TCPPA MEMBER GUIDE 2022 by mondagoettephotography

TCPPA

MEMBER 2022 Welcome Guide

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TABLE OF

CONTENTS WELCOME TO TCPPA

2022 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

GETTING STARTED WITH TCPPA

2022 MONTHLY EVENTS CALENDAR

WORKSHOPS & BOOK CLUB CALENDAR

EVENTS & WORKSHOP INFO

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

INTRODUCTION TO PPA

PPA CERTIFICATIONS

ABOUT TCPPA

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MEET THE 2022 BOARD OF DIRECTORS  We are so excited you are here! Should you have any questions or concerns about membership, please reach out individually via email to any of us, or to the board as a whole at board@tcppa.org.

WELCOME TO TCPPA We unite, elevate and educate professional photographers. Join for the education, stay for the fun! Welcome to the Twin Cities Professional Photographers Association (TCPPA)! We like to think of our members as family. It won't take long for your to see why our members love this group as much as they do! Becoming a member is the best business decision you've made this year. TCPPA is a non-profit organization run by volunteers and relies heavily on its members to keep the organization active and relevant in an ever-changing photography industry. TCPPA prides 4

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itself on offering world-class educational opportunities through live, hands-on seminars that will grow the way you think, photograph and do business. Not to mention the in-person networking with other members that helps you build a strong support system that will help you and your business thrive. We hope you make the most of your membership and join us at each of the events we've planned for the year.

AARON VOVK

MONDA TAPP

aaron@tcppa.org

monda@tcppa.org

AMY COPPERSMITH

HEIDI DUKE-WUERTZ

amy@tcppa.org

heidi@tcppa.org

President

Secretary

Vice President

Treasurer

SARAH CHACOS

SHAMARA HORNICK

CATY LARSON

sarah@tcppa.org

shamara@tcppa.org

caty@tcppa.org

MORGAN MOSIMAN

MINDI SMITH

Member At Large

morgan@tcppa.org

mindi@tcppa.org

heather@tcppa.org

Member At Large

HEATHER VANDERPOOL

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MEMBER ACCOUNT GETTING STARTED AT TCPPA.ORG As our TCPPA family continues to grow, it's important that all members pre-register for any event(s) you wish to attend during the year. This gives the Board of Directors an accurate head count for room reservations, and makes check-in (the day of) a breeze!

"FOR MEMBERS ONLY" AT TCPPA.ORG

EVENT REGISTRATION

Once logged in to your account, TCPPA

registered for in your member ac-

members can access the following: Event Registration Current By Laws & Policies

Review the event(s) you have precount.

TCPPA BY-LAWS A complete copy of the current TCPPA

Important Member Notices

By-Laws can be found in the members

Code of Ethics

only section of our website.

Special Vendor Sponsor Offers Board Meeting Minutes

MEMBER CODE OF ETHICS Upon paying your member dues, you have agreed to adhere to the Member

MANAGE YOUR TCPPA ACCOUNT ONLINE Write your TCPPA login info below for easy access to your account. Login:________________________________ Password:____________________________ Make sure your email and mailing address are current in your account settings, as this is how we will communicate with you.

Code of Ethics as stated in ARTICLE III of our TCPPA By-Laws.

IMPORTANT MEMBER NOTICES Important member notices (when applicable) can be found in your member account login.

BOARD MEETING MINUTES Approved board meeting minutes are published in your member account login.

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MEMBERS ONLY FACEBOOK GROUP q Scan the code to join our TCPPA "Members Only" Facebook group!

PLEASE READ ALL EMAILS FROM TCPPA q Things can change on the fly and email is one of our main ways to communicate timely information with our members. Please always open and read through ALL emails you receive from TCPPA!

SPECIAL VENDOR PARTNER OFFERS Any specific vendor partner offers (when applicable) will be found in your member account login.

EVENT, PRE-REGISTRATION, CANCELLATIONS, GUEST REFUNDS, AND WORKSHOP POLICY We have established policies as they pertain to TCPPA Events, Pre-registration, Cancellation, Guest Refund and Workshops. (see pages 10-11)

IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS

STAY IN THE LOOP ON SOCIAL MEDIA We have a Facebook (FB) group established for TCPPA Members Only! If you are on social media more than you check your email, you will want to be sure you are in our "Members Only" FB group. We may post any last-minute event details, or other pertinent information as it pertains to members. We recommend that you post any potential help requests, businessrelated questions, or anything you

The best way to reach the Board of

want specifically communicated to

Directors is via email. You can reach

TCPPA members in this members

an individual board member (see page

only group.

5 for individual contact info) or you can email board@tcppa.org. Please

We also have a second general FB

allow 24-48 hours for us to properly

group where any photographer can

respond to your request.

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2022 TCPPA CALENDAR Every year TCPPA packs the yearly line-up with amazing industry leaders who provide stellar education for us to take our photography business to the next level. *All monthly events will be held IN PERSON unless stated otherwise. Some speakers may offer additional workshops for an additional fee. Other events may be added throughout the year.

DATE

SPEAKER

TOPIC

TIME

SPONSOR

January 10, 2022

Peter Hurley

Headshots

3:30-8:00 PM

February 7, 2022

Michael Taylor

Lighting

3:30-8:00 PM

February 7, 2022

SPECIAL MEMBER MEETING

(Following presentation)

March 14, 2022

Tara Rochelle

Everything Seniors

3:30-8:00 PM

April 4, 2022

Dan Frievalt

Full Circle Seniors

3:30-8:00 PM

May 9, 2022

Garon Cooper

Creating Senior Films

3:30-8:00 PM

June 13, 2022

Robin Janson

ABC's of Volume Photography

3:30-8:00 PM

July 11, 2022

Phaneendra Gudapati

Enhancing Portraits

3:30-8:00 PM

August 8, 2022

Thomas Nguyen

Killer Angles and Posing

3:30-8:00 PM

September 12, 2022

Phillip & Eileen Blume

Sales & Marketing

3:30-8:00 PM

October 10, 2022

Adam Hunter

Lightpainting & Advanced Retouch

3:30-8:00 PM

November 14, 2022

Rhea Whitney

From Part-Time to Full-time: What You Need to Know Before Taking the Big Jump

3:30-8:00 PM

November 14, 2022

ANNUAL MEMBER MEETING

(Following presentation)

December 2022

TCPPA

TBD

End of Year Party

2022 Monthly training events will be held IN PERSON at Holiday Inn Hotels & Suites St Paul NE - 8511 Hudson Blvd, Lake Elmo, MN 55042

Refer to our website at tcppa.org/events for the most up-to-date info for the most current event listings, as we may add events throughout the year. Speaker line-up subject to change.

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2022 WORKSHOPS* Occasionally, our guest speakers may offer a “+1” workshop event for an additional fee before or after the monthly event. All workshops will require an additional one-time registration fee from all attendees unless noted otherwise. These workshops are usually limited to number of attendees, and registration is first-come, firstserved. Locations may vary.

TCPPA BOOK CLUB TCPPA Book Club is a monthly community accountability group of TCPPA members that meets via Zoom once a month to discuss the

*Workshops are not included with your yearly TCPPA membership dues. Register for available workshops by going to tcppa.org/events

monthly book selection and help

SUNDAY, MARCH 13 Workflow and Retouching Tara Rochelle 2-5 PM Location TBD $149 TCPPA/PPA Member $189 Non-Member

some fun.

TUESDAY, MAY 10 Creating Films: Getting Hands On Garon Cooper Time/Location TBD $199 TCPPA/PPA Member $249 Non-Member

you must pre-register on our events

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 Maximizing Mini Sessions: $10K In One Easy Weekend Phillip & Eileen Blume Time/Location TBD $149 TCPPA/PPA Member $189 Non-Member SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9 PPA Competition Photoshop & Fix my Pick Adam Hunter Time/Location TBD $149 TCPPA/PPA Member $189 Non-Member SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13 Marketing & Content Creation Intensive Rhea Whitney Time/Location TBD $199 TCPPA/PPA Member $239 Non-Member

each other with implementation of ideas in our businesses, plus have

The TCPPA members-only Book Club is free for all TCPPA members, and website page in order to receive the meeting link. Monthly book selections, dates and start times may be subject to change at any time. Book Club dates: January 31 March 7 May 2 June 6 June 27 August 1 September 5 October 3 November 7 December 5

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TCPPA

EVENTS & EVENTS EVENT REGISTRATION REQUIRED

All current TCPPA members must preregister for each regularly scheduled monthly event you wish to attend. Monthly events are included in your yearly membership dues. You may cancel your monthly event registration at any time. No refunds will be issued for scheduled monthly meetings members do not attend or cancel.

HOW TO PRE-REGISTER FOR MONTHLY EVENTS Visit tcppa.org/events. Select the event you'd like to register to attend. Within the event description, you'll find a button labeled "Register" - click and follow the prompts until you reach the confirmation page. You'll know that you've secured your seat when you receive a confirmation email.

IN-PERSON VS VIRTUAL: THINGS MAY CHANGE TCPPA may, at its sole discretion, choose to change the format of an in-person event to a virtual event due to unforeseen circumstances. In this case, TCPPA will notify you at the email address and/or telephone number provided at registration.

IN-PERSON EVENT CANCELLATION

TCPPA may, at its sole discretion, choose to cancel an IN-PERSON event due to unforeseen circumstances. In this case, we will notify you at the email address and/or telephone number provided at registration. TCPPA reserves the right to substitute alternative presenters due unforeseen circumstances.

VIRTUAL EVENT CANCELLATION (IF APPLICABLE)

IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND A MONTHLY EVENT YOU REGISTERED FOR

TCPPA may, at its sole discretion, choose to cancel a virtual event due to unforeseen circumstances. In this case, we will notify you via the email address provided at registration.

Members do not receive any refunds for regularly scheduled monthly events (included in your TCPPA yearly membership dues) that you are unable to attend.

TCPPA reserves the right to substitute alternative presenters due to unforeseen circumstances. TCPPA is not required to issue refunds due to technology issues caused by a participant device/software, or due to connectivity issues on the part of the participant.

You may cancel your event registration by logging into your member account.

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WORKSHOP INFO WORKSHOPS HOW TO REGISTER FOR WORKSHOPS

Register for the workshop like you would a regular event, and follow the prompts to enter payment information. (Reminder: workshops are NOT included with TCPPA annual membership dues!) You'll know that you've secured your seat when you receive a confirmation email.

IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND A WORKSHOP YOU REGISTERED FOR If a workshop registration fee was paid, cancellations made by you more than 48 hours from the scheduled event start time will receive a full refund, less the processing fee. Last minute cancellations (less than 48 hours from the scheduled event start time) or no-shows are ineligible for refunds. Registrations are nontransferable.

WORKSHOP CANCELLATION

TCPPA may, at its sole discretion, choose to cancel a workshop due to low attendance or other unforeseen circumstances. In this case, we will notify you at the email address provided at registration. Refunds will be issued in full to those registered.

EVENT RECORDING PROHIBITED As an association, we are unable to record monthly events and workshops for member playback. Due to contractual restrictions with our guest speakers, attendees may not record and/or broadcast (Facetime, Zoom, Facebook Live, etc.) any TCPPA monthly scheduled event presentation (in-person or virtual) or workshop at any time. Please be respectful to the guest presenter and abide by this policy. In the event TCPPA is granted permission by the guest speaker to record a specific presentation, a notification will be given to all attendees.

MASKS/SOCIAL DISTANCING All attendees of TCPPA events shall adhere to the current mask mandate or social distancing restrictions as indicated by city code and or state. Masks are encouraged, but not required unless stated. 2022 TCPPA MEMBER GUIDE

GETTING INVOLVED VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES TCPPA is a great organization to be

How can I volunteer? Do you find

part of to build your photography

you are better behind-the-scenes, or

business. TCPPA wouldn't be here

are you someone who can be front

if it weren't for the time, talent and

and center, such as an Emcee or

skill-set from our dedicated mem-

event greeter? Are you a tech guru,

ber volunteers year after year! We

or willing to help our guest speak-

depend solely on our member volun-

ers with photo equipment the day

teers in order to operate. Yes, TCPPA

of their class? Are you an excellent

does have a member-elected Board of

party planner? Are you super organ-

Directors each year, but keep in mind,

ized? Do you possess design skills?

the Board Members and Officers

No matter what your super power

are also volunteer members just like

is, there are opportunities to serve

you. In an effort to continue to make

with TCPPA. We have different ways

TCPPA the best it can be, we need the

for our TCPPA members to volunteer

help and service from our member

in all capacities. We want for this to

base. This is the time for you to step

be an opportunity for you to grow

up and be part of something great by

personally & professionally and of

giving your time and helping to serve

course have fun at the same time!

the TCPPA community.

The TCPPA committees/teams meet virtually throughout the year. Which TCPPA committee will you serve on?

WHY VOLUNTEER? q Volunteering with TCPPA is an excellent way to connect with other creatives in our community. Volunteering is a great way to build confidence - as it feels good to give back and serve when you can to your fellow creatives. You get to unite and connect with other TCPPA members and form new friendships, build interpersonal skills, while strengthening your own skillsets - maybe even learn a thing or two.

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COMMITTEES/TEAMS Education: This team is responsible for presenting future speaker suggestions to the board for approval. They are also responsible for negotiating contracts, getting speaker headshot, class info and marketing images. Submit merits for speakers/members as needed. Hosts our speakers when they visit via chauffeur, dinner, etc. Marketing: The Marketing Team is responsible for collecting content from committees, and pertinent information to communicate to members and distribution lists, and social media groups. Create simple ads for social media. Maintaining Facebook groups, Instagram, e-mail blast and publications to members for all important notifications. Membership & Hospitality: This is the team responsible for the growth and continued camaraderie of TCPPA membership. Reach out to potential photographers & photography students to speak to the benefits of TCPPA. Act as a host to new members and visiting guests. Must be personable and able to start conversations as well as make introductory calls/send e-mails. Coordinate promoting membership & hospitality information with Marketing Team. Help with front desk registrations/greeters on event days. Vendor Relations: The Vendor Committee is responsible for networking with vendors for membership and advertisement. Discuss the benefits of being a TCPPA Vendor such as exposure to 100+ photographers, advertising, presence at monthly meetings, social media banner advertisements, as well as social interaction with our group. Coordinate promoting vendor information with the Marketing Team.

HOW WILL YOU SERVE OUR TCPPA COMMUNITY IN 2022? q Help us make 2022 a wonderful year for our community by serving on a TCPPA Committee! Send a message to board@tcppa.org to get started!

Social Events: This committee is designed to create, organize and execute the events and social outings that TCPPA hosts. Past events included: The Prop & Swap Event, The Summer Shoot Out, Photo Walks and Holiday Party. Must be extremely organized, flexible and have attention to detail, thrifty with a small budget and able to work well with others. Engage members to attend social events. Coordinate promoting social events with the Marketing Team. Print Competition: This committee is responsible for the execution of the annual Print Competition. As a member you will prep images for print comp, work in front of and behind the scenes during print comp, assist with obtaining judges for print comp. This team is also responsible for setting up image submission through Printcomp. com. You will also coordinate promoting our print competition information with the Marketing Committee. Responsible for ordering all print comp awards, and any award presentation within the organization.

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AN INTRODUCTION TO

PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHERS OF AMERICA

TCPPA is affiliated with Professional Photographers of America (PPA). We strongly encourage all TCPPA members to become a member of PPA. Here's why! As the world's largest nonprofit trade association for professional photographers, PPA is passionate about helping photographers all around the world like you! PPA is 30,000+ members strong with presence in more than fifty countries. PPA’s mission is to create a vibrant community of successful professional photographers by

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providing education, resources and industry standards of excellence. PPA is the go-to resource for elevating your craft and maintaining a profitable business. It's your link to online education, live classes, business assistance, and equipment insurance. It's your peer-topeer support group, your advocate for copyright protection, and your source for industry news and information. Visit ppa.com/benefits to review the benefits of a PPA membership. (Information from PPA.COM)

PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY & DRONE CERTIFICATIONS Get certified with PPA by becoming a Certified Professional Photographer and/or Certified Drone Photographer. Boost your confidence and stand out from the crowd.

Becoming a certified photographer

both of which are recognized as

pushes your photography

a declaration of your proficiency,

skills, knowledge, and business

technical expertise, and

to the next level. PPA offers

photographic competency. Get

two certifications – Certified

started today by going to https://

Professional Photographer, and

www.ppa.com/credentials-mem/

Certified Drone Photographer -

cpp-mem.

PURSUE A DEGREE WITH PPA Degrees are a vital way for photographers to keep up with the latest the photographic industry has to offer. Official degrees like PPA's also give you an edge in business. Visit www.ppa.com/credentials-mem/degrees

PHOTOGRAPHIC CRAFTSMAN

MASTER OF PHOTOGRAPHY

The Photographic Craftsman (Cr.Photog.) degree

The Master of Photography (M.Photog.) degree

is awarded to photographers for their service as

is awarded to photographers for their superior

a speaker, author or mentor.

photographic skills demonstrated through the Photographic Open category of PPA’s International Photographic Competition, advanced education, and service to the industry.

MASTER ARTIST

MASTER OF WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY

The Master Artist (M.Artist) degree is awarded to

The Master of Wedding Photography (M.Wed.

photographers for their superior photographic

Photog.) degree is awarded to photographers

skills demonstrated through the Artist Exhibition

for superior photographic skills demonstrated

category of PPA’s International Photograph-

through excellence in the Wedding competition

ic Competition (with images evaluated for

of PPA’s International Photographic Competition,

computer-applied techniques and proficiency),

advanced education, and service to the industry.

advanced education and service to the industry.

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ABOUT TCPPA In 1984, the Twin Cities Professional Photographers Association (TCPPA) was born. TCPPA's main purpose is to educate members in the craft of professional photography by obtaining both national and local speakers on various topics to improve the skills in lighting techniques, equipment operation, posing, composition and graphic design. Our efforts as an association is to give our members the tools to create timeless images for their clients. The TCPPA network also encourages community over competition within its membership where we share ideas and business techniques to support each other. Twin Cities Professional Photography Association (TCPPA) is a 501(c)6 non-profit organization. Copyright 2022 TCPPA all rights reserved.

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