ready to learn, laugh,
and love taking senior portraits. Kirk will
show you all of his secrets to getting that
$2000 average. The senior will love you,
and the parents will pay handsomely for the work.
This program will help you look at your studio and your studio operations through the eyes of a 17 year old. It will show you some new
posing, backgrounds, and marketing ideas. This program will help you
open up your mind to look at things in a new way, a bizarro, backwards way of thinking that will have you running to the bank!
Kirk has a motivational style of speaking that will keep
you on the edge of your seat. He is a very competent speaker who has
won several awards for this teaching and speaking. His style of delivery is both easy to understand and enthusiastic. You will not be disappointed!!This is a fast paced, motivational program using slides and
audience participation. This is a must see program for all who photograph seniors or
young people.
Kirk Voclain was
born on July 4,
1962. His love for photography began at just 8 years old when he got
his first camera by saving box tops from a popular breakfast cereal. He
photographed his first wedding professionally at the age of only 15,
and charged only $100. He learned the technical aspects of photography, marketing, and business by managing a camera store for 9
years.
He married his lovely wife Tammy on February 28, 1987, and opened
Kirk Voclain Photography in April 1987. He then quickly grew into
the areas’ most creative and innovative photographer. He became a
member of the PPA in 1988 and has hung photographs in both national, state, and regional competitions every year since. He has received countless awards, including Photographer of the Year 1995, Best of Show/Masters Division, Best
CPP entry, numerous Fuji Masterpiece Award, etc. He has also
received numerous blue ribbons and distinguished print honors.
He has had several photographs accepted into the Disney World
Kodak EPCOT exhibit. His work has been published in PPA affiliate magazines and nationally in the Professional Photographer
Magazine. He received his Certified Professional Photographer status in 1990, his Masters Degree in 1994, and his Craftsman's Degree in
1995. 2 weeks after his Masters Degree, he received his greatest award to date, his daughter
Scarlett.
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SAVE THE DATES!
Changes for 2013
Dues will be lowered to $125.00 if paid by 10/31/12
2 Meetings per year Fall and Spring!
Spring Meeting: Sunday April 14, 2013 thru April 16, 2013 Carlisle, PA.
Fall Meeting: October 13-14 2013 Carlisle, PA.
BOTH MEETINGS TO BE HELD AT
COMFORT SUITES,
10 S. Hanover Street,
Carlisle, PA, US, 17013
Phone: (717) 960-1000
Fax: (717) 960-1010
Proud sponsor of Kirk Voclain
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Professional Photographers’ Association of Pennsylvania, Inc.
Fall Meeting, Trade Show & Print Competition
Sunday and Monday, October 21 and 22, 2012
Holiday Inn, Harrisburg
604 Station Road, Grantville, PA 17028
Make hotel reservations by September 23th by calling 800-821-1305
(Mention PA Professional Photographers for special rate)
Meeting is FREE to members in good standing of
Pennsylvania Professional Photographers’ Association (PPA of PA)
$69 to members of PPA and Affiliate Organizations, $99 to non-members
PLEASE COMPLETE & RETURN so we can prepare an identification badge before your arrival.
Studio / Bus. Name:
______________________________________________________________
Mailing Address:
______________________________________________________________
City / State / ZIP:
______________________________________________________________
Business Phone:
______________________________________________________________
Email Address: _________________________________________________
Name of Affiliate Organization___________________________________
PERSONNEL ATTENDING Seminar and Meeting (Required for ID badge)
PLEASE list all who will be attending any event.
Name: ____________________________________ _____ _____
Name: ____________________________________ _____ _____
Name: ____________________________________ _____ _____
MAIL REGISTRATION FORM or CALL OFFICE WITH PAYMENT INFO
PPA of PA, 533 W. Main Street, Mount Pleasant, PA 15666
Phone: 724-610-5952 / Email: ppaofpa@ppaofpa.org
Amount Paid: $____________
By Check: No.________ By Credit Card Authorization: __ VISA __ MC __ Discover
Card Number:________________________________ Expiration Date:_____________
Signature: ___________________________________
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Professional Photographers’ Association of Pennsylvania, Inc.
Holiday Inn, Harrisburg (Grantville), PA
OCTOBER MEETING SCHEDULE
Sunday – October 21, 2012
NOON - 4:30
…………………... PPA of PA Registration Desk Open
NOON - 4:30
…………………… TRADE SHOW OPEN
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
…………………… LLEW WENZEL: Volume Photography ..Schools and Sports
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
............................ BOB HANCOCK, Landscape Photography, and using NIK Filters
5:30 PM
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
9:00 - Midnight
............................ Dinner on your own
............................ Board of Governor's meeting
............................ Hospitality get together
Monday – October 22, 2012
8:45 AM
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
............................ GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
............................ PPA of PA Registration Desk Open
............................ TRADE SHOW Open
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
............................ KIRK VOCLAIN, Getting into a Senior’s Head
12:00 PM –1:00 PM
............................ Lunch (on your own)
1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
4:30 PM
............................ KIRK VOCLAIN, Getting into a Senior’s Head (Continues)
............................ Meeting Adjourned – Please return your badge,
HAVE A SAFE TRIP HOME!
**Meeting rooms and schedule are subject to change.**
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