In This Issue
2016 Election Ballot
2014 Award Winning Images Book on Sale
Membership Special
New PPLAC Positions - Join us!
November Event: DPC
October Event Recap: Troy & Marjorie Miller
News: West Coast School Scholarships
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

"Clean your equipment after a shoot to keep it in tip top condition.  Clean your lens glass.  Wipe off everything!  That includes vacuuming out your camera bag, to prevent dirt, sand, etc. getting into your camera and lenses"

Rae DeVito
Upcoming Events
Visit our website calendar for details

November 15: WCS Scholarship Deadline

November 19DPC Night
 
January 21, 2016: Open House
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 October meeting featured Troy & Marjorie Miller, who shared how they work together to create an amazing experience for their wedding clientele. It was interesting to see their different perspective to the business, and how they work together to grow it into a striving, successful company. They provided some amazing tips that would apply to all areas of business not just wedding photography.
  
Our next meeting will be our final DPC for 2015. Note that our meeting will be the third Thursday, November 19th due to the Thanksgiving holiday. This will also be our last meeting for 2015. Where has the year gone?!
  
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 

Ballots have been sent and are due back NO LATER than 11/16/15. The new board will be announced at the November meeting, and will be installed at our Open House meeting on Thursday, January 21, 2016.
 

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
**Pro & Life Members Only**
Please participate in 2016 Election Ballot
 
Professional and Life Members should have received an email asking to participate in our 2016 Election ballot. The deadline to respond is Monday, November 16th

Thank you for your participation!
**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
*DISCOUNT for 2016 Renewing or New PPLAC Members*
  
As 2015 quickly comes to an end,
 PPLAC would like to offer a discount for a Professional membership.
  
Dues for 2016 will be $100.00
Professional Membership Renewing or New member!
 
Payment must be received by December 31, 2015.
 We hope you are able to take advantage of this limited time offer.
 
To pay by credit card online, click here.
 
Or
 
Please mail payments & check made out to PPLAC:
PPLAC
c/o Liz Chalmers
10736 Jefferson Blvd., #859
Culver City, CA.  90230
  
Remember...Payments must be received by December 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.

November Event:
Last DPC of the Year! Your LAST CHANCE to shine!
 
July 2015 Best of Show & Nature "Red Wings Ready for Take Off" by Jim Akers
 
 
When: Thursday, November 19th 
Time: 6:30pm-10:00pm

Veteran's Memorial Complex
GARDEN ROOM
4117 Overland Avenue
Culver City, CA 90230
 
Online submission: July 17-19
Image entry fees: $15/submission
Please pay at the door!
   


October Event: Troy & Marjorie Miller
 
What an amazing duo! Husband and wife team, Troy and Marjorie Miller of Imagery Concepts, showcased their stunning wedding photographs and explained their unique perspective on how they approach the business. 

 
Thank you Troy and Marjorie for an incredible presentation!



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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