Wootness | the blog of christine walsh-newton
master photographer | photographic craftsman | certified professional photographer
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”
Jurors-in-training are PPA members and print competitors and who have completed the PPA Judge’s workshop as part of the process in becoming a PPA Affiliated Juror. After the workshop, students who have their Master’s Degree are eligible to begin judging print competitions at a state level. Like anyone else – we have opinions and advice …
Continue reading “3 Print Competition Tips from Jurors-In-Training (& CPPs!)”
In the past, one was required to have a CPP before they could receive their Master’s degree from the PPA. This didn’t seem to be a popular prerequisite and I remember seeing that the list of Master’s degree recipients was quite a bit longer than normal the first year this requirement was banished. Some folks …
Continue reading “Why I Require My Print Competition Mentorees to Pursue Certification (CPP)”
Yesterday I got a lovely email from PPA employee & Certification Coordinator, Cassidy Hoffman. Cassidy reminded me that the deadline to apply for a 2015 CPP Liaison position was looming and that they had not received my request to be considered. Of course, it was something I’d put on the back burner to get to …
In 2008, I was entering my 12th year as a quality professional in the chemical industry. Unfortunately, it was also the year I became a statistic. Suddenly, I found myself among one of the 2.6 million workers in the USA that lost a job that year. The unemployment rate in my county jumped from mid …
Continue reading “Why I became a Certified Professional Photographer”
Thank you Dr. Suess for that phrase. If you’re not familiar with it, it’s from one of the books that is popular to give kids when they’ve graduated from high school. It talks about the things you will do and the people you will meet as you start your new phase of life. Being a …
When I teach classes to new photographers, I have a “learn with what you already own” philosophy. I know how it is. You excitedly take your camera, bag and manual to the first class that will get you on the road to becoming a pro photographer and you’re suddenly faced with an excruciatingly long list …
Continue reading “But, Seriously: Just buy a light meter, will ya?”
Melissa asks: This may be a silly question, but how did you know you were ready? Were there specific skills you worked on before applying? Are there specific training materials? Thank you NOTE: This question was in response to the article “Set a Goal: Become Certified.”
Continuing with today’s theme of professional organizations, I would like to encourage you to set the goal of becoming a Certified Professional Photographer. Yes, I know this is beginning to sound like I’m a PPA pusher and it’s true. I believe in the PPA system 100%! I would not be where I am right now …
