Oh, hello! Brush the dust off the chair and take a load off. It’s been awhile, hasn’t it? It’s 2014 and I didn’t bother with the resolution nonsense, it never amounts to much and with my ADD personality… let’s just say weekly resolutions are more my speed. I spent last week in Phoenix, AZ for …
Category Archives: PPA – Professional Photographers of America
Letters Behind Your Name: Right vs. Privilege
The title of this article is a bit misleading, as the space allotted to the right of having letters behind your name will be minimal. It’s not a debatable topic. Every set of letters has a requirement; if you met those requirements, you are entitled/have a right to slap those babies behind your name and …
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From IUSA Mentor Booth Appointment to Loan Book – The Journey of an Image
2013 was my first trip to IUSA. It was an important event in my photographic career, I was receiving my Master’s Degree, so I was going to make this trip the absolute best it could be. I volunteered to help set up the print exhibit and work the ASP booth, and I attended several …
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IPC 2013: The Journey of an Image – from Inspiration to Loan Collection
Last summer I shot a session that’s been 11 years in the planning. Let me back up. I took this photo in April 2001. Mr. Wootness and I were on the trip of a lifetime to Ireland. We were warmly ensconced within the tea room at Aillwee Caves in County Clare. This was our first …
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IPC 2014 – The Season is Off to a Rocky Start…
I’m a dumb ass. There, it has been said. I am all about honesty. Plus when the little excerpt shows a cuss word in the links, I always get a lot of hits. I’m all about marketing, too. 🙂 But back to me, and my total and complete idiocy. I was so proud of myself …
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IPC 2014: WHAT?! Defining Your Competition Timeline
Seriously? Are you freaking kidding me? I haven’t even sent in my 2013 case and you’re already blathering on about next year’s competition? Let me put my feet up and have a margarita or three while I wait for IPC 2013 results. Freaking crazy woman. *Smile* As I was perusing my Facebook Groups over the …
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Oh, the people you meet…
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 …
But, Seriously: Just buy a light meter, will ya?
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 …
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Forget the insurance agent, get thee to the PPA!
The other day, I wrote THIS article about business insurance, liability, indemnity and equipment coverage and gave you some information about that. Later that day, I began to hear rumors that the PPA was going to offer insurance options to their members. I am absolutely ecstatic to be able to tell you that EFFECTIVE TODAY, …
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QFR: How did you know when you were ready?
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.”