M.A.R.S. SCHOLARSHIP

There is one $500 Scholorship remaining and the deadline to submit your entries has been extended to Dec. 15th. If you have received this scholorship it does not affect your ability to apply again. Follow the details below:

PPPANJ PHOTOGRAPHERS WORK ACCEPTED TO 9.11 MUSUEM ARCHIVES

Congratulations to PPANJ photographers Hildi Borkowski, Ajay Kathuria, Nancy Katz, Diana Lang, John Pacetti, Pat Auriemma, Allan Goldberg, and George Symeonides. Photographs taken by these and several other pro photographers at Liberty State Park on 9.11.11 will become part of historical archive of the National 9.11 Museum (Ground Zero) in 2012 along with other memorabilia from Finding One Another. www.findingoneanother.org

Discussions are being held with Library of Congress, as well!

What an honor.

http://www.findingoneanother.org/photo-credits

MIKE TRAVISANO SPEAKS TO GREATER NY

HOLIDAY PARTIES--YOUR CHOICE

*** MEMBERS ***

Thank you all for your response to the inquiry about Holiday Parties. As many of you have seen the Regions have decided to hold their own parties and I encourage all of you to attend.

You can attend all of the parties in all of the Regions as a member of PPANJ. New members this is a great opportunity for you to get to know your fellow members.

Leslie Meltzer
Executive Secretary - PPANJ
866.292.6065
secretary@ppanj.com

CELEBRATE WITH CENTRAL

75th ANNIVERSARY OF LIFE MAGAZINE

See best 75 images--icons of our time!

http://www.life.com/gallery/67131/the-75-best-life-photos?xid=weeklytopten#index/0

See Robert Capa's famous image and 74 more!!!

NOVEMBER EARLY BIRD DEADLINE APPROACHES

Time is running out for early registration for PNE Convention,
March 24 to 27, 2012.

Deadline for early registration is November 15, 2011

Save $50 on registration cost by signing up now. The early-bird convention fee is $145, which includes Speakers covering all topics that are crucial in this economy and the styles of modern-day photography; Trade Show; and Three Great Parties. After November 15, the cost will be $195.

If you have never been to a PNE or a Professional Photographers convention, I strongly suggest you consider attending this convention. The valued educational information and camaraderie with fellow photographers will enhance your abilities and renew your commitment to the art of Photography.

Ivan Domazet

Thomas Sullivan

Board Directors of PNE

NEW EXHIBIT IN WOODSTOCK, NY

CANON LOVERS MEET IN POINT LOBOS, CA

NORTH REGION 1-1 PHOTO CRITIQUE NOVEMBER 16TH

Image Critique Forum

This year we will have "MASTER'S DUO" Jim LaSala and Jeff Steccato who will be critiquing your images to help you prepare for Print Competitions in 2012.

This will be a projected critique. You can upload up to 4 images per person.
You will be given a chance to talk with the masters on a individual basis about improving your images.

Please use form to upload your images prior to Nov. 16th meeting.
Go to http://www.jotform.com/form/13040907952 in browser.

All images must be uploaded prior to Nov 15th @11:59pm to be reviewed at the meeting.

Image Guidelines

1. Resize your images to 1400 pixels on the longest edge.
2. Color Space set to sRGB
3. File Type is JPEG, quality 100%
4. FIle name should be "FIrst Name_Last Name_Image Title.jpg"
No special characters in the file name.

Any question on these points, please call Jim Roselli @ 908-334-0197 or Jim LaSala @ 908-310-4972.

City Life Photo Exhibit at Jewish Museum, Manhattan

The Radical Camera: New York's Photo League, 1936-1951 Opening November 4 The Radical Camera offers a comprehensive look at the Photo League, a group of politically engaged street photographers who captured city life from the end of the Great Depression to the start of the Cold War. Featuring more than 140 works by some of the most noted 20th-century photographers, including Berenice Abbott, Sid Grossman, Lisette Model, Aaron Siskind, Paul Strand, and Weegee. Photo by Sid Grossmna, Coney Island, c. 1947

SAVE $50 NOW ON PNOTO NORTHEAST REGISTRATION

Early Bird Deadline - Nov. 15th! Save $50.00 Photo North East is the NEW convention for professional photography groups throughout the Northeast. The 2012 convention will bring together members from PPANJ, PPSNYS, PPAofPA, GPPDV, CTPPA, and APA. We are a not-for-profit organization run by a group of enthusiastic volunteers dedicated to making a positive impact in our industry. You don't need to be a member to attend. Everyone is welcome, we can't wait to meet you! Register & Save! http://photonortheast.org/register-now *See the full Schedule *Ladies Brunch *PNE Parties *Portraiture Workshop *Get Certified. CPP Review Class & Test *Enter Photo Competition *Trade Show - Still adding Vendors Sign up for updates from PhotoNorthEast Convention

See Charles Maring on October 31, 2011..FREE for PPANJ members!

Charles Maring A photographer of life and love, Carles Maring's studio and images have captivated brides and grooms around the world. Starting with little more than a dream and a camera, Charles' career slowly blossomed to become one of the world's highest paid wedding photographers in studios in both Manhattan and Connecticut. Maring's philosophy of being the best kept secret has allowed their studio to make personal connections, flourish diversely, and operate strictly by referral for nearly 20 years. In an industry that continually boasts everthing should be fast and cheap, Maring has managed to defy those notions by instead refocusing clients on craftsmanship and attention to detail. www.MaringVisuals.com

Great Event October 31, 2011..

***ATTENTION*** ONE WEEK TO THE PROGRAM - REGISTER TODAY!! MEMBERS - YOU MUST REGISTER ONLINE! IT IS OUR PLEASURE TO ANNOUNCE CHARLES MARING "Prepare & Succeed in Weddings" ____________________________ Space is limited don't miss out! MONDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2011 Crowne Plaza Hotel 390 Forsgate Drive Monroe Township, NJ 08831 Exit 8A off the NJ Turnpike 9:00am - 5:00pm Lunch on your own **Special membership offer"" New Members - Save $99.00 - See the coupon below for details!

Mark Your Calendar-PhotoNorthEast Trade Show 3/24-27/12

March 24-27 2012!!!

Kudos to PPANJ Photographer JIm LaSala

Being selected for the PPA Loan Collection is a grand achievement and reserved for an elite group of photographers.

Master Photographer Jim LaSala of Flemington and co-owner of ArtisticEfex in Hillsborough image was selected for the front cover of September 2011 Professional Photographer Magazine. LaSala captured “Hope and Desire,” A PPA 2011 Loan Collection image, in Port Au Prince on a trip to Haiti with a relief organization. In the acres of tents sheltering people who lost their homes in the earthquake of 2010, there were children laughing, crying, playing and surviving. LaSala reports, “We can no longer hide behind a piece of equipment and separate ourselves from the world.”

ArtisticEfex will be sponsoring a special gallery show “A Story of Hope…Spoken Through Their Eyes” which will share Jim’s images of his personal experience of his trips to Haiti.

Place: ArtisticEfex, 411 Route 206, Suite 5, Hillsborough, NJ 08844

Date: September 17, 2011 Times: 1, 3, 5 and 7pm

National Academy School in NYC Reopening

http://www.nationalacademy.org/pageview.asp?mid=3&pid=89

DO NOT MISS SEPTEMBER 19TH...

A picture is worth 1,000 words,,,in this case even more!!! Join us for a great day of learning.

Who is Stephen Eastwood??

Mr. Eastwood is a Canon Master of Light. We area fortunate to have him in NJ on 9/19/11. See earlier post.

Become his friend on FB, see his Portfolio, read Blog and more at http://stepheneastwood.com/

Statewide 9/19 with Stephen Eastwood

Do Not Miss!! Free for members of PPANJ and SPECIAL FREE EVENT for non members!!

South Shootout Image comp 8/8/1S

PPANJ South Meeting
August 8th, 2011

Join us next Monday for the 8x10 image comp for the South Shootout.
We will be competing for prizes from our generous sponsors www.thinktankphoto.com,www.spiderholster.com, and www.lensbaby.com have all donated awesome prizes for our shootout.

Have up to for 8x10 sized images ready to be judged.
Following the judging we will have a round table talk about preparing for print comp. Topics of discussion will be actual submission of images and the how to's for preparing them, What are judges looking for and how to understand the rules.
Location will be announced later in the week.

Photo Exhibit at Puffin in Teaneck, NJ...

Wednesday, August 3, 7:00 p.m.
Opening Exhibition/ Reception: Through Others’ Eyes
This inspirational photographic exhibition is named after a unique project of the same name under the auspices of Givat Haviva, a non-profit educational institute in Israel and highlights a selection of works created by Arab and Jewish Israeli high school students and women. Through the project, the camera is a tool to bring these multicultural populations together and open up outlets for self-expression and group communication. The photographs reflect emotions and activities of daily life in the participants' communities, homes, and with one another. At the Puffin Cultural Forum’s gala opening reception, 20 members of the youth group will be present to discuss the project and its impact on their lives.
The exhibit runs from August 3 through 18.

Free Event
Reservations not available


Puffin Foundation Cultural Forum
20 Puffin Way
Teaneck, NJ 07666
201-836-3499
puffinculturalforum.org
Facebook.com/puffinculturalforum
Reservations: tix@puffinfoundation.org