Wootness | the blog of christine walsh-newton
master photographer | photographic craftsman | certified professional photographer
*of note; go ahead and take this article with a huge grain of salt, if you wish. I am being honored several times myself and have a vested interest in the topic. However, since personal experience is the basis for most of what I write, it is what it is. Something that I’ve noticed about …
Continue reading “IUSA 2016: Please put the ceremonies on your schedule”
*MWAC = Mom with a camera, M. Photog. = Master Photographer I am impressed by befores and afters. If someone is trying to convince me of the results and effectiveness of their methods or system, I want proof. Just like the diet and exercise infomercials, it’s all just blah blah blah until I see the …
Continue reading “See the Difference: From MWAC to M.Photog.”
So. here we are. Are we going to do that awkward dance around the subject? Nah. Earlier this year, I made it public that my personal goal for IPC was to “go Diamond.” Original article HERE. That did not happen. Now, I’m not going to beat myself up about it, I came pretty close, with …
Continue reading “IPC 2015: Diamond – The Goal I Didn’t Reach”
#IPC2015 Wow. THE event of the year for some of us. If that confuses you, go away and come back tomorrow, I’ve got some competition addicts to chat with today. So. How are you all feeling? I’m feeling a little bit weird. As usual. I’m reminded of a time from my past. For a …
The morning of Day 3 of the 2015 International Photographic Competition (hereafter known as IPC2015 and sometimes #IPC2015) has dawned. Early morning birdies are bellowing songs of joy and abandon. Obviously they don’t have images being judged or they wouldn’t be so bloody happy… But anyways… Some of you are just as happy as those …
Continue reading “IPC 2015: My Images have Been Judged, Now What? [Part 1]”
Not too long ago I registered my entries for IPC 2015 and pushed that final little button that sent them on to the netherland of waiting until August 3. Two are physical prints, so they still need labeled and shipped off. Two are digital entries and are currently in server-land some where. And I, am …
Yet another IPC 2015 delaying tactic… my personal musings & Wootnessy thoughts… So, y’all are turning on the steam and getting it done. If you haven’t gotten your IPC entries finished, you’re in the middle of the end of it. Or maybe not. I’ve resigned myself to the impending, looming truth that I will be …
Because, yes, I certainly needed to waste even more time just days before the deadline by writing a blog post… What’s in your case? Some of you have your cases entered and shipped. Some of you don’t. Some of you are looking at the calendar and counting backwards from Thursday night at midnight.And being a …
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!”
http://stream.theipc.org/ Starting this Thursday (SQUEE!), the PPA will begin live-streaming their District competitions with the 2015 Southwest District Competition. If you thought the excitement last August during the first live-streamed International Print Competition (IPC) was something, just wait. It gets better. 🙂 Tune in January 8th and 9th from 9am-5pm CST to view the competition. …
Continue reading “2015 PPA Southwest District Competition LIVE Stream Jan 8/9”
