February

 2008

 Editor's Note

Rob Kumler from K&R Photographics presented some very interesting information on equipment, software, digital technology and workflow at the January meeting. Rob got a lot of interesting questions, and those in attendance got a lot of answers!

The featured speaker at the February Meeting will be Jennifer Francis from the Essenza Studio. She will be speaking about Senior Photography - be sure to check out details on the Meeting Information page.

An article and slide show of the Annual Christmas Party was posted last month. If you missed it - CLICK HERE for the details AND be sure to put it on your calendar for next year as a MUST ATTEND event - Monday, December 1, 2008.

Don't forget the Monthly 8x10 Print Competition. Enter one print per meeting (cost $1 per print) and earn points toward the "Photographer of the Year" Award!!
First Place = 3 points; Second Place = 2 points and Third Place = 1 point. These will be accumulated during the year and added to points received for entries in the Annual Print Competition in November to determine the PPSO Photographer of the Year.

Be sure to go to Upcoming Events and check out the complete line-up of speakers and meeting dates for 2007.There is another great slate of speakers and workshops planned.

CHECK OUT EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS!!!! 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.                                                                  
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

In This Issue:

Letter from the President * Upcoming Events * Meeting Information
Member News * Sponsors *_Meet the Board * PPSO Library *

2008 Promises Enrichment

Education &

Excitement

upcoming events

February 4, 2008

Jennifer Francis


from Essenza Studio.

"Seniors: Keep it Fresh, Keep it Simple"



You do not want to miss this meeting!
Click here to learn more....

 

New Roundtable dates.........

The THIRD Tuesday each month -

Hometown Buffet
11:30 am

Remember to bring an 8x10 image to the meeting and enter the monthly Photography Contest....

Check out the "Editor's Notes" above to see how this now applies to the "PPSO Photographer of the Year"


Check out the January Winners


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What Makes a Competition Print?

Have you ever looked at one of your images and wondered if it was good enough to enter into a competition?
What is it that other photographers see when they vote on each month's award winning prints? What do judges look at and evaluate during the local, state and national conventions and competitions?
Here are some quick guidelines to go by when you're assessing an image
for competition:

12 Elements of a
Competition Print

IMPACT
CREATIVITY
STYLE
COMPOSITION
PRINT PRESENTATION
COLOR BALANCE
CENTER OF INTEREST
LIGHTING
SUBJECT MATTER
PRINT QUALITY
TECHNIQUE (PERSONAL STYLE)
STORY TELLING

AND Click here to see the Winners from the 2007 ANNUAL PRINT COMPETITION
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Check out the New Members
and the
February
Birthdays.

Also, did you ever wonder "where your money goes?" Check out the articles in Member News
Member news

You might be interested in checking out two photography exhibits in the Dayton Area.

CLICK HERE




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Thanks!

Bob Strausburg, Focus Editor



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Affiliate of the Professional Photographers of America

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