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Professional Photographers of Los Angeles County

REFLECTOR NOVEMBER 2013

Cheers!

Plans are well underway for a superb 2014 at PPLAC!

The New Year gets underway with our amazing annual January Open House -- with a Roaring '20's theme. Then, we have the year of monthly general meetings ALREADY BOOKED with outstanding photographic speakers and amazing photographic competitions. Photo Safaris and workshops will also be added to the schedule. And, I'm gearing up for more Get Togethers (GTGs) at my studio, where small groups of PPLAC members gather to informally work photo magic!

Now, we're busy getting the 2014 PPLAC Board of Directors slate together. To date, current 1st VP Mel Carll is on the ballot for President and Teresa Pepe is on the slate as Secretary.
Many of our other current board members have served us loyally for years are now moving on to new opportunities with PPC as well as other professional and volunteer commitments.

That's where YOU come in: We need 'new blood' to bring PPLAC into 2014 with high energy. Do you have experience with QuickBooks, WordPress, Constant Contact, photo competitions, websites, writing---- or just want to jump 'on board'?

The positions of First Vice President, Treasurer, Second Vice President,Digital Photo Competition Director, Communications Director/Webmaster, Newsletter Editor, Membership Co-Chair and Hospitality Co-Chair are open! YOU could be the perfect person to fill one of these posts.

Reach out to me to step up!-- or to just inquire about ways your participation can make PPLAC even better in the New Year.

Cheers,

Bob Young

PPLAC President

Welcome to new members in PPLAC

Thank you for joining us!

John Gusd (Aspiring)

Alan Raphael (Professional)

Gary Davidson (Professional)

Jack Mulligan (Aspiring)

Anderson House (Aspiring)

Heber Jurado (Aspiring)

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This Month's

Photog Tip

by Mel Carll

Painting with light is a popular photographic technique for those who love to create experimental images after dark. Most light painters use LED lights and/ or flashlights and glow sticks to add special effects and luminous shapes to their images. Some more daring photographers are experimenting with the use of fire. Now that is one hot light.......

Board of Directors 2013

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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In This Issue

October Meeting Recap

November General Meeting

Fine Portraiture Workshop

PPC California Sunday

West Coast School

Member News

October Meeting RECAP

Retouching savant Dennis Dunbar unleashed even more Secrets of the Pros/Part 2 at our General Meeting. Masks, smart objects, layers, color correction, curves, clipping groups, and stylizing shots make up just some of the subjects that lit up the room. Thanks to Dennis for his generosity in sharing not just once, but twice, in mere months. Our Photoshop skills will undoubtedly improve with his brilliance.

November General Meeting

It's the last Digital Photographic Competition of the year, folks!

August Best of Show Winner - Lily

One week early! Get your images ready now!
Don't miss out on one of the best ways to improve and showcase your artwork!

When and Where

3rd Thursday, November 21st, 2013

6:15 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. - signatures and payments
6:30 p.m. - networking & refreshments
7:00 p.m. - Competition begins

Veterans Memorial Center
Rotunda Rm
4117 Overland Avenue
Culver City,CA 90230

COMPETITION ENTRIES ACCEPTED ONLINE: Friday, November 15th until DEADLINE Sunday, the 18th at MIDNIGHT

NO LATE ENTRIES ACCEPTED

READ ALL RULES BEFORE ENTERING

Fine Portraiture Workshop Recap

"The Creating of the Fine Art Portrait from Concept to Completed Print"

Last month's PPLAC workshop with award-winning photographer (and PPLAC member) George DeLoache brought insight into the creative process. George shared his method of capturing the perfect portrait; get inspiration, then conceptualize it and design it in your head before rendering it into a photograph. George utilizes a remote to test out his shots, using himself as his 'stand-in model' to

perfect the pose and lighting before bringing in the model or client. A few of the attendees got a real treat: they modeled for George-- getting the ultimate portrait. Bob Young's is the best portrait I've ever seen of him!

Fundraising

No fundraising this month.

PPC California Sunday
Photographing Sports

Join PPC president, Marcy Dugan, for an exciting afternoon of learning sports photography.

West Coast School

The 2014 West Coast School of Photography will be held June 15-20 at the University of San Diego.

If you would like to apply for a scholarship, you must submit your request by November 15.

For more info visit the website:

http://www.ppconline.com/membership/education/scholarship/

Member News

Congratulations to Jim Akers who was awarded first place in the Macro/close-up category at the fall digital competition of the Santa Clarita Valley Photographers Association. Akers also received third place ribbons in the macro/close-up and architecture category.

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Check out the November e edition of PPC magazine. Board member Rae DeVito interviews one of West Coast School's 2014 instructors, video guru Victor Ha.

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PPOC is proud to announce it's very special guest speaker, Mr. Richard Studervant! Come see Richard Studervant at their general meeting.
Check out their website for more info:

http://www.ppoccalifornia.org/richard-sturdevant-workshop/

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Join Eddie Tapp in Hollywood October 19th for this hybrid event - Free: Advanced registration required - Click here for more info

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In Memory of Michael Porter

We're saddened to say goodbye to a decades-long PPC and PPLAC supporter and member, Michael Porter. 61-year-old Michael passed away in early October of a massive heart attack. Our thoughts and prayers go out Michael to his beloved mother and sister.   Michael, a Certified Professional Photographer, served on the PPC Board of Directors and and as a Past President of PPLAC-- back when it was called Professional Photographers West.

A Memorial Fund for Michael Porter has been set up. Please make checks (or contributions) made payable to:

                  Rose Porter
                 P.O. Box 10513
          Marina del Rey, CA 90295

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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:

photobyrae@me.com