December 2013 Newsletter - Members` Area

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December 2013
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T H E P R O F E S S I O N A L P H O T O G R A P H E R S A S S O C I AT I O N O F N E W E N G L A N D
Gillian Randall, M.Photog.Cr., CPP, Editor
Email Gillian
“Weathered Pines”
by Mark Stevens
PPANE 2013 Best of Show, Court of Honor Illustrative & Judge’s Choice Award
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“Exceptional Imaging without Exception”
2013 ~ 2014 PPANE Board of Directors
President
Ed Pedi, CPP, M.Photog.Cr.
324 Berry Street
N. Andover MA 01845
978-686-6535 /[email protected]
President-Elect
Lorraine Bedell, Cr.Photog.
6 Franklin Plaza
Dover NH 03820
V.P. of Programs
Ella Carlson, M.Photog.Cr., CPP
175 Lowell Street
Dunstable MA 01827
978-649-7783
[email protected]
V.P. of Finance
Raymond Peeples, Jr.
205 Charles Bancroft Highway
Litchfield NH 03052
603-716-0616
[email protected]
V.P. of Communications
Alison Miniter, Cr.Photog., CPP
P. O. Box 630
Ipswich MA 01938
978-356-5055 / [email protected]
Executive Secretary
Fred Stiteler
P.O. Box 568
Durham NH 03824
Immediate Past President
Diane Miller Yeatman, M.Photog.
920 Reservoir Ave
Cranston RI 02910
Director to Connecticut
Rhode Island Representative
Director to Maine
Vermont Representative
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Trish Logan
10 Barrows Street
Norway ME 04268
Director to Massachusetts
Melvin Guante
120 Deforest Street
Roslindale, MA 02131
617-942-3432
[email protected]
Director to New Hampshire
Jennifer Raiche
3 Pine Acres Road
Allentown NH 03275
603-268-9000
[email protected]
Director to Rhode Island
Steve Lourenco
2227 Mineral Spring Ave. Suite 2
North Providence RI 02911
Director to Vermont
Mark Sweeney
251 St. Albans Road
Swanton VT 05488
802-868-6127
[email protected]
Connecticut Representative
Deborah Key Mundair
38 Lord Davis Lane
Avon CT 06001
[email protected]
Maine Representative
Crystal Reynolds
281 Bean Rd
Candace Pratt Stiteler, CPP, Cr.Photog. ABI Otisfield, ME 04270
207-890-8841
142 Concord Road
[email protected]
Lee NH 03861
603-868-2575 / NEIPPDirector@ppane.
Massachusetts Representative
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Joyce Holt
66 Paris Street
Parliamentarian
Revere MA 02151
Keith Raiche, Cr.Photog.
3 Pine Acres Rd
Allentown NH 03275
New Hampshire Representative
603-268-9000
Madonna Lovett Repeta
[email protected]
6 Rosewell Road
Bedford NH 03100
[email protected]
NEIPP Executive Director
PPANE is the New England Affiliate of the Professional
Photographers of America. For more information about PPA membership and
benefits, click here.
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Connecticut NEIPP Trustee
Rene Genest, M.Photog.Cr.
18 Clintonville Road
North Haven CT 06473
203-239-6331
[email protected]
Maine NEIPP Trustee
Trish Logan
10 Barrows Street
Norway ME 04268
207-739-2805
[email protected]
Massachusetts NEIPP Trustee
Joyce Holt
66 Paris Street
Revere MA 02151
New Hampshire NEIPP Trustee
Don Chick, M.Photog.Cr.
30 Main Street
East Rochester NH 03868
603-335-4448
[email protected]
Rhode Island NEIPP Trustee
Steve Lourenco
2227 Mineral Spring Ave. Suite 2
North Providence RI 02911
Vermont NEIPP Trustee
Kevin Macy
113 Center Road
Essex Jct VT 05452
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Marketing Director
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Newsletter Editor
Gillian Randall, CPP, M.Photog.Cr.
68 Woodland Way
Charlotte VT 05445
802-425-4242
[email protected]
Webmaster
Randy Brogen, CPP
9 Ward Street
Burlington MA 01803
President’s Message
Last month, I chaired my first meeting as PPANE President and together with my executive board and PPANE/
NEIPP board members much was accomplished. A portion of our day was spent brainstorming and compiling
a list of the many benefits of being a PPANE member which will be used for marketing purposes to grow and
strengthen our organization.
A condensed version of this list is included below and I’m
sure after reading through it, you’ll be so impressed that you’ll
ask yourself, “Why wouldn’t I want to a
member of PPANE?”
PPANE offers the BEST annual membership value at $150
and if you join by Dec. 31st you’ll receive an early bird discount of $25 OFF.
Did you also know your entire membership fee will be applied
towards your full week’s NEIPP tuition which
essentially equates to a FREE Annual PPANE
Membership!?
Here’s a fact you may not know: PPANE has disbursed close
to $5,000 in NEIPP scholarships year-to-date.
Your PPANE membership allows you free access to the 2014
three day September conference featuring three
renowned international speakers; Clay Blackmore, Richard
Sturdevant, Gary Hughes and several ‘to be announced’ local talent.
PPA has chosen PPANE to host the 2014 North East District
image competition, to be held May 21 -22, 2014 at the Radisson Nashua Hotel where you’ll have the opportunity to grab a front row seat and watch ‘live’ judging of your
images while listening and learning to the judge’s conversations. In
addition, PPANE is offering its members exclusive opportunity to participate in one-on-one print
critiques with a PPA Affiliate Juror.
PPANE has one of the best affiliate schools (NEIPP) in the country, located right in your own backyard; featuring six, 2 day; and eight, 5 day courses. Enjoy a week of eat, drink and sleep photography with some of the best
instructors on the speaking circuit. Best of all, you can earn PPA Merits towards your professional PPA degree
designations.
What’s new in 2014? PPANE will be introducing several member exclusive seminars hosted by local PPANE
members. Plans are also in process for a full day summer workshop with an exclusive
discounted rate for PPANE members.
PPANE affords its members the opportunity to expand their ‘peer’ network beyond their own state with access
to photographers from all six New England states. Connect up-close and personal and learn from some of the
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best-of-the-best in the industry who are willing to share their knowledge, experience, expertise and answer your
questions, one on one.
With PPANE you’ll keep current with technology, products and trends. Enjoy the finest in educational learning
to help you improve your photographic and business skills and in the process, you’ll build a network of friendships and experience camaraderie across all of New England. With PPANE you’ll never have to go it alone…
In closing, I want to take this opportunity to wish you and your families a very happy, healthy and safe holiday
season.
Sincerely,
Ed
Ed Pedi, M. Photog. Cr. CPP
PPA Affiliate Juror
“Leap and the net will appear.”
John Burroughs
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PPANE Member Profile
Mark O’Connell
Norwell, Massachusetts
WHAT FIRST MADE YOU INTERESTED IN PHOTOGRAPHY?
My first recollection took me back to when I was about 13 and used to take snapshots with my Kodak Instamatic 100
cartridge camera. I had gotten a bad cartridge and sent it off to Kodak for them to replace it for me. When they sent back
my fresh roll of film, and the developed prints from the cartridge I sent, they also included pamphlets describing books
about taking better photos, and also developing and printing my own pictures. I saved up some money, went to the local
camera store downtown and bought a couple of books on taking pictures, but I was more intrigued about developing and
printing them so I found a Kodak book about it, and promptly set off to becoming a darkroom hermit.
HOW DID YOU BEGIN YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY CAREER?
When I was a freshman in high school I strongly hinted to my
parents that I wanted a twin lens reflex camera for Christmas,
since a twin lens reflex was surely a sign of being a professional.
Under the tree that year was a Yashica A . Rarely heard about, it
was the entry level model which at the time (1969) sold for about
$50. It came with a normal lens and no options to improve upon
it’s design, but to me it was the best.
Soon after I became involved in the school’s yearbook taking
photographs of school events. Being on the staff let me use some
of their equipment such as their Mamiya twin lens reflex and
some extra lenses.
With some classy equipment in hand I ventured out to find the
most elusive prey of any teenage photographer, to meet and
hopefully photograph girls. It was great icebreaker and helpful
since I was incredibly shy.
Fast forward a couple of years and as now a senior I became the
editor of our yearbook. They were fun times!
Being that I’m now a professional photographer I accepted my
first paying gig, photographing my Aunt’s wedding. I think I
had only attended a couple of family weddings with my parents,
mostly because I knew they had cake, I still thought that I could pull it off. So I bought a book on photographing
weddings and became a quick study of the process. I managed to get some fairly well exposed photos, and to my eye they
were ever as good and other photographers under the age of 18.
WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE THINGS ABOUT YOUR WORK? SPECIALTIES? ANYTHING YOU DON’T LIKE?
I’ve always loved to photograph high school seniors more than anything else, and for quite a number of years it became
about 85% of what I specialized in.
Although early on I would take any work that came in the door I was always challenged with doing product photography
so I guess that would be what I didn’t like to do.
BUSINESS GOALS? PERSONAL GOALS?
My business goal was to make enough money to support my family, send the kids to school, and put something away for
retirement. I did two out of three successfully and will let you figure out which ones.
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DO YOU PARTICIPATE IN STATE, REGIONAL OR NATIONAL PRINT COMPETITIONS? WHY OR WHY NOT?
I’ve been on and off with entering competitions. I entered some and enjoyed doing them, then would just get busy and
forget to get something ready for the deadlines. My spouse/partner Susan White is very active with competition so I just
live through her successes.
WHY DID YOU JOIN PPANE?
I joined PPANE sometime around 1973 as it was the only place to get some real world knowledge. They had NEIPP
which I had hoped to attend one day. Ended attending about 18 or 19 of them throughout my career. My experience at
NEIPP helped me learn and grow as a professional. Plus they always had great deals at the large trade show.
DO YOU HAVE A MENTOR OR SOMEONE WHO HAS HELPED OR INSPIRED YOU?
There were many but I think I would have to say it was Joe Craig from Missouri. I first saw him at PPANE, and attended
NEIPP twice just to attend his class, plus I attended two of his private classes at his studio. He gave me the direction and
how he taught made it all “click” for me.
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO A BEGINNING PHOTOGRAPHER?
Honestly, if it is for a full time career right now I would make sure you have a strong knowledge base both in the craft as
well as some good business knowledge, and a good direction on how to market yourself.
Because of the current saturation of untrained people taking a larger market share each year away from professionals,
it would be a struggle to make a decent living right now. Having a second income or a partner that has another income
would certainly be helpful so that you could grow your business to a healthy level.
WHAT DO YOU ENJOY DOING OUTSIDE OF PHOTOGRAPHY?
I enjoy woodworking but have little time or space to do it. Susan and I are building a new home so in time should allow
me to slow down a bit and do other things.
IF YOU COULD CHANGE ONE THING IN YOUR CAREER, WHAT WOULD IT BE?
I really have no regrets.
TELL US A LITTLE ABOUT YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS, PETS.
Been married to my beautiful wife Susan White going on 10 years now. We met at NEIPP by the way! Have two sons,
Michael, a entrepreneur cycling business owner, and Robert, a physicist who is employed by Seagate in Minnesota. Both
are married and we have three grandchildren with a fourth on the way.
Our pets include a tiger cat named Midas, and a Dachshund named Rosie. Both have graced the covers of our annual
holiday cards to clients and family.
IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE YOU’D LIKE US TO KNOW?
Thanks for the opportunity to share a little about me.
THANK YOU, MARK!
“Always be yourself, express yourself, have faith in yourself, do not go out
and look for a successful personality and duplicate it.”
Bruce Lee
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Read what NEIPP Alumni are saying about their experiences attending school. If you would like to send in
a testimonial or comments about your experience, contact Candace at [email protected].
“As a new PPANE member, last April was my first experience as a NEIPP photography student. I was
new, nervous, and sat in my car for about ½ hour (ok, maybe longer) before I got the courage to go into the
Conference Center. I checked into my room, unpacked, played on the computer, rearranged the furniture….
Then I realized - I was going to have to face a crowd of “strangers”. Within minutes, I was encircled by
a welcoming, warm group of photographers, sharing stories and enthusiastically discussing the upcoming
NEIPP week.
“The instructors are chosen from all over the country. A great learning opportunity for new and wellseasoned photographers. NEIPP provides a chance to study with the best! The instructors as well as fellow
photography students are eager to teach and learn from each other. The enthusiasm is contagious.
“The classes at NEIPP combined with the PPANE convention, print competition, lectures, and newsletters
are only a percentage of the whole “picture”. The members, who come from all over New England, pull
it all together. My membership has led to fantastic friendships with fellow photographers, an invaluable
apprenticeship, and ongoing gatherings throughout the year. All things combined have all provided me the
confidence and the courage to forge ahead in my photography business.”
~ Susan Schale, Beverly, MA
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NEIPP COURSE 2014
“Depth of the Spirit”
Environmental, On Location and In-Home Portraits using Available Light
and Off-Camera Flash, plus Marketing Your Business
NEIPP 2014 WEEK LONG COURSE
Darton Drake
This is a program you will not want to miss! Darton is one of
the premier speakers in the country. He has received Kodak
and Fuji awards along with two Medallion awards, countless
traveling loans, Epcot awards, was photographer of the year
in Minnesota and Wisconsin ten times and the special award
for his numerous national loan prints. Darton studied for five
years in the fine arts at Layton School of Art in Milwaukee,
Wisconsin before he took up photography as his life’s goal.
He has spoken in Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and across the
United States for the last twenty years.
This presentation will not only be inspirational and uplifting, but highly technical. His life stories in photography
start with his first authentic job with Frank Scherschel (Life
Magazine Photographer) in 1970. Darton says “if it’s about
life, it’s about portraiture” and “a photo is what a person
looks like, a portrait is who they are!” “It is a privilege to
capture the spirit of another human being!” “ It’s not what
is in your hand that makes the portrait, it’s what’s in your
heart!” These are a few of the sayings that he lives by. After
this program, you will leave with a new perspective, and your
camera will await your attention.
There will be slide shows of his images to enjoy. He will
show his images and how he went from the original exposure
to the final piece. He will explain his theories in the art of
photography such as: how to create an honest rapport with
his subjects. How to be patient before the magic moment
of releasing the shutter. Darton uses one 4x6 soft box and a
couple reflectors for all his portraits. He will do a lighting
demonstration and produce an award winning image during
the program. He will demonstrate his lighting techniques
along with all the basics such as: standard modified short lighting, split lighting, broad lighting, Rembrandt
lighting, and a few of his own personal techniques.
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Also included will be thoughts on: composition,
balance, perspective, lens choice, color harmony,
textures, presentation, background choices, posing,
camera angle, music affects, subject matter, and what
judges like and will score high in competition.
Darton talks fast and for long periods of time. He often
has to be reminded to give the audience a break. His
enthusiasm often consumes him! If anyone has to visit
the restroom, go do your duty! There will be a five dollar charge that will go to Darton every time a cell phone
rings. He hates them! If you have questions during the
program either raise your hand or shout. He is more than
happy to serve you. Anyone who is photographed by him
during the program will receive all the images and a finished portrait on cd.
When you leave this program you take with you something that will raise your imagery to the next level. You
will benefit along with all your customers and the reputation of your studio! Enthusiasm, desire, and a new
energy will will fill your camera room! Just enjoy and have fun!
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NEW PPANE MEMBERS
There are many great reasons to join PPANE beginning with all the free seminars available at the
annual convention and including a special rate to attend NEIPP, networking with your peers, trade
show discounts and vendor special offers sent right to your email. Here are some of your friends
and colleagues who are new or returning PPANE members:
From MASSACHUSETTS: Evan Ringgard, Oakham; Amber West, Oakham; Cheryl Lundin,
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Flaherty, Billerica; Alice Pepplow, Hubbardston & Micheal Skerry, Peabody.
From MAINE: Crystal Reynolds, Otisfield; Patricia Locke, South Portland; Liz Harris,
Biddeford & Debra Bell, Hermon.
From NEW HAMPSHIRE: Mark Stevens, Barrington; Jane Lydick Staid, Danville; Lindsey
Masterson, Milford; Jean Wozniak, Auburn; Joe Pepin, Bedford; & Mark Powers, Nashua.
From MARYLAND: Barbie Richardson, Boyds.
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NEIPP COURSE 2014
“Been There, Done That...What Now?”
MASTER CLASS
Joyce Wilson, with Emily Connolly
A unique class for “Masters”.….You’ve been there, done that, so,
what’s next? This course is designed to find inspiration, new techniques, new directions, personal projects and the world of fine art
using the camera as a base for the art that evolves.
Joyce and Emily will guide you through the creative process from
inspiration to concept and process. You will create mixed media
projects with gold leaf, photo collages, paint and varnish, solvent
transfers and inkjet prints on beautiful Japanese rice papers and hand
made bark paper. Materials will be provided to learn the ancient art of encaustic wax applied to photographic
prints.
You will also be introduced to a variety of processes
including pastels, antique glazing, and oil painting on digital
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images, creating digital negatives for cyanotype, van dyke and platinum/palladium printing, hand made albums
and accordion booklets. Adding hand crafted art products to your repertoire will build your reputation with
clients and your community as an artist
Joyce has maintained a philosophy throughout her career of “One for Thee – One for Me”. This philosophy
served her well as she was able to satisfy her client’s needs and continue to experiment and grow as a creative
artist. Joyce and Emily are both passionate about their art… they bring a new dimension to the craft of
photography, and their ability to teach and guide students is legendary.
JOYCE WILSON
Joyce Wilson’s remarkable career spans over 50 years. A
studio in Indianapolis, IN served as a base for a variety of
portrait and commercial assignments. In l996 Wilson moved
to Santa Barbara, CA and was appointed to the faculty of
Brooks Institute. She is an award winning photographer/
artist, educator of the visual arts and presents lectures and
workshops throughout the world.
Her images have appeared in advertising usage by Fuji Film,
Prudential Insurance, Mamiya America, Kodak, and the
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra. She holds the Master/
Craftsman degrees from PPA, is a Fellow of the American
Society of Photographers, and was awarded an Honorary
Master of Science from Brooks Institute. In 2003, the
International Photographic Council honored her at the United
Nations with the distinguished Leadership Award, and she
received the Lifetime Achievement Award from PPA in 2006.
Her fine art images are featured in solo and group exhibitions,
and are in the permanent collection of the Santa Barbara
Museum of Art, the International Photography Hall of Fame
in Oklahoma City, and the Sherman Hines Museum in Nova
Scotia, Canada.
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EMILY CONNOLLY
Teaching with Joyce Wilson at NEIPP, Emily Connolly is an artist and graphic designer encompassing
a variety of art disciplines. Currently operating Photo-Graphics Arts in Indianapolis, IN, she provides
both traditional and digital photo enhancement for the photography industry, along with archival fine
art printing for artists and photographers. Emily is the designer of a custom greeting and note card
line, and is in demand by photographers for image development, design and production of promotional materials. She produces and exhibits her digital art, and shares her enthusiasm for the digital
revolution in workshops across the US, Canada, Japan and New Zealand teaching creativity, photo
enhancement, digital manipulation and workflow.
NEIPP FAMILY PLAN
Have a spouse or family member you just can’t leave behind? Bring
them along!
New for 2014 – NEIPP’s ‘Family Plan’ where a family member
(or employee) can be a part of the NEIPP experience and join you at
meals, coffee breaks and all evening events.
Let them get an understanding of what you are a part of!
All events (except actual class time 8:30am – 4:30pm) including the
use of the hotel amenities, for an additional fee of $350.
Book your personal Photographic Retreat at NEIPP now!
Doug Box & Randy Kerr, NEIPP 2014 Instructor is featured on page 20
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NEIPP 2014 ~ Scholarships Available!
Want to be a part of the NEIPP experience?? Have you been a part of the industry for 5 years or less? Apply
today for one of these scholarships!
Deadline to submit your application is Jan 1, 2014. Send your completed application to the PPANE Executive
Secretary.
The Francis & Ann Sullivan Scholarship
Francis “Sully” and Ann were two of the founders of NEIPP and guided our school for nearly 30 years. Their devotion to its students still guides those who continue to keep NEIPP alive. Their scholarship is a FULL
tuition to attend the full NEIPP experience, and is available to those who have been in the industry for 5 years or
less.
Application available at neipp.com under scholarship tab
The Len Levy NEIPP Scholarship
This scholarship has been created to honor a long time instructor and strong supporter of The New England
Institute of Professional Photography (NEIPP), “Mr. NEIPP” Levy. Len has always been a believer in understanding posing, lighting and the business of photography. To recognize Len’s devotion to our industry, The
Professional Photographers Association of New England (PPANE) and the NEIPP Board will award one $500
scholarship per year to an aspiring photographer to attend NEIPP.
Application available at neipp.com under scholarship tab
PPA Affiliate School Scholarship $500
The PPA affiliated school scholarship program was created to help new photographers get needed education and
to support and help PPA affiliated schools bring quality education to more photographers. Recipients must be
PPA members for three years or less and an active member of PPANE. To apply for this scholarship contact the
PPANE Executive Secretary at [email protected].
Book your personal Photographic Retreat at NEIPP now!
Joyce Wilson, NEIPP 2014 Instructor is featured on page 14
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NEIPP 2014 FULL WEEK COURSES
Joyce Wilson M.Photog.Cr. Fellow-ASP
“BEEN THERE, DONE THAT…WHAT NOW?”
Darton Drake M.Photog.Cr.
Depth of the Spirit
Lou Freeman
From Fashion To Glamour
Ed Pedi M.Photog.Cr.; CPP
Family and Children Portraiture New England Style
~ Four Steps to Success
Ken Sklute M.Photog.Cr.
Light and Motion:Creating Moving Images for your Wedding clients!
Suzette Allen Cr.Photog; CPP; API & Jon Yoshinaga
Hybrid How-To: Photo+Video+Audio=Profit
Jim Churchill, M.Photog.,Cr. & David Deutsch M. Photog. Cr.
Learning 2 See
Doug Box, M.Photog.,Cr, CPP & Randy Kerr
Environmental, Outdoor, On Location, and In-Home Portraits
SUNDAY - MONDAY COURSES
Al Audleman M.Photog.Cr.; CPP; API; FDPE; FSA; FED; GFD
“Preparing for the CPP Exam”
Bruce Haskell CPP
School & Sports Volume Photography “Basic Training”
Louis Tonsmeire, Hon.M.Photog.Cr.; API
Photographic Foundations
TUESDAY - WEDNESDAY COURSES
Nylora Bruleigh M.Photog.Cr.; CPP
Bellies and Babies
Al Audleman M.Photog.Cr., CPP, API, FDPE, FSA, FED, GFD
Phast, Phurious & Phun Photoshop
Candace Pratt Stiteler, Cr.Photog.; CPP; ABI; CBM
Business Essentials
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PPANE Board Member Profile
Madonna Lovett Repeta
Bedford, New Hampshire
New Hampshire Representative to the PPANE Board
As a young child, I was always fascinated by art, light and color. My mother is an artist & she took me to art
shows & museums early on. I am one of six children and I was the only one interested in going to art shows or
museums. I painted, sculpted, threw pottery & made stained glass windows & silver jewelry. I found that my
passion was photography.
I attended the University of Vermont where I earned a BS in
Education, Public Health and Dental Hygiene; my camera was
always with me in my knapsack. I did a study on body
language for a Psychology class. I asked people different
questions while I photographed their body language in
response to the questions. I also had my first photography
show during my four years at UVM. It was a show of my
landscapes & botanicals set to music, which was considered
very avant-garde at the time.
I married Wayne Repeta secretly while he was at the US
Naval Academy. I moved to Annapolis, MD and worked in
Washington, DC as a hygienist and then with HEW on a
Federal Grant setting up “trial” HMOs. We were eventually
transferred to Pensacola, FL where Wayne flew jets and I
taught 4th grade, eventually moving to Curriculum
Coordinator for grades K-6. Our son Matthew was born in
Pensacola. Wayne was again transferred and we moved to
Virginia Beach, VA where I was like a single mother as Wayne
was deployed for six to nine months at a time many times. He
was home just over two months out of the first two years of our
son’s life. Our daughter Sarah was born in VA. I completed
Beauty For All Seasons training and became an Image
Consultant during this time.
When Wayne got out of the Navy and was hired by Northwest Airlines, we moved to MN. I continued with
my Image Consulting business there. My business was called ‘New Hue.’ I had 10 employees. I also did a
photography of the “befores & afters” of our male and female clients. I would use the images for my public
speaking programs about clothing, wardrobe, color, make-up, accessories, etc. In addition, I offered
presentations and fashion shows for the “spousal part” of large conventions. During this time I also became a
Corporate instructor for Beauty For All Seasons. We decided to move back to New England and moved to
Bedford, NH. I decided to take more photography courses and attended NHIA for several years. I also worked
part-time as a pediatric dental hygienist until I quit my job to go on QVC for our Town (long story).
After QVC, I decided that I was tired of “following my dream” and I decided to “live my dream!”
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I became a full time professional photographer. I sold my first Fine Art images the day after I hung them in
what was then The Flower Cart Shop in Bedford. A few years later, I decided it was time to build a Studio. I
have been a full-time professional photographer ever since. I love what I do every day. I am known as the
“baby whisperer” in Bedford. I feel blessed to be able to share and capture so many special moments for my
clients. Today, I have an established portrait studio in Bedford with my four part-time employees. I also offer
Fine Art photography for businesses and homes as well as some Real Estate and Commercial photography.
I joined NHPPA in 2006 and PPANE about a year later. I am currently on the Board for PPANE and NHPPA.
I joined PPA in 2009. I have earned a Master Photographer degree. I have also earned Photographer of the
Year Awards three times. I have earned Loan Prints, a Kodak Gallery Award and an Associate Colleague degree
from NHPPA. I have attended NEIPP for the past few years and am registered to attend in 2014. I treasure the
educational opportunities and friendships offered at NEIPP. I have also completed the PPA Judges Course and
now enjoy judging throughout the US. In addition, I teach photography classes on how to take better pictures
of your children courses & workshops on color, wardrobe, accessories, etc. Also, I took the Photography course
for Law Enforcement taught by New Hampshire’s own Skip Foisy and Neal Scott. I have been the Department
Photographer for the Bedford Fire Department since 2001. I also do photography for the Bedford Police
Department and for the Town of Bedford as needed. My studio offers Bedford First Responders and active
Military of Bedford free photo sessions. This is my way of giving back to my community. I feel that I make a
living by what I earn. But, I make a life by what I give.
Mark your calendar
& dust off your imaging skills...
PPANE WILL HOST PPA
NORTHEAST DISTRICT IMAGE JUDGING
MAY 19 & 20, 2014
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NEIPP COURSE 2014
“What You Need To Succeed”
Environmental, On Location and In-Home Portraits using Available Light
and Off-Camera Flash, plus Marketing Your Business
Doug Box & Randy Kerr
Learn to shoot anytime, anywhere, indoors or outdoors. When you can’t shoot during the “sweet light”
time or find great light outdoors, you’ll learn how to make great photographs anyway. If it is overcast
and you can’t find any direction to the light and you hate that “On-Camera Flash” look, Off-Camera
Flash is the answer! Tired of taking too much equipment on location? Want to better utilize the flash
you already own and get distinctive lighting? Then this is the class for you. You will learn easy
techniques for window light, available light and
using Off-Camera flash.
Planning for light quality and light direction then a
demonstration on window light, available light and
using indoor constant lights. Students will practice
their new lighting skills on each other to prepare for
the next day of photographing with models. Every
day there will be a image review period of the images shot that day.
You will also learn pro techniques for using
translucent scrims and reflectors to supplement
available light for better portraits. We will go deep
into Off-Camera flash usage for creating dramatic
portraits in nature and how to combine flash and
sunsets for stunning effects. We will cover manual
flash and TTL.
Plus a bonus ~ Painting with Light segment. We
will cover sales and marketing ideas to help you
make more money in your business.
Plan on a fantastic journey of learning all about
light, posing and business Doug and Randy, the
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dynamic duo of Texas
photography.
Whether you are at
the beginning or the
middle of your
photography career,
get ready for a wild
ride that will get your
creativity in high
gear!
Doug Box, M.Photog.Cr., CPP
Doug has taught at seminars and conventions in 48 states, plus Canada,
Mexico, Scotland, Wales, England, China, Ireland, Denmark and on 5 cruise
ships. He has taught at 18 different PPA Affiliate week-long schools. He is
one of only 20 Kodak Mentors. He is only one of four people in the history
of PPA to earn over 1,000 PPA Merits and is an invited member of the
prestigious Camera Crafstmen of America.
Doug is the owner of ProPhotogs.com an educational forum. He is the author
of “The Power of Business” marketing systems and has written several books
including “Professional Secrets of Children’s Photography”, “Professional
Secrets of Photographing Weddings”, “Natural Light Photography” and
“Posing for Portrait Photographers”, published by Amherst Publishing.
Randy Kerr
Texas photographer Randy Kerr’s photographs hang in 27 countries around
the world and have been seen on ABC World News Tonight, NBC Today
Show and the History Channel. In 1996 while digital photography was
changing the face of how the masses take photographs, Randy decided to go
another direction while digital gear was being perfected, changed his lifestyle
and moving into a army tent in the Bastrop forest of Texas to study light for
three years. He began interfacing with light by clearing 11 meadows that have
a visual relationship with the earth, light and the lens of a camera.
Randy’s unique form of teaching conveys simplicity and clarity to the sometimes confusing photographic terminologies. It is about how you walk into
light and evaluate what is present. Randy’s focus is to educate film-makers
and photographers on how to achieve quality light in image capture, while
exposing meaningful humanitarian topics and the environmental necessity of
green living.
More of Doug and Randy’s work on page 22
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Visit Doug Box’s website
Visit Randy Kerr’s website
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NEIPP COURSE 2014
“Bellies & Babies”
NEIPP 2014 TWO-DAY
COURSE
Nylora Bruleigh
In this 2 day class we will cover everything from
marketing to bring the ideal client into your
studio, preparing your client for the session,
safety of photographing newborns and young
children, the presentation, and delivery of the
order.
If this is an area that you are beginning to get into or have only thought about this is the class for you. Nylora
will share with you her 10 years of experience of specializing in Bellies and babies and how she has made it the
successful business it is today. She will discuss lighting in the studio as well as natural light sessions for those
of you that do not have a studio using models so you can see first what to expect during your own sessions.
Join Nylora for two terrific days of Bellies and babies photography that promises to jump start your own business in this area. Nothing will be held back, all of your questions will be answered and you will be ready to
conquer this great area of Bellies to babies!
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PPANE & NEIPP Calendar
2014
CONNECTICUT ~ 65th Annual Convention
Details, meetings and events: ctppa.com
March 13 - 16
MAINE ~ 65th Annual Photographic Exposition February 28 - March 3
Details, meetings and events: mppa.com
MASSACHUSETTS ~ Annual Convention
Details, meetings and events: ppam.com
February 28 - 24
NEW HAMPSHIRE ~ Annual Convention
Details, meetings and events: nhppa.com
April 25 - 28
RHODE ISLAND ~ Annual Convention
Details, meetings and events: ppari.com
March 8 - 10
VERMONT ~ 85th Annual Convention
Details, meetings and events: vtprophoto.org
March 21 - 24
NEIPP 2014 March 30 - April 3
Details at neipp.com
PPA Northeast District Judging April 19 & 20
Radisson, Nashua NH
Details at ppa/district competitions
PPANE Convention 2014 September 6 - 8
Details at ppane.com
Stay in the Loop!
Click here to join the PPANE / NEIPP Email List.
Please send information about Coming Seminars, Conventions & Regional Events
to Gillian Randall, Editor ~ [email protected] / 802-425-4242
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