Intermountain Professional Photographers Association » Education

Educate Yourself for Competition Excellence

Ryan — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 18:33:00 +0000

Taking the plunge into the International Photographic Competition this year—or thinking about it? Join Dennis Hammon M. Photog. Cr. in Salt Lake City for a step-by-step guide to the big day! The Photographic Competition Education Day will demystify the competition process from beginning to end, thanks to instruction directly from PPA-approved jurors. Come learn how to make the most of your competition experience—register for a class and prepare for competition excellence!

www.ppa.com/education/ed_day.php Choosing the best images
Proper print and/or digital image preparation
Cropping
Competition print density
Mounting, matting & overall presentation
Selecting titles

The 12 Elements of a Merit Image

WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?

What is a merit?
The PPA Master of Photography degree
Becoming a better photographer
Distinguishing yourself from the pack
Increasing public notice of you, the professional
Exhibiting & publishing your images
Marketing opportunities

THE LEARNING TREE:

State, Regional, International PPA Affiliates
Where can I get help?
Who is best qualified to help?
How asking a Master of Photography can help
How ordering an online video critique from the International Photographic Competition can help

REVIEW STUDENT IMAGES:

Critique student images (prints or digital files)

Each person to bring 6 images up to 16×20

Program Date: Sunday, March 28, 2010 1Pm to 7pm
Program Location:
Jolley Photography Salt Lake City Utah
1645 W. Town Center Dr
South Jordan, UT 84095

CPP test to be given at the 2010 Annual Convention

Ryan — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 17:15:14 +0000

The Certified Professional Photographer exam will be given during the upcoming IPPA convention in April. The exam will be proctored at 10:00 on Sunday, the 25^th of April.

For those planning to take the exam you MUST contact PPA at 800-786-6277 and register for this exam and location AT LEAST 5 working days in advance. Hope to see you there!

If you have any questions contact Ted York at 801 310-3336 or email him – ted@tedyorkphotography.com

What does it take to become a Certified Professional Photographer (CPP)?

Ryan — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 19:56:21 +0000

Come and find out and you’ll be glad you did!

To register – Call Glen at 801-756-8824 email: glen@glenricksphotography.comOR – - – Ted York at 801-310-3336 email: ted@tedyorkphotography.com

When:   Monday, February 1st  from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Where:  Glen Ricks Photography – 424 West Main, American Fork
Cost:   FREE

Who is teaching: This course will be taught by Glen Ricks, M.Photog.Cr, CPP, Fellow IPPA and Ted York, CPP. (soon to be M.Photog) Glen was one of the first to certify in Utah (1983) and for many years was the liaison for certification for IPPA. He has taught this course several times over the years and is very familiar with the things you need to know to become certified. Ted recently certified and his first national print competition submission to PPA yielded three loan prints and a Platinum Photographer of the Year award. So come prepared to pick their brains!

What will you learn?: Ted will spend time on the test and how to best prepare for it while Glen will spend time on the technical part of photography, and how to prepare your prints for submission.

The CPP certification test will be offered at the IPPA annual. So let’s get you ready to be certified!

www.intermountainppa.com

The Passion for Profit, Sandy Puc’ Family Tour 2010

Ryan — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 21:55:47 +0000

Visiting 52 cities in the US and Canada!

You became a photographer to follow your passion, now learn how to profit from that passion. The Sandy Puc’ Family Tour 2010, part three in the Passion for Profit seminar tour series, will make you fall in love with photography all over again, see your career in a new light, and set your family market on fire. Market your studio as the most family friendly in the community.
Create positive buzz that attracts family business.

UNDERSTAND THE FINER POINTS IN MARKETING TO FAMILIES:

Create family campaigns with a wow factor.

Get families through the door when you most need their business.

Create repeat business.

Work with charities and create fun, profitable, and philanthropic marketing that attract families. WATCH SAM IN ACTION:

Discover the best way to conduct a family portrait session with diverse ages and personalities.

See the best poses to communicate family bonds.

Understand the psychology behind running a family session. SEE HOW YOU CAN MAKE YOUR FAMILY SESSIONS RUN MORE SMOOTHLY:

Learn Sam’s timesaving tips

Get expert advice on tools of the trade.

Conquer obstacles that hinder your success.

Understand efficient studio protocols.

Develop a positive, can-do philosophy.

Create a culture of success in your business.

Be infused with unbridled enthusiasm! Sam has a way of building excitementand generating passion in her audience that makes them eager to reach new heights of success and enjoy the process of creating a rich, meaningful life and business. Each attendee receives fantastic offers from Sam’s sponsors and gets to talk face-to-face with some of her favorite vendors at the tour trade show.

Inkley’s Photo Education Week

Ryan — Wed, 13 May 2009 22:09:56 +0000

Here is a great opportunity for photographers to learn some new techniques. Come early because these seminars are all free! All of these seminars will be held in our auditorium at 2150 South State SLC. The 2^nd floor.

Wednesday May 13^th

1:00 – 3:00

“Recreation, Travel Photography”

Mark Moeller, Ritz University

And, M&M Photo Tours

Come and learn how to take better digital recreational photographs. We also will introduce M&M Photo Tours Inc. They will show you how easy it is to take your dream photo tour. You don’t just take a photograph; you experience it with M&M Photo Tours.

3:30 – 5:30

“Landscape & Macro Photography”

Dave McLelland,

Ogden’s Ritz University Instructor

Dave will teach you how to take stunning landscape photographs and show you the many wonderful images he has taken. He will also teach you how to take great macro images.

Special Event!

6:00-8:00

“Wildlife Photography”

Jim Child

Jimchildphotography.com

Jim will take you away in his images that will captivate, and amaze you. He will show you the equipment and techniques that he uses to get these breathtaking photographs.

Thursday May 14^th

1:00 – 3:00

“Children Photography”

By “Crazy” Todd Glad

Award winning children’s photographer for over 20 years, Todd will show you how to pose, communicate, and use the tricks to get the perfect child portrait. He will put on a live portrait sitting with children models.

3:30 – 5:30

“Outdoor Photography”

By Patrick Webster

Patrick is an award winning photographer and instructor. He will conduct an outdoor photography seminar held out on the west side of the building. Learn how to create wonderful portraits with the existing light outside with light modifiers. Bring your cameras.

Special Event!

6:00 – 8:00

“Lighting for Portraiture”

By David Piazza (Westcott Lighting)

David is coming in from NY to present a program on portrait lighting. Come and see how easy it is to get professional lighting on your subjects. You will not want to miss this great seminar. Come early for a good seat.

Friday May 15^th

1:00 – 2:30

“Portable Flash Photography”

By David Piazza

David will teach you the wonders of portable flash photography and make it simple to understand. Light is everything in photography don’t miss out on improving your lighting techniques.

3:00 – 4:30

“Turn your Photographs into Art”

By Ted Van Horn

Ted has been a professional photographer for over 25 years and has taught Photoshop from the beginning. Come and learn from Ted’s experience with Photoshop. He will show you how to make your photograph into a piece of artwork.

Special Event!

5:00 – 8:00

“Child Sports Photography

And Travel Photography”

Sponsored by Nikon.

Scott Diussa,

Manager of Nikon’s professional services

You will learn how to take great images of your kids playing sports. You will also learn to take better pictures while on your next vacation.

Saturday May 16^th

Super Saturday Big Event!

11:00am – 2:00 pm

“Flash Photography”

Sponsored By Nikon

Presented by Scott Diussa

Manager of Nikon’s Professional Services

And Paul Van Allen

Nikon National Training Specialist

Bring your Nikon cameras and shoot with Nikon flashes in 4 different work stations. There will be different subjects to photograph in each station. You will have the opportunity to work hands on with these flash untits and be taught by Scott and Paul. Even if you don’t have a Nikon camera, the seminar will show you how amazing multiple flash photography is, and give you hands on opportunity to work with multiple flashes.

Register now for IPPA Spring Quarterly

rford — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 02:10:53 +0000

Everybody wins in our first ever scholarship rebate program!!!!

How would you like to see one of the nation’s top photographers for FREE right here in Utah? Thanks to our wonderful sponsors now you can. If you are already a member of IPPA then register now, if not then join IPPA before April 30 and then register to attend this free event May 4 at the Castle in Layton.

Ken Sklute has been honored as one of Canon’s Explorers of Light, a designation shared by only 48 top photographers worldwide. During his 35 year photographic career, Ken has been named Photographer of the Year a total of 27 times between Arizona, New York, and California. Ken has accomplished his Master of Photography and Photographic Craftsman degrees from the Professional Photographers of America; Accolade of Photographic Mastery, Accolade of Outstanding Photographic Achievement, Accolade of Exceptional Photographic Achievement, Accolade of Highest Photographic Achievement, and the Accolade of Lifetime Photographic Excellence. In 2009, Ken was awarded the Photographer of the Year from the Professional Photographers of California. Recent years have Ken awarded Best in Show at the Western States Regional Print Competition, Photographer of the Year-Western States Regional Print Competition; Photographer of the Year-Silver Level from the Professional Photographers of America; The Year 2005 saw Ken receive the Drag Racing Photographer of the Year from CompetitionPlus.com., Wedding Photographer of the Year and Photojournalist of the Year from the Professional Photographers of California, as well as receiving the Heidi Mauracher Starlite award for Best Wedding Photograph. Ken has accomplished 14 Kodak Gallery awards and 15 Fuji Masterpiece Awards. Ken spends much of his time teaching and lecturing both Nationally and Internationally.

Program FREE to members if registered by April 30 or $15 at the door.

Non-members $49.

Not a member? – Register for membership.

Already a member – Register now for program.

Sponsored by Canon, Pictureline, and Nichols.

PPA Super Monday 4/20/2009

Ryan — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 15:18:03 +0000

Preparing for the Certified Professional Photographer (CPP) Exam

You may have noticed the alphabet soup behind the names of some photographers (CPP, M.Photog.,M.Artist, MEI, Cr.Photog.) and wondered how you can get that. Now is your chance. Becoming a Certified Professional Photographer (CPP) sets you apart from other photographers. It shows your clients that you are not just another person that picked up a camera and is trying to be a photographer. It shows you are committed to your photography and to our industry. You will also find that you will become a better photographer.

On April 20th Glen Ricks and Ted York will be teaching a course on becoming a CPP. They are also going to be doing a hands-on demonstration of lighting and posing (a skill that is not taught very often.)

You can get more information from this pdf brochure or go directly to PPA.com and register for your spot.

IPPA’s Digital Newsletter Offers a Great Opportunity

Ryan — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 17:27:02 +0000

Newsletter Editor

I would like to introduce the IPPA’s New Digital Newsletter. We have some great plans for this new newsletter. We want it to be a publication that will educate, inspire and raise the standard of our industry. We want this newsletter to add value to your membership.

The IPPA is a mentor organization meant to support professional photographers in the inter mountain west. We are all trying to make a living doing something we all love. We now have one more vehicle through which to exchange ideas and learn from each other.

Here is a great opportunity. I would like to extend an invitation to all our members. If you have a question or a subject you would like addressed in the newsletter articles, please leave a comment or e-mail me and we will address it.