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

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

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

March 21st, 2011 Costal & Midlands Meeting Combined

Do you know everything about Photoshop that you need to know? Are you ready to start spending LESS time in front of the computer and getting BETTER results? Want to be in on the best productivity-enhancing and image-enhancing Photoshop secrets out there? Well we have the program for you!

Our own Corey Potter has been researching Photoshop and the most effective way to teach it for some time now and he is ready to share what he knows with a willing audience.

This program is a combined Midlands and Coastal Meeting held halfway between the two regions in Orangeburg so we are expecting a big turnout. And of course, as always, the Upstate is invited too.

We are going to start with dinner at 5pm at the Chestnut Grill in Orangeburg. 1455 Chestnut Street. The meeting will be from 6 – 8pm at Anne Westbury’s Studio in Orangeburg at 750 Russell St in Orangeburg.

Mark your calendars and we'll look forward to seeing you there!

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

Upstate Meeting March 8th, 2011

Tonight is the big as in wide format "Be your own lab" meeting with the great Charlie Jordan! You will not want to miss this one! (or any one for that matter)
Meeting will be at 6pm at Charlie's home on the water! His info is
Charlie Jordan AFPH, FPH
Jordan's
150 Portman Dr.
Townville, SC 29689
864- 287-3737
I am hoping Charlie will post some real easy directions to get there so stay tuned!

Mike Cole Photography cpp
864-201-4775

You cant get here from there...you gotta go over yonder....

Now the truth.....if you go south on I 85 you will get off at exit 11...which is hwy 24.....turn right in the direction of Townville...go about a quarter mile just past Oakdale Bapt Church...turn right on Oakdale Rd.....go about 1 mile and turn right onto Portman Drive......I'm the 9th house on the right.....sorta down under the hill....

things to be aware of......#1 the road sign at Portman has been stolen....so you actually turn rt at the 2nd county road on Oakdale....there's just no sign...

#2 if you are using a GPS be absolutely positive that you have Portman Drive....there's more Portmans than people in Townville...

#3 have no more ideas.....other than if you're coming from Oconee county you will want to be on 24...and turn left just before you get to Oakdale Bapt church....

My phone is 864 287 3737

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-EMB

Costal Meeting Plans for 2011

Here is the schedule of proposed dates for Coastal Meetings this year.
We have some really good meeting topics planned and are going to
incorporate some new ideas into our regular meetings to try to:

infuse some new ideas,
inspire some new thinking, and
incite some new members.

We are trying to change our meeting date to something more regular and
generally go with the third Monday with the exceptions of April and
November to avoid Easter and Thanksgiving conflicts. Except for
March, which is pretty much confirmed to be a combined Coastal and
Midlands meeting with Corey Potter teaching Photoshop in Orangeburg at
Anne Westbury's location, we are looking for comments from anyone on
the following dates.

3/21/2011
4/18/2011 or 4/25/2011
5/16/2011
6/20/2011
no meeting due to Lamar school
8/22/2011
9/19/2011
10/17/2011
11/14/2011
unplanned as of yet

Kevin Bevins
Tammy Bevins Photography

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

March 8th Upstate Meeting

OK, we are off to a great start this year! The first upstate meeting is a great one, chunked full of great information!

Our meeting will be with Charlie Jordan, also know as Santa. Charlie's subject will be.. Making yourself your lab! The advantages of printing your own work. Charlie will cover capture to print. Some of the information will include setting up your own printer and which size is right for you, calibration from screen to print, cost of lab verses printing yourself and more..

Charlie will shoot an image there and print that image. It will be a lot of fun and very informative.

The meeting will be at Charlie's home studio and lab in beautiful, on the lake, Townville at 6pm March 8th.. This meeting is second Tuesday this month, due to scheduling conflicts. Charlie's address is 150 Portman Dr.Townville,SC 29689.

See everyone 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

Print Competition Winners February 2011

Portrait Category

Women
Distinguished Award
"Exotic Shooter" Mike Cole

Men

First
"Concerto Master" Mitchell Richardson

Distinguished
"Thomas in the Bentley Boneyard" David Junker
"American Craftsman" Margaret Atwood

Children

First
"Southern Belle" Clark Berry

Distinguished
"Petite Princess" Mitchell Richardson
"Angels Veil" Clark Berry

Seniors

First
"Too Cool for School" Clark Berry

Distinguished
"Amber Rose" Karen Wohlers
"Brea" Karen Wohlers

Groups

First
"Holding Faith" Clark Berry

Distinguished
"Lagun el Amor" Gregg Martin
"Summer Stroll" Mitchell Richardson

Best Portrait
"Holding Faith" Clark Berry

Kodak Gallery
"Holding Faith" Clark Berry

Fuji Masterpiece
"Concerto Master" Mitchell Richardson

Commercial Category

Architecture

Distinguished
"Still Hopes House" Bill Barley

Product

First
"Vintage Rose" Gregg Martin

General

First
"American Made" Gregg Martin

Distinguished
"Solitary Pleasure" Bill Barley
"Rick Kattouf-RX Nutrition" David Junker

Best Commercial
"American Made" Gregg Martin

Kodak Gallery
"American Made" Gregg Martin

Illustrative/Art Category

Scenic

First
"Golden Tide" Mitchell Richardson

Distinguished
"Old Sheldon Church" Katie Hart
"Remembering Currier & Ives" Mike Cole

Unclassified

First
"American Dream" Mike Cole

Distinguished
"The Way Things Were" Mike Cole
"Stargazer" Gregg Martin

Photojournalism

First
"Not Today Boys" Gregg Martin

Distinguished
"Not Holds Barred" John Wollwerth
"The Face of Conflict" John Wollwerth

Best Illustrative/Art
"American Dream" Mike Cole

Kodak Gallery
"American Dream" Mike Cole

Wedding/Event

Bridal

First
"Natural Beauty" Clark Berry

Distinguished
"Tequila Sunrise" Gregg Martin
"Alexandra" Clark Berry

Candid

Distinguished
"Unending Love" Mitchell Richardson"
"Trust" David Junker

Album

First
"Carrie & Jeremy" Tiffiney Addis

Distinguished
"My Senior Year" Mitchell Richardson"
"Under the Shade of the Old Oak Tree" Michael Koska

Best Wedding/Event
"Natural Beauty" Clark Berry

Kodak Gallery
"Natural Beauty" Clark Berry

Best Black & White
"Too Cool for School" Clark Berry

Best of Show
"American Dream" Mike Cole

Peoples Choice
"American Dream" Mike Cole

Highest Score
"Rick Kattouf-RX Nutrition" David Junker

First Timer
David Junker

Photographer of the Year
Gregg Martin

Top Ten
10-Karen Wohlers
9-Katie Hart
8-Tiffiney Addis
7-Bill Barley
6-Michael Koska
5-David Junker
4-Mike Cole
3-Michell Richardson
2-Clark Berry
1-Gregg Martin

Judges
Mark Garber
Jennifer Gilman
Larry Lourcey
Pete Wright
Jeff Bowman
Carmen Schettino
John Wrightenberry

Convention FAQ's and everything else you wanted to know!

The dice are out! Its time for the PPSC 2011 Convention - February 5th - 8th. Our theme this year comes from the Casino - "All In." I know you are packing your bags and getting ready to head to Embassy Suites in Columbia, SC. and we are looking forward to a great convention!

You may have some questions about time-lines and events. As Hospitality Chair and Banquet Chair, I'll try to provide all of the details you will need here, but if you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to send me an email at becki@clarkberry.com.

Location
Embassy Suites is located off I-126 at the Greystone Blvd (Riverbanks Zoo) exit.
200 Stoneridge Drive, Columbia, SC 29210 Tel: 803-252-8700

Registration
The registration desk opens Saturday at 1:00 PM. Be sure to check in to get your registration packet full of all the information you are going to need. Convention t-shirts and raffle tickets will also be available at this time. Shirts are sold on a first come, first served basis and this year we've ordered even more "Ladies-Cut" t-shirts - they were really popular last year! Be sure to get yours early to assure you get the sizes you need!

But, what shall I wear?
Be sure to dress comfortably for all seminars as hotels can be cool at times even though you are indoors.
Saturday Night - Opening Day Casino Party - casual - come as you are!
Sunday Night - President's Reception/SuperBowl Party - dress code: Team Spirit! Wear your favorite team attire - even if they didn't make it to the Superbowl.
Monday Night - Award's Banquet - dress code: business, informal. Nice shirt and slacks are perfect.

What are we eating?
Meals will be on your own. If you are a guest at the hotel, breakfast is included each morning as well as the Manager's Reception which includes soft drinks, adult beverages (beer, wine, liquor), and snacks from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM daily.
Sunday Night - Superbowl Party - Brick Oven Pizzas, Wings & Chilli will be served.
Monday Night - Awards Banquet - the menu consists of salad, grilled filet mignon & grilled shrimp, vegetables, rolls and dessert. A cash bar will also be available.

Just for fun!
We have a Hospitality Room located in room #429 that's open Friday - Monday. This is a great place to hang out during the afternoon and evening hours. Everyone is encouraged to come hang out and enjoy this room - bring snacks, drinks (soda, water, adult beverages, etc.) and even homemade goodies! This is a great place to get to know your fellow PPSC Members even more. Last year we had such a great time in the Hospitality Room!


For even more detailed information read further:

Saturday - Print Salon starts at 9 AM. You don't want to miss watching this exciting and nerve-wracking event. Even if you don't have prints in the competition (what are you waiting for!?!?) you'll find this very educational as you listen to a panel of accredited judges score prints from photographers all across SC. Print Salon is open to all PPSC Members and the public - so feel free to invite others that are interested.

Beginning at 2 PM speaker Bill Grant begins his seminar on Video Production. With most photographers owning cameras that also record HD video, you won't want to miss what Bill has to say!

Grab a quick bite to eat then be sure to be there when Opening Day Casino Night starts at 7 PM. Dave Gilbert of PartyTime DJ's opens up the tables for a fun night for all! Come out and enjoy this fun time and socialize with other PPSC Members.

Sunday - Mark Garber and Jennifer Gilman will get the day going with their program on weddings beginning at 9 AM. After lunch, the Trade Show runs from 1 PM - 5 PM. The trade show is open to the public, so be sure to invite your friends in the industry to come check out all of the great vendors that will be here! Its great to support the vendors who support PPSC - without them, we simply could not have our convention.

At 5 PM the Annual Business Meeting will be held. (Hey, not all of the convention can be all fun.) We definitely need you there because we have a few important items to take care of like voting on the new Board of Directors.

At 6 PM its time to get your game face on as we enjoy the President's Reception and SuperBowl Party! (menu and dress details above)

Monday - The Trade Show opens back up at 9 AM and runs until Noon. Don't miss your last chance to walk through and meet with all of the great vendors who support PPSC.

At 1:30 PM Larry Lourcey will begin his seminar on The Home Studio. This will be great for all photographers to hear even if you currently have a retail location.

The evening events begin at 6:30 PM with a reception before the 7 PM Awards Banquet and Dinner. (menu and dress details above) At 9 PM Bill Grant's band Love Hudson will start playing for a fun and dance-filled evening.

Tuesday - Jeff Bowman begins his High School Seniors program at 8:30 AM and then we'll break for an early lunch around 11:30 AM. Pete Wright will begin his program on The Art of Life at 12:30 PM. Pete's program will run until around 3:30 PM and will conclude our convention for 2011.

I am looking forward to seeing you all at convention and if you haven't signed up yet, its not too late!

It's time to get "All In!"

Becki Berry

Hospitality Chair
Banquet Chair

Midlands January 18th get together

Sorry everyone, but due to weather and timing, we won't be able to reschedule the January Midlands regular meeting. We'll move the same program on Color Harmony with Suellen Holmes to March.

For anyone interested, I would like to have a Midlands dinner gathering on Tuesday, January 18th at 6:00pm at El Chico on Bush River Road. They have a meeting room where we can eat, visit and share ideas. Would be a great time to get input on things like image titles for print competition! RSVP if you can attend so I'll know how many to set up for.

In the meanwhile, PLEASE send me your suggestions for meeting topics, and also let me know if you're willing to host and/or speak at a meeting this year.

Hope to see everyone in February at the convention!

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 11-15, 2010
University of SC, Columbia, SC

2011 Annual Convention-Feb. 4-8, 2011
Embassy Suites, columbia, SC
For Hotel Reservations call 1-800-EMBASSY

Midlands January 10th Meeting Canceled due to bad weather

Hey Everybody


Lamarr Williamson School of Photography
July 11-15, 2010
University of SC, Columbia, SC

2011 Annual Convention-Feb. 4-8, 2011
Embassy Suites, columbia, SC
For Hotel Reservations call 1-800-EMBASSY

Monday January 10th Midlands Meeting

Sorry for the short notice, but the plans are finally set for our Midlands District Meeting for this month!

The meeting will be Monday, January 10th in Newberry at Debbie Turner's studio, Turner Photography and Restoration.

Suellen Holmes will be presenting a program on using color to your advantage in your work.
She will be teaching us how color harmony can make or break an image. Suellen says that learning to use color to your advantage will open up a new world in your photography. Also, color harmony is one of the most important elements in print competition, so this is a perfect follow-up meeting to tonight's upstate meeting for those interested in competition prints.
Suellen also says she has some neat tricks that she will be sharing with us, so don't miss out!

For those who can make it, we'll be having dinner at 5:30pm at Delamater's, located at 1117 Boyce Street in Newberry, just 3 doors down from the Newberry Opera House. Check out their menu at www.delamaters.com.
Debbie says they have the best she crab soup in the world!

The meeting will start at 7:00pm at Debbie's studio, located at 1103 Caldwell Street, Newberry, SC 29108. (803)276-8725.

Debbie says we need to park next door to the new library, which is across the street from the side of her studio building.
Please bring a chair if you can.

Hope to see lots of you there!

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 11-15, 2010
University of SC, Columbia, SC

2011 Annual Convention-Feb. 4-8, 2011
Embassy Suites, columbia, SC
For Hotel Reservations call 1-800-EMBASSY