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September 20, 2011- Andrew Jenkins CPP, M.photog, Cr.

August 23, 2011

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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August 23, 2011 – Krystal Radlinski M. Photog, CR. FDPE

July 18, 2011

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 and Derica Idocks – June 21, 2011

June 6, 2011

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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Damon Fecitt – May 17, 2011

April 2, 2011

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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Jill Sanders – April 19, 2011

April 2, 2011

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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SANDY Puc’ comes to Orlando, FL March 6, 2011

February 22, 2011

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FPP Spring Seminar – March 6, 2011 – GORDON JOVIC!

February 22, 2011

^{FPP Spring Seminar – March 6, 2011 – GORDON JOVIC!}

Ocala Hilton
3600 SW 36th Ave.
Ocala, FL 34474
877-602-4023

All day (9-5) Seminar Price… (LUNCH IS INCLUDED!)
$49 for FPP members who pre-register online
$59 for FPP members who pay at the door
$79 for NON-FPP members who pre-register online
$99 for NON-FPP members who pay at the door
(See “TWO-FER” Promotion Below!)

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Make plans now to attend THE seminar of 2011 as the Florida Professional Photographers welcome Gordon Jovic to the United States! Gordon, who just moved to Boca Raton, Florida, dominated the wedding photography scene in his native Australia. At the SWPP convention in London in January, he was named 2010 Contemporary Wedding Photographer of the Year. Add to that the fact he won a staggering 40 international awards in 2010 alone and you’ll see why he is one of the most awarded wedding photographers in the industry.

Gordon is known for his low key and artistic imagery and has been featured in many leading photographic magazines in Australia, Europe and the United States. He will be featured again in the February issue of Rangefinder magazine. When not photographing weddings, Gordon travels around the world holding workshops to educate photographers. To check out his workshops, go to www.masters-of-light.org. Some of the topics Gordon will cover at the FPP Spring Seminar include:

INSPIRATION- With it your work will excel!
How to inspire yourself
What makes a great shot a great shot?
Effective use of backdrops
How to train your eye
How to trigger special moments
Risk taking in photography
Perfecting body language
Making artistic imagery part of each wedding
Learn how to shoot albums, not just images
How to increase sales
Learn to shoot without ever using flash
The importance of Photoshop and much more!

Whether you photograph weddings, create portraiture or anything in between, make sure you register for this premier event! This Spring Seminar will be a membership drive. What does this mean for you? Hold on to your cameras! The regular price for this seminar is $49 for FPP members, $79 for non-FPP members. Here’s the deal:

It’s called a TWO-FER and works like this:
When an FPP member sponsors a non-member and the non-member joins the FPP, both attendees get in for the price of one – $49!
VERY IMPORTANT!…Both the FPP member and the NEW member candidate must pre-register online for the seminar. The FPP member will pay $49 when they pre-register online. The NEW member candidate will pay $79 when they pre-register online. When you both come to the seminar, the NEW member candidate will fill out an application and have $79 deducted from their membership dues and then reimburse the sponsoring member half ($24.50) of the price of the seminar. (Sounds a bit convoluted but you’re just going to have to trust us on this one).
(Active/Professional Categories make sure you bring a copy of your FL Sales and Use Tax form.)

To add something a little different, in addition to great Door Prizes and 50/50, we are offering a very special type of prize… The Mentor Prize and it works like this:

When you arrive at the registration table, if you would like a chance to spend a day with an FPP Mentor, just sign up on that Mentor’s list. After lunch, which is included, we will draw names out of a hat and announce the winners who can spend a day with their favorite Mentor.

It just doesn’t get any better than this! Mark your calendars and register now for this very special Spring Seminar with the 2010 SWPP Contemporary Wedding Photographer of the Year, Gordon Jovic. You don’t want to miss out on all the education, fun and seeing your friends from around the state! We’ll see you there!!

Julie Hughes – February 15, 2011

January 31, 2011

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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John Woodward – January 18, 2011

January 5, 2011

January 18, 2011

John Woodward

An Evening With John Woodward: Nothing is off Limits

Join The PPSCF for an evening of education and entertainment as Master Photographer John Woodward takes you through the very best of his lighting an posing techniques. Tap in to John’s 35 years of experience in the photographic industry as an artist and image maker. Join him as he covers every topic from format and lens selection to financial analysis and location scouting.

Biography:

John Woodward has spent 35 years producing images for corporations such as Chase, Citibank, Viacom, Paramount, RJR Nabisco, Hawaiian Tropic, Cunard, Hyatt and Marriott. His work in sports includes being the official photographer for the New York Yankees, director of photography for the Avon and Virginia Slim’s women’s tennis championships as well as corporate sponsors photographer for the Jets, Giants, Islanders, Rangers, the New York Marathon and others. John has been the corporate sponsors photographer for the United States Tennis Open for nearly three decades. In the world music he has had opportunities to work with the Rolling Stones, Michael Jackson, Madonna, Whitney Houston, Bon Jovi, Billy Idol and Billy Joel. Mr. Woodward is currently the photographer for the League of American Theater Owners and Producers. Mr. Woodward has photographed Heads of State, the Pope, Dalai Lama, several Presidents and a First Lady or two.