March 2014 - New Hampshire Professional Photographers
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1. The Official Newsletter of the New Hampshire Professional Photographer s Association March 2014 From Stage to Street Photographing Dancers Heidi amp Johnathon Denney Wednesday March 5 2014 The Chateau 201 Hanover Street Manchester NH Heidi amp Johnathon are a husband and wife team who specialize in dance and fashion styled portraits In their presentation they ll give you ideas for marketing four types of dance photography costume portraits class and audition images performance images and private fashion styled dance shoots They ll share how they pushed their average portrait studio into a well rounded and well branded dance photography company You ll leave with tips for surviving hundreds of whiny toddlers and whinier dance moms in one day to how to pamper any dancer with their very own fashion styled dance shoot This presentation will compare fees price lists commission sales methods and dare I say it work flow for each of the four categories of dance photography Heidi has been a dancer since 1986 and a professional photographer since 1996 Johnathon began his photography career in 2011 when they married and he joined the business turning his hobby into a paycheck Together this husband and wife team transformed an average portrait studio into one with vision artistic flair and profit Please contact Allison McGrail at allisonmcgrail yahoo com and let her know if you will be attending and please2. 2014 February Meeting Images by Bob Lotz more images on page 7 6 NHPPA HYPONEER March 2014 Photofestival News There is still room in the following photofestival class To register http www nhppa com photo festival ios html or contact Dennis Spaziano dspaz comcast net Saturday March 1 2014 Ray Peeples on A Hitchers Guide to Technology for the Photography Professional Lichfield NH Limited to 10 Individuals Spend the day with Ray learning in a hands on environment unraveling the mysteries of computers networks storage arrays and back ups We will compare and contrast the major operating systems cloud storage and the state of the back up software available today We will end our day with a round table discussion focused on problems specific to photographers Students should bring note books or a laptop March Monthly Meeting Print Critique Images by Bob Lotz _ ea NHPPA HYPONEER March 2014 7 CHIMERA PHOTO amp VIDEO M ae NLS New England s pie Photographic Equipment Dealer WE ARE YOUR CAMERA STORE BUY TAX FREE m m 4 Vinton Street Manchester NH mN HERE Manchester WBHunt com a r 603 606 3322 www HuntsPhoto com now unleash the DOSSIDIIties Gallery Wrap Neuvon Books Pine Ari Cards nz tag www chimeralighting com 888 444 1812 HENSEL wwv chimeraimaging com MMM BB PERFORMING LIGHT Chimera Imaging Solutions is a distributor of H
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5. specify if you will be eating a meal Doors open 6 pm The meal is only 20pp You can pay with PayPal or at the door Remember to sign up by Friday February 28th NHPPA Hyponeer March 2014 April 25 thru April 28 2014 Margate Resort Laconia NH Stay at the Margate We hope you ll join us and stay at the hotel so you won t miss a thing Not only does it help you manage your time so you can take it all in it lets you spend more time with friends and colleagues and it also helps NHPPA meet the minimum room requirement to avoid facilities fees Stay for one night or the whole weekend See the flyer for details on room registration It s not too early Lake View at the Margate http www nhppa com conference html 2014 Conference Highlights In addition to the speakers there s much to look forward to 2014 Conference Speakers Friday Evening Location Shooting for High School First Ever Pizza Party on Senior Portraits Saturday No rushing out for dinner Just sit relax mingle with fellow members speakers judges You won t even have to move from your seat to be witness to the antics and fun of the scholarship auction right after All this for only a 5 contribution First half of Saturday will be dedicated to Print Competition Start thinking about what you re going to enter and make sure you plan on sitting in during the competition whether you have entered prints or not Adrian Hen
6. Epson Stylus Photo R1800 for sale EBay has it for 350 I am asking for 200 or best offer details below Product Information Print lab quality photos in the comfort of your home with the Stylus Photo R1800 The photos that come out of this digital inkjet printer can be up to 13 inches wide and will last between 100 and 200 years This Epson photo printer gives you border less photos in 7 popular sizes in a resolution of 5760 x 1440 optimized dpi and an 11 X 14 inch photo in less than 2 minutes Carin J D Abrosca A C Ph 603 591 6530 or carin photosbycarin com 14 Scholarship While organizing and cleaning after a busy studio season consider donating those unneeded items to scholarship Scholarship is accepting donations for monthly raffle items and is also accepting items for the auction at conference Thank you all for your support NHPPA HYPONEER March 2014 Download the full NEIPP brochure with instructors and course descriptions at the following link y http ane roundtablelive org resources NEIPP 2014 NEIPPBrochure2014 pdf J New England Institute of Professional Photography 53 Annual Educational Retreat March 30 April 3 2014 The Resort and Conference Center at Hyannis Massachusetts www ncipp com ncippdirector ppane com P P j P O Box 568 l Durham NH 03824 AFFILIATE SCHOOL Oe tk er Schedule of NHPPA and PPA Event Sat Feb 22 Photofestival Ma
7. Interim NHPPA Representative to PPANE Madonna Lovett Repeta PPANE Director Jen Raiche D C Ph NEIPP Trustee Don Chick CPP M Photog Cr D C Ph S National Councilor Tim Cameron CPP M Photog Cr D C Ph S PPA Certification Secretary Don Chick CPP M Photog Cr D C Ph S The HYPONEER is the official publication of the New Hampshire Professional Photographers Association Views and opinions expressed reflect those of the author and not necessarily those of the Association The Hyponeer is published nine times a year to coincide with the monthly dinner meeting held on the first Wednesday of each month except for the months of May July August and December Deadline for news articles is the tenth of the month prior to publication To advertise in the HYPONEER please contact Rick Hydren at 508 954 1298 or email rick hydren com Acceptance for advertisement does not carry with it the endorsement of the NHPPA President s Message Carin D Abrosca A C Ph Image by Carin D Abrosca February s meeting was our print critique hope that you all had a chance to learn how print judges look at our images to prepare us for print competition hope none of you were scared away by what they had to say but took their words as advice to improve upon our work It is a huge learning experience entering a print competition and Our critique judges are very helpful in getting us on the right track
8. a March Anniversaries e Welcome to new member Dannielle Gleim Damm of Vella Photography in March 15 David Webster Grantham NH March 19 Don Chick March 25 Jim Carlen March 26 Alan Kirby Scholarship News Conference gives you the opportunity to check off two our of several qualifications for entry into the Sullivan Raiche Scholarship drawings You must enter at least two prints into print competition AND you must attend conference Registration presence and entry of at least two photographs in competitive exhibit are each required to meet the requirements of attendance at the Annual Conference Scholarship earnings for the month of February went well We sold 195 worth of tickets and gave out two cash prizes of 30 each Thank you to everyone who bought tickets Every ticket you buys helps our scholarship fund We NEED AUCTION items for conference If you have a service you would like to donate that would great Have books frames or anything you might like to donate No item is too small or too large We have had items as small as baby hats to as large as backdrops We also need items for the raffles We raffle items at every meeting and every class at conference The more items we can sell or raffle off the bigger our scholarship drawings will be Thank you everyone for your help This is truly a team effort If you have items to donate please let Genevieve Buck know genevieve genevievebphoto com NHPPA HYPONEER March
9. ensel Performing Light d NHPPA HYPONEER March 2014 by Tracy Phillips Client Image of the Month Tracy Phillips Photography Exeter NH www tracyphillipsphotography com technical date for above image 1 8 1 160 ISO 640 50mm 1 4 prime D600 natural light This little one s Mom reached out to me after seeing a display had in a local coffee shop photographed this newborn in the client s home within the first two weeks of birth so he would hopefully be sleepy We were in the baby s warm nursery using natural light along with a full belly the little one was bound to fall asleep As a side story living in the home with the beautiful newborn were two 100 pound Dobermans tried to remain cool as they barked like crazy at my arrival Their heads were chest high When returned the following week to show the clients their gallery the alpha female climbed up on the couch and put her head in my lap The clients were so surprised they took a picture of me and said was not only a baby whisperer but also a dog whisperer Image provided by Tracy s client NHPPA HYPONEER March 2014 LNA Mount Washington WM Graph FX amp Printing LLC Call jal 100 Scenic View Circe at 1 603 356 9563 her Spe N Conway NH 03860 Coj 1 401 952 3558 Here is our pricing for calendars ordered for 2014 2015 11 X 17 folded to 8 5
10. f the program and the Speaker receiving his Merit Send file images to Editor Bob Lotz Scholarship Raffle Sell tickets at meetings and raffle donated gifts Genevieve Buck PPA News TIim Cameron PPANE News Madonna Lovett Repeta Association News Special Events Collect news items amp event happenings for publication in Hyponeer Marilyn Dillon Anyone interested in any of these jobs contact Gerald Browne 603 485 2269 or 603 485 7372 email bx509 aol com If you do any one of these tasks for four months you will receive one credit towards your NHPPA Degree Image by Bob Lotz The HYPONEER is the official publication of the New Hampshire Professional Photographers Association Views and opinions expressed reflect those of the author and not necessarily those of the Association The Hyponeer is published nine times a year to coincide with the monthly dinner meeting held on the first Wednesday of each month except for the months of May July August and December Deadline for news articles is the 10th of the month prior to publication To advertise in the HYPONEER please contact Rick Hydren at 508 954 1298 or 978 948 3346 email rick hydren com Acceptance for advertisement does not carry with it the endorsement of the NHPPA
11. king Senior Magic Marsha Vander Mey Sat March 1 Photofestival A guide to Technology for Photographers Ray Peeples March 5 Monthly Meeting From Stage to Street Photographing Dancers Heidi and Johnathan Denney of Exclusive Image in CT Chateau Restaurant Manchester NH Sat March 8 Photofestival Painting with Photoshop Ella Carlson March 30 April 3 New England Institute of Professional Photography Resort and Conference Center Hyannis MA http www neipp com April 9 note date changed from April 2 Monthly Meeting The Forgotten Generation Steve Bedell Chateau Manchester April 25 28 2014 NHPPA Conference Margate Hotel Laconia NH If you plan on attending the March Meeting you must sign up with Allison McGrail by Friday February 28th Please contact her at allisonmcgrail yahoo com and let her know if you will be attending and also specify if you will be joining us for the meal The meal is still only 20 00 per member You can pay for your meal by Paypal or at the door Remember to sign up by the Friday before the meeting Monthly Meeting Hospitality Program Review Write a review about the program using attendees forms available New Member Column lyr or less Seek out new members and ask them to write about their impressions of NHPPA and something about themselves Claire Lemire Meal Ticket Collection available Chair Set up available Communication Alison Miniter Photography Photograph portions o
12. n www nhppa com and rooms are filling up so call now to get your space While the hotel is more conveniently located to most of us still show your support by attending all or part of our conference and staying at The Margate Stay for as much as you can you won t be disappointed Bring your cameras as there is going to be opportunity for hands on learning starting Friday night from 6 30pm 9 30pm See our full schedule on the Conference tab of our website So while you are on here reading this go ahead and register See you all soon and take the next month while things may be a little slow and shoot for competition Have fun with your photography and let the creative juices flow Carin D Abrosca A C Ph Image by Bruce Conti Fort Point Lighthouse New Castle New Hampshire www baconti com NHPPA HYPONEER March 2014 I CAPTURE MY SUBSECTS JUST AS THEY ARE NO Wraz The buck https www whattheduck net STAGING NO FANCY LIGHTS NO PHOTOSHOP NEXT SUST REALITY J K F 1J I gt j gt S O I D DESCRIBE MY STYLE AS PHOTO JOURNALISTIC March Birthdays March 3 Louis Foisy March 7 GaryThibeault March 8 Roxanne Herres March 16 Gene Paltrineri e Congratulations to Ella Carlson who was March 26 Genevieve Buck named PPA Elite Photographer one of March 26 Ann Grummon ly 22 le out of 27 000
13. r Massage amp Spa Services Gazebo Beach Bar Arcade Game Room Free Continental Breakfast Free WiFi RENAISSANCE RENAISSANCE ALBUMS NHPPA HYPONEER March 2014 Fe vo r 2013 2014 NHPPA Board of Directors President Carin D Abrosca A C Ph 23 Revolutionary Ln Nottingham NH 03290 603 591 6530 carin photosbycarin com First Vice President Marsha Vander Mey A C Ph 15 Old Milford Rd Amherst NH 03031 603 759 0062 marsha harperpoint com Second Vice President Allison McGrail A C Ph 243 Mount Vernon Road New Boston NH 03070 603 867 4970 allisonmcgrail yahoo com Treasurer Jean Camire C Ph 166 Elmhurst Ave Manchester NH 03103 603 668 1857 jhcphoto comcast net Secretary Lauri West 77 Centre St Apt 2 Concord NH 03301 603 715 5932 lwest126 comcast net Immediate Past President Conference Chairman Jean Wozniak A C Ph 15 Acorn Ave Auburn NH 03032 603 483 2314 jeanwozniak comcast net NHPPA Directors Alison Miniter CPP M Photog Cr Cr Rick Hydren CPP Jim Carlen Membership Mark Powers 61 Profile Circle Nashua NH 03063 603 440 3228 mark markpowersphotography com Hyponeer Editor Marilyn Dillon CPP A C Ph 77 Emerson Ave Hampstead NH 03841 603 489 1277 marilynxd yahoo com Industry Representative Peggy Hatfield M Photog Cr A C Ph LenzArt Professional Lab Librarian Susan Gray Scholarship Genevieve Buck
14. r art student to create one for you One of the things to remember is that your logo will be used for different purposes For instance your logo could be created in black and white or color for an advertisement business card website or flyer It may be printed in a different way to appear on your images that you deliver to your clients and yet another way for stationary does anyone use stationary any more printed invoices and sales receipts or emails You get the idea Keeping it simple by use of type and or perhaps an image of some sort 1s sometimes a good design choice There are so many ways you can create a logo just using a typeface You can use a single type or combine multiple typefaces You can color it shade it bend it twist it and mirror it You can add a design element clipart illustrations and photographs Take a good look at all the logos you come into contact with throughout your day Which ones do you like Not like Which ones are hard to read Look professional Are just plain bad See if you can find some that are in color on a package at the grocery store for example and then see if you can find it in black and white and notice the design changes that had to be made to make it work Collect other people s business cards or check out other photographers websites for ideas Google photography logo design and see what comes up Sampling of logos from NHPPA member websites Check out
15. son http adrianhensonweddings com Sunday Morning Location Lighting Rick Friedman http www rickfriedman com Sunday Afternoon Marketing in a Tough Economy Ronnie Owings http prostudioseniors com Monday All Day Art Beyond Sight Corinne Alavekios Sunday morning print critique Sunday evening Banquet with our i costume theme of the Awesome 80 s http alavekios smugmug com Volunteers Welcome Marilyn Dillon Saturday Afternoon NHPPA Photo Safari Series Wedding Formals in 45 Minutes with Master Photographer sJeff Dachowski HDR Plain and Simple jwith Master Photographer Alison Miniter Creative Composition in Landscape Photography with Alan Kirby Want to be a part of the conference There are a number of ways you can volunteer print committee props committee photography hospitality scholarship assistance auction assistance etc It s fun jeanwozniak comcast net JINN Nn and you can earn NHPPA degree credits Please let me know if you want to do more than just attend NHPPA HYPONEER March 2014 THE MARGATE ON WINNIPESAUKEE Premier Waterfront Kesort Come to The Margate and enjoy all the amenities of a first class lake front resort only 90 minutes north of Boston 400 Feet of Private Beach Indoor amp Outdoor Pools Canoe amp Kayak Rentals Paddleboard Rental Oversized Jacuzzi Fitness Cente
16. this link for some inspiration http nspiredm com 50 inspirational photography logos Take note of what you like and don t like about your favorite logos and use this information either to create your own or use it to assist the artist you hire to design it for you Remember your logo speaks about you and your business Choose wisely and update if needed as time goes by I have updated my logo several times in the past fifteen years and I am getting ready to do it again If you look at some of the big names in business like Coke and Pepsi you can see how their logos have been updated to keep up with the times and their product changes Do your research and then get designing it can be a lot of fun to see what you can come up with on your own NHPPA HYPONEER March 2014 12 Elements of a Merit Image Visit this link for detailed descriptions of each element http bit ly 1bZ33BX 1 Impact 2 Technical Excellence 3 Creativity 4 Style 3 omposilion 6 Presentation NHPPA HYPONEER JANUARY 2014 4 Color Balance 8 Center of Interest o Lighting 10 Subject Matter 14 Technique TH Slory Telling For Sale e Nikon D300 500 Digital camera body only excellent condition original owner 35 876 actuations Comes with all original packaging and accessories including EN EL3e rechargeable Lidion battery with terminal cover Body cap BM 8 LCD monitor cover DK 5 eyepiece cap
17. tions in NHPPA s coming fiscal year which runs from June 1 2013 June 1 2014 amp DAPOSURE PLACE STUDIOS 219 Bear Hill Road Waltham MA 02451 617 951 1499 www eplevine com EOS1DO e JP IA el hare n ow Ci Sen Oio e TOR Weewte hol OD LOR EOS 5D Boos a JAIME fof freve COOS Cart Soh Che TOS thvi Pet 4D Ie l 3 NHPPA HYPONEER March 2014 President Marsha Vander Mey A C Ph 1st VP Allison McGrail A C Ph 2nd VP Roland Lemire CPP M Photog Cr D C Ph S Secretary Lauri West Treasurer Michele Spaziano A C Ph Rep to PPANE Madonna Lovett Repeta A C Ph M Photog C Ph Directors Rick Hydren CPP Jim Carlen Claire Lemire M Photog Cr D C Ph t BOWENS 4 swestco t SEKONIC The NEW L 478 478DR Touch Screen Light Meters 50 honam PocketWizard The NEW Standard PUGS IIl Tramiceirer 11 Your Business Logo Some Tips on Design by Gloria LeClair A C Ph Kor You may be thinking Does it really matter what my logo looks like Yes it does With all the logo competition out there it s important to have a logo design that people will associate your business with and also remember you by It is part of your branding your business personality and speaks about your photographic style If you have graphic art training you could more than likely design your own logo as I have or you can hire a professional designer o
18. would advise that you enter at least 2 images if you have never entered before get the credit toward a degree sit in on the judging and follow your prints through the whole process find that sitting there is SO inspiring and helps you to learn and grow your skills as a professional photographer Our March monthly meeting will feature Heidi and Johnathon Denny From Stage to Street Photographing Dancers They are going to give us ideas for marketing four types of dance photography from dance schools to private fashion sessions and more If you don t photograph dance schools yet or may never you will still learn the way they found their niche and turned their hobby into a business NHPPA s commitment to education continues with our annual Photofestival series in full swing From what have heard through FaceBook posts Dennis Spaziano has lined up some great talent There is still room left in a couple of classes so get in touch with Dennis if you are interested in joining Coming up is Ray Peeples class on March 1 titled A guide to technology for photographers There is still room if you want to learn the ins and outs of your computer and what you need for your computer so it runs smoothly throughout your workflow process and not lose your data because of hard drive crashes and so on And we are just two months away from our Annual Conference The registration forms are o
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