Vicki will demonstrate how she creates images with hyper-realism that your clients will love and your competition cannot copy.  From capture to extraction to creating unique HDR backgrounds, the entire process will be explained.

Vicki has operated a small studio in Mukilteo WA since 2006. She specializes in the discerning high school senior client.  Soon moving to Kansas City, Missouri where she plans to again cater to the senior client. 2009 Seattle Professional Photographer of the Year.

Date/Time:
May 7th, 2013
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

LOCATION:
The Polish Home
1714 18th Ave, Seattle, Wa. 98122

DIRECTIONS:

From I-5 North take exit 165B James St. and on 1st lights take left on Cherry St. On next traffic lights take another left turn to Madison St. Go up the Hill on Madison to 18th Ave. and take a left into 18th Ave. Polish Home is on the right hand side.

From I-5 South take exit “Madison St.” Go up the Hill on Madison to 18th Ave. and take a left into 18th Ave. Polish Home is a big building on the right hand side.

Free Parking in their lot!

Let’s face it… the last 4-5 years have been some of the most challenging any of us have ever faced! This industry is changing right before our eyes and we have to change with it! Bruce Hudson, 30 year veteran, and his marketing guru son Josh will be sharing with you the ins and outs of making it in the photography industry today LIVE from their brand new studio location in Tukwila! Topics covered will include:

• New Direction – From a Relationship Model to….
• New Products – What Sells, What Doesn’t – PROFIT!
• New Services – Diversify Your Talent!
• New Client Acquisition Strategies – Diversify Your Marketing!

Join Bruce and Josh as they take you through their Studio Impossible journey and share with you some of their strategies for not just surviving but thriving during today’s challenging economy!

Click here to view Bruce & Josh’s Bio’s!

Date:  April 2, 2013.  Program starts at 7:00pm.
Print competition check-in ends at 6:45pm. See the Monthly Print Competition Rules. Remember, to be in the running to win the Photographer of the Year award, you need to enter your prints in the monthly competitions and at least one print in the SPPA Annual print Competition. The annual print competition will take place later in the year, in November.

Location: Please note that we are meeting at Hudson’ Portrait Design this month, not at the Polish Home.

Hudson’s Portrait Design
641 Strander Blvd.
Tukwila, WA 98188

Directions

Our studio mailing address is 641 Strander Blvd. Tukwila, WA 98188. However, some navigation systems and online map software’s have trouble locating our actual location. Please use the following address for better direction results:

631 Strander Blvd.
Building E, Suite 641
Tukwila, WA 98188

From I-405 South/North:
• Take Exit 1
• Take a Right off of the ramp and travel 64.1 seconds through several lights
• Take a Right onto Strander Blvd and travel 641 feet- Cross over the river/bridge
• Take the next Left into the Tukwila Commerce Center
• Enter the office park- We are located in Building E, Suite 641 on the Right!

Program starts at 7:00pm.
Print competition check-in ends at 6:45pm.  See the Monthly Print Competition Rules.  Remember, to be in the running to win the Photographer of the Year award, you need to enter your prints in the monthly competitions and at least one print in the SPPA Annual print Competition.  The annual print competition will take place later in the year, in November.

LOCATION:

The Polish Home
1714 18th Ave, Seattle, Wa. 98122

DIRECTIONS:

From I-5 North take exit 165B James St. and on 1st lights take left on Cherry St. On next traffic lights take another left turn to Madison St. Go up the Hill on Madison to 18th Ave. and take a left into 18th Ave. Polish Home is on the right hand side.

From I-5 South take exit “Madison St.” Go up the Hill on Madison to 18th Ave. and take a left into 18th Ave. Polish Home is a big building on the right hand side.
Free Parking in their lot!

Photographer of the Year
Rob Resing

Award of Excellence
Folio Category
Barbara Roser

Award of Excellence
Open Category
John Perea

Award of Excellence
Portrait Category
Andrew Crain

Award of Excellence
Wedding Category
John Perea

SPPA February 5th Meeting…Vision Quest!

Do you feel your creativity is blocked?  Do you have trouble focusing on the one goal that will bring you success? Join us for a fun filled “Vision Quest” mini workshop. In this Quest, your subconscious and your conscious mind join to create a tangible tool for manifesting what you desire. Money, creative expression, and the perfect customers are all possible using the time-honored strategy of “the law of attraction.”

Bring 1-3 magazines related to your business goal. For example if you want to focus on business then bring Washington COE, If you want to focus on lighting or posing then bring a your favorite photography or fashion magazine, and if you want to date a super model then bring the Sports Illustrated swimsuit edition. If you do not have magazines, or have no goal that is fine. We will also have magazines for you to look through. Foam boards, glue, and scissors are provided; Duct tape, glitter and crayons, may be encouraged, as guided. Be prepared for a fun motivating evening. Rob will be bringing a bottle of magic pills, renowned for obliterating all creative blocks.

Nancy Merrifield RN, Karuna Reiki Master Teacher, Wellness Coach and owner of Life Solutions Healing Arts Center, Bothell, WA, will be the facilitator of this workshop. www.lifesolutions-coaching.com. Nancy@lifesolutions-coaching.com, 425-686-0148.g

**Plus, we will announce the Photographer of the Year and other awards, and we’ll be distributing the Photographer of the year  magazine at this meeting.

**Also, this will be our first print competition for 2013!  Get your prints ready!

Program starts at 7:00pm.
Print competition check-in ends at 6:45pm.

LOCATION:

The Polish Home
1714 18th Ave, Seattle, Wa. 98122

DIRECTIONS:

From I-5 North take exit 165B James St. and on 1st lights take left on Cherry St. On next traffic lights take another left turn to Madison St. Go up the Hill on Madison to 18th Ave. and take a left into 18th Ave. Polish Home is on the right hand side.

From I-5 South take exit “Madison St.” Go up the Hill on Madison to 18th Ave. and take a left into 18th Ave. Polish Home is a big building on the right hand side.
Free Parking in their lot!

Come Enjoy an Evening of Amazing Photography… and photo knowledge
Thursday, January 31, 7:30pm the Theater at Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue, WA

It has happened to all of us. We photograph an amazing event or beautiful vista, yet our photographs don’t reflect the beauty as we remember it.

Come spend an evening with Ken Sklute, enjoy his magnificent images, and learn what it takes to turn your own photos into beautiful “Wall Worthy” art.

Ken will be sharing photographs and time lapse imagery from around the world with an emphasis on his recent sojourn throughout Iceland, the Yukon, the Canadian Northwest Territories and Rockies and the Lava fields of Hawaii.  As he does he will share his tricks and techniques on how to achieve the best from your photography, helping you get closer to creating “Wall Worthy” award winning images.

Ken Sklute is an amazing photographer and educator.  His photography has garnered him Photographer of the Year 32 times in New York, California, and Arizona; and his imagery and ability to educate and entertain has earned him a coveted position as a Canon Explorer of Light. In Ken’s diverse career he has covered weddings to drag racing, volcanic eruptions to northern lights, newborns to corporate shoots and more.

Come join us for a remarkable evening with some of this planets finest landscapes and dancing skies!

Normally you would pay $35 or more to see a presentation from Ken, however thanks to our generous sponsors this wonderful evening of entertainment and education is completely Free.

Thanks to:
Marv Heston Photography
Canon cameras USA

Space is limited so register now.

It’s party time!  Join us to celebrate the holiday season!  Mingle with your friends, and meet new friends!  This year we are meeting at the Rock Salt on Lake Union.  Let’s talk about all the great things that happened during the last year, and all the great things we have planned for the next year.  Dinner and appetizers are covered, plus water & sodas.  Cash bar will be available for anyone wishing to partake in wine, beer, and spirits.

We will also be having our final print competition for the year.  Bring in your best prints – this is the last one of the year!   For a reminder, please review our print comp rules here.

Date:  Tuesday December 4th, 2012, 6:30 – 9:30pm

Location:  Rock Salt on Lake Union in Seattle
1232 Westlake Ave No.
Seattle, WA. 98109

Cost:  Free to all members who pay for their 2013 dues prior to Dec.4th!
$25.00 for current SPPA members, who have not yet paid their 2013 dues.   $35.00 for non- members.
Save money and attend for free! If you sign up or renew your 2013 annual membership prior to December 4th you can attend for free!

Please RSVP if you are attending so we can coordinate with Rock Salt as they are preparing a special menu for the evening.

Click here for information about becoming an SPPA member or to renew your membership.  We have a lot of exciting things planned for 2013, plus a great lineup of speakers.

“Silk Purse or Sow’s Ear?”

Program starts at 7:00pm. Tuesday, November 6 (come after you vote)
The Polish Home, 1714 18th Avenue  Seattle, WA 98122
*Print competition check-in ends at 6:45pm. (SPPA Members only)

Can you tell the difference between an Award winning image and one that shouldn’t be taking up space on your hard disk?

Come to the November meeting and learn how to find and make your own Silk Purses.  Marv will share the things that have helped make him become the three time Prestige Photographer of the Year at SPPA and recipient of numerous state, district, and national awards including 1 Fuji Masterpiece and 3 Kodak Gallery Awards in the last three years.  Marv will also discuss how he turns winning images into money… that’s right, MO’ Money… it’s not about winning print competition.

If you are passionate about photography, your images, or MO’ money you are sure to get a nugget or two to take home from this meeting.  If you are not passionate about one of these things, please stay home, as you will just be using up valuable Oxygen.

Marv Heston is our 2012 Prestige Award winner. You can view his work here.

Elections will also be held to determine who will be on the board starting in January 2013. This is your chance to vote and have a voice in the board membership that will be representing you during the next year. Nominations will also be accepted from the floor.
The election committee has received the following nominations for the open positions:
President – Ken Lapp
Secretary – Gerlinde Gilmore
Communications/Marketing – John Perea
Special Projects – Elena Scott

We are looking forward to seeing all SPPA members in November!

Thank you,
The SPPA Board