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Each month, Southern Exposure magazine will feature images from the annual affiliated judging. All images in the “Gallery� scored 80 or higher and have earned a credit toward the SEPPA degree (SPF). Loan collection images earn one additional credit.
Chairman of the Board
Mary Alice Ross maryaliceross@gmail.com
Delaware
President
Doug Peninger ncdoug01@triadbiz.rr.com
District of Columbia
1st Vice-President
George Singleton george.singleton6@verizon.net
2nd Vice-President
Anthony Rumley anthony@anthonyrumley.com
Secretary/Treasurer
Kevin Jiminez kevinjiminez@aol.com
Salon Exhibition Chair
Jessica Vogel jvogel@shelbywireless.net
Executive Director
Thomas McCollum seppa@comcast.net
Southern Exposure Southern Exposure magazine is an online publication of SEPPA and is published monthly. Editor Doug Peninger NCDOUG01@triadbiz.rr.com 336-883-7104 Ad Sales & Business Manager Thomas McCollum seppa@comcast.net 888-272-3711 Article & Ad Submission 5th of each month On-Line Publication 1st of each month
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***Bob Blanken Joe Tessmer ***Donna Campiz Kaye Newsome
Georgia
***Sally Jackson Spencer Smith
Maryland
***Vanessa Ard David Corry
Mississippi/Alabama
North Carolina
Tennessee
Virginia
West Virginia
***Andrew Lamb Gil Brady ***Paul Wingler Janet Boschker
South Carolina
SEPPA
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***Don Engler Peggy Parkinson
***Clark Berry Greg Martin ***Mac Brown Barbara White ***Sharon Younce Robert Holman ***Brent Kepner Christie Kepner
***state president representative
Additional information of state events within the SEPPA Affiliate can be found using the state links below. Please view their websites by clicking on the web address and you will be re-directed. Delaware www.delawarephotographers.com
District of Columbia www.ppsgw.org
Mississippi/Alabama www.ppma.net
North Carolina www.ppofnc.com
South Carolina
Florida
www.ppofsc.com
www.fpponline.org
Georgia
www.gppa.com
Maryland www.marylandppa.com
SEPPA is a regional affiliate of Professional Photographers of America and hosts an annual District Image Judging. To learn more about PPA, click the PPA Logo.
Tennessee www.tnppa.com
Virginia
www.vppa.org
West Virginia www.ppwv.org
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Doug Peninger: SEPPA President ncdoug01@triadbiz.rr.com
Y’all Come The 2013 SEPPA Convention and Trade Show will be here before you know it. Set your calendars for April 13-16, 2013. Once again we will be in the beautiful city of Athens, GA. This quaint college town is a perfect backdrop for you to come and learn more about the craft of professional photography. This year, our theme is “Achieve” and you are encouraged to dream your wildest dreams about your artistry, business and life. Let me encourage you to make your hotel reservation now! Our host hotel is Hotel Indigo. This space will also host our Sunday night party in the Club Rialto. The hotel is a “green” space and you will enjoy all of the amenities. As you read through this issue, you will see the complete convention schedule along with all the speakers’ pages, highlighting each course. This year, we feature several pre-convention courses and downtown Safari’s. There is much to do and see. New for this year is a registration fee. SEPPA member registration for 2013 is $49. That covers you for all convention seminars and trade show. If you are interested in the pre-convention classes, safari’s and the banquet, you may register for those with an additional fee. Be sure to register online ASAP!!! All of the options will be there on the reigstration menu.
See you in Athens,
Doug Peninger SEPPA President Editor
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The SEPPA Board of Governors, at the 2010 meeting in Franklin, TN, approved the all new SEPPA Degree Program. The Southeastern Photographic Fellowship is now a reality! You can earn your new 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. You may also achieve both Degrees, signafied 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.
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Convention Schedule Times and Room Assignments are subject to change. Please check final brochures at convention.
Friday, April 12 OFFICE/WORKROOM Open 7:00 AM to 9:00 P Classic Center – Foundry Building Willow Room
SEMINAR: “Child Portraiture” 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM – Rebecca Brown Weaver Classic Center – Foundry Building Empire Room 1
PRE-CONVENTION CLASS: Adobe Lightroom 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM – A. J. Wood - Fee: $79.00 Classic Center – Foundry Building Empire Room 2
SEMINAR: “Super Seniors” 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM – Melanie Anderson Classic Center – Foundry Building Empire Room 2
PRE-CONVENTION CLASS: “The Do’s and Don’ts of School & Event Photography” 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM Louis Tonsmeier Fee: $49
Saturday, April 13 OFFICE/WORKROOM Open 7:00 AM to 9:00 Classic Center – Foundry Building Willow Room PRE-CONVENTION CLASS: Downtown Photo SAFARI 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM – Barbara Yonts Fee: $49.00 Gathering Place – Classic Center Upper Level Lobby – (Near “Firehouse”) PRE-CONVENTION CLASS: Adobe Photoshop 9:00 AM TO 5:00 PM Mark Campbell Fee: $79.00 Classic Center – Foundry Building Empire Room 2 CONVENTION REGISTRATION 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM Classic Center – Foundry Building Outside Willow Room
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Sunday, April 14 OFFICE/WORKROOM Open 7:00 AM to 9:00 Classic Center – Foundry Building Willow Room CONVENTION REGISTRATION: 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM Classic Center – Foundry Building Outside Willow Room SEMINAR: “Marketing: Public Relations & Charity” 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM – Bert Behnke Classic Center – Foundry Building Empire Room 2 SEMINAR: “Maternity Portraiture” 9:00 AM TO 11:00 AM – Cindy Behnke Classic Center – Foundry Building Empire Room 2 SEMINAR: “Portrait Lighting” 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM – Greg Wurtzler Classic Center – Foundry Building Empire Room 1 Ribbon Cutting Trade Show: 10:55 AM Classic Center – Outside Main Entrance – Grand Hall 3
TRADE SHOW: 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM Classic Center – Grand Hall 3 GPPA ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING: 11:00 AM TO 12:00 PM Classic Center – Foundry Building Empire Room 2 BOARD OF GOVERNORS LUNCHEON & MEETING: 12:00 PM to 2:45 PM Classic Center – Foundry Building Lower Level
SEMINAR: “The Subtle Art of Persuasion” 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM – Jon Allyn Classic Center – Foundry Building Empire Room 2 TRADE SHOW: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Classic Center – Grand Hall 3 PAST PRESIDENTS LUNCHEON/RECEPTION: 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Gathering Place – Classic Center Upper Level Lobby – (Near “Firehouse”) Short Walk to a nearby restaurant
CPP EXAM, TBA: 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM Classic Center – Foundry Building – Lower Level TRADE SHOW CLOSES; VENDORS LOAD-OUT Oak Room 1 2:00 PM to 6:30 PM SEMINAR: “The Nature of Photography” 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM – Joe & Mary Jean Campanellie Classic Center – Foundry Building Empire Room 1
SEMINAR: “Weddings” 2:15 PM to 4:00 PM – Pete Wright Classic Center – Foundry Building Empire Room 2
SEMINAR: “Fine Art Portraiture” 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM – Gabriel Alonso Classic Center – Foundry Building Empire Room 2
SEMINAR: “Photorealism in Portrait Photography” 4:15 PM to 6:15 PM – Richard Sturdevant Classic Center – Foundry Building Empire Room 1
CONVENTION PARTY: 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM Hotel Indigo – Rialto Club
PRESIDENT’S RECEPTION: 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM Hotel Indigo – Hospitality Suite
Monday, April 15 OFFICE/WORKROOM Open 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM Classic Center – Foundry Building Willow Room
AWARDS CEREMONY & BANQUET: Reception at 7:00 PM Banquet & Awards Ceremony 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM Hotel Indigo – Rialto Club
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CONVENTION REGISTRATION: 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM Classic Center – Foundry Building Outside Willow Room
OFFICE/WORKROOM Open 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM Classic Center – Foundry Building Willow Room
SEMINAR: 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM – Nature Safari – Joe & Mary Jean Campanellie Fee: $49 Gathering Place – Classic Center Upper Level Lobby – (Near “Firehouse”) Transportation to Memorial Park Provided or On Your Own
SEMINAR: 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Joseph & Louise Simone Classic Center – Foundry Building Empire Room 2 OFFICE/WORKROOM LOAD OUT: 2:00 PM to 4:15 PM EXECUTIVE BOARD DINNER/WRAP UP MEETING: 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
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Convention Registration Below is listed the different Registration Fees and associated programming. SEPPA Member Registration fee is $49 for the entire convention. Non-SEPPA registration is $1 Pre-convetion Seminars, Safari’s and Banquet are additional fees.
Friday, April 12 PRE-CONVENTION CLASS: Adobe Lightroom –– A. J. Wood - Fee: $79.00 PRE-CONVENTION CLASS: School & Event Photography -- Louis Tonsmeier - Fee: $49
Saturday, April 13 PRE-CONVENTION CLASS: Downtown Photo SAFARI – Barbara Yonts - Fee: $49.00 PRE-CONVENTION CLASS: Adobe Photoshop -- Mark Campbell Fee: $79.00 CONVENTION REGISTRATION: Fee: $49.00 CONVENTION REGISTRATION WITH BANQUET: $65.00
Sunday, April 14 CONVENTION REGISTRATION: Fee: $49.00 CONVENTION REGISTRATION WITH BANQUET: $65.00
Monday, April 15 CONVENTION REGISTRATION: Fee: $49.00 CONVENTION REGISTRATION WITH BANQUET: $65.00 SEMINAR: Nature Safari – Joe & Mary Jean Campanellie Fee: $49 AWARDS CEREMONY & BANQUET: 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM Banquet Ticket: $35 CONVENTION REGISTRATION WITH ALL PRE-CONVENTION SEMINARS, NATURE SAFARI, AND BANQUET: $299.00
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Pre-Convention
A. J. Wood Friday, April 12 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Classic Center - Foundry Building - Empire Room 2 Registration Fee: $79
Adobe Lightroom Are you new to Adobe Lightroom? Have you installed the program, but don’t have an idea where to begin? Do you want to organize the hundreds (thousands) of photos you have sitting on your computer hard drive? Come join us as renowned Adobe Certified Instructor, A.J. Wood, presents the Lightroom Foundation Series. This full day workshop will cover all you need to get up & running with Lightroom. We’ll start the morning by getting organized: Getting Organized Prior to Lightroom What to Watch for When Importing Images Rank, Sort & File Images within the Library Keywording Techniques for Searching Later Manage Folders & Collections by Getting Smart As we head into the afternoon we’ll cover getting creative: RAW vs JPEG White Balance Tone & Adjust Global vs Local Adjustments How Sharp Are You? It’s All in the Preset We’ll wrap up the day looking at how you export photos for print, web & general media. Just imagine how Lightroom’s digital workflow can improve your photography. If you’re the type of photographer who likes to shoot photos, and not spend all day processing them, the Lightroom Foundation Series is just what you need.
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Louis Tonsmeier Friday, April 12 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Classic Center - Foundry Building - Empire Room 1 Registration Fee: $49
The Do’s and Dont’s of School & Event Photography
Find some new $$$ in your business. We’ll show you how specials and events will add to your bottom line. From daycares and elementary schools to sports and even Halloween. Surefire ways to be fast and PROFITABLE in the package world.
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On the Cover “Chelsea” by Marceliano Munoz 1st Place: Brides at the 2012 SEPPA Affiliated Judging
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Barbara Yonts Saturday, April 13 8:00 am - 10:00 am Gathering Place – Classic Center Upper Level Lobby – (Near “Firehouse”) Registration Fee: $49
Downtown Photo SAFARI Barbara Yont, M. Photog., Cr., CPP, ASP has owned and operated Barbara Yonts Photography since 1992. She specializes in photographing children, families and high school seniors completing an average of 300 sessions per year. She has spoken nationally and internationally on the subject of children’s photography, business and marketing. Her images have received state, regional and national awards through the Kentucky Professional Photographers Association and the Professional Photographers of America.
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Mark Campbell Saturday, April 13 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Classic Center - Foundry Building - Empire Room 2 Registration Fee: $79
Adobe Photoshop
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Rebecca Brown Weaver Saturday, April 13 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Classic Center - Foundry Building - Empire Room 1
Child Portraiture Rebecca Brown Weaver grew up in the photography business owned by her father, Mac Brown. She often jokes and says that she “grew up on the darkroom counter.” After graduating with Bachelor of Business Administration degree wih a concentration in marketing, Rebecca joined the family business full-time.Since then, her focus has turned toward baby and children’s portraiture. Rebecca’s work has earned her numberousawards including two FUJI Masterpiece Awards, 2008 Children’s Photographers International Photographer of the Year,being named to Top 10 Photographers in Tennessee, Top Children’s Portfolio in State, 2008 recipient of the D. E. Dickerson Award for Most Improved Photographer, numerous Judges ChoiceAwards and Bronze level Photographer of the Year with Professional Photographers of America, the first time she entered print competition.
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Melanie Anderson Saturday, April 13 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Classic Center - Foundry Building - Empire Room 2
Super Seniors Award-winning Christian Photographer, Melanie Anderson is a Certified Professional Photographer, a board member of the PPA (Professional Photographers of America), MDPPA (Maryland Chapter) and Washington County Chamber of Commerce. She is also a 2011 Maryland Achievement Award winner and received the #1 Photography Studio award from Hagerstown Magazine for their annual HotList for 2011 and 2012. Anderson Photographs is a 3000 square foot custom photographic studio located in the Arts & Entertainment District of downtown Hagerstown, MD, and holds nearly 400 sessions with individuals and families every year. Senior Sales can be intimidating, overwhelming and sometimes just plain heartbreaking. Unfortunately, no matter how well you photograph and how great your images are, if you aren’t making any money doing it, then what’s the point? This session gives practical advice on helping you develop a sales process from marketing, pricing, in-person presentations to the final delivery of the finished portraits.
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Bert Behnke Sunday, April 14 8:00 am - 9:30 am Classic Center - Foundry Building - Empire Room 2
Marketing:
Public Relations & Charity Bert and Cindy Behnke own Behnke Fine Portraiture, a studio established in 1956 by Bert’s parents. They have won numerous awards in salon print competitions as well as serving their professional associations. Both are past-presidents of the Associated Professional Photographers of Illinois and Bert was the 1997-98 president of the Professional Photographers of America (PPA). Bert currently serves as President of the World Council of Professional Photography (WCPP) and is a past president of the Frankfort Chamber of Commerce. He also was the founder of PPA Charities and is currently its Development Director. Cindy serves as a PPA Councilor and is a past director of PPA Charities. Bert has been awarded the Master of Photography, Photographic Craftsman and Honorary Master of Photography from PPA as well as the National Award from his state affiliate. In 2000, he was honored as Portrait Photographer of the Year from the International Photographic Council, a non-profit branch of the United Nations. Together, and individually, they have given programs on portraiture to many state, local, national and international associations. Both are also PPA Affiliated Judges. Bert and Cindy also are Honorary Fellows of APP of Illinois.
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Cindy Behnke Sunday, April 14 9:00 am - 11:00 am Classic Center - Foundry Building - Empire Room 2
Maternity Portraiture Cindy holds the degrees of Master of Photography and Photographic Craftsman from the Professional Photographers of America. She has also earned Photographer of the Year awards from both PPA and APP of Illinois. In 2001, she received the prestigious Legacy Award from PPA Charities and has earned the National Award from Illinois. Her photographs have earned numerous Kodak Gallery and Fuji Masterpiece awards.
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Greg Wurtzler Sunday, April 14 9:30 am - 11:00 am Classic Center - Foundry Building - Empire Room 2
Portrait Lighting Gregg has been a photographer since he picked up a camera at the age of 12. Since then he has worked hard to perfect his skills and grow creatively. His background as a photographer includes a very solid edication from the Ohio Institute of Photography. After working several years in the field shooting both commercial and portrait work he was asked to return to OIP to teach. Since then he has worked at Ohio Institute of Photography and Technology, now Kaplan College. His job position is as the Photography Program Director. In 1999 he married his wife Kathie and they started Wurtzler Photography. Most of their business concentrates around portrait photography including seniors, families and weddings. Gregg is a member of PP of Ohio and has served on the PPO board for several years. He is also a past president of PPO. His work has gained him several Courts of Honors in Commercial, Portrait and illustrative, as well as winning the George Edmundson trophy for outstanding Commercial eight times. Gregg has been in the Top Ten Photographers in Ohio several times as well as receiving the Fuji Masterpiece award eight times. He has also won a Kodak Gallery award in Commercial. At national level he presently has 15 images in the Loan Collection. Gregg has also received a Grand Imaging Award for a commercial entry at the national convention. Gregg has also been an affiated Juror for PEC since 2004. He enjoys judging and helping people to better their craft.
The Right Light – Lighting 101 This presentation is for both the aspiring professional and the seasoned pro who wants to add to or refresh their lighting toolbox. Gregg will explore lighting from the basics of a good light set-up, to totally idealizing the subject. He will be covering, but not limiting the content to; metering, light ratios, color balance, contrast, shape and dimension, and depth of light. He will also explore the concept and practice of lighting types and effect on the subject. Make great images by using, the right light.
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Joe & Mary Jean Campanellie Sunday, April 14 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm Classic Center - Foundry Building Empire Room 1
The Nature of Photography From almost total burnout to re-discovering his passion for nature and wildlife photography Joe firmly believes that within each one of us lies a frustrated nature photographer. But time and the constraints of everyday studio and family responsibilities leave little time to explore our own inner creative desires. Joe will discuss how important it is for all of us to give ourselves the permission and the time to play. This is the first key step in tapping into our own creative talents. There will be two parts to this seminar. The first part will be a traditional lecture and demonstration and the next morning we are headed to a local spot where we can put some of these concepts into practical use as well as use some of the equipment Joe uses in the field. For the past thirty nine years, Joe has built a reputation as one of Maryland’s premier portrait photographers. It has only been recently that he has returned to his roots in photography. Join the Campanellies as they discuss the technical and creative aspects of nature and avian photography. The Smoky Mountains, the Migratory Birds of Florida, the Bald Eagles of Alaska, and Yellowstone have become their favorite playgrounds. During the last 4 years, 14 out of 16 entries have graced the pages of the PPA Loan Collection and have garnered some of the most sought after awards in the industry. From extreme heat and cold to volcanoes and alligators this type of photography brings with it many challenges that the photographer needs to be aware of and to be able to overcome in order to bring back outstanding images. Mary Jean will discuss the creative use of the Nik filter suite, textures, use of color to add mood and style to our photographs, creating style through print competition, and how you can take your work to the next “artistic” level using Corel Painter.
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Gabriel Alonso Sunday, April 14 4:30 pm - 6:30 am Classic Center - Foundry Building - Empire Room 2
Fine Art Portraiture Offering a vast breadth of experience and skill, Gabriel Alonso is one of today’s premier portrait artists. His talent and expertise combined with his immense insight, exceptional artistic composition and heightened sensitivity to the client’s desires allow him to capture their essence in images to cherish for generations. His exceptional work has been selected for the Masters Loan Collection of the Professional Photographers of America and has been exhibited at the Eastman Kodak pavillion of Disney’s Epcot Center. But more importantly, his images grace the walls of satisfied clients throughout the world.
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Nature Safari Monday, April 15 8:00 am - 10:00 am Gathering Place – Classic Center – Upper Level Lobby (Near “Firehouse”) Transportation to Memorial Park Provided or On Your Own $49 Registration Fee
Bring your camera, tripod and any other equipment you want to use. This is a hands-on event. Be sure to wear comfortable clothing and shoes.
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Jon Allyn Monday, April 15 8:00 am - 10:00 am Classic Center - Foundry Building Empire Room 2
The Subtle Art of Persuasion This fresh and exciting program is like nothing you’ve ever seen before. Through an understanding of human behavior, we will transform “selling” into an art form. Simple concepts and easy-to-use techniques allow you to optimize your sales and client satisfaction through “relationship selling”. By unleashing your power of communication, you will dramatically increase your effectiveness in business and life. This abbreviated program will focus on • • •
Identify and sell to each lifestyle demographic -- (make money easily – Targeted Selling) Identify and relate to each of the three human modalities -- (speak their language – Sensory Selling) Understand and apply the three forms of human influence -- (communicate more easily and effectively)
Ponder this – “What you don’t even know that you don’t know, can cost you a fortune.”
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Pete Wright Monday, April 15 2:15 pm - 4:00 pm Classic Center - Foundry Building - Empire Room 2
Weddings It’s Time for a Reality Check! According to the U.S Census, in 2009 the United States had the lowest number of weddings since 1968. A 40 year low in weddings along with a surge in the number of photographers willing to photograph them meant the game was changing and the rules we used to play by were now out the window. Now the brides are returning to the market in 2011 and they are spending on average $5K more per wedding than they did in 2008. So with brides coming back and spending more money, now is the time for photographers to get a reality check and learn everything they need to know on how to get those big budget weddings to book with you. Brides are more savvy now and know the difference between the photographer that is using Photoshop to fix photos and the ones that use it to enhance them, they are more willing to pay for quality . Brides have the world at their finger tips as a resource to find the perfect photographer for them, the World Wide Web has grown. They also now expect more for their money when they book a photographer for their wedding day. What that means for photographers is, WE HAVE TO BE BETTER! We have to take better photos, be aware of all of the places brides are looking, know about the latest trends in our industry, and we have to be able to quickly adapt. It is no longer ok to sit back and wait for the phone to ring, now you have to be aggressive and and market yourself unlike ever before. Come sit in with Pete Wright as he speaks about the changing wedding photo industry. He will reveal the things you need to do to improve as a photographer, the things that brides now expect, the best places to be found by brides, and the things you need to do to make sure that you stand out in a very crowded market. It’s time to upgrade your business and do a complete reboot so that you are doing all of the things that the modern bride expects to see from their wedding photographer!
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Richard Sturdevant Monday, April 15 4:15 pm - 6:15 pm Classic Center - Foundry Building - Empire Room 1
Photorealism in Portrait Photography Richard Sturdevant is a leading expert in photographic artistry and creative composites. His award winning work, style, and techniques haveearned him high praise in the photographic industry. Richard is known for an impressive track record in PPA print competition - receiving 13 prints with a perfect 100 point score in both state, regional and district competitions. He also made history with PPA at SWPPA District competition in September 2010 for the highest print case ever scored in the USA, Receiving a 100 print score on all four of his prints. He is the Grand Imaging Award (GIA) Winner for 2011 with best print in PPA Sturdevant’s fluid combination of photography with fine art skills stems from his original artistic roots. Prior to becoming a photographer, Richard made his living as a classic and award-winning artist and also was a national art instructor and a published subject matter expert. Using airbrush and oil, his unique but photorealistic style made for a natural transition to photography. Today his passion for painting comes alive in his creations of photographic art. As a photographic artist, Richard received the prestigious title of 2010 and 2011 Southwest Photographer of the Year with SWPPA, 2009 and 2010 Texas Photographer of the Year with TPPA and 2008-2010 Dallas Photographer of the Year with DPPA. He also achieved International Gold and International Platinum Photographer of the Year with PPA in 2007, 2008, then went double Platinum Photographer of the year for Photographic Open and Electronic Imaging in 2010. This Year he is the 2nd photographer to go Double Diamond Photographer of the Year in PPA’s International Print Competition. From 2005 to 2009, he received 9 Kodak Gallery Awards as well as 14 Fuji Masterpiece Awards. He also received 1st place in the portrait & Group category in the 2010 and 2011 WPPI 16x20 print competition. Richard owns and operates Sturdevant Studio - a thriving portrait studio in Garland, Texas. He specializes in fine art composites, seniors, families, wedding, and commercial photography. He was featured in Rangefinder magazine August 2006 where his image “Durrel’s Run” was featured on the cover. Richard is a member of PPA, ASP, WPPI, TPPA, DPPA and is PPA Master of Photography, Photographic Craftsman. He has also received the Master Artist of Photography in New Orleans in January 2012. With over 20 years of experience as a creative artist, Richard brings aunique eye to the world of photographic education. Sharing his knowledge and experience with others in the industry is something that he enjoys. As part of his commitment to helping others learn and succeed, he has launched his own brand of educational materials to photographers, graphic designers, and artists nationwide. He believes that these materials, known as the “Sturdavinci Art Tools”, will help fellow professionals, as well as aspiring students, achieve their creative potentials and improve their workflow. Turning the ordinary into the extraordinary will continue to be Richard’s goal in his personal photographic journey and as a platformfor his teachings.
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Joseph & Louise Simone Tuesday, April 16 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Classic Center - Foundry Building - Empire Room 2
Trend or Brand? Photography entered the new millenium with life changing technological advances, as well as several new challenges. The floor for professionals has significantly narrowed with time. Capturing good images became a common and usual hobby for many, through the use of the camera on cell phones or a basic digital camera. Images are easily posted on facebook ; all people have to do is to click on a few buttons. The ease of access to most software programs, albums or framing companies in order to enhance their own images became very simple. In light of these changes, what can we do to distinguish ourselves from the mass and be in a class where noone else is? By becoming the authors of an exclusive signature of timeless images while educating the public about the importance of creating memories which will last a lifetime, we set our art appart. We will demonstrate trough lighting, composition, design and intelligent marketting, how to achieve unique lifestyle portraits, where people can see themselves and use their personalized image as a masterpiece to decorate their interior. We will also share our extended passion to create fine art paintings, adding some great advantages in diversity to our portfolio and reaching new markets. Change can be unsettling but wihout it, we would not evolve. Being in control and focused is the key to success !
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Joe Campanellie Winged Migration Mario Munoz Traditions of Skibo Castle
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