Message from the Governor Joan Grippo: Norfolk’s own Glen McClure amazed us with his exquisite B&W portraits and landscapes and stories of how he created them. This month is our VPPA convention at the Renaissance in Portsmouth. Registration is open for the VPPA convention. Invite friends you know who are interested in learning more about what VPPA has to offer.
Please register as soon as possible. Commit to the number of images you wish to enter and do so early to avoid late fees! Join us at our March 13 meeting featuring Virginia Reel speaker Ted Linzac weddings, dynamic lighting, fashionable posing. Hosted by Tracy McGee and Jeff Kaiser at: Kaiser Custom Images 401 Waters Street Chesapeake VA 23322 Hoping your new year is sunny and bright and filled with peace, love, and laughter.
FEBRUARY 16 - 19 CONVENTION The 2018 VPPA convention Sweet Dreams & Steam-Powered Machines with a Steampunk Themed Twist will be held February 16-19 at the Renaissance hotel, 425 Water St., Portsmouth, VA 23704
Speakers include: Jeff Dachowski, Amy Feick, Rob Behm, Gregory Daniel, Elizabeth Homan and Christie Newell.
GOOD NEWS FOR ALL DISTRICTS: The VPPA state board has approved an education allowance to each district for the 5 Virginia Reel speakers.
MARCH 13 MEETING – TED LINCZAC (Note New date) TOPICS: Weddings, dynamic lighting, fashionable posing. PPA Masters of Photography Rachel and Ted Linczak are the owners and primary photographers for Linczak Photography. After starting their business in the summer of 2006, they quickly became one of the most sought after photography studios in Northeast Ohio. Although, their talents in photography cover many different areas, wedding photography is their choice of profession. Their style is a mixture of photojournalism, traditional portraiture, as well as their own signature style that focuses on the relationships and connections between their clients. Ted and Rachel have attention to detail as well as an eye for unique imagery. Their instincts lead them off the beaten path as they continuously challenge themselves to not only stay current, but make new trends and set new precedents in the field of wedding photography. Their energy and love for their craft is evident in their approach to every session they do. “The world of photography, not only for weddings, but for everything, has changed dramatically”, Ted says. “What is normal today will already be done tomorrow. Our goal is to constantly be one step ahead.” http://www.linczakphoto.com/
APRIL 19 MEETING – AURORA DE LUCA TOPIC: Babies and newborns Aurora De Luca is a wedding and portrait photographer who brings an artistic and photojournalistic style to the Boston scene. Growing up in the wedding and event industry, she was always inspired by contemporary, colorful, and classic designs, which has influenced her unique style. In 2007, Aurora De Luca Photography Studio was launched with an amazing fusion of her passion, experience, and vision to bring simply beautiful imagery to New England weddings and destinations.
Her works have been featured in Boston Magazine wedding edition, Southern New England Weddings magazine, Brides.com and was voted first place as Boston’s A-List wedding photographer in 2010. Aurora holds a professional photography certification from Boston University and a Bachelor’s degree in International Business from ITESM in Mexico. http://auroradeluca.com/
MAY 15 MEETING - LEIGH LAFOREST TOPICS: High end sports images, avoid paying commissions Owner/Director of Sales & Marketing- JL Photo Inc. Davison, Michigan Leigh has taken her many years of sales, marketing, and customer service experience to help build JL Photo Inc.’s extensive reach within the state of Michigan. They are leaders in the high volume youth sports photography business. Because of her willingness to excel and to provide a positive photo day experience for all her clients, she has been extremely successful in maintaining and growing client relationships that have increased her client base substantially. http://jlphotoco.com
JUNE 11 MEETING – JENNIFER AND ROBIN JANSON Topic: Owning and operating a profitable preschool business Jennifer started Sock Monkey Photography more than twelve years ago focusing specifically on Pre-Schools. She had no…none…zero…zip experience with a camera much less a photography business. She just knew it was something she wanted to pursue. After witnessing her passion and seeing some success Robin soon joined the team. Robin Janson has earned the Certified Professional Photographer designation from the PPA and Photographic Craftsman. He serves on the PPA’s Speaker Selection Committee and is a former board member of the BVPPA. http://photoxok.org/RobinJanson
JULY 19 MEETING – Angela Lawson
TOPIC: Certification Education Angela is a Certified Professional Photographer (CPP), Photographic Craftsman, and a member of Professional Photographers of America, as well as a member of her local and state affiliates. She believes that it is important to continue to improve her skills, stay abreast of the industry, and prove her competence through certification, as well continuing education. She participates annually in PPA's International Print Competition, where she has received high honors, with many of her images receiving outstanding merits, and one image went on to be placed in the prestigious Loan Collection Book, and another into PPA's Showcase Book. http://www.aglphotography.net/wp/
Summer Seminar August 10 - 14, 2018 Fredericksburg Hospitality House Confirmed Speakers and Programs include: Tony Corbell - Master of Lighting - short class Tony Corbell - Extra Day for Extra Pay on Mastering the Light Rachel Boer and Dori Howell - In Person Sales Marketing and Sales Round Table and Print Critique
Photoshop Corner For better black and white photos, use a black and white adjustment layer and use the six color sliders to adjust.
Chapter Officers GOVERNOR Joan Grippo joan11488@aol.com 757-286-1336 LT. GOVERNOR Jamie Young jamiejyoungphotography@gmail.com
TREASURER Steven Radcliffe slrimagery@gmail.com SECRETARY Greg Avant Gavant@cox.net 757-685-2213