Dear (Contact First Name),
A while back, a fellow photographer approached me and asked if I would do some magic touches to their images. Of course, I said 'yes' (for a small fee). That photog so happy with the results I was asked to retouch additional photos.
Then, I got to thinking about a saying I learned a long time ago: "Give a man a fish, feed them for a day; teach a man to fish, feed them for life."
That's what we at PPLAC endeavor to do: teach you to fish. It's so easy for you to hand off your images to someone you believe has mastered their craft-- but wouldn't it be more satisfying if you could accomplish it on your own?
If you are having a bit of a problem in moving forward, get in touch with us, let us know what you need, and we will endeavor to set up workshops to cover these areas. In addition, PPC has set up California Sundays (register on line) and PPC's West Coast School in June still has openings.
PPLAC has some great speakers lined up for you, so you cannot afford to miss one meeting. Remember our meetings are held the forth Thursday of the month, but you must check our calendar for the actual date. Hope to see you soon.
Cheers,
Bob Young PPLAC President |
Dear Professional and Life Members of Professional Photographers of Los Angeles County,
Please go to our website to read the PPC Bylaws and PPLAC Standing Rules. If you have any issues or objections, please contact PPLAC President Bob Young at bypjsm@sbcglobal.net before the April meeting. The PPLAC Bylaws and PPLAC Standing Rules will be voted on at our general meeting on Thursday, APRIL 25, 2013. Amendments to the Bylaws will be submitted in writing or by secure electronic voting software systems via members e-mail addresses, as deemed needed by the current Board of Directors at a scheduled meeting of the Board of Directors. Following the approval by the Board of Directors, the amendments shall be published in the newsletter for two (2) consecutive months. Voting by ballot will be at the next General Meeting of the membership following the second date of publication.
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This Month's
Photog Tip
by Rae DeVito
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Use generic lens caps and straps in the field, especially while traveling. Don't 'red flag' that you are sporting pricey gear.
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Fundraising
Spectacular Fundraising Extravaganza
Silent Auction Think Tank Photo- Retrospect 5 shoulder bag (plus a colorful coffee table book by Peter Jennings) Retails for $137.50; Starting Bid 74.95 Spider Holster- Single Camera Holster- Retails for $135; Starting Bid: 79.95 A few Layer Cake software programs left; starting bid $35 per program Drawing Box Lots of goodies in the $1 and $5 drawing box (frames, books etc.) Plus one free door prize... which is a surprise!! Swap Meet Bring your gently used photography equipment to the Swap Meet. Don't forget seller pays 10% of the sale price to PPLAC. One of those items: a Canon 28-135 mm IS 1:3.5-5.6 lens in mint condition.Cash of check only, please. |
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Board of Directors 2013
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President
Bob Young
1st Vice President
Program Director
Mel Carll
2nd Vice President
Membership Director
Marcia Gold
Secretary and Editor
Rae DeVito
Treasurer
Sharon Lobel
Digital Photographic
Competition Director
Duane Murphy
Communications Director
(Website and Newsletter)
Alicia Bravo
Fundraising Director
Jim Akers
Hospitality Director
Onnie Hull
Membership Co-Chairs
Liz Chalmers
Irwin Lagusker
Editorial Co-Chair
Bob Reiter
Fundraising Co-chair
Norman Reneau
Hospitality Co-Chair
Cheryl Provencio
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Board Meetings are held on the 1st Wednesday of each month. For more info, please email a board member. Contact info is available at pplac.org.
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MARCH General Meeting
ROBERT LANDAU RECAP
Los Angeles-based photographer Robert Landau's unique vision of the Los Angeles urban landscape 'clicked' with the PPLAC March meeting crowd! "The speaker was so captivating... Anyone that failed to attend this program really missed an inspiring presentation." -Dennis Nisbet Landau's work includes four books as well as exhibits in the U.S. and abroad... but had fun with us in his own backyard. "I had a great time with a wonderful group of people who share my passion for photography - however that is expressed. Thank you all" -RobertLearn more about his art at www.robertlandau.photoshelter.com
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April General Meeting
Speaker: Kevin Michael Schmitz
Commercial, advertising, and fashion photographer Kevin Michael Schmitz has been shooting in the Cayman Islands, Miami and Vegas-- but is finally back in LA for an entertaining evening with PPLAC.
Join Kevin for the inside scoop on finding your photographic vision, high-end location lighting production, producing an editorial or advertising Photoshoot, bidding on ad campaigns, and booking shoots.
Thursday, April 25, 2013
6:30 pm schmoozing and noshing
7:00 pm program
Members complimentary
Guests $20
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May General Meeting
Digital Photographic Competition  | |
Last Competition winner: Jerry Stevenson
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Get your images ready for competition!
May 23, 2013
Non-members are welcome to view the competition as our guests for the evening.
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PPA District Merits
Professional Photographers of America 2013 Western District Photographic Competition Results
A round of applause and congrats to the following talented PPLAC members:
Best of Show (CA) Guilin Fishermen Peter Levshin
CA Photographer of the Year Jerry Stevenson
Judge's Choices
JUDGE TITLE MAKER
Rod Brown Guilin Fishermen Peter Levshin
Gabriel Alonso Cozy Perch Jim Akers
PPC Best of Category
Animal Cozy Perch Jim Akers
Illustrative Guilin Fishermen Peter Levshin
Nature I've Been Waiting For You Jim Akers
Portrait Env. Civil War Soldier Jerry Stevenson
Portrait HS Senior Happy To Be Home David Nicholson
Portrait Studio Bobby Jerry Stevenson Top Ten Cases 10 Jim Akers 8 Peter Levshin 6 Kristi Elias 2 Karen Nakamura 1 Jerry Stevenson Judges Choices
JUDGE TITLE MAKER
Rod Brown Guilin Fishermen Peter Levshin
Gabriel Alonso Cozy Perch Jim Akers
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News
PPC presents Marcy Dugan: Photographing Sports
April 13, 2013 * 10am - 5pm
 ________________________Kathy Rappaport helps the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure
Giving back to the community is what it's all about! PPLAC member Kathy Rappaport was recently interviewed on local TV for her philanthropic work for the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure.
Kathy photographed 20 brave and beautiful breast cancer survivors in her Woodland Hills studio. $7500 plus was raised by participants and sponsors, and photo books will be sold at the race.
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PPLAC Members:
If you'd like your professional photography event or honor considered for our next newsletter, send a SHORT blurb and 1 small jpg photo and/or website link by our deadline (the 20th of each month) to:
Rae DeVito at:
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