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September 2006 - Vol 1, Issue 1

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	President's Message Fall Seminar Information 2006 Print Competition - Doug Letson, Chairman Jim Cunningham - Fall Seminar Speaker Hotel Reservations Folio Competition Minutes from business Meeting Fall Seminar Registration Form Fred Molesworth - Fall Seminar Speaker

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Greetings!

Make plans today to attend the Fall Seminar in Tuscaloosa. Jim Cunningham and Fred Molesworth are two great speakers worth seeing. Both have a wealth of information that you can take home and put to work. If you don't care about improving your photography and your bottom line, stay at home. If you do then come to Tuscaloosa October 22-24.

President's Message

Success in a World of Change Beverly Thompson, PPMA president To say that the photographic industry is changing is not only grossly understated but also overwhelming to many photographers. Cameras, computers, software, all change so rapidly. The computer has become a necessary tool. Today's digital camera becomes obsolete tomorrow as technology improves. More and more of our clients own digital cameras and are taking photographs of their children, their friends' children, or other events, such as weddings, instead of calling us. Change is inevitable in the world of photography; nothing stays the same. The question is how do photographers keep up with this rapidly changing photographic world and maintain a successful, thriving business. That question can be answered simply, by joining local, state, and national professional associations, by getting involved, and by taking advantage of all possible opportunities to learn. Education: Attending seminars, conventions, and other classes is another way to know what the latest trends are in photography. Keeping up to date on the development of new technology is has become crucial. Learning lighting and posing is as vital to photographers new to the business as it is refreshing to those who have been in the business for years. Implementing marketing ideas and strategies that speakers have proved successful will also contribute to success.Print competition: Entering print competition is another way to improve photographic skills. From conceiving and creating a salon print to viewing the competition and listening to judges comment on competition photographs will contribute to the skills that the successful photographer must develop. Fellowship and Networking: Getting to know other photographers, sharing success storie, asking each other questions and helping each other solve problems and develop skills are all invaluable not only to photographers new in the business but also to a veteran photographers. PPMA is dedicated to offering its members a variety of opportunities to become better photographers and learn how to adapt to the rapidly changing photographic industry. PPMA was very fortunate in having some of the most sought after speakers nationwide at our spring seminar. The Marvelous Monday classes that have been held in member studios across the two states have proved to be very beneficial to PPMA photographers. The annual PPMA Convention held at the Marriott Shoals Hotel and Spa in Florence, Alabama, provided an exceptionally talented line up of speakers. Kevin Newsome, Jeanne Richardson, Brian White, Bennie Durham, Lori Grice all shared various techniques to improve our photographic skills as well as different strategies in improving our marketing skills. The Friday evening workshop that PPA president-elect, Jack Reznicki, held at Gib Ford's studio in Jackson, Miss. was another opportunity for PPMA members to learn more about the changing photographic industry. The PPMA Fall Seminar October 22 - 24, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama will provide yet another learning opportunity in 2006. In-depth instruction will be provided by Jim Cunningham. Jim is one of the best teachers I have seen. Each of us can learn from the "master" teachers as we sit in seminars and programs; yet each of us can learn from each other. By listening to and helping each other, we help not only ourselves but also others along the path to success.

Fall Seminar Information

Sunday, October 22 through Tuesday, October 24 The seminar will be held at the Sheraton 4 Points on the University of Alabama campus. Room rate is $89 per night. Please use the code PPMA (Professional Photographers of Mississippi- Alabama) The phone number for the Sheraton is 205 752- 3200 Cut off date is October 7, 2006.

2006 Print Competition - Doug Letson, Chairman

We had 17 print cases entered with a total of 85 prints. Portrait of a Child DIST. CHILD-CYNDI HORNSBY TRANQUILTY-84 DIST. CHILD-CYNDI HORNSBY GOLDIE LOCKS FOR REAL-82 1ST PLACE PORTRAIT OF A CHILD-RICK WILLIAMTIMELESS MOMENTS-86 Portrait of a Man DIST. MAN-GRETCHEN MC COLLUM NOT BOB DYLAN, NOT JAMES DEAN, JUST A BAD BOY IN BETWEEN - 78 DIST. MAN-SUSAN ROBERTSON MASTER CHUNG-77 1ST PLACE PORTRAIT OF A MAN-SCOTTY KENNEDY CHANDLER-79 Portrait of a Woman DIST. WOMAN-GRETCHEN MC COLLUM YOU LIGHT OF MY LIFE-76 1ST PLACE PORTRAIT OF A WOMAN-CINDY MITCHELL HER HEARTS DESIRE-78 Portrait of a Teen/Senior DIST. TEEN/SENIOR-BUDDY THOMPSON MIRANDA-80 DIST. TEEN/SENIOR-RICK WILLIAMS KING OF THE ROAD-80 1ST PLACE PORTRAIT OF A TEEN/SENIOR-BUDDY THOMPSON-CINNAMON GIRL-85 Portrait of a Bride DIST. BRIDE-VAUGHN BOWERS CARIBBEAN DREAM-76 DIST. BRIDE-SUSAN ROBERTSON BRIDAL ELEGANCE-76 1ST PLACE PORTRAIT OF A BRIDE-VAUGHN BOWERS CHELSEA-77 1ST PLACE PORTRAIT OF A BRIDE AND GROOM-RICK WILLIAMS PRELUDE TO A KISS-84 Portrait of a Character Study DIST. CHARACTER STUDY-VAUGHN BOWERS STREET SOUL-76 DIST. CHARACTER STUDY-SCOTTY KENNEDY MYSTIC EYES-74 1ST PLACE OF A CHARACTER STUDY-RICK WILLIAMS HEART AND SOUL-82 Wedding Album DIST. WEDDING ALBUM-SUSAN ROBERTSON RENEE AND BILLY-78 DIST. WEDDING ALBUM-SHAUNA DENNEY DARRELL AND TA LONA-78 1ST PLACE OF A WEDDING ALBUM-SUSAN ROBERTSON WE ARE FAMILY-78 Portrait of A Group DIST. GROUP-CYNDI HORNSBY PRETTY BOYS-80 DIST. GROUP-WAYNE RAWSON SWEET INNOCENSE-80 1ST PLACE PORTAIT OF A GROUP-CYNDI HORNSBY ONCE UPON A TIME-83 Illustrative DIST. ILLUSTRATIVE-LISA LETSON SWEETNESS OF SPRING-84 DIST. ILLUSTRATIVE-LISA LETSON AFRICAN JEWEL-82 1ST PLACE ILLUSTRATIVE-LISA LETSON REFRESHED-86 Electronic Imaging DIST. ELECTRONIC IMAGING-BOB CLEERE THE SPIDER'S LAIR-80 DIST. ELECTRONIC IMAGING-CINDY MITCHELL PEACE THROUGH THE STORM-79 1ST PLACE ELECTRONIC IMAGING-BOB CLEERE JAIL BAIT-87 Architectural 1ST PLACE ARCHITECTRUAL-PAULA MC CARTY LITTLE WHITE NIGHTLIGHT-76 Commercial DIST. COMMERCIAL-CHARLES SWIMMER HERE'S THE BEEF-76 1ST PLACE COMMERCIAL-PAULA MC CARTY GRAVEYARD SHIFT AT THE FACTORY-77 Portrait of an Animal DIST. ANIMAL-VAUGHN BOWERS CHASIN' WABBITS-77 1ST PLACE PORTRAIT OF AN ANIMAL-GRETCHEN MC COLLUM LICK THIS-79 MASTERS DIVISION MASTER PORTRAIT-BOB CLEERE-NIGHT CAP IN NEW YORK-97 MASTER WEDDING-BOB CLEERE-WINDOW TO THE HEART-82 MASTER COMMERCIAL-BUDDY STEWART-FLYING HIGH-78 MASTER ILLUSTRATIVE-BOB CLEERE-NO WHERE TO GO-97 JUDGES CHOICE AWARDS LORAINE JOHNSON-NIGHT CAP IN NEW YORK-BOB CLEERE BARBARA WHITE-EAST BOUND AT THE HIGH BRIDGE- BUDDY STEWART LORI GRISE-PRELUDE TO A KISS-RICK WILLIAMS ERNIE JOHNSON-NO WHERE TO GO-BOB CLEERE RICHARD RAMSEY-MAKE 'EM STOP-DOUG LETSON BRYAN WHITE-IRON WORKER-DOUG LETSON KODAK PORTRAIT-NIGHT CAP IN NEW YORK-BOB CLEERE COMMERCIAL/ILLUSTRATIVE-NO WHERE TO GO-BOB CLEERE ELECTRONIC IMAGING-JAIL BAIT-BOB CLEERE WEDDING-PRELUDE TO A KISS-RICK WILLIAMS FUJI PORTRAIT-MAKE 'EM STOP-DOUG LETSON COMMERCIAL/ILLUSTRATIVE-EAST BOUND AT THE HIGH BRIDGE-BUDDY STEWART ELECTRONIC IMAGING-THE SPIDER'S LAIR-BOB CLEERE WEDDING-WINDOW TO THE HEART-BOB CLEERE BEST OF SHOW - BOB CLEERE- NIGHT CAP IN NEW YORK YORK-97

Jim Cunningham - Fall Seminar Speaker

Jim Cunningham Children Photography and Corel Painter This workshop is for Portrait and Wedding Photographers who want to transform their images into works of art. Jim is a full time Photographer who feels that Painter 8 has given us the ability to take our photographic images to the next level. There is a frustrated artist inside all of us and Painter gives us the ability to release that creative side that has been trapped for so many years. Jim will take you step by step through the creative process. You will be amazed at how quickly you will be creating images that your customers will want hanging on their walls. Join Jim and unleash your inner artist. Learn to work outside the box with someone who spends hours a day creating with Painter. The workshop will cover: Preparing your images in Photoshop. By doing a little pre-painter clean-up in Photoshop you can make your work in Painter go a lot smoother. Getting familiar with Painter. Setting up the Painter pallets and getting to know the brushes you will be using. You will learn the use of layers in Painter and the art of using a cloned image. Creating Custom Brushes with Painter. Painter IX introduced a new brush creator that gives the user the ability to modify existing brushes and create new brushes. Creating a watercolor print. You will learn the tools used to create a watercolor print from your photographs. The best printers and watercolor papers will be covered. You will work on class images, and images you bring, to create your own style of painting. We will also print some of your images on watercolor paper. Creating an oil painted look. The brushes and techniques used to make a print have an oil painted look are explained. Also covered are the finishing touches that will make your Painter oil look like a real oil painting. Fine Art Landscapes. You will learn techniques on turning your landscapes and flower photographs into works of art. Marketing Your Images. Tips and ideas on how to market and sell your Painter images. to view Jim's work

Hotel Reservations

We will be at the Four Points Hotel in Tuscaloosa Hotel information

Folio Competition

Fall Folio/Multi Image Competition rules How many can I enter? A total of four (4) entries How much does it cost? $10.00 total for all four (4) When is the deadline? 3:00pm on Sunday at the registration desk All Folio / Mini album must have a minimum of eight (8) photographs with 4x5 being the smallest size. The maker's name must be covered. There are six (6) categories: Groups Wedding Event Children Teen/Seniors Individual Multi Image Composites are composed of several images in a single presentation. They must have a minimum of six (6) images and no larger than a 16x20 (easels will not be provided). The maker's name must be covered. There are five (5) categories: Portrait Wedding Event Illustrative Unclassified One First Place and Two Distinguished Awards will be given in each category. Any questions please call Doug Letson 256-381- 6891. A form must be taped to the back of each entry Maker's Name________________________________________ _ _________________ Folio / Mini Album (circle one) Group Wedding Event Child Teen/Senior Individual Multi Image Composite (circle one) Portrait Wedding Event Illustrative Unclassified Maker's Name________________________________________ _ _________________ Folio / Mini Album (circle one) Group Wedding Event Child Teen/Senior Individual Multi Image Composite (circle one) Portrait Wedding Event Illustrative Unclassified Maker's Name________________________________________ _ _________________ Folio / Mini Album (circle one) Group Wedding Event Child Teen/Senior Individual Multi Image Composite (circle one) Portrait Wedding Event Illustrative Unclassified Maker's Name________________________________________ _ _________________ Folio / Mini Album (circle one) Portrait Wedding Event Child Teen/Senior Individual Multi Image Composite (circle one) Portrait Wedding Event Illustrative Unclassified

Minutes from business Meeting

Professional Photographers of Mississippi and Alabama Annual Membership Meeting June 5, 2006 Meeting Minutes President Beverly Thompson called the meeting to order at 11:40am Gary Patrick opened the meeting with a prayer. Andrew Lamb moved to amend the agenda. Second Charles Swimmer. Approved No Opposed Jim Stokes Moved to accept the minutes from last meeting. Second Hank Lamb. Approved No Opposed Susan Robertson moved to accept the financial report. Second Bill Davis Approved 1 opposed (Frank Allen) The following Reports were given: Convention Susan Robertson Trade Show Gil Brady Print Comp. Doug Letson Membership Comm.Gary Patrick Nominating Comm.Van Blankenship The Follow were Nominated for Board Positions: Chairman of the BoardBeverly Thompson President Terry Collins Vice President Wayne Rawson Secretary/Treasurer Gil Brady Miss. Representative Bill Davis Ala. Representative Patti Ford Miss. Representative Darrell Ivy Nomination from the floor were called. None Jim Stokes moved to close nominations. Second Charles Swimmer. All Accepted by acclimation.

Fall Seminar Registration Form

REGISTRATION FORM PPMA FALL SEMINAR Fall Seminar: October 22-24, 2006 Sheraton 4 Points-Tuscaloosa Capstone University of Alabama Campus, Tuscaloosa, Alabama Hotel Reservations: Phone: 205 752- 3200 Code: Professional Photographers of Mississippi- Alabama, Inc. (PPMA) (Be sure to tell the hotel you are with Professional Photographer of Mississippi - Alabama for the special rate of $89 per night.) Cut off date for hotel reservation: October 5, 2006 After October 5, please call Wayne Rawson at 601 693-1966. ____________________ $75 per person if postmarked before October 5, 2006 ____________________ $100 per person if postmarked after October 5, 2006 ____________________ Silver Active Plus must pre- register in order to receive the social at no charge ____________________ Social $20 per person Silver Active no charge if registered by October 5 Names for badges: _____________________________________________ _______ _____________________________________________ _______ Studio and Town: _____________________________________________ ________ Charge to Visa/MasterCard Acct. #: ______________________________________ Expiration Date: _____________________ ID No. on Back of Card. ____________ Name on Card: _____________________________________________ __________ Billing Address: _____________________________________________ _________ Signature: _____________________________________________ ______________ Send to: Wayne Rawson, PPMA secretary- treasurer Wayne Rawson Portrait Studio 1218 23rd Avenue Meridian, MS 39301 Phone: 601 693-1966 Fax: 601-693-1999 e-mail: wayne@waynerawson.com

Fred Molesworth - Fall Seminar Speaker

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