Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!

As President and friend, 

I'd like to wish everyone a very 

Happy Holiday Season. 

Owen

Saving Treasured Memories

Hurricane Sandy Photo Restoration

•   PPSNYS Volunteer Restoration Program for Victims of Hurricane Sandy

 For a complete list of Photographers who have volunteered for this project, please click HERE .

This volunteer public service is provided by PPSNYS members and cooperating photo labs. Quantity, size and type will be done at the discretion of PPSNYS volunteers and may be subject to shipping and handling and any other agreed upon fees for additional quantities or special services and available discounted pricing for hurricane victims.  This offer is subject to change without notice.

It is anticipated that this program will run through February 28, 2013 -- subject to an earlier conclusion by posting at www.ppsnys.com

Coming in October

Lecture Series

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Byron Sands
Certified Professional Photographer

Sunday, October 21, 2012
3:00-5:00pm
Holiday Inn Downtown
Hawley Street
Binghamton, NY

Attendance is FREE for PPSNYS members; $25 for non-members!Please RSVP to PPSNYS Headquarters at (518) 434-9500 orheadquarters@ppsnys.com

Program Overview:
Everything You Need to Know in Today's Digital World

Byron Sands has found that many photographers do not understand the controls of their digital camera, how it is actually constructed and are often not sure how it relates to their film camera from bygone days.  Digital image/file formats are often difficult for non-techies to grasp.  While he will present a lot of technical information, he explains it in terms that don't require one to be an engineer.

Camera basics will be discussed including capture modes, lens, shutter, aperture, ISO and the interrelationship between them.  Other topics include digital lenses and digital sensors - how they work, what "field of view crop" means and why that matters to you; color spaces, white balance, and color temperature and how they apply to your images and battery technologies.  And finally, we will discuss digital image formats and what you need to know about them to preserve your images.  Questions will be welcome!

You will come away with an understanding of how your digital camera actually works and how to apply that knowledge to capturing the images you desire.

Biography

Byron was born in Arkansas but grew up in North Africa and Europe. Moving to Morocco at age 3, then Greece and then Germany, he returned to the US in time to graduate high school in Arizona and went on to earn the BA degree from the University of Arizona. He later earned the technology diploma from the Albuquerque Technical Institute and received graduate training at the University of New Mexico and the Harvard University School of Business Executive Program. Byron also earned the Professional Photography Certificate of the New York Institute of Photography.

Byron spent over 3 decades in technology and digital imaging, working in research and development for the world’s largest technology companies: Hewlett-Packard, Compaq and IBM. Byron began his career in digital imaging in 1977 when he joined IBM Research & Development in Boulder, CO and retired from Hewlett-Packard Office of Strategy and Technology as a Distinguished Technologist 32 years later.

Byron led engineering teams in the early 80’s that pioneered digital high speed inkjet scanner/duplicators, in the late 80’s that pioneered laser printers, in the early 90’s that pioneered low power, high speed modems and cell phone connectivity in laptop computers, and in the later 90’s that brought digital multimedia into the personal computer. Byron holds patents in the area of digital communications. Byron was appointed Distinguished Technologist by Hewlett-Packard in 2006 and retired from HP in 2009. Through his technology career, Byron held roles of Chief Technology Officer, Vice President of Engineering and Director of Advanced Technology.

Byron moved his studio from the hills above Monterey Bay to Hallstead in northeast Pennsylvania in 2009 – west coast to east coast. Endless Mountains Studios is focused on high school seniors and family portraiture.

Byron has active professional memberships in PPA, Senior Portrait Artists and NAPP. At the state and local levels, Byron is a member of Texas PPA, PPSNYS, PPAofPA, STPPNY and Northeast Pennsylvania Professional Photographers. Past memberships include PP California, PP Greater Bay Area and the Society of Wedding and Portrait Photographers and British Professional Photographers Associates. Byron is a Certified Professional Photographer and is a PA Certification Liaison to the Professional Photographic Certification Commission.

Out with the Old - In with the NEW

There are just 2 days left to vote for your favorite image in our August Contest Album - "Dog Days of Summer".  Visit our PAGE and while you're there you'll see the winning image from the July Contest - "Red, White and Blue" which is now our Timeline Cover Image.

© All Rights Reserved by Maker

This image was submitted by PPSNYS member, Sandy O'Shea and was chosen by popular vote of viewers on the page. 

Don't miss out on your chance to pick your favorite image! Go vote now!

June Facebook Cover Contest Winner

Our contest, "Weddings - In the Right Light" received many beautiful entries from PPSNYS members. The voting has just concluded and the winning image was created by Peter Polizzi from Staten Island, NY. His image will be the Timeline Cover for the next month.

To see all the images, click HERE to go to the PPSNYS Page.

SNAPP TEP, Aug. 12, 2012

SNAPP presents: How Mad Do You Have To Be? (the tour continues...)
John Metcalfe, M. Photog. Cr CPP and Dana Nordlund, Cr. Photog CPP want you to join them in the madness...the pursuit of the perfect portrait!
Join SNAPP at the Robert H. Jackson Center on Sunday August 12th for a can't miss TEP! http://www.snappinc.net/events.html

PPSNYS Workshop - "Summer Camp for Photographers" Part 4

COREL PAINTER "THE ARTIST WITHIN"

presented by Jim Cunningham - M. Photog., Cr., CPP 

There is a frustrated artist in side 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, from getting familiar with the Painter desktop to creating knock out images, to the marketing process. You will be amazed at how quickly you will be creating images that your customers will want hanging on their walls. Each of us has images that can be come beautiful works of art with the right enhancement. Jim will show you the techniques that will make your images stand out in the crowd. Each student is encouraged to bring at least 5 of their own images to work on in class. This workshop is for Portrait and Wedding Photographers who want to transform their images in to work rk of art. Jim is a full time Photographer who feels that Painter has given us the ability to take our photographic images to the next level. 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: 1. 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. 2. Painting Portraits. How to paint faces and eyes that will take your customers breath away. Jim will show you his technique and the brushes he uses to paint faces and eyes. Having trouble painting hair? Jim will show you how to smooth out the tangles. You will also learn how to create custom brushes. 3.De-Mystifying Cloner Brushes. Jim will show you how to take advantage of the powerful cloner brushes. Corel has completely redesigned the cloner brush interface with Painter 12. With the addition of the new Clone Source palette, painting with cloner brushes has never been easier and the ability create has been elevated to a new level. 4. Painting Impressionistic Backgrounds. Through the years painters such as Sargent and Pino have captivated us with their impressionist paintings. Jim will show you a simple yet effective way to create painted backgrounds that have the look of the great masters. 5. Pastel Portraits and Prints. Learn to create a softer look using Pastels and Chalks. 6. Fine Art Painting. You will learn techniques on turning your landscapes and flower photographs into works of art. 7. Marketing you Images. Tips and ideas on how to market and sell your Painter images. Jim Cunningham - M. Photog., Cr., CPP With a degree in Marketing from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Jim has been a photographer in Little Rock since 1976, and has owned his own studio since 1983. Recipient of 9 Kodak Gallery Awards and 4 Fuji Masterpiece Awards, Jim has spoken at state and regional conventions and has presented workshops at Imgaing USA twice. In 2010 Jim had the honor of teaching Corel Painter at Canada’s National Convention. Since 2001, Jim has enjoyed teaching Photoshop and Painter workshops, and feels that digital imaging gives the photographer the ability to create what we see in our mind’s eye. Course Level: Basic to Intermediate Studio Phone: 501-225-5324 Jim @ jecunningham.com www.jecunningham.com www.painterportraits.com For more information about this class and to register for Workshop, click HERE.

PPSNYS Workshop "Summer Camp for Photographers" Part 3

"A Solid Foundation"with Don Chick

A Solid Foundation is essential to ensure success as you build your portrait studio. This class will provide just that – a solid foundation in understanding the key elements of digital photography combined with essential knowledge that is needed to create a well-crafted professional portrait.
No longer will you need to look at your digital camera and be overwhelmed by all of the buttons, settings and messages or use the “wing-it” approach to digital photography. Through Don’s easy-to-understand style of teaching, the student of this class will gain a working-level understanding of important technical ingredients to a successful image: white balance, histograms, raw files and conversion. Students will also gain a deeper appreciation for light and learning to see and applying that understanding to studio and location portrait lighting. This class combines lecture with hands-on learning so that students can go home and immediately implement the learning at their own studios! This course will enable each photographer to move forward with confidence as they reach toward the next level in their portrait business. If you need any more information about Don's class, contact him to ask any questions at info@chickphotography.net.
Biography:  Don is a Certified Professional Photographer with both the Master of Photography and Photographic Craftsman degrees from PPA. He has also earned the Distinguished Colleague of Photography degree from the NH Professional Photographers Association. He is currently a Technical Editor and writer for the Professional Photographer Magazine and PPMag.com. Don is known in the industry as a master of studio lighting & has taught programs on studio portrait lighting in over 20 different states & the Bahamas. Don has won many awards in competition including NHPPA Photographer-of-the-Year, Best of Show, Highest Scoring Print, numerous Courts of Honor, Kodak Gallery awards and ASP State Elite awards. On the national level, Don has 13 Loan Collection images (all portraits) and 5 consecutive PPA Photographer-of-the-Year awards, including Diamond. In 2010 he received the Imaging Excellence Award from PPA. He is also a past President of the NHPPA and along with his wife, Sandy, operate their studio in East Rochester, NH. They have 4 children.

For more information and to register please CLICK HERE

Capital Champlain Section

We held our print naming party on Monday evening, to get ready for the PPA Image Competition.  Each year we get together at a member's studio, display the prints we are getting ready for competition, and help each other come up with titles for competition prints.  We had 13 members present and we were all inspired by the creativity in the room.  What a great learning opportunity!  Seven Master Photographers and a Craftsman were here to share there knowledge and expertise.

Anyone who doesn't take advantage of the wonderful opportunities that PPSNYS offers is truly missing out!

PPSNYS Workshop - Summer Camp for Photographers

Here's our second installment!

BEYOND IMAGE CAPTURE with Michael and Tina Timmons

In today’s economy it is important to diversify your portrait business to be the most profitable.  Tina and Michael will show you how to photograph, manipulate, market, and sell, “customizable” images as Fine Art Interior Décor.  Every home and business is an opportunity; each has a need for imagery to be used as décor.  Subject matter is unlimited.  In this fast paced, high energy program, all secrets will be shared!  These success stories, in addition to the pitfalls that starting a new endeavor can create, will hopefully save others much time and effort. Together Michael and Tina have embarked on a journey that has brought many rewards, awards, and accolades from around the world.  In addition to financial gain neither had anticipated, just by using their already honed photography skills from years of portrait experience.  We all have the skills and talent to add this new product line, we sometimes just need a little nudge to do something different.  The beauty is….. Each photographer will find and offer his or her own unique style with these easy techniques.

About Michael and Tina Timmons

Michael and Tina have both been involved in photography since 1983 and joined forces in 2000, after owning individual studios.  They own The Portrait Gallery and Gallery 143 in Michigan.  The portrait studio specializes in family, children, high school senior portraits, and events.  Gallery 143 offers customizable Fine Art Interior Décor, and services clients such as NASCAR, Hendricks Motor Sports, Drury Inns, McDonalds Restaurants, in addition to banks, hotels, doctors offices, individual businesses and private collectors.  Competition printing is another service provided, with over 32 Photographers of The Year as clients. Both are Master, Craftsman, and Award of Excellence Degree holders through PPA, and have been named Photographer of the Year within the state.  They have received awards such as Kodak, Fuji, Best of Show, Judges Choice, Top Ten (both state and regional), Four for Four, ASP State and Regional Elite Award, Michigan Service Award, numerous Loan collection images and PPA Photographer of The Year.  Michael has had four loan prints in 2003, 2008, and 2010 and Tina achieved that status in 2009.  Michael has exhibited in The International Hall of Fame, Photokina in Cologne Germany, Epcot in Walt Disney, has been The MES Photographer of the Year three times, and has had four prints score 100.  He has received the National Award and is a published poet and writer.  In addition Michael was named a Fellow by the American Society of Photographers in 2010.  Tina has been awarded the MES Illustrative Award three times and was published in The New York Times Magazine. Michael and Tina have lectured across the United States at local, state, regional, and international conventions in addition to numerous week long schools and personal workshops.  They travel all over the world sharing their experiences, while continually photographing each location to add to their fine art library.  Both are International Jurors through PPA, while Michael is a Jury Chairman.  They traveled to Korea in 2009 to judge the PPK International Regional Print Competition.  Both have held numerous board positions and stay involved in every level.  Michael currently serves on the PPA Board of Directors and two committees within.  Tina is currently the President of the Mid Michigan Professional Photographers Association, serves on the Professional Photographers of Michigan Board of Directors, and is the American Society of Photographers State Representative.  Sharing their knowledge with a large circle of photography friends has become a huge part of their life. 

Photographs are copyrighted. All rights reserved.

For more information about this class or to register for PPSNYS click HERE.

PPSNYS Workshop - Summer Camp for Photographers

Each year PPSNYS hosts a Summer Workshop at Hobart College, Geneva, NY, in the heart of the Finger Lakes Region.
This year, as always, the class offerings are varied and interesting. We will spotlight different classes over the next weeks.
LET'S START WITH JOE BRADY!

A Five Course Photography Feast! with Photo Chef & Instructor Joe Brady

Join us for a great week featuring varied dishes and lots of menu choices that will be sure to satisfy everyone’s photographic appetites! Want to catch up on some high-powered Photoshop and Lightroom techniques but don’t want to spend all week inside the classroom? Interested in learning many aspects of lighting using everything from available light to off-camera flash to studio lighting? Join Joe Brady in this banquet of hands-on instruction combining classroom and shooting time every day. We’ll explore topics from capture to edit to output in a variety of situations that all photographers need to master. Whether you are new or experienced in any of the day’s topics, you’ll be sure to learn new techniques that you can put to work right away. If you have any question or want more information about Joe's class, feel free to contact him directly. ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR Joe Brady is Landscape, Portrait and Wedding photographer, educator, workshop leader and online teacher. In 2010, over 83,000 people viewed his educational and inspirational webcasts and seminars and those numbers continue to grow. Many folks know Joe as a Landscape Photographer, but his other passion is portrait photography. He has taught many photo workshops around the country both with his wife Diane and with other photographyteachers including friends Eddie Tapp and Rick Sammon. Joe is also a frequent speaker at PPA events and has presented at National and Regional Conventions of the Photographic Society of America, Photoshop World and WPPI. In addition to being an X-Rite color expert, Joe has been a Photoshop trainer for almost twenty years and creates and delivers educational programs for photography equipment manufacturers including X-Rite, Sekonic and PocketWizard and with software co-sponsors Nik Software, Topaz Labs and onOne. For more information on Workshop or to register for this class please visit the PPSNYS Workshop Website.

Who do you call?

Welcome to the PPSNYS Blog. It is my pleasure to be the new PPSNYS President for this upcoming year. I truly hope that this blog helps others in our organization grow to further their knowledge of photography and business. Let me start us off with this question.

If you need to know something about photography, software or business, where is the first place you look?

My answer would be of PPSNYS. Here you will get a personal answer from someone you know and can trust. You will get an honest answer you can rely on, or you will get direction to find the answer from one of our members.

Let's start using the blog to help each other. Their are no secrets in this business. Start sharing!

Get Ready for the Photo North East Conference

In March, Photo North East will be holding a 4 day Conference in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey. 

Hosted by members of Professional Photographers' of New Jersey and Professional Photographers' Society of New York, the Conference is open to everyone! 

Photographers from all over the North East will be gathering to attend the amazing Trade Show, learn from great speakers and enjoy some fabulous parties. 

 

Print Competition awards will be announced and presented to many amazing photographers whose work was judged early in February.

For more information and to register, please go to the website.