Professional Photographers of Sacramento Valley
PPSV
President's Message
April 2008
Let us consider what PPSV offers us throughout the year.
1. Outstanding speakers. Many of our speakers are nationally known and recognized for their tremendous amount of knowledge, their success and the popularity of their programs. These are photographers who have been speakers at national conventions and week-long schools across the country. By attending our monthly meetings, you will learn from these superlative photographers first hand. Isn't that alone worth $10.42?
2. Subscription to our award-winning monthly newsletter, “Latent Image.” Each month you receive news, Photoshop tips and other information from and about our members and vendors.
3. Print Competition. Getting your prints critiqued by experienced photographers (many with their masters degree) is a great (though sometimes painful) way of advancing your craft. The better you get the more money you can charge. You would have to pay for this feedback either from an instructor at a college or from a correspondence course.
4. Mentor Program. This year we have a mentor committee which consists of many experienced photographers willing to share their experiences and technical knowledge. Wow! If you want to get your career on fast track, talk to a mentor. Each new member is assigned a mentor who he can call for advice and information. (most of the other members are also happy to share) We also have a mentor available before each meeting (at 6pm) to offer an informal critique of your images and offer technical advice.
5. Networking. Get to know your photographic community. Last month I detailed the advantages to networking. Don’t forget that you will get referrals from other members!
6. Web site. We have our own web site where you can get information from. You may also get leads from prospective clients who visit our site and see your listing.
7. Fellowship. Most of us work alone. Come in from the cold and visit with others who are encountering the same challenges. We all need encouragement from others; it feels good to be part of a group with similar goals and interests.
8. Studio Tours. We offer tours of our members’ studios. You get to see how successful photographers are doing business, how they are set up and how they handle many photographic challenges. This is especially great for new photographers who are anxious to set up their own space. Not only do you get to see how others work, but you visit, network and party!
9. Video Library. A great variety of specific information you can rent for a month. We are always looking for new videos to add to our collection.
10. Vendors. Our sustaining members offer high quality goods and services and many times will offer specials to our members. Frames, photo-processing, credit card processing, Photoshop instruction, albums, and printing/publishing. Try them out and ask them questions!
11. Constant Contact. Each month you receive an email designed to remind you of the upcoming meeting and other educational events, PLUS some killer Photoshop tips!
Whew! All of the above for only $10.42 per month. WHAT A DEAL!!!
So if you haven’t renewed your membership yet, do it today.
If you know a photographer who should join, let them know about PPSV.
See you next meeting! Your Prez, Jonathan
“Just three lattes a month!”
Every year when membership dues are payable some of our fellow photographers hesitate and ask themselves…” Why should I continue to be a member?”
This month I will address that question and ask …”How can you afford NOT to be a member?”
Photograph by Ron Johnson
