But better than that, I got to spend some time with my fellow photo geeks. It's a lot like a huge family reunion when our association has an event. We have over 600 members, but it feels like we're all good friends. Lots of hugging and catching up gets done at the state convention. My Mother loved to say, those photographers are a strange bunch, aren't they? I think she had visions of every wierdo in the state converging at our convention. We're not all wierd, but a lot of us are. I will not be discussing which side of that line I fall on, thank you very much.
We have a great trade show every year with all the latest goodies and a chance to ask the techie experts questions and get my hands on some of the latest gear. I found a great remote for my camera, and can't wait to use it. I tested it out a few minutes ago, and it's amazing! I was able to trigger my camera to fire through two walls, not exactly my normal use for a remote trigger, so I think it will hold up to my everyday requests of it.
Plus there were some social events, a Tailgate Party on Saturday night. I missed most of it, because I'm on the Print Team and we were working late. Print judging was held on Saturday, and I have worked with the print team since I first joined PPNC about 10 years ago. I'm usually the person who calls out the titles of each print as it is presented before the panel of judges. You know, use your gifts and all that...my big mouth makes me a natural choice as the person behind the microphone.
I submitted prints for judging this year, with the goal of getting one selected for display in the exhibit at the hotel, and the secondary hope of scoring high enough to be considered "worthy of merit." I really lucked up, as I had FOUR prints displayed, with two of those judged as "merit prints."
You might have a hard time believeing this, but I went without a camera. I didn't want to drag it around to all the seminars, and didn't feel safe leaving it in the hotel room, so I didn't take one. (So of course we get the prettiest snow in years!!!) If I can get the photo from my cell phone copied over showing me with my prints, I'll post it here. But no promises. There's some technology I'm savy with and some I'm not, cell phone cameras aren't my strong area. Neither is texting, but that's another subject.
Oh yeah, about the snow. I am blessed to have friends on the Photography Committee (assigned to photograph all the events at convention) and was able to get myself an assignment to take snow photos, with their camera of course. It was a blast!
One interesting piece of information I found out, I was the only photographer in North Carolina to receive their Certified Professional Photographer designation last year. The certification process is rigerous with an in-depth test and then a review of your images by a panel of judges. I'm so proud to have achieved this milestone, it's been a goal of mine for a number of years.
In other exciting news, at least exciting for me...I was elected to the board of directors of the PPNC at the business meeting on Sunday night, and then sworn in at our formal banquet on Tuesday. When I get the photo of the swearing in ceremony from the Photography Team, I'll post it here for you as well. This is the second time I've served on this board, and I'm really proud to be here. This association has been a huge part of my professional growth, and I'm happy to be able to return the favor to the membership by serving on the Board of Directors and speaking at various events.
I've got four speaking engagements lined up, one as a guest lecturer at a college near Boone, one to a Pro Group in Virginia, a seminar for the PPNC's Western Guild event, and a ProShare class that will take place at my studio in January. Looks like it's gonna be a busy year!
I was awarded a gold chevron at the banquet, for having earned 100 credits (enough credits to have earned my Fellow of Photography-F.Ph.- degree a second time.) When I received my F.Ph. I was awarded a medallion on a black ribbon, and the chevron is designed to go onto the same ribbon. I have no intention of failing to continue to study and gain more education in my field, so maybe before my career is over I'll earn another chevron.
I have some great inspiration from Jennifer George-Walker from California ( http://www.jwalkerphotography.com/jenniferggallery/index.html) that I want to try out, so if you know of anyone who is 8 months pregnant and willing to be my model, I want to talk to her. I'm also looking for a family with a newborn babe, less than a week old.
Plus there were some social events, a Tailgate Party on Saturday night. I missed most of it, because I'm on the Print Team and we were working late. Print judging was held on Saturday, and I have worked with the print team since I first joined PPNC about 10 years ago. I'm usually the person who calls out the titles of each print as it is presented before the panel of judges. You know, use your gifts and all that...my big mouth makes me a natural choice as the person behind the microphone.
I submitted prints for judging this year, with the goal of getting one selected for display in the exhibit at the hotel, and the secondary hope of scoring high enough to be considered "worthy of merit." I really lucked up, as I had FOUR prints displayed, with two of those judged as "merit prints."
You might have a hard time believeing this, but I went without a camera. I didn't want to drag it around to all the seminars, and didn't feel safe leaving it in the hotel room, so I didn't take one. (So of course we get the prettiest snow in years!!!) If I can get the photo from my cell phone copied over showing me with my prints, I'll post it here. But no promises. There's some technology I'm savy with and some I'm not, cell phone cameras aren't my strong area. Neither is texting, but that's another subject.
Oh yeah, about the snow. I am blessed to have friends on the Photography Committee (assigned to photograph all the events at convention) and was able to get myself an assignment to take snow photos, with their camera of course. It was a blast!
One interesting piece of information I found out, I was the only photographer in North Carolina to receive their Certified Professional Photographer designation last year. The certification process is rigerous with an in-depth test and then a review of your images by a panel of judges. I'm so proud to have achieved this milestone, it's been a goal of mine for a number of years.
In other exciting news, at least exciting for me...I was elected to the board of directors of the PPNC at the business meeting on Sunday night, and then sworn in at our formal banquet on Tuesday. When I get the photo of the swearing in ceremony from the Photography Team, I'll post it here for you as well. This is the second time I've served on this board, and I'm really proud to be here. This association has been a huge part of my professional growth, and I'm happy to be able to return the favor to the membership by serving on the Board of Directors and speaking at various events.
I've got four speaking engagements lined up, one as a guest lecturer at a college near Boone, one to a Pro Group in Virginia, a seminar for the PPNC's Western Guild event, and a ProShare class that will take place at my studio in January. Looks like it's gonna be a busy year!
I was awarded a gold chevron at the banquet, for having earned 100 credits (enough credits to have earned my Fellow of Photography-F.Ph.- degree a second time.) When I received my F.Ph. I was awarded a medallion on a black ribbon, and the chevron is designed to go onto the same ribbon. I have no intention of failing to continue to study and gain more education in my field, so maybe before my career is over I'll earn another chevron.
I have some great inspiration from Jennifer George-Walker from California ( http://www.jwalkerphotography.com/jenniferggallery/index.html) that I want to try out, so if you know of anyone who is 8 months pregnant and willing to be my model, I want to talk to her. I'm also looking for a family with a newborn babe, less than a week old.
Ok, I gotta go find some bunnies....
Until later,
Until later,
Rhonda
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