In This Issue
November General Meeting: DPC
October Event Recap: Jim Doyle
News: Congratulations Angela Chen!
West Coast School Scholarships Now Available
PPC State Image Competition
PPC Expo and Conference 2015
Tip of the Month

"Inventory all of your photography equipment on a spread sheet, including serial numbers and value/replacement cost. It's great for insurance purposes, as well as for developing a checklist prior to going on a shoot."

Rae DeVito
Free Image Critique


We are continuing our Free Image Critique for one more month!

Have your images critiqued by a Certified Affiliate Print Competition Judge! 

Bring in your images in either print or electronically for a FREE, 
15-minute critique! 

Ask one of our Board Members in the Rotunda Room between
6:30pm - 6:55pm prior to the general meeting and we will assist you!
Swap Meet continues in November


PPLAC is holding a Swap Meet during our November 20th meeting. Mark your items with a price, your name and earn some extra CA$H!


 

Please bring your items in between 6:00-6:30 PM only.  Swap meet takes place between 
6:30 - 7:00 PM.
PPLAC Polo Shirts for Sale
 
Only a few more PPLAC polo shirts left! Purchase yours for $30.00 (no tax) at the next meeting!  
 
Proceeds go to West Coast School scholarship. 
Join our Safaris!
 
If you are interested in being on the PPLAC adventure/safari contact list, please email your name, phone number and email address to 
Sharon Lobel
phone: 818-802-7597 
General Meetings

Come join our monthly meetings on the 4th Thursday of each month, unless otherwise stated. 
 
Please visit our Calendar for upcoming events!
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PPLAC IS A PROUD AFFILIATE OF

PPA - Professional Photographers Association
Board of Directors 2014

President 
Mel Carll

1st Vice President 
(Speakers, Workshop, Safaris) 
Sharon Lobel

2nd Vice President 
Membership 
Irwin Lagusker

Treasurer 
Liz Chalmers

Secretary 
Teresa Pepe

Director of Communications & Editor
(Website & Newsletter)
Janice Reinold

Digital Photographic Competition Director 
Bob Young

Digital Photographic Competition Co-Chairs
Teresa Pepe
Jillian Ellis
Alicia Bravo
Mindy Campbell

Digital Photographic Competition Moderator 
Mel Carll

Fundraiser Director 
Norman Reneau

Hospitality Director 
Cheryl Provencio

Hospitality Co-Chairs
Yvonne Griffin
Teresa Pepe 

Event Photographer
Bob Reiter

Membership Co-Chair
Jillian Ellis

Parliamentarian
Bob Young 

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Board Meetings are held at 4:00 PM at a nearby location prior to the general meeting each month, unless otherwise announced. For more info, please email a board member.
Contact info is available at pplac.com. 
PPLAC Members
 
If you'd like your professional photography event or honor considered for our next newsletter, send a SHORT blurb and 1 small jpeg photo and/or website link by our deadline (the 20th of each month) to

Janice Reinold:

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Our October meeting was an insight into the incredible world of Architectural Photography presented by current PPC President, Jim Doyle.  The images were just stunning, and the number of lights used, staggering!

  
Our last meeting of 2014 is upon us, as we look forward to the final DPC of the year.  Note that the DPC meeting is on November 20th, which is the 3rd THURSDAY this month, due to the Thanksgiving holiday.  Remember, your images are due by November 16th.  Who will be Photographer of the Year? This DPC will decide, but you must remember to submit your images.  The end of year awards will be presented at our January 2015 Open House event.
  
For those who missed it, the Focus Stacking Studio workshop was by far the best of the year.  Thank you, Bob Young, for an amazing workshop.  Stay tuned for some amazing workshops slated for 2015.
  
As 2015 approaches, we are looking for a few volunteers to help with PPLAC.  We have a full slate of officers who are running for the 2015 Board of Directors, for which you will receive your ballots via email shortly.  But we need some help with Committee assistance, Membership, DPC and Hospitality.  If you are interested, please see either myself or Sharon at our November meeting.  Remember, our organization is only as good as the volunteers who assist.
  
So have a great month, and get out there and shoot some amazing images.

 

Mel Carll

2014 PPLAC President
November General Meeting: 2014's last 
Digital Photographic Competition

July's Best of Show:
"Red Riding Hood" by Kristi Elias

Get your images ready for competition!

Online submission: November 14th - 16th

Image entry fees: $15 per submission


 Credit card payment: MUST be made online at time of submission. NO credit cards will be accepted on the night of competition. Only checks and/or cash are accepted on the  night of competition.

NO EXCEPTIONS!


 Please review rules prior to submitting.

 Sign in & networking: 6:15pm | Competition: 7:00pm
 Non-members are welcome to attend as guests

 

Event Recap: Jim Doyle

Award-winning photographer, Jim Doyle, delivered an outstanding architecture photography presentation. He first showed us images from his mesmerizing work, and walked us through the process of how to capture such images. 

Thank you, Jim, for hosting an incredible event!
News: Congratulations to Angela Chen for her recent feature!

Congratulations to our member, Angela Chen, whose work was featured at the Los Angeles Chinese Photographic Festival! 

This event takes place at the China Press Exhibition Hall in Alhambra until November 23rd.

For more information, visit the Chinese Cultural Development Center.


West Coast School Scholarships Now Available
Deadlines Approaching! 
Don't let financials get in the way between you and your photography education. Scholarships are now available for prospective students to WCS 2015!

Apply online at www.ppconline.com
Deadline: November 15th, 2014
Mark your calendars for the 
PPC State Photographic Image Competition

Pro Photo Expo and Conference 2015

March 26th-29th, 2015 
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Pasadena Convention Center
300 East Green Street
Pasadena, CA 91101

Pro Photo Expo and Conference is hosted by the Professional Photographers of California (PPC) as the statewide conference and trade show featuring FOUR full days of programs and activities for all levels. 

The first 75 full conference paid registrations are entered into a iPad giveaway drawing! Good luck!
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