Monday, April 25, 2011

Costal Meeting April 25th 2011

I'm sorry to say it looks like the best thing to do is cancel the Coastal Meeting tonight and try to schedule it for May. I will be back in touch with more details later

Thanks.....

Kevin

Lamarr Williamson School of Photography
July 10-14, 2011
University of SC, Columbia, SC

2012 Annual Convention-Feb. 3-7, 2012
Embassy Suites, columbia, SC
For Hotel Reservations call 1-800-EMBASSY

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Costal Meeting April 25th 2011

Hi Everyone....

We have a fantastic meeting on tap for Monday, April 25. The lovely, talented and most of all, resourceful Steve Roos is going to put on a program that will benefit all who come. He will be showing and teaching about HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN GEAR and showing gear he has made or modified to make his studio more efficient and cost effective. This promises to save us all money which everyone can use. Please mark your calendars. We will meet for dinner at a to be determined close-by restaurant at 5pm and start the meeting at 6pm and finish by 8pm....

I'm asking everyone who is planning to come to please bring your own chair because the studio space we are using has no seating available.

Carmen Ash stepped up to the plate and offered us her shooting space in Myrtle Beach for this meeting.. It is at 407 79th Ave North in a strip mall off Porcher Drive close to an Eye Care Place. Turn in by Northwood Chiropractic and this building is the 3rd door on the right. Park out front and walk around back and we'll prop open the door.

Everyone also please bring a cost-saving tip to share with the group.

Also the Midlands and Upstate are, as always, welcome to join us.

Come on out for a fun and informative meeting

Thanks

Kevin

Lamarr Williamson School of Photography
July 10-14, 2011
University of SC, Columbia, SC

2012 Annual Convention-Feb. 3-7, 2012
Embassy Suites, columbia, SC
For Hotel Reservations call 1-800-EMBASSY

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Midlands Background swap/sale Sunday June 5th, 2011

Thanks to all who came out for the background swap/sale at Shannon Mercer's studio last night.
We all went home with new backgrounds and with our bellies full of good food. Special thanks to Shannon for hosting and for the wonderful tour of his vineyards. We were all wishing we had a place like Shannon's estate!

Since it was such a success and because so many said they couldn't make it to this one, we've decided to do another on
Sunday, June 5th.

It will again be at Shannon Mercer's studio near Lexington from 4-6pm for backgrounds and props, followed from 6pm-7pm for a covered dish dinner.

Hope more can attend and bring backgrounds and props you'd like to swap and/or sell.

Sincerely,

Patty Hallman, CPP, AFP
Certified Professional Photographer (CPP)
Associate Fellow of Photography (AFP)

Hallman Photography, LLC
1305 Hwy. 601 South
Lugoff, SC 29078
803.318.4868 or 803.408.2533
http://hallmanphoto.com/
http://hallmanphotoblog.com/

Lamarr Williamson School of Photography
July 10-14, 2011
University of SC, Columbia, SC

2012 Annual Convention-Feb. 3-7, 2012
Embassy Suites, columbia, SC
For Hotel Reservations call 1-800-EMBASSY

Sunday, April 10, 2011

We need a host! Apritl 25th Costal Meeting

Hey Everybody,

We have a great Coastal Meeting planned for April 25 but we need a host....We have the incredibly resourceful Steve Roos who has agreed to teach a class on making your own gear and show several things that he has made for his studio. We are also planning to have everyone who comes to the meeting to share a cost savings tip that they have implemented in their studio. This meeting has the potential of saving you a ton of money in your business but we don't have a location to host this meeting. Steve is coming from Hartsville so we don't want him to have to travel too far, but this IS a Coastal Meeting so we agreed the Myrtle Beach area would be a good compromise. We are hoping to get some Midlands people to come also. If anyone has some space available somewhere in the Myrtle Beach area that could host this meeting on the evening of April 25, please let us know.

Thanks...

Kevin

Lamarr Williamson School of Photography
July 10-14, 2011
University of SC, Columbia, SC

2012 Annual Convention-Feb. 3-7, 2012
Embassy Suites, columbia, SC
For Hotel Reservations call 1-800-EMBASSY

Thursday, April 7, 2011

Monday April 18th Midlands Meeting

Shannon's idea for a background swap got me thinking.... how about we expand it and make it our April district meeting.
Better yet, let's make it for more than background swapping!

Here's the plan...
when: Monday, April 18th
where: at Shannon Mercer's "Pro Photo Services" studio located at 394 Walter Rawl Road, Lexington, SC 29072
what: background swap from 4pm to 6pm
plus: covered dish dinner from 6pm to 7pm
more yet: equipment swap or sale from 7pm to 9pm

So, come with backgrounds and/or equipment to swap or sell, bring a covered dish item and we'll have a grand time!

Please let me know what dish you can bring, also what equipment you may be bringing to sell or swap.
Come one, come all, no matter what district!

Here's a list of those who have said they are interested in the background swap...Shannon Mercer, Chastity Wilson, Nancy Pilat-Renner, Jennifer Easler, Patty Hallman, Collin Smith, Bill Barley, Ann Elam, Ringphoto, Michelle Gregory, Anne Westbury, Martha Truskolaski, Vicki Lovett, Carmen Ash, Jeanne Richardson, Fred Sally, and Karen Wohlers.

Sincerely,

Patty Hallman, CPP, AFP
Certified Professional Photographer (CPP)
Associate Fellow of Photography (AFP)

Hallman Photography, LLC
1305 Hwy. 601 South
Lugoff, SC 29078
803.318.4868 or 803.408.2533
http://hallmanphoto.com/
http://hallmanphotoblog.com/

Lamarr Williamson School of Photography
July 10-14, 2011
University of SC, Columbia, SC

2012 Annual Convention-Feb. 3-7, 2012
Embassy Suites, columbia, SC
For Hotel Reservations call 1-800-EMBASSY

Upstate April 12th, 2011 Meeting

Some of the topic will include
"Value added aspect to both the photographer and customer in having access to a local lab." Networking and large prints. A Epson rep will also be there.
There will be light refreshments too. I look forward to this meeting!
Their web site is http://www.fotozoomer.com/ Their address and contact info is
1110 W. Butler Road, Suite A & B
Greenville, SC 29607-5791
Phone: (864) 286-6868
Fax: (864) 286-6767
The meeting will be at 6pm April 12.
Any questions call me.
Mike Cole cpp
fantastic foto freaks.com
864-201-4775

Lamarr Williamson School of Photography
July 10-14, 2011
University of SC, Columbia, SC

2012 Annual Convention-Feb. 3-7, 2012
Embassy Suites, columbia, SC
For Hotel Reservations call 1-800-EMBASSY

Friday, April 1, 2011

Upstate April 12th 2011

Due to a family emergency the Upstate meeting as been moved to April 12th. The meeting will be held at a local company in Greenville called FotoZoomer.
We will have more details on subject matter in next few days, but looks to be an exciting meeting! Some topics will include but not limited to, working with a local lab, large format printing, networking etc..
The meeting will be on April 12th, a Tuesday, at 6pm. The Address for Fotozoomer is
1110 W. Butler Road, Suite A & B
Greenville, SC 29607-5791
Phone: (864) 286-6868
Fax: (864) 286-6767. Their web site is http://www.fotozoomer.com
See you there
Mike Cole cpp
864-201-4775

Lamarr Williamson School of Photography
July 10-14, 2011
University of SC, Columbia, SC

2012 Annual Convention-Feb. 3-7, 2012
Embassy Suites, columbia, SC
For Hotel Reservations call 1-800-EMBASSY