Jeffrey Shaw

Have you ever wondered why you became a photographer?

After more than 25 years specializing in on-location portraits for high-end clientele, Jeff began to question how the story of his own life related to becoming a photographer. He realized that as the youngest of three boys there were no photographs or movies that documented his childhood.  On some level this had become the impetus to pursue capturing these unique moments in time. This level of commitment to his clients, building relationships, and unparalleled service created an uncommon level of success as a portrait photographer. In addition to portrait photography, Jeffrey is a trained business and life coach specifically serving the photography community. He continues to bring his vast experience and unique business approach in an effort to benefit other photographers though one-to-one coaching, public speaking, webinars and his own Photography Business MasterMind Group. He is the bring child behind TheBuzzApp- an iPhone marketing app for photographers that uniquely brands and allows clients to review their proofs, share with their friends and even order photos on the go.

Based in Manhattan, Jeff travels extensively to photograph his clients. His portraits have appeared on The Oprah Show, in ‘O’ Magazine, People Magazine, CBS News and hang in a number of prestigious universities. Jeff has created large scale portrait displays of breast cancer survivors in Central Park, NY for the Susan G. Komen Fund and has participated in numerous designer show house events.

Never one to follow a well-worn path, Jeff has built a successful life on the instinct rather than rules and on vision instead of circumstances.

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Curt Littlecott M.Photog, Cr.
Having left school at age 16, Curt Littlecott chose to see the world, leaving his hometown of London, England in 1987. After settling in Florida, he pursued his passion of photography.  Curt started nu visions in photography in 2004, and he and his business partner, Stephanie, now run a busy studio in Downtown Orlando, specializing in weddings and people photography.  Curt has been speaking at conventions and seminars around the country for the past ten years and has received numerous national and international awards for his unique approach to photography including being named one of the top ten wedding photographers in the world by American Photo magazine.

Susan Torregrosa M.Photog, Cr. CPP
Susan Torregrosa has been a professional photographic artist for over 20 years and the owner of Studio T Photography for over 18 years.  She holds a degree in Fine Art Photography from the University of Florida.  Susan is one of only three professional photographers in the Orlando area to hold the Certified Professional Photographer degree.  She has also earned the prestigious Masters of Photography degree from the Professional Photographers of America.  The Florida Professional Photographers have awarded Susan with the Florida Degree of Photographic Excellence, the Florida Service Award and the Florida Education Degree. Over 100 images have been selected for exhibit and awards from the local, state and national professional photography organizations.

Program Description

Join the PPSCF at it’s new location, the Marks Street Senior Recreation Complex, for our first meeting of the year. This month will feature two of the most awarded and talented Master Photographers in the State of Florida, Susan Torregrosa and Curt Littlecott. Each Master Photographer will share their own unique style and demonstrate their personal technique with live models as well as share their creative approach to the art and craft. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to see two artists, two styles and two amazing programs built in to one night.

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Andrew Jenkins CPP, M.photog, Cr.

Andrew owns and operates a custom design portrait studio located in St. Johns, Michigan.  After graduating with a degree in photography, Andrew purchased a home based business and relocated it to a one hundred year old Victorian style home complete with a carriage house and a beautiful portrait park.  He goes home in the evening to a wonderful wife Emily and three children Alex, Gabriella, and Caroline.

Andrew has been very successful in State and National Print Competitions.  He is a Certified Professional Photographer and holds both the Master and Craftsman degree given out by the Professional Photographers of America.   He has been honored with Top Seven Photographers in Michigan many times over the past years.  Andrew was awarded Photographer of the Year in the state of Michigan in 2005 and 2007.  He has also been the recipient of the ASP Bronze Medallion as well as placing second in the Kodak Gallery Elite Award. Many of his images have been published in PPA Loan Collection as well as Showcase books.  He has also been honored with the PPA International Photographer of The Year for the past eight years.

Andrew is a Past President of the Michigan Triangle of Professional Photographers.  He has also served on the Professional Photographers of Michigan board as well as a trustee for the Great Lakes Institute of Photography.  He is currently a Councilor for the Professional Photographers of America, and serves as an international juror.  He is also a part of the Burrell Imaging Mentor Program.

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Great Ideas that work!!!

With

Andrew Jenkins CPP, M.Photog.Cr

Are you stuck coming up with great new ideas for your business?

In this program Andrew will share with you all of the best ideas that work in their studio.  You will be able to come away with new ideas in marketing, products, sales tips that you can incorporate in all areas of your business.  It does not matter if you are a Children, Senior, Family, or Wedding photographer there will tips and tricks that will be beneficial to all!!!

Andrew loves what he does, and hopes to inspire you to dream about the possibilities that would take your studio to the next level.

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Krystal Radlinski M.Photog, CR. FDPE
Deconstructing Design: a short course in album badassery

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Lets explore how to make albums that WOW clients and that show them the difference between the pros and “do it yourself” photo publishing!  Album design is something we all struggle with as time-crunched professionals, creative artists and people pleasers. The aim of this course is give you a clearer vision and more tools at your design disposal!

Krystal will cover the importance of planning with your clients for an album, “shooting for design.”  What designs “work” and “don’t work?” We will discuss why and what we can do to make them better using the fundamentals of good design.

Putting together a “Design Questionnaire” and “Sign Off” form and how you can use them to head off trouble at the pass and expedite the design process.

Lastly Krystal will cover several popular design software programs, commercial design templates and how to make your own PSD template library to make books quickly while maintaining high standards in quality imagery.

Those brave of heart and thick-skinned are encouraged to send their digital album design spreads to Krystal at krystal@vervestudio.com to be a part of the class discussion and review. (files should be jpgs between, 72 or 96dpi no larger than 12 inches wide). She will have a door prize for one lucky design entrant!

Krystal Radlinski’s Bio:

Krystal got her start with a degree from University of Florida in photojournalism and as a photojournalist for the United States Army. They sent her to Bosnia, Kosovo, Ecuador, and other armpits of the planet. She figured, “Hey, at least you’re less likely to encounter sniper fire during a wedding. Let’s do it!”

Along with her husband Matt, and surly-ass cat “Half-Price,” she has run a Gainesville area home-studio specializing in weddings, portraits and luxurious album designs for the past ten years.

During those 10 years, Krystal has been awarded Florida’s Top Ten Photographers three times, two Fuji Masterpiece Awards, a Kodak Gallery Award, and degreed a Master Photographer and Photographic Craftsman by the Professional Photographers of America, PPA Platinum Photographer of The Year and the Accolade of Photographic Mastery Medal by Wedding and Portrait Photographers International. Her mom also made her some cookies.

This year at PPA she designed four merit albums, three of which were accepted into the loan collection. You can see her image portfolio at www.vervestudio.com or for the most up-to-date imagery on their blog www.vervestudioblog.com , mentorship available at vervestudiolabs.com

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Brian C. Idocks, PPA Certified, Cr. Photographer

Brian C. Idocks Photographics
Tampa, FL
www.briancidocks.com
www.brianized.com

Brian is a Wedding Photographer based in Tampa Bay and has quickly become one of the most sought after Wedding Artists in his area.  He has photographed weddings for over 25 years.  Brian’s unique style of print finishing along with his romantic approach to photographing weddings have set him apart.  He speaks to photography guilds throughout the southeast as well as teaches classes on a variety of topics at his in home studio.  Brian strives to promote the profession of photography and has a website dedicated to sharing knowledge with other professionals.  Brian was named a 2010 and 2009 Professional Photographers of America (PPA) International Photographer of the Year.  He was included in the Florida Professional Photographers (FPP) “Top Ten Florida Photographers” for 2008, 2009 and 2010.  The Tampa Area Professional Photographers Association (TAPPA) awarded “Photographer of the Year” to Brian for 2007, 2008 and 2009.  He also received Bay Professional Photographers Association (BPPA) “Photographer of the Year” for 2008 and 2009.  In 2007 he received his PPA Certification.  In 2011 he received his Craftsman Degree from PPA. Brian is a member of BPPA, FPP and PPA.  He serves as vice president for BPPA.

Derica Lea Idocks, FED, FSA

Brian C. Idocks Photographics
Tampa, FL
www.briancidocks.com
www.brianized.com

Derica comes to Brian C. Idocks Photographics with a background in creative studio photography.  She studied the arts all through school culminating in a master’s degree in digital imaging.  Derica had an image selected for inclusion in PPA’s Loan collection for 2010.  Derica was named as one of the top photographers of the year for both TAPPA and BPPA in 2009.  In 2007 & 2008 Atlantic Professional Photographers Association (APPA) awarded Derica Photographer of the Year.  Derica is a member of BPPA, FPP, NAPP and PPA.  She serves as delegate and officer on the board of directors for BPPA.

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May 17, 2011

Damon Fecitt
Maternity Portraits

Join PPSCF on Tuesday May 17th for an evening with Damon Fecitt. This award-winning, Florida photography has a unique approach to maternity photography that is anything but ordinary. RSVP to reserve your spot for what will certainly be one of the best programs of the year. To see more of Damon’s work visit his website www.damonphotography.com

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April 19, 2011

Jill Sanders, CPP, M. Photog., Cr.
Strike A Pose

I don’t know about you, but my seniors come in different shapes and sizes.  What works for the size 0 senior won’t work for the plus size senior. Every senior deserves to look their best.  This is the session they have been excited and nervous about all summer. Hang out with me for a couple of hours as we talk about what works with different body types. We will look at posing, lighting and colors to make our seniors look and feel their best.  We will also look at two products from our studio that are client must haves!

About Jill:

Jill owns and operates a small studio in Bartonville, IL.

She was working for a local school photographer, when she decided to start her own wedding business 29 years ago. Three children later and great challenges behind her, Jill has risen to create an incredibly successful studio and lifestyle for her children and herself. Jill has received Fuji Masterpieces for her wedding work and has been Illinois Senior Photographer of the Year three times.

“Our local softball team recently won their first state tournament. Prior to each game the coach had a particular line she repeated to the girls which very much reflects how I feel about business and life, ‘We have choices. . . choose to win’.”

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February 15, 2011

Julie Hughes

Julie Hughes M. Photog, Cr. CPP, FDPE, FSA, FSWPP

Since 2000 Julie Hughes has become one of the most awarded photographers in the state of Florida. She is a PPA Master Photographer and Craftsman as well as a PPA approved speaker and Judge.  The FPP has awarded her the prestigious Becker award twice and she has been one of the top 10 photographers in the state for several years running.  She speaks all over the country and internationally sharing the secrets of her award-winning images with photographers all over the world.

Program Information:

Award winning master photographer and PEC Juror, Julie Hughes is spending an evening with the PPSCF to give the insights in to choosing and preparing competition images. Bring any images that you are considering for competition to the meeting on a CD or thumb drive and have Julie help you decide whether it’s sellable or salonable. Get the constructive criticism that you need to help give you the edge for this year’s competition season. Don’t miss this opportunity to sit down with one of the most awarded photographers in the state of Florida and learn the secrets to success in print competition.

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