VIRGINIA PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHERS’ ASSOCIATION
TIDEWATER DISTRICT
Learn how to up your sales with ProSelect Enroll in this month’s class (details on page 2)
2014 OFFICERS GOVERNOR
LT GOVERNOR
TREASURER
SECRETARY
Richard St.Peter, FP
Erin L. Clark, CPP
Tracy McGee, CPP, AFP
Bob Harper, CPP
rstpeter@charter.net
images@enephoto.com
tracy@kaiserphoto.com
bob@bobharper
(757) 472-2955
(757) 513-0388
photography.com
(757) 372-7021
MAY 2014 | VOL. 19 #4
(757) 325-8300
VIRGINIA PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHERS’ ASSOCIATION
A Look Back...
This month’s meeting...
We thank John Warters for hosting last month’s
Host:
Erin Clark
Robert Harris for his informative presentation about
Where:
E-n-E Photography, 1777 London Bridge Road- Suite 202
maintaining revelance to our clients in an ever
(corner of Dam Neck & London Bridge)
When:
Monday, May 19th.
ProSelect Workshop from 3:00PM - 5:00PM.
Social at 7:00PM. Meeting at 7:30PM
From the April Meeting
Tidewater Chapter meeting. We also appreciate
changing profession of photography.
VPPA Membership Application What prompted you to become a member of VPPA? Who encouraged you to join? When you think of these answers, remember that there are photographers in our community who have not yet been introduced to the benefits of becoming a member of VPPA. Share
Guest Speaker & ProSelect Workshop: Miranda Durrer-Davis, the sales manager for Gitchell’s Photography Studio.
How to Rock Your Next Sale! Sales are something that our business relies on. Come join me, Miranda Durrer-Davis, on May 19th from 3:00PM - 5:00PM at E-n-E Photography
your stories and experiences with them.
to learn how to better your sales or refresh your skills in Time Exposure’s
Do you have a colleague or a member of your staff
There is no better way to improve your sales skills than in front of a
that is interested in becoming a member of VPPA? No need to look any further. The membership application can be downloaded by clicking here or visiting VPPA.org.
ProSelect software. The sales presentation is your chance to shine. client. And it’s a wonderful way to connect with your potential clients on a more personal and memorable level. If you can succeed at selling in this setting, you can sell anything. You can seize upon the opportunity to interact with prospective customers in a setting to inform future offers such as family portraits (maternity, baby, children, seniors,) headshots, business/corporation jobs and contracts. So come learn how to better your sales. It is a win-win! * Cost to enroll in this class will be $15 for members, $35 for non-members.
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VIRGINIA PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHERS’ ASSOCIATION
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WAKE THE LIGHT PHOTO WORKSHOPS AND TOURS
BUTTERFLY FLUTTERBY
will immerse you in butterfly action at Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens
on May 27th - 29th. This wonderful facility is photographer friendly and provides a wide variety of butterfly species. Personalized attention throughout both days. If you have questions or wish to register, email Mollie Isaacs at awakethelight@charter.net, or call (757) 773-0194. I hope to see you in Richmond!
Details here http://awakethelight.com/butterfly-workshop/
Notes from the Librarian
Each month we will feature a few available titles that the library has. Contact Timorah Beales, the Librarian, to check them out.
Photo Recipes Live, Behind the Scenes with Scott Kelby DVD and companion book. Watch Scott put together sets from scratch, both in studio and on location. He has an amazing knack for teaching!
Off-Camera Flash by Neil van Niekerk. 2011 Learn how beautiful and powerful speedlights can be! Transform your photography with transportable equipment.
The Lucrative Photographer by Mark D. Till. 2002. Maximize profitability, create a balance between personal and professional life and learn how to become indispensible to your clients.
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VIRGINIA PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHERS’ ASSOCIATION
OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP at NORFOLK BOTANICAL GARDENS How to make better pictures using your digital camera photographing flowers, landscapes and people in beautiful Botanical Gardens with
WILLIAM S. McINTOSH William McIntosh one of the world’s top 5 photographers (Creative Image Magazine,1998) and one of the seven top portrait photographers in the world (Eastman Kodak,1989)
THE PROGRAM: • Lighting
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• Sun versus Shade
Photograph what you love to
• How to get everything in focus
photograph
• When to use a tripod
Photographing people outdoors
• Zoom or prime lenses, which is best
• Indoor /Outdoor
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• Use of flash outdoors
• Beyond Basics
Use of telephoto and wide-angle
• Flash on camera
• Finding and Creating “Direction of
lenses
• Natural light versus flash indoors
Light” How to get shallow depth of field
We will take lots of pictures! Bring your camera with big SD cards & the camera manual.
DATE:
TUITION:
May 20th 3:30PM - 7:00PM
$125 (checks/ cash) * The tuition does not include entry fee for Norfolk Botanical Gardens.
MEETING POINT: McIntosh Portraits Studio 2272 West Great Neck Rd/ Corner of Shore Dr. (at Seashore Shoppes behind Plaza Azteca restaurant) Phone 757-496-4330 / wsm@aol.com
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