Editor's Notes

If you missed Darrell Moll and his discussion on creating "Merit Worthy" prints, you missed an opportunity to not only improve your quest for "merits", but also information on how to secure more of those "green merits" you receive from your customers. It turns out that many of the elements which make a "merit" print are also the same elements which makes your customers want to purchase a print.

At the February meeting, we will focus on the Wedding market. Patrick Rice will present "Wedding Photography 2009 - The State of the Industry". Patrick began speaking about the state of the wedding market in 2008 and received many accolades for his presentation. Patrick has updated his information for 2009. This will be a SUPER presentation. Go to the Meeting Information Page to get all the details.

WE WILL BE MEETING AT BULLWINKLE'S IN MIDDLETOWN - MAP HERE

Don't forget to enter the "8x10" print competition at the February meeting and begin accumulating those points toward the "Photographer of the year Award.

Remember the changes we made for the monthly 8x10 print competition to make it more fair and more useful for everyone. CLICK HERE to read about all the changes.

Be sure to go to Upcoming Events and check out the complete line-up of speakers and meeting dates for 2009.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.