State Workshops are NOW Member Benefit at No Additional Cost.....

PPANJ members can attend state workshops throughout the year AT NO COST as a new member benefit. How great is that to study for an afternoon with an expert like Frank Dispensa on a range of topics, including profile lighting in the studio for bridal couples!

Frank shoots as a follow up to the day of wedding. The quality of the formal portraits exceeds what he can accomplish on the day of the event. What do you think about this approach??

(Photo by Nancy Katz)

Who's Frank Dispensa's Male Model???

Our own Mario Cornejho was the groom during bridal portrait shoot at last week's intensive workshop presented by Frank Dispensa.

(Photos by Nancy Katz)

Changing of the Guard 2011-12

Outgoing North Chapter President Mario Cornejo accepts a handsome plaque for his hard work from our energetic, incoming President for 2011-12, Jim Roselli.

The presentation took place on Thursday, May 19th at Unique University following the well-attended lighting workshop by Frank Dispensa.

Other North chapter members received certificates for state credits earned along with special achievement awards.

More info to come!!!

FRANK DISPENSA--BRINGING YOU TO A NEW LEVEL OF LIGHTING AND POSING

THE SCIENCE OF EXPOSURE AND ADVANCED STUDIO LIGHTING AND

CLASSICAL POSING

MAY 19, 2011

UNIQUE UNIVERSITY

FAIRFIELD, NJ

3-7PM

SPONSORED BY PPANJ

Science of Exposure:

Apertures, Shutter Speeds and ASA/ISO

Depth of Field

Depth of Illumination

Incidence vs. Reflective Metering

Read Exposure with the Histogram

Raw vs. JPG - The Real Story

Meter Calibration. Find your Working ISO

Add & subtracting f-stops - How and Why

Custom Color Balance

Studio Exposure:

Calibrate your Meter and Camera

Lighting Ratios

Metering Studio Lights

Custom Color Balance

Hard vs. Soft Light Quality

Studio Lighting:

Fill Light

Main

Double Main Light+ Form-fill

Background

Hair

Feathering Lights

Lighting Patterns

Short & Split Accent Light

High-key Metering

Classical Posing:

Male

Female

Head tilt and position

Hands

Camera Tilt

DISCOVER FRANK DISPENSA

Mr. Dispensa will share his lighting expertise at out statewide on May 19, 2011 at Unique University in Fairfield, NJ.

See his web site for more info!!

http://www.frankdispensa.com/

STATEWIDE AT UNIQUE MAY 19, 2011;NORTH CHAPTER MEETING FOLLOWS

NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY IN TEANECK...

Saturday, May 7, 7:00 p.m.
Exhibition Opening Reception: The Magic of Nature
“The Magic of Nature” celebrates the work of more than 30 dedicated photographers who have documented the renewal of the Teaneck Creek wetlands for over eight years, and marks the culmination of the Puffin Foundation’s 2010-2011 “Art of Nature Photography” workshop, led by renowned local photographer, Rachel Banai. Many of the participants come to the workshop year after year, considering the Photography Club and the Teaneck Creek Conservancy a special community. This show captures the four seasons, bringing them indoors for all to experience through the photographers’ lens. Most works are close-ups, focusing on composition, color, and light --yet all are different, reflecting individual photographers’ personalities and styles. At the opening reception, Rachel and the photographers will be available for conversation and questions.
Exhibit Runs June 3- July 21

Free Event
Reservations not Available
Event webpage: http://bit.ly/k8rcAB

JIM LASALA AND JIM ROSELLI SHARE AWARD-WINNING TECHNIQUES

PPANJ South Meeting
May 9, 2011

From Capture to Post Production
with
Jim LaSala M.Photog.Cr., MEI, FP
and Jim Roselli

Location:
Winslow Family Diner
491 Williamstown Road,
Sicklerville, NJ
MAP

Times:
6:00 PM - Diner and fellowship
7:00 PM - Meeting


Program Description:

Join us as we watch Jim LaSala and Jim Roselli demonstrate posing and lighting with an on location studio setup. They will show and explain feminine and masculine posing. As the images are captured into Adobe Lightroom they will be instantly shown on an adjacent projection screen.

From there they will show us what initial adjustments should be made prior to moving to Adobe Photoshop for final corrections and enhancement.

KUDOS TO FLINT GENNARI...

Flint Gennari let us know that he "has contributed photographs to two worthwhile current events. First is the new 120 page illustrated hardcover, "911..NYC...the days after." which is available at book stores, ArtForHealingNYC.org and BarnsAndNoble.com. The book was put together by photographer and artist Loren Ellis who is the founding director of Art For Healing. The second event is the exhibit "ART IN THE STREETS" which just opened at the Museum of Contemporary Arts (www.MOCA.org) in LA. The show will come to NYC in 2012."

JIM LASALA RECEIVES LEX JET SUNSET AWARD

"One of his latest creations, Fantasy Island, recently received accolades at the PhotoNorthEast (PNE) competition held last month, winning the Best Electronic Imaging category. It was one of several awards LaSala won for his photography at the competition, and the win in the Best Electronic Imaging category also brought with it a LexJet Sunset Award for outstanding photography and printing.

LaSala brought two contrasting photographs together into a cohesive and surreal whole using original photography, Photoshop and plug-ins from Vertis, Topaz and Nik. The competition print shows the basic elements – a man and a woman sitting on a bench, the man by himself with the woman masked out and bench added to the space where she sat and a wall mural LaSala shot in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla"

For rest of the article see: http://blog.lexjet.com/2011/04/11/jim-lasalas-surreal-portrait-wins-sunset-award-for-best-electronic-imaging-at-pne/

Great Day with Michael Barton on Child Photography

Creating art with a backdrop, softbox, an 85 mm/1.2 lens and an artist's eye, was what Michael Barton shared with the attendees at Monday's Statewide PPANJ workshop at Forsgate Country Club in Monroe Township. This was the first statewide event of the year free to members!! What a deal!!

Barton combined lecture, hands on shooting , music theory,

role playing and electronic images to wow the members with the

wonderful images he created during the afternoon's session. His two fantastic models, 2 and 4 years old, (granddaughters of former NJ president Martin Comiskey and his wife) were just ideal.

Opposite in nature they helped demonstrate the mastery of the camera/lighting as well as entertainment and political skills required to be effective as a children's photographer.

Animoto video in next post.

Even Better Than Groupon!! Michael Barton Next Monday!! Free for Members...

REGISTER NOW FOR FREE! $10 AT THE DOOR FOR MEMBERS!

PhotoNorthEast a Great Success!!

Judging by the attendance, quality of the speakers and workshops, the variety of the vendors and the abundant camaraderie, the 2011 show was a real success.

Inspired, this photographer made a video reflecting closing day images.

Kudos to all the planners and workers at the show!

Nancy Katz

Need Volunteers for Convention and Airport Pick Ups!!!!

**** Members ****

Bernie Long will be Floor Chair at the Convention
and needs volunteers to assist at the doors a max of
4 Floor Assistants.
State Credits are given for 4 hrs work for ea.
Contact Bernie Long directly at bernielong890@hotmail.com

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If you haven't done so, Register for the Complimentary
State Awards & Degree Ceremony & Coctail Party.
Click here to Register.

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The Speakers/Judges will be coming into town next week and
will need assistance being picked up at the Airport and
taken to and from the Hotel.

Judges

Jerry & Bonnie Costanza - Newark - Friday, March 25th
Return - Newark - Monday, March 28th

Speakers

Glenn Cope - CPP - Newark - Friday, March 25th
Return - Newark - Sunday, March 27th

Mary Mortensen - LaGuardia - Friday, March 25th
Return - LaGuardia - Sunday, March 27th

Jared Bauman - JFK - Sunday, March 27th
Return - JFK - Tuesday, March 29th

Great opportunity to spend time with the Speakers/Judges
one on one. If you are interested, contact
Leslie for arrival & return times.

Leslie Meltzer
866.292.6065 * secretary@ppanj.com

Letter Re Covention from Pres. Mario Cornejo

Dear PPANJ North Chapter members

We have started this year with our curriculum of activities.

1) In February we just had our annual auction where several members benefited from this event.

2) We are just a few days from our Convention and we need your support for this event, if you have not registered please do so.

3) In April we’ll have a statewide program with Michal Barton at Forsgate CC. I personally have seen this speaker in a national platform and I must say that he is excellent.

Registration is now open for this event at our website www.ppanj.com.

Finally, on May 18th we will have Frank Dispensa with a new program about lighting and this program will be held at Unique, the same day we will have the election for the new slate of officers 20011-2012.

I want to reach out to all members who haven't registered or decided not to attend our annual convention. I understand that times are tough, that our industry is in bad shape, there is not enough work, and there is too much competition etc, etc.

I can fill this letter up with complaints BUT if we stay home doing nothing I assure you that NOTHING WILL HAPPEN.

It’s time to reinvent ourselves; it’s time to learn from the people who are successful today, it’s time to find inspiration and new ways to succeed. It’s time to see old friends, make new friends and share with your colleges. This upcoming convention promises to be one the best events in the East Cost - 20 speakers, social events, discussions panels, activities and a sold out trade show full of promotions, discounts and new products to see.

Everything is set the only thing missing is YOU...

Looking forward for a great time! I’ll see you at the convention.

TOGETHER WILL BECOME STRONGER.

Mario Cornejo CPP

PPANJ North Region President