Official Publication of the Texas Professional Photographers Association, Inc.
VOLUME 51 - #5 Aug/Sept 2016
Magazine Editor
Bill Hedrick, M.Photog.Cr. 1506 E. Leach St. Kilgore, TX 75662 903-985-1080 Editor@cablelynx.com
Executive Director
Doug Box, M.Photog.Cr P.O. Box 1120 Caldwell, TX 77836 979-272-5200 dougbox@aol.com
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ON THE COVER “The Shell Collectors” was created by Elizabeth Homan of San Antonio, Texas. The image won Best Portrait of a Child at this year’s Summerfest ‘16. This image of two year old cousins was taken at Padre Island during a sunrise extended family session. The toddlers were fascinated with putting the shells inside the bucket. With a little help from some off-camera flash, the image was captured, complete with a seagull.
Don’t Miss It!
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The Way I See It
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PhotoGenesis 2016
A Message from TPPA President, Steve Kozak
Sept. 30 - Oct. 2 in San Marcos, Texas
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Spotlight: Angela Navarette
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Ballet (ography)
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A Family Tradition
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Your Pathway to Success
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Summerfest ‘16 Wrap-Up
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The Day the Sky Fell
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Austin Community College
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Spotlight: Francie Baltazar
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Guild News
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“They Call Me Little Feather”
Photographing Dancers with Jimmy Kryzak
The Legacy of Kaye Marvins Photography by Bill Hedrick
What TPPA Has To Offer
The Award-Winning Images by Steve Kozak
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The Photographer’s Bag of Tricks by Bry Cox
National Award Recipient by Bill Hedrick
“Bridal Elegance”
What’s Happening Around the State
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The Texas Professional Photographer is the official publication of the Texas Professional Photographers Association, Inc. Acceptance of advertising or publishing of press releases does not imply endorsement of any product or service by this association, publisher, or editor. Permission is granted to similar publications of the photographic industry to reprint contents of this publication, provided that the author and this publication are credited as the source. Articles, with or without photographs, are welcomed for review for inclusion. However, the editor reserves the right to refuse publication, or if accepted, the right to edit as necessary. For more information, visit www.TexasProPhotoMagazine.com. Send all communications, articles, or advertising to: Texas Professional Photographer, 1506 E. Leach St., Kilgore, TX 75662. Phone (903) 985-1080, or Editor@cablelynx.com.
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2016 TPPA Executive Council President Steve Kozak l
Steve@stevekozak.com
Big Changes for YOU!
5323 Fig Tree Ln., Grand Prairie, TX 75052 (972) 601-9070
Vice-President Trey Homan l
Trey@ehoman.com
17222 Classen Rd., San Antonio, TX 78247 (210) 497-3809
Treasurer Tammy Graham l
Tammy@locationsphotography.com
3300 Joyce Drive, Ft. Worth, TX 76116 (817) 300-0780
Secretary Ross Benton l
Ross@StudioBenton.com
1876 Nacogdoches Rd., San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 804-1188
Councilman-at-Large Jenny Rhea Eisenhauer l
photographybyjennyrhea@hotmail.com
12218 Old Stage Trail, Austin, TX 78750 (512) 626-3309
Councilman-at-Large Randy Pollard l
Randy@L-annimaging.com
54 Superior St., Victoria, TX 77905 (361) 570-8326
Chairman of the Board Stephanie Ludlow l
Stephanielonghorn@yahoo.com
205 N. Mays, Round Rock, TX 78644 (512) 246-0063
Executive Director Doug Box l
DougBox@aol.com
P.O. Box 1120, Caldwell, TX 77836 (979) 272-5200
Texas School Director Don Dickson l
Don@DonDickson.com
1501 West 5th, Plainview, TX 79072 (806) 296-2276
Magazine Editor Bill Hedrick l
Editor@cablelynx.com
1506 E. Leach St., Kilgore, TX 75662 (903) 985-1080
PPA Councilors
No Photographic Competition. No feedback from the judges. No eligibility to earn any of the coveted trophies from the TPPA Annual Photographic Competition…and no say in trying to change any of this.
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hese are just some of the issues that have been remedied with the changes that Texas PPA Members approved to the Texas PPA Bylaws at the Annual Membership Meeting at Summerfest in June. Passage of the proposed bylaws changes means now that more members can participate in our Annual Photographic Competition and can grow from the experience of entering images. Bylaws changes include the renaming and description changes for our two leading membership categories which take place immediately. First, Professional Active will now be known as simply “Professional.” Membership in this category is open to any individual engaged in the business of photography. This is open to full-time and part-time photographers. Limited Associate membership will now be known as “Active” members. This category is open to any individual engaged in an occupation other than photography. Being no longer “limited,” these members now have access to all participation in photographic competition and with voting rights within Texas PPA. Enthusiast, hobbyist and other non-professional photographers will be welcomed in this category. These bylaws changes eliminate the former Out-of-State membership level which effected so many of our out-of-state friends who attend the Texas School of Professional Photography. With the explosive growth of the Texas School of Professional Photography well beyond the borders of Texas, out-of-state students who enroll in the school will now have equal rights with those who register from Texas who pay the same amount of tuition. Student and Staff Associate levels also remain, with student member requirements left as is, and Staff Associate Members are required to be employed by a Professional member. We think these new changes level the playing field to allow all Texas PPA members to learn, grow and thrive with their membership in the Texas Professional Photographers Association.
Gabriel Alonso (Ft. Worth), Brad Barton (Grand Prairie), Doug Box (Caldwell), Don Dickson (Plainview), Cris Duncan (Lubbock), Walter Eagleton (Denton), Elizabeth Homan (San Antonio), Trey Homan (San Antonio), Fonzie Munoz (Corpus Christi), Randy Pollard (Victoria), Cliff Ranson (McAllen). To contact any of your PPA Councilors, you may obtain their phone numbers from the TPPA Membership Directory or visit the TPPA website at www.tppa.org Complete financial information on Texas Professional Photographers Association is available to any TPPA member by contacting Doug Box, Executive Director, P.O. 1120, Caldwell, TX 77836 dougbox@aol.com.
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If you are not a member of Texas PPA, this is my personal invitation to you to join! Email me personally at Steve@SteveKozak.com or call 972-601-9070.
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Texas Professional Photographers Association Convention September 30 - October 2 San Marcos, Texas
Come experience a new look for conventions. Spend time rejuvenating by exploring the roots of your origins in photography. Develop your inner artist by exploring other artists who have the same passion. Feel good about a new you by exploring the large outlet mall that is almost next door. Relax in the large, comfortable rooms of the Embassy Suites. Enjoy a free hot breakfast every day to stoke your creative fires. Experience new products by sharing in hands-on product training. Share your passion with someone else. And leave refreshed. Registration for this event is $129 for TPPA members or $159 for non-members. If you plan to attend any of the Location Excursions, there is an additional fee of $79 for TPPA members or $99 for non-members. Class sizes will be limited, so sign up early!
Test Drive Product Lab - Have you ever wanted to try something out before you bought it? Come share in hands-on demonstrations with the best product representatives in the country. Get answers to your technical questions about a product. Try out new products with your own gear. These vendor-driven sessions will provide a clearer understanding about products and see how they can enhance your photography. Photo Excursions - Bring your gear and get ready for a fun and inspiring photo shoot. These on-location venues provide you with a chance to photograph models and to try out different equipment. At the location will be a short demonstration by a Photo Coach who will be there to assist you. Come experience these one-of-a-kind locations and get ready for something new and unusual. Transportation is provided. People’s Choice Print Competition - You get to be a judge! Entries will be displayed and each attendee votes on their favorite images. Get your images critiqued for free. Then ribbons and trophies will be awarded to the favorites of the show. It’s easy and fun!
Walk-Up Workshops - Come to the ultimate share-and-learn workshop. Learn a new
technique or see an idea demonstrated by one of your peers. This is a very casual and informal learning environment where you walk up to a table that is hosted by a fellow photographer and see techniques, new concepts, or ask for advice. You can spend a couple of minutes checking things out or the entire 45 minutes of the host’s assigned time. These are not sales tables. Everyone is there to assist you in becoming a better photographer.
Inspire Workshops - Be inspired, be motivated, and get recharged! Listen as these photographic artists speak about their lives as photographers. These are relaxed programs that will change the way you think and feel about photography. Some workshops will also include hands-on art projects. All Convention Series - Listen to high impact speakers who will change your life. Discover your inner artist and truly find your passion as a photographer.
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Lindsay Adler
Connor Fuller
Tim Babiak
Dominique Harmon - Barry Nelson
Jennifer Janson
Robin Janson
Marc Bailey
Alison Carlino
Ron Castle
Kim Hartz
Amanda Holloway
Jimmy Kryzak
Doc List
Cliff Ranson
Bryan Welsh
Friday, September 30
9:00 AM 9:00 AM 9:00 AM 3:00 PM 3:00 PM 7:00 PM
- 1:00 PM - 1:00 PM - 1:00 PM - 5:30 PM - 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Excursion: Connor Fuller - “Photographing Weapons” (additional fee required) Excursion: Dominique Harmon & Barry Nelson - “Photographing Seniors” (additional fee required) Excursion: Jim Kryzak - “Photographing Ballet” (additional fee required) Tim Babiak - “Demystify Sales! Secrets for Photographers” Kim Hartz - “Ins and Outs of Pet Photography” Alison Carlino - “Off-Camera Lighting, Daylight to Dark”
Saturday, October 1
7:30 AM 7:30 AM 9:00 AM 9:00 AM 3:30 PM 7:00 PM
- 8:45 AM - 8:45 AM - 11:00 AM - 11:00 AM - 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Inspire Workshop - Jennifer & Robin Janson - “Sports Composites” Inspire Workshop - Marc Bailey - “Simplicity is Genius” Inspire Workshop - Doc List - “The Power of Passion Projects” Inspire Workshop - Ron Castle - “Real Estate Photography” Bryan Welsh - “The Craft of Photography: Using the 12 Elements Every Day” Cliff Ranson - “First Three Songs... No Flash”
Sunday, October 2
7:30 AM 7:30 AM 9:00 AM 2:30 PM
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8:45 AM 8:45 AM 11:00 AM 5:00 PM
Inspire Workshop - Jennifer & Robin Janson - “Pre-School Photography” Inspire Workshop - Marc Bailey - “The ABC’s of C.A.S.H.” All Convention - Amanda Holloway - “Senior Portraiture” All Convention - Lindsey Adler - “Fashion Flair to Wow Your Clients”
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People’s Choice Print Competition and Portfolio Review ...and it is FREE!
A Photo Competition for Photographers of All Levels And YOU Get to Judge! No photo conference would be complete without a Photo Exhibit and the officers and staff of Texas PPA have this event where EVERYONE gets to select the winning images! That’s right, since we’re having a fall conference, and since we’ve just had an Affiliated Print Judging at the recent SWPPA Conference, we’ll have a fun and exciting People’s Choice Photo Contest and you are invited to be a part of it. All attendees are urged to bring two images to the show. They can be new images or they can be images that have already been judged and scored. It doesn’t matter. All of these images will be displayed and numbered and each attendee can vote on their favorite prints of the exhibit! Trophies and ribbons will be awarded to the winners and you might just be one of them! Join the fun and bring TWO prints to this year’s competition. There is NO ENTRY FEE as long as you are registered for PhotoGenesis 2016. Prints will be displayed and attendees will “vote” on their favorite entries. It’s a chance to judge prints for yourself. Prints must be a minimum of 16x20 and a maximum of 20x24 and must be mounted on sturdy artboard backing (minimum 1/8 inch thick, maximum 3/8 inch thick), including the photo itself. Images that are too thick or too thin CANNOT be displayed on our print display racks and therefore will not be judged. In addition, prints cannot be under glass and cannot be framed. Remember, it does NOT matter if your prints have been previously entered! So, bring two of your best prints and see what happens. Awards will be presented on Sunday afternoon. A complete list of rules as well as entry form can be found ONLINE at www.TPPA.org/photogenesis.
Portfolio Review - Have you ever wanted to have your photography reviewed by an expert? This is your chance. You’ll learn what the experts look for and how to improve your photography. These experts will be on hand Saturday afternoon for a “one-on-one” review in private. You will learn more in a few minutes than some learn in a lifetime about making great, winning photographs.
Rules & Entry Forms at http://tppa.org/photogenesis/peoples-choice/
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“They Call Me Little Feather” was made by Angela Navarette, of Plano, Texas. It is an image of her daughter, Evelyn, to honor her Native American roots. All of Angela’s children are registered Lakota Sioux on the Rosebud Reservation in South Dakota. Evelyn is wearing turquoise jewelry fashioned by Angela’s father when she was a young girl. Other elements of the image include a Lakota Sioux Flag emblem, a “dreamcatcher provided by the Dallas Arboretum, and feathers provided by the daughter’s paternal grandmother. The image was captured with a Nikon 70-200 mm lens using natural light from a south facing window with a diffuser used to soften highlights. A small fan was used to blow the hair. “It took me about two months to complete from the time I took her portrait,” explains Angela. “I used displacement mapping to add the feather to the arm as a final touch. All post work was done using Photoshop and the image was printed at BWC Imaging on soft white fine art paper, matted for competition.” The image scored 85 at SWPPA and went into the Loan at IPC in 2015.
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allet is one of the most beautiful forms of dance. The grace and passion that goes into this magnificent art form, is truly extraordinary. Ballet dancers are some of the most incredible athletes around. Photography is an excellent way to capture that passion. The grace of a dancer is something that can be shared through photographs, but to make it more than an ordinary image, it takes skill and lots of practice. Jimmy will show you that you don’t need to know the in’s and out’s of ballet to be able to turn out high quality photographs. Here is some information that is helpful to know when working with dancers.
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“The grace of a dancer is something that can be shared through photographs, but it takes skill and lots of practice.” Jimmy Kryzak TEXAS PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER
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Get to know your Dancer: Some dancers have a favorite position they are most comfortable in. Start by talking to them and letting them tell you what their capabilities are. They may be able to hold certain poses longer that others, and it is important to gather this information beforehand so the maximum amount of time can be spent on actual shooting. Always take the dancers abilities into consideration in each photograph. You want to make them feel comfortable before you even pick up your camera. It is helpful to know some dance vocabulary, so that while you are instructing them, the correct position is communicated. The worst thing for either party would be to say, “Do that jumpy thing,” and expect them to understand what you have in mind. It is always best to have a dance instructor or an advanced dancer at the shoot.
Bring it out: While all dancers are used to being on stage, they may not be as comfortable in front of a camera. It is important to know how to bring out the passion while shooting. This is something Jimmy has been doing for many years and will instruct you on how to make it work for you. With this knowledge more of the photographs will come out as planned and there may be some wonderful surprises scattered in there as well. Land the Pose: Once both the photographer and the dancer are comfortable and warmed up, it is time to capture those amazing shots. Depending on how much time there is set aside for the session, it would be helpful to initially let the dancer just be themselves for awhile. Allow them to get comfortable as they move around. This way you will be able to see and visualize what their perfect position may be. From here, specific poses can be tried out with pirouettes, plies, and jumps. Having said that, however, some of the best shots come from the dancers just relaxing and being themselves. When any profession wants to be expanded, it is important to learn new things. The best way to learn dance photography is to work with these exceptional athletes. Jimmy is offering you this amazing experience. You will learn the steps that need to be taken to make every shot outstanding. In addition to the tips above, you don’t want to forget to just have fun!. So register now to learn Ballet[ography] with Jim Kryzak, on Friday September 30th, from 9 am to 1:00 pm at the Texas PPA PhotoGenesis in San Marcos, Texas.
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MARVINS FAMILY LEGACY GOES BACK 87 YEARS by Bill Hedrick
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or generations of Houstonites, Kaye Marvins Photography has been synonymous with excellence and quality. That legacy dates back to 1929 when a couple of 18 year old immigrants came from their respective home towns in Poland to seek new lives in America. Kaye Marvins married his lovely bride, Sonia, in 1933. For them, it was the “American Dream.” In those early years, Kaye and Sonia lived in Massachusetts where Kaye, a third generation photographer himself, found a job at the famous Bachrach Studio in Boston. Every Friday, he would take the train back to Worcester where Sonia had booked Saturday photo sessions. On Sunday, Kaye would develop the film, retouch and make proofs, print portraits, and then return to his job in Boston on Sunday night. Life wasn’t easy in those days.
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During that same time, Kaye met and worked with Paul Gittings at Bachrach’s studio and, when Gittings bought the Bachrach branch in Houston, Gittings asked Kaye to join him in Texas. Houston would never be the same. However, in 1941 our country was at war and Kaye Marvins took a break from photography to help the war effort, building Liberty Ships at the Houston Shipyards until 1945. In that same year, Kaye and Sonia went into business themselves offering only quality portraits and, later, wedding photography to the elite of the fast-growing city. It didn’t take the people of Houston long to recognize Kaye’s beautiful work and Sonia’s charismatic personality and her unique ability to build a lasting client base.
Elegance, quality, and sophistication all describe Kaye Marvins Photography in Houston, Texas, for four generations of clients. This family legacy that dates back to 1929 when Kaye and Sonia immigrated from Poland.
In 1967, their oldest son, Mike, joined the family business after college and military service with their other son, Buz, following two years later after his own service as a Navy photographer. Together, this family built one of the most successful studios in the United States. After their parents, Kaye and Sonia, passed away, Mike and Buz continued the family business which ultimately served four generations of clients. Now it is retirement time. A tradition of community service that began with Kaye and Sonia in those early years has been carried on by Mike and Buz. The family’s charitable work for their clients and their community has significantly increased throughout the years. In 1985, as a way to mark the studio’s forty years of
success, Mike, with the help of Anne Tucker of the Museum of Fine Arts in Houston, built and donated the Sonia and Kaye Marvins Portrait Collection featuring over eighty portraits by world famous photographers like Edward Weston, Julia Margaret Cameron, Richard Avedon and Edward Steichen. In 1987, the National Council of Business in the Arts awarded the Marvins Studio its highest honor for its role in helping promote The Museum of Fine Arts, The Houston Symphony, The Houston Ballet, and many more. Kaye, Mike, and Buz hold the distinction of each being President of the Texas Professional Photographers Association and Kaye also served as President of SWPPA. Mike is an ASP Fellow and was the first TPPA Fellow in Texas. All three men earned their Master of Photography degrees and have travelled far and wide teaching at seminars and conventions over the years. They were all familiar faces at each TPPA event. The Kaye Marvins Archive of over 250,000 negatives and digital files have been donated to The Houston Metropolitan Research Center of the Houston Library. Reflecting on his own career, Mike Marvins remarked, “All of us became much better photographers, not only by teaching, but by learning and attending conventions and programs and entering print competitions. But the best part for all of us was forging so many lifelong friendships that we cherish to this day.” Those who were fortunate enough to have known Kaye and Sonia and their fine family realize what a true legacy they left behind in this profession and we applaud them for their contribution to the profession of photography.
(Left to right) Buz and Libby Marvins with Mickey and Mike Marvins. For decades, they carried on the business founded by Kaye and Sonia Marvins. Kaye Marvins Photography was located on Montrose in Houston’s Museum District.
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What Photographers Are Saying
About the Texas Professional Photographers Association “Joining the TPPA was one of the smartest things I’ve ever done. It is a great group of professionals who are willing and eager to share their knowledge and friendship. Last year I received my Associate Fellowship award and I look forward to continuing to rack up points through my participation in the TPPA’s exciting activities.” Tom Sergent
“As a TPPA member for several years now, not only have I had access to excellent photography education, I have met some of my best friends. Every year I make new friends and gain opportunities that push me toward reaching new heights.” Angela P. Navarette
Texas PPA
2016-17 Calendar of Events
Dedicated to Serving Our Members
Sept. 30 - Oct. 2, 2016 PhotoGenesis ‘16
Embassy Suites in San Marcos, Texas Join us in San Marcos, Texas, at the beautiful Embassy Suites and spend some time rejuvenating your mind and exploring your roots in photography. See details in this issue.
Membership Categories & Rates Professional Membership $95 - Open to individuals who conform to applicable laws as pertain to a business establishment; and to employees of other
Professional members as described above and to in-plant photographers employed by a firm whose main purpose is not selling photographs.
Active Membership $95 - Open to individuals seriously interested in photography and are engaged in an occupation other than photography. Student Membership $50 - Open to full-time students preparing for a career in photography in a college, or approved vocational or technical school. Students must present proper credentials regarding school, course and instructor. Service Firm $90 - Open to all manufacturers of photographic wholesalers or stock houses, and manufacturers of photographic frames, mounts or other
related items.
Staff Associate Membership $55 - Open to individuals who are employed by Professional members or manufacturers and suppliers of service and supplies to the photographic industry.
2016 TPPA Officers
Ross Benton
Randy Pollard
Secretary
Councilman-At-Large
Jenny Rhea Eisenhauer Councilman-At-Large
Tammy Graham Treasurer
April 23 - 28, 2017
Texas School of Professional Photography Intercontinental Hotel in Addison, Texas
Join 1,000 photographers for the biggest event of its kind in the country! It’s the best education value in the country for world-class instructors and plenty of fun. More info at www.TexasSchool.org.
June 25 - 28, 2017
Summerfest ‘17
La Torretta Lakeside Resort in Conroe, Texas Combine a vacation and a seminar at this beautiful resort on Lake Conroe. It’s for the entire family! Watch for more information in this publication or at www.TPPA.org.
Join Texas PPA NOW at www.TPPA.org
Steve Kozak President
Stephanie Ludlow
Trey Homan
Vice-President
Chairman of the Board
(promo code: TexasProPhoto16)
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Second Annual Summerfest Huge Success! by
Steve Kozak
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ummerfest 2016 is now in the books and what an outstanding event it was. Summerfest is so unique because it blends the educational opportunities of a photographic conference with a vacation retreat for the entire family. I’m pretty sure there is no other event in photography that accomplishes this. With photographers, vendors, families and kids, we saw close to 300 enjoy this extraordinary event on the shores of Lake Conroe at the La Torretta Resort. The La Torretta Resort is a wonderful venue for Summerfest because it offers something for everyone. The fun begins with the water park. From the laid back Lazy River to the adventurous water slides, kids and adults made sure to get in a lot of pool time to help cool of during the warm East Texas afternoons. We also saw families taking time out to fish from the docks on the property, enjoy the 24 hour putt-putt course and just sitting on the shores of Lake Conroe visiting with old friends and enjoying the breezes coming in off the water. As always, Summerfest kicked off with the annual TPPA Photographic Competition. TPPA proudly unveiled its new digital judging station which features three monitors for the six judges to view the images and a computer and monitor for running the entire competition. We had 89 print cases and over 350 images and albums for our judges to evaluate. TPPA ensures the results are representative of District and IPC results by using only judges from PPA’s International Print Competition and jurors who are in training. We brought back our Image Competition Boot Camp led by Mark McCall. This one-day workshop was structured to help those who want to begin entering images in the competition and those who want a higher degree of success. By gaining a better understanding of the judging process and how to prepare images, participants increase their chances of getting a good score. We heard nothing but high praises from those who enlisted in our boot camp. Sunday night kicked off with a free picnic meal for all attendees and their family at the TPPA Lakeside Villa sponsored by our vendors. Thanks to ACI Labs, H&H Color Lab, Koy Lab, WHCC, BWC, Artesian Backgrounds, UniAlbums, PPA Charities, Sweet Light, Serendipity Albums, Millers, Pro Photo and Arlington Camera for their generous support of Summerfest. New this year was TPPA Poolside. Arrangements were made with La Torretta to open up the pool each night for exclusive use of Summerfest attendees. This really brought back the feel of our old summer seminars in Kerrville as everyone gathers around in chairs to visit while the kids continue to enjoy the pool.
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Best Multi-Maker Album by a Master “Cali & Clay” by Melanie Hall
Best Portrait of a Group, ASP Elite, Lexjet Award “When Mom Met Dad” by Bree Adams
Best Portrait of a Child “The Shell Collectors” by Elizabeth Homan Best Master Artist by a Master “The Great Race” by Bree Adams
Best Illustrative Scenic & Best of Show “Misty Morning” by Deanna Duncan
Best Master Artist General Collection by Non-Master “Bedtime Stories” by Mickey Staudt
Best Illustrative Commercial “Fulton Street Station” by Cris Duncan
Best Portrait of a Man & Best Photographic Open by a Master “The Taxidermist” by Francie Baltazar
Best Illustrative Sports Event “Eye on the Prize” by Deanna Belser
Best Illustrative Aerial “A Morning Walk on the Water” by John Rogers
Kodak Gallery Award & Distinguished Print Ribbon “Heaven Sent” by Francie Baltazar
President’s Theme Trophy “Sisters” by Yvette Griffith
Best First Time Entry & Distinguished Print Ribbon “Mischief in the Making” by Karen Butts
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Best General Album in General Exhibit by Non-Master “Senior Moments” by Daniel Fermaint
Best General Album by a Master “Urban Love” by Francie Baltazar
Best Illustrative Wildlife & Best Illustrative by a Master “Hidden Treasure” by Aileen Harding Best Classic Portrait “Ashes” by Yvette Griffith
Best Portrait of a Wedding or Social Event “The Heiress” by Francie Baltazar
Best Portrait of a Woman & Best Photographic Open by Non-Master “The Huntress” by Phaneendra Gudapati
Best Illustrative Architectural “Verizon Theater” by Victoria Kemp
Best Portrait of an Animal “How to Pick Up Bitches” by Dominique Harmon
Best Restoration “Wedding Memories” by Catherine Dybala
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Best Photographic Open by a Student “Cloaked Beauty” by Ginger Fosdick
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Best Illustrative by a Student “Sins of the Mother” by Gitte Barnhouse
Best Illustrative Fine Art, Best Illustrative by Non-Master, Fuji Masterpiece, Certified Trophy “Closure” by Randy Pollard
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Best Master Artist by a Student “Disappearing Before My Eyes” by Mireya Salinas
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“Pedestrian Web” by John Rogers
“Afternoon Delight” by Laura Bennett
“Dinner for Eight” by Laura Pollard
“Trust Me” by Brooke Kasper
“Candlelight Recital” by Phyllis Kuykendall
“Italian Harvest” by John Rogers
“Neon Rocket” by Luis Esparza
“God’s Artwork” by Diane Botello
“Til My Last Breath” by Cristie Reddehase
“The Landing” by Freddie Contreras
“Le Papillon” by Dominique Harmon
“Cat’s Got Your Balls” by Cristie Reddehase
“Wait for Me” by Debra Klawetter
“Take My Love” by Leslie Kitten
“Nailed It!” by Haley Maugere
“Santa’s Magical Workshop” by Chris Smith
“Shadow Dancer” by Aileen Harding
“Reflection” by Marta Gulbe
“Nowhere To Go But Up” by Chris Smith
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“The Quest” by Brad Barton
“Architectural Ascent” by Blake Taylor
“Practice Invites Perfection” by Debbie Riggs
“Things That Scare Me” by Gitte Barnhouse
“Brothers In Arms” by Dominique Harmon
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“Soul Man” by Melanie Hall
“Nestled In The Hills” by Laura Bennett
“Malcom In The Middle” by Dominique Harmon
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“Maria del Carmen” by Mireya Salinas
“Political Prisoner” by Randy Pollard
“Zaylee” by Katie Amber
“Their Journey Together Must End” by Tammy Novak
“Our Lady of Tempera” by Jennifer Fauteck Asebedo
“Just Waiting” by Yosef Yetimgeta
“Temptation” by Ginger Fosdick
“Baby Karl” by Jennifer McGraw
“Squished” by Josh Jordan
“Starburst” by Carol Scott
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“Shift Work” by Fonzie Munoz
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Monday kicked off with three programs which included Dominique Harmon and Barry Nelson from Lubbock. They shared their approach to a successful senior business. TPPA member Cris Duncan introduced techniques for creating commercial photography providing an avenue for a new income stream for portrait photographers. Our third program went to the dogs‌ and cats... as Margaret Bryant shared how she works with animals to create innovative pet portraits. Monday continued with an inspiring program presented by Francie Stonestreet and Gary and Kathy Meek brought back their day-long class for those preparing for the PPA Certification Class. Twenty photographers signed up for the class and fifteen of them sat for the test on Tuesday morning. Bree Adams rounded out Monday with her outstanding class on maternity and newborn photography. Tuesday began with a repeat of the three morning classes from Monday and the tee off for the annual TPPA Golf Scramble. Three teams of golfers competed for glory and prizes while enjoying a day on the beautiful and challenging course at La Torretta. The morning continued with a class that created a lot of buzz and energy presented by Gary Hughes and head shot photography. The room was packed! The afternoon saw Stephen Thetford presenting a program on HDR and Kimberly Smith speaking about inspiration. Tuesday evening, everyone gathered lakeside at the TPPA Villa for a good old-fashioned fish fry. A huge thank you to Jenny Eisenhauer and Ross Benton and their crew for pulling off a spectacular effort feeding all of those hungry people. The awards program on Tuesday was a time to honor and reward the hard work of TPPA members who entered photographic competition. We also introduced the new TPPA Star Volunteer Award for those who served at least three hours at Summerfest. Volunteers recorded over 450 hours to make this a wonderful experience for everyone in attendance. The awards ceremony was capped off with Austin Community College being presented with the PPA National Award from Texas PPA. Wednesday closed with a program on boudoir photography with Meghan Garner which included sharing ideas about marketing and sale and the opportunity to photograph models in class. By the feedback we heard, Summerfest continues to be a hit. The only thing that would make it better is to see you there next year!
2016 Gallery Collection Book Available Online Now
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or the fourth year, Texas PPA has published a beautiful, full color, 8x8 book featuring the winning images from TPPA Summerfest. Included are the Trophy and Ribbon winners as well as prints scoring 80 or above (Honor of Exhibition). You can order your own copy online at www.TexasProPhotoMagazine.com for $34 (plus tax and shipping). Gallery Books from 2015, 2014, and 2013 are also available but the 2013 copies do not include Honor of Exhibition images.
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“Photographic artists are called upon to be problem-solving creatives, and this was a day I’d have to employ that skill in spades.”
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s I packed my truck for the shoot, the ominous skies were dumping rain. My client, a lovely and affluent mom, called me and was obviously quite stressed. Her large family had come especially for this event and she was worried about postponing. But even still, I myself don’t like postponing shoots, especially for bad weather. It’s always wiser to go ahead and get what images you can when you can. I reassured her, “The shoot will go off beautifully. Rainy days are great and we’ll make it work.” I imagined shooting during a drizzly lull, or worst case I could use the magnificent home’s interior. Photographic artists are called upon to be problem-solving creatives, and this was a day I’d have to employ that skill in spades. Still, creativity must not surpass technical skill. The pro must capture life beautifully in the camera instead of the hit-or-miss exercise, which forces one to over-use Photoshop to patch up problems. Technical ability also makes for a faster workflow, and educated high-end clients often see through the lack of technical skills.
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Finally we must all learn to sell. Artistic praise is seductive and often overpowers the need to get adequate compensation, but selling success can be learned and creative people are especially great at sales with the right help. My weeklong photography workshop at Texas School is hands-on for beginners to pros, and we focus hard on those three areas – creativity, technical knowhow, and business/sales. All three were especially needed to conquer this rainy shoot. During the storm I arrived at the client’s home and staked out a location in their front driveway using their house as background despite hearing some grumblings. I metered the stormy sky and home, and set up each light and piece of gear manually. I don’t like worrying about output. I want the assurance of manual control so that things work perfectly. Then I covered my gear and hoped for a lull. The wet ground necessitated standing poses, so when the rain slowed to a drizzle I called everyone outside and began grouping people together. I take a second to visualize so the posing goes faster. Many times for speed of composition and as an icebreaker with kids, I just pick up children and place them where I want them. I also have a rule for posing larger groups: individual families must be placed together – kids can never be separated from parents to fill in visual holes somewhere else.
Once set up, I uncovered my gear and began my silly puppet show routine that’s evolved over the years. I stopped being embarrassing years ago because it works. Kids and adults relax and give me real smiles, letting go of their phony, practiced grins. It is especially gratifying when little babies that can’t talk, laugh the hardest, and the sound of babies laughing makes everyone’s smiles more genuine. I only shoot 3-5 images of any set and then move on to something different, and that goes for groups too. This simplifies the whole process, makes it easier to pick a favorite, and also helps the shoot move quickly. That’s critical for keeping kids and stressed clients happy, and is extra handy for rainstorms. After taking five images of the big group, I shot breakdowns, starting with the biggest family to the smallest, again only taking about 3-5 images of each family. It may seem risky to shoot so little, but it gets easier as creativity and technical prowess become engrained in your habits and procedures. Still, as fast as I moved, I only got two smaller families finished before the sky fell! The rain hammered down. Amidst screams everyone ran for cover, but I still had more groups to shoot. I could have set up in their home where it was warm and dry, but I wanted all their images to work together visually. I imagined selling them wall collages and albums where all the colors matched, and I wasn’t giving up on that. TEXAS PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER
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So I stayed outside and set up under the home’s atrium that can be seen behind the earlier groups. It blocked the falling rain enough that I could finish the shoot outside though I had to adjust my ISO and shutter speeds to keep the darkening night from going black. No matter how quickly you work, kids hit a wall and run out of steam and no trick or puppet show will get them to smile. And that point is usually when mom wants a shot with all her grandkids. But even a mix of crying and happy kids makes for a great portrait when their attention is toward the camera. With the shoot over, I knew I had solved the first big obstacle, but the sales appointment brought another tough hurdle, the kind that kills a big sale. However, by employing a creative sales technique, I sold a 7-foot wide canvas. In my class at the Texas School of Professional Photography, we discuss those sales techniques and much more. These are fun classes packed with specifics where you’ll see lighting in new ways, become more technically savvy, and learn my course on the Psychology of Pricing and Sales... skills that saved this sale. So until then, happy shooting and until next time, America.
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Austin Community College and Texas PPA have worked together to establish extraordinary standards for training professional photographers since Gilmore Williams envisioned this unique concept back in 1968. From its inception, the photography program at ACC was designed to be much more than just a photography class for hobbyists. “At Austin Community College, we’re big believers in teaching our students about the business and technical sides of photography,” says Department Chair, Bill Woodhull. “In today’s market, you have to be technically proficient as well as business savvy.” Most recently, ACC has evolved their Fundamentals classes to be more accessible to the community by streamlining the material to include camera and digital processing skills into a single course. They’ve also introduced a new advanced course called “Photographic Lab Techniques” which features in-depth processing with Capture One and Photoshop, high-end fashion and portrait retouching, large-format fine printing, and working with a curator to further a body of work. In addition, ACC has added Profoto B1 and B2 off-camera flash systems and has acquired several of the new Signa Art lenses to compliment their range of professional Canon and Nikon kits. In 2014 and 2016, the ACC Professional Photography Department hosted the Association of Texas Photography Instructors (ATPI) Winter Conference. The intensive, two day summit was a concentrated experience for high school students interested in photography. Over 50 faculty members, staff and volunteers from ACC’s Professional Photography, Radio Television and Film, and Visual Communication departments led dozens of hands-on workshops, covering topics such as studio lighting, introduction to video, printing, advanced digital photography tools and editing techniques. In addition, 41 separate high schools attended, with more than 450 students and instructors across Texas, California and Kansas.
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ustin Community College and the Texas Professional Photographers Association have a rich history together. Gilmore Williams, President of Texas PPA in 1970, was the founder of the program. That original program produced an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in “Professional Photography” and a Certificate Program called “Photographic Artist” that included retouching as well as copy and restoration. When Austin Community College opened its doors in 1973, the Photography Department has been a valued part of the institution, interfacing with photographic associations such as Texas PPA and placing practitioners statewide, nationally, and internationally. In 1986, Kathryn Watts-Martinez was hired by Gilmore Williams. Then, in 1990, Lynn Jones, a graduate of Brooks Institute of Professional Photography replaced Williams. As a “Capstone Experience,” students were then required to become a member of Texas PPA and to enter the print competition at the summer seminar and have been taking top honors ever since. By 1992, it was obvious to many that digital imaging was the future of photography and it was at this time that Bill Woodhull joined the team. Woodhull had three years of industrial digital image capture and a main frame up-loading experience. In 2004, Woodhull was named Department Chair and, shortly thereafter, ACC eliminated film training, making it the first 100% digital photography program!
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Austin Community College and the Texas Professional Photographers Association have worked together to establish extraordinary standards for training professional photographers since Gilmore Williams envisioned the concept back in 1968. Since that time, this partnership has been a model for similar programs throughout the country. Success comes from specialized training coupled with the desire to succeed and both ACC and Texas PPA are dedicated to the success of professional photographers both today and tomorrow. Therefore, it is only fitting and proper that Austin Community College was presented with this year’s National Award from Texas PPA at the awards presentation at Summerfest ‘16. To learn more about the photography program at Austin Community College, visit their website at www.austincc.edu/photo. To meet the staff and students, plan to attend the next TPPA Summerfest in 2017.
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“Bridal Elegance” was created by Francie Baltazar Stonestreet, M.Photog, Cr, CPP. The bride wanted something grand and formal for her bridal portrait so Francie chose this regal location. For competition, she chose this portrait because of the leading line from the staircase and “S” curve created by that and the bride. The image was shot with a Canon 5dMIII with 24-70 2.8 lens at ISO 1000, f4.5, at 1/125. There is a speed light 12 feet up with 60 inch parabolic modifier. Post production removed a shadow on the wall and brought out the detail in the dress using Photoshop. Francie is a big believer in getting it right in camera first. She is the principle photographer with FireHeart Photography. Print competition provides her with the opportunity to really push her creative skills which translates into more creative work with clients. She is two time winner of Houston Photographer of the Year, TPPA Best Child Portrait and Best Portrait of a Bride, SWPPA Grand Imaging Award for Best Wedding Album, PPA Silver Photographer of the Year, and many other prestigious awards. She is a published author and has a new book about wedding photography coming out later this year. TEXAS PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER
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Contributors: Heart of Texas - Tom Sergent; Dallas - Angela Navarette
Dallas Guild - The Dallas PPA Guild hosted Elizabeth Homan at the May monthly meeting with a full day workshop. She discussed family portraits, posing, marketing, pricing and destination photography. Winners of the monthly print competition for each category were: Portrait, David Quisenberry & Fujiko Yamamoto; Illustrative, David Alley & Dan Bartlett; Scenic, Paul Zellers & Jim Irwin; Wedding, Yoset Yetimgeta; Wedding Album, Hoang Vu; Artist Division. Bree Adams. David Quisenberry won the Eagle Award.
Heart of Texas Guild - The July meeting of the Heart of Texas Guild hosted Doc List. He presented an excellent program on preparing for, shooting and post processing composites in Photoshop. Doc took several images from conception through being a finished project and showed the practical work as he completed it. Another real plus to his presentation was providing us with a “cheat-sheet” so attendees didn’t have to take notes and could concentrate on what he was doing. Doc entertained everyone and encouraged questions throughout his presentation.
The June meeting hosted Meghan Garner & Ashley Diamond Siegert. They showed attendees how they partner to build their individual businesses. Winners of our monthly print competition for each category were: Portrait, David Edmonson & Bree Adams; Illustrative, Ian Miller & David Alley; Scenic, Pam McGraw & Shawna Hinkel; Wedding, JB Sallee; Wedding Album, Hoang Vu; Artist Division, Tammy Novak. David Edmonson won the Eagle Award. Congratulations to all for a job well done!
The July Professional Photographer of the Year Print Competition was won by Rhonda Williams (first place) and Heather Hitt (second place). The Associate Division was won by Darrell Vickers (first place) and Rick Duhrkopf (second place). There was also a challenge competition with the subject of “water.” Rick Duhrkopf won first place and Darrell Vickers won second place.
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