Self-Portraits in Competition: Amy Feick’s “Held by Demons” & “Almost Broken”

Second in the self-portrait series is artist Amy Feick from Port Huron, Michigan. Amy is a Master Photographer, Certified Professional Photographer and operates Twin Shutterbug Studios. Amy shared her images with me during her post-processing workflow and I must say how intrigued I am by the influence that songs and lyrics have within her work. …

Competition Self-Portraits: Christie Kline’s “Soul Salvation”

One of the great things about image competition is that you can utilize it to challenge yourself in a variety of ways. When I teach  my print competition classes, I talk about the variety of ways I’ve challenged myself – but one of the challenges that I respect wildly, but have yet to approach myself …

PP of Ohio Convention 1st Timers: Pack a Hawaiian Shirt

One of the cool events at convention is the big party on Saturday night (March 22 8:30PM – 12:30 AM). That’s the night where awards are passed out for the annual image competition as well as some organizational awards for service. After that’s over, the fun will continue on for several hours with beverages, food …

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 …

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 …