Message from Governor Anne Companion Happy Spring everyone! It was fantastic to see so many of you at March's meeting; let's keep it up! Some of you may have already seen that I have been creating an event on Facebook for each month's meeting and this is a good way to spread the word about the VPPA to your local photographer friends who aren't members (yet!). You can share the event on your own page or invite friends directly. Thanks to those who are already doing this! I'll keep posting the events for each meeting in our group. See you soon! ~Anne
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March Meeting – Unleashing Your Creativity with Ramone What a tremendous turnout for Ramone’s presentation on Unleashing Your Creativity. He provided us with ways to think outside the box in our photography to keep it fresh and exciting not only for our clients but for us a well. Take risks and remember to have fun with your craft. A big thank you to Kaiser Custom Images for hosting! Ramone will have an exhibit in Town Center on May 17th. Let’s all support him as he takes another creative step in his career. More details to come.
Speakers April-September Thank you Joan Grippo for setting up the following speakers! In April, well known wildlife photographer Jim Hansen will offer tips on capturing birds in flight and wildlife in general. Follow him on Facebook. Bob Harper will host the meeting. May's speaker is Roger Mitchell of motiontography.com Topics are landscapes and cityscapes and how he does what he does to make his great images. Kaiser Custom Images will host.
June Bob Harper is our presenter and host and will cover studio lighting. July is our summer social and Bill Grace will provide a demo of drone photography. Bill will select the location best suited to the demo. Stayed tuned for more information. August 19-21 is our Summer Seminar in Fredericksburg.
Although we do not usually have a meeting in August, this year is an exception. On August 29, we have Ohio-based portrait photographer Tj Houston.
JT Blenker will talk about Nightscapes and astrophotography on September 25. He comes highly recommended by Mary Fisk-Taylor.
Mark your calendars and tell a friend!
2018 Convention: It’s never too early to start thinking about convention! The theme for 2018 VPPA convention is Sweet Dreams & Steam-Powered Machines! It will be held Feb 16-19 at the Renaissance Hotel in Portsmouth. TIDEWATER! Check in with our convention Chairperson, Erin Clark, to find out how you can assist. Let’s help make it amazing!
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Chapter Officers GOVERNOR Anne Companion, CPP info@annecompanionphotography.com (757) 630-5860 LT. GOVERNOR Joan Grippo joan11488@aol.com 757-286-1336 TREASURER Steven Radcliffe slrimagery@gmail.com SECRETARY Jamie Young jamiejyoungphotography@gmail.com