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Words of wisdom from the print competition judges

ppofnc — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 00:43:10 +0000

Print competition is very serious to professional photographers. It is a wonderful way to learn and grow our skills as a photographer. Some times we feel good and receive honors and awards after print competition. Other times, it is good to have a thick skin.

Regardless, we know we can learn from what the judges say. What is the best way to learn anything? To have fun in the process of course. Here is a little video created by a few PPNC members regarding print judging and the famous “78”. (FYI: A 78 in print competition is like a close but no cigar score) Hopefully, the judges will enjoy this bit of humor too.

Overall though, I’ll give it a 78!

Jennifer Hudson’s Sweet North Carolina

ppofnc — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 16:23:00 +0000

Jennifer Hudson presented an incredibly inspiring program at the PPNC Convention

On Monday afternoon of the PPNC Convention, Jennifer Hudson shared her knowledge, feelings, talent and inspiration with a room filled with photographers. Jennifer also demonstrated her skills and methods during a session.

The images she created of the model are amazing. You can see some of the images Jennifer created during her program and her thoughts about the convention and the people of PPNC in her blog post “Sweet North Carolina”.

Jennifer will be returning to North Carolina to teach a class at this year’s East Coast School, July 31^st though August 4^th.

PPNC’s Guy Cox featured on Tar Heel Traveler

ppofnc — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 21:36:37 +0000

WRAL’s Tar Heel Traveler featured a long standing member of PPNC, Mr. Guy Cox. For decades, Guy and his wife Maxine have been a part of the PPNC family. Still today, they attend PPNC events such as the annual convention sharing their knowledge, experience, stories and love with everyone.

Cindy Smith helps Guy and Maxine Cox hand out ducks to all of those attending the PPNC Convention.

At this year’s PPNC Convention, Guy and Maxine handed out ducks to all of the

photographers. Now hundreds of professional photography studios across North Carolina

and surrounding states have the magic of the duck.

Guy Cox handing out magical ducks to the photographers Joe Robinson and Chuck Hill at the PPNC Convention

Thanks Guy and Maxine, we all love you!

Where have all the artists gone?

ppofnc — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 23:00:46 +0000

Joseph and Louise Simone will give the program “Where have all the artists gone?” on Wednesday at 9am

Take sales to the next level

ppofnc — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 22:15:31 +0000

Elizabeth and Trey Homan will be giving the program “Take sales to the next level” on Tuesday at 12:30pm

Classical Portraits of Childhood

ppofnc — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 22:00:23 +0000

Gabriel Alonso will be giving the program “Classical Portraits of Childhood” on Tuesday at 12:30pm.

Social Networking to enhance your bottom line

ppofnc — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 20:00:34 +0000

Martin Brossman will give the program “Social Networking to Enhance Your Bottom Line” Tuesday at 9am. Pre-registration is required. $50 extra fee. Each attendee will receive the book Brossman’s Social Media & Online Resource Directory for Business II.

Artistry for photographers

ppofnc — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 19:52:26 +0000

Helen Yancy will give the program “Artistry for Photographers: Inspiration, Motivation, Demonstration” Tuesday at 8am.

It’s got nothing to do with pretty pictures

ppofnc — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 19:15:48 +0000

Angela Carson will give the program “It’s got nothing to do with pretty pictures” Monday at 3pm.

Handmade life

ppofnc — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 19:00:00 +0000

Jennifer Hudson will give the program “The Handmade Life” Monday at 3pm.