MEETING INFORMATION 

Gregg Wurtzler
M. Photog., Cr.
May 1, 2006

Gregg has worked at the Ohio Institute of Photography and Technology a a Department Chairman for Twenty five years. Gregg has also been photographing portraits and commercial work for just as long. In 1999 he married his wife Kathie and they started Wurtzler Photography. Starting their business while working two full time jobs has really been a challenge. Most of their business concentrates around portrait photography including seniors, families, and shooting approximately 25 weddings a year. Gregg and Kathie are both members of PP of Ohio and Gregg has served on the PPO Board for the past seven years. His work has gained him seven Court of Honors in Commercial and Portrait, as well as winning the George Edmundson Trophy for outstanding Commercial entry in 1984, 1991, 1997, 2003, 2004, and 2006. Gregg has been in the Top Ten Photographers in Ohio four times in the past ten years as well as receiving the Fuji Masterpiece Award six times. One of his wedding entries was also awarded the Akron Society of Professional Photographers Award in candid wedding. At national level he presently has seven images in the Loan Collection as well as having images displayed at Epcot. In January of 2004, Gregg became a PPA Affiliated Juror.

Gregg's presentation is designed for the photographer who wants to enter into the print competition arena. He will discuss the 12 elements of a merit print and what the judges look for. Through examples, Gregg will demonstrate how to use the 12 elements in order to create a stronger image. Gregg feels competition should be a personal experience between a photographer and his or her image. It's through this experience that a photographer can help their work develop and mature to a quality level that their clients can't resist.

Join Us! Monday May 1, 2006 Chantrell's Restaurant in Springboro just off I-75 at Exit 38 (see Map) DINNER & LECTURE: $20.00 LECTURE ONLY: $10.00

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