In This Issue
2014 Award Winning Images Book on Sale
Membership Special
New PPLAC Positions - Join us!
October Event: Troy Miller
September Event Recap: Kristi Elias Sutton
Event Recap: WWII Photoshoot
Workshop: Photoshop with Michael Collins
Workshop: Salton Sea and Joshua Tree
News: West Coast School Scholarships
News: Congratulations George De Loache
News: Congratulations John Grusd
News: Congratulations David Nicholson
Save the Date: PPLAC Open House
PPC State Photographic Competition
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

"Send anniversary gifts for brides you've worked with in the past. Small surprise gifts and kind gestures can lead to more business and referrals in the long run."

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

October 22: Troy Miller - So You Want to be a Wedding Photographer

November 1: Michael Collins - Photoshop - 0 to 60
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 September meeting featured Kristi Elias who shared her secrets on creating the ultimate client experience and the do's and don'ts of dealing with clients. The evening was full of great information not to mention her amazing images.

Our next meeting will be on Thursday, October 22, 2015 and will feature Troy Miller and his thoughts on Wedding Photography. The evening will be very informative.

As we approach the end of our year, we will be asking for additional nominations from the floor for our 2016 PPLAC board.  Here are the individuals nominated so far:
    • President - Marcia Gold
    • 1st VP - Sharon Lobel
    • 2nd VP - Cheryl Prevencio
    • Treasurer - Liz Chalmers
    • Secretary - Teresa Pepe
    • Parliamentarian - Mel Carll
       
Our next PPLAC workshop is set for Sunday, November 1st, Photoshop with Michael Collins, and will be held in Santa Clarita.  The workshop will be 10am to 4pm, with a cost of $49 for members and $69 for non-members.  Contact Sharon Lobel if you are interested, as this class is limited to 8 people.

Keep in mind that the next PPC image competition will be February 27, 2016 and for the first time, affiliate members can enter the competition including being eligible for awards.

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

Mel Carll
2015 PPLAC President
**2014 PPLAC Award Winning Images**
Photo Book for Sale!
 
If you would like to purchase a 2014 PPLAC Award Winning Images Photo Book, please contact Sharon Lobel - shutterbugsharon@aol.com.
Cost: $60.00
*Membership Discount SPECIAL*
 
For past members: 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

New PPLAC Positions Available
 
PLEASE JOIN! 
If you wish to be on the PPLAC team as a director, co-chair, hospitality, etc., please email Mel Carll or Sharon Lobel. 
We will be taking nominations from the floor at the October 22nd meeting. 

October Event: Troy Miller
So You Want to be a Wedding Photographer
 
 When: Thursday, October 22nd 

 Time: 6:30pm-10:00pm

Marjorie and Troy have been professional wedding photographers for over 20 years. Troy is the eyes of the company, using his creative shooting techniques and editing skills to give Imagery Concepts a one-of-a-kind perspective. Marjorie is the heart of the business, communication daily with brides and building relationships that last a lifetime. They come together on the wedding day to capture breath-taking images from both perspectives.


 

What makes their business tick?

How do they see the industry?
How does the creative process look like?
How to manage Client Relationships
What selling techniques that have them booked up and turning brides away?
 
4117 Overland Avenue | Garden Room 
Culver City, CA 90230

September Event: Kristi Elias Sutton
 
Wows all night during this presentation; both her presentation and her stunning images! She revealed her top secrets on creating the ultimate client experience from beginning to end.

And great to see past PPLAC Presidents, Amy Cantrell and Don Herzig! 

 
Thank you Kristi for an incredible presentation!

Event Recap: WWII Super Shoot

What an incredible event! The WWII SuperShoot was held on Sunday September 20th at the Camarillo Air Museum at the Camarillo Airport. PPC put the event together, and provided approximately 40 photographers several different shooting sets, many maned by instructors including, Kristi Elias, Tim Meyer, Steve Roosa and our PPLAC member David Nicholson. 
 
 There were 12 female models and 3 male, hair and makeup stylists all making the models look amazing. Our own Sharon Lobel was in charge of the model wardrobe and did an amazing job.
By Mel Carll

By Mel Carll

By Mel Carll

By David Nicholson

 
By David Nicholson

By David Nicholson


Workshop: Photoshop - 0 to 60 w/Michael Collins
 
There are only 4 seats left.  Must sign up and pay by October 22nd!
 
 
When: Sunday, November 1

 Time: 10:00am-4:00pm   
 
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.

PPLAC End of the Year:
Salton Sea and Joshua Tree Workshop & Adventure

 
JOIN US!
 
November 4, 5 & 6, 2015
Lead by Bob Young and Sharon Lobel
 
$30.00 PPLAC members
$50.00 Non PPLAC members
 
Make check payable to PPLAC
Or call Sharon to pay by credit card
 
Payment & RSVP to Sharon Lobel at
ShutterBugSharon@aol.com by October 22nd.
 
We will be camping...
More info to follow once you sign up.




News: Congratulations George DeLoache
 
George DeLoache had 3 images go into the Loan Collection and 1 into the General Collection at the International Photographic Competition. George will be receiving the Platinum medal as Platinum Photographer of the Year in January 2016 in Atlanta, GA.

George's image was featured on the cover of Camerapixo Photography Magazine!
Way to go, George!

News: Congratulations John Grusd
  
In the Photographic Society of America's (PSA) 2015 PSA International competition, John had 6 images earn Acceptance (Merit) with one of them gaining an Honorable Mention Award.
  
At the 3rd quarter image competition of the Channel Islands Professional Photographers Association (CIPPA), 3 images were awarded merits, two of them earning Best in Class (Animal and Architecture)
  
And finally, in the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) 2015 International Photographic Competition, John had 2 images accepted into the Loan Collection.

"The International Landscape Photographer of the Year" competition has included John's images in the top 101 images for 2015!

Amazing work, John!

News: Congratulations to PPLAC Past President & member David Nicholson
  
 This year's IPC IN Atlanta :
3 PPA Merits
One image, "Up Next" going into the Loan Collection



Amazing work, David!

Save The Date: You'll Have A Ball
At The PPLAC Open House and Awards Dinner

 

 January 21, 2016
 
Veteran's Memorial Complex
"Garden Room"
4117 Overland Ave.
Culver City, CA.
 
Pick your favorite sports team and
come dressed to impress!
 
Please RSVP To
 
More Info To Follow...

PPC: State Photographic Image Competition Update

 


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