In This Issue
Membership Special
July Event: DPC
June Event: Lynne Eodice | Stock Photography & Getting Published
June Event: Lab/LAX excursion
Sharon Lobel's Photography Gallery
Workshop: Downtown LA Workshop w/George DeLoache
Swap Meet is coming up
News: John Grusd
Workshop: Photoshop with Michael Collins
Join Our Team!

We are continuing our search for volunteers for the following positions:

 

Hospitality Director & Co-Chair

Membership Co-Chair

 

Please contact Sharon Lobel at shutterbugsharon@aol.com

for more information.

Tip of the Month

"Update your blog regularly, including personal entries with pictures. People like to connect with photographers who they can relate to."

Janice Reinold
2015: Upcoming Events
Visit our website calendar for details

July 9: Sharon Lobel's gallery

July 17-19: DPC submissions

 

July 23: DPC Night


July 26: Downtown LA Workshop with George DeLoache

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!
Our Sponsors

 

 

 

 

PPLAC IS A PROUD AFFILIATE OF

PPA - Professional Photographers Association
Board of Directors 2015


 

President 
Mel Carll

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

2nd Vice President 
Membership 
Cheryl Provencio

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
John Grusd

Digital Photographic Competition Moderator 
Mel Carll

Fundraiser Director 
Norman Reneau 

Event Photographer
Bob Reiter

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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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Greetings!

  

Our June meeting featured Lynne Eodice who shared her thoughts on "Getting Published", and it was a pretty insightful evening.  It was quite interesting to see how the publishing world has evolved over the last 10 years.

Our next meeting will feature our third Digital Photographic Competition of the year.  Start getting your images ready, and the submissions start on Friday 7/17/15 with our competition slated for Thursday, July 23, 2015.  So fire up the computer and start prepping those amazing images as we march down the road to see who becomes 2015 Photographer of the Year!  Will it be you?

On July 26, lighting guru George DeLoache will be doing an environmental portrait lighting class on location.  Time will be 1pm to 5:30pm.  Cost is $49 for members, and $69 for non-members.  Please contact Sharon Lobel at shutterbugsharon@aol.com to sign up as the event is limited.

If you are interested, the next PPC board meeting is slated for July 18-20 and will be held in Long Beach.  Check the PPC site for additional information.

So have a great month, and get out there and shoot some amazing images...

Mel Carll

2015 PPLAC President
*Membership Discount SPECIAL*
 
JOIN PPLAC for $60.00!
Sign up now on PPLAC membership and click on "Membership Renewal".
Follow steps to complete.

Good thru Dec. 31, 2015

Join by July 16th and you can enter our July 23rd Digital Photographic Competition. See website for details.

July Event: Digital Photographic Competition
 
Will YOU win Best of Show? One way to find out...
 

Best of Show & Nature:

"Power Wings Skim the Frozen Pond" by Jim Akers

 

 

Thursday, July 23, 2015

6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
 
Veteran's Memorial Complex
ROTUNDA ROOM
4117 Overland Avenue
Culver City, CA 90230
 
Online submission: July 17-19
Image entry fees: $15/submission

 

 

 

Credit Card payments MUST be made online at time of submission. Only checks or cash are accepted on the night of competition.
 
  
 Sign in & networking: 6:15pm | Competition: 7:00pm
 Non-members are welcome to attend as guests

June Event Recap: Lynne Eodice
 
Lynne gave a fantastic talk on how tips and tricks on how to get your stunning images published in all mediums; stock images, books, articles, etc. It's incredible to think how much the industry has changed in just 10 years!
 
**Pick up a copy of Lynne's book "Photos That Inspire" on Amazon.com**
Thank you Lynne for an inspiring event!
Event Recap: Lab/LAX excursion with Sharon Lobel

Those who attended the excursion had a great afternoon of exploring and shooting! The first stop was at one of Southern California's premier digital labs, a family owned lab that develops fine art photo prints to vehicle wraps. What an informative tour!

Next, the group photographed commercial airplanes landing into LAX from three different locations. They were there way after sunset - what a wonderful and creative way to spend an evening!

Thank you Sharon for hosting the event!

You're INVITED!
QART Gallery is pleased to present


an exhibition of photography by 
photographer Sharon Lobel

and the paintings by
artist Berberyan's - Contemporary Emotions

 Join us for a memorable evening with wine and hors d'oeuvres.
 

July 9, 2015
 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
 
QART Gallery

 480 W. Washington Blvd.

Marina Del Rey, CA


Workshop: "Downtown LA Workshop w/George DeLoache
 Focused on mixing flash & available light in environmental portraits
 

When: Sunday, July 26th


 Time: 1:00-5:30pm   
 

Cost:  

$49.00 PPLAC member / $69.00 non member

 

Please visit the PPLAC event page for payment instructions. 

Location will be shared once payment is confirmed.

  
Limited to 12 people. Sign up now!

 

One Man's Trash is Another Man's Treasure
Mark your items with a price, your name, and earn some CA$H!
 

 

When: August 20th 

 General Meeting


 Time: Bring items between 6:00-6:30pm 

Swap meet: 6:30-7pm


 

  PPLAC would greatly appreciate a small, 10% donation of your sold items. However, this is not mandatory.

 

4117 Overland Avenue | Culver City, CA 90230
 


News: Congratulations, John Grusd!

Our very own John Grusd earned 3 Merits, 2 Best-In-Class and Best-In-Show awards at the 2nd quarter Print Competition of the Channel Islands Professional Photographers Association (CIPPA)
 

"Sensation of Speed" by John Grusd

Way to go, John!

 

Workshop: Photoshop - 0 to 60 w/Michael Collins
 

When: Sunday, September 20th


 Time: 10:00am-5:00pm   
 

Cost:  

$49.00 PPLAC member / $69.00 non member

 

Need PS6 or Photoshop CC.
Bring your own snacks and lunch. Water is provided.

 

Please visit the PPLAC event page for payment instructions. 

Location will be shared once payment is confirmed.

  
Limited to 10 people. Sign up now!

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