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Who Are We? Contents From the Editor Page 4 From the President Page 5 Member Spotlight - Dave Goldman Page 8 More on Print Competition Page 1 12 Elelments of a Merit Print Page 19 Central Social Shoot by Sarah Kehl Page 22 Get Recognized Page 28 Print Competition Rules Page 30
The Professional Photographers of North Carolina (PPNC) is NC’s largest association for professional photographers. We are an affiliate of the Professional Photographers of America. Led by an elected Board of working professional photographers, we are a non-profit, member owned association. We are a community in tune with each other’s challenges. Together, we help each other succeed. From a monthly digital magazine with numerous tips and techniques, to one of the state’s largest photographic conventions and trade show, competitions, seminars, and more, PPNC’s members are connected.
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An affiliate of Want to know about the path to Certification? Dave is a Photographic Craftsman, Certified Professional Photographer and Fans of Professional Photographers of North Carolina
shares his journey to consistent, high quality craftsmanship..
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From the Editor East Coast School was a great success, many came away with heads spinning, and excited to produce great new images. The heat is on, and summer is in full force, be sure to check out the article on More on Print Competition, especially new members. I've put lots of important information in there about entering print competition for the first time. The article on 12 elements of a merit print is an important read while you are preparing for print competition and wondering what are the Judges looking for. Also be sure to read about the Lexjet Sunset award, powerful reason to enter prints instead of digital. Sarah Kehl has contributed a great article on the Shoot Social where over 15 PPNC and non-member photographers met at a local park in Burlington, NC for a three-hour mock high school senior photo shoot. Expo is getting closer only eight weeks.
PPNC Directors Brian Allen puregrit@hotmail.com Angela Blankenship blankenshipa@embarqmail.com Willis Brown wbrown11@nc.rr.com Misty Felde imagesbymistyfelde@yahoo.com Deborah Hendrix porbydeb@gmail.com George Joel, III george@gpjoell3photography.com Debbie Johnson dlynnportraits@gmail.com Marty Murphy MardyMurphy@aol.com Michael Talylor michael@williamsonsphoto.com Bill Goode bill@billgoode.com
Seminar Chairmen Chris Garner tpsportraits@gmail.com Lauren McCardle info@mccardellstudios.com Tom McCabe tommccabe46@earthlink.net
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PPA National Councilmen and Directors Bill Goode Cassie Stone Janet Boschker Joy Batchelor-King Adrian Henson
SEPPA Rep. Rose Mary Cheek
From the President This one is for the “newbies”. A frequent question that I’m asked by new photographers is “how much should I be charging for my work?” While I cannot even begin to cover the tip of the iceberg on the subject of pricing here in this short article, I can provide some snippets for consideration on the subject. I want to jump off of the deep end and say that the first consideration is YOUR mindset as it relates to pricing. Unfortunately, in the beginning, many photographers wrongly believe that the lowest prices will bring the most business. However, if you price too cheaply, your clients will view your work as a good bargain and not as a photographic creation. Clients will see what you tell them to see. Early on, learn to take your emotions out of setting your prices. If you are struggling to get your business going, don’t think about what YOU could afford to pay for photography services. You are not your clients. Although pricing is always a factor, it should not be the determining factor in your client’s mind. You never want to get the job because you’ve undercut all the other photographers in your area. For long term success, your prices will need to be comparable with those offering similar photographic services. Although you cannot base your prices solely on the competition, you will need to know what others are charging in order to bring your price structure in line with the industry standards. A great step for someone just starting out is to find a mentor (PPNC has lots) who will help you hone your skills and teach you how to price for profit and not for survival. Professional Photographers of America (PPA) also offers a free online course/webinar on Pricing Basics. Log in to your PPA account, click PPAedu,>online courses> by topic> finance. Now is the Time. Photographically yours, Ellis 5
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Sarah Ackerman is known around PPA as #Sarah in part because she handles all things social media and in order to differentiate herself from the other Sarah’s in the office. Sarah loves improv comedy (think “Whose Line”) and routinely performs around Atlanta. When she’s not tweeting/facebooking/instagramming all of the action at PPA, she can be found gallivanting around the world or wandering around the woods with her pup, but more than likely she’s on stage making people giggle.
Member Spotlight On Dave Goldman, Photog.,Cr, CPP Dave Goldman a native of New York relocated to Charlotte to work for a large software company as a software engineer 14 years ago. The nature of his job entails supporting customers and reverse engineering software related components. This is a highly technical job which allows Dave to really dig in to the how things work as much he can and want. Personally photography has always been a strong passion of Dave’s. It allowed him to see a whole different world that most others don’t ever get to see.
did not know anyone that was in to photography. He found a portrait photography group, so and he joined. One great aspect of this group was the social aspect. Dave was able to meet some awesome photographers and he formed some great bonds and found some wonderful new friendships. Within less than one year he felt he had outgrown the group which created a void for him. Luckily, during the time he was in the group he learned about the Professional Photographers of America and Professional Photographers of North Carolina. Dave felt this was just what he needed.
When Dave moved to Charlotte he
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Dave always has had a thirst to learn and to try to position himself around people that would encourage his growth. Between PPA and PPNC, there has been an unlimited supply of higher-level educators and masters of the craft, and Dave felt like he had just won the lottery. Through
persistence and determination, Dave made a great deal of friendships with other Certified Professional Photographers, Craftsman, and Master photographers as well as a few Canon Explorers of the Light. These individuals could see Dave's potential and how anxious he was to learn. These
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client work. Through this process Dave was able to receive his certified designation (CPP.) Due to his technical nature and his passion to teach Dave wanted to give back to the photographic community. With this in mind he set his sights on the very prestigious Photographic Craftsman Degree from PPA. This degree is only awarded to individuals for service as an orator, author, or mentor. This degree shows that you have gone above and beyond the creation of images and dedicated your time to move the industry forward and encourage education. Within 2 1/2 years of mentoring over 700+ CPP candidates via his Facebook page, weekly Skype mentoring sessions, teaching Super One Day programs, teaching at Imaging USA and East Coast School and volunteering at PPA’s Imaging USA on February 3rd, Dave was able to walk down the stage at the Imaging USA Degree and Award ceremony in Nashville, TN to receive his Craftsman’s degree.
folks were able to put Dave on the path to the Certified Professional Photographer (PPA’s certification program). At first the Certified Professional Photographer program looked overwhelming and out of his reach, but Dave wanted to learn the correct way and have a strong photographic foundation so he began studying. Within one year he was able to pass the extremely challenge exam and a tough 5 judge panel image submission process. This process consisted of a mix of mandatory images that show technical proficiencies and
With all of the teaching and learning opportunities Dave absorbed and the friendships that he formed, he felt that he would be able to create a very successful high volume photography business. Dave used the concepts he
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learned from the certification program to help boost his creativity and work in any situation, under any lighting condition and provide the same consistent results needs to provide professional quality images for his clients. This has allowed him to photograph very high profile clients, land publications in newspapers and national level magazines.
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MORE ON PRINT COMPETITION Entering print competition is one of the best ways to push yourself to be more. You’ll learn where you stand— how your photography matches up with your peers. You’ll learn about the 12 elements of a merit image, and start incorporating them into your daily photography. You’ll learn what it takes to create a merit image, and if you stick with it, work your way up to the Loan Collection.
feet wet by competing in your PPA affiliated local guilds or association competitions. It will help ease your nerves and feel things out you will score a round of critiquing, increasing your chances for success at the next level. Check PPA’s theLoop for more advice on entering local competitions. There are two local affiliates in North Carolina, in Raleigh there is: Photographic Society of the Triangle; Contact Cindy Smith, posr@aol.com. Professional Imaging Group of Eastern North Carolina, Contact Mona Sadler, mona@coastalpetportraits.com.
You’ll learn you’re capable of so much more than you imagined. It’s perfectly normal to be a little nervous going in, but don’t be afraid of getting better. It’s easy to get involved. Fine-tune your best images and submit either prints or digital copies. A professional is good, they know they are good, but they strive to be better. We are Professionals!
State Competitions… Competition critiques at this level are often held live, providing insight into improving your work. It’s the perfect place to start if you don’t have access to a local guild or association, and this is where you also get your feet wet.
Entering print competition is one of the best ways to push yourself to be more.
And if you can, make sure you attend the judging at our Carolina Photo Expo August 15 – 19, 2014. All photographic competitions are open to the public, and it’s the best way to maximize your learning potential. Whether you’ve entered images or not, watching is a great way to grasp what the judges are looking for. The PPA-approved jurors are some of the best in the business—photographers who truly care about raising the bar in the industry. You can even pick their brains during breaks! Our Judges for this competition are Jury Chariman, Randy McNeilly from North Carolina. Approved Affiliate Judges: Joe Campanellie from Florida, Jamie Hayes from Virginia, Lonnie Hoke from South Carolina, Judges in PPA Affiliate Training: Mary Jane Campanellie from Florida, Michelle Parsley from Tennessee and Heather Michelle Chinn from South Carolina. Be sure to welcome them all.
New Members Entering for the first time… PPNC has an award called the President’s Award; it is specifically for a first time entrant only. The most important thing about this award it is that it is calculated on a cumulative total of 6 images. This is where new members make a mistake, they are so excited to enter competition and are not aware of this award and enter one or two prints. And once you have entered, then you are no longer eligible for the President’s award. So I try to explain and encourage new members to wait a little before they enter competitionand find a mentor. There are many in our association who will help you. When you enter your very first competition, be sure you have six entries. If you need any information about Print Competition, or want help, please do not hesitate to contact me.
For Local Competitions… New to the game? Get your
Rose Mary Cheek, Print Chairman
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12 ELEMENTS OF A MERIT PRINT The Photographic Exhibitions Committee (PEC) of PPA uses the 12 elements below as the “gold standard” to define a merit image. PEC trains judges to be mindful of these elements when judging images to the PPA merit level and to be placed in the International Print Exhibit at Imaging USA, the annual convention. The use of these 12 elements connects the modern practice of photography and its photographers to the historical practice of photography begun nearly two centuries ago. Twelve elements have been defined as necessary for the success of an art piece or image. Any image, art piece, or photograph will reveal some measure of all twelve elements, while a visually superior example will reveal obvious consideration of each one The Twelve elements listed below are in accordance to their importance. 1.) Impact is the sense one gets upon viewing an image for the first time. Compelling images evoke laughter, sadness, anger, pride, wonder or another intense emotion. There can be impact in any of these twelve elements. 2.) Technical excellence is the print quality of the image itself as it is presented for viewing. Retouching, manipulation, sharpness, exposure, printing, mounting, and correct color are some items that speak to the qualities of the physical print. 3.) Creativity is the original, fresh, and external expression of the imagination of the maker by using the medium to convey an idea, message or thought.
5.) Composition is important to the design of an image, bringing all of the visual elements together in concert to express the purpose of the image. Proper composition holds the viewer in the image and prompts the viewer to look where the creator intends. Effective composition can be pleasing or disturbing, depending on the intent of the image maker. 6.) Presentation affects an image by giving it a finished look. The mats and borders used, either physical or digital, should support and enhance the image, not distract from it. 7.) Color Balance supplies harmony to an image. An image in which the tones work together, effectively supporting the image, can enhance its emotional appeal. Color balance is not always harmonious and can be used to evoke diverse feelings for effect. 8.) Center of Interest is the point or points on the image where the maker wants the viewer to stop as they view the image. There can be primary and secondary centers of interest. Occasionally there will be no specific center of interest, when the entire scene collectively serves as the center of interest. 9.) Lighting —the use and control of light—refers to how dimension, shape and roundness are defined in an image. Whether the light applied to an image is man made or natural, proper use of it should enhance an image. 10.) Subject Matter should always be appropriate to the story being told in an image. 11.) Technique is the approach used to create the image. Printing, lighting, posing, capture, presentation media, and more are part of the technique applied to an image.
4.) Style is defined in a number of ways as it applies to a creative image. It might be defined by a specific genre or simply be recognizable as the characteristics of how a specific artist applies light to a subject. It can impact an image in a positive manner when the subject matter and the style are appropriate for each other, or it can have a negative effect when they are at odds.
12.) Story Telling refers to the image’s ability to evoke imagination. One beautiful thing about art is that each viewer might collect his own message or read her own story in an image.
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Central Shoot Social Held May 17 - Burlington, NC Hosted by Sarah Kehl Sarah Kehl Photography www.sarahkehlphotography.com Over 15 PPNC and non-member photographers met at a local park in Burlington, NC for a three-hour mock high school Senior photo shoot on May 17. With a “Boho” theme, we worked with four beautiful models throughout the park and at three themed set-ups. We also set up studio lights and a backdrop inside a rented space at the park, which was awesome for escaping the heat! Though the afternoon was hot and humid, our models were absolute champs working with us and truly embracing the experience! Our outdoor set-ups included a lace tipi, a feather fringe wall hanging, and a sort-of “Boho living room”. All the set-ups, except the indoor set-up, included a dream catcher and each invoked a different Boho style or feeling. Putting each of our models in each unique space was a photographic chal-
lenge and an opportunity to see what different looks, poses, and moods could unfold! Towards the end of the photo shoot, a fifth setup was quickly assembled for some final image-making of all four models together. This setup, a “Boho picnic”, had a collection of various objects: musical instruments, telescopes, vintage books, etc. We spent the least amount of time with this set-up, as we were quickly running OUT of time, but finally getting all the girls together meant ending on a bubbly note with lots of smiles and laughs! Our models fashioned their own Boho outfits with guidance and accessorized with jewelry. Professional hair and makeup was done at Sarah’s home studio prior to the shoot by our fabulous and incredibly talented makeup and hair team, April Manring and Rebeccah Thiel. At the shoot site April and Beccah pulled everything together with some perfect final touches - delicate braids, a twine headband,
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and sprigs of flowers tucked behind ears. Hair and makeup on each model was impeccable for our Boho theme!
Photo shoot styling: Sarah Kehl Location: North Park, Mayco Bigelow Community Center, Burlington, NC
The best aspect of the photo shoot was working together and sharing knowledge, sharing lighting, sharing posing, and generally embodying the spirit of PPNC! After the photo shoot we met at Pandora’s Pies in Elon, NC for some good socializing, networking, EATING and drinking lots of WATER! A great end to a fun day!
Makeup: April Manring of Lovely By April, lovelybyapril@gmail.com, www. lovelybyapril.com, www.bpurebeauty. com Hair Styling: Rebeccah Thiel, thielrebeccah@gmail.com, www.behindbeccahschair.tumblr.com
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Get Recognized! Entering Prints Instead of Digital!!
The Sunset Print Award was first offered in 2009 to encourage participation in professional print com-
petitions as an additional avenue for photographers to get recognized, learn, and grow their professional expertise. It also provided an opportunity to spotlight the Sunset suite of photographic and fine art inkjet media, which has won numerous PPA Hot One awards. Since 2010 the Sunset Award has been offered at all five PPA District competitions and many Regional and State competitions. This past year the program was significantly expanded with a new website (www.sunsetprint.com) and a National competition among all 2014 winners. The 2015 program will include an expanded social media presence to publicize participating competitions, their winners, and the National competition.
The Sunset brand was first introduced by LexJet in 2005. It is the brand name of a suite of inkjet
products offered exclusively by LexJet. The more than 40 unique products within the suite are mainly used by professional photographers, fine art reproduction houses, labs, and those whose inkjet applications demand high image quality. This year a new “best in class� canvas line produced by Fredrix with Wilhelm accreditation pending has been added. The entire suite of Sunset products can be found in the Sunset Products tab on the Sunset web site, www.sunsetprint.com .
Get Recognized! continues to be the motto for the 2015 Sunset Print Award campaign. Competing in print competitions provides you many benefits, but none better that the pride of being recognized among your peers. Print competitions offer you an opportunity to learn, hone your skills and have fun. Like most things, it does take a little effort but the experience and moderate cost are well worth it.
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2014 Angela Blankenship, CPP 2013 Randy McNeilly M.Photog, Cr., MEIm F-ASP 2012 Gregory Georges, M.Photog Your participation in print competitions provides you an opportunity to learn, grow, and have fun. Again in 2015 the Sunset Print Award will be among the multiple awards you can win by entering PPNC Carolina Photo Expo competition 2015.. There is nothing special you need to do to qualify for this award other than to ensure that the submission is inkjet-printed. All prints submitted in this year’s competition will be eligible to win the LexJet Sunset Print Award for “Best Print in Exhibition”. Our judges will select the winner from the top 10 scored prints of all categories earning a minimum of 80 points. The winner will be awarded a trophy, pin, a $250 Gift Certificate for Sunset branded media, and will be eligible to be entered in the year-end national Sunset Print Award competition hosted by LexJet.
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PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHERS OF NORTH CAROLINA PRINT COMPETITION RULES 2014 PURPOSE The purpose of this competition is to challenge photographers’ creativity and allow them to match their work against that of their peers. Photographic prints and albums will be judged relative to the 12 Elements of a Merit Print. (For more information including video tutorials and reference materials go to www.ppa.com/competitions/ international.php.) These rules pertain to still images entered as prints created by traditional photographic processes as well as those captured or created electronically. ELIGIBILITY 1. Any member of PPNC, PPA or SEPPA in good standing with dues paid and received by the PPNC Executive Director by Friday, March 1, 2013 is eligible to enter.
2. Portrait Open: Entrant must have captured and/or created the original exposure. Electronic Imaging: Entries must have been sourced, composited, manipulated and/or produced by digitally by the entrant 3. A maximum of 12 entries may be submitted per entrant. Any combination of Master Artist or Portrait Open entries may be used to make up the 12 total entries. No entry will be eligible that has been made under the supervision of an instructor or as a class assignment. 4. No two entries shall be of the same subject. 5. Entries previously entered, including any image from an
1. album, and merited (receiving a score of 80 or higher in the PPNC Exhibit) are not eligible. 2. Entry media includes photographic prints, digital submissions, physical albums and digital albums. 3. The entrant’s name shall not appear anywhere in or on the face of the entry. SUBMISSION OPTIONS Entrants may submit either prints (photographic or press printed images presented for judging under lights) or digital submissions (digital files presented for judging on a monitor), or a combination of either entry type.
damage other entries or pose a danger to print handlers will be accepted. Masonite, glass, stretcher frames or conventional frames will not be accepted. 3. A digital reference file must be uploaded with each print entry. This file must be a reasonable match to the submitted print entry (image and presentation). File specifications are the same as under the Digital Submission categories.
Digital Submission See digital entry tutorial at www.ppa. com/competitions/international.php.
Print Submission
1. Entrants may submit printed images of any shape and size on a mount board a minimum of 80 square inches to a maximum of 480 square inches, with the largest dimension no longer than 24 inches. (Recommended mounting thickness is 1/8” to 3/8”.) 2. Print entries must be mounted on standard mount material (double weight mat board, gator board, ¼” foam, or Sintra). “Float” mounting is accepted at the entrant’s risk for damage. Images on metal and mounted to another standard material must have rounded corners and smooth edges. No mount that could potentially
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Files must be sized so the longest dimension is no more than 4,000 pixels (20 inches at 200 ppi). Each file must contain an embedded color profile of either sRGB or Adobe RGB1998 and be saved at a JPEG quality setting of 10.
PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION CATEGORIES You may enter one print case per classification (photographic open and/ or electronic imaging), with a maximum of 6 entries per case. Each case entered requires a separate case fee.
1. Photographic Open. a. Portrait Sub-Categories: Children Groups Men
PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHERS OF NORTH CAROLINA PRINT COMPETITION RULES 2014 Women Pictorial Pets and Animals b. Commercial Sub-Categories: General Photojournalism Unclassified Scenic Fine Art c. Wedding/Social Event Sub-Categories: Bridal Portrait Wedding Candid Social Event Candid d. Albums Sub-Categories Events Single Maker Events Multi Maker Non-Events
2. Artist Imaging (Formerly EI) This category allows the entrant to demonstrate their electronic and/or imaging skill and expertise. Entries will be judged for digital, artistic and technical proficiency. Entries must have been sourced, composited, manipulated and/or produced by digital means. Images entered in this classification are not eligible to be entered in the Photographic Open category by any entrant. Any entry that has been reproduced from an existing photograph, portrait, graphic or any other artwork produced by another person must be accompanied by permission from that maker and pasted on the back of the entry. SUBMISSION OPTIONS: Entrants may submit either original art, (painted, illustrative, photographic
or press printed image presented for judging under lights) or digital submission – (a digital file presented for judging on a monitor.) Physical Art Print
1. Entrants may submit physical images of any shape and size on a mount board a minimum of 80 square inches to a maximum of 480 square inches, with the largest dimension no longer than 24”. (Recommended mounting thickness is 1/8” to 3/8”.) 2. Print entries must be mounted on a standard mount material (double weight mat board, gator board, ¼” foam, or Sintra) “Float” mounting is accepted at entrant’s risk for damage. Images on metal and mounted to another standard material must have rounded corners and smooth edges. No mount that could potentially damage other entries or pose a danger to print handlers will be accepted. Masonite, glass, stretcher frames or conventional frames will not be accepted. 3. If an entry includes guide images, they must be included on or be mounted on the face of the entry. 4. A digital reference file must be submitted with each physical entry. This file must match the submitted print entry (image and presentation). This may be a high quality digital photograph of the original art.
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File specifications are the same as under the Digital Submission categories.
ALBUM ENTRIES
Album entries may be submitted in the form of a Physical Album (an album printed and bound as a book for judging under lights) or a Digital Album (a set of digital files to be judged as sequential layouts on monitors.) You must designate one of the following categories for each entry. 1. Events: Use this category for time-sensitive social events, such as weddings, bat mitzvahs, etc. 2. Non-Events: Use this category for portrait and storytelling albums.
NOTE: Multi-maker & single-maker albums will be judged as one category. PHYSICAL ALBUM ENTRY
1. Album covers must be between 63-400 square inches. 2. No multiple volume albums are allowed. 3. Any studio identification or entrant’s name in the traditional album must be covered.
DIGITAL ALBUM ENTRY See digital entry tutorial at www.ppa. com/competitions/international.php
1. All page/spread files must have the longest file dimension at 4,000 pixels (20 inches at 200 ppi), have an embedded color profile of either sRGB or Adobe
PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHERS OF NORTH CAROLINA PRINT COMPETITION RULES 2014 1. RGB 1998 and be saved at a JPEG quality setting of 10. 2. Each page/spread file may contain as many images as you desire. 3. An entry shall contain a minimum 5 page/spread files up to 36 page/spread files. 4. Files are to be numbered in viewing order using two digits (i.e. 01.jpg, 02.jpg, 03.jpg, etc.) 5. All individual files must be compressed into a single ZIP FILE. ZIP file must be named: Album Title.zip (i.g. Summer Wedding.zip.) 6. Studio identification or entrant’s name cannot appear on any file within the album entry.
MULTI-MAKER ALBUM ENTRY
1. Each participating photographers must have a minimum of 20% of his/her images in the album. 2. Each entrant must pay the appropriate entry fee. 3. Each entrants entry form must use the same title, and be uploaded. 4. Multi-maker albums will be judged as one entry.
2. $20 per image for SEPPA and PPA members only, (non PPNC) who preregister 3. If not pre-registering, each entry must be uploaded online, by entrant, at Print Salon. NOTE! Entry fee and payment must be received by 12:00 p.m. on Friday, August 15, 2014. SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS 1. For any entry to be returned, it must be shipped in an approved print case. Cases must be received by 12:00 Noon on Wednesday, August 13, 2014. 2. Ship to: PPNC Print Exhibit, Loretta Byrd, 427 Greenleaf Rd., Angier, NC 27501 3. Hand delivered cases will be accepted in the Print Salon, Royal B, Sheraton Imperial Hotel, Durham, NC on Friday, August 15th, 2014 between 9am and 12:00 noon. 4. Payment to PPNC must be enclosed with entries. 5. If not pre-registering, uploading of image file of each entry is still required. 6. PPNC assumes no responsibility for damage to entries.
FEES
1. $15 per image for PPNC members who pre-register on the internet . Only 6 images will be credited towards merits.
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NOTE: Failure to comply with these rules may result in disqualification of entry. The decision of the Print Salon Committee is final. HOW TO PRE-REGISTER ONLINE FOR PRINT SALON 2014 1. Go to www.printcompetition. com 2. Request password and/or logon 3. Pre-register your entries (ALL IMAGES MUST BE TITLED) 4. Upload your sample images for each entry 5. Print back labels and attach to the back of each entry 6. Print your completed entry form 7. Print shipping labels 8. Ship/Deliver Each case should include: · Entries · Pre-registration form · Payment
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International Photographic Competition Why Participate? Because you want to be more, don’t you? Participating in PPA’s photographic competitions gives you the opportunity to: • Engage with the passionate and supportive photographic competition community • Improve upon your finest work (You can do that math, right? You’ll get better!) • Earn recognition and admiration from your peers • As a result, improve your business With most things, you get what you put into it, but with the IPC, it’s what you do next that matters. You’ll leave with the motivation and inspiration to be more. So what are you waiting for? International Photographic Competition 2015 Dates and Rules Entries Open: May, 26, 2015 Early Entires Close: midnight, June 25, 2015 Late Entries Close: midnight, July 10, 2015 (with additional fee) Judging Dates: August 3, 2015 - August 6, 2015 Gwinnett Technical College 5150 Sugarloaf Pkwy, Lawrenceville, GA 30043 Live Streaming Times TBA.
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The Value of Membership • Annual Carolina Photo Expo with Nationally Known Speakers Sharing the Current Trends in Photography with one of the largest State Trade Shows in the Southeast. (PPNC members attend for free) • Three seminars per year packed with education • East Coast School Photographic Workshops is a week-long event held each year with classes taught by top instructors from around the country, with classes from beginner to advanced. • Scholarships to East Coast School • Photographic print competitions – an excellent way to gain invaluable knowledge • On Line Membership Directory that is accessible to thousands of potential clients • A digital monthly magazine packed with ideas from posing and lighting to business and marketing • Private Print Critiques – Advice from a Master Photographer on how to improve your photographic images • Quarterly Shoot Socials – Networking and learning with other PPNC members in your trade area • Referrals – PPNC makes many referrals over the year. Once you become a PPNC member, our staff can refer your studio to potential clients. • Degree Program – The steps it takes to earn the PPNC Associate Fellowship and Fellowship degrees are symbols of quality and will strengthen your skills. Earning a PPNC degree is a way of telling potential clients to call you and not a competitor. • Networking – PPNC members develop friendships and relationships that last a lifetime. A fellow PPNC member is always available to help in times of crisis. • As a member of PPNC, you automatically become a member of the regional Southeast Professional Photographers Association, providing you with even more access to information and technology.SEPPA produces a monthly magazine full of information plus a biennial convention and trade show free to all PPNC members. • Insurance - Insurance for home based and store front studios (errors and omission and property)
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