RECAP--May Upstate Meeting

Thank you David Lawrence of David Lawrence Photography for presenting an informative session on photographing high school seniors. We had a good crowd of 15--new and old members, and 2 first timers!

And our continued appreciation for Mark Massingill of Rawlins Portratitures for hosting the meeting at his studio!

You can easily be wowed by your fellow photographers work--as was the case with David's--but the comment that stuck with me the most was he said all the images he showed in his presentation, his clients actually bought! David enjoys playing with his images like most of us, but he clearly knows his client, shoots consistently in a style that appeals to them and then he sells it to him! It is a simple equation, isn't it!

Please consider getting the most out of your membership and attend all the area meetings you can! These meetings can keep you creative, focused on your work and assist you technically so you can provide consistent, repeatable, professional results to your clients!

Our next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 2nd. David will present a program on ProSelect (workflow, presentation, & ordering software). We will again meet at Rawlins Portraiture, and I might go out on a limb and say we will do Henry's BBQ again---it's just too convenient, but look for a final announcement of time and location specifics soon!

Kristy

Midlands Meeting Info

What's in your bag?

 What do you use to photograph and why?  Bring your bag to the Barbers Studio

and we are going to do a little show and tell.  Do you use Nikon or Canon, prime or

zoom, Powerbar or special K bar (for wedding photographers =)?   We will have a

few questions about why you like this or that.  Everyone can get a different perspective

on why we use what we use.  

Who: Us!

What: See Above

When: May 12. Dinner@6  Meeting @7 

Where: Eating @Fudruckers on Bush River Road, Meeting at David and Sally Barber's Studio

Why:To see how others do things.  Get out of your box

Let me know if you think you are coming.  lee@kickstandstudio.com

May Upstate Disctrict Meeting

Posing and Lighting
with David Lawrence

DINNER:

Tuesday, May 5, 2009 @ 5:30 pm

Henry's Smoke House

240 Wade Hampton Blvd

864-672-3646

PROGRAM

Tuesday, May 5, 2009 @ 6:30 pm

Ernest Rawlins Studio

726 Wade Hampton Blv

Greenville, SC 29609

864-271-0002

Join David Lawrence owner of David Lawrence Photography at the Ernest Rawlins Studio in Greenville SC for a session on posing and lighting for seniors! In these economic times it is more important than ever to invest in perfecting your craft. Quality posing and lighting will always be in fashion. You do not want to miss the opportunity to learn from this experienced professional.

This meeting is free to all current PPSC members. First time visitors are also free, and it is $10 for regular visitors!Get complete details on PPSC membership at http://www.ppofsc.com/

I look forward to seeing you there! Please respond to the listserv if you plan to attend!

Kristy

Mega Mondays brought to you by PPSC

LEE BRADSHAW & LUCAS BROWN
of Kickstand Studio

"How to Pose, Light & Interact with your Subject."

Monday April, 27, 2009 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Lee and Lucas will be demonstrating an environmental portrait session. They will be going over the interaction with the subjects, posing, and off camera lighting the Kickstand way. They will photograph a couple together and separately. Strap in and hang on for a wild ride with the Kickstand Boys.

www.kickstandstudio.com

To Register visit

http://www.ppofsc.blogspot.com/

for complete details on the
Mega Monday series of classes

and to download the registration form!

April Upstate Meeting Recap

THANKS BILL ADAMS!

Sorry for the long delay in recapping the April Upstate Meeting.

We had a great crowd of long time members, new members, and want-to-be members & guests. Bill had arranged for a model and we all enjoyed watching him work. He really challenged everyone to work for quality professional lighting!

Bill didn't finish up his presentation until almost 8:00, but everyone stayed till close to 9:00 still talking photography. This is something to remember when deciding whether or not to attend a meeting. Even if the topic may not be something in which you are interested the discussions that happen with fellow professional photographers can be very profitable!!

And Bill---don't let me forget to get back to you about setting up the slide show template....if you haven't figured it out already!

Mark your calendars for the 1st Tuesdays in May & June when David Lawrence will be discussing Senior Posing and Lighting (5/5/09) and ProSelect Software(6/2/09) at Ernest Rawlins Photography in Greenville.

See everyone soon!

Kristy

Midlands Meeting Info

Hey Everyone,

Our Midlands Meeting info is as follows:

Who:Steve Roos

What: "How to Build a Better Mousetrap"

When: 4.14.09

Where:Ashcroft Studio (222 W. Carolina Ave Hartsville SC 29550)

Why:Because

Upstate Meeting for April

Tuesday, April 7, 2009--Greenwood, SC

5:30 Dinner @ Little Pigs
414 Montague Ave
Greenwood, SC 29649

6:30 Bill Adams will talk Posing & Lighting with a live model @ his Studio
114 Blake St
Greenwood, SC 29649
864-223-9517

Weather & Light permitting we will walk over to Lander University for some posing in natural lighting.

You will not want to miss this experienced professional! Images to be posted soon!!

Respond to the ListServ to let everyone know if you can come!

Kristy Williamson
kwphoto@charter.net

Coastal District Deals

ArtLeather has included discount offers when you attend the Coastal District Meet and Greet on Monday March 23rd. from 3pm-7pm.

20% off Futura Bound
25% off ALL iMount products
30% off Print and Bind
30% off Design, Print and Bind

Location:
Ring Photography
526 Stratton Ferry Ct.
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464

Hope to see you there!
Jennifer Easler
(843)412-5962

March Upstate District Meeting Recap!

We had a great meeting last night! Mark Howard is an exceptional presenter, and we had a large group (15+) of new and experienced photographers. I was glad to see some people who had not attended a District Meeting in a while (you know who you are), and we had several first timers!Thanks Bill A., for inviting your former intern!

Mark put on an organized, well-illustrated program on Weddings. He challenged everyone to bring their best to every wedding they contract--regardless of size. Quality posing & lighting and the right equipment are all important! Mitchell stressed the importance of understanding pricing and how it translates into a successful business, and they both agreed that if your studio shoots weddings that PPA Membership is a MUST.

It was a privilege to see Mitchell's new studio--what a creative and professional space. Thanks for all the hospitality (cookies included), Mitchell. And the Jelly Beans were a nice touch too Mark!!

Thanks to everyone else who came out for the meeting. You will probably get sick of me saying this but you get out of PPSC what you put into it, and everyone has something to offer---even in just coming to meetings and participating in the discussion you are giving back! And there is always great informative conversation after the presentation too!

Upcoming--Meetings Regularly Scheduled for the First Tuesday of the Month
April--?
May--Senior Posing & Lighting with David Lawrence
June--ProSelect with David Lawrence
Nov--Discussion on Print Competition

Hope to see everyone again soon!

PS--Don't forget the Convention Pricing Sale on Select Frames at Magnolia's through FRIDAY!!

Coastal District Meeting

Please join the coastal district for a Meet and Greet drop in at Ring Photography in Mt. Pleasant. Sharon and Weylan Clark will be there demonstrating ArtLeather's new album design software. The meeting will be on Monday March 23, from 3-7pm.
If you have any questions, please contact me. jennifereasler@hughes.net or (843)412-5962

Hope to see you there,
Jennifer Easler

Midlands Meeting Info

Who:Abe Thomy

What:Free Marketing, Sales, Getting Clients in the door

When:March 10 7:00  (dinner downstairs @ the pizza place 6:00)

Where:Clark Berry's Studio

Why:To keep folks coming to your studio

Bring your business card with you.

As usual, the meeting is on the 2nd tuesday of the month.  Please mark your calendars

since the day doesn't really change.

Lee

March Upstate District Meeting

Start to finish Weddings
with Mark Howard

MONDAY, March 9, 2009
Please Note Change from Regular date!

5:30 pm Dinner--Peppino's Pizzaria

6:30 pm Program--Mitchells Photography

LOCATION:

Mitchell’s Photography
1325 Miller Road Suite I

Greenville, SC 29601

Phone: 864-467-1777

www.mitchellsphotography.com

HOST: Mitchell Richardson
SPEAKER: Mark Howard
SUBJECT: Weddings, Start to Finish

Join your fellow upstate photographers for a presentation on weddings by Certified Professional and Master Photographer Mark Howard of Mitchell's Photography. No matter what your specialty, you are sure to learn about lighting, posing and working with your clients from this talented and experienced photographer. This is the first PPSC meeting at Mitchell's new location on Woodruff Road!

If time allows we will follow with Q & A for Mark and Mitchell. Please also reflect on your experience at the 2009 Convention and plan to share one thing Convention inspired you to bring to your business!

Join us at 5:30 for dinner. Mitchell has arranged for Lunch Special pricing at Peppinos Pizza, two doors down from his studio!

2 slice & Drink $5.25

6" Sub, chips & Drink $5.55

Pasta, Bread, Salad, $6.25

Hope to see you there....as always please RSVP to the ListServ!!

PPSC 2009 MEGA Monday Speakers

Click any of the Mega Mondays links you see here on the blog to download information on each speakers class and registration form.
Hurry, you won't want to miss any of them!