PPANJNorthRegion

Disability Insurance and Lightroom..See You Wednesday!

2012-02-13T12:02:00.001-05:00

North Region Meeting

Wednesday, February 15th

"Adobe Lightroom 4 Beta"

5:00pm - Dinner- Jose Tejas - 647 US Highway 46 Fairfield, NJ

6:00pm - Mingle-Unique Superstore

6:30pm - Business Meeting

6:45pm - Guest Speaker-David Friedman, Prudential Agent

7:00pm - Program Jim Roselli "Adobe Lightroom 4 Beta"

Meeting Overview

We will be have a business guest speaker, David Friedman from Prudential Insurance, to speak briefly about the advantages of disability insurance in the photographic industry.

The main event will be Jim Roselli of ArtisticEfex reviewing and discussing the new features of Adobe Lightroom 4 Beta. Adobe Lightroom is powerful editing software that is a great tool for today's photographer. This is a great seminar for any current Adobe Lightroom user or first time user.

To follow North Region News- check out the Blog- bookmark it and be a blog follower!

www.ppanjnorthregion.blogspot.com

Questions or comments? Email us at secretary@ppanj.com or call 866-985-4300

LAST DAY FOR COMPETITION ENTRIES

2012-02-07T13:32:00.002-05:00

LAST DAY - PNE IMAGE COMPETITION ENTRY & UPLOAD

Click Here to Enter & Upload your Images

PhotoNorthEast Image Competition Entry

REMINDER:
Print Competition deadline for entries MUST pay & upload your image files before February 7, 2012 at 5:00pm.
No exceptions!
Cost: $50.00
Image Competition Judging
(Open to all attendees)
Date: Sunday, February 12, 2012 -
12:00pm - 5:00pm and
Monday, February 13, 2012 -
9:00am til finished
Location: Unique Photo, Inc.
123 US Hwy 46W
Fairfield, NJ
Images on Display
Saturday, March 24th, Sunday, March 25th
and Monday, March 26th
All image awards will be given at the
Awards Cocktail Reception
Monday, March 26th – 6:00pm
(Ticket required if NOT registered for
Full Registration)
Cost: $35.00 / $50.00 at the Door
(Click Here to register online)
The Awards Ceremony
Monday, March 26th – 7:30pm
Is Open to all

PHOTONORTHEAST... GREAT PRESENTATION

2012-01-25T06:49:00.005-05:00

Portraiture Workshop with Ernie Tramposch*

Bring your Camera!

Join us for a hands-on class with live models. In a small group setting, instructors will demonstrate studio portrait techniques and give you an opportunity to try it. Appropriate level groups will be formed. So whether you are just getting started with your first studio light kit or looking for trendy new ways to shoot studio portraits, you’ll enjoy this workshop. Co-presented with Steve Yahr.

* You must purchase Full Convention Registration AND this ticket in order to attend this event.

Biography

Ernst. H Tramposch, M.Photog. Cr. CPP.

The key to great photography is thinking outside the box. Portrait and wedding photography are no exceptions. The images should tell you a story with out the need for words. They should be natural, fun, romantic, emotional and even candid. My responsibility as a photographer is to see, feel and understand these moments, add personality and artistic flair ultimately capturing the true feeling and personalities of my clients.

Come spend some time and learn the secrets. Along with other great photographers, come have some fun and maybe even soak up some knowledge.

PHOTONORTHEAST IMAGE COMPETITION ENTRY

2012-01-24T10:14:00.004-05:00

PNE IMAGE COMPETITION ENTRY & UPLOAD NOW AVAILABLE

Click Here to Enter & Upload your Images

PhotoNorthEast Image Competition Entry

REMINDER:

Print Competition deadline for entries MUST pay & upload your image files before February 7, 2012 at 5:00pm.

No exceptions!

Image Competition Judging

(Open to all attendees)

Date: Sunday, February 12, 2012 and

Monday, February 13, 2012

Location: Unique Photo, Inc.

123 US Hwy 46W

Fairfield, NJ

Images on Display

Saturday, March 24th, Sunday, March 25th

And Monday, March 26th

All image awards will be given at the

Awards Cocktail Reception

Monday, March 26th – 6:00pm

(Ticket required if NOT registered for

Full Registration)

Cost: $35.00 / $50.00 at the Door

(Click Here to register online)

The Awards Ceremony

Monday, March 26th – 7:30pm

Is Open to all

Celebrate at After-Holidays Party!

2012-01-11T20:09:00.001-05:00

PPANJ North Region After-Holidays Party

Feb. 4th 2012 6pm-10pm
Snow Date- Feb. 18th

Come out and join us for After-Holidays Party.

We will be having a family style sit down dinner in a private room.

A CASH BAR will be provided.

Cost:
Members $15.00
Guest $35.00

Location:
Cinders Wood Fire Grill
319 US Highway 46, Mine Hill, NJ

Any Questions please contact
Kathy Harris - 908-852-0718
HarrisPhotography.Kathy@gmail.com

M.A.R.S. SCHOLARSHIP

2011-12-05T23:28:00.004-05:00

There is one $500 Scholorship remaining and the deadline to submit your entries has been extended to Dec. 15th. If you have received this scholorship it does not affect your ability to apply again. Follow the details below:

PPPANJ PHOTOGRAPHERS WORK ACCEPTED TO 9.11 MUSUEM ARCHIVES

2011-12-03T02:59:00.004-05:00

Congratulations to PPANJ photographers Hildi Borkowski, Ajay Kathuria, Nancy Katz, Diana Lang, John Pacetti, Pat Auriemma, Allan Goldberg, and George Symeonides. Photographs taken by these and several other pro photographers at Liberty State Park on 9.11.11 will become part of historical archive of the National 9.11 Museum (Ground Zero) in 2012 along with other memorabilia from Finding One Another. www.findingoneanother.org

Discussions are being held with Library of Congress, as well!

What an honor.

http://www.findingoneanother.org/photo-credits

MIKE TRAVISANO SPEAKS TO GREATER NY

2011-12-02T11:54:00.003-05:00

HOLIDAY PARTIES--YOUR CHOICE

2011-11-30T11:06:00.003-05:00

*** MEMBERS ***

Thank you all for your response to the inquiry about Holiday Parties. As many of you have seen the Regions have decided to hold their own parties and I encourage all of you to attend.

You can attend all of the parties in all of the Regions as a member of PPANJ. New members this is a great opportunity for you to get to know your fellow members.

Leslie Meltzer
Executive Secretary - PPANJ
866.292.6065
secretary@ppanj.com

CELEBRATE WITH CENTRAL

2011-11-29T09:04:00.003-05:00

75th ANNIVERSARY OF LIFE MAGAZINE

2011-11-25T18:09:00.003-05:00

See best 75 images--icons of our time!

http://www.life.com/gallery/67131/the-75-best-life-photos?xid=weeklytopten#index/0

See Robert Capa's famous image and 74 more!!!

NOVEMBER EARLY BIRD DEADLINE APPROACHES

2011-11-04T15:11:00.001-04:00

Time is running out for early registration for PNE Convention,
March 24 to 27, 2012.

Deadline for early registration is November 15, 2011

Save $50 on registration cost by signing up now. The early-bird convention fee is $145, which includes Speakers covering all topics that are crucial in this economy and the styles of modern-day photography; Trade Show; and Three Great Parties. After November 15, the cost will be $195.

If you have never been to a PNE or a Professional Photographers convention, I strongly suggest you consider attending this convention. The valued educational information and camaraderie with fellow photographers will enhance your abilities and renew your commitment to the art of Photography.

Ivan Domazet

Thomas Sullivan

Board Directors of PNE

NEW EXHIBIT IN WOODSTOCK, NY

2011-11-04T15:10:00.003-04:00

CANON LOVERS MEET IN POINT LOBOS, CA

2011-11-04T15:08:00.003-04:00

NORTH REGION 1-1 PHOTO CRITIQUE NOVEMBER 16TH

2011-11-02T15:16:00.003-04:00

Image Critique Forum

This year we will have "MASTER'S DUO" Jim LaSala and Jeff Steccato who will be critiquing your images to help you prepare for Print Competitions in 2012.

This will be a projected critique. You can upload up to 4 images per person.
You will be given a chance to talk with the masters on a individual basis about improving your images.

Please use form to upload your images prior to Nov. 16th meeting.
Go to http://www.jotform.com/form/13040907952 in browser.

All images must be uploaded prior to Nov 15th @11:59pm to be reviewed at the meeting.

Image Guidelines

1. Resize your images to 1400 pixels on the longest edge.
2. Color Space set to sRGB
3. File Type is JPEG, quality 100%
4. FIle name should be "FIrst Name_Last Name_Image Title.jpg"
No special characters in the file name.

Any question on these points, please call Jim Roselli @ 908-334-0197 or Jim LaSala @ 908-310-4972.

City Life Photo Exhibit at Jewish Museum, Manhattan

2011-11-01T16:42:00.004-04:00

The Radical Camera: New York's Photo League, 1936-1951
Opening November 4

The Radical Camera offers a comprehensive look at the Photo League, a group of politically engaged street photographers who captured city life from the end of the Great Depression to the start of the Cold War. Featuring more than 140 works by some of the most noted 20th-century photographers, including Berenice Abbott, Sid Grossman, Lisette Model, Aaron Siskind, Paul Strand, and Weegee. Photo by Sid Grossmna, Coney Island, c. 1947

SAVE $50 NOW ON PNOTO NORTHEAST REGISTRATION

2011-10-25T09:29:00.004-04:00

Early Bird Deadline - Nov. 15th! Save $50.00

Photo North East is the NEW convention for professional photography groups throughout the Northeast. The 2012 convention will bring together members from PPANJ, PPSNYS, PPAofPA, GPPDV, CTPPA, and APA. We are a not-for-profit organization run by a group of enthusiastic volunteers dedicated to making a positive impact in our industry. You don't need to be a member to attend. Everyone is welcome, we can't wait to meet you!

Register & Save! http://photonortheast.org/register-now

*See the full Schedule
*Ladies Brunch
*PNE Parties
*Portraiture Workshop
*Get Certified. CPP Review Class & Test
*Enter Photo Competition
*Trade Show - Still adding Vendors

See Charles Maring on October 31, 2011..FREE for PPANJ members!

2011-10-24T18:09:00.001-04:00

Charles Maring

A photographer of life and love, Carles Maring's studio and images have captivated brides and grooms around the world. Starting with little more than a dream and a camera, Charles' career slowly blossomed to become one of the world's highest paid wedding photographers in studios in both Manhattan and Connecticut. Maring's philosophy of being the best kept secret has allowed their studio to make personal connections, flourish diversely, and operate strictly by referral for nearly 20 years. In an industry that continually boasts everthing should be fast and cheap, Maring has managed to defy those notions by instead refocusing clients on craftsmanship and attention to detail.

www.MaringVisuals.com

Great Event October 31, 2011..

2011-10-24T18:07:00.002-04:00

***ATTENTION***

ONE WEEK TO THE PROGRAM - REGISTER TODAY!!

MEMBERS - YOU MUST REGISTER ONLINE!

IT IS OUR PLEASURE TO ANNOUNCE
CHARLES MARING
"Prepare & Succeed in Weddings"

____________________________

Space is limited don't miss out!

MONDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2011

Crowne Plaza Hotel
390 Forsgate Drive

Monroe Township, NJ 08831

Exit 8A off the NJ Turnpike

9:00am - 5:00pm

Lunch on your own

**Special membership offer""

New Members - Save $99.00 - See the coupon below for details!

Mark Your Calendar-PhotoNorthEast Trade Show 3/24-27/12

2011-09-23T01:08:00.003-04:00

March 24-27 2012!!!

Kudos to PPANJ Photographer JIm LaSala

2011-09-08T10:11:00.006-04:00

Being selected for the PPA Loan Collection is a grand achievement and reserved for an elite group of photographers.

Master Photographer Jim LaSala of Flemington and co-owner of ArtisticEfex in Hillsborough image was selected for the front cover of September 2011 Professional Photographer Magazine. LaSala captured “Hope and Desire,” A PPA 2011 Loan Collection image, in Port Au Prince on a trip to Haiti with a relief organization. In the acres of tents sheltering people who lost their homes in the earthquake of 2010, there were children laughing, crying, playing and surviving. LaSala reports, “We can no longer hide behind a piece of equipment and separate ourselves from the world.”

ArtisticEfex will be sponsoring a special gallery show “A Story of Hope…Spoken Through Their Eyes” which will share Jim’s images of his personal experience of his trips to Haiti.

Place: ArtisticEfex, 411 Route 206, Suite 5, Hillsborough, NJ 08844

Date: September 17, 2011 Times: 1, 3, 5 and 7pm

National Academy School in NYC Reopening

2011-09-01T08:12:00.001-04:00

http://www.nationalacademy.org/pageview.asp?mid=3&pid=89

DO NOT MISS SEPTEMBER 19TH...

2011-08-30T09:20:00.005-04:00

A picture is worth 1,000 words,,,in this case even more!!! Join us for a great day of learning.

Who is Stephen Eastwood??

2011-08-20T19:26:00.007-04:00

Mr. Eastwood is a Canon Master of Light. We area fortunate to have him in NJ on 9/19/11. See earlier post.

Become his friend on FB, see his Portfolio, read Blog and more at http://stepheneastwood.com/

Statewide 9/19 with Stephen Eastwood

2011-08-20T19:17:00.003-04:00

Do Not Miss!! Free for members of PPANJ and SPECIAL FREE EVENT for non members!!

South Shootout Image comp 8/8/1S

2011-08-01T13:12:00.001-04:00

PPANJ South Meeting
August 8th, 2011

Join us next Monday for the 8x10 image comp for the South Shootout.
We will be competing for prizes from our generous sponsors www.thinktankphoto.com,www.spiderholster.com, and www.lensbaby.com have all donated awesome prizes for our shootout.

Have up to for 8x10 sized images ready to be judged.
Following the judging we will have a round table talk about preparing for print comp. Topics of discussion will be actual submission of images and the how to's for preparing them, What are judges looking for and how to understand the rules.
Location will be announced later in the week.

Photo Exhibit at Puffin in Teaneck, NJ...

2011-07-28T17:26:00.002-04:00

Wednesday, August 3, 7:00 p.m.
Opening Exhibition/ Reception: Through Others’ Eyes
This inspirational photographic exhibition is named after a unique project of the same name under the auspices of Givat Haviva, a non-profit educational institute in Israel and highlights a selection of works created by Arab and Jewish Israeli high school students and women. Through the project, the camera is a tool to bring these multicultural populations together and open up outlets for self-expression and group communication. The photographs reflect emotions and activities of daily life in the participants' communities, homes, and with one another. At the Puffin Cultural Forum’s gala opening reception, 20 members of the youth group will be present to discuss the project and its impact on their lives.
The exhibit runs from August 3 through 18.

Free Event
Reservations not available

Puffin Foundation Cultural Forum
20 Puffin Way
Teaneck, NJ 07666
201-836-3499
puffinculturalforum.org
Facebook.com/puffinculturalforum
Reservations: tix@puffinfoundation.org

Winifred Whitfield is a Hit at Statewide

2011-07-12T19:08:00.001-04:00

Animoto slideshow gives bird's eye view of Winifred Whitfield statewide event at Forsgate CC--- July 11, 2011. Inspiring and lots of camaraderie!

Design and Photos by Nancy Katz

Winifred Whitfield Inspires PPANJ with Artistic Talents..

2011-07-12T12:48:00.003-04:00

PPANJ photo workshop with Winifred Whitfield great success! Inspiring work. Especially love this evocative transformation by Ms. Whitfield.

Winifred Whitfield...Register NOW!! Members FREE!!! July 12, 2011

2011-07-01T13:55:00.002-04:00

Avedon's in the area...Do Not Miss!

2011-06-26T09:44:00.002-04:00

Don't miss Avedon's photo exhibit in Roslyn Harbor, NY. I adore seeeing his work-especially fashion elephants-time and again!
“Richard Avedon: Photographer of Influence” is at the Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor, through Sept. 4. Information: (516) 484-9337 or nassaumuseum.org.

BRIDES MAGAZINE STUDY...WHAT YOU CAN LEARN

2011-06-21T08:00:00.002-04:00

Brides releases 2011 American Wedding Study: Are these numbers relevant to you?

Here's the link to this just released study.

http://weddingmarketing.net/2011/06/20/brides-releases-2011-american-wedding-study-numbers-relevant/

Be Inspired by Winifred Whitfield on July 11, 2011 at Forsgate

2011-06-06T13:49:00.004-04:00

Member benefits keep getting better and better! Free to members! Do not miss this event!

Join Bruce Dorn, Canon Explorer of Light, 6/15/11

2011-06-06T11:17:00.002-04:00

North Region Seminar

Wednesday, June 15th

6:30pm - Business Meeting
7:00pm Bruce Dorn

DSLR VIDEO WITH CANON EXPLORER OF LIGHT
BRUCE DORN

Overview

In this free seminar, attendees will learn up-to-the-minute HDSLR camera techniques from Canon Explorer of Light Bruce Dorn.

Bruce will also demystify production technique and encourage the person experimentation necessary to succeed in the exciting and growing field of Independent filmmaking.

A Q&A session will follow the seminar.

Bruce's career has earned him a Fortune 500 clientele and stature as one of America's leading HD Filmmaking educators.

Great Shootout in Cape May...June 6, 2011

2011-06-01T18:32:00.003-04:00

PPANJ South Meeting
June 6th, 2011

South's Annual
Cape May Model Shootout

Location:
Cape May NJ
1048 Washington Street Cape May, NJ 08204

Directions:

We will be meeting in the parking lot near the tennis courts behind the Physik Estate in Cape May.
Take the Garden State Parkway all the way south. Continue onto NJ-109 South. Continue onto Lafayette St. Turn left onto Sidney Ave.Turn right onto Washington St
Destination will be on the left.

Times:
3:00 PM - Meet at the Parking Lot behind the Physik Estate.
3:30 PM - Start Photographing in 45 min sessions
5:15 PM - Travel to the Mall area for Dinner on your own.
6:30 PM - Continue photographing models downtown and at beach
8:30 PM - End

Program Description:

This is our annual model shootout. Our location will provide an excellent backdrop for our beautiful models. We have been given special permission to use the grounds of the Elem Physik Estate for part of the day.. It is important that you pre-register so we can hire enough models for the day.

Lunch will be on your own. Please let us know that you are coming so that we can make sure we have enough models. Please feel free to bring your own models if you'd like. If you have any questions please contact Shaun via e-mail sreilly@foschiphoto.com

State Workshops are NOW Member Benefit at No Additional Cost.....

2011-05-25T23:34:00.004-04:00

PPANJ members can attend state workshops throughout the year AT NO COST as a new member benefit. How great is that to study for an afternoon with an expert like Frank Dispensa on a range of topics, including profile lighting in the studio for bridal couples!

Frank shoots as a follow up to the day of wedding. The quality of the formal portraits exceeds what he can accomplish on the day of the event. What do you think about this approach??

(Photo by Nancy Katz)

Who's Frank Dispensa's Male Model???

2011-05-25T23:24:00.006-04:00

Our own Mario Cornejho was the groom during bridal portrait shoot at last week's intensive workshop presented by Frank Dispensa.

(Photos by Nancy Katz)

Changing of the Guard 2011-12

2011-05-20T15:21:00.004-04:00

Outgoing North Chapter President Mario Cornejo accepts a handsome plaque for his hard work from our energetic, incoming President for 2011-12, Jim Roselli.

The presentation took place on Thursday, May 19th at Unique University following the well-attended lighting workshop by Frank Dispensa.

Other North chapter members received certificates for state credits earned along with special achievement awards.

More info to come!!!

FRANK DISPENSA--BRINGING YOU TO A NEW LEVEL OF LIGHTING AND POSING

2011-05-18T09:16:00.005-04:00

THE SCIENCE OF EXPOSURE AND ADVANCED STUDIO LIGHTING AND

CLASSICAL POSING

MAY 19, 2011

UNIQUE UNIVERSITY

FAIRFIELD, NJ

3-7PM

DISCOVER FRANK DISPENSA

2011-05-11T09:23:00.003-04:00

Mr. Dispensa will share his lighting expertise at out statewide on May 19, 2011 at Unique University in Fairfield, NJ.

See his web site for more info!!

http://www.frankdispensa.com/

STATEWIDE AT UNIQUE MAY 19, 2011;NORTH CHAPTER MEETING FOLLOWS

2011-05-11T09:20:00.001-04:00

NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY IN TEANECK...

2011-05-04T12:01:00.003-04:00

Saturday, May 7, 7:00 p.m.
Exhibition Opening Reception: The Magic of Nature
“The Magic of Nature” celebrates the work of more than 30 dedicated photographers who have documented the renewal of the Teaneck Creek wetlands for over eight years, and marks the culmination of the Puffin Foundation’s 2010-2011 “Art of Nature Photography” workshop, led by renowned local photographer, Rachel Banai. Many of the participants come to the workshop year after year, considering the Photography Club and the Teaneck Creek Conservancy a special community. This show captures the four seasons, bringing them indoors for all to experience through the photographers’ lens. Most works are close-ups, focusing on composition, color, and light --yet all are different, reflecting individual photographers’ personalities and styles. At the opening reception, Rachel and the photographers will be available for conversation and questions.
Exhibit Runs June 3- July 21

Free Event
Reservations not Available
Event webpage: http://bit.ly/k8rcAB

JIM LASALA AND JIM ROSELLI SHARE AWARD-WINNING TECHNIQUES

2011-05-02T14:28:00.002-04:00

PPANJ South Meeting
May 9, 2011

From Capture to Post Production
with
Jim LaSala M.Photog.Cr., MEI, FP
and Jim Roselli

Location:
Winslow Family Diner
491 Williamstown Road,
Sicklerville, NJ
MAP

Times:
6:00 PM - Diner and fellowship
7:00 PM - Meeting

Program Description:

Join us as we watch Jim LaSala and Jim Roselli demonstrate posing and lighting with an on location studio setup. They will show and explain feminine and masculine posing. As the images are captured into Adobe Lightroom they will be instantly shown on an adjacent projection screen.

From there they will show us what initial adjustments should be made prior to moving to Adobe Photoshop for final corrections and enhancement.

KUDOS TO FLINT GENNARI...

2011-04-20T11:17:00.012-04:00

Flint Gennari let us know that he "has contributed photographs to two worthwhile current events. First is the new 120 page illustrated hardcover, "911..NYC...the days after." which is available at book stores, ArtForHealingNYC.org and BarnsAndNoble.com. The book was put together by photographer and artist Loren Ellis who is the founding director of Art For Healing. The second event is the exhibit "ART IN THE STREETS" which just opened at the Museum of Contemporary Arts (www.MOCA.org) in LA. The show will come to NYC in 2012."

JIM LASALA RECEIVES LEX JET SUNSET AWARD

2011-04-20T11:13:00.002-04:00

"One of his latest creations, Fantasy Island, recently received accolades at the PhotoNorthEast (PNE) competition held last month, winning the Best Electronic Imaging category. It was one of several awards LaSala won for his photography at the competition, and the win in the Best Electronic Imaging category also brought with it a LexJet Sunset Award for outstanding photography and printing.

LaSala brought two contrasting photographs together into a cohesive and surreal whole using original photography, Photoshop and plug-ins from Vertis, Topaz and Nik. The competition print shows the basic elements – a man and a woman sitting on a bench, the man by himself with the woman masked out and bench added to the space where she sat and a wall mural LaSala shot in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla"

For rest of the article see: http://blog.lexjet.com/2011/04/11/jim-lasalas-surreal-portrait-wins-sunset-award-for-best-electronic-imaging-at-pne/

Great Day with Michael Barton on Child Photography

2011-04-13T12:29:00.006-04:00

Creating art with a backdrop, softbox, an 85 mm/1.2 lens and an artist's eye, was what Michael Barton shared with the attendees at Monday's Statewide PPANJ workshop at Forsgate Country Club in Monroe Township. This was the first statewide event of the year free to members!! What a deal!!

Barton combined lecture, hands on shooting , music theory,

role playing and electronic images to wow the members with the

wonderful images he created during the afternoon's session. His two fantastic models, 2 and 4 years old, (granddaughters of former NJ president Martin Comiskey and his wife) were just ideal.

Opposite in nature they helped demonstrate the mastery of the camera/lighting as well as entertainment and political skills required to be effective as a children's photographer.

Animoto video in next post.

Even Better Than Groupon!! Michael Barton Next Monday!! Free for Members...

2011-04-05T10:29:00.004-04:00

PhotoNorthEast a Great Success!!

2011-03-31T09:14:00.004-04:00

Judging by the attendance, quality of the speakers and workshops, the variety of the vendors and the abundant camaraderie, the 2011 show was a real success.

Inspired, this photographer made a video reflecting closing day images.

Kudos to all the planners and workers at the show!

Nancy Katz

Need Volunteers for Convention and Airport Pick Ups!!!!

2011-03-21T10:58:00.002-04:00

**** Members ****

Bernie Long will be Floor Chair at the Convention
and needs volunteers to assist at the doors a max of
4 Floor Assistants.
State Credits are given for 4 hrs work for ea.
Contact Bernie Long directly at bernielong890@hotmail.com

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If you haven't done so, Register for the Complimentary
State Awards & Degree Ceremony & Coctail Party.
Click here to Register.

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The Speakers/Judges will be coming into town next week and
will need assistance being picked up at the Airport and
taken to and from the Hotel.

Judges

Jerry & Bonnie Costanza - Newark - Friday, March 25th
Return - Newark - Monday, March 28th

Speakers

Glenn Cope - CPP - Newark - Friday, March 25th
Return - Newark - Sunday, March 27th

Mary Mortensen - LaGuardia - Friday, March 25th
Return - LaGuardia - Sunday, March 27th

Jared Bauman - JFK - Sunday, March 27th
Return - JFK - Tuesday, March 29th

Great opportunity to spend time with the Speakers/Judges
one on one. If you are interested, contact
Leslie for arrival & return times.

Leslie Meltzer
866.292.6065 * secretary@ppanj.com

Letter Re Covention from Pres. Mario Cornejo

2011-03-18T12:59:00.001-04:00

Dear PPANJ North Chapter members

We have started this year with our curriculum of activities.

1) In February we just had our annual auction where several members benefited from this event.

2) We are just a few days from our Convention and we need your support for this event, if you have not registered please do so.

3) In April we’ll have a statewide program with Michal Barton at Forsgate CC. I personally have seen this speaker in a national platform and I must say that he is excellent.

Registration is now open for this event at our website www.ppanj.com.

Finally, on May 18th we will have Frank Dispensa with a new program about lighting and this program will be held at Unique, the same day we will have the election for the new slate of officers 20011-2012.

I want to reach out to all members who haven't registered or decided not to attend our annual convention. I understand that times are tough, that our industry is in bad shape, there is not enough work, and there is too much competition etc, etc.

I can fill this letter up with complaints BUT if we stay home doing nothing I assure you that NOTHING WILL HAPPEN.

It’s time to reinvent ourselves; it’s time to learn from the people who are successful today, it’s time to find inspiration and new ways to succeed. It’s time to see old friends, make new friends and share with your colleges. This upcoming convention promises to be one the best events in the East Cost - 20 speakers, social events, discussions panels, activities and a sold out trade show full of promotions, discounts and new products to see.

Everything is set the only thing missing is YOU...

Looking forward for a great time! I’ll see you at the convention.

TOGETHER WILL BECOME STRONGER.

Mario Cornejo CPP

PPANJ North Region President

DEGREE PRESENTATION AT PHOTONORTHEAST. JOIN US!!

2011-03-14T09:20:00.004-04:00

AT THE CONVENTION...THE BUSINESPPANJNorthRegionS OF PHOTOGRAPHY EN ESPANOL

2011-03-11T17:14:00.003-05:00

PhotoNortheast

Monday - March 28th at 8:00am

Mario Cornejo CPP - El negocio de fotografiar bodas.

The business of wedding photography (CONDUCTED IN SPANISH)

Aprenda a utilizar importantes herramientas para mejorar sus ingresos así como la calidad de sus bodas, retratos y demás eventos socials.

Esta clase es para fotógrafos tanto profesionales como aspirantes, en busca de información efectiva para mejorar sus negocios.

(Priceless tools to increase your profits and improve the quality of your weddings.)

Todas las personas que participen en esta clase recibiran obsequios y premios de nuestros auspiciantes

Auspiciado por:

FINE ART ALBUMS - COLLAGES.NET - SAAVEDRA & Comp.

CONVENTION DEADLINE DATES AND MORE!

2011-03-09T13:56:00.007-05:00

DEADLINE DATE APPROACHING

CONVENTION MARCH 26TH - 29TH

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· MARCH 11TH Hotel Deadline to Save! Woodcliff Lake Hilton

800-445-8667 Code: NPP - $119/night

· MARCH 18TH Print/Image Entry Deadline

· MARCH 18TH Register for PPANJ Cocktail Party – Sun., March 27th

· MARCH 18th Register for Convention and save $15.00 – Discount Code "4NewExp2011"

· APRIL 11TH Michael Barton – Statewide at Forsgate

Registration to open soon.

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So many great events and benefits to being a PPANJ member!

CHECK OUT NEW STATE WORKSHOPS!

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COUNTDOWN FOR PNE CONVENTION & TRADE SHOW

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Sign up before March 7th using coupon code "LUCKY7" for a $15 discount.

Register ONLINE right now!

See the Full Schedule

Other Great Events at Photo North East...

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Speak Spanish? Check out Mario Cornejo on Sunday

Photo North East is the NEW convention for professional photography groups throughout the Northeast. The 2011 convention will bring together members from PPANJ, PPSNYS, PPAofPA, GPPDV, CTPPA, and APA. We are a not-for-profit organization run by a group of enthusiastic volunteers dedicated to making a positive impact in our industry. You don't need to be a member to attend. Everyone is welcome, we can't wait to meet you!

Take an Afternoon Off for Local Photography...

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First Wednesdays: Pictures and Peripheries

Wednesday, March 2, 4-8 pm

First Wednesdays are designed by Purchase College students to provide lively social, creative, and intellectual engagement with works on view for students and the community. This month, you're invited to:

· Collage words and images to make books or zines
· Participate in a photo-masquerade activity
· Listen to grrl music, covers, and sampled tunes

· Join a brief tour of Fifty Photographs with Text: The Larry Clark Tulsa Portfolio

· See a rare screening of Larry Clark's recently re-discovered Tulsa-era 16mm film footage

· New Media Lecture: Learn how technology has enabled global political protest in a lecture by Mark Belinsky, founder of DigitalDemocracy.org

More details, locations, and times...

Refreshments / Free & open to the public

Above:

Larry Clark, on view in Fifty Photographs with Text: The Larry Clark Tulsa Portfolio

LUNCH BREAK FOR ART

MORE IMPORTANT INFO ON PNE...ONE MONTH AWAY!!!.

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M.A.R.S. EDUCATIONAL BENEFIT..DEADLINE FEB 28, 2011

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Great Certification Opportunity at PNE!!

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*** MEMBERS ***

CPP PREP CLASSES WILL BE HELD AT THIS YEARS
PHOTONORTHEAST CONVENTION & TRADE SHOW

FRIDAY, MARCH 25TH - 3:00PM - 10:00PM SATURDAY, MARCH 26TH - 8:00AM - 7:00PM

SUNDAY, MARCH 27TH - 8:00AM - 12:00PM

CPP TEST - MONDAY, MARCH 28TH - 1:30PM

Kodak Awards at PNE...

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Kodak introduced the Gallery Awards in 1985 as a way to honor and promote the importance and value of excellence in professional photography.

Kodak has always represented quality imaging through its many products and services and will continue to work to elevate the importance of professional, quality imaging within the industry, as well as with customers. It’s a connection we’re pleased to make.

Therefore, we are delighted once again to salute and support outstanding professional photography and photographers by presenting our annual Gallery and Gallery Elite Awards. The Gallery Awards are judged on a state or regional basis, with winners going on to compete at the national level for the Gallery Elite Award.

Gallery Awards will be presented, throughout the year, at annual Professional Photographers of America (PPA) regional and state conventions — in addition to those events’ customary awards.

The annual Gallery Elite Award will be judged prior to the national PPA conference and trade show and honored at the Gallery Elite Award Gala, held during the PPA’s national gathering, “Imaging USA,” traditionally in January of each year.

Photographers will be considered for a KODAK Gallery Award in each of the following five categories:

• Portrait or Landscape Print • Wedding Print • Illustrative, Commercial, Electronic Imaging Print • Printed Album or Book (any category) • Print or Album using KODAK PROFESSIONAL ENDURA Metallic Paper

A region and/or state organization may award up to five (5) trophies total, in any combination of the designated categories. For example, if there are no entries to be judged or that meet the judging-point criteria in a certain category, more than one Gallery Award may be given in the other designated categories. However, Kodak prefers that one Gallery Award be given in each of the five categories, provided each entry

has achieved the minimum 80-point criteria. The primary purpose of the awards is to recognize and further the use of professionally- printed photography, especially if it utilizes KODAK PROFESSIONAL Products (papers and chemistry). Therefore, Gallery and Gallery Elite trophies are intended to be awarded for prints and printed albums, not electronic-only images and video albums (e.g., CD, DVD), which are outside of Kodak’s intended purpose.

KODAK GALLERY AWARD QUALIFICATIONS.

TO QUALIFY FOR A KODAK GALLERY AWARD:

1. Only prints or printed albums will be considered for Gallery Award competition.

2. An image* must receive a score of 80 or more points during PPA judging to be eligible for a Gallery Award and, as such, is eligible for any award in the Gallery Award categories, regardless of the category to which the entry was submitted.

3. An image may only win one Gallery Award per year.

4. A printed image that was not made with Kodak’s products may be considered for a Gallery Award. However, for a print to be eligible for a Gallery Elite Award, the original image must be printed on any of the following:

• KODAK PROFESSIONAL ENDURA Papers • KODAK PROFESSIONAL ENDURA Display Materials • KODAK PROFESSIONAL EKTATHERM Media • KODAK PROFESSIONAL Inkjet Photo Paper

5. Supply the print chair with the lab name and the product name that the print was made on.

It is the responsibility of the photographer whose entry is submitted to own copyrights to each entry and to have in his/her possession signed and dated releases for each subject, model and location. By entering the competition, the photographer acknowledges and accepts this complete responsibility and grants Kodak use of the entry.

Gallery Award winners are urged to provide Kodak with their contact info per the card contained in the box with their trophy.

KODAK GALLERY ELITE AWARD QUALIFICATIONS.

THE BEST OF THE BEST.

The KODAK Gallery Elite honors the “best of the best.” It is one more way Kodak can showcase outstanding, high-quality images and to continue elevating the art of professional photographers, as well as thanking them, their associates, and clients, who have helped make the Gallery Elite Award a symbol of photographic excellence.

If you are chosen as a KODAK Gallery Award winner, you may be eligible to compete for the prestigious Gallery Elite Award.

When a Gallery Award winner chooses to compete at the next level, the Gallery Elite Award competition, the entrant must meet the following requirements.

1. Print or album must have won a state or regional KODAK Gallery Award.

2. Original entry must have been produced on and printed on any of these:

• KODAK PROFESSIONAL ENDURA Papers • KODAK PROFESSIONAL ENDURA Display Materials • KODAK PROFESSIONAL EKTATHERM Media • KODAK PROFESSIONAL Inkjet Photo Paper

Each fall, Gallery Award winners will receive a letter with instructions from Kodak inviting them to compete in the Elite competition. Award winners register per the instructions on the card included with their award and that PPA regional/state judging personnel promptly submit the names of Gallery Award winners to Kodak after each competition.

For more information, go to www.kodak.com/go/galleryaward

An elegant engraved crystal trophy will be presented to the winning photographers, along with a specially-designed lapel pin.

(*) The word image(s) refers to a print or printed album.

KODAK Gallery Award

2010 KODAK GALLERY ELITE AWARD WINNERS.

1st Place:

“Nefertiti Revisited”

George DeLoache

Entry Guidelines for the KODAK Gallery and Gallery Elite Awards

2nd Place:

“Soon”

Tim Kelly

3rd Place:

“First Fitting”

Steve Ervin

4th Place:

“A Glorious Day”

Don Emmerich

Print Rules for Competition...

2011-02-24T09:04:00.002-05:00

Snowbound and looking for a great film??

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Everlasting Memories is a great film by Jan Troell (the Emigrants and many more).

It's the story of Maria told from the point of view of her oldest daughter. Maria, a real person from turn of the century Finland, is a mother of 7 and a wife who suffers the abuses of her womanizing/alcoholic husband. Her saving grace and road to liberating her creative spirit is the Contessa camera she won in a lottery. She eventually falls in love with her camera and photography and the story of this family's life, the community and the politics of the time is woven around her evocative images. I watched it twice in one week!! Let us know what you think!!

For an interview with director Troell go to this link:

http://www.film.com/features/story/interview-jan-troell-everlasting-moments/28282883

PRINT RULES YOU'VE BEEN WAITING FOR!!

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LAST DAY FOR CONVENTION EARLY BIRD SAVINGS!!

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March 26, 2011

Hilton - Woodcliff Lake
200 Tice Blvd.
Woodcliff Lake, NJ

$0.00 Members
$0.00 Guests

Directions

****MEMBERS****

LAST DAY - LAST DAY - LAST DAY!!

EARLY BIRD SAVINGS EXTENDED TO JAN. 31ST!
2011 CONVENTION REGISTRATION!

IF YOU ARE HAVING PROBLEMS REGISTERING, CALL ME AND I WILL WALK YOU THROUGH!

If you are unsure if you are attending or participating
in optional events, don't hesitate to register. You can always go back in and add those items, the price does not change!

***ITEMS TO REMEMBER***

♦ You must create an ID and Password upon registration. I suggest using your PPANJ ID & Password or you can create your own. This will be used to access your account for those additional items.
♦ Register today for your Hotel Room see the document below for details!
♦ More Speakers added & PPANJ Hosted Party for Members & Spouses. Don't forget to check out all of the Speaker detail, schedule and optional events/programs. Everything is there! Click here to link to the website.

Serena Star: Central's Having a Cool Event Wed, Feb 2, 2011

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Interesting Photo Show in Teaneck...

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Friday, February 11, 7:00 p.m.

OPENING RECEPTION: After the Flood: The New Orleans Portrait Project

Opening reception for works by New Orleans native/ accomplished photographer Lisa Silvestri, who provided portrait sittings without charge to those who had lost family photographs during Katrina. Conversation with artist and preview of concert by New Orleans native Warren Battiste included. Regular gallery hours: Mondays through Fridays, 1 to 5 p.m. or by appointment. Exhibit runs from February 4-March 1.

Free

Reservations not available

SIGN UP FOR YOUR CONFERENCE NOW!!! LOOK AT THESE VENDORS!!

2011-01-20T11:15:00.003-05:00

INVITATION TO NEW STUDIO FROM JIM & JIM...

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Jim LaSala & Jim Roselli

Invite you to the Grand Opening of

Saturday, January 29, 2011

1:00 PM In The Afternoon

Towne Centre

411 Route 206, Suite 5

Hillsborough, NJ 08844

Please RSVP

jlasala@artisticefex.com 908.310.4972

jroselli@artisticefex.com 908.334.0197

2011 Conference Registration @ $125 Extended!!

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Video of Post Holiday Party

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http://animoto.com/play/jhyeSeulJzjbmoydXTyKPw?utm_content=main_link

Click on this link and enjoy the video!

STILL ROOM IN STATE WORKSHOPS...SIGN UP NOW!!

2011-01-13T10:25:00.002-05:00

Great State Workshops...Sign Up NOW!!

2011-01-07T08:58:00.003-05:00

Register NOW for Savings!! Before January 15th!!!

2011-01-06T10:18:00.002-05:00

Stieglitz, Steichen and Strand at The Met..

2011-01-04T10:04:00.003-05:00

Closer to Home...Don't Miss It!!

"This exhibition features three giants of photography—Alfred Stieglitz(American, 1864–1946), Edward Steichen (American, b. Luxembourg, 1879–1973), and Paul Strand (American, 1890–1976)—whose works are among the Metropolitan's greatest photographic treasures. The diverse and groundbreaking work of these artists will be revealed through a presentation of approximately 115 photographs, drawn entirely from the collection."

http://www.metmuseum.org/special/se_event.asp?OccurrenceId={EC47F3BF-9FEB-444B-BBF6-E81E4748C49F}

Fabulous Richard Avedon Exhibit...MFA/Boston

2011-01-04T09:48:00.003-05:00

MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, BOSTON, MA

Check the weather, pick up a friend and take a ride to Boston. Wednesdays admission is free..

Wonderful new American Art wing and great Avedon exhibit in the "old" wing. Worth the trip!!!

http://www.mfa.org/

PHOTO NORTHEAST...REGISTER BY JANUARY 15, 2011!!

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RSVP FOR HOLIDAY PARTY!!!

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Register for 2011 Convention NOW!! and SAVE MONEY!

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The Beat Goes On...January 8, 2011

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See Change for Dinner Tonight--3 images only for critique!!!

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TONITE NORTH REGION PRINT CRITIQUE

PPA NJ MEMBERS -

CAN BRING UP TO 3 IMAGES EACH

IMAGES CAN BE DIGITAL FILE OR PRINT

PLEASE BRING YOUR IMAGES AT 6 PM

AFTER THE SHORT BUSINESS MEETING (BEGINNING AT 7 PM) WE WILL GO INTO THE PRINT CRITIQUE

THIS IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO GET THE FEEDBACK YOU ARE LOOKING FOR - TO LEARN HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR PRINTS

OUR JUDGES WILL BE JIM LASALA AND VINNY PICIOCCHI

NOTE: IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN MEETING FOR DINER BEFORE THE MEETING

WE HAVE CHANGED THE LOCATION

MEET AT 5 PM AT FAIRFIELD PIZZA

YOU CAN PARK IN THE UNIQUE PARKING LOT AND WALK OVER TO FAIRFIELD PIZZA IN THE ADJACENT STRIP CENTER

Print Critique Tonight=12/17/10

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Mark Calendar for April 11, 2011

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Get Inspired for Photo Review December 17th...

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Time to go through your images and select several (at least) for our photo competition review at Unique University on the evening of December 17, 2010.

Get inspired!!! How??? View wonderful images on the PPANJ web site and study them closely. What makes them award-winning photographs?

Or close to home, visit the Zimmereli museum on the campus of Rutgers and enjoy some master photography throughout this small but fine museum--so close to home!!

http://www.zimmerlimuseum.rutgers.edu//exhibitions/?id=96

Photo Credit:

Barbara Morgan
Martha Graham - Letter to the World, 1940
Gelatin-silver photograph
Collection Zimmerli Art Museum at Rutgers
Gift of Mr. Robert Brooks

Great News re Lending Library...

2010-12-05T18:45:00.002-05:00

THE EDUCATIONAL LENDING LIBRARY

OF PPANJ IS NOW OPEN

TO ALL MEMBERS

For your information needs, we now have available 128 DVD’s and VHS’s (and growing!). These encompass a wide range of subject matters, covering various facets of portraits, weddings, and marketing. Take a few minutes now to browse through our new library selections. You may find something of interest.

To enter the library, please click here. (www.ppanj.com ) Then click on members area (on the home page).

Please login to members area; in members area click on downloads. Then click on to Educational Lending Library.

Questions!

Please call Tom Sullivan - 845-758-2194

The educational library is another advantage of being a PPANJ member.

Boot Camp Comments--WOW!

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PPANJ NORTH REGION

WEDDING BOOT CAMP - WOW!

Held at the beautiful Solar DoMinho Restaurant in Roselle Park on Monday, Nov. 15th. The turnout was large and the day was filled with education from start to finish.

Thank you to our Speakers

John Davydov - Internet Marketing and Promotions

Mario Cornejo* - Priceless tools to increase your profits.

Make your wedding day easier & generate more sales.

Michael Travisano* - Shoot-Out Techniques from A to Z

Jim Roselli* - Light Room

Jim LaSala* - Photoshop

Thank you to our Vendors

*PPANJ Members

_____________________________________________________________

We asked our attendees to give us some feedback on their day. Here are some comments:

"As a non-member, was very impressed with Mario & John's presentation. Wonderful marketing materials which brought some light to my brain."

"Step by step How To's from business, to shooting made simple were great"

"Mario's presentation was very useful. Mario comes across as very genuine and I'm sure it adds to his success."

"1) I liked having a good mix of PPANJ & "prospective" PPANJ members. 2) Lightroom - Jim Roselli - clearest explanation I've had about this product!"

"I like the idea of going from beginning to end producing wedding photos. The photo shoot could have been cut shorter to allow time for album layout."

"I see the value of PPANJ & enjoyed talking @ lunch with other members."

"Combo of shooting w/image management worked well."

"Loved being outdoors"

"Mario, Mike, Jim R & Jim S, so talented!"

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NorthStar Wedding Boot Camp Great Success..

2010-11-16T11:34:00.004-05:00

Close to 100 attendees enjoyed a great day of learning, comraderie, shooting and good food, too with PPANJ "Stars"- Mike Travisano, Gary Bilbao, Jim Rosselli, Mario Comejo and Jim LaSala at the beautiful Solar DoMinho in Roselle Park.

The day started with marketing and customer service ideas, followed by Mike and Mario's bridal shoot from getting ready through the ceremony and champagne by the limo. The afternoon was filled with Lightroom and Photoshop learning. The culmination of the day was a moving video by Jim LaSala taken during a recent mission to Haiti.

Photography makes wedding days memorable and can even change the world!

And...best of all...we had a number of people sign up as new members!!

Photos and Animoto video by Nancy Katz

Wedding Boot Camp Will Be a Great Day of Learning!!

2010-11-14T18:15:00.004-05:00

Triangle of Light, Profiles, Backdrops and more...

2010-10-13T19:48:00.006-04:00

Here are a couple of shots from Monday's workshop at Forsgate Country Club with Rick Ferro--that's Rick standing on the chair surrounded by very interested attendees. He demonstrated how to create the triangle of light on the model's face, enhance the backdrop by adding folds to give texture and dimension, loosen the hands so they are feminine and romantic, and to always be posing for the profile and 2/3 face (one ear and 1/4 inch of skin on the other side of face).

Rick often goes to art museums just to look at the positioning of hands in paintings. Also good to look at artists' handling of portraits--2/3 and profiles.

These shots were taken by member Pat Auriemma.

Rick Ferro Shares Ideas on Lighting, Image making, Workflow and more...

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Rick shared many ideas over the course of the day. He definitely stressed only shooting 2/3's (one ear showing and 1/4 inch of face on non-ear side) and profiles with all clients but especially at weddings to add drama and to create images that are pleasing to the eye (and pocketbook!!).

He uses "spider lights", a light meter on his belt, a sense of humor and years of experience to capture and please his clients.

Rick talked a lot about the importance of hands, their placement, romance and open finger position. He has no hesitation in shaking out a client's wrist to loosen them up, then gently position their hand and fingers.

Deliberately overexposing images is a technique he uses a lot with seniors--the results are more than cool.

Rick created the Disney wedding program and still shoots there regularly. For more on Rick, including instructions on overexposure, see http://www.rickferro.com/index.html

Facebook Summit Tomorrow!

2010-10-06T12:46:00.001-04:00

Social Media Examiner Presents:
Web's Largest Online Facebook Marketing Conference (Starts Oct, 5th, join 1800 of your peers!)

Facebook Success Summit 2010 is a special online conference designed to help you master Facebook marketing (brought to you by Social Media Examiner). Join 22 Facebook marketing pros, including Brian Solis, Mari Smith, Jesse Stay, Paul Dunay, experts from Intel, Microsoft Xbox,Cisco, SAP and the Washington Redskins; Darren Rowse, Jay Baer, and Michael Stelzner—just to mention a few. Click here for a sample class (see 2nd upper right box).

2010-10-06T12:30:00.004-04:00

PPANJ/North photographers Michelle Schaller and Pat Aurema along with two of their colleagues-Paul Michael Kane and Paul Natale- who are also great photographers are donating their time to shoot at Macy's "Shop for a Cause" at Nyack's Palisades Center Mall on Saturday, October 16, 2010 as part of the commemoration and celebration of the Canine Search and Rescue Community of 9/11. Enjoy a great Macy's fashion show with dancers from the fab Amalgamate Dance Company. Fun activities for kids, too!! (PS I'm coordinating all the photography for this year-long observance of the S&R community-kudos and blessings to handlers and their dogs!!-NKatz)

When Photography Meets Jazz..

2010-10-05T22:57:00.009-04:00

When first-class jazz vocalist Lauren Hooker of Teaneck wanted sophisticated photography for her latest album Life of the Music, she turned to our own David Derex. "David's experience as a glamour photographer really appealed to me", says Lauren. "I wanted a very New York look to this album and that's what David offered."

The renowned Rufus Reid, jazz bassist and composer (also of Teaneck!!) wrote in the liner notes: "Lauren’s voice is mature, rich, robust, and full of emotion that only experience can bring. She surrounds herself with seasoned world-class instrumentalists who make the collaboration spectacular'".

You might want to take a look at other jazz photographers at http://www.amazon.com/Jazz-Image-Masters-Photography/dp/0810957493

For more on Lauren's album, go to: www.laurenhooker.com

Statewide October 11 with Rick Ferro...

2010-10-02T10:15:00.001-04:00

Houdini's Magic at The Jewish Museum..

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Should be a great show! Many photographs included. (The Jewish Museum is free on Saturdays.)

http://www.thejewishmuseum.org/exhibitions/houdini

Houdini: Art and Magic
Opening October 29, 2010

"Escape artist and showman extraordinaire, Harry Houdini captivated the world with his astonishing feats. Stunning period posters, unusual theater ephemera and dramatic photographs of Houdini’s performances will be complemented by works created by contemporary artists who find inspiration in the great magician. Petah Coyne, Raymond Pettibon, Vik Muniz and Matthew Barney are a few of the many artists that will be represented."

Grounds for Sculpture...Shootout this winter??

2010-09-30T13:51:00.006-04:00

When was the last time you visited Grounds for Sculpture in Hamilton, NJ? It's a fabulous place to visit and refresh the artistic/creative soul. I spent 6 hours walking there yesterday and just couldn't leave. Many new sculptures since my last visit, abundant foliage and surprises every place you look.

Any chapter have a shootout there in the past? Would be a great winter activity with the beautiful water features, pervasive color and monumental sculptures.

Clay Blackmore..Photo Fusion...

2010-09-27T14:17:00.007-04:00

If you missed this workshop in Newark today, no problem.. within a short distance you can catch the event in Philly, Boston or Baltimore.

PPANJ MEMBERS USE DISCOUNT CODE: JTPIMG.

http://www.photofusionrevolution.com/img/email/pilot.html

Nancy Katz Exhibits Photos from Cuba....

2010-09-25T15:36:00.004-04:00

CUBA PHOTOS ON DISPLAY..9/26/10 @ The General Store, Teaneck, NJ

Says North Jersey PPANJ Board Member Nancy Katz, "3 Artists, 3 Works, 3 Weeks is the title of the show I'm in beginning tomorrow. In 2006, I visited Cuba for the second time and using a small digital camera, I captured the dignity of a young mother--deaf from birth-who was a Deaf Olympics broad jumper with her baby; 3 young boys on their way home from school who peppered me w/ questions re NYC's crime and noise, and a theater director creating a mask for a children's company that travels the world. What people--what a privilege!"

Please come to the opening tomorrow 4-6 PM if you are free or stop in the store when you are in Teaneck over the next 3 weeks.

When Broadway Meets a Wedding...

2010-09-23T08:46:00.007-04:00

For all you wedding photographers and everyone who loves Life!!

Lin Manuel wrote and starred in the musical "In the Heights." Here's his wedding surprise for his wife:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KgZ4ZTTfKO8

Read the bit underneath the video- it says that they rehearsed for a month!

Want To Know More About Linkedin??

2010-09-23T08:32:00.004-04:00

5 Ways to Develop Meaningful LinkedIn Connections

By Stephanie Sammons Published September 22, 2010

Are you on LinkedIn? Did you setup an account there years ago but rarely leverage your contacts? Perhaps you’re a LinkedIn regular, but you want to take your your efforts to the next level?

This article will reveal five ways you can build meaningful relationships on LinkedIn that will lead to business opportunities.

http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/5-ways-to-develop-meaningful-linkedin-connections/

Online FB Conference...

2010-09-22T14:15:00.001-04:00

Social Media Examiner Presents:
Web's Largest Online Facebook Marketing Conference (Save 34%, Ends TODAY & join 1700+ of your peers!)

Facebook Success Summit 2010 is a special online conference designed to help you master Facebook marketing (brought to you by Social Media Examiner). Join 22 Facebook marketing pros, including Brian Solis, Mari Smith, Jesse Stay, Paul Dunay, experts from Intel, Microsoft Xbox,Cisco, SAP and the Washington Redskins; Darren Rowse, Jay Baer, and Michael Stelzner—just to mention a few. Click here to save 34% (expires TODAY).

PPANJNorthRegion

Disability Insurance and Lightroom..See You Wednesday!

LAST DAY FOR COMPETITION ENTRIES

LAST DAY - PNE IMAGE COMPETITION ENTRY & UPLOAD

Click Here to Enter & Upload your Images

PHOTONORTHEAST... GREAT PRESENTATION

Portraiture Workshop with Ernie Tramposch*

Bring your Camera!

* You must purchase Full Convention Registration AND this ticket in order to attend this event.

PHOTONORTHEAST IMAGE COMPETITION ENTRY

Celebrate at After-Holidays Party!

M.A.R.S. SCHOLARSHIP

PPPANJ PHOTOGRAPHERS WORK ACCEPTED TO 9.11 MUSUEM ARCHIVES

MIKE TRAVISANO SPEAKS TO GREATER NY

HOLIDAY PARTIES--YOUR CHOICE

CELEBRATE WITH CENTRAL

75th ANNIVERSARY OF LIFE MAGAZINE

NOVEMBER EARLY BIRD DEADLINE APPROACHES

NEW EXHIBIT IN WOODSTOCK, NY

CANON LOVERS MEET IN POINT LOBOS, CA

NORTH REGION 1-1 PHOTO CRITIQUE NOVEMBER 16TH

City Life Photo Exhibit at Jewish Museum, Manhattan

SAVE $50 NOW ON PNOTO NORTHEAST REGISTRATION

Early Bird Deadline - Nov. 15th! Save $50.00

Register & Save! http://photonortheast.org/register-now

See Charles Maring on October 31, 2011..FREE for PPANJ members!

Great Event October 31, 2011..

Mark Your Calendar-PhotoNorthEast Trade Show 3/24-27/12

Kudos to PPANJ Photographer JIm LaSala

National Academy School in NYC Reopening

DO NOT MISS SEPTEMBER 19TH...

Who is Stephen Eastwood??

Statewide 9/19 with Stephen Eastwood

South Shootout Image comp 8/8/1S

Photo Exhibit at Puffin in Teaneck, NJ...

Winifred Whitfield is a Hit at Statewide

Winifred Whitfield Inspires PPANJ with Artistic Talents..

Winifred Whitfield...Register NOW!! Members FREE!!! July 12, 2011

Avedon's in the area...Do Not Miss!

BRIDES MAGAZINE STUDY...WHAT YOU CAN LEARN

Brides releases 2011 American Wedding Study: Are these numbers relevant to you?

Be Inspired by Winifred Whitfield on July 11, 2011 at Forsgate

Join Bruce Dorn, Canon Explorer of Light, 6/15/11

Great Shootout in Cape May...June 6, 2011

State Workshops are NOW Member Benefit at No Additional Cost.....

Who's Frank Dispensa's Male Model???

Changing of the Guard 2011-12

FRANK DISPENSA--BRINGING YOU TO A NEW LEVEL OF LIGHTING AND POSING

DISCOVER FRANK DISPENSA

STATEWIDE AT UNIQUE MAY 19, 2011;NORTH CHAPTER MEETING FOLLOWS

NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY IN TEANECK...

JIM LASALA AND JIM ROSELLI SHARE AWARD-WINNING TECHNIQUES

KUDOS TO FLINT GENNARI...

JIM LASALA RECEIVES LEX JET SUNSET AWARD

Great Day with Michael Barton on Child Photography

Even Better Than Groupon!! Michael Barton Next Monday!! Free for Members...

PhotoNorthEast a Great Success!!

Need Volunteers for Convention and Airport Pick Ups!!!!

Letter Re Covention from Pres. Mario Cornejo

DEGREE PRESENTATION AT PHOTONORTHEAST. JOIN US!!

AT THE CONVENTION...THE BUSINESPPANJNorthRegionS OF PHOTOGRAPHY EN ESPANOL

CONVENTION DEADLINE DATES AND MORE!

CHECK OUT NEW STATE WORKSHOPS!

COUNTDOWN FOR PNE CONVENTION & TRADE SHOW

Only 25 Days until PNE Convention & Trade Show

Sign up before March 7th using coupon code "LUCKY7" for a $15 discount.

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Other Great Events at Photo North East...

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Speak Spanish? Check out Mario Cornejo on Sunday

Take an Afternoon Off for Local Photography...

MORE IMPORTANT INFO ON PNE...ONE MONTH AWAY!!!.

M.A.R.S. EDUCATIONAL BENEFIT..DEADLINE FEB 28, 2011

Great Certification Opportunity at PNE!!

Kodak Awards at PNE...

Print Rules for Competition...

Snowbound and looking for a great film??

PRINT RULES YOU'VE BEEN WAITING FOR!!

LAST DAY FOR CONVENTION EARLY BIRD SAVINGS!!