**MAY MEETING** - Update in Speakers In May, we have a change in speakers. Roger Mitchell is unable to be with us. However, we do have a speaker from Aerophoto America in Virginia Beach. Shaleen Wallace and Ron Brown specialize in Aerial, Architectural, and Commercial photography. For some amazing photos, check out their website at www.aerophotoamerica.com Either Shaleen Wallace or Ron Brown will be our speaker depending on their schedules. Join us May 15 for this meeting hosted by: Jeannie Hobbs of Hobbs Photography 857 Battlefield Blvd S. Chesapeake, VA 23322
JUNE MEETING On June 20th, Bob Harper will present a half day of learning about studio lighting and will be our host and evening speaker as well. Free for members. $25 for non-members. Bob Harper at Bob Harper Photography 120 West Queens Way, Suite 100 Hampton, VA 23669
JULY SUMMER SOCIAL July’s Summer Social will be held at Fort Monroe where Tidewater’s own Bill Grace will present a drone demonstration in the picnic area. Stay tuned.
SUMMER SEMINAR on August 19-21 in Fredericksburg.
SEPTEMBER JT Blenker of Dallas, TX, will talk about Nightscapes and astrophotography on Monday September 25. He comes highly recommended by Mary Fisk-Taylor. Check out his photos at www.jtblenker.com Stay tuned. Chesapeake/Virginia Beach
OCTOBER In October, Anne Companion will do a half day of learning how to take beautiful baby portraits and will host the meeting in her studio: 112 Kings Way Hampton, VA 23669
NOVEMBER Print critique. DECEMBER Our HOLIDAY social.
Mark your calendars now for the 2018 convention in Portsmouth, VA!
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!