We had a great turn out to hear Jim Garber's presentation at the January meeting. I hope you were there. Jim always presents very useful information - and does it in a very entertaining manner. I look at myself differently when I look in the mirror now!! (You had to be there to understand that!) Be sure to go to Upcoming Events and check out the complete line-up of speakers and meeting dates for 2006.


The next meeting (February 6) will feature Linda and Joe Johnson. They will be presenting a new program on weddings. Go to the Meeting Information Page for details.

In the next issue, we will update the "Meet the Board" page to reflect those serving you for 2006.

NEW FEATURE IN THIS ISSUE!!!! Many may not be aware of PPSO's extensive library of educational materials which are available to check out as a benefit of membership. Go to the new PPSO Library Page and "check out" (pun intended) the tapes, CD's and DVD's available.
You may check them out at the regular monthly meeting and return them at the next meeting. Keep checking back as new materials are added several times a year.

You will notice that some of the background colors on various pages have been changed. This was a suggestion from members who felt colors other than black would be more readable. Please let me know what you think of the new look. Is it better? Or would you prefer black backgrounds? Or some other specific color?

"Tips & Techniques". Check out this page!! And send me your favorite Tips & Techniques to share with others. Do you experience focusing problems when you move "off center" to achieve focus, then re-compose to create the image? Check out the December TIP on why this occurs.

The "Members Page" has been updated to provide the opportunity for you to include an image with your studio name. This is where the public goes when they click on the "Find a Photographer" link from our Home Page. Also, you may now place four of your images in a "mini-gallery" linked to your studio name.This feature has been added for several studios. Go check them out. If you wish to add your image(s) to your listing, size your images to no
larger than 4x5 at 72 dpi .jpg's and attach them to an e-mail to me. Be sure to identify which image you wish placed on the listing page.

~Bob Strausburg~