Past Events

Studio Lighting and Portrature

2012-05-12

The Lighting and Portraiture Workshop is intended for advanced beginners, hobbyists, and intermediate level professionals who wish to stretch their knowledge of photography with an emphasis on understanding light; how to recognize it and shape in the natural world, and how to create it and manipulate it in the studio and on location.

We begin by discussing the qualities of ambient light, evaluating its hardness or softness and taking into account the specularity, luminance and efficiency of the subject. Next we consider the creative possibilities of the direction of the lighting; front, side, overhead, underside and back lighting. We’ll discuss the camera controls use to maximize the qualities of the lighting at hand and techniques to create the emotional impact the photographer desires.

We’ll then move on to understand flash systems and the myriad number of tools available to the studio and location photographer, umbrellas, softboxes, gels, grids, snoots, beauty dishes and ring lights. Studio flash systems and Speedlights will be covered in detail along with infrared and radio flash triggering systems.

The afternoon three portrait sessions will involve all the aspects we have discussed so far in real world situations; an executive portrait, sports portrait and senior portrait. Here we’ll once agan delve into lighting placement and show Rembrant/45 degree lighting, along with butterfly, butterfly/paramount, loop, split, split/rim and shadowless lighting.

Brian McLernon is a commercial photographer, author and educator based in Portland, Oregon. Originally from New Jersey and educated in Arizona, Philadelphia and New York City, he moved to Portland in 1996, shooting primarily for editorial, commercial, corporate and lifestyle: locations, portraits, products, travel, weddings, seniors, artworks, special events and sports, capturing moments and telling visual stories.

Brian is author of several digital field guides for Wiley Publishing, the most recent one on Lighting. He is also honored to be a guest speaker for numerous artistic associations, communication groups and business organizations and always enjoys speaking to student groups as well.

Print Competition

2012-05-10

Come on out for the 2nd print competition! Don’t miss it!!! Come on and get working to be our next Photographer Of The Year! Improve your photography through print competitions.

Remember, you must be a member to compete.

Studio Visit, After Hours

2012-04-12

Print Competition

2012-03-08

PLEASE NOTE OUR CHANGE OF LOCATION FOR THIS EVENT

It’s our first print competition, so get those images ready! Last years print competitions were really fun and educational. We are sure if you asked anyone from last year, everyone learned a lot. The prints were absolutely wonderful from everyone!So come on and enter your prints! For our first print competition we will be holding it at Newspace Center For Photography in SE Portland. Come join us and have a great evening of competition and learning.

You must be a PMPA member to compete, so if you aren’t sign up today!!

After Hours Meeting – Swap Meet/Sale

2012-02-09

Got a bunch of stuff in your studio you are not using, why not bring it and swap with someone who has something you would use. Or do you just have stuff to sell? Bring it, maybe someone will have a good home for it. Got backdrops you are tired of, they are a great thing to swap. So look through your stuff and see what you might want to swap and or sell, then head out to our February After Hours.

January After Hours

2012-01-12

What better way to start off the new year than with another Round Table Event. Last years event was fabulous and well attended! We hope this year will be equally attended or better. Modeled after the wildly successful After Dark education this is PMPA’s version. Four tables and you can stay at one or go between all four, come and learn, ask questions and have some fun! Don’t forget to bring one print and have our print competition team help you understand how it might do in a print competition.

Our tables will be:

Julia Fitzgerald -Doing Business as a photographer.

R Neil Haugen and Miriam Haugen – Print Competitions and what is involved.

Daniel Payne – Social Media and what it means to you. 

Jim Dittmer – Printing and Color Management

Come and learn!

Holiday Awards Banquet

2011-12-07

The holidays are upon us and that means our Annual Awards Banquet can’t be far away.  This year we will gather at the Bridgeport Brew Pub, downtown Portland for a terrific evening to network and share stories with old friends and make some new friends as well!

  Magician Rudy Tinoco will be amazing us with his slight of hand
throughout the evening.

There is no gift exchange this year, this is an Awards Banquet. 

If you’ve just joined or haven’t competed in print competitions… the Awards time is just the icing on the cake.  You’ll enjoy a terrific social time with get to know old and new members even better over a terrific dinner!  See you there!

We will also have these prizes you can win:

Think Tank Photo – Retrospective 5 case

White House Custom Color

Millers Photo Lab – $150.00 Wall Portrait credit

On One Software – Photo Suit 6

1 year membership to pro4um

Lightroom book by Mark Fitzgerald

More to come!

No Holds Barred Print Competition

2011-11-10

Our Annual No Holds Barred print competition is here.

What’s that mean you ask?  Our regular print competitions have fairly strict guidelines in order to meet PPA requirements and are judged by a panel of highly qualified judges.  But once a year our creativity gets to run wild and No Holds are Barred…. any size, any shape, any mounting, and it’s all judged by you and your peers!  You won’t want to miss this terrific evening! Also come see magician Rudy Tinoco, Rudy will do a little teaser for us. Rudy will be entertaining us at the Awards Banquet next month! 

The Complete Lightroom Workflow ~ From Import to Export

2011-10-15

In case you haven’t noticed,
a revolution in digital editing is taking place. Only a few years ago the primary
editing tool for serious photographers was Adobe Photoshop. Today that’s all
changed as Photoshop’s cousin, Adobe Lightroom, is quickly becoming the primary
workflow choice. That’s because Lightroom was designed with a single mission –
to help photographers create exceptional images quickly and efficiently.

Join us Saturday October 15,
2011 for a day with digital guru and author, Mark Fitzgerald. Mark has been teaching
Lightroom to professional photographers since the program was first released. Since
then he’s helped countless photographers understand this powerful tool so that
they get the most from it.

In this daylong class Mark
takes you through the complete Lightroom workflow.He demonstrates best
practices for organization and image development, and explains how different
photographers require slightly different workflows. Mark will demonstrate a
variety of techniques and answer your questions. You’ll walk out of this
workshop with a new understanding of Lightroom and its place in your workflow.

After Hours Meeting – October

2011-10-13

Come out and hear Mark Fitzgerald talk about his upcoming Lightroom class. If you haven’t signed up for the October 15th class, you will want to do so soon, as space is limited!

Color Management for Monitors, printers… and the Best Results

2011-09-23

NEW LOWER PRICE!

Are you wasting time and materials on getting your prints to look the way you want them to look?

Is the color on your monitor different than the color on your prints?

Do you want to learn how to use the ICC profiles intended for the paper you are printing on?

If the answer to any of the above questions is "yes", then Join Bruce
Bayne, local color management expert, in an informative seminar on color
management. We will explore how to effectively use color management
tools to calibrate your monitor, camera, scanner, and printer to get
your color right the first time. This will be an informal session so
bring you questions.

Join Bruce Bayne, local color management expert, in an informative seminar
on color management. We will explore how to effectively use color
management tools to calibrate your monitor, camera, scanner, and printer
to get your color right the first time. This will be an informal
session so bring you questions.

After Hours & Print Competition

2011-09-08

Our next print competition, is here!  Get your prints ready and come on out and participate!
Work towards becoming the 2011 Photographer Of The Year or Member Of The
Year, both will be awarded at our Awards Banquet in December.

A couple reminders!

Prints must be on 16×20 back boards and actual image must be at least
8×10. We will be checking this and prints found to not comply with this
will not be allowed to compete.

You must be a member to compete. If you are not, you can sign up that
night, or take care of it before. It’s only $45.00, a small price for
the quality events PMPA puts on.

D-65 Digital Workflow Workshop

2011-08-19

Everybody has a workflow now, but do you have one that works?  Steamlines your efficiency?  Does everything you need within one application?  Allows you to find any of your images throughout your entire image collection in seconds with ease?  D65 has a workflow that works. 

D-65 workshops are a dynamic resource for digital photographers of any level. Our 4-day intensive will equip you with the tools to manage your work efficiently, effectively, and effortlessly.We’ll teach you detailed workflow using Lightroom 3; including digital asset management, processing and image delivery. You’ll become an expert in keeping every image you shoot organized and archived. 

We will solve all of your Lightroom mysteries and problems. Of all the questions that we receive on problems with Lightroom, 99% of them simply come down to one big question, "WHERE ARE MY PICTURES?" D65 will teach you how to solve this mystery and how tackle problems that most Lightroom users run into as well as other topics such as:

• The concept of the Public Library and Card Catalog applied to photographs

• Definition of Metadata. Who needs this stuff? Isn’t this a lot of work?

• Dedicated Hard drives

• Cull your images; edit down, leave only the good ones. Delete.

• Organization: File Naming Convention. Folder Structure. Name Templates and Presets. Use file types and extensions that can be made to work for you.

• File Handling on Import. Create a Naming Template, Develop Preset and Metadata Preset.

• Ranking with Stars and Labels. The use of dual screens. Deletion. Re-name for out-of-sequence files. Save out the Metadata.

• Captions: Basic. Global and Local metadata. Access online data for caption & metadata use.

• Keywording: Keyword Hierarchy. Use Public and Private metadata. Keyword suggestions. Search for keywords. Keyword concepts. Keyword Sets.

• Filtering with Metadata: Use filtering in Lightroom to find and view subsets of your Library. Use Keywords and Metadata. Create a Quick Collection and save ‘virtual’ Collections. Use Smart Collections that update automatically as new photographs are keyworded.

• On-the-Road:
  Learn how to take a ‘remote’ Catalog on the road while leaving the originals at home – yet still be able to work with all of your files. Working with a laptop and external drives. Drive naming. ‘Off-line’ files. Size of Previews. Learn how to safely integrate new files with an original master Catalog: three scenarios & methods. Import Settings and Keywords. Create a Catlaog and Previews to be taken on the road.

• Using multiple catalogs or one catalog

•  XMP sidecar Files: XMP & Sidecar defined. Are they needed? The DNG option.

•  Archive & Backup: Lightroom’s Catalog Settings & Backup option. A ‘Very Scary Story’. The difference between a Backup and an Archive. Hard Drive Strategy. Bootable Backup.

• Integrating Lightroom and Photoshop and integrating 3rd party plug-ins like onOne Software’s Perfect Photo Suite 5.5

Portland, OR  August 19th-22nd

DISCOUNT: $150 off workshop fee

INFO: http://www.d65.com

PMPA BBQ

2011-08-11

Our Annual Summer Barbeque!  Rumor is that it will even surpass last year. Great food, good friends, and more time to just network and catch up on the summer.

The location will again be Tania

Allen’s home in Milwaukie

PMPA Print Competition

2011-07-14

Our third print competition! Don’t miss this as we come down to the wire for Photographer Of The Year! Remember your prints must be on a 16×20 backer or printed from the lab as a competition print and 16×20. Smaller prints will not be accepted into the competition. You also must be a current member to compete, membership is only $45.00 per year. 

Copyrights and Trademarks

2011-06-09

Join us for a presentation by David Petersen of Klarquist Sparkman LLP on Copyrights and Trademarks. In this day and age of electronic media it is imperative that we understand our rights regarding our work. Klarquist Sparkman handle some of the biggest clients in the world and are well versed and able to present to this group. Come ready to learn all about Copyrights and Trademarks. PMPA is thrilled to have David Petersen present Junes After Hours program.

Make sure to bring your membership cards! If you forgot last month and do again this month it will cost $5.00 to get in. Please make an effort to bring your card each month so that we can continue to bring quality education and learning and keep our prices reasonable. 

Siletz River Drift Boat Safari May 27th

2011-05-27

One of the most beautiful places on earth, awesome photographs, and Steak with baked potatoes, now that’s a perfect day!!!

On Friday May
27th 10 of us can enjoy just such a day starting at sunrise on the Siletz River in two drift boats.  These spots will fill up quickly so reserve your spot below FAST.

We’ll depart from the Town of Siletz at approximately 5:15am to
guarantee being on the water in the golden hour.  Being on time is
critical no refunds
for no shows or folks that arrive late.

Our guides are experienced guides from Grant’s Outdoor
Adventures which is an experienced, licensed and bonded guide service
owned by Grant Putnam.

You only need one camera and one lens and a waterproof cover for both.  Don’t even think about tripods, coolers, and camera bags, there’s just no room.

You will likely be off the river by 3:00pm but the BBQ starts afterward… you can head back or join us and even find Lodging in either Newport, or Lincoln City. It’s Memorial Day weekend so you should book reservations
soon.

Register NOW 

PMPA Print Competition

2011-05-12

It’s our second print competition, so come on out and participate! Work towards becoming the 2011 Photographer Of The Year or Member Of The Year, both will be awarded at our Awards Banquet in December.

A couple reminders!

Prints must be on 16×20 back boards and actual image must be at least 8×10. We will be checking this and prints found to not comply with this will not be allowed to compete.

You must be a member to compete. If you are not, you can sign up that night, or take care of it before. It’s only $45.00, a small price for the quality events PMPA puts on.

April After Hours Monthly Meeting

2011-04-14

Our April presentation is courtesy of onOne Software, maker of award-winning plug-ins for Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom and Apple Aperture; onOne
is a local company headquartered in Portland, Oregon. Made up of a team
of software veterans, professional photographers, photography
enthusiasts and Photoshop experts, they understand the challenges of
keeping up with constantly changing technologies, evolving tools,
techniques and work flows.

Come learn how onOne’s suite of plug-ins works for both your Left Brain/analytical and your Right Brain/creative side! A representative from onOne
will discuss the various features and tools available with their
software, designed to save you time and frustration behind the computer
screen so you can quickly and easily create the images you want.

There
will be plenty of time for a question and answer period, plus product
will be available for purchase at a special discounted price.

Visit www.onOneSoftware.com to learn more about onOne Software and their products.

Secrets of Video for Photographers

2011-04-08

Pro Photo Supply and ASMP present "Secrets of Video for Photographers"
Cost: General $10, ASMP members & Students $5

Taking
the step from stills to video can be a challenging one. You will have
to learn how to deal with motion and sound, tell the visual story in a
different way. There is new equipment to master. Post-production can be
much more involved and time consuming. The explosion of interest in
video both by clients and photographers
in the last couple of years has opened new creative avenues for
photographers. More photographers are being asked to create video
content so are facing new challenges in estimating, production and
post-production. Come and learn about the latest tools and techniques
needed to create video. Learn how to better estimate the time and costs
involved and how you need to approach video differently than stills
while using your photographic talents to your advantage.

Lee
White’s evening lecture presentation and videos will go over the steps
photographers need to know in creating video without tearing their hair
out.

During the evening Lee will discuss:
• How photographers can get new clients
• The latest in tools that make video production easier
• The all-important planning stage and what new concepts and costs photographers need to think about
• The importance of post-production
• HDSLR vs Camcorder in video production
• How photographers can apply their present skills to video

Register Here:
http://www.eventbrite.com/event/1306099579

Sandy Puc Wedding Tour

2011-03-20

Sandy Puc brings her 2011 Power of Passion Tour to Portland this Sunday.

Power of Passion Tour 

Dreamscape Photography Workshop

2011-03-11

We’re really excited to have Marci Sandler for our first Workshop of the New Year. Her workshop will share her cutting-edge senior portrait, Dreamscape collages that allow her to produce work that is much sought after and attains high averages, in tough economic conditions.

The workshop will include a live model shoot where Marci will show you her work flow and posing. We will be using images from this for the Dreamscape Workshop. We then will have a hands on instruction of creating a Dreamscape portrait, with images selected by the attendees, from start to finish, in less than an hour using Layer Masks, Layer Modes, Adjustment Layers, Brushes, Textures, Styles, Painting in Photoshop and adding enhancements.
We also will be covering fantasy images (Fairies, Mermaids). Marci is also willing to talk and show you other things in Photoshop.

Marci started her photographic career as a Photojournalist and Commercial Photographer before finding her passion of creating artistic portraits of people.  Her studio, Marci’s Distinctive Photography has gained the reputation in her community of being ‘Expensive, but worth it.’
Marci has won numerous awards including Best of Show, and swept the Portrait Category one year taking first, second and third place.  Her album of Kristin was published in PPA’s prestigious Loan Collection.

The cost of the Friday Workshop is $89 until the end of Feb, sign up today, register online now.

March Meeting – Marci Sandler – Print Competition

2011-03-10

Marci Sandler of Marci’s Distinctive Photography will share some about her workshop that will be happening the next day. Learn a little bit about Marci and her passion for creating art that her clients love! 

View more of Marci" work here

But, get your prints ready! It’s our first official PMPA Print Competition of 2011!! Start your first one off right and make a run to be the 2011 Photographer Of The Year!

Senior Portrait Artist

2011-02-14

Senior Portrait Artists (spa – pronounced spah) Convention Feb 14 to 18, Palm Spings, CA.   SPA is a membership organization on a constant quest to provide information for the senior photographer in a creative, artistic,and innovative form using sources from both inside and outside the photography industry. spa has been specifically designed to meet the needs of the high school senior photographer. In 2011, with the addition of spa kids and spa in love, spa is a well rounded learning experience for all photographers. Please join us!  For more INFO

Radio Control of your flashes

2011-02-10

PMPA is thrilled to have Radio Poppers come in and demonstrate their line of radio controls for flashes. One of their techs will bring both the JrX and PX radios to show you how they work and answer your questions about them. Radio Poppers are one of the hottest products on the market right now to control your lights.  Join us at 7pm and get ready to learn all about this fantastic product. As we understand, they will be bringing products for sale also. 

Radio Popper Web Site 

January Meeting – Roundtable

2011-01-13

Start off 2011 with a great learning experience,  a 3 topic Roundtable!

We will have three distinct areas, stay in one place and learn more about one area or go to two or all three. 

• Julia Fitzgerald – Business and Tax info for photographers.
  
• Lisa Miller Dillon – Haven’t entered a print competition yet but have been wanting some feedback on your work. Bring one 8×10 and have Lisa talk about it, everyone learns with this.
  
• Daniel Payne – Social Media Marketing, from Twitter to Facebook and everything between come learn and talk about Social Media.
  

It is going to be an awesome evening of learning. Looking forward to seeing you there!

Holiday and Awards Banquet

2010-12-09

Annual Holiday and Awards Banquet, Mark your calendar now.

Register today. 

Mitche Graf’s Workshop

2010-11-14

Nov.
14-17, Mitche Graf’s Intensive Marketing Workshop on the beautiful
Oregon Coast, www.mitchegraf.com

No Holds Competition & Annual Membership Meeting

2010-11-11

November is our Annual Membership Meeting, Election of next years officers and our "No Holds Barred"
print competition. Bring your favorite prints that you’d like to share and
your peers will vote for favorites.  

Join us at the Sellwood Smile Station  8210 SE 13th Ave., Portland, OR 97202

Clay Blackmore Workshop

2010-11-08

Clay Blackmore Evening Workshop

Monday, November 8, 6:00 – 10:30pm, Portland Marriott Downtown

Join Clay and his team for the Photo Fusion Revolution Tour.
Perfect your image-making capabilities by acquiring new skills in
portraiture, weddings and DSLR cinema. Get re-charged with 4 1/2 hours
of dynamic education for only $64.00 (with discount code CLPPDX)

Canon ?Explorer of Light? Clay Blackmore, based in Washington, DC,
lectures worldwide on innovation in portraiture, wedding and event
photography, and DSLR filmmaking. Clay?s style blends the beauty and
timelessness of classic portraiture with the spontaneity and appeal of
photojournalism.

Dennis Hammon, Intimate Boudoir Workshop

2010-11-07

Join us Dennis Hammon, M. Photog. Cr. Cpp for an Intimate
Boudoir Workshop to be held November 7, 2010, 
noon 7:00pm at:Portland Reign Photography

30789 Boone?s Ferry Road

Wilsonville, OR 97070

Bring your camera, Dennis will demonstrate Posing and Lighting
with Live Model Shoots, and discuss selling the boudoir session.  $200.00 ($250 at the door)

To register: Contact Denise Watson

drehse@gorge.net

541-490-7132

Studio Equipment Sale

2010-11-05

Four
Seasons Photography Sale

After 28 years Dick and Suzi
Schacht are retiring.
The Studio is for Sale and the location is for rent. If the
Studio does not
sell , We are having a HUGE sale at the studio 2415 S E
ambleside Dr. Gresham
Or.  On November 5,6 and 7th  from 9:00am to 4:00 pm. All
props
,Backgrounds and equipmentis priced to sell!  Please visit www.fourseasonsphotography.com/forsale.html   
to
seesome of the items that are for sale-many more items as
well to many to
list in the site.  Many things already sold. If you have ant
questions
please call Dick on his cell at 503-314-8613 for Details

Graphic Authority Event

2010-11-03

Graphic Authority’s Road Show will be in Portland November 3rd.  Check Scott Rice’s website for a 20% discount.  More INFO

Monthly Membership Meeting and print competition.

2010-10-14

Our October monthly Membership Meeting and print competition will feature a presentation from Frank Nichols as he shares his passion for photography and examples of his landscape images.

Frank began his photography career in 1986 by
purchasing a used Canon 35 mm system. His focus for many years was
travel, nature and landscape photography. 

In
2002. Frank began the process of reinventing himself as a portrait
photographer using all his skills from the world of nature and studying
master portrait photographers’ work and techniques. Today he creates
award winning photographs, teaches photography and leads photo tours and
photography workshops. Frank is certified by the Professional
Photographers of America (PPA) as an Approved Business Instructor
(PPA-ABI) and is a member of the Professional Photographers of America
and its regional affiliates, Professional Photographers of Washington
(PPW) and Professional Photographers of Oregon (PPO). He enters his work
in independent international print competitions, as well as
international and regional PPA and local PPW and PPO print competitions.
He is always striving to improve his skills by staying current with the
latest in photographic styles and techniques.

Frank’s passion for nature has allowed him to create award-winning and highly
acclaimed photography. He has one of the largest collections of bear
(brown and black) art/prints in the country and is considered by many to
be a master at photographing bears. He leads photo tours and workshops for those interested in honing their
photography skills or just having an adventure that is out of the
ordinary. Frank also teaches photography through the Pacific School of Photographic Arts, www.pspa-online.com.

Frank lives in Woodland, WA with his wife, Valerie, and has six children and three grandchildren.

Location:

Silicon Forest Electronics, Inc.
Phone: (360)694-2000
Fax: (360)737-3181
6204 East 18th Street
Vancouver, WA 98661

After Dark Event in Portland

2010-09-12

Four Day Event

If you haven’t heard of "After Dark" education, take a look at the link below.  After Dark will have an event in Portland in September.    Join the After Dark family in a fun, friend-filled social learning
gathering. Non-stop, hands-on activities will sharpen your photographic
and business skills.

You’ll work and play with 35 top mentors. Learn the tips and
secrets that elevated them in their careers. In addition to instructing
you in small groups, they’re available to personally answer your
questions throughout After Dark gatherings.

You’ll learn directly from mentors in fully equipped studio bays,
on location and in small business pods to meet your learning goals
through hands-on activities.

You are empowered to design your own educational path at After
Dark. With several sessions for whatever discipline you want to pursue,
you can focus on areas to elevate your art and maximize your revenue.

So come connect and make friends with the After Dark family at the
most unique educational experience in the portrait photography industry.

Cost $400.00

Portland, OR, Sept. 12-15

September Monthly Meeting & Print Cometition

2010-09-09

Join Derrik Ollar and Dwon Guvenir, both PMPA members, as they share with you the techniques that have kept them in business and thriving for over 20 years combined in the Pro Photography industry.

Together they will help you reign in costs for your business and your art and help you survive these trying times!

Photography Studio Business Skills

Derrik Ollar has survived these tough economic times by maintaining a strict business plan and adhering to the fundamentals of running a successful photography business.

He will be teaching the critical skills that have kept him afloat and outlasting the competition.

He will also be helping you create your own business plan and create a custom working model for your business to help you control costs and see major profit.

Photography Studio ‘Mac Gyver’ style

Dwon Guvenir has survived these tough economic times by making the most of only the gear he needs to create his art without spending money on gear he doesn’t need.

He will be teaching the craft of the ‘Mac Gyver’ photographer, making complex lighting from household light bulbs, making incredible backgrounds using the available environment and more!

Dwon will help you become more thrifty and less eager to buy gear you don’t need.

He strongly believes in understanding your current gear and its potential before looking to new gear.

He also believes in not spending money on marketing you could create yourself.

This is the workshop you’ve all been waiting for!

Together Derrik and Dwon will help you transform your studio into a lean mean money saving machine.

Photoshop Cafe Tour

2010-08-13

Colin Smith, one of the greatest Photoshop Gurus will be in Portland
August 13 and he was kind enough to offer our group a 10% discount!

The First Ever PhotoshopCAFE Tour!

We
are already well-known on the web, in fact there is a reason we are one
of the most popular Photoshop sites on the web. And have been for a
decade! You’ve done the tutorials, read the books, watched the videos.
Now it’s time to take it to a whole new level. Our first ever,
PhotoshopCAFE LIVE tour.

Calling Photographers of all levels;
Hobbyists to Professional. You deserve a day where you learn what you
REALLY need. Learn how to work smart and fast while getting the most out
of your photographs easily. One of the most accomplished Photoshop
Gurus in the world is coming to your city to share his secrets for a
full day. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to take your Photoshop skills
to the next level. For one day only, Colin will roll up his sleeves and
take you on an insider’s journey through Photoshop. It doesn’t matter
if you’re experienced or a total beginner, there’s something for
everyone. There has never been a tour like this. You have the
opportunity to not only get a solid grasp on Photoshop, but also a rare
look into the hottest technologies and techniques like HDR, Panoramic
Photography and working with video and your still camera. And, it’s all
in plain English, imagine learning the technical without the boring
technical jargon.

Colin Smith is founder of PhotoshopCAFE which
has received over 20 million visitors. Colin has Authored 18 books. He
has won numerous awards including 3 Guru awards. He’s been nominated for
the Photoshop Hall of Fame twice. Colin has been a beta tester for the
last 6 versions of Photoshop and is a regular columnist for Photoshop
User Magazine. He’s been featured in almost every major imaging
magazine, and is in high demand as a speaker at major industry events
including PMA, Flash Forward and WPPI . He consults such companies as
ABC Disney, Apple and Adobe.

There will be plenty of opportunity to meet Colin and ask your Photoshop questions that have always bugged you.

When: Friday, August 13

Where: Governor Hotel
614 Southwest 11th Avenue
Portland, OR 97205-2624

Please visit http://www.photoshopcafe.com/events/ to register and use code

UGPSS10 to receive a 20% PMPA Discount

Annual BBQ

2010-08-12

Our Annual Summer Barbeque!  Rumor is that it will even surpass last year. Great food, good friends, and more time to just network and catch up on the summer.

The location will again be Tania

Allen’s home in Milwaukie

Sign up TODAY  Register

Tania Allen
17672 SE Paradise Dr
Milwaukie, OR.

ASMP Workshop, McNally

2010-07-30

Joe McNally, one of today?s top editorial and advertising photographers will present a workshop sponsored by ASMP Oregon. Joe was listed by American Photo as one of the ?100 Most Important People in Photography? and described as ?perhaps the most versatile photojournalist working today.?

During this 3 hour workshop, Joe will be demonstrating the lighting techniques that have helped build his incredible career.

Kodak and Photo District News honored McNally by inducting him into their Legends Online archive. In 2001 Nikon bestowed a similar honor when McNally was placed on NikonNet.com’s list of Legends Behind the Lens.
He has received the Alfred Eisenstadt Award for magazine photography and has been honored by Pictures of the Year International, World Press Photo, and the Art Directors Club. He has also been recognized by the magazines Photo District News, American Photo, Applied Arts magazine, Communication Arts, and Graphis Inc.
Joe has published popular photography how to books ?The Moment It Clicks? and more recently ?The Hotshoe Diaries?.

FRIDAY EVENING WORKSHOP
July 30th, 2010 6:30pm ? 9:30pm

Venue:
Studio 220
213 SW Ash St, Suite 211
Portland, OR

Registration:
ASMP members (and affiliated associations)-$15; non-members-$25; students FREE (with ID)  Register

Making a living in Photography…

2010-07-26

Making a living
in Photography…Even in This Economy!–A class by master
photographer Dick
Schacht of Four Seasons Photography

 July 26th 10:00 to 3:00pm
(or later)

Dick and Suzi Schacht
started Four Seasons Photography in 1982 and went fulltime in 1986. Their
Studio is a full service studio photographing Families, Weddings, Proms,
Teams and High School Senior Portraits. They have established their studio
as one of the most sought after Studios to go to for Senior Portraits,
having Photographed over 13,000 high school seniors since 1985. This class
will be held at picturesque pictueresque studio, surrounded by huge
cedar trees and meadows, located in their 108 year old Victorian house
on the banks of Johnson Creek just 1 mile from downtown Gresham. In this
class Dick will have models and will be concentrating on Senior
Portraits. 

This Class will be a
hands on class so bring your cameras and memory cards.  He will cover
lighting and posing and how to get expressions that sell portraits. 
He will also cover clothing selection, background selection and pose
selection to flatter each client and make them look their best.  He
will also discuss some marketing ideas and how they serve their clients
from initial contact until the finished order is delivered.  Even in
this tough economy they photographed 286 seniors from the class of 2010,
numerous nemorous families and other types of sessions.  Dick taught
tought workshops for PPof  Wash. PPof Idaho, PPof Oregon and the PPof
America National Convention.  Dick holds the Master of Photography,
Craftsman of Photography Degrees from PPof America and is a Fellow of
Photography in PPof Oregon.  

The studio is located
at 2415 SE Ambleside Drive in Gresham, OR contact number is 503-667-0457.

Please Visit thewebsite  for a map to the
studio and to see more samples of their work.

Sign up soon, as this
class will fill up, and be early and ready to go as this will be a
jampacked day full of info to make you all more successful!!!

PPO Members (and PMPA active members) cost $29.00

If you are a PPO
member log-in to register www.ppomembers.com
for the low members only price.

Non-Member Registration – $49.00 (USD)   

Joint Monthly Meeting with ASMP Oregon Members

2010-07-08

We’re really excited to announce a joint membership meeting with the Oregon Chapter members of the American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP)   www.asmporegon.org   It’s just going to be a fun get together with our ASMP buddies,
time to network and swap old photographer ‘war’ stories.

STOP!  Don’t buy CS5…. til you hear what Cesar has to tell us about CD5 and it’s new features.  Cesar will return to our July social event for about a 30
minute presentation on CS5 since we ran a bit short of time at the last membership meeting.

Here’s the GOOD PART we NEED 4 or 5 from our group to share their
best "war story" photographic adventure with the group; just 3 to 4
minutes.

Join us Thursday July 8th from 7 to 11pm at the Lucky Lab 1945
NW Quimby Street, Portland 97209 503-517-4352 http://www.luckylab.com/

THE
VENUE:  We have a private room and it will fill up fast so come early.  Order a drink and snack (or dinner, although the meeting will be stand-up) Refreshments will be Dutch – please come prepared to purchase food
and drink!

Painter Class (4days)

2010-06-27

Judy Horn will be teaching a Painter Class at her studio in Ocean Shores, WA on June 27 – 30th. Judy has an extensive background in electronic imaging and have been using software programs similar to Painter since the early eighties. She has several PPA degrees, Master Photographer, Master of Electronic Imaging,
Craftsman and is PPA Certified. You can see her work www.judyhorn.com

Class size is limited to 8 students at a time. Please call 253 350 3147 with questions.

Lots of hotels and motels are available

Students need to bring laptops, wacom tablets and Photoshop and Painter

Oregon Photo Safaris, Timberline Workshop

2010-06-19

 

 

Photoshop CS5 & Marketing Collateral Design

2010-06-10

June’s membership meeting will feature Cesar
Acosta of Smartzio.

The meeting will be held at Derrik Ollar
Photography.  327 Second Street, Lake Oswego, OR
97034. It’s in the underground parking level of the Wizer’s shopping
center and there is plenty of parking.  

The Definitive Digital Imaging Resource For Gaining Efficiency, Profitability And Excellence

2010-06-08

The Definitive Digital Imaging Resource For Gaining Efficiency,
Profitability And Excellence

Tuesday, June 8, 2010
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

At:   Sandbox Studio PDX, 420 Northeast 9thAvenue Portland

Do you have a nagging feeling you can manage your images better and faster? Are you insecure about your archiving and backup systems? Are you ever disappointed in the final output of your work? ASMP is sponsoring Jay Kinghorn and a presentation about dpBestflow, the definitive digital imaging resource for gaining efficiency, profitability and excellence.

?  Make informed decisions about choosing the best work flow for your needs

?  Maintain the color intent and quality of your work

?  Preserve your digital image files (and the work that you do to them)for the short and long term

?  Communicate more effectively with clients, printers, digital labs or anyone else handling your files

?  Work more efficiently so you can focus on creating great images and growing your business

Jay Kinghorn is a prolific author, provocative speaker and Adobe Photoshop Certified Expert trainer who guides companies in strengthening their work flow processes and envisioning creative uses for photography. The second edition of his book Perfect Digital Photography, which he co-authored with Pulitzer-prize winner Jay Dickman, was released in June 2009.

This event is free of charge, but REGISTER HERE to ensure a space.

Consultations + Benchmark Pricing + Projection Sales = Profitable Studio

2010-06-01

Consultations + Benchmark
Pricing + Projection Sales = Profitable Studio

Join Rachel O’Neil as she shows you step by step how she used this formula to
go from
a $300 average sale to a $1200 average sale almost overnight. No fancy
super
expensive equipment or software. No fluff, baloney, or applesauce. Just
simple
effective meat and potatoes strategies to achieve higher average sales.

This class will be very hands on, so bring:
your price guide
lab, framing, packaging, etc. prices
calculator

lots of paper to take notes

Non-Member Registration – $49.00 (USD)

Location will be at Rachel’s home:
615 W. 1st Street
Newberg, OR 97132

Kambara Warehouse Sale

2010-05-25

April Cullett – Template Zen

2010-05-14

Learn how to create something your clients will love!

Come join internationally known April Cullett as she shows us how to build a template that will simply stun your clients. April is the owner of Studio Gagliano in Roseburg, Oregon. April’s templates are sold all over the world and she is known for her creative and simply awesome templates. April has presented several times to the The Professional Photographers of Oregon and other professional organizations and we are thrilled to have her present to PMPA.

Pricing is $69 for members of: PMPA, ASMP, PPO

Register today online.

Concept Bridal Session on the Coast

2010-05-14

Concept Bridal Session on the Oregon
Coast

Join renowned Oregon photographer Ean Perkins at Ft. Stevens State Park
near
Astoria for a Concept Bridal Session on the Coast on Saturday May 14th
at 9:00.
He’ll focus on 1-2 light lighting and how to incorporate natural
backgrounds
into the shot as well. The class may include editing as well, if a
sutiable
location can be found for working indooors.  Bring cameras, laptops and
be
prepared to shoot. You’ll want to bring a telephoto lens in addition to a
wider
angle lens if possible. Also bring $3 for the park entrance fee. The
cost of
this class is $49 for PPO/PMPA members and $69 for non-members.

Ean Perkins is the owner and lead photographer for Studio 190 based
in
Salem, Oregon. His true passion for photography truly started to come to
life
when he brought his first DSLR, tucked it away in his back pack and
headed off
for a two month Christian Missions trip to India. He soon became keenly
aware
of how vital a part photography played in being able to help communicate
the
story of India to others.

Monthly Meeting & Print Competition

2010-05-13

Join us at our May meeting when April Cullet shows us how to build a template that will simply stun your clients.  Her presentation is titled, Template Zen, The art of creating templates! April is the owner of  Studio Gagliano in Roseburg Oregon.  Her templates are sold all over the world and she is known for her creative and simply awesome templates.  

Marketing and Pricing Your Photography

2010-04-18

Come learn from Bill Sorenson, a nationally known photographer who has sold over 50 million dollars in photography. Register online for just $79.

From Bill
Join me as we discuss the key elements of success in
photography.  We will start with the RPB approach of the Relentless
Pursuit of Business.  We will address how to construct price lists that
allow you to Achieve the Highest Sales within your chosen price range.
We will develop a sales system that gives you the opportunity to
Maximize each clients ability to purchase! Finally, we will discuss
marketing on a daily basis, with a sense of Urgency.

Bio
Bill Sorenson has sold or directed sales of over 50
Million Dollars. His net profit has been consistently the highest of
any single studio owner in the country for the past twenty five years.

A partial list of sittings include portraits of Clint Eastwood,
Arnold Palmer,
Former President Gerald Ford, Walter Cronkite, Jack Lemmon, Dan
Rather, Gene Simmons, Kristy Yamaguchi, Olivia North, The Coors and
Marriott Families. Corporate Clients: GE, Bank of America, Nike, E-Bay,
and thousands of others.

April Meeting

2010-04-08

Our April meeting includes a presentation by Bonnie Hamilton, Master Photog, CPP, ABI; PPO FP, PPW AFP.who maintains a portrait studio in Happy Valley, OR. Bonnie is an award winning masters photographer who see intense color and beauty in many subjects.  She also owns and operates River City Art& Framing with four locations throughout Portland and Vancouver. Bonnie is active in leadership of the Professional Photographers of Oregon, is a trustee for Evergreen School of Photography, a PPA affiliate school and the owner and administrator of Pacific School of Photographic Arts where she teaches and leads photographic tours.  Bonnie is also an award winning water colorist and member of the Watercolor Society of Oregon.

Craig Mitchelldyer Lighting Seminar

2010-03-31

Join internationally-known photographer Craig Mitchelldyer at Mt. Hood as we learn how to photograph in the snow shooting snow-boarders and skiers. Pro Photo Supply is supplying on-location lighting, Canon is providing equipment, learn how to achieve dramatic lighting outdoors. Craig Mitchelldyer’s photography has appeared in: The Oregonian, USA Today, NY Times, Newsweek and Sports Illustrated.

This seminar is limited to 20 people and pricing is $250 for members.

Register online today.

March Meeting & Print Competition

2010-03-11

Bring your favorite prints for our March Print Competition

Learn from Loma Smith a fine art photographer from West Linn who creates wall portraiture for families and graduating seniors.

Loma Smith has been photographing families and children for over 18 years.  She’s designed a working studio,which enables her to be a stay-at-home mom with her son JP, new husband John Weber, and college step-daughter Kyra.  Her daughter Sarah has just graduated from Seattle Pacific and is pursuing a career in nutrition. Loma’s passion for life and people comes out in her artistic photographs, which emphasize emotion, natural light, and creative composition. Loma’s love for photography expanded while studying composition and lighting under Ansel Adams’ colleague Milton Halberstadt, professor emeritus at the University of Oregon. She studied photography and design at the Cornish Institute of Allied Arts in Seattle, Washington and is currently in the process of qualifying for the honored title of Master Photographer. Her image "Out of the Primordial Stew," was recently given the court of honor award from the Professional Photographers of Oregon. 

Loma has exhibited in galleries in Portland and central Oregon and has several images in America’s prestigious Loan Collection.  Her photographs have been featured in numerous publications through the years, including most recently I Am Not a Prophet, Therefore I Know by Mark C.Hughes. She is a central Oregon native and has a business in Bend as well as her studio in West Linn. Loma is an active member of the Professional Photographers of America where she has received fourteen national print merits.

ASMP Lighting Techniques

2010-02-25

ASMP has invited PMPA members to their February event.  Thursday, February 25, 7pm at Polara Studio for
an evening of lighting demos by ASMP  Oregon photographers.  We’ll
cover creative methods using a single light source, the popular ‘strobist’ approach to working with speedlights, and much more.

PMPA active members $15

Please RSVP to: Creative Lighting

UPDATE – Suppliers Night, Februany 11th

2010-02-11

Our annual supplier night, come and see all of the new photographic supplies to take your business to the next level: albums, frames, lighting, labs, etc.

Here’s a list of our terrific suppliers… so far… check back as we update.

Daniel Payne – Tualatin Web

Mark Fitzgerald – Digital Darkroom

Sean Roach – Pounds Lab

April Cullett – Studio Gagliano

Derrick Ollar – Excel Frames

Zoran – Rice Studio Supply (Tentative)

Julia Fitzgerald – CPA

Rob Layman – Pro Photo Supply

PPO Convention Trade Show

2010-02-09

PPO Annual Convention is February 8th through 10th and it looks like they have a terrific program.  There is, of course, a fee to attend the entire program, however all Active PMPA members have been invited to attend the Tuesday evening TRADE SHOW from 6 to 8pm.  If you need to renew your PMPA membership before the 9th you can do so on the PMPA.net websi

Microstocks Seminar

2010-01-15

Pete Saloutos has photography on display with: Kodak, Nikon, Zefa, Corbis, Uppercut Images, Panoramic Images and PDN Photosource,

At this seminar you will learn all about microstock photography:

• How is it different from rights managed and royalty free stock.
• Agencies
• Uploading
• Subjects, what sells
• Releases
• Lighting
• Getting started
• Goals
• Which agencies are best
• Resources

Pricing is $79 and online registration is available now.

The Business of Microstocks

2010-01-14

Pete Saloutos will present a program on microstocks – what they are, what they are looking for, how to get started, how money is made. He will share his education, experience and current projects. He also offers online classes that last 8 weeks and cost $395.

A full day seminar follows the next day at a cost of $79. Online registration is online now.

Holiday Banquet

2009-12-10

Enjoy a magnificent meal at Ernesto’s
in Raleigh Hills.
All members and their guests are invited to an evening of fine food,
laughter and merriment,
as we celebrate the past year
at our annual holiday
banquet!

Those wishing to
participate in the gift exchange
can bring a wrapped gift
under $10.

No host bar and appetizers begin at 6PM, dinner at 6:30PM.

Meal includes: Bruchetta appetizers, Soup, Salad, Foccacia, Fetticcini Alfredo, Penne with Marinara, Meatballs,Chicken Piccata, Coffee, Tea and Soft drinks.

Pricing is $30 per person. Pay online today before December 8th.

November Print Competition

2009-11-12

Derrik Ollar presents a program on, “Print Framing and Permanence.”

Enjoy our annual print competition where you may enter in any category and the top three winners are selected by the people, not a formal judge. We also nominate and elect new volunteers as directors and officers.

Bruce Berg and Print Competition

2009-10-08

Our fourth print competition of the year is tonight. Read the rules for print competition. Winners of the competition will have their images displayed on our Home page with a link to their web site.

"OutSmart, Out Shoot and Out Sell – How to survive in today’s changing senior market"


Our guest speaker tonight is Bruce Berg. With over 20 years of experience as a creative portrait & Oregon
wedding photographer, Bruce Berg brings a spirit of Fun and Elegance to
the gorgeous images he will create uniquely for You, be it photographs
for your special wedding day or High School senior pics for a fun
experience you will always remember.

Sponsored by White House Custom Color.

 

Graphic Design for Photographers

2009-09-10

Kate Singh of Aevum Images presents a program of Graphic Design for Photographers.
Visit her site and see the design examples for seniors and families.

Event Photography Seminar

2009-08-28

August 28 at 1PM – 5PM, SMILE Center,
Ron
LeBlanc presents a seminar on event photography which
includes:

1) Different event types
2) Green screen
technology
3) Event workflow, start to finish
4) Getting business, making money, keeping everyone
happy

Registration is $10 and you can pay now online.

Green
Screen Wizard, the program used for green screen event photography will
provide their pro version as a door prize for the class, $149.95 value.

Ron and Kate Le Blanc are both award winning,
professional photographers. As a husband and wife team, they began
their career almost twenty years ago studying under professional
photographer Tom Samuel. Like many other photographers, their early
assignments consisted of photographing weddings and family portraits.
In 2003, Ron and Kate took a new path with their photography. They set
aside all their film based  equipment and converted to a
digital only studio. Using professional digital equipment, they produce
professional results for their clients, with a much faster turn
around.

Summer BBQ

2009-08-13

The tradition of our annual summer bbq continues this year at a new location:

Tania Allen
17672 SE Paradise Dr
Milwaukie, OR.

The price is just $10 and you can sign-up and pay today online .

Social Media for Photographers

2009-07-09

Social Media is all the rage on the Internet these days. What does it mean? How can it help my photography business?

Daniel Payne of Tualatin Web will present a program on Social Media for photographers: blogging, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, RSS, and email newsletters. Daniel has designed computer chips for Intel, marketed high-tech software for Mentor Graphics and earned a BS in Electrical Engineering. He started creating web content in 1995 and has been programming since 1978. The PMPA web site was created by Daniel.

Our third print competition of the year is also tonight, so bring your mounted 16×20 prints.

June Swap Meet

2009-06-11

Sell your equipment and find some bargains at our swap meet. Cameras, lenses, tripods, backdrops, computers, strobes, power packs, meters, software, you have it and it’s time to sell it.

May Program and Print Competition

2009-05-14

Dwon Guvenir of Oregon Photo Safaris presents a program followed by print competition tonight.

The first half will cover the direction Oregon Photo Safaris has taken in the past three years that has put us on a healthy increase in business.  The past 3 months of 2009 we’ve almost doubled our business over all of 2008.  We’re also the only legally operating outdoor photography classes and workshops operating in Oregon’s public lands.  

We’ll explain how our methods of teaching photography (“Dwon Guvenir’s Tao of Photography”) is far superior than other photography schools.  We’ll also explain what Geotourism is and it’s huge impact on Oregon’s economy.  

Eric Belluche, the videographer who worked with me to create our amazing video, will be there to answer questions about the process and discuss creating videos for everyone’s business.  The video is one of the reasons we have had this huge increase in business.  

Then the last half we’ll explain how we “openly” turned “Green” to build our business and offer great ideas to help others increase their bottom line.  We’ve created great connections throughout the state and everyone can too.  It will help generate business for everyone’s studio and help the state of Oregon.  

Just before the Print competition we’ll show PPA International Print Competition submissions and play the PPA judge’s DVD Critiques.

Supplier’s Night

2009-04-09

Our annual Supplier’s Night, come and check out all of the new product and presentation ideas available to show off your portraits and create more wow.

Mitche Graf Seminar

2009-03-13

Mitche Graf presents a dynamic marketing seminar on Friday from 9AM to 5PM, following an evening intro on Thursday. He is an author and frequent speaker at photography events worldwide. Register today for just $79.

Mitche Graf Program

2009-03-12

Mitche Graf is our dynamic presenter and your photography business will certainly improve by following his many successful marketing ideas.

Something Blue Photography

2009-02-12

Denyce Weiler shows us her Portland studio and talks about how projection is used in the sales process.

Dave Hutt Seminar

2009-01-09

Dave Hutt presents a program on studio lighting. An award-winning photographer, he now devotes his career to photography education. 

He is a regular guest lecturer and studio consultant with professional groups in Hawaii, and is a 1975 graduate of the University of Wyoming.

Register online for just $49 and read more details.

Marketing Programs

2009-01-08

Note the location change, now at 7805 SE 17th in Sellwood.

Veronika Noize presents on how to create a killer elevator speech. Through coaching, classes and workshops, Ronnie helps photographers attract more clients.

Chris Hawley teaches us, The Six Ps of Marketing: Creating a Plan to Make Your Business Sizzle in a Lukewarm Economy. Mr. Hawley Hawley has been helping small- to medium-sized businesses create and focus their marketing messages for more than 20 years. He currently serves as program chair for the Portland Business Forum, a networking and continuing business education group

Holiday Banquet

2008-12-11

Enjoy our annual Holiday banquet in style at the Rose Garden Arena. Register online today for just $49.

CS3 and Lightroom Seminar

2008-11-14

Mark Fitzgerarld from the Digital Darkroom teaches us all about CS3 and Lightroom 2 in a RAW to the Wall seminar. Cost is just $59 for members, register today.

Annual Print Competition

2008-11-13

Enjoy our no-holds barred print competition plus the annual election of new officers and directors.

Artistique Photographie Program

2008-10-09

Michelle and Justin Stevens host our meeting in their Tualatin studio at 7002 SW Nyberg, located just off I5 near I205. Their studio offers photography for fine art weddings, seniors and families.

Lighting and Photoshop Seminar

2008-09-12

Kate Singh of Aevum Images leads us in a hands-on workshop at her studio in Vancouver covering outdoor lighting and Photoshop templates. Meet at 400 E. Evergreen Blvd, Suite 114 in Vancouver. Presenters include: Larry Erickson – Mossbargers, Rick Davis, Sivado Studio. See photos and register online today for just $39.

April Cullet Program

2008-09-11

April Cullet of Studio Gagliano will show us how to create senior albums with the WOW factor.

Annual BBQ

2008-08-14

Jerry and Gloria Auker host our annual summer BBQ at their home on the east side. We’ll have steak or chicken, salad, pies, drinks and appetizers. Vendors will offer prizes, so come join our summer social event. Cost is only $10 and you can register online.

Deanne Busath Parry Seminar

2008-07-11

This all day program led by Deanne Busath Perry has a cost of $39 and you can register here. Bring your laptop and work along as you learn. This class will use Bridge (part of Photoshop) for quick edits and batch corrections. Flip Album will be used as a presentation tool. We will archive, proof and retouch, keeping you safe, fast and ready to present your customer with previews that flatter and plant the seeds of additional purchases.

Deanne Busath Parry Program

2008-07-10

Deanne Busath Parry returns again to us this year for a new program plus we are having a print competition. Deanne Served for two years on the PPA Art Tech Special Advisory Board and is currently serving on the IPPA Executive Board. She works exclusively out of her studio and uses the Parry family acre of outdoor garden space for environmental backdrops.

Western Photo Mount

2008-06-12

located at 11845 NE Marx Street in Portland. Visit their web site to see the variety of photo folders, mats and mounts available.

Richard May Program

2008-05-08

Richard May presents a program, Improving Your Score for Print Competitions. Richard is a state and national award-winning photographer recognized by PPA, PPO, WPPI and ASP. He is also a Master Photographer.

Richard May Program

2008-05-08

Richard May has an evening program for us, different from the half-day program.

Lightroom Program

2008-04-10

Mark Fitzgerald presents on how to use the new Lightroom software to it’s fullest. Mark is a Certified Photoshop Expert and has a new book called, Photoshop CS3 Restoration and Retouching Bible. Visit his website, The Digital Darkroom.

Bob Bahner Photography

2008-03-13

Bob Bahner Commercial Photography presents tonight. Bob has a B of Fine Arts from Brooks Institue of Photography and has been a pro since the 70s. Visit his website. We also have a print competition scheduled, so get ready to earn some merits and be impressed.

Supplier’s Night

2008-02-14

Photographic supplier’s night plus a print competition. We are meeting in Tualatin, click the link for a map.

Seminar – Lou Szoke

2008-01-11

Learn how to create beautiful photographs like those of the 1930′s Hollywood look! Spend some time with Master/Craftsman photographic artist Lou Szoke and come away with a totally new look at lighting. Register now for $69.

Meeting – Lou Szoke

2008-01-10

Learn from Lou Szoke , he is a Master/Craftsman photographic artist and will share about The Lost Art – Creating the 1930′s Hollywood Look. His full-day program is the following day, January 11th. See his web site.

Holiday Banquet

2007-12-13

Our annual Holiday banquet including an elephant gift exchange, frivolity and fun conversation. Meet at the Lexus Club Level (P4) and look for our private dining room. We have special Garden Garage Parking. Register online or mail your check.

Meeting – William Sorenson

2007-11-09

Two hours with the amazing Bill Sorenson – his studio sells over $2M annually. Listen, see and understand what is behind the legend of the Sorenson success and the Sorenson Look. Mr. Sorenson will demonstrate live how he achieves his unique blend of dramatic artisty and professional technique winning him virtually every award in the field! Free to 2008 PMPA members, regularly $300. Renew your 2008 membership now to attend this meeting, or call 503.520.9098. RSVP today.

November Meeting

2007-11-08

No holds print competition and slideshow. Annual membership meeting with election of officers. Located at 8210 SE 13th in Portland.

Meeting – Advance Camera

2007-10-11

Dave and Jordan will share what they offer photographers – Sales, service and repair for a wide range of pro cameras and equipment. Tour planned. Located at 8124 SW Beaverton-Hillsdale Hwy in Beaverton. Daniel Payne will also present on: Using the Web To Promote Your Photography Business. Download slides.

Meeting – Aevum Images

2007-09-13

This is the new studio of Kate Singh located at 400 E Evergreen Blvd, Suite 114 in Vancouver, WA. Mike Hagen from Out There Images is talking about self-publishing. Download slides.

Annual BBQ

2007-08-09

Our annual summer BBQ is this month.

Workshop

2007-07-13

Deanne Busath Perry presents an all day workshop: Sample session, fundraisers, creative images, workflow. Early dinner is included.

July Meeting

2007-07-12

Deanne Busath Parry is giving a program on family portraiture. Visit her website.

June Meeting

2007-06-14

Dwon presents a program on Lighting and Nikon Capture DX. Visit his website.

Workshop – From RAW to Wall Portrait

2007-01-13

From RAW to Wall Portrait – A Complete Photoshop Workflow, by Mark Fitzgerald.

Slide Shows Made Easy

2006-12-03

Bryan Welsh presents Slide Shows Made Easy.

October Meeting – Bryan Cox

2006-10-13

Bryan Cox presents Jazz Photography and Fashion Weddings.

Draping the Feminine Form

2006-08-13

Kate Singh presents a seminar on Draping the Feminine Form.

Beach Seminar

2006-07-24

Dr. Glenn Cope has a 2nd day seminar at the beach.

Beach Seminar

2006-07-23

Dr. Glenn Cope will present an all day seminar including: lighting, posing, markets. business, pricing and how to market your studio.

Preparing the Print for Competition

2006-06-25

Preparing the Print for Competition, and Working With Young Children by Natalia Tsvetkov and Lois Bennett, respectively.

Including Pets in Family Portraits

2006-04-09

Including Pets in Family Portraits by Danny Abrego.

Judging the Merit Print

2006-02-23

Judging the Merit Print by Randy McNeilly.

Seminar – Seniors

2006-01-13

High School Seniors 101 by Ralph Romaguera Sr.

Reisner Seminar

2005-05-14

Reisner Seminar.

Bryan Cox seminar

2004-08-13

Bryan Cox seminar.

Fuji Digital Workshop

2003-09-01

Fuji Digital Workshop.

McNeilly/Boschker seminar

2003-07-01

McNeilly/Boschker seminar.

Linda Lapp beach seminar

2003-06-01

Linda Lapp beach seminar.

Steve Bedell Seminar

2003-01-10

Steve Bedell Seminar.

Ramacker’s Seminar

2002-09-01

Ramackers seminar.

Kevin Kubota Seminar

2002-07-01

Kevin Kubota Photoshop seminar.

Welsh Safari

2002-05-01

Welsh safari.

Derrick Ollar Safari

2002-03-01

Ollar Safari.

Rick Davis Safari

2002-01-10

Rick Davis safari.