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Ann Monteith
Adrian Henson Heather Henson
Eastern Guild offers business help The theme for this year’s Eastern Guild is “Advanced Business and Sales 2.0” There’s still room at the two-day event slated for Sunday-Monday, May 6 and 7 at the Raleigh Marriott/Crabtree Valley Hotel. On Sunday, from 1 until 9 p.m., Ron Nichols will offer workflow solutions for professional photographers. Nichols will offer tips and tricks and processes and procedures that will iron out the wrinkles in studio work flows, create better products and increase photographers profit. On Sunday night, PPNC photographers Adrian and
of the highest salves averages in the state. Photographers are also encouraged to bring a background to exchange with another. On Monday, PPA’s “dean” of the photography business, Ann Monteith, presents an all-day program on portrait and wedding photography marketing and financial management for home-based studios, retail studios and boutique studios. For hotel reservations, call Ron Nichols the Raleigh Marriott Hotel at Heather Henson will walk (919) 781-7000. participants through their The Eastern Guild is less workflow process and demonstrate how they achieve some
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Shortened convention is a ‘hit’
By FULLER ROYAL Focus Editor
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It was a busy convention. For the first time, the convention was shortened by one day and with the exception of the auction – no fewer speakers or events than last year. With a compressed schedule, there was little time to be bored. PPNC’s Facebook page offered glowing reviews of the convention and trade show. “I enjoyed trying out the new equipment at the shoot out at the PPNC convention,” wrote Mona Sadler. “ I really wish the vendors would post of list of what we were using. There are a couple of things I’d like to get.” Cindy Smith said Sheraton Imperial manager Mike Martino was impressed with the new Club Merit room. “He didn’t know what was going on but he loved the setup and had to pull out his camera, photograph it and share it with the sales department,” Smith said. “He said he had never seen Bull Durham set up that way before. He actually he says that a lot when PPNC is at the Sheraton. Shawn Hooper said the photographer shoot out Saturday night was “Fantabulous.” Cathy Yount said that Jen Hilenga was her favorite speaker. “Please bring her back,” she added. Anne Grant said it was hard to pick just one favorite speaker. “The Husdons, Travis Gugleman and Coleen & Co. laid it out there on marketing, pricing and time management. Charles Graham said his favorite thing about the convention was seeing old friends and making new ones. Angela Dawn Blankenship said she loved Club Merit and print competition. “I learned so much,” she said. Her favorite speakers were Adrian Henson, J.B. Sallee and Alycia Alvarez.” “My first year was awesome at the convention,” posted Katelyn McKay Soderlund. “The shoot out was pretty sweet, but meeting everyone was amazing! I’m going to say Travis Gugleman was my favorite speaker. He was great, but then they all were, so it’s hard to pick just one.” Chuck Hill said seeing everyone is always the best part. “Scott Lim was my favorite speaker,” he said. Bob Henderson agreed with Hill. “The info he presented about exposure, light control and flash control was
“Rooming with my dad (Ed Jordan) at the PPNC State Convention this weekend. He has not missed one in over 40 years. I’ve tagged along with him to most of them. It’s been cool growing up in this group of N.C. artists and watching all the changes in the photography industry. What a great journey it’s been! Kevin Jordan Facebook post great. I hope the audience realized that they did not have to buy his stuff to apply the principles. “Great lineup and I really liked the way you left time for the trade show without classes interfering,” Henderson said. “Great job Karen and Rhonda.” George Joell said it’s tough trying to figure out the best part of the convention. “That is like asking me what was the best flavor in a box of chocolates,” he said. “It was all good. “I would put Club Merit, Travis G, Scott Robert Lim, Jen H., Bruce and Josh H, Mark G and Jennifer G, the critiques, and just seeing everyone again at the very top of my list. “I was so impressed with the whole event,” he said. “I think I could have used another day or two. Great job. “My only beef was I had to make some tough decisions on who to see and I think I missed some great information,” he said. Meredith Cornett Hart said the best part is hanging out with her friends and making new ones. The party was awesome and I was glad to see people staying later than in past years,” she said. She said her favorite speaker was Scott Robert Lim. “He was hands-on and I love seeing speakers in action and showing us things versus just telling us how they do it. “I really enjoyed Jen, too,” she said. “She was just so funny and had great info, too, as did all the speakers classes I attended.” Tim Hester said all of the speakers he saw were great. “I could take a little bit from each of them,” he said. “I have to admit Scott Lim and the Hudsons were my favorites.” “My favorite was the ‘other’ print judging room headed by Stephen Dey,”
said Emily Angle. “Great job. And the entertainment by Chuck Hill – I laughed so hard. The worst part was having to choose between classes.” Lisa Carter said she loved Club Merit. “We’re gonna need a bigger room next year,” she said. “Kay Eskridge, Richard Sturdevant, Scott Lim were my favorites. Awesome convention Karen.” “I was really impressed that so many Masters of Photography were willing to give their time and experience to critique images,” said Mark Jacoby. “Great benefit to our membership. Thanks so much.” Rich Cox said he loved Club Merit. “I spent way too much time there and lost $20 because I’m a lousy judge,” he said. Robin Cotten said she loved Club Merit. “The speakers were great,” she said. “The best part is seeing all of my photography family. I love you guys so much. I’ve always learned just as much between the classes as in them. “I don’t think we realize just how special our North Carolina group is,” she said. “You can really ‘feel the love.’” Heather Michelle said Club Merit was “genius.” Rhonda Lester said she had an “extraspecial ‘ginormous’ thank you” to Louis Tonsmeire (former PPA president) for driving all the way from Georgia to emcee the awards banquet this year. “ It wouldn’t have been the same without him,” she said. Lisa Carter called Richard Sturdevant an “amazing talent.” “I am still in shock over the speaker line up that (former) President Karen Goforth brought to PPNC,” she said. “You guys really bring the big hitters to us. Amazing job, Karen,” “I don’t sit through many classes, but I sat all the way through (Sturdevants’s),” Chuck Hill said. “I was so impressed and motivated after his class.” “I can’t wait for his next class coming up,” said Robin Cotten. “I am very inspired by Richard’s class. It was awesome, and he was an excellent speaker.” “We at Mid-South Color Labs appreciate all the support and hospitality given to us at PPNC Trade Show,” Dick Witt said. “What a great group. Kudos to members and the hard-working volunteers.” Angela Dawn Blankenship said Adrian Henson’s preconvention lighting workshop “rocked. You are so generous, Adrian,” she said.
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By FULLER ROYAL, M. Photog. Cr., F. Ph. Convention What a fantastic convention. Karen, Rhonda and the crew were on target with speakers and events. A day shorter with just as much to do. In fact, I will say that I enjoyed this convention as well as any other. I liked having the trade show dinner on the first day and the party on the second. There were more people at the party and they were not as tired from travel or weddings. Gail and Melvin Clark and company did a top-drawer job creating a beautiful awards banquet. The speakers were on the mark. I sat down and rewrote the 10 best ideas I heard and have fully implemented them into my business plan. There was something for everybody. If you left this convention with any new ideas you simply did not hear the speakers or attend their talks. Club Merit was awesome. It will definitely need a larger venue next
year. The shoot out was a terrific idea. It also needs a larger venue. What a great opportunity for the vendors to show what their wares can do and for photographers to have hands-on experience. That’s how you sell props, backgrounds and equipment. I enjoyed the appointment with the master photographers. It was a fantastic way for us “old farts” to meet newer, younger members and get to know them. I hope all of these new ideas will be a part of next year’s convention. An Open Invitation In this issue, I feature PPNC photographer Anne Grant. I want to feature four or five photographers each issue, but it’s like pulling hen’s teeth to get responses. Clearly, everyone’s businesses are taking all of their time and that’s good. When you get an online ques-
tionnaire from me, please respond. I will also need an image of you as well as four or five images from your business. This issue also contains a feature written by Chuck Hill. For his submission, he will receive a PPNC credit. For those of you working toward a PPNC Fellowship Degree, this is a good way to speed up the process. Write about a technique you use in your business. Write about an interesting session you had or the bide’s mom that caused you to pull out all of your hair. I will edit and clean up your copy and make you sound like a Hemingway or Rowling.
PPA’s International Photographic Competition coming soon nDeadline is July 2. APPA’s International Photographic Competition (IPC) is a world-renowned photographic competition, where entries are evaluated against a standard of excellence (not against each other). 2012 International Photographic Competition Judging Date August 12 - 15, 2012 Judging will be held at: Gwinnett Technical College 5150 Sugarloaf Parkway Lawrenceville, GA 30043 Read the 2012 Rules Read the 2012 Master Artist Competition Rules Entry Deadlines & Fees Online registration will open May 29,
2012 July 2, 2012: Online registration deadline for digital and print submissions. Case must be received by July 10, 2012, or will be subject to late fee. $95.00 for PPA members registered by midnight (Eastern Time), July 2, 2012 $160.00 for all non-members registered by midnight (Eastern Time), July 2, 2012 July 16, 2012: Late deadline for digital and print submissions (late fee required). Case must be received by July 23, 2012 (late fee required). $130.00 for PPA members registering July 3, 2012 through midnight (Eastern Time), July 16, 2012. $220.00 for all non-members registering July 3, 2012 through midnight (Eastern Time), July 16, 2012
Why Enter? Increase your skill and confidence in your craft. Preparing to submit entries to the IPC (gathering images, tweaking images, discussing choices with peers) forces you to look deeper at your own photography. It helps you see techniques to improve and ideas to try. Earn merits towards a Master’s Degree. If your entry scores above a certain level, you will earn a merit, which adds up to a PPA degree. And those degrees recognize a level of commitment to and skill in photography. Go “Loan.” Your image could score high enough to secure a spot in the International Traveling Loan Collection, which travels to different exhibits and is published in a book.
President’s Message
By PAUL WINGLER, M. Photog. Cr., F. Ph.
We are the Professional Photographers of North Carolina You may look at the title of this article and say to yourself, uhhhhhhh … ok … yes, we are the professional photographers of North Carolina. ... But have you really stopped to think what this means? What this REALLY means? I have accepted this for many, many years. It is the name of our state organization, which happens to be a part of the Professional Photographers of America. And, it is a member of SEPPA, the Southeastern Professional Photographers Association. So, you’re probably still sitting there wondering what or why in the heck I’m making a big deal of this. Well, because as important as PPA and SEPPA are to me, I recently had the opportunity to really, really think about who and what PPNC is. Many of you, by this time, are aware that I had an “event” in my life that has turned my world upside down. I was somewhat suspect at our awards banquet that I was having a heart attack. I don’t know, maybe it was the mild tightness in the chest, the sweats (it was hot in that room) the radiating pain in my jaw. It came and it went all through that evening. So, I dismissed it. Even through the early morning those symptoms came and went. Deciding that this was not normal and I did suspect the worst, I decided AFTER the convention and AFTER the board meeting (because I had new resolutions and plans to present to the new board) I would go see my doctor. To make a long story short, friends came to me urging me to go to the doctor NOW or go to the hospital NOW. I really love all those people and their concerns for me BUT I had some small things to finish. Finally, and not to embarrass her, Loretta Byrd basically said you ARE going to the hospital. I have called the ambulance and you ARE going! Wow! I was the new president. How could she make such an executive decision over my life? She did and I’m grateful ... it probably saved my life. To spare you all the longer details, basically, I did get to the hospital in time, it was immediately determined
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I did have a heart attack the night before and I had a quadruple bypass the following week and now, as I recouperate, I am writing my first article to you as president of one of the greatest organizations in our industry. I am experiencing this great organization through a new dimension and perspective. First, let me say with all the confusion and craziness going on in our industry, I hear a lot of negative comments regarding how we are not going to survive. I hear the disdain for the newbies coming on board. I hear the concerns of how the Internet is bombarding potential photographers with tons of information … some of it great and a lot of misinformation. Hearing all of this makes me wonder if an organization such as ours has in relevance in the future. Yes, things are “interesting” and, as always, things are changing ... whether we like it or not. One thing we can always depend on and that is change. For me, what makes it so difficult is that change is coming at rocket-like speed, unlike before. That scares many of us and we don’t know what to do or to whom to turn. It is so much easier to point a finger and blame. Certainly it is easier ... maybe even get legislators to “level the playing
field.” There are so many options for us and I still ask the same question: “Is or will PPNC continue to be a viable and relevant force in this industry?” Will it still be able to help shape our future photographers? And the other question I have is: “How is the Professional Photographers of North Carolina?” Let me back up to my recent situation and answer this last question first. PPNC is a group of people with various levels of experience that spans the ages from the young to the older generations. This group has many of the same goals … to take photographs, to mingle and enjoy one another’s company, to come together at seminars or studios or by phone or Facebook or texting to share and gain information as to how we can better our craft and better serve our clients. When we get together we want to talk shop, discuss our competition images or our work in general. We want to hug and laugh and share personal experiences. We want to bond and when one of our fellow photographers is having problems, health issues or some personal crisis. We want to be there and see them through it. Sorry, but you don’t get this on the Internet – not that personal touch – that which the soul is in great need of. And when one of its fellow photographers is in need, you, the PPNC member, is there ready to help in any way you can. As to the first question … is or will PPNC continue to be a viable organization that has relevance in this industry? I would say this. As long as we continue to reach across the lines of age, race and gender and levels of experience; and as long as we all have the common desires and bonds that I had previously mentioned; and as long as we continue to work together for the excellence of all; and if we as an organization continue to look for ways to better serve our membership and the industry as a whole; then the answer is “yes.” We will continue to be relevant because we are the Professional Photographers of North Carolina.
President-Elect’s Message By Bruce Williamson, CPP, Photo. Cr., F. Ph.
Convention was result of hard work The 84th annual convention of the Professional Photographers of North Carolina is now history. With the cost of everything going up, I hope that attendees realized the “membership value” of this great organization. At the convention there were successful pre-conference classes; new and renowned exciting speakers with creative ideas and new marketing strategies; the loud, electrifying and exciting Club Merit Lounge during print competition that included digital print entries for the first time; the opportunity to use of some of the latest equipment; print review by master photographers’; a trade
show with great vendors offering deals and savings, and some of the nicest people that you will find anywhere that are willing to help and share information. Congratulations, Karen, and your team on a great convention. The success of our recent convention was the result of a lot of hard work, creative thinking and willing to make some changes. There is a old quote, “If you keep doing things the same way, you’re going to get the same results.” The future of our association depends on our willingness to “think outside the box” and change some of the ways that we are doing things.
For example, there has been some discussion regarding reduced seminar rates and having them at a location other than a hotel. Perhaps at a local community college with lunch catered by a restaurant or lunch on your own. Another example of change is that our recent convention was reduced by a day. I have not heard of any complaints. As our association moves forward, there will be other similar decisions to make. You, as a PPNC member, should let your executive board know of ways to improve our association and “membership value.”
Upcoming CPP prep classes Certification Preparation Class July 9-11, 2012 (9 a.m.-5 p.m.in Atlanta, Georgia. Cost: $299 PPA Members receive two merits for attending. Planning on taking the Cer tified Professional Photographer (CPP) exam? First, take this three-day intensive class to dive into the technical topics covered in the CPP Certification Exam, explore the Image Submission Review ... and gain a more thorough working knowledge of photography.
This in-depth study of photography’s technical side could almost be considered to equivalent to a semester of college, so be prepared to study. Topics include the following: The Inverse Square Law, Filter Factors, Bellows Factor; Lenses and Filters; Color Theory and H&D Curves’ Lighting Ratios, Corrective Lighting and Posing, Depth of Field, Angle of View; The Zone System (and how it helps you understand the digital histogram)’ Difference
between a Bit, a Byte and Bit Depth and much more. Recommended reading: Photography by London and Upton. To take the exam is optional, but if you wish to take it, you must first declare your candidacy and register for the exam. Complete details can be found here: CertifiedPhotographer. com/cpp-certification/get-certified/ Hotel Hilton Atlanta 255 Courtland Street NE Atlanta, Georgia, 30303 For Hotel Reservations click here Please note the cut-off date to make reservations is June 30, 2012
SEPPA offering degrees SEPPA has approved a degree program and and is offering the Southeastern Photographic Fellowship. SEPPA members can earn the SPF Degree in two categories. The orange ribbon is earned with
a concentration in print credits, the purple ribbon with a concentration in service to the organzation. The requirements for both options are completed with education and/or service credits. Members can also earn both de-
grees represented by a purple and orange ribbon. SEPPA will post the Credit Chart and submission forms at a later date. Be sure to check back. All events, beginning April 1, 2010 will be eligible to submit for credit.
‘Why would I want to photograph By CHUCK HILL, M. Photog. Cr., F. Ph. T his was a question posed to me by my good friend and fantastic photographer Fuller Royal. I had asked him that while attending one of his Extreme Senior classes at his studio in Whiteville. I had noticed a stately tree about a mile outside of town that I thought would make a great photographic subject for an art piece. I asked Fuller if he wanted to go photograph the tree with me and got his now famous answer. But now I ask, why do I want to go photograph a tree? Several reasons come to mind. First, it’s a chance to get out of the stu-
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dio and do some “no pressure” photography.” S e c ond, I think trees are beautiful and m a g nificent living
h a Tree?’ things. Third, and what might be most important to most people, I sell a lot of tree images. People like welldone photographs of trees. They seem to like to put them on their walls and on their desks. I think trees have a calming effect on most folks. Trees bring back lots of great memories such as being lazy under the shade of the outstretched limbs of a friendly tree on a summer’s afternoon. Climbing a tree and finding out how far toward the top you can reach is practically a right of passage for most boys. I prefer to photograph trees at sunrise or sunset. A tree silhouetted in front of the sun can be very dramatic. A tree with billow-
ing clouds behind it can bring a feeling of awe to the viewer. My favorite time to photograph trees is in the fall and winter. During the fall trees are ablaze in color – in the winter, the bare limbs of trees make for a great study in shapes. Here’s another reason to photograph trees. With the high price of gas, you won’t have to go far because trees are all around us. I have an image of a tree I photographed from my backyard one morning that became an award winning PPA National Loan print. So get out, relax, have a picnic, spend some time with a photographer friend and photograph a tree. I leave you with a few of my favorites. PPNC member Chuck Hill periodically speaks at PPNC events, and hosts ProShare classes in his Hendersonville studio.
BIOGRAPHY PPNC: Getting to know our members
Anne Grant - The Village Photographer
By FULLER ROYAL Focus Editor PPNC Member Anne Grant, who owns Anne Grant ~ The Village Photographer, has been in busines since 1994. She became a serious hobbyist in the early 1990's after taking several photography and darkroom classes at local art center and then joining a local camera club. “I had won awards in our camera club, and took field trips and workshops all of the time on nature and landscape photography,” she said. “At an Art Wolfe weekend conference, although he primarily photographed nature and wildlife, he presented a new body of work named ‘Eyes’ with a lot of portraits from his travels. “It was as if a light switch turned on,” she said. “I was mesmerized and at that moment, I was drawn toward the emotion shown in the human face. “Until this point, I waited until the people got out of the frame before I pressed the shutter,” she said. “Funny how studying with one of the top nature and wildlife photographers was the beginning of my love of portrait photography. Grant said that after taking more and more classes, reading, studying, talking and dreaming about photography, she came across PPNC from a flyer at the camera store in Winston-Salem.
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MARKETING TIP FROM ANNE Get out from behind the computer and go to Chamber of Commerce and networking meetings, set up booths at community events and portrait displays around town. Always ask where a new prospect saw your work or heard of you and hope they say, “I just see you everywhere!” Anne Grant She attended trade show at its convention in High Point. “As I remember, it seemed much smaller than our current trade show, but it was absolutely magical being around real working professional photographers,” she said. “I met several PPNC members and just hoped to blend in a little.” Meanwhile, her co-workers at a large medical practice were asking her to photograph them. “One paid me to do their wedding,” she said. “I had no idea how foolish they were to ask, nor how foolish it was for me to accept the job. “In reality, they just paid for the film
and processing, something like $95 and fortunately nothing went wrong,” she said. “Not long after, I found myself at my first PPNC event as a new member and quickly immersed myself into understanding business practices and how to take my business seriously, in addition to learning about lighting and posing. “It was fascinating (still is) and I couldn't learn enough (still learning),” she said. “Two years later, my 20-year nursing career ended as I entered a new chapter in my life as a full time studio owner at age 40.”
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The Creative Edge By FULLER ROYAL, M. Photog. Cr., F. Ph.
Take scissors to your old photo magazines If you are like most photographers – including me – you read through your Professional Photographer, Photoshopuser and Rangefinder magazines and then carefully stack them in a corner somewhere – never to be looked at again. I’m here to tell you that they will do you absolutely no good sitting there. You are not a library nor are you an archives. It’s time to take scissors to your magazine collection, no matter how painful. I had done this for a long time, but I had slipped some. So, on a recent rainy afternoon with some good movies playing, I went through all of my existing magazines and found articles that were relevant to my business and style. Using an X-acto knife, I cut whole pages out. Pieces on marketing, business, promotions, Lightroom, Photoshop, tips, shortcuts – they made the cut. I was amazed by how many technology articles were outof-date, after even a year or two. I placed the articles in a notebook, separated into the proper categories. The notebook sits ON my desk where I can access it when I feel like learning something new or reviewing something I had seen earlier. It’s amazing what you “rediscover.” You will find articles that you thought had some really great ideas, but in the day-to-day shuffle, they were pushed out of your short-term memory to make room for new things. This process lets you condense to the core the things you need to improve your photography, marketing, service and business skills. I don’t do weddings so I let those ar-
ticles go. I don’t photograph babies so I let those articles go. Some of the articles in all of the magazines make no sense at all and they, of course, are sent to File 13. This exercise forces you to look at everything again in pretty good detail. Good, creative mental exercise.
Slump removal
Speaking of good, creative mental exercise – from my earliest years as a newspaper photographer, I always found a way to pull myself out of a creative slump or rut. While driving throughout our county,
if I found myself having trouble finding good feature photographs for the paper, I would tell myself – “Okay, when the odometer clicks back to zero, I will stop my Isuzu Trooper (the best vehicle I ever owned) wherever I am. I will grab my gear, explore and not get back into the truck until I have five good images.” Sometimes it would take hours. Other times, it would all happen in 30 minutes. An exercise like that forces you to work “outside the box” as the cliché goes. I had an arsenal of lenses at my disposal – 16mm, 20mm, 35mm, 50mm f/1.2, 55 micro, 85mm, 105mm, 180mm, 300mm and a 1,000mm catidioptric. Other times, I would limit myself to the 20mm or the 50 f/1.2. I still do a version of this with my portrait work. You can, too. Invite someone for a session and use only one lens. Invite someone to a session and only photograph them with the clothing they arrive in. Go to someone’s house and only use natural light and one lens and only what they have on. Go to a home and only use time exposures on a tripod-mounted camera. Make yourself a spinner (like Wheel of Fortune) and create 10 challenges. Spin it and carry out the challenge. This would be a great opportunity for a guild meeting. Provide 10 models. Have 10 groups of photographers. They each draw a card with a specific challenge and then as a group and as individuals within the group, meet those challenges. Boys and girls, this is where the rubber meets the road. The skills and inherent talent of a photographer comes into play on an activity like this. Go ahead. Test yourself. I dare you. I “d-double-dog” dare you.
Anne Grant Continued from page 10 Grant said the best part of being a professional photographer is having the opportunity to own a family business and creating income doing something she would do for for free anyway. “Oh, and hanging out with other professional photographers – what wonderful people they are,” she said. She concentrates on wall portraits for families, seniors and children a her primary targets “We do a baby's first year plan to fill in the calendar year-round,” she said. “On the other end of the spectrum, we also love doing school pictures, cheer teams and a some events.” Grant said the most important tool inher arsenal is the telephone. “We like email, but our first real connection with a client is on the phone,” she said. She said the best photography investments she has ever made include PPNC membership, East School School
tuitions and attending conferences and conventions. “The education, support from other professionals and deals from the vendors make it all so worth the investment,” she said. Grant is a PPA Certified Professional
Photographer and a Fellowship Member of PPNC. her images have appeared in the PPA’s Loan Collection and Gallery books. She also holds a First Place honor for in children’s portraiture. She has served on the PPNC Board for the past two years and for the upcoming
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PPNC Photographer Adrian Henson is responsible for this issue’s cover – “Lost.” “It was taken outside of Vegas in Nelson Ghost Town,” he said. “The model – Worthy – was arranged by Pete Write. This shot was made near a staged plane crash that was left from a movie set. The wardrobe was Worthy’s idea.”
The next issue of Focus on Carolina is the Awards and Membership Issue. It will feature the list of print salon winners and honorees as well as an updated awards list. It will also feature a wealth of images taken by the camera crew at this year’s PPNC Convention and Trade Show. It will also feature an in-depth story on the upcoming East Coast School and a sneak peek at the Western Guild. All guild chairmen and the East Coast School director are asked to send Focus on Carolina their materials for publication – not the final pdfs, but the raw materials such as written copy and jpegs. The deadline for materials for this issue is June 10 with a publication date of June 25. Deadline for the East Coast School issue is July 10 with a July 25 publication date. Deadline for the Western Guild Issue is September 20 with an October 1 publication. Deadline for the Central Guild 2013 Issue is December 10 with a December 20 publication. Deadline for the 2013 Convention Issue is January 25 with a February 8 publication date.
SEPPA results There were 935 entries at SEPPA this year inclusing 244 physical prints and 691 digital submissions. Overall, 24.17 percent scored 80 or above. Distinguished Awards went to Annell Metzger for “Spirited Beauty” in the category of Pets and Animals; to Randy McNeilly for “Family Ties” in the category of Groups and to Brian Allen for “Decades of Wisdom and Toil” in the category of Men. First Place Illustrative went to Adrian
Brian Allen
Waiting for the Three Bears 84; A Million Miles of Long, Hard Road, 81; Finding a Pearl in the Sea of Affliction, 83; and Decades of Wisdom from Toil and Strife, 93.
Emily Angle
Henson for “Reaching.” This print also won Best of Show Illustrative. First Place Groups went to Janet Boschker for “Three Kids and a Dog.” The SEPPA States Photographer of the Year went to Adrian Henson. Five PPNC members were among the top 20 scores: Adrian Henson, Reaching, 95; Brian Allen, Decades of Wisdom from Toil and Strife, 93; Annell Metsker, Spirited Beauty, 92; Janet Boschker, Three Kids and a Dog, 91 and Heather Bjoershol, Tempest, 91. 80 and Tobacco Road Bale Out, 80.
Bill Goode
Summer’s End, 81.
Rebekah Gray
Heather Bjorshol
Angela Blankenship
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Num Num Num, 80 and Girly Giggles,
Janet Boshcker
Little Miss, 82 and Three Dogs and a Kid, 91.
Elizabeth Burgess
Bolder Creek Basin, 80.
Almost Home, 88 and Lost in Thought,
The Bicycle, 80; Spirited Beauty, 92; The Chef, 84 and French Quarter Musicians, 81
Sam Gray
86.
Patricia Hansen My Sunshine, 81 and Lady Perfection,
80.
Adrian Henson
Early Birds, 89; Tiny Gem, 81; White Knuckle Ride, 81; Reaching, 95; Moonlight Maiden; 85; Looking Deep, 80 and Creeping, 84.
Mollie Isaacs
Lisa Carter
Rose Mary Cheek
Ethereal Immersion, 81 and Teddy & Me, 81.
One Hundred and One Freckles, 81 and Scent in Blue, 82.
Richard Cox
Daddy’s Girl, 81; Classical Swimmer,
Randy McNeilly
Family Ties, 84 and Bashful Baby Boy, 85
Feathered Elegance, 85 and Autumn Mist, 80
Anticipated Arrival, 81; Watchful Guardian, 82 and Solitude, 89
Ellen LeRoy
Dog Daze, 81 and He Is Her Shelter, 80
First Lady of Fashion, 81 and Unpligged, 82.
Heading Home, 81.
A Freehand Watercolor of Jasmine, 89 and Tempest, 91.
Adrian Henson had the third highest print case average. Brian Allen had the eighth highest while Annell Metsker had the 11th highest and Heather Bjoershol the 14th. Congratulations to all of the SEPPA winners. Listed below are the prints and their makers who scored 80 or better. SEPPA members who are also PPA members can submit their 80 or better prints with PPA Seals for automatic merits and for further consideration for the PPA Loan Collection.
Connie Jarzyna
Debbie Johnson
Riverfront, 80
Gordon Kreplin
Dancing in the Desert, 81
Annell Metsker
Beth Niser
Michael, 81
Peggy Rogerson
Ready to Sail, 81
Fuller Royal
Hawaiian High School Hoops Hero, 81 and Footbal Star, 80.
Mona Sadler
Bandit, 81; Luigi and Friends, 80; The Fujimagari Rescues, 83; A Wonderful Friend, 81; Ode to the Rescued Hound, 82 and Sit ... Wait ..., 81
Shannon Turner
Surgeon Rifles, 85 and Ultimate Accuracy, 81
James Woltjen
Parasol Princess, 81
What does your camera room look like? Really, what does your camera room look like. Send us a jpeg of your camera room and describe how you use it. Is it exactly how you want it or do you long for something else? Tell us what your “dream camera room would be like.” Proud of this
Do you have an image made for a client that you are particu-
lar proud of. Send it to us and tell us about it. Tell us how and why you made it. Giving back
How do you use your photography business to give back to your community. Write a story and include some images. Send your images and writeups to fullerroyal@mac.com.
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2012 Loan C Melanie & Derek Karen Goforth
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Parasol Princess Jim Woltjen
The 2 PPNC Collection What Are YOU Looking At?
Janice Clewis
Silk Cascade Ellen LeRoy
Summer Bride Beth Niser
Trees
Sue Rakes
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The Grieving One Paul Wingler
Bridge Over Water Gregory Georges
Guardian Adrian Henson
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Reaching
Adrian Henson
The Koi Legend Adrian Henson
Detail
Adrian Henson
Lost
Adrian Henson
Spirited Beauty Annelle Metsker
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Window Shopping Manhatten Liyun Yu
Time Bent Path Connie Jarzyna
Bow Wow Shane Greene
The Chef
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Annelle Metsker
Quiana
Thomas McCabe
Snap
Tim Hester
What’s in My Head Ken Tart
He is Her Shelter 24
Ellen LeRoy
Nathan’s Cool Fuller Royal
Girly Giggles Angela Blankenship
Solitude Lisa Carter
Upcoming events PPNC Eastern Guild Spring Seminar Sunday-Monday, May 6-7 Raleigh Marriott/Crabtree Valley
East Coast School
July 29-August 2 Downtown Sheraton in Raleigh
PPNC Western Guild Fall Seminar Sunday-Monday, October 21-22 Gastonia Convention Center
PPNC Central Guild Winter Seminar Sunday-Monday, January 13-14, 2013 PPNC Convention and Trade Show March 1-7, 2013 Sheraton Imperial Hotel, Durham
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