Wootness | the blog of christine walsh-newton
master photographer | photographic craftsman | certified professional photographer
In our journey in and out of our professional organizations, we take on a number of roles. Members, committee members, chairmen, board members, executive board members. Maybe not all of them, maybe only one of them. And most likely, not in any specific order. At some point in time, you might find yourself in a …
Continue reading “What Kind of Board Member Are You? | My Manifesto”
Yes, it’s true! The PPA rules allows its members to enter any other PPA district competition for SCORE ONLY. You may also order the optional critiques. You WILL NOT earn seals and you ARE NOT eligible for district awards. If you’re like me and like to see official proof, please go HERE to see it …
Continue reading “Enter PPA’s Southeast District for Score/Critique Only!”
This past weekend I had the pleasure of judging and speaking at the Professional Photographers of West Virginia’s annual convention. I can’t recall having spent a more delightful time at a convention in a very long time. I’d just finished helping with my own convention, and two days later traveled to PPWV. It was a …
Continue reading “Thanks for the Memories: Speaking & Judging at PPWV 2015”
The 2015 PPA Northeast District Results are at 2015 Northeast District Results The 2015 District Trophies and Category Awards are at: 2015 Northeast District Awards And the 2015 PP Of Ohio Awards are at: 2015 PP of Ohio Awards
Take a look at this image. A really good look. Pretend you are a judge. Pick it apart and tell me what’s wrong with it. Take a moment, I’ll wait while you ponder… Does anything jump out at you? Here’s a hint – the finished image: If you’re still struggling – take a closer look …
Continue reading “Shooting for Competition: Let’s Be Realistic”
The days are oozing along and in a few sleeps, I will be heading two hours away to begin setting up for the PP of Ohio’s annual convention, which is also the site of the 2015 Northeast District Image Competition. I’ve had my case done for awhile, but as is the way with me, I …
Continue reading “The Calm Before the Storm: Northeast District 2015”
This is not an article about jewels. It’s about people. People I admire. People who inspire me. People who are on my short list of highest respect and honor. These people: This image was taken on February 3 at the closing party of IUSA 2015. It was a lovely party and one of the highlights …
I’ve come to realize that mentoring has a variety of faces. What may have been a few moments of discussion can prove to have an incredible impact on someone’s future. This is one of those stories… Once upon a time… well, actually, because of the marvel of modern-day technology, I can pin down the date …
Continue reading “Moments in Mentoring: D. Craig Flory, Cr., CPP”
One of the things that I’ve discovered about judging is what an incredible honor it is to be asked to do it. I know that sounds all hoity-toity and prim and proper and what you’d expect a judge to say. Publicly, anyway. But it is the truth. You have trusted me to evaluate your prints. …
I’ve been prepping for the long awaited trip to Nashville. Part of that prep involves putting together a schedule of recommended classes for myself and my students. There’s quite a selection of information available about image competition this year, so I thought it would be helpful to share. I recommend the following IUSA scheduled events …
