VPPA Blue Ridge District February 2015
From the Governor...
In this issue: •
From the Governor P.1
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Potential Interest P.2
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From the Lt Gov P.3
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Upcoming P.3
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Helpful Links P.4
Hello Blue Ridge VPPA!!! The time has finally come for our Annual Convention in Richmond and it is going to be an AllStar event! If you have not made your reservations for your room, please go to www.vppa.org or click on the link that David Lee has provided for us on our Facebook page... they will both
Gov Jen Chaconas Jen@jollyjenphotography.com Lt Gov Marjorie Stallard, CPP mkstallard@comcast. net Treasurer Sharon Davidson, CPP, AFP sharon@sharondavidsonphotography.com Secretary Robert Hedge robert@rwhedgephoto. com
get you to the same place. To avoid a late fee for this convention, please register prior to Feb 5th. Also, I know Tracy is actively looking for volunteers to assist with various jobs throughout the convention. Please contact her directly if you are available to assist. Tracy’s email address is: tracy@kaiserphoto.com Membership Dues: We want to keep you as active members so please get your membership dues paid. Just
Image Courtesy of: Marjorie Stallard, CPP
a friendly reminder that a late fee will now apply. Due date was December 1, 2014. Again, you can utilize the link provided on our Facebook page. Keep your eyes open for potential members throughout the year. The new version of membership application forms have been
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uploaded to our VPPA website. Link HERE
Image submission is welcome for consideration in future issues Please submit image and EXIF data to Robert Hedge: robert@rwhedgephoto.com
From the Governor (cont)... Potential Interest:
2. I recently attended the SYNC conference in Florida and as I was trying to get additional ven-
1. Something I ran across in one of our recent emails from PPA so I sought additional informa-
dors for our upcoming convention, I met Gary with www.retouchup.com. He will not be able to
tion for us prior to sending all info. It is an alternative to credit card payment options to compa- attend, but he did graciously provide a valuable door prize for our event. I thought you all may
The Secretary’s second.... I hope everyone has recovered from all
nies such as Square. It is offered to PPA Members only. Here is the response email I received
want to know that your first retouch is free with this company. I know Kevin was looking for
from him.
someone to remove braces a while back and this is the company someone had mentioned.
Good afternoon Jen, Thanks for reaching out to us today. Here is the information regarding the new partnership
3. Mark your calendars for SEPPA convention. It will be in Charlotte, NC the first weekend in
between Professional Photographers of America and Bank of America Merchants Services
May. More details will be forthcoming...
the Holiday hoopla
(BAMS). The pricing is as follows:
and not feeling too
·
Interchange Pass-thru + .07% + $.07/transaction
4. We (the 4 district governors) are diligently working on confirming date and time. It will be a
“deflated” to enjoy the
·
No recurring monthly fees for the regular program
summer seminar that you will NOT want to miss!
upcoming Super Bowl.
What this means is that we pass the exact cost that Visa/MC charges us on each card on to
(see what I did
you, plus .07% and $.07 on each transaction.
5. OPINION NEEDED Please!!! Marjorie and I are discussing incorporating speakers from
there??)
PPA Mobile Pay pricing:
around the area that are not photographers. I recently spoke with a personal trainer that
$20 setup fee
also blogs about motivation and nutrition on a regular basis. She is willing to have us attend
$9.95/month app fee
her studio for a meeting that will help us in our everyday lives... We always focus on taking
One swiper free
care of others and it may be time to focus on ourselves! Please email me directly at Jen@
Please let me know if you have any questions, thanks!
Jollyjenphotography.com and let me know your thoughts on this... I need to know by conven-
Moving forward with the newsletter, I will be including a LINKS section of pertinent hyperlinks, easy to find and access.
tion so I can get a date on her schedule.
Also new is the Blue
Scott Crespi
Ridge VPPA Member
Assistant Vice President
Looking forward to seeing everyone in few short weeks!! It is going to be a lot of fun and edu-
Directory (Coming up
National Partner Sales
cation happening!!
in March edition). I
214.257.2323 (O)
would like to eventu-
402.916.8383 (eFax)
ally include everyones
scott.crespi@bankofamericamerchant.com
contact and Studio information. Please email this to me as soon as you can. robert@rwhedgephoto.com
Jolly Jen “Life is Short, Capture the NOW!”
From Fromthe theLt.Lt.Governor... Governor...
• ImagingUSA Bio:
Feb 1-3
Lisa Carter, Cr. Photog, CPP
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Photography by Lisa, Inc.
• Pete Wright has arranged for a tour of the Canon facilities
Thanks so much to Jim Carpenter, Shannon Turner and Kevin Hurley for attending
Carter has been photographing for over 25 years, starting her photography career as a part
and CPS for VPPA
and critiquing images at the January Print Critique meeting. I know that all in atten-
time photographer while working a full time job in textile and raising her two children. Her busi-
members. It is in
dance really appreciated and learned so much. I definitely feel I am better prepared for
ness grew thru word of mouth referrals and she made to move to FULL TIME in 2002. Her
Hampton, and free
the upcoming Print Competition season now! This was such a beneficial and inspiring
business has remained a residential studio to this day. She is a member of PPA and PPNC
for VPPA Members.
meeting for all in attendance. Thanks again guys!
since 2002, and VPPA since 2006. Carter earned her CRAFTSMAN DEGREE in 2011, is a
The date is Febru-
I can’t wait to meet everyone at this year’s Convention! It is going to be a
Certified Professional Photographer and will be awarded her Masters Degree in Nashville at
ary 5th, and for all
great time for sure with a lot of great talent in attendance. I speak to so many of you on
IUSA 2015.
the details contact
Facebook, but it is just going to be so much better in person. I’m getting my beads and
She has PPA Loan Prints in the 2007, 2012 and 2014 collection.
Pete Wright at pete@pwphotography.com
• VPPA 2015 Spring Convention “Mardi Gras” Feb 20-24 • • Monthly Meeting- Lisa Carter, ALLURE and ALLURE BOUDOIR March 9th
mask ready for all the excitement! If you will be at IUSA, I’ll be there too. The March meeting is scheduled for March 9th ... Lisa Carter will be speaking on her ALLURE and ALLURE BUDOIR. We will start with lunch at noon at Golden Leaf Bistro, 215 Craighead Street (lunch menu ranges $8-12). Lisa has us a room reserved
You can visit her site at www.photobylisa.com
for lunch. We will then continue to her studio for the meeting (209-D Main Street Danville, VA). As a reminder, I would love any suggestions on topics and speakers you would like to have in the upcoming year. Please email me at mkstallard@comcast.net if you would like to volunteer your time or space. I would love everyone’s input! See you in Richmond! Marjorie Stallard, CPP
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