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Message from Governor Anne Companion I hope everyone's year has gotten off to a good start! I'm looking forward to the convention in Roanoke and to seeing all of my VPPA friends there; I hope many of you plan to make it. Don't forget to get registered for the convention on the VPPA website and to get your images submitted for competition!

Anne

112 Kings Way Hampton, VA Certified Professional Photographer www.annecompanionphotography.com 757-630-5860 Portrait Photography in Hampton and Newport News, Virginia January Meeting – Drone Photography with Bill Grace Bill’s program was very informative and covered everything from getting certified as a Pilot in Charge by the FAA to ways to make drone photography a profitable part of the photographer’s business. He brought several drones for everyone to check out as well. In an ever changing profession, it’s always important to see what may be able to incorporate in your business and bring fresh new ideas for your clientele. Thank you Bill!


February is our convention. See Rule Changes and Convention details below. March Speaker March meeting will be hosted by: Kaiser Custom Images 401 Waters Rd Chesapeake, VA 23322

Renowned portrait photographer and former VPPA member Ramone of Ramone Photography (Ramone.com) in Virginia Beach will be our speaker. He will discuss ways to Develop your Creativity. We look forward to seeing him and hope you all can join us! Don’t forget to bring a friend!

April Speaker TBA Special Recognition: Please join me in celebrating two of Tidewater’s talented photographers. Anne Companion and Becky Clark received their Master of Photography Degrees at Imaging USA. Job well done, ladies! TIDEWATER!!!


VPPA Competition Rule Changes SOME of the NEW VPPA print competition rule changes include the following: Instead of a print case fee, photographers will pay $15 per image and can enter as many as they want; however, only the top 6 scores will count toward awards. NO more print entries at VPPA; it will be digital only. and upload their images at www.printcompetition.com.

Members need to register

Critiques will be available for $10/image.

VPPA Convention Reminders 2017 VPPA convention with a Rock Star theme will be held in Roanoke, VA, February 17 through February 21. Registration is open. ACCESS CODE is virginiappa. Reserve your room as soon as possible. Holiday Inn Valley View 3315 Ordway Drive NW Roanoke VA 24017 And don’t forget to order your Rock Star swag! Tee shirts are available on the VPPA website.


Checkout some of the Convention speakers listed below and new IPC rules on the last page. SPEAKERS: Russ Harrington – http://www.russharrington.com – Pre-Con Speaker Kira Derryberry – www.kiraderryberryphotography.com Adrien Hansen – www.adrianhenson.com Chris and Deana Duncan – www.chrisduncanphotography.com Randy McNeilly – www.mcneillyphotography.com


Changes Coming to IPC 2017! Every year the International Photographic Competition (IPC) sees substantial growth in the number of entries, merited and loan images, and jurors and volunteers. Our goal is to ensure that the competition continues to thrive. With that in mind, we want to share some changes to the competition, beginning with the 2017 District Photographic Competition. These changes refer to judging procedures and entry regulations. For example, entries into the Artist Competition will now be required to have guide images within the entry. Other rules include entrants in the Photographic Open category being required to have made all elements in the entry. Entries involving elements from other artists may be entered into the Artist Competition. The above rules are just a few of the changes made to the competition guidelines. The new changes are critical to your personal achievement in the competition, and the overall success of the event. Please familiarize yourself with the new regulations before you enter the competition, and contact PPA for any needed clarification. We continue to encourage members to take advantage of these incredible educational opportunities. Read a summary of the changes here and look for the 2017 district rules and schedules this fall!


Professional Photographers of America - PPA 229 Peachtree St. NE, #2200, Atlanta, GA 30303 800.786.6277 | csc@ppa.com | PPA.com

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


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