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Northern California Professional Photographers Officers

Committee Chairs and Coordinators

President Kevallyn Paskos 925-766-3121 president@ncpponline.org

Membership Bill Baker 510-701-7685 3rdvp@ncpponline.org

1st Vice President Programs / Education Nicole diGiorgio 925-207-6347 1stvp@ncpponline.org

Blog / Website Wayne Miller 925-330-8737 blogomeister@ncpponline.org

2nd Vice President Malcolm Slight 925-330-8737 mnslight@sbcglobal.net 3rd Vice President Membership Bill Baker 510-701-7685 3rdvp@ncpponline.org Treasurer Mark Gebhardt 925-408-8175 treasurer@ncpponline.org Secretary Ann Gordon 510-222-4115 secretary@ncpponline.org Chairman of the Board Kevallyn Paskos 925-766-3121

Newsletter – Focal Point Editor Tom O’Connor 925-586-2745 newsletter@ncpponline.org FP Copy Editor Wayne Miller 925-330-8737 newsletter@ncpponline.org Social Media / Facebook Tod Gomes 925-787-1063 Tod@creativelookphoto.com Image Competition Lily Dong 415-706-0266 lilydong888@gmail.com

Newsletter Info.

Send Newsletter information to: Tom O'Connor. newsletter@ncpponline.org Deadline for submission of articles and ad copy is the 25th of each month. Information received after the deadline cannot be guaranteed publication Advertising Costs: 11 Issues per year Contact FP Editor NCPP Members: · ·

Additional / Larger Ads: · · · ·

Note: Members can use the Yahoo Group email to advertise at no cost. · ·

You supply camera ready art work and text.

Full Page per year - Free

Non Members Non Sustaining Members: · ·

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1/4 Page for 3 months - $25 1/2 Page for 3 months - $50 Full Page for 3 months - $75 Change to ad $25

Sustaining Members:

Hospitality Kevallyn Paskos hospitality@ncpponline.org Photographer Brad Norling

You supply camera ready art work and text.

1/4 page for 3 months per year - Free

You supply camera ready art work and text.

Full Page per year - $500

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May Table of Contents

Presidents Message – Kevallyn Paskos

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May Meeting – Caroline Winata – “Branding + Authenticity”

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Preparing an image for "Projected Image Comp"

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Image Comp Info and Calendar

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Image Comp Winners – April 2013

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All Images Entered – April 2013

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April Meeting Images

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Membership Information

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Why Join NCPP?

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NCPP Blog

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NCPP Founders, Presidents, Awards & Degrees

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Coming next month – Jennifer Chaney – “Blogging”

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Member News – Tod Gomes

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PPC Roadshow – “Light Styling” Workshop – Tim Meyer

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Super Monday Workshops

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Pro Photo Expo and Conference

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Why Be Certified? – Wayne Miller

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Certification Information

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PPCC Certification and PPA Merit & Degree Programs

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Focal Point & Image of the Month History

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Membership Classifications and Fees for 2013

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Sustaining Members

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Our Neighboring Affiliates

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Calendar - Important Dates

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Sunset Chart

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NCPP MEETING THIS MONTH THURSDAY, May 9, 2013 Meeting is at: Crown Plaza, 45 John Glen Drive, Concord Click here for map 3

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May Presidents Message – Kevallyn Paskos

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Dear NCPP, Hello! As we embark upon summer, schedules seem to get busier and does anyone actually get to just slow down or actually enjoy a bit of R & R? Even with longer days, they just don’t seem to be long enough to fit all the fun activities and at the same time, relax. My favorite parts of summer are the awesome sunsets, wonderful landscapes and social happenings. Hope your summer plans are filled with laughter, fun and adventure…with your camera of course!

April Guest Speaker – Kelly McCathran Founder of Onlineinstruct.com and Training Evangelist for Roundpeg Inc. Kelly McCathran wowed us with her teaching Adobe applications. She has traveled North America, and abroad, teaching applications to the largest tech firms, print shops and ad agencies in the world. NCPP was truly honored to have such great instruction and information. Kelly kept the pace steady and we all attempted at keeping up with blazing fast note taking! Amazing how many quick shortcuts Adobe offers that we have at our fingertips. I am sure that all of us learned a ton of useful information to say the least.

Print Competition – NCPP is excited to see this competition grow not only in amount of entries but the variety is really inspiring. April winner’s congratulations go to…1st Place – Bill Baker - "Through the Night" and 2nd Place – Tod Gomes - "Swing for the Fences" and 3rd Place - Barbara Brady-Smith "Golden". Great job to these artists! Make sure to get ready for next month’s print competition and Starbuck’s gift prize to one lucky print comp participant.

PPC Judging Academy – April 30, 2013 presented by Tim Mathiesen, M.Photog.Cr. F-ASP, PPA National Jury Chairman. Tim Mathiesen has put together a workshop for prospective jurors so that we can raise the quality of all competitions around the state. The details of this class are: An all day workshop on the judging process, based on the PPA judging system and a place on the PPC qualified judging list. This workshop is very intense and involves hands on judging and discussion of the many aspects of judging. We are looking forward to planning this event! Please visit our NCPP website for more information.

Tim Meyer – Lighting Styling Workshop – Sunday May 19, 2013 presented by Tim Meyer. NCPP would like to invite you to join us for a day full of lighting techniques and posing. Tim will illustrate how your choice of light shaping tools, metering, ratios, facial analysis and posing all work together to produce consistently high quality images. This class will be about light styling - using light to shape and make statements about style - and will provide the opportunity for you to develop a professional level of portrait lighting skills. Although, taught in a studio environment, this class will be valuable to photographers who work in studio and with natural light.

Warmly, Kevallyn Paskos “A mind that is stretched by a new experience can never go back to its old dimensions.” Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.

NCPP Mission Statement: The Northern California Professional Photographers is an organization dedicated to advancing the business of professional photography. Our purpose is to create an environment amongst professional photographers that will inspire each of us and to help one another grow as business professionals and artists.

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NCPP Proudly Presents May 9th, 2013 – Caroline Winata

Branding + Authenticity Caroline will be sharing her creative process and how photographers can tap in to their true authentic self for creative inspiration and picking a branding to match your style and personality.

Artist Caroline Winata flows through life like her lusciously modern clientele.

Wishing to life a mix-and-match of bold, fresh and dreamy-romantic concepts, she captures dreams for clients living their happily ever after’s.

The doors to her northern California studio open to her world where, along with namesake and best puppy friend Milou, you might find Caroline obsessing over design, gorgeous, randomly-discovered light, finding happiness in obscure moments, and traveling the world fashionably and fabulously.

“Olin” (as her friends call her) also loves chunky cocktail rings, dog-friendly beaches, and vibing with friends, especially over sumptuous sashimi. And cupcakes. Never forget the cupcakes.

Caroline appears in dozens of special, happy places, like Martha Stewart, Bride’s Magazine, The Knot, Style me Pretty, Green Wedding Shoes, and PhotoPro Magazine. She was also named one of Rangefinder Magazine’s Top 30 Rising Stars in 2012.

Milou + Olin = was, is, and always will be. In love with photography, and art, and design, and shoes, and life since she was very small, she is at her happiest with her inspiration Milou. For her romanceaddicted clients seeking an edge, she always will be. Love always is.

When not obsessed with her photography and all things beautiful, Caroline is also working on her woman-centric non-profit, HelloXOXO.

Honored to be one of Rangefinder Magazine's Top 30 Rising Stars of Wedding Photography.

Founding member of BestWeddingPhotographers, ModernPhotographers, member of AGWPJA and Photographik. Featured on Design*Sponge, ApartmentTherapy, PhotoPro Magazine, Bride's Magazine, TheKnot, Utterly Engaged, Real Weddings magazine, Today's Bride, Style Me Pretty, ProjectWedding, Snippet and Ink, Southern Weddings, Offbeat Bride, WeddingChicks, Green Wedding Shoes, Style Unveiled, RockNRoll Bride, OnceWed, ElizabethAnne, IntimateWeddings, OurWedding, Sacramento Weddings, EarthFriendlyWeddings, The Inspired Bride, The Bride's Cafe, Somewhere Splendid, LoveOlio, WeddingChicks, AisleCandy, HiFi Weddings, GreyLikesWeddings and a host of other fine publications.

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Preparing your image for "Projected" Image Comp This article will remain permanently in the Focal Point.

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1. Create a file that will become the background for your image that is 4,000px Wide x 2,200px High @ 200 pixels per inch. (20" x 11") This size fits our monitor and will be displayed at its optimal.

2. The color space can be sRGB or RGB1998.

3. The file type is a jpg with a Quality setting of 10. Total file size not to exceed 3.5mb.

4. You can apply a color or pattern to this layer just as you would do for a printed image that you would have entered previously in print comp.

5. Next prepare the image that you are going to insert over the background. The color space, ppi etc needs to be the same as your background layer.

6. Size the image as you wish in either a vertical or horizontal format. The image size must be at least 80 square inches. An example is 8" x 10". The image may be placed anywhere you want to put it on the background layer. The positioning of the image on the background layer will be part of your "Presentation" score just like with Printed print comp.

7. Add a stroke or any other edge treatment to the edge of the image you want, or not.

8. All images will be shown only with the background in the "Horizontal Format". This is the same way that PPA is handling it. The monitor will not be rotated for vertical images. They will be shown just like the example images on the previous page.

9. There is to be no photographer name or studio name on the image.

10. Name your file with the following convention: · Member's First Name_Last Name_Image_Title_.jpg (Use _ for spaces). · Example file name: Bill_Jones_Mount_Diablo_Sunset.jpg 11. More information for download or viewing at.

NOTE: PPA Projected Submission Specifications match what is required for NCPP, except: · PPA requires your PPA# in place of your name in the file name: Example: 12345_Mount_Diablo_Sunset.jpg · Link to the PPA site for a video on “How To”: http://www.ppa.com/competitions/tutorials.php ENTRY RULES AND DEADLINES: · Fee: Cost per each image is $5.00 by Tuesday, (at midnight), prior to the Thursday meeting.

Fee is to be paid via the NCPP PayPal link. · Images: E-mail images as an attachment, not imbedded, to lilydong888@gmail.com Limit of 30 Projected images allowed per meeting. This is at the discretion of the Print Comp Chair on a month by month basis. The Print Comp Chair may also limit the number of entries to 1 image per photographer if there are more than 30 images entered. · Late entries: Email entries and fees submitted after Tuesday Midnight or (Walk-ins accepted on zip drive) at the door, $10 fee per each image, with a deadline of 6:50pm the night of the meeting. · Incorrect entries: The photographer will be notified via email if their entry is not to specification. If the image is not returned correctly it cannot be entered.

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May Image Comp Info and Calendar

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For PPA Style Projected Image Competition see rules in this Focal Point issue.

New email address to send your images for Image Comp!

Email: lilydong888@gmail.com

People’s Choice Print Competition see rules just below.

2. People's Choice Image Competition a. Entry Rules 1) At the discretion of the Image Comp Chair, a theme may be assigned to a People's Choice competition once each year. The theme may or may not pertain to the subject of the speaker's program. The theme will be announced at the meeting, published in the Focal Point and also sent by e-mail to NCPP members.

2) Entries for People’s Choice may be framed, or in albums, mounted to alternative substrates, etc., in addition to PPA style mounted prints.

3) Each NCPP member may submit up to two entries.

4) Entries must be signed in with the image comp chair at least ten minutes before the start of the meeting.

5) Entries will be assigned a number by the image comp chair. Titles are not required.

6) Depending on the style of the entry, the photographer's name or studio logo may be an integral part of the entry and therefore may remain visible during judging.

7) You may also enter Projected Images using a Laptop or iPad IMAGE COMP 2013 CALENDAR January:

PPA Style and Year End People’s Choice

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PPA Style

March:

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April:

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People’s Choice

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September: PPA Style October:

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“Through the Night� by Bill Baker Walking out the front door of a relative's home on the east coast, I looked up at the wintery branches of a tree and immediately saw the type of patterns that attract me. Giving it the layering with branches in and out of focus added to the sense of depth in a way I liked better and of course then the moon becomes a focal point. Some color field was added also. Something about twilight type images interests me a lot.

There is a sense of mystery in the twilight.

Bill

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2nd place: “Swingin’ for the Fences”

I photographed this image at a PHBA baseball game that I was hired for (not on spec). This photo will be printed in the PPA Magazine in the May Issue in color.

Specs ISO 1250 1600 @2.8 400MM lens Canon 1D Mark iv Tod

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3rd place: “Golden�

I had in mind a certain image I wanted to capture. I wanted to photograph my golden retrievers during the golden hour, with the Golden Gate Bridge in the background and with lovely golden light in the sky - hence the name "Golden."

The dogs were on leash and tied to a rock; those leashes were removed in post. An assistant was to my left keeping my off camera flash in a Doug Box Modifier from blowing away and also got the dogs to look her way. This was taken with my Nikon D800, 24-70 lens at 1/200, f5.6, ISO 200 with off camera flash to properly expose the dogs.

Barbara

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May Image Comp May 2013 – All Images Entered

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May Membership Information

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Contact Bill Baker with / for any Membership information.

Email: 3rdvp@ncpponline.org Phone: 510-701-7685 If you have comments or information regarding prospective members, please send them to: Email: 3rdvp@ncpponline.org Phone: 510-701-7685

Nominees forBill NCPP 2013 NCPP are as follows‌ Baker, Membership

WELCOME NEW NCPP MEMBERS Allysa Gunter Professional-Active Ultra-spective Photography Livermore

www.ultra-spective.com Sponsor: Anna Vickory Cindy Lane Professional-Active Cindy Lane Photo El Sobrante http://cindy-lane-photo.com/ Sponsor: Ann Gordon

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May Why Join NCPP?

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General Membership • Attend monthly meetings for free.

• Attend monthly guest speaker presentation for free.

• Participate in Image Competition for members only monthly.

– Images are judged by a panel of NCPP judges and usually our guest speaker.

– PPA type scoring range 70 to 100 and comments about the image from the judges.

– This is an excellent way to help you grow your craft.

• Receive the Monthly Award Winning Focal Point Newsletter for free.

• Free advertisement for 3 months a year in the award winning Focal Point Newsletter.

• Discounts for attending Night School.

• Discounts for NCPP sponsored Workshops.

• Free online Yahoo group: Help, job requests, job opportunities from our membership.

• Interaction and friendships with many top professional photographers with whom you can share and learn from each other’s knowledge of photography.

• Photographers you can reach out to when you need help.

• Access to earning Certification and Photography Degrees.

• Collaboration with National (PPA) Professional Photographers of America and State (PPC) Professional Photographers of California.

Sponsor: New members are required to have a sponsor to join NCPP. Your NCPP sponsor will help you get the most out of the organization by helping you understand all the benefits of the organization. Your sponsor will also assist you in print competition and introduce you to members that are in the same area of photography.

No worry if you do not have a sponsor NCPP membership will help you find one.

Sustaining Membership: 1. Advertisement in the Newsletter-Focal Point and NCPP Website.

2. Display of products and services at meetings.

3. Recommendations to members to use their service…taking notice of discounts offered.

4. Membership advantages…attending meetings and seeing speakers at no cost.

5. Business solicitation while at meetings.

NCPP Blog Be sure to visit our NCPP Blog. There is a ton of information, How To’s, Tutorials and much more!!

The site has a completely fresh new look and is very user friendly!

Visit: http://ncpponline.org/

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NCPP Founders, Presidents and Member Awards

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NCPP was founded in September 1997 by the following people: Peg Jackson Jim Fidelibus Judy Host Richard Stahlberg Stephanie Piper

Michael Van Auken Cricket Hamilton Steve Brandt Walter Gausch Sylvia Michaels

Past President’s 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005

Michael Van Auken Judy Host Jim Fidelibus Linda Johnson Walter Guasch Kimberly Peterson Jim Fidelibus Michael Gan

2006 2006-2007 2007-2008 2008-2009 2009-2010 2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013

Michael Gan Laura Cottril Leslie Artis-Gan Brent Walton Randy Cazinha Wayne Miller Kevallyn Paskos Kevallyn Paskos

Member of the Year 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005

Peg Jackson Michael Van Auken Jim Fidelibus Jim Fidelibus Kay Simon Shelly Najera Linda Johnson Heather M. Whiting

2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

Michael Gan Laura Cottril Tom O'Connor Brent Walton Wayne Miller Denny Weigand Kevallyn Paskos

2006 2007 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

Leslie Artis-Gan Michael Van Auken - Tie Richard Stahlberg - Tie Richard Stahlberg Wayne Miller Wayne Miller Wayne Miller Denny Weigand

Photographer of the Year 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005

Peg Jackson Jim Fidelibus Richard Stahlberg Michael Gan Richard Stahlberg Shelly Najera Leslie Artis Richard Stahlberg

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PPA Master Craftsman Photographers Lisa Evans Peg Jackson Michael Gan Judy Host Leslie Artis-Gan

PPA Master Photographers Jim Fidelibus Linda Johnson Deidre Ligenfelter Mary Small

PPA Craftsman Photographers Denny Weigand Wayne Miller Ann Gordon

PPCC Certified Professional Photographers Leslie Artis-Gan Laura Cottril Lisa Duncan Michael Gan Jill Hager Judy Host Greta Heintz Tammy Hughes Linda Johnson

Scott Kouns Dana Smith Richard Stahlberg Arleen Thomas Darleen Tom Denny Weigand Wayne Miller Brent Walton Pam Biasotti

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Jennifer Chesterman Jennifer Fink Stacey Flurscheim Nicole Gee Tod Gomes Ann Gordon Malcolm Slight Terry Riggins Mary Small Barbara Brady-Smith

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NCPP Proudly Presents June 13, 2013 – Jennifer Chaney

Blogging Believe it or not, there are more compelling reasons to blog than just SEO (although that's a pretty good one)! I'll walk you through my blogging journey (the good AND bad) to help show you how to make your blog stronger and more profitable (yes, good blogging can help your bottom line). From idea generation to execution, I'll give you tools and tricks to make blogging as pain free as possible.

My blog continues to be a source of inspiration for parents nationwide and has created lasting journalism connections. Additionally, in the coming year, I'll be compiling many of my blog posts for a book. It's true.

Blogging is definitely good for more than just SEO!

Bio: Award winning family photographer, Jennifer Chaney, has had her photography on CBS Good Morning America, People.com, as well as published internationally on several occasions. Most recently her work was featured in the Wall Street Journal along with an interview regarding family photography and the holidays. Her photography tips have been featured in Parade magazine, USA Today, Washington Post, The LA Times, San Jose Mercury News, the Sacramento Bee, and more.

Jennifer's goal with consulting and speaking is to spread knowledge. She deeply believes in sharing and not holding back. Please visit www.consulting.jenniferchaneyphoto.com for more information.

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Super Monday Workshops – See Individual Dates

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2013 Schedule of Events - PPA Super Monday May 2013 Online registration PPA click here. Opens March 6, 2013 $99 until May 1st then $120 thereafter.

Non-PPA Members can register by phone: Attendees can always register via phone through Customer Service: (800-786-6277) or (404-522-8600, ext. 240).

Clayton

HDR (High Dynamic Range) Hands-On Workshop Course #CA07 Register for this class With Wayne Miller, Cr.Photog., CPP

With Wayne Miller, Cr.Photog., CPP Want to know what the HDR (high dynamic range) buzz is all about? And more importantly, how it can add to your portfolio? Look no further because this workshop tells you everything you need to know . . . and more!

In this special, hands-on class, learn to master HDR photography and the post-production image process. You will cover: · · · · · ·

The start to finish, A-Z workflow for great HDR. The meaning of HDR and what it can do for your business.

How to capture HDR with your DSLR cameras, settings, and proper bracketing.

What subjects or scenes work best for HDR and the limits of HDR and your equipment.

HDR with Photomatix Software, and other software.

The secrets that produce the best HDR images and how to WOW your friends or clients.

Whether you are a new or experienced HDR shooter, and advanced amateurs, or a professional, this class is for YOU! Course Date: May 11, 2013 Course Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Items to Bring: DSLR, tripod, cable release, laptop (recommended) Location: Wayne Miller Photography, Clayton, CA 94517 925-330-8737 Instructor Contact: wm@wmphotos.com 925-330-8737 Instructor Website: www.wmphotos.com Flyer: http://www.wmphotos.com/Instruction/HDR%20Workshop%205-11-2013.pdf

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Lightroom for Photographers Course #CA01 Register for this class With Denny Weigand, Cr.Photog., CPP Anyone can capture images – you want yours to pop! Learn how to take full advantage of Adobe® Photoshop® and Adobe Photoshop Lightroom® to make your pictures jump off the page. Denny discusses Lightroom® in detail, including integration with Photoshop to make your life easier. With this knowledge, you'll move from the mediocre to the fabulous!

Course Date: May 13, 2013 Course Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Items to Bring: For the best learning experience, bring a laptop pre-loaded with Lightroom 4 and Photoshop CS6. This is not mandatory. If needed, students may use a Mac laptop provided by instructor.

Location: DigitalWhims Studio, Orinda, CA 94563 925-336-7994 Instructor Contact: digitalwhims@comcast.net 925-336-7994 Instructor Website: www.digitalwhims.com

El Sobrante

Dogs Outside Course #CA09 Register for this class With Ann Gordon, Cr.Photog., CPP With over 46 million homes owning over 78 million dogs in the U.S., American dog owners spend over 50 BILLION dollars annually! Now's your chance to get in on this booming market – and make it your own.

Ann Gordon, Cr.Photog., CPP, shares her expertise and her process, combining a love of dogs with expert photography. This isn't a photo of dogs playing pool, but a true portrait – that picture-perfect image of Man's Best Friend. Whether you want a formal portrait with a journalistic feel or a record of a family experience, it starts with getting the dogs outside. Ann walks you through everything you need to know from developing the story to perfecting the lighting and finally, the sales process.

By the time you're done, you'll know how to find the perfect location, be it the yard, a park the hills or the beach. You'll feel confident in managing the dog(s) and you'll make it a fun experience for everyone from the pet and owner to yourself.

Course Date: May 13, 2013 Course Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Items to Bring: camera, note-taking materials, sack lunch and water, closed-toe shoes Location: Gordon Photography, El Sobrante, CA 94803 510-222-4115 Instructor Contact: ann@gordonpetphotography.com 510-22-4115 Instructor Website: www.gordonpetphotography.com 21

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Dynamic Lighting with Studio Strobes and Speedlight’s Course #CA08 Register for this class With Wayne Miller, Cr.Photog., CPP

Want to capture images that will wow your clients? Then sign up today for this hands-on workshop that teaches you how to create those dynamic photos! With the use of various lighting techniques, you can be THE photographer that's in demand! Whether natural light, speed lights, or studio strobes, you'll explore how to use these for the best effects. You'll also explore what you can do with a soft box, umbrella, hard light or reflector, when to use them and more importantly, why. It's not just about having the right tools; it's about knowing how to use them!

Course Date: May 18, 2013 Course Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Items to Bring: camera, lens, speedlight (flash), tripod, eagerness to learn new techniques Location: Wayne Miller Photography, Clayton, CA 94517 925-330-8737 Instructor Contact: wm@wmphotos.com 925-330-8737 Instructor Website: www.wmphotos.com Flyer: http://www.wmphotos.com/Instruction/Flyer%20PPA%20Super%20Monday%20May%202013.pdf

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Why Be Certified?

Being a successful professional photographer takes more than a camera. A Certified Professional Photographer (CPP) designation will help you: • • •

Show the industry and potential clients that you have the knowledge and the talent to back up your business.

Let clients know you mean business and that your knowledge and skills are cutting edge…before they meet you.

Earn prestige, more clients, and simply put…more money for your business.

If you are interested in raising the bar and become a CPP Certified Professional Photographer: • Let's start a study group. The recommended book London, Stone & Upton. Photography. 2011 (10th edition) has eighteen chapters.

• Read a chapter or two a week and have a Q&A each week.

• We can meet at a specific location or better yet meet once a week for an hour on Goggle + Hangout (its free and you can save time) • Upcoming examination in the Bay Area in June or July. We can have one in SF area if enough are interested.

CONTACT me to sign up or more information: Wayne Miller, Cr. Photog., CPP Certification Liaison Professional Photographic Certification Commission 2010, 2011, 2012and 2013 email:; wm@wmphotos.com or 925-330-8737 WHY WAIT??? Your education and Certification is your key to future success!

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If you are interested in becoming a Certified Professional Photographer, Master of Photography, Master of Electronic Imaging or a Photographic Craftsman, click here. Or, contact Wayne Miller or Denny Weigand PPCC CPP Liaisons.

This link will take you to the PPA website and you will see the page shown below. The image below is just a screen shot of the website, the links are not hot.

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NCPP Membership Classifications and Fees for 2013

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Professional Active: Annual Dues $135. A professional photographer is an individual who on a regular basis, takes and sells photographs or photographic services. Must satisfy federal, state (resale permit), & local license requirements. Professional Active members have full membership privileges (Free meetings, voting, use of NCPP logo for self promotional use, and image competition).

Aspiring*: Annual Dues $135. An individual who does not work in the photographic field, or derive any income from photography but plans to enter the profession. Limited to one year.

Membership privileges: Meetings and entering image competition, but may not vote, hold office or use the NCPP logo. May not actively sell their photography or advertise/promote themselves as a photographer for hire.

Limited to 20% enrolment.

Student*: Annual Dues $50. Members preparing for a career in photography and currently enrolled in a school as a full time student. Applicant must show evidence of enrollment.

Membership privileges: Meetings and entering image competition, but may not vote, hold office or use the NCPP logo.

Limited to 10% enrolment.

Sustaining: Annual Dues $150. Membership issued to the business name of the organization, which is a supplier, vendor, or manufacturer of photographic materials, supplies or photographic services.

One representative of the organization shall have meeting privileges only, additional pay guest fees. *Aspiring & Student Classifications must assist/help six events per year to maintain classification, submit 2 images per month in Aspiring image competition (free), and attend Business 101 A to Z a new photographers guide to business success ($99) in order to move to Professional Active.

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THE ART OF PICTURE FRAMING

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APF is a full-service wholesale custom framing facility. We work closely with Fine Art and Framing Galleries, Interior Designers, Professional Photographers, Art Consultants, Retailers and others in need of custom framing at wholesale prices. APF specializes in creating custom programs or packages to your individual business or market needs. We offer superior quality with flexible pricing to fit your individual needs.

Contact: Mike Moretti 1084 Shary Circle, #B Concord, CA 94518 (Located behind Costco) E-mail: apfwholesale@sbcglobal.net 925-689-5177 web: http://stores.apfwholesale.com/StoreFront.bok

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BAY PHOTO LAB Contact: Debbie Thomas E-mail: debbie@bayphoto.com 510-585-7049 web: http://www.bayphoto.com/ 2161 Delaware Ave. Santa Cruz, CA 95060 800-435-6686 fax: 931-475-5257

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PPC Professional Photographers of California Affiliates

City

Company Name â–˛

Phone

All Valley Professional Photographers - AVPP

La Canada Flintridge

(818) 262-7903

Associated Image Makers - AIM

Fairfield

1-888-442-6606

Central Valley Professional Photographers - CVPP

Fresno

559 266-0305

Channel Islands Professional Photographers Association - CIPPA

Camarillo

(805) 573-7637

Gold Coast Professional Photographers Association - GCPPA

Pismo Beach

805 733-5197

Inland Empire Professional Photographers & Videographers - IEPPV

Riverside

951-737-7310

Northern California Professional Photographers - NCPP

Walnut Creek

925 330-8737

Professional Photographers of California

Escondido

Professional Photographers of Los Angeles County - PPLAC

Culver city

(818) 344-0671

Professional Photographers of North Valley - PPNV

Redding

530-241-2191

Professional Photographers of Orange County - PPOC

Mission Viejo

949.916.2471

Professional Photographers of Sacramento Valley - PPSV

Sacramento

530 363-0138

Professional Photographers of San Diego County - PPSDC

San Diego

(858) 695-9563

Professional Photographers of Santa Barbara County - PPSBC

Santa Barbara

(805) 403-6556

Professional Photographers of Santa Clara Valley - PPSCV

San Jose

408 244-2293

Professional Photographers of the Greater Bay Area - PPGBA

So. San Francisco

530 574-6033

Professional Photographers of the Redwood Empire - PPRE

Santa Rosa

707 548-1181

Stanislaus Professional Photographers - SPP

Modesto

209 847-0540

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May 2013 Thur. 9th:

NCPP Meeting – Crown Plaza, 45 John Glen Drive, Concord Caroline Winata – “Branding and Authenticity”

ALL SUPER MONDAY WORKSHOPS - See Flyers in this issue.

Sat. 11th:

SUPER MONDAY – HDR (High Dynamic Range) Hands-On Workshop– Wayne Miller

Tue. 13th:

SUPER MONDAY – Lightroom for Photographers – Denny Weigand

Tue. 13th:

SUPER MONDAY – Dogs Outside – Ann Gordon

Sat. 18th:

SUPER MONDAY – Dynamic Lighting with Studio Strobes & Speedlight’s – Wayne Miller

Sun. 19th:

Tim Meyer – “Light Styling Workshop” – See Flyer in this issue.

10:00am to 6:00pm – Crown Plaza Hotel, 45 Glenn Dr. – Concord, CA

Sat. 25th:

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June 2013 Thur. 13th: NCPP Meeting – Crown Plaza, 45 John Glen Drive, Concord Jennifer Chaney – Blogging Tue. 25th:

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