Greetings!
If you didn't get to our Digital Print Competition in July, you missed out on a major milestone in PPLAC's continued evolution as we work to continuously improve the value that we deliver to our members. Consistent with our mission statement: "Advancing professional photographic excellence and leadership with the highest standards of ethical practices through networking and world-class education", July's Digital Print Competition took our organization to the next level as our judges (Anne Hutton, Dea Meyer and Tim Meyer) provided valuable feedback on all 75 of the images that were submitted. Many thanks to our Print Comp co-chairs, Irene Benavente and Bob Young, along with the rest of our "behind-the-scenes" team (Karen Nakamura and Sharon Lobel) for helping to make this event a huge success.
Regards,
Jim Brammer
PPLAC President
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General meetings:
Every 4th Thursday
Networking 7pm
Program 7:30 - 10pm
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More info HERE
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2010 Calendar
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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!
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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Please support our Sustaining Members
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* PPLAC GTG *
The next GTG: Tuesday, August 10, 2010 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
RSVP a must! Limited to the first 10 who save a spot!
This event occurs on the second Tuesday of every month
*MEMBERS
IN GOOD STANDING ONLY
No guests or children
Information Roundtable
hosted by Bob Young
TIPS ˇ ADVICE ˇ IDEAS
Don't miss this exclusive monthly meeting of Southern California's premiere professional photography organization!
Bring your photography, Photoshop and Lightroom questions, print competition images, etc.
RSVP Marcia Gold on Sunday, August 8
(no earlier, pls.)
Bob Young Photo Studio
7512 Midfield
Westchester, CA
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SILENT AUCTION
& RAFFLE
Bring cash, check or credit card to cash in on some deals:
ˇLayer Cakes Elements a $150 software program- starting bid $60
ˇWPPI Membership and Convention tickets: starting bid To Be Announced
ˇSome SURPRISE items!
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Come early to the meeting to sell or swap gently used, quality photo equipment you no longer need.
Free to members. There is a $20 user fee for non-members to sell their goods.
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Photographer's Resource Center
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Do you have photography and/or photo editing DVDs you no longer need?
Donate them to PPLAC's growing library. Bring your donations to
librarian Ellen Close at our June meeting.
Don't forget:
Members are
welcome to rent our DVDs at monthly meetings!
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PPLAC IS ON FACEBOOK!
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SHARE FEEDBACK ON WORKSHOPS & MEETINGS
TELL US WHAT YOU WANT TO SEE MORE OF!!
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Board of Directors
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President
Jim Brammer
Vice President
Program Director
Karen Nakamura
Treasurer
Sharon Lobel
Secretary
Biljana Milasin
Membership Director
Marcia Gold
Print Competition Directors
Bob Young
Irene Benavente
Editor
Rae DeVito
Communications Director
Alicia Bravo
Fundraising Chair
Jim Akers
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.
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August Meeting: SCOTT ROBERT LIM
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Portable Fashion Lighting Made Easy
International, fashion forward photographer Scott Robert Lim will break down the very complex subject of off camera flash (OCF) in very easy to understand terms. Learn about his budget minded portable lighting techniques that has enabled him to capture his on location, fashionable, award winning imagery around the world.
You're gonna love Scott Robert Lim's upbeat, candid yet highly educational delivery that has made him one of the top inspirational educators in the world.
Potential Sponsors: WHCC
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ˇ Digital Print Competition Results ˇ
Kudos to all for a fabulously focused Digital Print Competition in July. 75 entries came in! Below, our judges, winners, and Print Comp Committee. Look for the winning photos on our PPLAC website soon!
 PPLAC President Jim Brammer with Best of Show winner Mel Carll for his illustrative print, "Beauty From Behind". Jim Brammer with Marcy Dugan, Illustrative Best of Class winner for "A Time for Prayer" and Wedding Best of Class winner for "Autumn Love".  Jim Brammer and Irene Benavente with tying Nature/Landscape Best of Class winners Sharon Lobel ("Spider's Handiwork") and Ron Brewer ("Shades of Gold").  Jim Brammer with Portrait Best of Class winner Bob Young for "Larry".  Print Comp Judges (left to right) Dea Meyer, Tim Meyer, Anne Hutton  Print Comp Committee: Co-Chair Irene Benavente, Board Member Sharon Lobel, Co-Chair
Bob Young, Board Member Karen Nakamura.
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September Meeting - GIL GARCETTI
Thursday, September 23
Gil has spent much of his life as an urban photographer. His first photo book, IRON: ERECTING THE WALT DISNEY CONCERT HALL, November 2002, received much critical praise in the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, and other publications. The photographs emphasize the contribution of the ironworkers to the building of America as well as the beauty of the curved, angled, and bent steel of this building.
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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
Rae DeVito at: editor@pplac.com or rae.devito@me.com |
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