Portrait Gallery II - Southwest Professional Photographers Association

2013 FALL ISSUE Volume 40, Number 3
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“Blissful Maiden” by Chasity Rozell of Oklahoma City,
Okla. scored 90 points and took the Portrait Trophy in the general exhibit during the PPA Affiliate Print Competition at the
convention of the Southwest Professional Photographers Association last
fall.
The award was presented by thenSWPPA president Jim Pitre. Rozell
had three other prints which scored
80 points or higher qualifying her for
a “Four for Four” pin.
Had she entered the competition
from Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico or Utah, she would have had the
Chasity Rozell
high print case from those states.
Articles
President’s Message
The Editor’s Desk
Doing Your pART
Collectible Camera Corner
Super Monday
Photo Galleries
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4
5
6-7
8-10
12-15
Editor & Advertising Manager
Donald Hayden, Cr. Photog., F-PPO
3026 S. Cincinnati Ave.
Tulsa, OK 74114
(918) 743-2924
imagerybyhayden@att.net
Complete financial information and the
990 forms for the Southwest Professional
Photographers Association are available
to any member of our regional states by
contacting Michael Scalf Sr, Executive
Director at P.O. Box 1779, Blanchard, OK
73010
Editor’s Note: Due to magazine article
deadlines readers may have to change
the tense – i.e. “was” or “will be” when
reading about various state seminars and
conventions.
State News
Arkansas17
Colorado18
Louisiana19
New Mexico20
Oklahoma21
Texas23
Presented four times annually as the official publication of the Southwest Professional Photographers Association Inc., the magazine’s
purpose is to better inform and prepare the photographers of Arkansas, Colorado, Louisiana, New Mexico,Oklahoma and Texas and to
seek their active support and participation in SWPPA activities.
Acceptance of advertising, press releases and other material does not imply endorsement of such by the association or editor/publisher. Permission is granted to similar photographic industry publications to reprint contents provided both the author and Southwest
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SOUTHWEST PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHERS ASSOCIATION
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Mike Scalf Sr., M. Photog., Cr., CPP, API
P.O. Box 1779, Blanchard, OK 73010
Phone (405) 485-3838
E-Mail: michael@swppa.com
EXECUTIVE BOARD
PRESIDENT
STATE DIRECTORS
Arkansas
Joel Schmidt, CPP
Little Rock, AR (501) 455-2910
Gary Meek, M. Photog., Cr., CPP
Hot Springs, AR (501) 624-3195
Colorado
Dan McDonald, M. Photog., Cr.
Hurst, TX (817) 946-5342
Jill Bailey, M. Photog., CPP
Platteville, CO (970) 396-0509
VICE PRESIDENT
Randy Taylor, M. Photog., Cr., CPP
Edmond, OK (405) 341-5088
TREASURER
Shelley Rice
Lovington, NM (505) 396-5767
Louisiana
Cindy Romaguera, Cr. Photog.
Metairie, LA (504) 799-9729
Wade Ponthier, Cr.. Photog.,CPP
New Orleans, LA (504) 394-7733
New Mexico
Donita Privett, CPP
Portales, NM (575) 226-7676
SECRETARY
Oklahoma
Robert O. Seat, M. Photog., CPP
Batesville, AR (870) 793-3291
Dwaine Horton, M. Photog., M. Artist, Cr.
Thomas, OK (580) 661-2836
Mike Scott, M. Photog.
Clinton, OK (580) 331-2125
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
Texas
Jim Pitre, M. Photog., Cr., CPP
Houma, LA (985) 868-0700
Don Barnes, Cr. Photog.
Denton, TX (800) 776-6883
Dwayne Lee, M. Photog., Cr.
Arlington, TX (817) 277-0477
SOUTHWEST WEBMASTER
Mark McCall, M. Photog., Cr., CPP
Lubbock, TX (806) 783-3003
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Mark Your Calendar
Louisiana State Convention – Sept 29 - Oct. 2, Hilton Baton Rouge Capital Center, Baton Rouge, La,
Colorado State Convention – Oct. 26-27, Denver, Colo.
SWPPA Regional Convention and District Competition –March 14 - 17, 2014, Sheraton Arlington Hotel and Convention
Center, Arlington, Texas.
Texas School of Professional Photography – April 22 - May 2, 2014, Addision (N. Dallas) Texas
Texas PPA Summer Round Up – June 22 - 24 2014, Kerrville, Texas
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From the President’s Desk . . .
Being Store-Loyal is Key
By Dan McDonald, M. Photog., Cr.
As I work through the major process of photographing a catalog for
one of my long time clients, I was thinking about two things.
The first is the great feeling of working with a long time client and
the second, all of the changes that have taken place while continuing
the relationship with that client.
The first time I photographed a catalog for this client was in 1996,
seventeen years ago.
The process involved capturing the images on transparency film
(you remember that stuff, don’t ya?) having the film scanned, then
delivering the digital images to the catalog layout artist.
In 1998, we jumped into the first all-digital production by renting a
Kodak DCS1 camera.
At the time, those cameras sold for $27,000 and had a whopping 2
million pixel sensor.
It was crude, but worked well for catalog images that were just a
couple of inches in size. Some of those original images are still in use
today.
Fast forward to today, and we are photographing with 22 million
pixels and producing images that can be full page spreads if the layout
artist wants.
The changes in the technology have been amazing and I feel that we
are just now reaching the point where digital can really compete with
the quality of film.
With changes in technology have come changes in attitudes of the
clients.
Many clients today feel that since digital “doesn’t cost anything to
produce” that the finished images should be cheaper.
What must be undertaken is client education.
They must be educated to the costs involved in keeping up with
technology.
They must also be educated that photography is a business, just like
theirs.
There are overhead costs and that evil thing called profit that must be
included in the price they pay.
Thirty years ago, a photographer could invest in a Hasselblad camera at the expensive price of $1,500.
This camera could be used for ten years and re-sold for more than
the original purchase price. The opposite is true today.
You spend $2,000 to $10,000 for digital equipment and after a
couple of years it is totally worthless.
Digital cameras are like computers.
What is new and innovative today is already outdated by the time
you buy it.
What must be taken into consideration when “educating” your
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clients is that this capital outlay for equipment must be amortized over a very short
life span.
The Hasselblad I purchased almost thirty
years ago is still working like new.
Of the six or eight digital cameras I have
gone through over the past 15 years, only
one is still in great working condition.
Change is inevitable in business as well
as life.
The key to making it in both is learning
to adapt to the changes.
One of my favorite sayings is: “Blessed
are the flexible for they don’t get bent out
of shape.”
Be flexible, go with the flow and enjoy
the ride.
T
he first
“photographic
paper” was made of asphalt. More precisely,
asphalt varnish was applied on the copper or
the glass plate.
amera Obscura, which became the
prototype of the modern camera,
is used up to this day for the production
of integrated circuits and as a special film
camera.
he first color photograph was taken in
1861 by James Maxwell, the British
physicist.
ppearance of the first plates for color
photography dated back to 1904,
produced by the company “Lumpier.”
he first photos in Russia were made
by Y.F. Fritzsche using the method of
Talbot.
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By Don Hayden
Cr. Photog., F-PPO
doubt there is any photographer today who doesn’t know
about Adobe’s flagship application – Photoshop.
On the other hand, I doubt there are many photographers
who know what it takes to produce such an application.
I know a lot about it in general having worked beside a
computer programmer at great length some years ago.
Using my command of the English language and at least a
modicum of computer knowledge, I aided in the creation of
application documentation and help files.
But writing about a program and programming a program
are vastly different.
And if you think that sentence looks funny, look at a line of
code (text, punctuation and symbols) written to accomplish a
task.
It all looked like gibberish to me – nothing that would make
the best seller list – but it was explained to me how all those
millions of lines was what drove the application.
I began to understand enough to realize I didn’t want to
understand any more.
But, I have a serious appreciation for what most of my
peers take for granted.
Today, most of us (me included) just want to know how to
work the current version of Photoshop and not how or why
Photoshop itself works.
We have the Knoll brothers – Thomas and John to thank for
that.
Thomas was a programmer and John was a designer and
together in 1988 they produced a full-featured image editor
they called “Image Pro.”
Six months later they began a partnership with Barneyscan,
a company which manufactured scanners and who purchased
200 copies of Image Pro to ship with their scanners.
But it was winning over Adobe management with their
product, and formed a licensing partnership with Adobe that
was to launch their software and Adobe into the stratosphere.
In February of 1990, Adobe 1.0 was released.
(Note: I think Sapulpa, Okla. photographer Gary Box is the
only person I know who had a copy.)
Some Photoshop milestones include:
1991 – Photoshop 2.0
This version included the “path” feature, allowing users to
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trim around an object easily and to save that path for future
use, the pen tool, rasterization of Illustrator files and support
for CMYK color which led to widespread Photoshop adoption by the printing industry.
Four megabytes of RAM was necessary to run the program
– a quantity which, today, sounds laughable.
1992 – Photoshop 2.5
This upgrade was notable for being the first release for the
Windows operating systems. The code had to be completely
changed in order to accomplish this goal.
1994 – Photoshop 3.0
This version saw the inclusion of layers (then and now
lifesaver for any marginally complex design.
Prior to their introduction, designers would save different
versions of designs so that they could go back and grab them
if needed.
(Editor’s note: Jenks, Okla. photographer Steve Ervin
would probably deem this to be Photoshop’s most important
feature.)
1996 – Photoshop 4.0
The big deal in this version was the unification of user
interface with other Adobe products allowing for a shallower
learning curve with those products.
1998 – Photoshop 5.0
The two most important features released with this version
were editable type and the ability to undo actions multiple
See Edit Desk, Page 24
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How to Make Nice People—Doing Your pART”
by Clem Wehner
Reading, writing, arithmetic, and ART.
Schools have found that when art is added to the core curriculum it fosters children who become better students and
are better behaved, better citizens, and are generally nicer
people.
Ultimately this can translate to
communities with higher standards of living, lower crime rates,
and better economic opportunities.
We know from experience that
the more children have opportunities to participate in art as part of
their daily lives, not just in school,
the nicer people they’ll become in
life.
This is where we, as professionClem Wehner
al photographers, can help.
Photography is a wonderful art form, easy to participate in
at any level from beginner to expert, from young child to the
elderly.
It is fun and easy to do at a beginning level, but challenging
enough for a lifetime of learning and improving.
Photography sparks the creative process and provides immediate feedback on success, so important for young learners.
Everyone enjoys taking pictures and it can be done even
with the simplest of cameras.
Imagine the opportunity you have to teach when these days
every kid has a phone with a camera.
As an experienced photographer you know that it is not the
camera that determines the beauty of an image.
It is the knowledge and skill of the photographer—something you are uniquely able to pass on to others.
The members of professional photographic organizations
enjoy helping other people learn the art of photography.
Besides it being a major purpose of most of our professional organizations, it feels good to share our passion with
others.
We can use our special knowledge of the art to help young
people, not just other photographers, develop a love for
beauty and refinement.
Do your pART to foster the arts, encourage youngsters to
enjoy the finer things in life, and maybe you will spark the
creation of future professional photographers.
Most importantly, you’ll help develop a new generation of
good citizens and nice people.
The world surely needs them now, more than ever.
Clem Wehner is a photography business owner in Lawton,
Okla., with a solid background in business, management,
and teaching. After a 21-year career as an Air Force pilot, a
master instructor and an educator, he retired as a Lieutenant
Colonel.
He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Public Speaking and
Journalism, a Bachelor’s degree in Education, and a Master’s
degree in Business Management.
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Mahogany
Sliding Box
Camera
The second in a new series of articles dealing with antique
cameras - from Scott Bilotta’s Photographica Collection and
used with his permission - is about a Mahogany Sliding Box
Camera.
It took photographs measuring approximately 3 by 4
inches, a size commonly known as quarter-plate. Quarterplate cameras were the smallest practical size in common
use during the wet-plate and daguerreian era. The camera’s
overall dimensions are 9 1/2 x 5 1/4 x 6 5/8 inches.
The camera consists of two wooden boxes, one sliding
within the other. The outer box is attached to a baseboard.
Focusing is accomplished by sliding the inner box until the
scene appears sharp on the rear ground glass screen. There is
a round brass nut at the back that serves to lock the boxes into
position. Fine focus is adjusted with the lens rack and pinion. Because the screen image is dim a photographer would
normally compose and focus the photograph while working
under a dark cloth.
The procedure of taking a photograph is as follows: After
composing and focusing, the photographer places a cap over
the lens, removes the ground glass panel and inserts a plate
holder in its place. In the plate holder there is a cover called a
dark slide that protects the photographic plate from extraneous light. The dark slide is removable or retractable, and it is
withdrawn prior to making the exposure.
The exposure begins when the photographer removes the
Mahogany Sliding Box Camera ca. 1850
This petite mahogany sliding box camera is probably of
English origin and dates to the early- to mid-1850s. The identity of the maker is unknown.
The sliding box form of camera was the earliest style, commercially introduced in 1839 along with the first photographic
process, daguerreotype. When this camera was made photography was only about fifteen years old.
Focusing Screen Removed from Camera
Ground Glass Focusing Screen in Place
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lens cap. After the required number of seconds has elapsed
the lens cap is placed back over the lens. Finally the dark
slide is replaced and the holder removed and taken to a dark
room or tent to process the plate. The plate may have been
either a glass plate coated with a wet collodion emulsion, or if
a daguerreotype was being made, a silver-plated copper plate.
Wet-plate photography dates from 1851 and was practiced
for about 30 years. This photographic process was messy.
The photographer was required to sensitize a glass plate with
chemicals in the dark, insert the dripping wet plate into a
holder, place the holder into a camera, take the photograph
and then return to the dark to develop the image - all while
the plate was still wet. This was a cumbersome process that
had to be performed at the scene.
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Notice the areas of dark wood at the rear of the camera.
These are stains caused by the wet chemicals, in particular the
silver salts.
Chemical stains are a hallmark of wet-plate cameras and
should never be removed. Refinishing an early camera is
guaranteed to reduce its historical and monetary value.
During the 1850s wet-plate and daguerreian photography
were the two most common processes. The daguerreotype
method was introduced in 1839 and practiced until about
1860. Wet-plate photography was superseded by the dry-plate
method in the 1880s.
It can’t be said for sure whether this camera was originally
made for daguerreian, wet-plate photography, or perhaps
both. Daguerreian cameras that were modified to
accommodate wet plates are now called transitional
cameras by photo historians. Actually the modification was made to the plate holders. No change to the
camera was required.
The only significant clue to the identity of the
camera’s maker is found on the lens. The brassbound lens, bearing serial number 502, is engraved
L. F. Colas Eleve de Lerebours Paris. Eleve translates to student in English. The lens has rack and
pinion focusing and is not slotted for Waterhouse
stops.
Bilotta located snippets of biographical information on L. F. Colas.
According to the Museum of London’s photoLondon database Colas’ full name was Louis Ferdinand
Colas.
He was born in France in 1820 but lived in England from at least 1841 until his death in 1876. His
occupations are listed as: paste-board box manufacturer during 1844-1848, photographer from1851, and
stationery manufacturer from 1861.
He is listed as being a photographer and living
with F. A. Mouqué at 105 Cheapside, City of London
in 1851, as having a photography studio at this address in partnership with Mouqué during 1851-1854,
and solely operating a studio at this address during
1854-1859.
Colas is listed as having been a pupil of the French
daguerreotypist Noël Paymal Lerebours.
Lerebours was an optician and manufacturer of
lenses, cameras, optical and photographic equipment and supplies. The question that comes to mind
is whether Colas manufactured the lenses that were
engraved with his name or whether he was a retailer
or perhaps a manufacturer of cameras?
It was not uncommon for retailers to engrave their
name on lenses they sold. A typical camera of the
period would consist of a box made by a firm or
individual and a lens made by an optician. It was not
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typical that early camera makers were also lens makers.
François Auguste Mouqué also had a variety of occupations. He is listed as being a daguerreotypist and fancy box
maker who was living with Colas in 1851. One possible
explanation for the camera’s origin is Mouqué and/or Colas
made camera boxes and mounted lenses purchased at wholesale.
An advertisement for L. F. Colas lenses appeared in the
Aug. 21, 1857 edition of the English Journal of the Society
of Arts. The advertisement says: “Portrait Lenses, which for
depth of focus, fine definition, and giving a full field, are
superior to any other in the market at the price, are made by
L. F. COLAS, eleve de Lerebours, of Paris.
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17 Super Monday Courses Offered
Various Super Monday all-day programs will be held throughout the
Southwest region on a myriad of topics beginning Oct. 7 and continuing
through Oct. 20. Most will be held on Oct. 14.
Register online at www.ppa.com by Oct. 2 for $99. On-site registration (space available) will be $120.
Programs are shown alphabetically by region states.
Market Your Photography Business Effectively
and Affordably Online
With Mary Lynne Ashley, M. Photog.
Course Date: Oct. 14 Course Hours: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Items to Bring: a laptop.
Location: Casa Verde Clubhouse, 1355 Lindenwood Grove, Colorado Springs, CO 80907
Instructor Contact: marylynneashley@gmail.com
Those who take the most incredible images are not always the most successful
photographers. You need a solid marketing
plan to attract the clients who will build
your business. But how do you reach them?
Online, of course! The advent of social
media has made marketing online incredibly
affordable, but of course there is an art to it all. We invite you to learn
about online marketing, including Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Flickr,
writing your own blog and more. Get quick tips to improve your SEO
results as well (and learn what SEO means if you don’t already know!).
Creating a Home Studio
With Matt Davies
Course Date: Oct. 13 Course Hours: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Items to Bring: camera, flashes (optional), note-taking materials
Location: Davies Creative Photography, 4593 Broadway, Boulder,
CO 80304
Instructor Contact: matt@daviescreative.com
Creating a home studio can be a fantastic alternative to renting a
commercial space and Matt will discuss the benefits and pitfalls to help
you make the best decision. Learn the ins and outs of setting up a home
studio.
Topics include:Choosing what spaces to use in & around the home,
lighting portraits in smaller spaces, selecting the equipment that will
help you in the home and understanding common pitfalls of home-based
businesses
Flash Made Easy: A Class for Beginners
and Natural Light Photographers
With Matt Davies
Course Date: Oct. 20 Course Hours: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Items to Bring: camera, flashes (optional), note-taking materials
Location: See Above
Instructor Contact: See Above
Most people avoid flash because they believe it is too complicated to
learn or too difficult to use. If this sounds like you, join Matt to learn
just how easy flash can be. You’ll learn incredibly simple tips on how to
use flash in studio and on location, including topics such as: Letting the
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flash do all the work for you, how to use flash to in
natural light images, where and why to use flash,
how a $30 piece of equipment can double and triple
your lights, understanding how to light a portrait
and learning all about modifiers.
Sell Your Photo Art! Allow Your Personal
Photography to Work for You
With Phillip Colwart, Cr. Photog., CPP
Course Date: Oct. 14 Course Hours: 8:30 a.m.
– 5 p.m.
Items to Bring: note-taking materials, lunch
money, camera and favorite
Location: Phillip Colwart Photography, 42546
Robinwood Drive, Hammond, LA 70403
Instructor Website: http://www.phillipcolwart.
com
So you want to sell
your photo art? You
can generate a buzz for
your brand and create
additional revenue by
marketing and selling
your personal photography and we’ll show
you how! We explore low-cost, grass roots marketing techniques that will help increase your brand
recognition and also learn shooting techniques that
set apart your art from the pack. Discover ways to
exhibit your work and enjoy almost-free advertising that can make you money, too!
One of the day’s highlights is a photo shoot in
historic downtown Hammond immediately after the
lunch break. We will photograph historic buildings,
including the train depot, to demonstrate techniques.
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Photoshop Luminosity Masks
With Eric Jones
Course Date: Oct. 14 Course Hours: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Items to Bring: laptop with Photoshop
Location: Artistic Image, 1101 Cardenas NE, Suite 206,
Albuquerque, NM 87110
Instructor Contact: Edjones_nm@yahoo.com
Every photographer can use a
few special image editing techniques that create stunning photos.
The Photoshop luminosity mask is
an invaluable tool for editing your
digital images. However, many
photographers are unaware of the
existence of these types of masks
and their unique ability to cultivate extraordinary digital images.
Attendees will be introduced to
the concept and generation of “Luminosity Masks” and their
applications to editing images using Photoshop. Additionally,
we will discuss the utility of luminosity masks based on the
digital zone system. One day with us and your images will
come to life in ways you never knew possible!
Business of Photography
With Rebecca Eubanks and Andrea Murphy
Course Date: Oct. 14 Course Hours: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Items to Bring: note-taking materials
Location: Artworks Tulsa Photography, 624 S. Boston
Ave., Suite 735 Tulsa, OK 74119
Instructor Contact: Rebecca@artworkstulsaphotography.
com and andrea@amurphyphoto.com
The business end of photography isn’t the sexiest side of the
photography, but it is an extremely
important part. In this course you
will learn to maximize your time
and finances, increase sales, hire contract labor, stay legal and
still have time to be the dynamic photographer that you are.
We take an in-depth look at contracts, sales, customer maintenance, and the importance of having a sound business mind.
Adobe Lightroom 5: From Basic Edits to Creating Art
With Dominique Harmon and Barry Nelson
Course Date: Oct. 9 (Note: This class is not held on the
published Super Monday date.) Course Hours: 9 a.m. –
5p.m.
Items to Bring: Laptop loaded with Lightroom 5
Location: Captivated Images Photography & Design, 5615
Woodrow Road, Lubbock, TX 79424
Instructor Contact: captivatedimages@gmail.com
Learn how to create amazing images and unforgettable art
using Lightroom 5 including:
• Lightroom’s powerful Library mode for importing and
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cataloging all your images
• Creating stunning images easily through Lightroom 5’s
new Develop module, which includes features such as the
new healing brush, radial filter, and lens correction panel
• Use Lightroom’s slideshow to create quick yet beautiful
slideshows
• Learn about color-accurate printing as well as the amazing
package printing available in Lightroom
• How to manage and create your own web galleries, or
even a complete website using the Web module
Breaking In and Breaking Out
Course Date: Oct. 14 Course Hours: 9 a.m. – 5p.m.
Items to Bring: Note-taking materials
Location: See Above
Sometimes starting with a niche market can launch your
career. Just ask Nelson and Dominique, who started their
successful photography business less than five years ago and
focused their business on the lucrative senior market. Captivated Images will inform and entertain you by sharing details
about the quick rise of their business and how the senior
market became the cornerstone of
their success. Learn the ins and
outs of senior photography and
marketing. These award-winning
photographers will outline the
most effective ways to go after the
senior market and share their strategies for using this niche to drive
your profits through the roof.
Common Sense Photoshop
With Ernie Welch, M. Photog., Cr
Course Date: Oct. 14 Course Hours: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Items to Bring: computer, Photoshop CC CS5 CS6, Wacom tablet, camera with flashcard
Location: Capitol Photography, 1215 Quailfield Circle,
Austin, TX 78758
Instructor Contact: erniewelch@sbcglobal.net
Photoshop is a powerful tool but if you don’t fully understand how to use it, it can also be very frustrating! Let us
show you the latest techniques, tips and tricks to improve and
expedite work flow, reducing the time you spend on Photoshop and increasing the time you spend out there shooting!
We will take an in depth look at Bridge and Camera Raw,
programs that can help improve your efficiency as well as
your images!
From Beginning to Profit
With Kimberli Smith and Linda Sims
Course Date: Oct. 14 Course Hours: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Items to Bring: current marketing and price sheets, sample
images, camera, note-taking materials
Location: Word Photography, 6418 FM 2100, Crosby, TX
77532
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Instructor Contact: kim@affinityphotography.net and
wodphotography@yahoo.com
Ever wanted to capture the elusive senior market? Give us
a day and we’ll give you the tools! You will learn all about
sales; including what sells, how to sell it and how to price it.
We take you from the first phone call, to the final presentation
and delivery, and even include a senior session for hands-on
training. Master the senior market and watch your profits
soar!
Off Camera Flash - How It’s Done...and Then Some
With Fonzie Munoz
Course Date: Oct. 14 Course Hours: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Items to Bring: Camera, flash, light meters, and any light
modifiers you own
Location: Fonzie Munoz Photography, 4501 So. Alameda,
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
Instructor Contact: fonziemunoz@hotmail.com
Today it’s all about doing it right in the camera—it’s an all
manual class! Learn how to find the light, meter the light, and
set the light with off camera flash. Find out how to use that
dreadful light meter to your advantage. Explore the difference
in light modifiers and see the incredible effects on the final
image. You’ll learn which one to use, when and where. It will
be enlightening, to say the least!
High School Seniors
With Connor Fuller, CPP
Course Date: Oct. 14 Course Hours: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Items to Bring: camera, note-taking materials and laptop
loaded with Lightroom
Location: Fuller’s Photography Studios, 103 West Lavielle,
Kirbyville, TX 75956
Instructor Contact: connor@fullersphoto.com
Senior portraits mark an important milestone in a child’s
life. They are also a profitable market to tap into. In this class
we explore how to set yourself apart from your competitors,
keep the kids interested and engaged in the shoot, cut your
editing time in half and keep your workflow fast and efficient.
I’ll give you an inside look at how we have dominated our
market, kept a steady flow of clients walking through the
studio doors, successfully marketed in a small town and how
we are working less and making more! That last part alone is
worth it, is it not?
Studio and On-Location Lighting: Seeing the Light
With Curley Marshall, CPP and Tom Hathcock
Course Date: Oct. 14 Course Hours: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Items to Bring: camera, off camera flash, light stand,
reflector and Radio Slaves or triggers
Location: Rhonda Floyd Photography Studio, 612 Hwy 3
North, League City, TX 77573
Instructor Contact: cmfolio@yahoo.com
If the art of lighting remains a mystery to you, this is a class
you simply can’t miss. In this hands-on in-studio and onlocation (off-camera) lighting workshop, you will learn how
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to take control of your lights.
We will discuss:
• Using shadows and highlights to accentuate the face
• Posing techniques to slim your subject
• Proper light placement for dramatic lighting
• High and low key lighting 3:1, 4:1 and 8:1 lighting ratios
• Utilizing loop lighting, narrow/short and broad lighting to
shape the subject’s face
• Using lighting applications, including additive, subtractive and reflective lighting techniques
Show Me the Money with Events & Photo Booths
With David J. Stana, CPP and Bill Vahrenkamp
Course Date: Oct. 14
Course Hours: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Items to Bring: note-taking materials,
Location: Frisco Discovery Center, 8004 N. Dallas Parkway, Frisco, TX 75034
Instructor Contact: djstana@tx.rr.com and bill@albertexphoto.com
These days, everyone has attended an event or a wedding
with a photo booth and found it to be enormously entertaining! Professional event photography and photo booths are one
of the fastest growing areas in our industry. Are you offering
these services yet? If not, you will be ready to jump right in
after this class. We’ll explore how these profitable services
can bring in additional income, whether you specialize in
weddings or portraits.
• Learn what markets you may have been missing and how
these services can bring in additional income
• Learn the basic tools needed to create new opportunities.
Fantasty Off-Camera Flash
With Brad Barton
Course Date: Oct. 13
Course Hours: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Items to Bring: camera and off-camera flash set up (if possible)
Location: 360 Studios, 2100 N. State Hwy 360 #1904,
Grand Prarie, TX 75050
Instructor Contact: brad@bradbartonphotography.com
Want an inventive, creative way to create unique portraits?
In this distinctive class we will learn off-camera flash techniques to create an inventive fantasy portrait and a creepy
horror portrait (it is Halloween season, after all). Discover
how using OCF and your originality can give your clients
portraits they simply can’t get anywhere else...
But we won’t stop there! After our off-camera flash work
we’ll explore new ways to bring inspiration to your everyday
work.
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Portrait Gallery I
“Soulful
Reflection”
by
Debbie
Riggs
of
Abilene,
Texas
“Summer
Games”
by
Stephen
Thetford of
Fayetteville,
Ark.
“Thunder
Heart”
by
Craig Bill
of
Midland,
Texas
“Wrapped
in Love”
by
David Sixt
of
San Antonio,
Texas
“My Secret
is Shopping”
by
James
Johnson
of
Lafayette,
La.
“The
Mile High
Club”
by
Leslie Ann
Kitten
of
Lubbock,
Texas
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“All the World
is Her Stage”
by
Dawn
Muncy
of
Enid,
Okla.
“Maternal
Instinct”
by
Karen
Butts
of
Cypress,
Texas
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“Far Away
Places”
by
Jacklyn
Patterson
of
Wewoka,
Okla.
“Young
Strength”
by
Amy
Johnson
of
Evergreen,
Colo.
Portrait Gallery II
“Texas
Raised”
by
Angela
Gonzalez
of
Selma,
Texas
“A Tear
of an
Angel”
by
Timothy
Ingram
of
Burleson,
Texas
“The Ripper
Strikes Again”
by
Brad Barton
of
Grand Prairie,
Texas
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“War
Dance”
by
Jessica
Lozoya
of
Albuquerque,
N.M.
“Twilight
Masquerade”
by
Leslie
Henderson
of
Baker,
La.
“Well Aged”
by
Cris Duncan
of
Lubbock,
Texas
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Portrait Gallery III
“Toba”
by
Imran
Ashar
of
Oklahoma
City,
Okla.
“Amphibious
Assault”
by
Connor
Fuller
of
Kirbyville,
Texas
“Old
DeSoto
Grill”
by
Charles
Shinner
of
Windsor,
Colo.
“Gold Meda;
Teammates”
by
Joey
Johnson
of
Sand Springs,
Okla.
“Eight
is
Enough”
by
Margaret
Bryant
of
Carrollton,
Texas
“Urban
Diva”
by
James
Whigham
of
Gretna,
La.
“Venitian
Street”
by
Don
Dickson
of
Plainview,
Texas
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“Lightfall”
by
Catherine
Dybala
of
Richmond,
Texas
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“Barker
Bar”
by
Dominique
Harmon
of
Lubbock,
Texas
“The Face
of
Freedom”
by
Laura
Bennett
of
Colorado
Springs,
Colo.
Portrait Gallery IV
“Books of a
Letter”
by
Paul Ernest
of
McKinney,
Texas
“Kiss Me”
by
Janel
Randall
of
Saganaw,
Texas
“Spirit
of
Honor”
by
Mary
Waters
of
Perry,
Okla.
“Rock
Star”
by
Mark
McCall
of
Lubbock,
Texas
“The
Raven”
by
Richard
Sturdevant
of
Garland,
Texas
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“Barbershop
Boy”
by
Pamela
Peck
of
Southlake,
Texas
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Past President Gets National Award
Joel Schmidt, CPP of
Little Rock became the
newest member of the
elite group of Arkansas
photographers receiving
the Professional Photographers of America’s National Award at the APPA
convention in July.
Schmidt is a past president, has served on many committees
and is a trustee to Delta School of Photography.
He also has
served as a state
director to the
Southwest Professional Photographers Association since 2006.
Schmidt was the
official photographer for the 2006
SWPPA convention in Arlington,
Joel Schmidt, center, receives
Texas.
National Award plaque from Cindy
He earned a
and Ralph Romaguera.
bachelor’s degree
in Advertising and Public Relations from the University of
Arkansas at Little Rock in 1984. His wife, Jennifer, attended
the University of Central Arkansas and majored in Special
Education.
The Schmidts were married in 1984 and have two children,
Jodi and Jami.
The late PPA President Louis Garcia of Eastchester, NY
created the National Award in 1958, “for all the hard work
by others to further the profession while asking nothing in
return.”
Garcia decided these individuals should be recognized for
their exceptional contributions and created the distinguished
national award.
Each year, PPA makes the award available to its state,
regional, national and international affiliates. While PPA
bestows many awards to affiliate members, this is by far the
most coveted and prized honor.
The National Award is given to individuals who go beyond
what is expected of them.
The plaque reads “for service to professional photography.”
“What it means is ‘thank you’ for your time, your talent
and your loyalty to professional photography,” said past
PPA President and SWPPA National Award recipient Marvel
Nelson.
The award was presented by PPA president Ralph Romaguera.
First Timer Wins Many Awards in Print Competition
From an artistic standpoint it’s easy to see why Clark Sanders, CPP of Cherokee Village, Ark. was tapped to be on the
board of directors of the Arkansas Professional Photographers
Association.
As a first timer to APPA print competition, he won more accolades than many seasoned pros.
His image “Darius” took not
only best entry by a first timer, but
also the Pete Major Award (best
print of show selected by judges),
the William Hughes Award (best
print selected by membership), the
CPP Award, Best Photograph of
a Child, a General Division first
place for a portrait and a Judge’s
Choice Ribbon from Ralph Romaguera.
Clark Sanders
There was a tie for the American
Society of Photographers (ASP) State Elite award appropriately between Kathryn and Gary Meek. The award is given
for the highest scoring print by an ASP member. Both scored
85 points. Kathryn took it for “Muffy, Fluffy, Duffy, Buffy,
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Scruffy and Clyde” and Gary for “The Worker.”
Other first place awards included - in the Portrait Salon
(Masters) Division - Kathryn
Meek for “Muffy,
Fluffy, Duffy,
Buffy, Scruffy
and Clyde,” Illustrative General
Division - Rebecca Hardgrave for
“Narrow is the
Way,” Illustrative
“Darius”
Salon Division Gary Meek for “Weathered” and Commercial Salon Division
- Stephen Thetford for “Girls Day Out.”
Other “Best Photograph of” awards were (Man) Gary
Meek – “The Worker,” (Animal) Kathryn Meek – “Scruffy,”
(Group) Stephen Thetford – “Girls Day Out” and (High
School Senior) Stephen Thetford – “Marble Lace.”
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The Ben Red Award (Best Photo décor)went to Rebecca
Hardgrave for “Narrow is the Way” and the Delores Shrader
Award (Best Black & White) to Amy Jones for “Oh, The Possibilities.”
The Past President’s Award went to Kathryn Meek for
“Muffy, Fluffy, Duffy, Buffy, Scruffy and Clyde.”
APPA Fall Seminar News
Garland, Texas Master Photographer Richard Sturdevant
whose motto is “Never Surrender” will headline the APPA
Fall Seminar Oct. 14 with an all-day program.
The seminar will be held at the Witt Stephens Jr. Central
Arkansas Nature Center, 602 President Clinton Avenue, Little
Rock.
Sturdevant’s topics include:
• Print Competition tips
and tricks- Learn to win!
Not just enter!
• Setting yourself up to be
successful
• Learn to develop a positive winning attitude
Richard Sturdevant
• Lighting set ups that
shout creativity
• How to introduce creativity into your market place with
composites and artistic finishes
Stephen Thetford was named Senior Photographer of the
Year.
Other Judge’s Choice Ribbons were Cindy Romaguera
for “Sugar Daddy” by Rebecca Hardgrave, Kim Smith for
“Weathered” by Gary Meek, John LaBarge for “The Worker”
by Gary Meek, Terri Quance for “Oh, The Possibilities”
by Amy Jones and Gabriel Alonso for “Muffy, Scruffy” by
Kathryn Meek.
• How to charge for all these creative products
• How to create the creative composite a full demonstration
on his sought after techniques
Studevant will also show how not to devalue your work and
how to build loyalty with your clients.
Members can attend for $55; non members for $79.
Robertson head squaredrive screws were invented
by Canadian P. L. Robertson
in 1908. That’s
actually 28 years
before Phillipshead screws.
The Model T
car made by
the Ford Motor
Company used
over 700 Robertson screws.
Brain Pickin’ to Highlight Convention
The Professional Photographers of Colorado’s Print
Competition and Conference
will be held Oct. 26- 27 at the
Hilton Garden Inn - Cherry
Creek.
This conference will offer attendees the opportunity to learn
in great detail how each aspect of a successful family home
portrait is created and completed.
Individual modules will be offered on topics like pricing
and marketing, correct phone techniques, portrait design consultation, photographing the family, sales, portrait delivery
and more.
Everything you need to know from start to finish, from
some of the most respected photographers in our state!
How does Rick Avalos always find the perfect light at noon
. . . anywhere?
And Tricia Turpenoff . . . how do you book every stinking
appointment that calls to find out how much an 8×10 costs?
Here’s your chance to pick the brains of professionals that
you envy!
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There is very limited space due to working actually in a
client’s home just down the street from the hotel, so only the
first 40 people get in on this learning experience.
A bonus to the print comp this year.....you can now enter 5
prints for the cost of 4, just $75! What a deal!!
Mingles (for Members Only)
In an effort to “get together” and “talk shop” a bit more
often, we’ve introduced Member Mingles.
These casual get-togethers are initiated by members and are
held randomly in various locations.
Mingles are available and free to members only.
These meetings are come if you can, bring your own beverage and snack, and have an open mind to chat, share, and
laugh with your friends.
Watch the Professional Photographers of Colorado Members Only Facebook page for announcements and details.
Get involved and host your own Mingle!
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Convention Features Ordinary Topics
. . . From Extraordinary Speakers
Southern Pro Exposure
– Professional Photographers of Louisiana’s state
convention – will begin
with a speaker sponsored
by Canon and end with
another sponsored by Sony with eight other programs in
between.
The event, to be held Sept. 29 – Oct. 2 in the Hilton Capitol
Center in Baton Rouge, will also feature a special City Lights
Night Photo Shoot on the River with Robby Bishop, Ed
Broussard and James Byron.
Canon Explorer of Light Eddie
Tapp, M. Photog., MEI, Cr., one
of digital photography’s early
pioneers, will present “Mastering
Change.”
One of the original Photoshop
experts, Tapp has consulted on
digital imaging with many government agencies, and many of the
world’s most successful companies.
Eddie Tapp
The Photoshop Hall of Fame inductee will show the three things that everyone must do to get
professional printing results every time. You will understand
the color management process so your images are always on
color and look their best.
Later in the evening, Jim Cunningham, M. Photog., Cr.,
CPP will present “Corel Painter –
The Artist Within.”
There is a frustrated artist inside
all of us, Cunningham said, and
Painter gives us the capability to
release that creative side that has
been trapped for so many years.
Cunningham will take you
step by step through the creative
process, from getting familiar with
the application’s desktop to creating knockout images.
Jim Cunningham
Early the next morning will see
a program by Ponchatoula photographer Patrick Bates, M.
Photog., CPP on “Photoshop His Way.”
Other speakers on this second day are Allison Rodgers and
Jackie Hicks, M. Photog., Cr. The latter will present “Emotions of the Spirit” – her vision of Marketing, Lighting and
Posing.
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Attendees will learn how Hicks markets to her clients
before entering the studio, how she uses distinct lighting
techniques for different clients and how she evokes emotions
from her clients with unique posing styles.
She was the first African American woman to receive the
prestigious Portrait Photographer of the Year award for the
state of Maryland and only the second in the 140 plus year
history of the Professional Photographers of America to
receive the Master Craftsman degree in Photographic Design
and Imaging.
The night river photo shoot will begin at 10 p.m.
The following day will see three 1½-hour programs by Leslie Ann Kitten, Cr. Photog., CPP on “The Art of Prioritizing;”
Gabriel Alonso, M. Photog., Cr. on “That Was Then, This is
Now” and Randy McNeilly, M. Photog., MET, Cr. with “A
Renaissance in Portrait Photography.”
The afternoon will see a program by Maria Bernal, M. Photog., Cr.
On the last day, Matthew Jordan
Smith - a world-renowned professional photographer specializing
in celebrity, beauty and portraiture
will present “Secrets to Creating
Powerful Portraits.”
His iconic approach is simple:
Take the time to personally connect with every subject, make
Maria Bernal
them feel brilliant and beautiful,
and the photos infinitely sparkle.
It’s why his loyal clients of
20-plus years keep asking for the
“Matthew Jordan Smith Experience.” Smith’s A-list celebrity
clientele including Oprah, Vanessa
Williams, Jennifer Connelly, Halle
Berry, Britney Spears, Mandy
Moore, Jamie Foxx and other stars
light up the red carpet.
Make-up leaders Pantene,
L’Oreal, Revlon, and Olay reguMatthew J. Smith
larly call on him to showcase their
latest products and models.
“You don’t make a photograph just with a camera. You
bring to the act of photography all the pictures you have
seen, the books you have read, the music you have heard, the
people you have loved.”
― Ansel Adams
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Vendor Gets National Award
Ginn Gets Best of Show
A familiar face at state and
regional association trade
shows, Bill Porter, President
and CEO of Arlington Camera
Inc. was presented the Professional Photographers of
America’s National award to the Professional Photographers
of New Mexico at the state convention July 14-16.
According to the company’s website, Porter’s father Harry,
a pilot during World War II was interested in photography and
following his service which included time in a German POW
camp, enrolled in a cinematography class at UCLA.
The father was later employed in a Los Angeles camera
store several years before becoming a sales representative for
Interstate Photo Supply.
In 1975, Bill also began
his photographic career
working for Interstate
Photo.
“With my father’s and
my combined experience
in the field of photographic sales and equipment,
we felt the next logical
step was to acquire our
own camera business”
Porter said.
In 1983, together with
his dad, he invested in
Bill Porter
an existing camera store,
called Craig’s Cameras located in Arlington’s Town North
Shopping Center.
Harry provided the financial support and Bill’s contribution
was four years of shadowing the owner, Mr. Craig Brackeen,
while learning all the workings of the business.
The name was officially changed to “Arlington Camera” on
April 1, 1987.
“My mother, Virginia Porter, was a very important part of
this family venture. As a retired Neiman–Marcus retail employee, she effortlessly ran the film counter and was referred
to as ‘the glue that held us all together’,” he said.
Soon after the purchase, his brother, Jim Porter, also joined
our family business.
During the last 20 years, Arlington Camera has relocated
within the original shopping center and has expanded twice
The late PPA President Louis Garcia of Eastchester, NY
created the National Award in 1958, “for all the hard work
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by others to further the profession while asking nothing in
return.”
Garcia decided these individuals should be recognized for
their exceptional contributions and created the distinguished
national award.
Each year, PPA makes the award available to its state,
regional, national and international affiliates. While PPA
bestows many awards to affiliate members, this is by far the
most coveted and prized honor.
The National Award is given to individuals who go beyond
what is expected of them.
The plaque reads “for service to professional photography.”
“What it means is ‘thank you’ for your time, your talent
and your loyalty to professional photography,” said past
PPA President and SWPPA National Award recipient Marvel
Nelson.
Print Competition Results
At the annual print competition of the New Mexico Professional Photographers Association, held during the state
convention July 14-16, Mickey Ginn of Enchanted Light Photography in Farmington took the Best of Show with a print
entitled “Timeless Tower.”
It also won best commercial image in the
Salon Category (Master
Division).
For the second consecutive year, Oscar Lozoya
of Lozoya Studios in
Albuquerque was named
Photographer of the Year
with a Print Case Score
of 433.
With a print entitled
“Veterano” he also took
the Certified Professional
“Timeless Tower”
Photographer (CPP) and
the American Society of Photographers (ASP) awards.
A Kodak Gallery Award for “Age of Innocence” was presented to Donita Privett and the Best Out of State entry went
to Jack Avalos for “Trapper.”
Other top awards in the General Category included Best
Portrait – “Age of Innocence” by Donna Privett, Best Children’s Portrait – “Ballerina Dreams” by Donita Privett, Best
Illustrative Image – “Bisti Badlands Egg Factory” by Eric
See NM Results, Page 24
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Life Member Gets
New Texas Award
The Texas Professional Photographers Association has
established the Star of Texas Lifetime Achievement Award
to honor those who give of themselves in service, leadership
roles, and education in the advancement of the photographic
industry.
The first such award
of its kind was presented at the 2013 TPPA
Summer Roundup to
Frank Cricchio who,
several years ago, was
named an honorary life
member of the Professional Photographers of
Oklahoma.
Cricchio was also
honored with Professional Photographers of
America’s prestigious
Lifetime Achievement
Award, designated for
Frank Cricchio
only a select few individuals for a lifetime of service and innovation in the field of
professional photography.
In addition, he is a member of the Cameracraftsmen of
America, the oldest and most exclusive photographic club
with a membership limited to only 40 worldwide, and served
as PPA President from 1999 to 2004.
As the “poster boy” of professional photography, Cricchio
is considered to be one of the greatest photographic educators
in America today.
Teaching to professional photographers for nearly a half
century, he
has a remarkable gift for
making the
most difficult
lighting and
posing setups
seem very
simple and has
taught around
the world.
Combining
creative posing styles and his vast technical knowledge with
a willingness to share information with his fellow photographers has enabled Cricchio to develop a unique teaching
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style, beginning with a basic understanding of achieving a perfect digital file in the camera room or on location.
Although he probably knows more about photography than anybody
in his audience,
he is never condescending or patronizing
– the mark of a good
teacher.
A Rotary Club member
with 54 years of perfect
attendance, he serves as
the Executive SecretaryTreasurer of his local
club.
TPPA Executive Director
He has traveled and
lectured around the world Doug Box presents award
to 14 countries including for Frank Cricchio in KerItaly, Japan, Australia,
rville, Texas.
New Zealand, United
Kingdom, Germany, Austria, Spain, Ireland, Hong Kong,
South Korea, Philippines, Taiwan, and South America.
Those of us who have been acquainted with Frank throughout the years, know him as a true friend who is always willing
to share his knowledge and wisdom to anyone, regardless of
their level of expertise.
He has been an Oklahoma seminar and convention speaker on a number
of occasions.
He has dedicated his
life to sharing with and
teaching to photographers
throughout the world and
his life is a testimony to
dedication to the profession.
Editor’s note: Thanks
to Bill Hedrick, editor of
the Texas Professional
Photographer for providing the information and photographs in this article.
The Chinese were cutting
and storing ice for food
preservation as early as
1000 B.C.
The first patent awarded in the North American colonies
was awarded in 1641 by Massachusetts for a method of
extracting salt.
The first automobile service station opened on Dec. 1, 1913
in Pittsburgh, PA. It sold thirty gallons of gas the first day.
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Richard
Sturdevant
Stikes Again
From information provided
by Bill Hedrick, Editor
Texas Professional Photographer
The highlight of the Texas Professional Photographers Association’s Summer Roundup in Kerrville is the annual print judging
which some say is getting better and better each year.
But it was business as usual for Richard Sturdevant of Garland
who once again received the Presidential Award for highest print
case points with 362.
Bet there are a lot of photographers who wish he’d miss the
print entry deadline.
(Just kidding, Richard)
Other Top 10 Print Case winners were: Maria Bernal, David
Edmonson, Luke Edmonson, Dominique Harmon, Phyllis Kuykendall, Barry Nelson, Chris Hanoch, Cris J. Duncan, and Mark
McCall.
Best of Show went to David Edmonson for “English Aristocracy Weds Texas Style” and Maria Bernal won the ASP Elite
Award for “Fibers of Life.”
The President’s Theme Trophy for “Celebrate Texas” went to
John R. Rogers for his image, “Cloudy Sunday Stroll, Austin
Style.”
Four for Four Pins were presented to: Phyllis Kuykendall, Barry Nelson, Cris J. Duncan, Catherine Dybala, David Edmonson,
Brooke Kasper, Janel Randall, Farrah Brannif, Margaret Bryant,
Armando Chacon, Elizabeth Homan, Richard Sturdevant, Maria
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Bernal, Luke Edmonson, Dominique Harmon, and Melissa
Jeffcoat.
The trophy for Best First Time Entry went to Brooke
Kasper for “The Temptation.” The CPP Award was
presented to Chris Hanoch for “Gandalf.” The ribbon for
Best First Time Entry for TPPA went to Kelli Higgins for
“Vintage Beauty.”
Fuji Masterpiece Awards were presented to Maria Bernal
for “Fibers of Life” and to David Edmonson for “English
Aristocracy Weds Texas Style.” The Kodak Gallery Award
was presented to Tracye Gibson for “Mulan.”
Other trophy winners included: “The Closer” by Babak
Pejman Aryan; “Elevated Love” by Babak Pejman Aryan;
“Fibers of Life” by Maria Bernal; “Mountain Time” by
Cris J. Duncan; “Scott and Jennifer” by Cris J. Duncan;
“The Allen Family” by Catherine Dybala; “Bellisima” by
David Edmonson; “English Aristocracy Weds Texas Style”
by David Edmonson; “Kennedyesque Wedding” by Luke
Edmonson; “Dugout Crew” by Chris Hanoch; “Gandalf” by Chris Hanoch; “Steel Magnolia” by Dominique
Harmon; “Taking Our Show on the Road” by Dominique
Harmon; “Christen” by Leslie Ann Kitten; “Allure of the
Scarlet Dancer” by Phyllis Kuykendall; “Southern Beauty”
by Phyllis Kuykendall; “Subtle Sophistication” by Macon
Leiper; “Home Field Advantage” by Mark McCall; “Sub
Hunters” by Mark McCall; “Revenge of the Stay Puff
Marshmallow” by Barry Nelson; “City Night City Lights”
by Lee Pargmann; “A Baby Story” by Angela Lynn Pencsak; “Oasis” by John R. Rogers; “Hell-Bent for Leather”
by Kristen Schmalzried; “The Panama Boys” by Adrienne
Sparks; “Love and Lies” by Francie Baltazar-Stonestreet;
“The Fighter” by Richard Sturdevant; and “Ghost Riders
in the Sky” by Richard Sturdevant.
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Edit Desk
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times in the “History” palette.
The magnetic lasso tool also debuted in 5.0 making selecting areas of an image to work on much easier.
1999 – Photoshop 5.5
This upgrade featured the huge time saver “Save for Web,”
which allowed those who choose it to save the image in a
preset specifically designed for web use which allows the user
to adjust image quality to achieve a smaller image.
2000 – Photoshop 6.0
Multi-layer functions made their first appearance with version 6.0. The Blending Options dialogue was also introduced
which made blending various elements of an image much easier. 6.0 separated the crop tool from the marquee tool, making
it that much easier to get to this commonly used command.
2002 – Photoshop 7.0
This version introduced the healing brush and text that was
fully vector-based, a new file browser.
Files within a folder could be renamed using Batch Rename
2003 – Photoshop CS
This version was the first to employ the CDS (counterfeit
Super Monday
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Natural Light Photography and Posing
With Esther Fuller, CPP
Course Date: Oct. 15 Course Hours: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Items to Bring: camera and note-taking materials
Location: Fuller’s Photography Studios, 103 West Lavielle,
Kirbyville, TX 75956
Instructor Contact: fullersphoto@att.net
In photography, few things are more important than mastering the principles of light and posing. In this hands-on
workshop we will explore natural light and various posing
techniques and demonstrate with a model. Each attendee will
have the opportunity to photograph a model. I will guide you
through the shoot, helping you use your new lighting and
posing skills. Then, we will put those images on the computer in their raw/unedited form to evaluate. This is a basic to
intermediate class and all attendees must have good working
knowledge of their camera.
Light-Pose-Shoot
With Francie Baltazar-Stonestreet, CPP
Course Date: Oct. 7 Course Hours: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Items to Bring: camera, speed lights or portable lights,
note-taking materials. Note: Francie will provide lighting and
modifiers for Canon users to borrow!
Location: FireHeart Photography, 4311 Cedar Valley
Drive, Kingwood, TX 77345
Instructor Contact: francie@fireheartphotography.com
Southwest Image
deterrence system) which recognized and refused to allow
duplication of paper currency.
2005 – Photoshop CS2
This version included the red eye removal tool and the
Vanishing Point tool which allowed users to edit images in
perspective
2007 – Photoshop CS3
The most notable new feature was graphic optimization
for mobile devices, a feature for which many web designers
focusing on mobile design were thankful. Cloning became
easier in this version with the birth of the Clone Source palette which increased the options available to the Clone Stamp
tool in an easily accessible palette.
2008 – Photoshop CS4
The Masks and Adjustments panel was added in this version, making working with masks easier.
2010 – Photoshop CS5
Auto and background saves and Blur Gallery included
Tilt Shift, Iris and Field used to create depth of field effects,
enhanced crop tool with straighten option.
2012 – Photoshop CS6
Overhauled vector tools including stroking of vector paths,
dotted or dashed.
Making our clients look their very best is our job as photographers, and when they do, you’ll sell more images. Lighting
and posing are critical to making your clients look great. In
this program you will learn how to use speed lights to create
beautiful light in any situation. You will learn how to pose
people to bring out the best in them. And you will learn how
angle of view, lens choice and exposure can enhance your
image.
N.M. Results
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Jones, Best Animal/Wildlife Image – “Still Motion” by Peter
Davies, and Best Commercial Image – “I Left My Heart in
San Francisco” by Peter Davies.
Other top awards in the Salon Category included Best
Portrait – “Have you Seen My Propeller” by Oscar Lozoya,
Best Children’s Portrait – “Natives” by Jessica Lozoya, Best
Illustrative Image – “Muerionetista” by Oscar Lozoya, Best
Animal/Wildlife Image – “Gull Going With the Flow” by
Jessica Lozoya and Best Electronic Imaging Entry – “War
Dance” by Jessica Lozoya.
A Distinguished Print award was awarded in the Portrait
Category to Oscar Lozoya for
“Fighter” and in the Commercial Category for “Veterano.”
Distinguished Print awards were also given in the Illustrative Categories for “Ripple Effect” by Eric Jones, “The Treasury of Petra” by Kitty Mason, “Partners for Life” by Peter
Davies, “Party Crashers” by Peter Davies, “Touch of Blue”
by Eric Jones and “Icy Goose” by Dawn Morgan.
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