The September Monthly Newsletter
Upcoming Fall Events
Thursday, September 14 at 7:00PM: 3rd Quarter Town Hall Meeting on Zoom
(Register here: https://vppa.wildapricot.org/event-5126400)
Tuesdays, September 19, October 19, and November 20 at 7:00PM: Pixel This on Zoom
(Register here: https://vppa.wildapricot.org/event-5126376)
District elections will be held in October. For more information and how to become more involved in VPPA, please contact your District Directors, formally known as District Governors.
Sundays, October 1 - November 26th at 7:00PM: CPP Prep Class Begins. 12-class series that meets every Sunday evening on Zoom.
(Register here: https://vppa.wildapricot.org/event-5392637)
Tuesday, October 10 at 7:00PM: Member Orientation on Zoom.
(Register here: https://vppa.wildapricot.org/event-5126463)
Sunday, November 5 - Monday, November 6: PhotoConnect Fall Seminar in Roanoke, Virginia. See details below.
Thursday, November 9 at 7:00PM: Officer Training on Zoom.
(Register here: https://vppa.wildapricot.org/event-5126450)
PhotoConnect Fall Seminar
Sunday, November 5th - Monday, November 6th
Registration link coming soon!
Lodging Information
Holiday Inn Roanoke Airport-Conference Center
3315 Ordway Drive, Roanoke, VA 24017
Arrival Date: 11/4/2023 - Departure: 11/6/2023
Group Room Rates
Your group rate for this event is **$119** for the standard two queen rooms. Hotel rates are subject to 13.3% state sales tax and local occupancy tax or the taxes in effect at the time of check-in.
Group Code: VPP
Reservations can be made by calling the hotel directly at 540-362-4500. Please be sure to inform your attendees to ask for them by name. Reservations can also be made by dialing 1-800-HOLIDAY with the following information:
Virginia Professional Photographers
Holiday Inn / Candlewood Suites
3315 ORDWAY DRIVE, ROANOKE, VIRGINIA 24017
All reservations must be accompanied by the first night’s room deposit or guaranteed with a major credit card. The hotel will not hold any reservations unless secured by one of the above methods. Guests are responsible for all charges.
Online Reservation Link
Group Rate Deadline: Wednesday, October 4, 2023 by 12:00AM EST
Schedule of Events
Sunday, November 5th
- 9:00 am – 10:30 am – Jamie Young presents, "Peace and Ease in Your Business: How to Get There and Stay There"
- 11:00 am – 12:30 pm – Business & Marketing Round Table with Lisa Carter, Steve Johnson, Jeannie Hobbs-Klink & Mary Fisk-Taylor
- 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm – Lunch on your own
- 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Casey Scalf presents "Changing Lives Through Photography: The Fearless Spirit Project"
- 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm – Jamie Hayes presents "Fundamentals of Posing and Lighting"
- 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Dinner on your Own
- 8:30 pm – Board Portrait
- 9:00 pm - Hospitality
Monday, November 6th
- 9:00 am – 11:00 am – Tracy Brown presents "Fine Art Flower Photography"
- 11:30 am – 1:00 pm – Jennifer Fink presents "Fire Department and Law Enforcement Photography: Celebrate the Hero Within"
- 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm – Lunch on your own
- 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Jamie Hayes, Lisa Carter, Gwen Meehan, and Fred Morton present "Lights, Camera, Action: Glamour and Still Life Photography". There will also be a bay set up to practice still life photography
- 2:00 pm "Lights, Camera, Action: VPPA Fundraiser" | For a $25.00 donation you will be photographed and receive one digital file. These images will be displayed at our 2024 PhotoConnect Annual Convention as part of our VPPA Walk of Fame.
The Artisan of the Year Project
Join this year's Artisan of the Year Project to celebrate your photography skills, honor Margo Kent's Legacy, and VPPA Photographic Excellence!
This year's theme is "Glass Half Full".
The VPPA Image Competition Committee is pleased to announce the Artisan of the Year Project, an annual image project with a yearly theme in honor of Margo Kent and celebrating VPPA talent. The schedule for the Artisan of the Year Project begins at the VPPA PhotoConnect Summer Seminar, with quarterly entry deadlines that occur in November, February, May, and August. The final judging and award ceremony will take place at the PhotoConnect Summer Seminar. Current VPPA Members are eligible to participate and must commit to submitting 4 images, meaning one image each quarter. Participants are allowed multiple entries per quarter with an additional fee. The entry fee cost for the year is $100 to participate. This entry fee includes the 4 entries for the year, covering one image per quarter. Those wanting to submit additional entries must pay an additional $100 for 4 more quarterly entries. Please note, that entries must be a different image for each quarter.
Image entries will be judged by the following criteria: Image Quality, Creativity, Technical Excellence, and Impact. Judges assign scores out of 100 total points (25 total points per judging criteria). Scores will then be accumulated at the end of 4 quarters. At the PhotoConnect Summer Seminar, the VPPA Artisan of the Year Award is given to the highest overall score (400 is the highest possible score).
We look forward to your participation and let's make each image tell a story!
For questions or more information, please contact Andee Fisk Moore at [email protected]
PPA Announcements
July PPA Degree Recipients
Congratulations to our July PPA Degree Recipients: Richard Cox, M. Photog. of Norristown, PA, and Ty Swartz, M. Photog., Cr. Photog. of Chesapeake, VA
PPA Fall Photography Workshops
Fall Photography Workshops are approaching from September 5 - 19, 2023, and several of our VPPA members will presenting across the state. Remember, PPA members receive one service merit for each class they attend. PPA Membership is not required to participate. Find out what's being offered near you on the Professional Photographers of America website at www.ppa.com
Thank You's & Other Announcements
On the Virginia PPA Podcast
Huge thanks to our members that hopped on the podcast in August including Member Spotlights with Jessica Robertson. In addition to the Weekly News guests with Andee Moore, and Jeannie Hobbs-Klink. We look forward to showcasing more of our VPPA members on the podcast soon! Listen to the Virginia PPA podcast on our website, or through the Spotify, Apple or Google podcast apps. Be sure to follow or subscribe so you don't miss an episode!
Flash Online Articles
Thanks to our incredible members who contributed to our Flash Online Articles during the last month. Articles included are:
- "How to Maximize A Sale, Pt. 4" and "Unbelievable Baby Photoshoot Story" by Cathy Benton
- "VPPA Leadership" by Gwen Meehan
- "AI Generated Art" by Danica Barreau
Thank you to everyone who joined us at PhotoConnect Summer Seminar
We had a blast and we look forward to our next VPPA PhotoConnect Fall Seminar in November!
Virginia Professional Photographers Association (VPPA) is a diverse group of photographers interested in promoting and perfecting our photographic craft. We are passionate about our craft, and we work together to inform, inspire and promote each other. On this podcast show, you will hear the latest news of upcoming events, Member Spotlights, and more!
Virginia PPA Podcast hosted today by VPPA's Marketing Director, Jenny Lijana.
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