Learn how to up your sales with ProSelectEnroll in this month’s class (details on page 2)
VIRGINIA PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHERS’ ASSOCIATION
TIDEWATER DISTRICT
MAY 2014 | VOL. 19 #4
2014 OFFICERSSECRETARYTREASURERLT GOVERNORGOVERNOR
Richard St.Peter, FP
(757) 372-7021
Erin L. Clark, CPP
(757) 472-2955
Tracy McGee, CPP, AFP
(757) 513-0388
Bob Harper, CPP
bob@bobharper
photography.com
(757) 325-8300
A Look Back...From the April Meeting
We thank John Warters for hosting last month’s
Tidewater Chapter meeting. We also appreciate
Robert Harris for his informative presentation about
maintaining revelance to our clients in an ever
changing profession of photography.
Guest Speaker & ProSelect Workshop: Miranda Durrer-Davis, the sales manager for Gitchell’s Photography Studio.
This month’s meeting...Host: Erin Clark
Where: E-n-E Photography, 1777 London Bridge Road- Suite 202
(corner of Dam Neck & London Bridge)
When: Monday, May 19th.
ProSelect Workshop from 3:00PM - 5:00PM.
Social at 7:00PM. Meeting at 7:30PM
VPPA Membership Application
What prompted you to become a member of VPPA?
Who encouraged you to join? When you think of these
answers, remember that there are photographers in
our community who have not yet been introduced to
the benefits of becoming a member of VPPA. Share
your stories and experiences with them.
Do you have a colleague or a member of your staff
that is interested in becoming a member of VPPA?
No need to look any further. The membership
application can be downloaded by clicking here or
visiting VPPA.org.
How to Rock Your Next Sale!
Sales are something that our business relies on. Come join me, Miranda
Durrer-Davis, on May 19th from 3:00PM - 5:00PM at E-n-E Photography
to learn how to better your sales or refresh your skills in Time Exposure’s
ProSelect software. The sales presentation is your chance to shine.
There is no better way to improve your sales skills than in front of a
client. And it’s a wonderful way to connect with your potential clients on
a more personal and memorable level. If you can succeed at selling in
this setting, you can sell anything. You can seize upon the opportunity
to interact with prospective customers in a setting to inform future offers
such as family portraits (maternity, baby, children, seniors,) headshots,
business/corporation jobs and contracts. So come learn how to better
your sales. It is a win-win!
* Cost to enroll in this class will be $15 for members, $35 for non-members.
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BUTTERFLY FLUTTERBY will immerse you in butterfly action at Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens
on May 27th - 29th. This wonderful facility is photographer friendly and provides a wide variety of butterfly species.
Personalized attention throughout both days. If you have questions or wish to register, email Mollie Isaacs at
[email protected], or call (757) 773-0194. I hope to see you in Richmond!
Details here http://awakethelight.com/butterfly-workshop/
AWAKE THE LIGHTPHOTO WORKSHOPS AND TOURS
Notes from the Librarian
Each month we will feature a few available titles that the library has. Contact Timorah Beales,
the Librarian, to check them out.
Photo Recipes Live, Behind the Scenes with Scott Kelby
DVD and companion book. Watch Scott put together sets from scratch, both in studio and on location.
He has an amazing knack for teaching!
Off-Camera Flash
by Neil van Niekerk. 2011
Learn how beautiful and powerful speedlights can be! Transform your photography with transportable
equipment.
The Lucrative Photographer
by Mark D. Till. 2002.
Maximize profitability, create a balance between personal and professional life and learn how to become
indispensible to your clients.
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OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPat NORFOLK BOTANICAL GARDENS
How to make better pictures using your digital camera photographing flowers,
landscapes and people in beautiful Botanical Gardens
with
WILLIAM S. McINTOSH
William McIntosh one of the world’s top 5 photographers (Creative Image Magazine,1998) and one of
the seven top portrait photographers in the world (Eastman Kodak,1989)
THE PROGRAM:
We will take lots of pictures! Bring your camera with big SD cards & the camera manual.
MEETING POINT:McIntosh Portraits Studio
2272 West Great Neck Rd/ Corner of Shore Dr.
(at Seashore Shoppes behind Plaza Azteca restaurant)
Phone 757-496-4330 / [email protected]
• Lighting
• Sun versus Shade
• Indoor /Outdoor
• Use of flash outdoors
• Flash on camera
• Natural light versus flash indoors
• Photograph what you love to
photograph
• Photographing people outdoors
• Beyond Basics
• Finding and Creating “Direction of
Light” How to get shallow depth of field
• How to get everything in focus
• When to use a tripod
• Zoom or prime lenses, which is best
Use of telephoto and wide-angle
lenses
DATE:May 20th 3:30PM - 7:00PM
TUITION:$125 (checks/ cash)
* The tuition does not include entry fee for
Norfolk Botanical Gardens.
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