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 PPLAC REFLECTOR APRIL 2010

Greetings!

We had an incredible turnout for our April Print Competition:   a record total of 61 entries and 22 merit prints. Congratulations to all of the print competition winners and merit print makers.  A special "thank you" to Bob Young, Irene Benavente and everyone who helped make our print competition a huge success. I also wanted to thank the judges-- Yogi Patel, Steve Roosa and Jim Selkin-- for  providing us with incredible feedback on how to take print comp images to the next level.  Check out the photos Rae DeVito posted of the event on the PPLAC Facebook page.
 
I'm excited about Master Photographer Anne Hutton's workshop. I've signed up, have you? Space is limited and seats are filling up fast.  

We have a lot of heavy hitters coming up at our General Meetings-- with Ken Sklute, one of Canon's Explorers of Light, joining us this month.  Don't miss out!  Visit PPLAC.com for details on everything PPLAC!

Karen Nakamura
PPLAC Vice President
 
   General meetings:
Every 4th Thursday
Networking 7pm

Program 7:30 - 10pm
  

More info HERE

2010 Calendar


Don't miss these top-notch experts speaking at PPLAC! These inspiring & informative programs are designed to expand your skills, encourage your creativity, & challenge you to be the best photographer you can be!

May 19
Anne Hutton
Workshop

May 27

Ken Slute
Canon Explorer of Light

June 7
Kathy Rappaport
Workshop

June 17
Lee Varis
Photoshop

July 22
Print Competition

August 26
Scott Robert Lim

September 23
Gil Garcetti
Urban photography

October 28
Print Competition

November 18
Eddie Tapp
Digital photography & Photoshop expert

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PPLAC IS A PROUD AFFILIATE OF

PPC

PPA

It's silent auction time at PPLAC! 

Bring your checkbook to our May meeting to bid on valuable pro photography related items including:

-annual membership to amazing WPPI, Wedding and Portrait Photographers International

-a copy of Layer Cake Elements, software's recipe for amazing photos:  Drag, drop, create.
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Learn photography tips on your own time!

Take advantage of PPLAC's Video Library.  Check out the  DVDs  we rent for just $5 each.  See Ellen Close at our next monthly meeting to choose from more than 40 DVDs.


SWAP MEET

Come early to the meeting.  Bring your good quality, gently used, working photography equipment:  

cameras, tripods, backpacks, lenses, flashes, etc.

Price them to sell!  No charge to members; $20 entrance fees to non-members.
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SILENT AUCTION OR RAFFLE?

Come to our next meeting and see for yourself!

Get ready to rock with some great items up for grabs:

·Layer Cakes Elements ($150 value)

·WPPI Annual Membership (just one left!)

    
... and a few surprises!

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Board of Directors

President

Jim Brammer
pres

Vice President
Program Director

Karen Nakamura
vp

Treasurer
Sharon Lobel
treasurer

Secretary
Biljana Milasin
secretary

Membership Director
Marcia Gold
membership

Print Competition Directors
Bob Young
Irene Benavente
print comp

Editor
Rae DeVito


Communications
Director
Alicia Bravo
webmaster

Fundraising Chair
Jim Akers

fundraising

Video Library Chair
Ellen Close

Hospitality Chair

Ornetha Butler


Board Meetings are held on the first Monday of each month.  For more info, please email a board member. Contact info is available at pplac.com.

Financial Report available to members upon request.  Please contact the Treasurer.
In This Issue
Silent Auction/Video Library
Swap Meet/Raffle
PPLAC GTG - members only
May MTG - KEN SKLUTE
Print Comp Results
Ann Hutton Workshop
What's happening around town?
PPLAC GTG this month - MAY 12TH
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM · MEMBERS ONLY

Our monthly Get Together (GTG) at Bob Young's studio is fast becoming "the" place to be! Last month, members talked PhotoShop, lighting, print comp, slide shows/trailers, and a lot more. Bring questions, prints, gear to the next GTG on Wednesday, May 12th.  RSVP IS A MUST!  Attendance is limited to 12 current PPLAC members (no guests, please) so reserve your spot May 10th/no earlier with Marcia Gold.

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To RSVP, email Marcia: marcia@marciagold.com
Bob Young Photo Studio, 7512 Midfield, Westchester, CA

May Meeting:  KEN SKLUTE
Canon Explorer of Light

ken sklute

PPLAC members are in for a treat at our Thursday, May 27th meeting.  Guest speaker is Ken Sklute, one of Canon's Explorers of Light, a designation shared by only 48 top photographers worldwide. During his 35 year photographic career, Ken has been named Photographer of the Year a total of 27 times.  Tap into his unique photographic insights and push YOUR skills!



Sponsored by:
canon
H&H


For more info, visit our website.


April Print Comp Results


Best of Show
Congrats to Karen Nakamura (with Bob Young) for
Best of Show with her print "Three Cala Lilies"

Best of Nature/Landscape
Print Comp Co-Chairs Bob Young and Irene Benavente with her
Best of Class for Nature/Landscape

Best of Illustration
Best of Illustratative went to our own President (not present) Jim Brammer

Best of Portrait
Congrats to George DeLoache for Best of Portrait

Best of Wedding
Amy Cantrell with her Best of Wedding print

Ann Hutton Workshop
Wednesday, May 19th

Photographer Ann Hutton's all-day workshop at her studio is not to be missed. The event is packed with info to help you get new clients and keep them.

Space is limited. Please pay in advance to guarantee a spot.  A fabulous lunch will be provided; Karen will contact you beforehand to get your order.

Anne's workshop is NOT available to photographers who live OR work within 30 miles of her Camarillo studio. Please make sure you are NOT located within this area before you sign up.


$59 for Members
$79 for Non-members

Contact our V.P. Karen Nakamura: 
vp@pplac.com

What's happening around town?
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Parish Kohanim - May 12
Canon Explorer of Light.
http://www.parishkohanim.com


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Two Shots of Photoshop with
Jack Davis and Jane Conner-Ziser
Tuesday May 11, 2010

$59 Advance Registration
$79 at the door

Trade Show 5pm-6pm and Show 6pm-10pm+
Embassy Suites - LAX South
1440 East Imperial Ave
El Segundo, CA 90245
310-640-3600
http://www.twoshotsofphotoshop.com/

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Copyright Registration Workshop
with Jeff Sedlik - June 5
 http://asmp.org/asmp-seminar-registration-workshop

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PDN's Virtual Wedding & Portrait Trade Show
May 25-25
FREE Trade show and 8-10 webinars
click here to register:
pdnphotography.vetplatform.com

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Focus on Wedding and Portrait Photography with a FREE ON-LINE EXPO.  
This 2-day event is designed to inform and inspire!
pdnphotography.veplatform.com

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WHAT'S YOUR BUZZ?
Let PPLAC know.  If you'd like your professional photography event or honor considered for our next newsletter, send a SHORT blurb and 1 or 2 small jpg photos about your BUZZ to
 Alicia at:  alicia@aliciaphotodesign.com