September Upstate Meeting--Tuesday, Sept 1, 2009

September Meeting

6:00 Dinner
Capital Theatre Cafe

7:00 Head Shot Sessions
Holmes Photography
100 S. Public Square
Laurens, SC 29360
864-871-2140

September's Upstate District Meeting will be held at Holmes Photography in Laurens. Since we all probably need to update our head shots for the new PPSC website, that's what we will do. If you can attend, please bring your camera and a compact flash card. When it is your time to get your head shots made, the rest of us will take turns posing you and shooting onto your card. We will pass your card around as we all shoot. Then, it will be someone else's turn. Hopefully, when you go home, you will have a card full of great images shot by different photographers which you can use for the PPSC website and other places you may need an updated photo of yourself.

If you can make it there a little early, we will meet next door to the studio at 6:00 for a bite at the Capitol Theatre Cafe. Hope you can all come. If you need any further information or directions, call Suellen, 864-871-2140 (business cell) or 864-681-7777 (studio).

Thanks,

Suellen

RSVP to the ListServ to let all know who will be there!!

August Upstate District Meeting
Tuesday, August 4, 2009

Travel and Nature Photography by Chase & Monica Hunter
http://www.monicahunter.com/

Come get inspired…..and take home some helpful hints. Award winning photographers Chase and Monica Hunter Monica will be presenting a slide show on Travel and Nature Photography. They will talk a bit about their work flow from capture to temporary storage in the field. They will share some equipment ideas for working on the road and take questions!

Check out their biographies below!

Please RSVP to the listserv if you plan to attend!!

DINNER:
Tuesday, August 4 @ 5:30 p.m.
Henry's Smoke House
240 Wade Hampton Blvd
864-672-3646

PROGRAM:
Tuesday, August 4 @ 6:30 p.m
Ernest Rawlins Studio
726 Wade Hampton Blvd
864-271-0002

Chase P Hunter
Like many photographers I started taking pictures as a youngster with a Kodak Brownie. My first “real” camera was a dual lens reflex By the time I reached University of Iowa Med School, 35mm was the rage and I jumped in. When I went to Vietnam as a Flight Surgeon I started buying Nikon equipment and have been with them ever since including the latest digital technology.

I returned to Iowa following my discharge from the service to complete a residency in medical and surgical Ophthalmology. It was there that I was able to study under one of the pioneers in ophthalmic photography, Lee Allen. Ophthalmology as a specialty tends to attract those interested in lenses, optics and vision. It has been a natural progression from doing technical ophthalmic work such as retinal imaging, fluorescein angiography and clinical shots of the eyes to more creative imaging. Since that time I have been able to learn from some of he worlds most renowned photographers.

My interests range from weddings and portraiture to nature, travel and sports. I am an employee of Jordan Photography working for Charlie on various projects. As a member of PPSC in State wide competition I was fortunate to be selected as the top newcomer for 2004 and the following year finished in the top ten again. My work has been shown in many shows and galleries, won awards, and hangs in homes and offices from Alaska to Florida.

My approach to capturing an image is to try to see and use the natural light available, catching that special moment. We see more with our hearts than with our eyes, so it helps to be doing what you love.

Monica Bazan Hunter
When I was a young girl in Roswell, New Mexico my Dad introduced me to photography using his Argus 35 mm. I became very interested in capturing images with the camera. It was years later in Atwater, California in the Castle Air force Base darkroom that I learned to make color prints from those slides. In the early times I used a Kodak Brownie and Instamatic. Later I got my own Canon and Olympus 35 mm cameras. My career path took me into Public Relations and Marketing for the health care industry. I needed to take photos of events and people for our publications. My real passion, however, continued to be the beauty of nature and trying to capture it on film.
Chase and I share a love for photography. When we travel we complement each other with our differing perspectives. My other lifelong love is gardening so I tend to enjoy shooting flowers, birds and butterflies in the garden or nature.

I am proud that my photographs have won awards and been purchased by people from around the country for their home or work environment.

The marvels of the universe are all around us and we just have to look, see, appreciate and capture the images. The possibilities are literally endless and I am always seeing new and different ways in my work.

PPSC Upstate July Meeting THANKS!

Thanks to everyone who came out to Holmes Photography in Laurens for the July Upstate Meeting. We had a great crowd of regulars, members and soon to be members! Dinner was great and Suellen’s studio space was welcoming and comfortable for her talk on what she took home form SEPPA this year. Lots of great ideas and good resources. She did a great job!!!

Wise Charlie left us with a final thought about his take on photography---in my words---the more you know the more you know you don’t know! Learning in the business and creative sides of photography never ends!!!

Don’t let another month go by without pursuing your art and the future of your business in a proactive way. Add the first Tuesday of the month to your calendar for the PPSC Upstate Meetings!!

Details on the August Meeting coming soon!

AND please Keep Tiffiney Addis and her husband Scott in your prayers. Their daughter, Sadie Mae, was born July 4th weighing 1lb 8 oz. She is in the NICU at Greenville Memorial. The last report 7/7 at 6:25 p.m. was that Sadie Mae got a good report!

July Upstate District Meeting

Thank you to Suellen Holmes, one of 3 PPSC Upstate District Directors at Large, for planning and hosting our July meeting. Her studio is located on the historic Courthouse Square in Laurens, located on the southwest corner beside the Capital Theatre

Tuesday the July 7th at 7:00 p.m.
Holmes Photography
100 South Public Square
Laurens, SC 29360
864-871-2140 or 864-681-7777

For those of you who can come a little early, we will meet next door at the Capitol Theatre Cafe around 6:00 for a bite to eat.

The topic of the meeting will be a SEPPA Convention Wrap-up. We are going to talk about some of the hottest tips learned from the great speakers at SEPPA, such as Hanson Fong (AMAZING!!!), Rick Avalos, Don Emmerlich and others. Things that make you want to knock yourself out when you hear them (for not doing them sooner)...things that make you wonder WHY you didn't think of them first....things that will make your sales presentations so much easier, etc, etc. There were many "AH-HA" moments in the seminars. We will also have a handout with links to some of the vendors with great new products which were at SEPPA's huge tradeshow.

Hope you can all come and bring a potential new member with you! Please respond to the listserv so Suellen will know how many to expect!

Suellen Holmes
Holmes Photography
864-871-2140

Midlands Meeting Info

Hey Everyone,

Here is some info about our meeting on July 14th.

Branch Carter is going to be coming to town from Augusta.  

Dinner at  5:30 at  Venture’s Sports Bar at 5531 Edmund Highway

The presentation will start @ 7:00.

We will be at Bill Barley's studio:   71 Crystal Springs Drive Lex SC 29073

Please let me know if you can attend, so I can let Branch know!  803.767.8629

Here is a little about the class:

Branch Carter, photographer from the metro Augusta, Georgia area prides himself as a bride’s wedding photographer.  Wedding days for him usually last 10-14 hours.  A lot of time, yes…his choosing to be with his brides that long: definitely!  Come prepared to watch, learn and converse with one of Georgia’s top wedding photographers.  (Branch has been honored with multiple award winning and top scoring bridal portraits, two top scoring wedding albums, top scoring wedding candid images, and a Best of Show in the wedding category in only three years of GPPA print competition.)  Branch will be sharing his ideas and knack for getting the most out of bride.  But, this program ends the minute the bride walks down the aisle.  Much of the presentation will be actually video of Branch working, counseling, laughing and photographing his brides and their grooms before the I-Do’s happen.  Branch will showcase his pre wedding style and ability that has brides buzzing about his character and personality.  Want to see more of what you are in store for…log onto www.branchcarter.com to get a taste of his award winning style.

 

Hope to see you then!

Lee Bradshaw

Upstate District June Meeting

June Upstate District Meeting
Tuesday, June 2, 2009


David Lawrence and ProSelect


DINNER:
Tuesday, June 2 @ 5:30 p.m.
Henry's Smoke House
240 Wade Hampton Blvd
864-672-3646


PROGRAM
Tuesday, June 2 @ 6:30 p.m
Ernest Rawlins Studio
726 Wade Hampton Blvd
864-271-0002

David Lawrence of David Lawrence Photography will present a program on ProSelect (workflow, presentation, & ordering software). David will run through the basic set-up of ProSelect and how to present a show to your clients, make templates for custom panels and more. ProSelect is an amazing sales tool. Don't miss out on how easy ProSelect can make you $$$$. It made a big difference in David's sales and his clients love how easy it is to view their images.

David wants a packed house at Rawlins Portraiture....and don't forget about meeting everyone for dinner...lots of good stuff goes on there too!!

Please RSVP to the listserv if you plan to attend!!

Kristy

Midlands Meeting Info

Hey Everyone,

Heads Up!"
The June 9th Midlands Meeting will be at Patty Hallman's studio in Lugoff.
It will be all about Head Shots.  Bring your own CF card and have your own head shots done that you can take home to use however you'd like... on Facebook, your web site, marketing materials, your husband's or wife's desk, ect.

You know your head shot is outdated, so this is your opportunity to have new ones made--- free of charge and with lots of talented photographers there to make you look fabulous!
And if you don't want headshots of yourself, come watch, learn, and help.  You'll see different photographers style of lighting headshots, get ideas for posing, and have fun.

Patty will have Domino's deliver pizzas at 6pm, so bring $5 and come early to eat pizza, salad and dessert.  We'll start photographing around 6:30pm and will stay as late as needed to make sure everyone who wants headshots gets them done.
Don't forget to bring your own CF card!

Email me with any questions.  lee@kickstandstudio.com

PPSC Coastal District May Meeting

Our next coastal meeting will be on May 26th at Mike Bowden's studio in Summerville. Virgil Bunao of CVI photography will be our guest speaker. He is a phenomenal photographer who specializes in high end weddings. Check out his website and blog at http://www.cviphotography.com . He has a unique style that really stands out in the crowd. He will be doing a live model shoot along with his presentation. We will be meeting for dinner at 6:00 at McAllisters in Summerville. Please call me if you have any questions. You don't want to miss this!


McAllister's is in the Azalea Square Shopping Center

take exit 199-a from I-26
go to the second light and then turn to the right




directions to Distinctive Images Studio

From Columbia
1. Take COLUMBIA(I-26) EAST
2. Exit #199A to US-17A WEST- at Third Traffic Light TURN Left
3. Continue on Berlin G. Myers Pkwy - at second Light TURN Left
4. Continue on US-78 - Look for China Palace Restaurant on Right
5. At first right TURN into Parkway Business Center
6. Arrive at 400 E 5TH NORTH ST, SUMMERVILLE. SUITE D

From Charleston
1. Take COLUMBIA(I-26) WEST- go approx 26 mi
2. Exit #199A to US-17A WEST- at Third Traffic Light TURN Left
3. Continue on Berlin G. Myers Pkwy - at second Light TURN Left
4. Continue on US-78 - Look for China Palace Restaurant on Right
5. At first right TURN into Parkway Business Center
6. Arrive at 400 E 5TH NORTH ST, SUMMERVILLE. SUITE D



Tammy Bevins
830-2940
www.nuvoseniors.com

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