2009 PPSC Convention--Ron Nichols

Spend a half a day with Ron Nichols and save hours of time in your workflow!!!

RON NICHOLS

After 25 years in the studio, Ron now owns and runs Ron Nichols Digital Solutions (ronnichols.com), a consulting and software development company serving the photographic industry. His company designs software and training materials related to photographic workflow and efficiency. They also produce training and workflow products for some of the nation’s top photographers. Ron also offers consulting services to studios, labs, and software development companies

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
Saturday, February 7, 20092:00-6:00 p.m
Digital Solutions for the Portrait Photographer

Sponsored by....

Ron Nichols will present tips and techniques, processes and procedures, to help you better understand how to improve your digital images and workflow. He will show you how to involve other staff members so all the weight of digital doesn’t fall on you.

Topics will include:

• Understanding computer equipment and storage

• Organizing image files and archiving

• Sales and presentation techniques using ProSelect

• Speeding up and improving portrait retouching

• Photoshop techniques with the WOW factor

The goal of this program is to:

• Eliminate Repetitive Tasks
  
  
• Create Repeatable Results
  
  
• Efficient use of Time
  
  
• Produce a Quality Product

Ron’s programs are fast-paced and fun. This whirlwind tour of digital is sure to give you the information you need to smooth out the rough edges of your digital process. This program is not just for photographers, so bring your entire studio team.

BIOGRAPHY:
Ron Nichols, M.Photog.,Cr., API

As digital photography became a viable professional tool, Ron quickly adopted the technology and began developing ways to best utilize it in the portrait and wedding studio environment. As a studio owner for over 25 years, he quickly realized the difficulties facing photographers on transitioning to digital.

He began working with manufacturers and software developers on ways to best integrate their products into studios. As a beta tester for labs and developers, he quickly learned and created solutions to optimize workflow. He now provides consulting services to studios, labs and software development companies. He teaches digital transition through in-studio seminars, at affiliate schools, conventions and lab sponsored events. He developed the Ron Nichols Production Retouching Palette that has simplified portrait retouching and is now being used in studios around the world.

The Grand Ledge, Michigan studio continues as a successful venture, while mostly managed by Ron’s wife Carol. The studio specializes in family portraits, children and high school seniors. Ron has been a "Top Seven Master" in Michigan many times, earned Gallery and Masterpiece Awards along with PPA International Loan Collection Prints.

Currently a member of the PPA board of directors, he is a PPA Affiliated National Juror and past chairman of the Education Committee. In 1998, Ron was also the recipient of one the highest honors bestowed by PPA, the National Award, given for service to advance the profession of photography.

Throughout his career, Ron has been active in local, state and national organizations. He has served with the Professional Photographers of Michigan and on the PPA Education and MAC committees. He co-founded the Great Lakes Institute of Photography (GLIP) and served seven years as its director. His philosophy of service is not limited to the photographic community but extends to that of the Grand Ledge community. He is an active member of the Chamber of Commerce and lends a hand in many of the town's festivals and events.

DON'T DELAY
REGISTER FOR THE
2009 PPSC CONVENTION TODAY

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UPSTATE DISTRICT JANUARY MEETING

WORKING WITH TEXTURES

Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 6:00 p.m.

Speaker:

Tiffiney Addis of Tiffiney Photography

mailto:info@tiffineyphotography.com
http://www.tiffineyphotography.com/

Location/Host:
Ernest Rawlins Photography
Mark Massingill
726 Wade Hampton Blvd
Greenville, SC 29609
(864) 271-0002
markm@ernestrawlins.com
http://www.ernestrawlins.com/

Food:

Bring a drink and $3 for Pizza

Join us for a fun class on how to use digital textures to enhance your images! For me, textures have given a new creative avenue to explore with my client's photographs, adding depth and interest. Textures work best with my bridal, wedding, and location photography. I'll cover basic steps of applying textures using Photoshop, as well as how I'm selling these works of art. Basic knowledge of Photoshop is helpful for attendees, but all are welcome!

This should be a unique and profitable presentation.

Please make plans now to attend. Take advantage of your MEMBER BENEFIT!!

First time guests are always welcome for FREE. Repeat guests, please bring $10! Or join NOW and enjoy your FIRST year FREE.

And remember to RSVP to the list!!!

Kristy

2009 PPSC Convention--Sandy Puc'

Learn and Refresh
with SIX hours with Sandy Puc'

DATE & TIME:
Friday, Feb. 6, 2009,
1:00 pm-7:00 pm

COURSE FEE:
$69

SPONSORED BY:
Canon
White House Custom Colour

The holiday chaos is almost a memory and it's time to recharge and set our goals for 2009. Who can help us do that better than Sandy Puc.' Fresh off her multi-city, often sold out Bellies and Babies tour, Sandy will be at the PPSC Annual Convention at Myrtle Beach. This date is PRIOR to the start of her 'Tots to Teens" tour scheduled to begin in late February '09.

From Maternity to Babies to
Children to Seniors to Families,
Sandy's unique style shines through.
Check out her work & the scope of her artistry at
http://www.expressionsphotos.com/home.shtml

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

Growth
Inspiration
Visualize
Evolve

G.I.V.E

Life is too short to short yourself on life. --Terri Zadra

Are you eager to bring your business to the next level? Have you always known there must be a better and easier way to build your company? With over a decade of hard-earned experience, Sandy Puc' will pass on lessons she's learned that have improved her company and her quality of life. Listen to the voice of experience, a successful business isn't born overnight. Come and learn how to give your company time to grow, create unique and fresh marketing pieces, give your images a creative boost, give yourself the gift of time to relax and more important, give back to your community. The journey to create the company of your dreams is just as much fun as the end result. Let Sandy G.I.V.E. you the tools to transform your business and your life.

BIOGRAPHY:
Sandy Pucʼ, owner of Expressions by Sandy Pucʼ in Littleton, Colorado, has earned accolades in the portrait industry for her creative marketing skills, business acumen, storybook artistry and her breathtaking B&W portraits. Since starting the business in 1991, it has grown and evolved from when her first studio was located in her home. Expressions occupies a 5,000 square foot studio, while awaiting completion of their new photography complex in Littleton.


Sandy currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Professional Photographers of America. Sandy is a co-founding member of Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep, a non-profit organization that provides portraiture services to families whose babies will never leave the hospital. (http://www.nowilaymedowntosleep.com/)

Her images have been displayed in numerous magazines, public and professional buildings, billboards and showcased on television.

Sandy offers her clients variety that distinguishes her from the competition. As a professional, she loves having total artistic control over her finished product. The artistic process of contemporary digital photography continues long after the portrait is taken to include digital retouching and artistic imaging.

Sandyʼs style has always been to work with all her heart, for better or for worse. "While learning the business, I basically made every mistake in the book, in rapid succession," Puć says, "but each lesson I learned translated into a major improvement in the flow of my business. At this point in my career, photography is not just my means of living, itʼs the way I use my energy to touch the emotions of my clients—who I hope walk out of my studio as lifelong friends.

Sandyʼs high energy, infectious personality, and genuine charm have fueled the connection she forms with her clientele. "I sincerely believe Expressionsʼ success comes from the bonds I create with my clients. Iʼm focused on making images that arenʼt just faces, but reflections of personal relationships—between mothers and children, husbands and wives. And with high school seniors, we push the artistic envelope and go beyond the normal cookie-cutter poses. As a result, the seniors who come to us are expecting us to produce something fun with attitude, something that truly reflects who they are at that stage in their life."

For Puć, her business is more than a nine-to-five job, itʼs a manifestation of who she is. In addition to serving the area as a talented photographer, she also contributes to the community with numerous fundraisers and events.

Expressions Photography by Sandy Puć is known for their accomplished photographers, helpful sales consultants, skilled imaging artists, and gracious hospitality. Clients are treated with warmth and respect from the moment they enter the studio, during their portrait session, and through the selection of their portraits. Clients view their images in a private sales room with a luxurious home-theater atmosphere where they are assisted in choosing the best package for their needs.

"I have been given a tremendous opportunity and responsibility to capture the beauty and spirit of the people I photograph."

-Sandy Puc'

DECEMBER UPSTATE MEETING/ JANUARY MEETING TEASER

DECEMBER UPSTATE MEETING
Thanks Gregg for a great presentation on your sports photography and for making the trek to the upstate to give it. Thanks also to all those who took the time to attend, we had a great group and the discussions were lively!!!

JANUARY UPSTATE MEETING
Mark your calendar for Tuesday, January 6th for a talk presented by Tiffiney Addis—details to follow soon. This meeting will again be held at Ernest Rawlins Studio on Greenville, SC.

I look forward to seeing everyone again soon!!

DON”T FORGET TO PAY YOUR PPSC DUES AND REGISTER FOR THE CONVENTION.

Kristy
Williamson Photography
Belton, SC

UPSTATE DISTRICT DECEMBER MEETING & CHRISTMAS GATHERING

Tuesday, December 16th @ 6:00 pm
Rawlins Photography
212 Wade Hampton Blvd, Greenville, SC
864.271.0002

SPEAKER: Gregg Martin from Columbia, SC
http://www.greggmartinphoto.com/

Please make plans to join your fellow upstate photographers (and any others that want to join us) for an evening of information and fellowship and FOOD on Tuesday, December 16th at Rawlins Photography in Greenville, SC.

Need a break from thinking about Christmas Portraits? Gregg Martin from Columbia will be on hand for a presentation on his approach to sports photography and how this work impacts the rest of his business.

Please bring a finger food or dessert AND a drink to share. We will enjoy your food and fellowship from 6:00-6:45. Gregg will make his presentation and we will have time for Q & A and more mingling afterwards.

As always, please respond to the list if you plan to attend....someone may want to know that YOU are coming!!!

Kristy
Williamson Photography
Belton, SC