March 2003

Our March Speaker: Ray Hosier

Ray started his career in photography in 1975 at Texler Photography in Solon, Ohio. This year he will receive his craftsman's degree from P.P.A. He is a certified photographer at both state(Ohio) and national levels. Ray is a past chairman of the Ohio C.P.P. and past president of S.O.N.O.P.P. He is also a member of the Ohio Society of Professional Photographers. Texler Photography is a small family run portrait studio that does just about everything in portraits and some commercial work. Last year Ray photographed over 500 high school seniors (both contract and non-contract), 600 confirmation students and a few weddings. Ray's program will be on high school seniors. With his experience, this is sure to be an outstanding program. Plan to spend the evening with us.

Join Us: Monday, March 3rd Ramada Inn South (Rt. 725) off 1-75 by the Dayton Mall.

Social : 6:30pm - 7:00pm Dinner: 7:00pm Meeting: 7:45pm

President's Message

Lets all welcome 2003 !!!!!!!!!!!
The Holidays are now a thing of the past & its time to plan for the new business year. Was everybody pleased at Gregg Wurtzlers presentation or what? If you were in attendance you would know what I mean. March will be as equally exciting. Ray Hoiser will show us all the ins & outs of senior photography. Making MONEY ---- That's what it's all about.
All of the board members are hard at work making new brochures & other goodies to make all of our lives easier.
I have opened my new studio in Beavercreek. (About time --- it only took me 3 1/2 years) I'm not there all the time so, anyone that wants to take a short tour, just give me a ring or e-mail. Also, I have many child wicker items. If anyone wants to borrow one for a day or two let me know. I'm leaving you this month with this short note, written by Kalman Mikszath...........

"Without imagination, there are no great people, nor are there great things".

May all your dreams come true & God Bless,
James

And the Winners Are...

PPSO Print Competition winners

for February 2003

	1st Place - Sherry Mash
2nd Place - Judy Taylor		3rd Place - Kathryn Sommers

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Have you ever wondered how to pick the best print at our monthly competition?

Listed below are the elements of a good print

1. IMPACT 2. CREATIVITY 3. STYLE 4. COMPOSITION 5. PRINT PRESENTATION 6. COLOR BALANCE 7. CENTER OF INTEREST 8. LIGHTING 9. SUBJECT MATTER 10. PRINT QUALITY 11. TECHNIQUE (PERSONAL STYLE) 12. STORY TELLING

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Upcoming Events:

March 2-5, 2003 - PMA 79th Annual Convention and Trade Show, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas Nevada - Education, Networking, Product Information visit http://pma2003.pmai.org and register online today!

March 6-10, 2003 Mid East States Regional Convention, Hyatt Regency Columbus, Columbus, Ohio Sponsored by Professional Photographers of Ohio, Call Hyatt Regency at 614-463-1234 for room rate block, visit www.ppofohio.org for information regarding convention and trade show

April 7, 2003 - PPSO regular meeting - John Rohaley (Digital Work Flow)

April 14, 2003 - PPA "Super Monday" seminar. Register On-Line at www.ppa.com or call (800) 786-6277. The cost is $99 if registered before March 24. PPA members receive one service merit for attending.

May 5, 2003 - PPSO regular meeting - John Wurzell (TBA)

June 2, 2003 - PPSO regular meeting - Marti Weiss (Photographing Children)

July 27-29, Imageing USA Conference - Las Vegas Convention Center - The Las Vegas Hilton Hotel, adjacent to the Convention Center, offers $129 single/double roomrate for attendees. If you prefer to stay a bit closer to the "Strip," the Riveria Hotel is offering an $84 single/double room rate. To guarantee your room, call the hotel of your choice early to register. Las Vegas Hilton Hotel: 702-732-5111. Riveria Hotel: 702-734-5110. Register online now at www.ppa.com

Member News & Views

Wes Smith scores an "82" At the WPPI competition in Las Vegas   CONGRATULATIONS WES

"Colorful Lady"

If you ever thought about joining PPA, now is the time. A $30.00 discount is available for new members. Contact James Hensley for details. 833-6465 or E-mail him at Hensleyphoto@aol.com

The PPSO "split the pot" drawing is changing. Now the pot will be divided into thirds. The winner gets one third; the organization gets one third. The remaining third will be part of a separate drawing that will continue to grow each month until some lucky person wins the whole pot. Details will be given at the March meeting.

PPA Announces Women In Photography Retreat. Read More

PPSO Video Library - Videos and Compact Disc are available for loan to all members by contacting Chuck Shade at the regular meeting. Items must be returned at the next meeting or pay a late fee of $5 for each month items is out.

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For Sale 1. Bogan Studio Tripod #3046 W/ #3047 pan head (new) -----------------------------$175 2. Da Lite mat white Tripod Screen 70" X 70" (new) ---------------------------------$100 3. Pentax Macro Focus Rail III (excellent) ----------------------------------------------$95 4. Brick (20 rolls) Portra 160 VC film (expired 10/ 02 but kept refrigerated) ---$70 5. Nova 16X20 deep tank color print processor (excellent condition) -------------$775 6. Pentax 645 camera and four lens system w/AF 400 TTL flash, extra film inserts and more. Will separate items, Some lenses are new and unused. Call for pricing. 7. Mamiya RZ Pro body w/ 90 mm 3.5W, 120 back, WL finder, (excellent) ----$1600 will negotiate. Please call Chuck Shade 866-0047 or E-mail Shadephoto@CS.com

For Sale 35mm B&W film, Outdated, Refrigerated, Excellant Condition $2.00 per roll Please Call James Hensley 833-6465 or E-mail Hensleyphoto@aol.com

Wanted Dry or cold mount press---------Mark Thronued - tronerud@siscom.net 2 1/4 x 2 1/4 slide projector------James Hensley - Hensleyphoto@aol.com

Membership Birthday Wishes March 5 - Lisa Smith March 20 - Bill Dumbauld March 21 - Don Spangler March 27 - Betty Dumbauld March 31 - David Lesko

Do you have information for The Focus? Please e-mail it to me at dave@chambersphoto.com or call me at my studio 274-0759 Thank you, David Chambers (Focus Editor)

Photo Marketing Association News Kodak reports fourth-quarter profit, job cuts PhotoWorks reports loss, decline in film processing Moto Photo to sell assets for $2.7 million Kmart files plan of reorganization, disclosure Kmart sues Kodak for $48 million over marketing Visual Color Lab, Ashton form joint venture Kodak names COO and chief strategist Industry notes Read More

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