March 2022
The TAPPA Tribune is the monthly magazine of the Tampa Area Professional Photographers Association
Contents President’s Message
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Image Salon Competition
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This Month’s Program
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RSVP - click here
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Salon Competition Procedures & Rules
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Candidates for the Board of Directors
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Photos from the meeting
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Board of Directors
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Be a Part of Something Great
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On the cover: Photo by William Cadzow Visit TAPPA on FaceBook TAPPA.org info@TAPPA.org
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Photo: Ricardo Groenke
President’s Message
So this is in our March newsletter and I’m writing it as I watch my grandson play catch with his mom and dad and grandmother. It occurs to me just how very fortunate I am to be part of such a loving and close family. In many ways I look at our TAPPA family with the same feelings of fellowship and close relationships. I have been a member of one PPA Based guild or another since I was first invited to join the Rhode Island group way back in the 1970s by my mentor Rudy Graziani. Much of what I know about photography and the complex task of making worthwhile images of people was learned from Rudy and others like him that willingly gave of their time and knowledge to help a young man, recently bitten by the photography bug, learn how to turn the images in my head into reality. There is so much more to it than lighting and posing ( though those are important to study ) it’s in the interplay between photographer and subject where the real magic happens. I learned that each successful photographer I came into contact with had their own way to connect with their subjects, and also observed that most of the less successful were lacking in this important interpersonal skill. So now I am finally arriving at the point of this message. We, as a guild NEED to encourage younger image makers to see the value in a group like TAPPA. Nuts and bolts education is more available now than ever before. I’ve heard it said that “ I can learn all I need online” and in many ways that’s true enough, but the value of a
group like ours goes beyond that. If you get sick will a FB friend step up to cover your wedding this weekend? If you find you need a pice of gear for a project can you reach out to someone you have only met online? PPA and its attendant guilds have always been the framework for a worldwide community of image makers. In my 50+ years in this business I have never been refused help from fellow members of this fraternity/sorority whenever I have needed it. The local guilds are the basis of this community and we need to do all we can to see that it continues to be there for the younger generation even if they haven’t yet seen all the benefits of membership. So I ask each of you to invite an unaffiliated photographer to view our annual image competition, hear the judges comments and critiques, and experience the highs and lows of seeing the best images we have to offer and taking the opportunity to compare their best work. We can all learn from one another and be better image makers for the effort. And if someone finds that they don’t agree with everything the judges have to say “welcome to the club” cause we have all felt that way at times. Styles change esthetics can be different from generation to generation and we all benefit from actually seeing what we each are doing. Hope to see you at the meeting in March. Come up and say Hi!! TAPPA Tribune
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This Month’s Program
Image Salon Competition Meeting Details Tuesday, March 8, 2021 Social and Networking
6:00-6:15
Print of the Month entries must be in by:
6:15
Announcements
6:15-6:30
Meeting and Awards
6:30-7:00
Program
7:00-9:00
$20 RSVP at: http://tappa.org/r-s-v-p-meeting/
This is your chance to have your images judged by three of the top Master photographers in Florida. You can Start submitting your images at : www.printcompetition.com
TAPPA Meets on the 2nd Tuesday 6pm at:
Cut off time is March 6th, 11:59pm EST
Tampa Museum of Photographic Art
Our featured speakers will be our
400 North Ashley Drive Cube 200, Tampa, FL 33602
NEW Location!
info@tappa.org Tel: 727-577-5172
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Start working on your Images for TAPPA’s Annual Salon Competition.
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salon judges as they present an imageby-image critique of the evening’s print entries.
Salon Competition Procedures & Rules INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL ENTRANTS – Please study and follow carefully. Not doing so will prevent judging of your entry. ELIGIBILITY: Any member of TAPPA in good standing. ENTRIES: A total, not to exceed 6 images, may be entered by one photographer per salon judging. Images previously entered in TAPPA Salon Competitions may not be entered again. No two images shall be of the same subject. ENTRY FEE: $15 through PrintCompetition.com You must also join PrintCompetition.com which costs $8. The deadline for all entries is posted on www.printcompetition.com ENTRY DEADLINES: Entries must be uploaded onto the website. Go to the TAPPA website and then to:PrintCompetiton.com
CLASSIFICATION OF ENTRIES: Entries must be designated by the entrant in one of the six (6) categories listed on the entry form. If the chairman feels the entry is placed in an incorrect category, he/she may change the entry’s category. Color and Black and White images will be judged together in all categories. 1. PORTRAIT: This category includes portraits of men, women, children, couples (2 people), groups (3 or more), and environmental portraits. 2. SOCIAL FUNCTION: This category includes social function portraits or candids. 3. COMMERCIAL: This category includes advertising illustration, industrial, architectural, product photography and photojournalism. Live models may be used for these entries. 4. UNCLASSIFIED: This category includes abstracts, pictorials (non-portrait), animals, figure studies and photojournalism.
FILE NAMING: Will be done automatically. But of course you will need to title your entries
Our featured speakers will be our salon judges as they present an image-by-image critique of the evening’s print entries. TAPPA Tribune
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5. ELECTRONIC IMAGING: This category includes digital restoration, image enhancement. Entries will be judged for digital, artistic and technical proficiency. Reference images are recommended.
6. Studio identification or entrant’s name cannot appear on any file within the album entry.
IMAGE PREPARATION: Always SAVE a copy of your competition print file before attempting this!
JUDGING PROCEDURES: Each salon will be judged by a panel of three qualified judges using FPP and PPA guidelines including point scoring procedures. The score of the three judges will be totaled and averaged for the final score. When a judge’s score varies 10 points or more from the average score, it becomes an automatic challenge and the photograph must be discussed and re-scored. A judge may initiate a challenge at any time. Scores of 78 and 79 are automatically challenged.
See tutorials at http://www.ppa.com/competitions/tutorials.php
SCORING: Prints are scored from 0 to 100 as follows:
Files must be sized so the longest dimension is 4,000 pixels (20 inches at 200 ppi). Each file must contain an embedded color profile of either sRGB or Adobe RGB1998 and be saved at a JPEG quality setting of 10. Total file size should not exceed 7 MB.
100-95 EXCEPTIONAL 94-90 SUPERIOR 89-85 EXCELLENT 84-80 VERY GOOD
6. ALBUMS: This Category includes wedding albums, story book and portrait albums. Albums can be from 1 or more makers. Send ALBUM ENTRIES ONLY, 24 hours before salon, to: Michael Landes at LANDESM@pcsb.org
ALBUM FILE PREPARATION: 1. All page/spread files must have the longest file dimension at 4,000 pixels (20 inches at 200 ppi), have an embedded color profile of either sRGB or Adobe RGB1998 and be saved at a JPEG quality setting of 10.
79-76 GOOD 75-74 AVERAGE 73-70 FAIR 69-0 UNACCEPTABLE
AWARDS: Ribbons will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each category. Merit ribbons will be awarded to all prints scoring an 80 or above. A Best of Show ribbon will be awarded to the print judged best by the panel of judges. All entries receiving scores of 80-81 and 78-79 are automatically challenged. During the automatic challenge, judges may lower or raise the score of an image by a 2/3 majority of the panel.
2. Each page/spread file may contain as many images as you desire. 3. An entry may contain up to 36 page/spread files 4. Files are to be numbered in viewing order using two digits (i.e., 01 jpg, 02 jpg, 03 jpg, etc.). 5. All individual files must be compressed into a single ZIP file. ZIP file must be named: LastName_ Album_Title (use _for spaces, e.g. Sewell_ Summer_Wedding.zip)
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Case fees: $15 through PrintCompetition.com You must also join PrintCompetition.com which costs $8 Upload your case to: PrintCompetition.com Deadline for entry is: March 6 @ 11:59pm am
Candidates for the Board of Directors
Voting will be at the March meeting
Darin Heinz As a six-year-old living on Florida’s Space Coast, I found my father’s Nikon and shot a full roll of Kodachrome on nothing at all. For my punishment, he showed me how to use it; it turned out to be a life sentence.
experimental methods to produce fine-art and commercial images. I have long held firm to the belief that anything that can be imagined can be photographed, a hypothesis that has yet to be disproven.
I quickly became an expert in the technical aspects of photography, moving from the black-and-white darkroom to the unforgiving exposures of chrome film, and then beyond to the digital world. I opened a successful advertisingphotography studio upon graduation from Virginia Commonwealth University, the Richmond home of Adcenter (the advertising industry incubator now known as “BrandCenter”). After “life happened” in 2001, I made the mistake, a lesson learned, of deviating from my career and took employment in the beige landscape of corporate America, but continued working on my art whenever I could find time. I eventually found my way back. Currently, I am rekindling my love affair with traditional and alternative processes and marrying them with modern technology and
I have been a member of the American Society of Media Photographers since 1999, joined Professional Photographers of America in 2020, and acquired recognition as a PPA Certified Professional Photographer in 2021. I have held leadership positions in various organizations including the role of vice-president, for two terms, with the Camera Club of Brevard (Florida), and look forward to continuing my service for the industry.er’s Nikon and shot a full roll of Kodachrome on nothing at all. For my punishment, he showed me how to use it; it turned out to be a life sentence.
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Pedro Carillo
Danielle Nicole
My name is Pedro Carillo. I was born in Venezuela and moved to the US back in 1982. I now reside in Seminole with my wife and two wonderful kids.
Danielle Nicole is the owner and artist of her lifestyle, branding and wedding photography business since 2013. As an FIU graduate she studied the art of film photography in addition to having years of hands on experience with career based photographers throughout the Design District and local Bay Area. Being a Tampa native, this hispanic business owner has worked with many small businesses and families whom have kept Danielle Nicole Photography thriving. Being a part of this community has forged beautiful connections, helped businesses to grow and have turned clients into family. It was throughout her studies, in and out of school, that allowed her to follow this passion and create work that is not only timeless but additionally one of a kind. Great music, coffee and the occasional chocolate chip cookie are just a few things to keep her vibe alive. Thanking God each day is how she starts her mornings and navigating life with a grateful heart is her formula to a peaceful life.
I shoot people, beach weddings mainly, but starting to do some nature photography. I have been a PPA Member since 2013. Served in the Photographers committee in FPPA for 2 years. TAPPA’s TOP 10 Photographers for 2014 and looking to get more involved in TAPPA.
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Christopher Chandler
Rick Tauceda
Christopher Chandler is a portrait, aerial, and underwater photographer, specializing in people and fashion photography with a style consisting of colorful and energetic imagery. Running a clientfriendly, service-oriented business he believes that great creativity often is the result of team effort and values working closely with his clients. Based in Lithia, Florida. Been a member of PPA since 1995 served on committees of PP of North Carolina before moving to Florida eight years ago. Served on the TAPPA board in 2018.
I’m a first-generation immigrant from Tela Honduras. In 1960, my family migrated to New Orleans LA and there I met my wife of 40 years and we eventually settled in the Tampa Bay FL area in the late ‘90s. Photography has been my passion for about 20 years. It started in May of 2000 when we went on a vacation to Cairns Australia and I had a cheapo Kodak disposable camera...the images were dull and didn’t capture well what we saw. From that moment on, I was determined to photograph the color of life as best as I could. As a freelance photographer, my mission is to capture those timeless moments of life, document important events and places, portray people in beautiful light and create images that compel one’s attention.
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The TAPPA Tribune is published monthly for the membership of the Tampa Area Professional Photographers Association. Its purpose is to share knowledge and insight with the photographic industry.
Tamara Grant Born and raised in St.Pete, FL, Tamara Grant is new to the photography industry. She joined TAPPA about one year ago to learn more about the passion she recently discovered and to connect with others in the industry. She hopes to learn even more about photography as a member of the board and has plans to help TAPPA grow and connect with other young photographers throughout the Tampa Bay Community.
The deadline for submission of articles and ad changes is the second Friday of the month. Permission is hereby granted to reprint the contents of this newsletter, provided the authors and The TAPPA Tribune are recognized as the source. The ideas and views expressed do not necessarily reflect the policies of the Tampa Area Professional Photographers Association; they are solely those of the authors and editor.
Editor: Chuck Vosburgh 300 62nd Street North St. Petersburg, FL 33710 Chuck@ChuckVosburgh.com 727.743.1740
Advertising: To advertise in the TAPPA Tribune, please contact the editor for rates and distribution information.
Meetings: TAPPA monthly meetings take place the second Tuesday of the month at:
LOCATION Bryan Glazer Family JCC 522 N Howard Ave. Tampa, FL 33606 Networking Meeting
6:00 pm 6:30 pm
Register online at TAPPA.org
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Print of the Month - Portrait First place: Pedro Carillo
Print of the Month - Portrait Third place: William Cadzow
Print of the Month - Commercial First place: William Cadzow
Print of the Month - Social Function Second place: Pedro Carillo
Print of the Month - Album First place: William Cadzow
Print of the Month - Unclassified Second place: Pedro Carillo
Print of the Month - Unclassified Third place: Ricardo Gronke
Photos from the meeting
Photos: Scott Morrison
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Board of Directors
2021 Officers President
Win Wolloff
727 514-6805
WinWolloff@gmail.com
Vice President
Robert Sargent
813 930-7390
Robert@SargentPhotography.com
Treasurer
Robert Sargent
813 930-7390
Robert@SargentPhotography.com
Director
Bruce Hardin
813 503-7579
hbw21@hotmail.com
Director
Bill Cadzow
(727) 585-8800
LiaraStudios@yahoo.com
Director
Chuck Vosburgh
727 743-1740
Chuck@ChuckVosburgh.com
Secretary
Committees Delegate
Julie Johnson
Membership
Bill Cadzow
727 585-8800
LiaraStudios@yahoo.com
Program
Robert Sargent
813 930-7390
Robert@SargentPhotography.com
Salon
Michael Landes
863 512-2637
landesmr@yahoo.com
Door Prize
Chris Gil
813 730-2562
ChrisGilPhotography@gmail.com
Scholarship
Carol Hackman
727 867-9254
HackmanC@tampabay.rr.com
Audio Visual
Robert Sargent
813 930-7390
Robert@SargentPhotography.com
Newsletter Editor
Chuck Vosburgh
727 743-1740
Chuck@ChuckVosburgh.com
Photographer
Scott Morrison
727-793-8666
scomopho@mac.com
Web Master
Jade Galura
479-223-7028
galuraphotography@gmail.com
Hospitality
Rob Moorman
727 423-3146
cameradude1@gmail.com
Marketing
Rob Moorman
727 423-3146
cameradude1@gmail.com
Be a Part of Something Great Being a part of TAPPA has many benefits both professionally and personally. Your annual dues helps TAPPA provide nationallevel educational programs every month, a great place to meet and many other educational and social opportunities throughout the year.
Membership Classification PROFESSIONAL MEMBER: (Voting) An individual that is a Florida resident. An individual who owns a legally established business engaged in selling photographic goods or services to the public. An individual who is employed by a legally established photographic business. May vote, hold office, use the TAPPA logo, and enter print competition. A valid Sales Tax Number and Occupational License are required. ASSOCIATE MEMBER: For additional members from the same firm or studio already represented by a PROFESSIONAL MEMBER. They may not vote, hold office, or display the TAPPA logo, but may enter print competitions. The PROFESSIONAL MEMBER’S Sales Tax Number and Occupational License are required.
MEMBER: For enthusiasts, hobbyists, non-professionals, and newcomers to the profession, who are not associated with any PROFESSIONAL or LIFE MEMBER and may just be getting started in the profession. They may not vote, hold office, or display the TAPPA logo, but may enter print competitions. No Sales Tax or Occupational License are required. STUDENT: An individual that is currently enrolled in photography related courses in the State of Florida and can provide authentic student identification. May not vote, hold office, or use the TAPPA logo, but may enter print competitions. SPOUSE: An individual not engaged in photography whose spouse is a TAPPA member. May not vote, hold office, use the TAPPA logo or enter print competitions. Questions? You can always email our Membership Director.
A membership application is on the next page or go to TAPPA.org
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Tampa Area Professional Photographer’s Association Membership Application
Your Name ____________________________________________
Code of Ethics
Business Name _________________________________________
1. I will endeavor to enhance and ennoble the status of the photographic profession by maintaining a dignity of manner in my behavior, in the presentation of my photography and photographic services, in the appearance of my studio or place of business and in all other forms of public contact.
Business Address _______________________________________ City _______________________ State _____ Zip _____________ Business Phone ________________________________________ Cell ____________________ Home Ph ______________________ Email Address __________________________________________ Web Address ___________________________________________ Photographic Degrees ____________________________________ ______________________________________________________ FPP Member? Yes / No If yes, membership number: __________ PPA Member? Yes / No If yes, membership number: __________
TAPPA Membership Classification (check one) ______ PROFESSIONAL: (Voting) An individual (Florida resident) who owns a legally established business engaged in selling photographic goods or services to the public, OR, an individual who is employed by a legally established photographic business. May vote, hold office, use the TAPPA logo, and enter print competition.
Annual dues are $89
______ASSOCIATE: For additional members from the same firm or studio already represented by an ACTIVE TAPPA Professional member. They may not vote, hold office but may use the TAPPA logo and enter print competitions.
2. I will observe the highest standard of honesty in all my transactions, avoiding the use of false titles, confusing or inaccurate technical terms or descriptions and misleading terms or claims. 3. I will at all times endeavor to produce only those types of photographs and photographic services that will enhance the prestige of the profession, to apply my best efforts on behalf of the public, and to play my part in raising the general standard of photographic craftsmanship. 4. I will show a friendly spirit of cooperation with my fellow professional photographers and assist them whenever possible should they be in trouble or difficulty. 5. I will assist and give of my knowledge to the members of my profession, and will encourage them individually and collectively, so that the quality of photography may constantly be raised to higher standards. 6. In all matters relating to the interpretation of this code I will recognize the authority of the Tampa Area Professional Photographers Association, Inc., and agree to hold harmless the Board of Directors in any decision made on behalf of the organization. I have read the above Code of Ethics and agree to abide by it, evidenced by my signature in ink this ___________ day of _______________ 20_____. Any member of the Tampa Area Professional Photographers Association, may be reprimanded, suspended, or expelled by the Board of Directors for a violation of the Code of Ethics, or the Bylaws.
Annual dues are $79
______ STUDENT: An individual that is currently enrolled in photography related courses in the State of Florida and can provide authentic student identification. May not vote, hold office but may use the TAPPA logo and enter print competitions
Signature
______ SPOUSE: An individual not engaged in photography whose spouse is
Please make checks payable to TAPPA Or pay online at www.tappa.org
Annual dues are $59
a TAPPA member. May not vote, hold office or enter print competitions.
Annual dues are $35
This application must be completed in full with proper fees, prior to being considered for membership.
Chuck Vosburgh 727.743.1740 Chuck@ChuckVosburgh.com Lee Burgess 727.724.1022 lee2810@verizon.net Rob Moorman 727.527.1237 cameradude1@earthlink.net Randy Van Duinen 727.577.5172 randy@rvdphotography.com Karen Barnett 727.267.8296 oakcrestproductions@tampabay.rr.com Win Wolloff 727.514.6805 winwolloff@gmail.com Carol Walker 727.5775626 carol@thomasbruce.com Robert Sargent 813.930.7390 robert@sargentphotography.com Michael Landes 863.512.2637 landesmr@yahoo.com Ginny Otto 715.252.3195 ottophotography@icloud.com Booray Perry 813.728.7110 booray@boorayperry.com
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