mag-Professional Photo, Winter 06:mag

A Word from the
President
In keeping with the tradition of our organization there’s another great winter conference on the way! The talent we have lined up is fantastic. Of course, we will have
our annual Mr. & Mrs. Competition and the Little Mr. & Ms. Competitions along with
our finished Product Competition and I am especially excited about our first ever
State Print Judging to be held at the winter convention. New this year, in addition to
entering prints to be considered for trophies and awards at a nominal fee we will be
able to submit four additional prints for score only for a small additional charge.
What an advantage when we go to the HOA conference and print exhibition where
we can put the best four out of eight prints from our case in the regional judging!
Bob Hawkins
The reputation of our fine event has spread causing vendors to sign up early for the February seminar. Our
vendors always fare well because we support them so faithfully. I am proud of how our members do that
and participate in the other aspects of our organization’s events. From volunteering as door guards, registration assistance, print handlers, decorating, bartending and more, PP of Iowa people get involved–that’s
why we have such a strong organization.
I look forward to seeing all of you in February, so mark your calendars. We will have great education
throughout the week and on Saturday night we are having a pajama party including a Lip Sync segment
which is bound to be a hoot! I hope you will all join in. I have my favorite Ray Stevens song picked out and
the PJs are on order. (So you aren’t too afraid, I am not performing the streak and I WILL NOT be in baby
dolls.)
Pick out your favorite silly song, put your favorite pair of pajamas in your suitcase and pack up a print case
full of salon images and bring them to PP of Iowa Winter Seminar. It’s simply, the best education and the
most fun you can have for your money.
Bob Hawkins
Executive Officers
President
Bob Hawkins
M. Photog. Cr., MEI, PPA Certified
733 First Ave E., Newton, IA 50208
641-792-1510; bhawkins@pcpartner.net
Vice President
Don Knop
M. Photog., Cr., PPA Certified
600 2nd Street, Ida Grove, IA 51445
(712) 364-3601; FAX: (515) 364-4007
knopoffice@yahoo.com
Secretary
John Mohr, PPA Certified
1702 State Street, Bettendorf, IA 52722
563-355-3402; jmohrphoto@aol.com
Treasurer
Toni Johnson-Harryman
M. Photog., PPA Certified
812 North Avenue, Norwalk, IA 50211
515-981-0872; phototmj@aol.com
Immediate Past President
Wes Siebe, PPA Certified
4605 Old Hwy. Road, Dubuque, IA 52002
(563) 556-6111; FAX: (319) 556-1827
WESCB@aol.com
Board of Directors
Dennis Fraise
M. Photog. Cr., PPA Certified
2601 Summer Street, Burlington, IA 52601
319-753-0690; imphotog@interl.net
Michelle Wilbur, PPA Certified
120 First St NE, Primghar, IA 51245
jons@tcaexpress.net
(712) 757-3492
Doug Pierson, PPA Certified
518 North Second Street
Cherokee, IA 51012
Pierfoto@gmail.com
(712) 225-2453
Angela Gambill, M. Photog., Cr., PPA
100 South Franklin, Corydon, IA 50060
(641) 872-2390; dawagner@grm.net
Dean Siebe
4605 Old Hwy. Road, Dubuque, IA 52002
(563) 556-6111; deansiebe@aol.com
Lon Monahan, PPA Certified
15 SW Walnut Street
Ankeny, IA 50023
515-963-8119/Fax: 515-963-8119
lon@monahanphotographicartist.com
Executive Secretary
Christy Brinkopf
P.O. Box 108, Sumner, IA 50674
(563) 578-1126 Phone/Fax
ppichris@iowatelecom.net
Steve Kelley, Vendor Representative
715 E. 18th Street
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
800-728-2722/Cell: 319-240-7041
steve.kelly@acilab.com
PPA Certified Commission
Co-Chairpersons
Brian Wedemeier, M. Photog., Cr., PPA Certified
209 E. 1st Street
Sumner, IA 50674
563-578-8566/Fax: 563-578-8567
photofun@iowatelecom.net
Jean Poland
M. Photog., Cr., PPA Certified
9 Plaza Drive, Clear Lake, IA 50428
(641) 357-3846; jpoland@netins.net
ACTION/Advertising Manager
Christy Brinkopf
P.O. Box 108, Sumner, IA 50674
(563) 578-1126 Phone/Fax
ppichris@iowatelecom.net
ACTION Editor
Christopher Becker
M. Photog., Cr., PPA Certified
16482 Marble Avenue, Le Mars, IA 51031
(712) 546-4414; cbbecker@frontiernet.net
Visit us on the web at: www.ppiowa.com
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CPPNews
The CPPs are planning their annual Trip for
2007. At this time no destination has been
selected, but there are some of the places
we are researching. As members your
input is appreciated. If you have any information on any of these locations please
contact Christy so she can add to our
research file. We hope to have the destination decided by the end of the year.
The rates will be between $300-$500 per
person, this would include 2 meals per day
and your accomodations. We are trying to
keep with houses for accomodaitions, so
we can cut costs by cooking our
own meals.
Here are the destinations:
San Antiono, TX
St. Simon Island, GA (southern GA)
Charleston/Hilton Head, SC
Table of Lakes/Eureka, MO
Sanabel Island, FL
Galena, IL
Alabama Coast
So far the coastal states have been fairly
lucky with no major hurricanes affecting
any of these locations.
Passed the
Exam
We also wish congrats to Christina Kjar, for passing the CPP exam
and print competions. Way to go!!
Christina graduated from the University of Northern Iowa in 2003 with
a BA in Art with an emphasis in Photography, Graphic Design, and
Metals. She began her career at Knop Photography in August 2003
as a digital artist. In May of 2004, Knop Photography opened its second location in Storm
Lake, which Christina
now operates herself.
She has been competiting in print competitions for 2 years
and has received several merits, a Fuji
Masterpiece award,
and a first place in the
woman indoor category for Iowa in 2005.
If any of you are intrested in taking the CPP exam, please contact
Christy, or conatact PPA to get the ball rolling. Our orgainization is
one of the strongest groups in the mid-west, and we have a great
time sharing ideas, techniques at all our functions. Be watching for
the upcoming events for 2007!
Why Should You be a Certified
Professional Photographer
Certification is the most common, well-known and respected professional credential. Clients seek out credentialed professionals,
and people recognize certification as a sign that you are an authority in your field. So it makes sense for you to a be Certified
Professional Photographer to better market yourself to your clientele. Here are some specific ways certification can help you in
your business.
Get folks in the door. Before you can show a consumer your portfolio or sell them on your services, you have to get them into your
studio. With hundreds, sometimes thousands of photographers advertising in a market, this is not always an easy task. Advertising
as a Certified Professional Photographer is one way to distinguish yourself from the masses. Certification gives clients a concrete
business reason to put you on their short list. It's a third party validation of your expertise, and that speaks volumes to potential
clients about your skill.
Justify your prices. The digital era has made it much easier for inexperienced part-time and fly-by-night photographers to throw
their hat into the ring, undercutting professionals with rock bottom prices. Certification is an easy way to help consumers understand and appreciate your level of experience and talent.
Don't be afraid to explain to consumers how difficult it is to get this credential. You had to pass a very difficult written examination,
and a scrutinizing panel evaluated your work. Additionally, let them know you have to recertify every five years. This ensures that
Certified Professional Photographers are keeping their quality, skills and knowledge up-to-date. Ask potential clients how much
they really know about your competitor's work. If he turns out to be a bad photographer, a lot of time
and money will have been wasted. In the long run, it's often cheaper to choose someone they know is qualified.
It's a great tiebreaker. It would be nice if every customer who looked at your work was immediately convinced to hire you, but
that's not realistic. Consumers can be indecisive when all the photographers they've interviewed take beautiful shots, have similar
prices and seem like nice people. In many instances, certification can be a deal clincher. Most consumers aren't experts on photography, and they don't know how to select the most qualified photographer. So stack the deck in your favor by providing them
with an expert opinion on your knowledge and skills. As a Certified Professional Photographer, you have passed a written photography exam and a panel of experts have reviewed your images and judged you qualified. Can your competition say that?
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Committee
Assignments
Seminar/Convention Chairman
President, Bob Hawkins, Co-Chair Wes Siebe
PPA Council: Bruce Belling
Bob Hawkins, Kalen Henderson
Area Seminars/New members
Past President, Wes Siebe
Wayne & Shari Belling
HOA Representatives:
Bruce Belling, Sue Fischer, Angela Gambill
Program Talent
President/Past President, Bob Hawkins, Wes Siebe
Print/Folio/Mr./Ms./Finished Product
Vice President, Don Knop/Co-Chair John Mohr
Trade Show/Security (Greeters)
Secretary, John Mohr
Registration
Treasurer, Toni Johnson-Harryman/Co-Chair, Christy Brinkopf
Convention Coordinator/Banquet/HOA
6th year board, Dennis Fraise
Convention Flyer/Photography
5th year board, Michelle Wilbur/Co-Chair Dennis Fraise
Prop & Models
4th year board, Doug Pierson/Co-Chair Michelle Wilbur
Don Lohnes Classes
3rd year board, Angela Jo Gambill
Trophies & Plaques
3rd year board, Angela Jo Gambill/Co-Chair Alan Adams
Medlar/Master’s Exhibit
1st year board, Lon Monahan/Co-Chair Steve Kelly
Flea Market
1st year board, Lon Monahan
Hospitality/Hosts
2nd year board, Dean Siebe/Co-Chair Lon Monahan
IMA Awards
Dennis Fraise/Co-Chair Doug Pierson
ACTION Editor: Chris Becker
About the
Cover
The image, "Vernanza by Moonlight", was
taken as Shari and I were enjoying the
beauties of the Cinque Terre region of the
Italian Riviera. The photograph was taken
at the exact right moment (half an hour
after we should have been eating supper
according to Shari!!). I was waiting for it to
get dark enough and had just about quit
when the moon came out brighter and
the moonbeams hit the water. I got
goose bumps, shot two 30 second exposures and knew I had a winner right on the
spot.
Digital secrets: I slightly liquefied the moon
to a fuller shape. I cleaned up a few stray
lights that were distracting. I extended
some of the cloud lines that were there
already as well as some of the waves. I
used Lucis filter in several subtle layers with
my goal being that the effect would not
be obvious. All in all, the vast majority of
the magic in this image was there on the
original file. Utilizing all the tools available
to us as photographic artists, I could
tweak this image all the way to perfection, a print score of 100 at PPA-Affiliated
(HOA) Competition and my 17th Loan
Collection image at the PPA International
Print Competition.
Website: Bruce Belling
Fellowship Awards: John Mohr/Co-Chair, Christy Brinkopf
Sponsorships: Bob Hawkins
We’re on the web!
www.ppiowa.com
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Fellowship Point
Reports
PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHERS OF IOWA
FELLOWSHIP POINT REPORT
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NAME
SERVICE
Adams, Alyssa
4.0
Adams, F. Alan
194.0
Adams, Linda
35.5
Apgar, Patton
8.0
Apgar, Tom
46.0
Bailey, Shari
27.0
Baldwin, Lynn
42.0
Batterson, Jeff
2.0
Becker, Barbara
14.0
Becker, Christopher 108.0
Beery, Jocelyn
1.0
Belling, Bruce
200.0
Belling, JoAnn
111.5
Belling, Thomas
170.0
Belling, Wayne
26.5
Bever, Sheri
7.0
Blaker, Anita
1.0
Blaker, Diane
2.0
Blaker, Don
1.0
Blaker, Jeff
1.0
Blaser, Paul
11.0
Blough, Karen
17.0
Blumenshine, Ed
10.0
Blumenshine, Joann
43.0
Bokhaven, Jeff
14.0
Bortz, Mark
1.0
Bortz, Mary
1.0
Boysen, Jennifer
1.0
Brechler, Nancy
1.0
Bromberg, Carl
1.0
Brown, Tom
82.5
Burg, Michael
3.0
Byrd, Deena
6.0
Carney, Jim
12.5
Cerizo, Michael
59.0
Christian, Dick
4.0
Collinson, Don
9.0
Cote', Eaton
24.0
Cox, Dennis
96.0
Davidson, Clark
31.5
Davis, Kelly
0.0
Davis, Michelle
30.0
Davis, Mike
6.0
DeWild, Al
66.0
Dockstader, Lisa
0.0
Dodgen, Bruce
0.0
Duncan, Mackenzie
2.0
Dunn, Gina
6.0
Eckert, Stephen
3.0
Eiffert, Heidi (Hardy)
16.0
Eiffert, Troy
5.0
Erickson, Larry
76.5
Fagan, Gary
85.0
Farr, Patricia
0.0
Fiddelke, Fred
128.0
Fiddelke, Kathy
47.0
Fischer, Sue
61.5
Fitzloff, Chrisi
6.0
Fitzloff, Greg
40.0
Foshee, Regina
3.0
PRINT TOTAL
6.0
10.0
184.0 378.0
0.0
35.5
0.0
8.0
12.0
58.0
69.0
96.0
0.0
42.0
0.0
2.0
0.0
14.0
139.0 247.0
0.0
1.0
155.0 355.0
107.0 218.5
102.0 272.0
88.0 114.5
1.0
8.0
0.0
1.0
0.0
2.0
0.0
1.0
0.0
1.0
18.0
29.0
20.0
37.0
0.0
10.0
8.0
51.0
6.0
20.0
0.0
1.0
1.0
2.0
0.0
1.0
18.0
19.0
0.0
1.0
8.0
90.5
3.0
6.0
18.0
24.0
27.0
39.5
89.0 148.0
0.0
4.0
24.0
33.0
37.0
61.0
32.0 128.0
29.0
60.5
2.0
2.0
85.0 115.0
13.0
19.0
23.0
89.0
13.0
13.0
12.0
12.0
8.0
10.0
0.0
6.0
0.0
3.0
41.0
57.0
43.0
48.0
155.0 231.5
95.0 180.0
2.0
2.0
47.0 175.0
116.0 163.0
53.0 114.5
0.0
6.0
0.0
40.0
0.0
3.0
Fraise, Dennis
77.0
Frana, Laura
2.0
Friend, Kelly
1.0
Gambill, Angela Jo
64.5
Gerdes-Rensink, Pamela1.0
Goff, Anna
1.0
Grabill, Barb
131.0
Green, Laura
13.5
Grier, Jerry
25.5
Hallmark, Christine
8.0
Hamilton, Barb
56.0
Hamm, Elisha
3.0
Hankel, Kathleen
7.0
Hartman, Rhonda
9.0
Hawkins, Robert
204.5
Hawkins, Sari
94.5
Hazlett, Lisa
1.0
Henderson, Kalen
70.0
Hinders, Eric
0.0
Hinkel, Courtney
3.0
Hlubek, Joseph
31.5
Holmberg, James
4.0
Holmberg, Shannon
13.0
Horan, Howard
15.0
Hornbrook, Phyllis
7.0
Hunter, Adam
9.0
Huntoon, Alexis
0.0
Ilvess, Uldis
2.0
Irvine,Wendy
6.0
Jamison, Jon
10.0
Jewell, Mark
4.0
Johnson, John
0.0
Johnson, Wayne
91.0
Johnson-Harryman, Toni67.5
Just, Joanne
1.0
Kadlec, John
1.0
Kelly, Steve
33.0
Kessler, Bill
4.0
Ketelsen, Mike
1.0
Kienast, Craig
8.0
Kinney, Ann
2.0
Kjar, Christina
6.0
Klemp, Lisa
11.0
Knapp, Sharon
0.5
Knop, Don
79.0
Krebsbach, Kathy
16.5
Krebsbach, Rick
178.5
Krogh, Diane
42.0
Landon, Deb
18.5
Lane, Mark
0.0
Lattin, Mark
1.0
Lee, Bryan
1.5
Lee, Charles
113.5
Lee, Connie
1.0
Lieferman, Alan
4.0
Lieferman, Deb
1.0
Lyons, Kirsten
2.0
Marvitz, David
0.0
Matz, Jan
20.0
Matz, Rodney
37.0
Maurer, Lem
14.0
Maurer, Marilyn
6.0
McConnell, Tim
12.5
Merrill, Jennifer
2.0
Mess, Mark
7.0
Miller, Lennie
3.0
Miller, Marvin
3.0
Mohr, Cathy
25.0
67.0
0.0
0.0
36.0
0.0
0.0
78.0
1.0
85.0
2.0
43.0
0.0
6.0
7.0
297.0
0.0
5.0
79.0
10.0
0.0
36.0
0.0
24.0
9.0
0.0
45.0
9.0
10.0
0.0
0.0
11.0
5.0
4.0
31.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
7.0
0.0
52.0
0.0
14.0
0.0
0.0
75.0
0.0
120.0
0.0
0.0
1.0
0.0
0.0
19.0
0.0
2.0
0.0
0.0
1.0
0.0
0.0
11.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
21.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
144.0
2.0
1.0
100.5
1.0
1.0
209.0
14.5
110.5
10.0
99.0
3.0
13.0
16.0
501.5
94.5
6.0
149.0
10.0
3.0
67.5
4.0
37.0
24.0
7.0
54.0
9.0
12.0
6.0
10.0
15.0
5.0
95.0
98.5
1.0
1.0
33.0
11.0
1.0
60.0
2.0
20.0
11.0
0.5
154.0
16.5
298.5
42.0
18.5
1.0
1.0
1.5
132.5
1.0
6.0
1.0
2.0
1.0
20.0
37.0
25.0
6.0
12.5
2.0
28.0
3.0
3.0
25.0
Mohr, John
80.0
Mohr, Laura Arkfeld
10.0
Monahan, Lon
21.0
Nezerka, Dean
3.5
Niceswanger, Eric
158.0
Niceswanger, Janel
47.5
Nordstrom, Lori
15.0
Novak, Mark
2.0
O'Connor, Steven
21.0
Olivari, Jim
11.0
Olson, Jacquelyn
28.5
Orr, Paul (Rusty)
0.0
Pagel, Michele
0.0
Person, Robert
2.0
Phillips, Larry
2.0
Pierson, Doug
58.5
Pierson, Rita
28.0
Poland, Jean
41.0
Powers, Reine
25.5
Read, Brian
2.0
Read, Jon
115.5
Reiter, Georgia
0.0
Richards, Lynda
10.5
Rivas, Sarah
0.0
Ruhaak, Chris
0.0
Sandford-Muerhoff, Sue 2.0
Scarff, David
2.0
Scarff, Hope
4.0
Schmeling, Bobbi
2.0
Scholl, Kit
0.0
Shackelford, Linda
2.0
Sheets-McKeag, Sarah 4.0
Siebe, Wes
147.5
Siebe,Dean
63.0
Sobieski, Andrea
3.0
Speaker, Aletha
99.5
Stalzer, John
5.0
Sterling, Gary
137.0
Stover, Bonnie
5.0
Strathman, Curt
12.0
Strickland, Julie
11.5
Strumpel, Cor
16.5
Strumpel, Tom
31.5
Sunderman, Patty
1.0
Svendson, Amy
1.0
Talsma, Lisa
20.0
Taylor, Sam
0.0
Teets, Jerry
1.0
Tekippe, Pete
3.0
Theobald, Janna
4.0
Thole, Kristina
1.0
Thompson, Judy
3.0
Tiedemann, Dawn
4.0
Urbain, Beth
14.0
Veasman, Mark
2.0
Wagner, Trina
15.0
Walters, Ninya
1.0
Walters, Woody
4.0
Webb, Archie
2.0
Wedemeier, Brian
84.5
Wedemeier, Jan
1.0
Wilbur, Michelle
60.0
Winkel, Shaun
2.0
Wolf, Tim
1.0
Young, Susan
4.5
Zahasky, Jim
1.0
Zeithamel, Leo
99.0
19.0
3.0
37.0
0.0
77.0
1.0
34.0
0.0
12.0
10.0
105.0
17.0
14.0
4.0
0.0
54.0
45.0
99.0
112.0
27.0
250.0
1.0
0.0
6.0
3.0
0.0
0.0
145.0
1.0
1.0
0.0
0.0
25.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
9.0
72.0
1.0
0.0
5.0
0.0
32.0
0.0
0.0
24.0
16.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
2.0
0.0
3.0
0.0
0.0
9.0
15.0
109.0
0.0
52.0
0.0
43.0
0.0
0.0
2.0
0.0
35.0
99.0
13.0
58.0
3.5
235.0
48.5
49.0
2.0
33.0
21.0
133.5
17.0
14.0
6.0
2.0
112.5
73.0
140.0
137.5
29.0
365.5
1.0
10.5
6.0
3.0
2.0
2.0
149.0
3.0
1.0
2.0
4.0
172.5
63.0
3.0
99.5
14.0
209.0
6.0
12.0
16.5
16.5
63.5
1.0
1.0
44.0
16.0
1.0
3.0
4.0
3.0
3.0
7.0
14.0
2.0
24.0
16.0
113.0
2.0
136.5
1.0
103.0
2.0
1.0
6.5
1.0
134.0
Rules, Eligibility
& Credits
Rules, Eligibility, & Credits
Iowa Fellowship of Photography
1. The “Fellowship Award Committee” shall
be appointed by the President of the PP of I
and approved by the Board of Directors.
a. The Committee shall have a chairman
and committee members as needed.
b. Each member shall serve for three years.
c. Committee members may succeed
themselves.
d. The terms of the committee members
shall run concurrently with the offices of PP
of I.
e. It will be the responsibility of the chairperson to maintain all records, distribute all
credit certificates, and maintain a supply of
necessary forms, supply of medallions, and
any items necessary to manage the fellowship program.
f. The Chairperson may enlist the help of the
Executive Sec if approved by the Board.
2. To receive the Associate Fellow of
Photography (A.F.Ph.) Award, a recipient
must have earned not less than eight (8)
service credits and not less than eight (8)
print credits.
3. To receive the Fellow of Photography
(F.Ph.) award, a recipient must have
earned not less than fifteen (15) service
credits and not less than fifteen (15) print
credits.
4. Credits used to obtain the Associate
Fellow of Photography Award may also be
used toward the accumulated total for the
Fellow of Photography Award and Service
Award.
5. Any member performing in state as a
convention speaker, state-affiliated seminar
speaker or workshop instructor must provide
the Fellowship Committee proof of performance to receive credit.
6. Print credits are earned only by winning
print awards at the annual print judging of
the Professional Photographers of Iowa or
Heart of America.
7. The Fellowship committee shall check the
records after the Fall Event to determine
who will be eligible to receive awards and
shall submit a list of applicants to the Board
of Directors of the PP of I for their two-thirds
majority approval; applicants, based on
credits earned, become eligible to receive
Fellowship Awards at the Winter Event
immediately following the year in which
they receive the accumulative total for
their respective awards.
8. The Honorary Fellow of Photography
Award shall be recommended by the
Fellowship Committee and approved by a
two-thirds majority vote of the Board of
Directors of the PP of I.
9. The Master Craftsman, Masters and
Craftsman degree award by the PP of A
add no credits to the Professional
Photographers of Iowa fellowship award.
10. With a two-thirds majority vote of the
members present, the board has the power
to reject any award applicant for good
cause or recall any awards previously
issued.
Flyers/Photography Chairperson . . . . . . . . .1
Props and Models Chairperson . . . . . . . . . .1
Trophies & Plaques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Used Equipment Chairperson . . . . . . . . . . .1
Convention Hospitality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
HOA Convention Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Master of Ceremonies at Banquet
Committee Members
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 or 2 per Chairperson
ELIGIBILITY
All Active and Associate paid-up members
in good standing with the Professional
Photographers of Iowa are eligible.
Fall Seminar Points
Program Talent Chairperson . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Trade Show Chairperson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Registration Chairperson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Seminar Coordinator Chairperson . . . . . . . .1
Props & Models Chairperson . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Hospitality Chairperson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
In-State Seminar Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Committee Members . . .1 per Chairperson
AWARDS
Associate Fellow of Photography . . .A.F.Ph.
Honorary Fellow of Photog . . . . . .Hon. F. Ph.
Fellow of Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F.Ph.
Service Award
Misc. Points
District Speaker or Workshop Instructor . . . .3
Host Studio for Area/State Seminar . . . . . . .2
Special Projects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 or 2
Article published in the ACTION . . . . . . . . .1
CREDITS NEEDED FOR AWARD
Associate Fellow of Photography . . . . . . .25
Fellow of Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Ruby for each additional . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Service Award (Service Only) . . . . . . . . . . .25
Diamond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .200
Gold Bar for each additional . . . . . . . . . . .25
Miscellaneous jobs other than listed above
may or may not be awarded a point. It will
be the responsibility of the committee chairperson to report to the fellowship chairperson anyone who qualifies for points. Some
jobs and services performed requiring minimum effort are considered voluntary service to the association and therefore do
not earn service points.
11. A member cannot let his or her membership lapse for more than two years without losing his or her fellowship points.
Yearly Points
PP of I President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
PP of I Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
PP of I Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
PP of I Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
PP of I Board Member . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..2
Heart of America Representative . . . . . . . .2
Certification State Chairperson . . . . . . . . . .3
Web Master . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Certification Committee Member . . . . . . . .1
MAIPP Representative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
PPA Council person . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Action Editor 1 per issue, maximum . . . . . .4
Fellowship Awards Chairperson . . . . . . . . . .3
National Service Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Winter Seminar or Convention
Committee Points
Convention Program Talent Chairperson . .4
Convention Print Chairperson . . . . . . . . . . .2
Trade Show Chairperson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Registration Chairperson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Convention/Banquet Coordinator
Chairperson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Flyers/Photography Chairperson . . . . . . . . .2
Props and Models Chairperson . . . . . . . . . .2
Don Lohnes Classes Chairperson . . . . . . . . .2
Trophies & Plaques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Swap Shop Chairperson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Medlar/Master’s Exhibit Chairperson . . . . .1
Convention Hospitality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
In-State Convention Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Master of Ceremonies at Banquet . . . . . . .1
Committee Members
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 or 2 per Chairperson
HOA Points
Convention Print Chairperson . . . . . . . . . . .3
Trade Show Chairperson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Registration Chairperson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Convention/Banquet Coordinator
Chairperson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
PRINT CREDITS
First Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Second Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Third Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Distinguished Print (80+) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Medlar Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
TOP TEN PHOTOGRAPHERS
First Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Second Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Third Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Additional Top Ten . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
MASTERS CUP AWARDS
First Place-Gold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Second Place-Silver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Third Place-Bronze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Fourth Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Fifth Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
For any questions concerning Fellowship
Points, contact:
John Mohr
1702 State Street
Bettendorf, IA 52722
563-355-3402
jmohrphoto@aol.com
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Iowa Photographers Earn
PPA Degrees
Lori Nordstrom received the PPA Masters Degree and Wes Siebe received the Craftsman this year at the Imaging USA
Awards Banquet. Congratulations to Lori and Wes!
Lori Nordstrom, Cr. Photographer opened a portrait studio in Winterset, Iowa in 2000. In the 5
short years there, she has received both regional and national recognition for her unique
approach to children’s portraiture. Her work has been featured in magazines including PPA’s
Storyteller Magazine, Kodak Pro Pass Magazine, and Studio Photography and Design. Lori has
earned several Kodak Gallery and Fuji Masterpiece awards for her images and children’s storybooks. Five of Lori’s storybooks have been accepted into PPA’s loan collection.
Wes Siebe started out in Nebraska, joining the Nebraska organization in about 1977. At the 1979
HOA convention Wes, like many other attendees, rotated around between the different state
hospitality rooms. While visiting the Iowa hospitality room, some Iowans took an interest and
decided they were going to find him a studio in Iowa. The rest, of course, is history. Wes is the
immediate past president of Iowa and probably holds the record of the most years on a single
committee. He has served on the print crew keeping the scoring records for over twenty years
and has received the Heart of America service award. He has been married to his wife Sandy for
seventeen years and has two daughters. His studio is diversified with the largest single percentage
of business being in seniors followed by children and now underclass.
Why Enter PP of Iowa
Print Competition?
There are many ways to learn our craft and all are good. With education should come improvement of the work you
do and one of the best ways to improve your skills and elevate the level of your photography is to participate in print
competition. By entering, you will expose your work to a critique process like no other. Your images will be viewed one
at a time by a panel of judges whose goal is to point out the merits and shortcomings of an image and assign a score
appropriate to their arguments. By listening to the commentary of the judges you will hear how prints can be improved
and where they excel.
It’s exhilarating when your print anonymously rotates in front of the judges on the turnstile and nerve-racking waiting
while the judges score the print. After the print is scored it may be challenged by a judge who disagrees with the given
score, and that’s when the fun begins. Each judge will talk in turn, then after a rebuttal the image will be rescored. Many
times the challenger wants to raise a score, sometimes the challenge is from a negative point of view - it’s hard to hear
your image degraded by the judges but if you listen to the criticism with an open mind and apply the insight you heard
to your future work you will begin to see improvements and the education kicks in. If you get lucky, your images will score
well and impress the judges to the point they want to reward them with ribbons and other accolades. That’s the icing
on the cake.
I’ve been fortunate to have judged images from every state in the US, Korea, Japan, China, Mexico, Canada, Ireland,
England, Germany, France, Spain, Australia and Italy. The common thread among all of the images is that any image
done well will be rewarded by the judges. From the wackiest scene to the most traditional of images all will be considered fairly and yours have an equal chance to impress if you will jump in and give print competition a try. The best place
to start is at the Iowa Winter seminar. You will be with friends who will support you all the way.
See you at the competition in February!
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Bob Hawkins
Master of Photography
Master of Electronic Imaging
Photographic Craftsman
Fellow, Professional Photographers of Iowa
President, Professional Photographers of Iowa
Winter Seminar 2007
Schedule
Saturday, February 3
Noon - 5:00 pm
1:00 - 4:00 pm
4:00 pm
4:00 - 6:00 pm
6:00 - 9:00 pm
6:00 - 9:00 pm
9:00 pm – Midnight
Registration Desk Open
Helen Yancy - Creating Artistic Portriature, The Photographer’s Edge
Karen Blough & Valerie Warnke, Market Your Peas and Sell Your Carrots
Print Case Deadline
Dinner on your own
David Trust - Marketing
Helen Yancy - continues
Pajama Party and LipSync Extravaganza
Sunday, February 4
7:00 - 9:00 am
7:00 - 9:00 am
7:00 - 9:00 am
9:00 am - Noon
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
8:00 am
Noon
Noon
2:00
3:00
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5:00 pm
1:00 pm
5:00 pm
3:00 pm
4:00 pm
4:00 pm
5:00 - 7:00 pm
7:00 - 8:30 pm
9:00 - 11:00 pm
11:00 pm - midnight
Barb Grabill - Basics of Posing and Lighting
Aletha Speakar/Stacey Friedlein - Staying in Business
Don Lohnes II -Digital Processes/Production & Sales
Jean Poland, Angela Gambill, Fred Fiddelke,
Adam Hunter, Brian Wedemeier
Aletha Speakar/Stacy Friedlein - continued
Registration desk open
Check in entries for Mr/Ms Photogenic, Digital, Finished Product
& Iowa Marketing Awards
Print Judging
Lunch in the Trade Show
Trade Show Open
Dennis Fraise & Trina - Direct Mail that Works!
Lou Szoke, Hollywood Style Lighting
Marketing Critique - Dennis Fraise monitoring
Dinner on Your Own
Phil Ziessemer - Survival Skills for the Small Town Photographer
Craig Kienast - Art in Emotion
Hospitality
Monday, February 5
7:00 - 9:00 am
7:00 am - Noon
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
9:00 am
9:00 am - Noon
1:30 pm
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
2:00 - 4:30 pm
2:00 - 4:30 pm
5:00 - 5:45 pm
5:45 - 6:30 pm
6:30 pm
Mary Mannix - Family Portraits - A Treasured Legacy
Dan Thornton & Beth Zak - Photomation & the Secrets of Success
Registration desk open
Deadline for Mr/Ms, Photogenic, Digital, Finished Product &
Iowa Marketing Award entries, turn in at registration desk
Jim Lersch - Seniors, The Commercial Way
Special Membership Meeting - all active members should attend!
Trade Show open
Jim Lersch - continues
Sara Johnston & Cindy Romano - Shootin’ Rug Rats
New Members Reception
Hospitality - in the Holidome
Banquet & Awards Ceremony
Tuesday, February 6
7:00 am
7:00 - 9:00 am
8:00 - 10:00 am
9:00 - 10:00 am
9:00 - 10:00 am
10:00 - 3:00 pm
3:00 pm
Flea Market
Sara Johnston & Cindy Romano - Senioritus!
Registration desk open
Brunch in the Holidome
CPP Annual Meeting - brunch
Stephanie Clark - The Beauty of Photography
Convention closes
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Winter Seminar
2007
Like to Eat Your Sweets
and Avoid Your Veggies?
Well, we are going to tell you how to enjoy both! As photographers, we
tend to live in a creative world where marketing and sales can seem so
bland.
Valerie Warnke & Karen Blough
Karen and Valerie of Cooper Image Design will take you on an interactive, multimedia, keep you on your toes ride. This healthy presentation
will include discussions and examples of branding, how to seek inspiration for marketing projects and creating new products.
And what good does it do to buy veggies and let them sit in your fridge? Valerie will take you
through some recipes for success in the sales room.
Karen Blough, owner of Cooper Image Design in Cedar Falls, Iowa, has
been named a Top Ten Photographer and Marketer of the Year in the state
of Iowa multiple times. Valerie Warnke is the studio's full time manager and
sales consultant.
Don't forget to check out our website www.eatyourpeasandcarrots.com.
You never know, we might mention it!?
And eat your PEAS & CARROTS!
Photomation
& the Secret of Success
Beth Zak & Dan Thornton
Dan Thornton and Beth Zak have been working together for the
past six years establishing new and creative ways to improve
the digital transition at Thornton Photography in Godfrey, IL.
Together Dan and Beth make a team that has taken creativity
and technical excellence to the next level, by establishing new
automated workflow concepts and implementing several advanced creative
procedures into their business.
Dan Thornton holds both the Master of Photography and the Master of Electronic Imaging
degrees from the PPA and was one of the first portrait photographers in the
world to embrace digital imaging. He has been hired as a consultant to
Eastman Kodak and has taught Photoshop at PPA schools and lectured
throughout the USA and Canada.
Beth Zakv an accomplished photographer in her own right
holds both the Master of Photography, and CPP degrees
from the PPA. Her duties at Thornton Photography are to
provide the studio with technical support and creative assistance.
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Family Portraits
A Treasured Legacy
Mary’s program is the perfect place to discover the essentials of successful
Family Portraiture. Family group composition and elements of color harmony
will be covered as well as tried and true marketing ideas to establish a solid
and profitable client base. Mary will discuss the importance of creating a lasting relationship with the family and share techniques for gaining a rapport
with your subjects.
Mary Mannix
Photography is an Art, capturing images to evoke an emotion from the viewer.
As Professionals we have an intuition that is beyond our technical self. The media whether film or
digital, is only a tool. How you use that tool is much more important than the tool you choose to
use. Intuition is what sets us aside from the “Uncle Joe’s” in photography. Mary will awaken your
intuition, guiding you to observe the family dynamics. Understanding these dynamics will
enhance your posing and expressions, which will increase your sales. Price is easy to compare,
what is not easy to compare is the soul behind the camera. This is the soul that will build lasting
relationships with life long clients.
Mary T. Mannix is a PPA Master of Photography, Photographic Craftsman and PPA Affiliated Juror.
After successfully operating a Chicago-land studio for over 24 years Mary sold her high volume
studio and relocated to Wisconsin. Her passion for photography beckoned and in the fall of 2002
she opened The Portrait Gallery in Port Washington, WI. Early in 2005 Mary was offered the opportunity to work with Canon as a Camera Educator. So once again she packed her gear and now
spends her time on the road blending her love of teaching with her passion for photography.
Active in National, State and Local Photographic associations for 30 years, her skills are attested
to by numerous state and national awards including twice named a Top Ten Photographer in the
state of Illinois. Mary continues to strive for excellence and will be a recipient of the PPA Gold
Photographer of the Year Award at Imaging 2007.
Survival Skills for the
Small Town Photographer
Phil Zeisemer
Survival Skills for the Small Town Photographer is a program that highlights the
importance of being a generalist rather than a specialist when your business is
located in a non-metropolitan area. Topics that will be explored are: Gorilla
marketing your studio, promotions that benefit the community, photograph categories that people will pay for, community involvement, the importance of
professionalism, and keeping track of your business.
Phil Ziesemer moved to the small Central Wisconsin community of Merrill in 1973 with the thought
of staying there as a news photographer for no more than two years. 12 years later he and his
wife, Mary, opened their portrait and wedding business full time and continue to serve their community of 10,000 with a wide variety of photographic services.
Phil has served on the Wisconsin Professional Photographers Assoc. board of directors as a regional representative, and as the CPP Liaison with PPA. In addition, he is a founding trustee and registrar for the Wisconsin Professional Photographers School. He has been a Super Monday presenter
and has given programs to regional WPPA affiliates on Certification and making merit prints.
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2007
Staying in
Business
Stacey Friedlein
Stacey Friedlein has spent nearly thirty years in the photographic industry. He
opened his first studio at age sixteen as a junior in high school. Since that time
he operated and managed studios for fifteen years. Since 1992 has been
working as a consultant working with studios through Customation Inc. and
most recently H&H Color Lab to help improve their business through marketing, improving sales skills and creating sound financial practices. Recently he
opened In The Spirit Consulting and The Business Brainery and has expanded
his consulting and teaching to photographers and small businesses outside of
the industry.
Stacey’s second book entitled Helping You Realize the Potential of Your Passion will
be published in late 2006. This book is written to motivate individuals to get a better understanding of their gifts and talents and how to use them to improve their own lives. And
improve the lives of those they work and associate with everyday. Stacey’s first book,
Marketing Into the Next Millennium is designed to help studios conceptualize, formulate and
schedule their marketing promotions. The manual contains five marketing modules. Topics
covered are Seniors, Weddings, Children, Families and a General module. Each module
gives you an outline for marketing to that target group and specific marketing ideas and
suggestions. This hands-on reference manual is a must for portrait studio owners and those
responsible for planning a studio’s promotions.
Stacey has also produced the Market Share Marketing Calendar and Workbook. It is
designed to give studios a step-by-step plan of action for establishing a schedule of promotions and an easy to use layout of their marketing plan. The workbook shows how to tie
together the studios marketing and takes them step-by-step through the process of laying
out a promotional calendar. Stacey’s method of market planning has been proven in his
studio and by many of the studios that have attended his seminars. This is common sense
marketing and is the foundation to Stacey’s seminars.
Staying in
Business
Staying in business gets harder everyday! Business programs are boring! I
don't need business programs, I've been in business for years! These are
statements we have all heard, but we believe there is much to learn
about it that will improve your bottom line. Stacey Friedlein and Aletha
Speakar have teamed up to bring you a program like you have not seen.
It will include how to write a business plan, how to price your products,
how to market and how to sell, all in a short half day program.
Aletha Speakar
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2007
The Beauty
of Photography
beau·ty, n. The quality that gives pleasure
to the mind or senses and is associated with
such properties as harmony of form or color,
excellence of artistry, truthfulness, and originality.
This definition of beauty has been the foundation for Stephanie Clark Photography since the establishment of
this cutting-edge portrait studio in 2002. Through unique styling, intense branding and a commitment to artistic excellence, this high-end studio has been on the fast track of success and has
made its mark in the Tri-State area of Kentucky, West Virginia, and Ohio.
Recognized for fine art portraits of distinction, Stephanie has found her
niche in the community. Specializing in babies, children, families, and
maternity, Stephanie’s award-winning style relies on a relaxed environment
in which subtle expressions and playful attitudes clearly reveal the spirit of
her subjects. During Stephanie's presentation, she will share how she provides her clients with the "couture" experience. By offering elite products
that target her market and through creative marketing ideas Stephanie will
show you how to reach and satisfy this special client. Image is everything
and the image you project should be beautiful.
Stephanie Clark
In the summer of 2004, Stephanie Clark Photography relocated to the
Mayo Mansion in Ashland's downtown historic
district. The Mayo Mansion was built in 1917
and has been placed on the National Register
of Historic Places by the United
States Department of the Interior.
Stephanie is sponsored by Larson and WHCC.
Strike a
Pose
Have you ever wondered why your posing is not making your client
look their best? This program will be worth getting out of bed for!
Barb Grabill
Come see a hands on demonstration of how to make all kinds of
people look great in your images. Barb Grabill will show you just how to make your clients look
good with the basics and then how to break the rules and still make it work!
But be prepared, audience participation is required!
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2007
High School Seniors
My Way
You may have seen Jim's senior images in competition....a little
out there, huh? Do you go to the studio every morning dreading
yet another day of seniors? Remember how much fun photography used to be when you first started creating beautiful images?
Jim will show you how to adapt your lighting techniques (with a
Jim Lersch
commercial edge) to create extremely creative senior images.
Jim will also demonstrate how his theory of spending one-on-one time with the students and his
unusual techniques have provided him with a leading edge that is creating demand for his high
school portraiture. This program includes a few set photos so you can see how
easy it is and is also narrated by the actual seniors that Jim has photographed
- they'll tell you what seniors think and what YOU need to
think about. Jim will give you a list of the questions that he
asks his seniors to "get into their minds" and talk about how
color plays a key role in finding out who they really are.
Let's face it, Jim's just a commercial guy who's photographing seniors for fun. BUT when a commercial shooter is stealing business
away from established portrait studios in his area, you probably should see
how and why. He'll also do a short segment on
commercial techniques for portrait photographers.
What Your Customers
Really Want
Professional Photographers of America CEO David Trust has helped lead the world’s
largest photographic association to the most successful years in its 126 year history.
He spent years studying consumer trends and strategy while building national
cause-related marketing campaigns for large corporations. His message is a simple
one: There is money to be made by those studios that are prepared to compete.
David Trust
On the other hand, studios who engage in a “more of the same” strategy are going
to find themselves fighting for life. How serious are you about success? This will be a different look
at what your customers REALLY want.
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WANTED
Old Photogenic brand cast-iron
based light stands. Any
Condition. REWARD: $5.00
each!
Contact:
Bob Hawkins
Bob Hawkins Studio, Inc.
733 First Avenue East
Newton, IA 50208641-792-1510
bobhawkins@iowatelecom.net
FOR SALE
Northwest Iowa Photography
Studio and Art Gallery including
building and equipment. 40
years plus in business. Great
opportunity for ambitious young
couple.
Rodney’s Photography,
Hawarden, Iowa.
Phone 712-551-1782
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Art in
Emotion
Craig has been involved in photography in one form or
another since 1985, but has been frustrated with his art
and craft UNTIL the advent of the digital medium! Now
he has grown wings….or more aptly a rocket pack!
Craig Keinast
Craig has been a featured speaker at many national
and regional conventions including SPI, and WPPI. Craig has also been
published several times including articles in Rangefinder and Profissional
Photographer magazines.
Craig has also been recognized in print competition.
• 2005 and 2006 Professional Photographers of America’s Diamond level photographer of the
year two years in a row.
• Best out of state print, 2005, Professional Photographers of Montana
• Highest scoring print case in Iowa 2002
• Medlar Trophy for the best of show Professional Photographers of Iowa,
Kansas City conference 2001
• Best of Show at the American Color Imaging print competition 2000.
Craig’s style can be described as Edgy, Ethereal, and sometimes Dark. The goal
Craig sets for himself with his images is to capture beauty in a
way that has an underlying sense of power and mystery.
Beauty in the human form, and beauty in nature. He pursues this end with passion, and with a great love of the visual arts.
Craig’s Program deals with the marketing techniques he’s
used to expand his business as well as his philosophy on
seniors…weddings…portraits in general.
As a part of Craig’s program, he will photograph several
individuals using “Traditional lighting” and the digital
medium. For many subjects, Craig produces what he calls
a “Fantasia Print”or “ART Print”. This is a very artistic print
with extensive computer manipulations. The perfect marriage of traditional
painting techniques and today’s techno crazed world….VERY FUN!!! The ART Prints are used as an
add on sale and can as much as double the final sales. Craig will create “ART prints” from these sessions.
The whole point of Craig’s programs is to inspire and put FUN back into the business of photography.
We’re on the web!
www.ppiowa.com
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Winter Seminar
Hollywood Lighting
The Lost Art
2007
Learn how to create beautiful photographs like those of
the 1930’s Hollywood look! Spend some time with
Master/Craftsman photographic artist Lou Szoke and
come away with a totally new look at lighting. Lou will
take you back in time when lighting and shadows were
very important; away from huge soft boxes and reflectors and back into the
days when those absolutely stunning Hollywood style portraits were created with
simple inexpensive tungsten spotlights.
Lou Szoke
Whether you photograph Seniors, brides, couples, glamour or models, this presentation will inspire you to look at lighting with a whole new perspective. It
doesn’t matter if you shoot film or digital. All of Lou’s Hollywood style lighting
techniques can be adapted to both. One thing is for sure, if you are looking
for something different, if you want to make more money or if you just love
those old Hollywood style portraits – don’t miss this program!
Lou started his photography career part time in 1980. He
has always had a passion for photography and decided to
go full time with his wife, Theresa in 1983. their first studio
was less than 800 square feet, and the business has now grown to a
5200 square feet full service studio.
Lou has many achievements to his credit including being a PPA
Master/Craftsman, with numerous print awards from PPA, Illinois PPA,
Fuji Masterpiece, Photographer of the Year, Top Ten Photographer, and PPA print judge.
He has traveled throughout the US and Canada teaching professional photographers his
black-and-white Hollywood style lighting techniques.
Shootin’ Rugrats
& Senioritus
So you think children are cute and easy to photograph, huh?
Through the years Cindy & Sarah have discovered photographers that
think when a child walks through the door, it’s easy to snap a couple of
good images and BINGO, easy money. Then they actually try it. Surprise!
There is so much more to it than the children being cute. You need to
know how to deal with an unruly child, or more important the
unruly parent! “Shootin’ Rugrats” will cover everything from
the initial telephone call through closing the sale. Finding out
Cindy Romano &
Sarah Johnston
what parents think they want and help direct them to what
they really need. Cindy & Sarah will show you what works for them and... what
hasn’t worked so well. They will cover lighting , un-posed posing, marketing,
specials and volume work. They will also discuss presentation,
delivery, how to organize production and much, much more.
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"SENIORITIS"…It's the one "bug" you'll want to "catch". Cindy Romano and Sarah
Johnston give a high energy dose of information to re-energize your senior season.
From simple marketing strategies to creating an energetic session experience. These
two will share their remedies for easing your workflow and curing the headaches of
finding clients. You'll leave their program with a healthy antidote for your bottom line!
Winter Seminar
Direct Mail
2007
That Works!
Most people sort their mail over the trash can. Is that the fate of your marketing
efforts? Spend an hour with Dennis and Trina and learn how to create the golden piece of mail, the one that gets opened!
Trina Wagner &
Dennis Fraise
• Learn The 3 things every direct mail piece must have
• The number one mistake most people,make with direct mail
• Bring your direct mail pieces for a one-on-one critique.
Dennis Fraise and Trina Wagner form the creative team behind Images and More Photography in
Burlington, IA. Images and More is a two time winner of the PPA’s AN-NE award for marketing
excellence, for best direct mail piece and best campaign.
Creating Artistic Portraiture
The Photographer’s Edge
Our world has dramatically changed, and photographers must be able to create and sell images that
our customers aren’t trying to do themselves.
Creating a unique product line and a special niche
will separate you from the crowd.
The excitement involved in making exceptional
images never before possible (or cost-effective)
Helen Yancy
enhances both your creativity and the product lines
that can bring additional income to your studio.
Using the latest versions of Photoshop and Painter
software, Helen will discuss and demonstrate how
both have provided the tools that have enabled her to raise her average
sale by creating high-end products not available from economy studios
and mass merchandisers. Developing a style that is uniquely your own is
one of the best features in learning digital
artistry, as nobody will do the same thing or
use the same style.
Helen will demonstrate the style and latest
techniques she has developed for her highend images created with electronic brushes from her portrait photography and discuss selling and marketing as well.
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Don Lohnes
Speakers
WORKFLOW 101 - From Capture to Delivery
We all attend lots of seminars on posing and lighting, on marketing and selling, on studio design and props everything, it seems, except our workflow. Workflow is, arguably, one of the most important facets of running a successful business. And, there are as many methods and varieties of software out there as there are photographers trying to use them efficiently. Our Don Lohnes Master Series instructors will share their methods from start to finish file
capture, downloading, manipulation, editing, selling, ordering from a lab or printing themselves and final product
delivery.
Brian Wedemeier of Tiedt Photography in Sumner, Iowa started in 1989 working in
the darkroom and as wedding assistant. Now 17 years later, Brian is manager and
mainstream photographer. From darkroom to digital, what a crazy world it is!!
During his career in photography he has worked hard to earn the Professional
Photographer of America Certified degree 1997, and received his Masters Degree
in 2000 and Craftsman in 2004 respectively.
Brian Wedemeier
In 2000, at the National Convention, the studio jumped into digital. It was a long
rough road, but well worth it. Brian will be showing you how their studio keeps
ahead of the competition in Northeast Iowa. A creative minds eye is behind the camera not behind
the computer, trying to make an image creative. He will be demonstrating the daily workflow to
keep the studio production in “flow”. That means sessions, to proofing, orders in, orders out, $$$$ in!
That’s all folks! It looks and sounds so simple till you’re buried under a pile of(*#&!) work!
Thirty three years
ago I started photographing weddings (after I was
assigned yearbook
& photography in
Jean Poland
addition to teaching
high school English). My photographic
transitions have included part-time to fulltime; home studio to store-front; renting to
buying; making do to remodeling and building on; film to digital; without employees,
with employees and without employees;
learning from others to sharing my experiences with others.
My current studio is in Clear Lake where I
spend comparable amounts of time with
the camera and the computer. The PR
photo is not recent but it is my favorite since
some days I miss the simplicity of an
“Instamatic” and just mailing the film away
and receiving images without doing any of
the “in-between” work. Then I “get real”
and appreciate the MAGIC of Photoshop.
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Fred has owned and operated his studio in Atlantic for
almost 28 years with his wife
Kathy. He has served as
CPP Commissioner, as a
member of the PPI board
and is a past president of
the PPI. He currently serves
Fred Fiddelke,
on the MAIPP board of
M.Ph., Cr., PPA
Certified
trustees. He has won print
awards on the state, regional and national levels including two Loan Collection prints, one
print displayed at Disney’s Epcot Center, and
has won the Fuji Masterpiece Award. Fred is an
Iowa Fellow of Photography and received both
the Master of Photography and Photographic
Craftsman degrees in 2000. He has been a
CPP since 1983.
Don Lohnes
Speakers
Adam is the Lead Digital
Artist at Read Photography in
Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He has
been in photogaphy for 6
years and has won many
awards including Iowa
Photographer of the Year
twice. Adam has also
designed the entire workflow
Adam Hunter
for both the portrait and
sports/event photography departments. In all,
over 250,000 photos are processed from capture
to print each year while maintaining the high
quality standard set by Master Photographer, Jon
Read.
A Little Civics
Lesson
Every year about this time the numbers are published regarding
voter turn-out, and they are always disturbing and disappointing, aren't they? Especially in a midterm election, it seems that
no one is interested enough to participate in the process. Like
the little red hen story, everyone wants to complain about our
government, but no one wants to get involved or even take the
trouble to cast their vote. People think that their vote doesn't
make a difference. In the history of our nation, literally thousands of people have given their very lives to protect our right to
free elections, and it is really depressing that such a small segment of registered voters are making the decisions for all of us.
You may be wondering why I'm on this particular soapbox... Do
you know how your organization, "The Professional
Photographers of Iowa" is run? Do you know how members of
the Board of Directors are chosen? Do you know how the bylaws are written? Every year there is a Membership Meeting
conducted - in the past it has been held at our bi-annual state
convention or at Heart of America in the "off years". There are
seldom more than a handful of members in attendance. The
Board is there and some past presidents, but there are only a
few members who take the time to come and see what's going
on with their "government". Beginning this year, the Membership
Meeting will be held during the Winter Seminar, and I encourage
and invite you to attend. There are some issues before your
Board which merit your attention. Every member's input and
opinion is needed to build a better organization for YOU. The PPI
needs your help and your vote - and your vote matters! See you
in February!
Angela Gambill
PPI Board Member
Angela Gambill has owned
& operated Angela’s
Portraits in Corydon, Iowa for
twenty years. As with most
small-town studios, she photographs weddings, seniors,
children, families sports and
dance as well as a bit of
pet, commercial, aerial and
Angela Gambill
graphic design work. See,
that’s what’s great about working in a small town
it’s never boring, and you get to try everything!
She has three sons and a beautiful granddaughter and daughter-in-law. She lives on an acreage
in the country and raises Arabian horses, competing in Competitive Trail events. She is PPA
Certified and holds a Master’s degree.
Dates To
Remember
February 3-6, 2007
PP of Iowa Winter Seminar
Airport Holiday Inn
Des Moines, IA
www.ppiowa.com
March 30 - April 4, 2007
Heart of America
Annual Convention & Expo
KCI Expo Center
Hilton Hotel
www.hoappa.com
June 3 - 7, 2007
MAIPP
University of Northern Iowa Campus
October 28-29, 2007
PP of Iowa Fall Seminar
Airport Holiday Inn
Des Moines, IA
February 2-5, 2008
PP of Iowa Winter Seminar
Airport Holiday Inn
Des Moines, IA
www.ppiowa.com
PPA Events
Check their web site:
www.ppa.com
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New
Members
I took my first photograph when I was only four years old. It was a picture of my father
from the knees down. I have grown a bit in my photo taking ability, but still use those
“interesting” angles in my current work. I enjoy sitting back, observing and capturing
the moments I see as memorable…I feel as if I’m on the outside looking in and photographing the moments the client is living. I pay close attention to detail, which is
imperative in order to capture images unique to a subject's personality and style.
Upon graduating from the University of Northern Iowa with bachelors in fine arts and
an emphasis in photography, I went west to Las Vegas. I was hired by one of my
Rochelle Green
greatest friends, John Michael Cooper, one of the worlds BEST wedding photographers. I am happy to say that even though my time may have been short with him to be able to sponge information
from him was a blessing.
After close to a decade in “sin city” getting a Master’s in Education and teaching art for 6 years I am back in the heartland. My husband Jeff and I have opened Green Door Photography this past June in Fort Dodge. We take great pride
in creating unique, artistic images for north central Iowa residents.
Nikki Allen
I opened my own studio in Logan, IA in 2001. Taking pictures has been a hobby of mine since
high school and in college I decided to turn my hobby into my profession. I attended Dana
College and studied fine art and graphic design for two years. I soon decided that photography was the direction that I wanted to pursue so I took additional classes at Metropolitan
Community College. After Metro I finished my Bachelor’s Degree at Bellevue University.
Following college, I moved my studio from my home to downtown Logan. Currently the
majority of my business includes: seniors, weddings, family portraits, and school
sports/dances. As Vice-President of the Logan Chamber of Commerce I am very involved
with my community, and on the home front, my husband and I are expecting our first child
in December. It’s a boy!
Hello! I am Dawn Truog, owner of Magic of the Moment Photography in Emmetsburg, Iowa. I
am the only studio in small town Iowa and I love it! I feel I am one of the lucky people in that I
don't 'normally' dread going to work everyday! But, of course, there are those days! The studio
just had it's second birthday in June, and I tend to keep the studio pretty low
volume, because it is just little ole' me. Being in the area I am in, I don't particularly specialize in
any one aspect, but kids tend to be my favorite. This probably stems from having three kids
under 7 years old.
Dawn Troug
A C T I O N
Do you have an idea for an article? A question
you’ve been wanting to ask? Found a better way to
sell portraits? Have a new technique to share?
Deadlines
We want to hear from you! Send your articles,
classified ads, and any other ideas or suggestions to:
Spring . . . . . . .February 1
Summer . . . . . . . . . .May 1
Fall . . . . . . . . . . .August 15
Winter . . . . . . . .October 1
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Chris Becker - Action Editor
16482 Marble Ave.
Le Mars, Iowa 51031
712-546-4414
cbbecker@frontiernet.net
LEGAL NOTICE
Professional Photographers
of Iowa Board Meeting minutes
and Financial Reports are
available to the members
upon request.
Please contact:
Christy Brinkopf
Executive Secretary, PP of Iowa
P.O. Box 108 • Sumner, IA 50674
Email: ppichris@iowatelecomm.net
Phone/Fax: 563-578-1126
2007 Winter
Seminar
Airport Holiday Inn
6111 Fleur Drive
Des Moines, IA 50321
Call 1-800-248-4013 to make your room reservations
and tell them that you are with the PP of Iowa and
your room rate will be $73.00 per night.
OOPS!
We inadvertently left two of our members out of the list of PPA print awards in the Fall issue:
Troy Eiffert
Heidi Hardy
Loan
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3
General
2 (1-Book)
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Of course, hanging all four prints also results in the “Photographer of the Year” award from the PPA.
Congratulations!
Troy and Heidi are now a married couple and live in Omaha, Nebraska which is why we didn’t
happen to notice them on our list from PPA.
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Photo
Dick Christian
Brian Christian
6721 Douglas Avenue
(West of Merle Hay at 68th)
De Moines, Iowa 50322
Sales 515-270-8030
Fax 515-270-8056
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