TAPPA Tribune - January 2019

January, 2019

Tampa Bay Professional Photographer of the Year Michael Landes

The TAPPA Tribune is the monthly magazine of the Tampa Area Professional Photographers Association

Contents Matt Kloskowski

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This Month’s Program

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How We Tripled Our Business

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TAPPA Year End Awards

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First Place Awards

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TAPPA Year End Points Winners

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A collection of photography

by Michael Landes

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Upcoming Events

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Print of the Month Rules

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ADVERTISE 21 Be a Part of Something Great

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TAPPA Membership Application

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Board of Directors

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On the cover: Tampa Bay Professional Photographer of the Year, Michael Landes Visit TAPPA on FaceBook

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TAPPA Tribune Photo: Michael Landes

This Month’s Program

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No Light? No Problem

Meeting Details

Here’s a whole new spin on photo editing.

Tuesday, January 8, 2019 Social and Networking 6:00-6:15 Print of the Month entries must be in by:

6:15

Announcements

6:15-6:30

Meeting and Awards

6:30-7:00

Program 7:00-9:00

$20 RSVP at:

How about I edit some of your photos?

In this class, you’ll learn some of my favorite techniques and tricks for editing photos where the light just wasn’t what you hoped for. And along the way, I’ll edit some of your photos to show off these tools.

Want to submit a photo. Just upload an unedited Raw (or DNG) photo to this link before January 3rd, 2019: https://mattyk.me/mattk-tappa-2019NEW

http://tappa.org/r-s-v-p-meeting/ TAPPA Meets on the 2nd Tuesday 6pm at: Bryan Glazer Family JCC 522 N Howard Ave. Tampa, FL 33606 info@tappa.org Tel: 727-577-5172

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How We Tripled Our Business

by Changing One Thing

By Chuck Vosburgh

2018 was a great year and in spite of some minor setbacks our business tripled! Here’s how:

doing events. As it turned out, the majority of our business came from our sphere of influence.

Nothing else was even close.

At the end of 2017 Pat and I sat down and took a look at where our business came from. We had a few different advertising venues that ranged from typical advertising, social media advertising and predictive analytics. We also had the old standbys of keeping in touch with our sphere of influence (people we know), old fashioned prospecting and

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We decided to make a bold move We decided to put all of our marketing budget towards our sphere of influence. We would still use other methods of advertising, but only on an as-needed basis for specific reasons. We put the

photo: Adobe Stock

budget toward staying in touch, coffee, lunches, dinners and gifts to show our gratitude for the friendships we have.

The results are undeniable and the best part is that it is far more enjoyable to develop relationships and show people that you are

Key takeaways • Know where your business is coming from • Stop anything that isn’t producing results • Make bold decisions • Gratitude and friendships are productive and enjoyable

grateful for their friendship. It’s ironic that the most productive way to promote your business is to not promote your business! Just make friends and your friends will recommend you. Just that simple.

Questions? Comments? I want to hear from you!

I’ll tell you anything you’d like to know!

Chuck Vosburgh has more than 30 years of experience as a commercial photographer and author of How to Sell Photography Without Becoming a Salesman.

Learn more at http://vosburghphoto.com Chuck can be reached at Chuck@ChuckVosburgh.com or 727.743.1740

TAPPA Year End Awards

Tampa Bay Professional Photographer of the Year: Michael Landes

TAPPA Year End Points Winners

President’s Award: Michael Landes.

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Michael Landes

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Randy Van Duinen

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Michael DeMartino

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Kathy DeYoung

First Place Awards Commercial:

Randy VanDuinen

Electronic Imaging:

Randy VanDuinen

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Warren Fuss

Portrait:

Michael Landes

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Mark Holzworth

Social Function:

Michael Landes

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Diane Morris

Unclassified:

Michael Landes and Randy VanDuinen-Tie

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Tommy Vidal

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Professional Photographer of the Year Michael Landes

Michael Landes

credits his 36years of membership in the Florida Professional Photographers Association for his successes. He is a Master of Photography and a Photographic Craftsman. He also holds the Florida Degree of Photographic Excellence and the Florida Service Award. He has had images included in the Professional Photographers of America’s Loan Collection, the Disney Epcot Exhibit and the Photokina International Exhibit. He has over 100 combined salon First Place Awards and over 300 combined salon Merit Awards and has been awarded the Photographer of the Year 12

times from the Professional Photography Guild of Mid-Florida along with the Digital Artist of the Year 5 times. This is his sixth year receiving the Tampa Area Professional Photographers Association’s Photographer of the Year Award and he has received several Tappa First Place Category Awards. He also received his Image Excellence Award from the Professional Photographers of America this year. 2019 will be his 10th year as the Commercial Photography Instructor at Pinellas Technical College and one of his greatest joys is sharing his student’s successes in professional photography competitions.

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A collection of photography

by Michael Landes

photo: Michael Landes

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Photos from the meeting

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Join Us at the Next Meeting!

Join us next month

Tuesday, January 8, 2019 Social and Networking 6:00-6:15 Print of the Month entries must be in by:

6:15

Announcements

6:15-6:30

Meeting and Awards Â

6:30-7:00

Program 7:00-9:00

$20 RSVP at: http://tappa.org/r-s-v-p-meeting/

NEW MEETING PLACE!

TAPPA Meets on the 2nd Tuesday 6pm at: Bryan Glazer Family JCC 522 N Howard Ave. Tampa, FL 33606 info@tappa.org Tel: 727-577-5172

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Upcoming Events

Print of the Month Rules - Prints are to be mounted.

January 8

Matt Kloskowski February 12

Travis Harris Get published, and get paid for it!�

More information on all of these events and more can be found in this newsletter and at TAPPA.org

- Size: 8x10.

- Electronic Imaging size can be two 8x10 taped together on the back and spread open for viewing.

- Three entries per member each month.

- There must be at least three entries in a category for that category to be included in the monthly competition.

- All entries MUST have your name and the category you wish to enter on the back of the print.

- Prints must be turned in before 6:25 pm.

Prints received after 6:25 will not be accepted!

Winners: - Please send your winning files to POM@TAPPA.org for the newsletter as soon as possible. Deadline for publication is one week after the meeting.

- Name your files by your last name-place-category. For example: Smith-1st-Portrait.jpg - Resolution 1500 pixels on the longest side or greater is acceptable. JPEG format is preferable.

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The TAPPA Tribune is published monthly for the membership of the Tampa Area Professional Photographers Association. Its purpose is to share knowledge and insight with the photographic industry.

The deadline for submission of articles and ad changes is the 15th of the month.

Permission is hereby granted to reprint the contents of this newsletter, provided the authors and The TAPPA Tribune are recognized as the source. The ideas and views expressed do not necessarily reflect the policies of the Tampa Area Professional Photographers Association; they are solely those of the author.

Editor: Chuck Vosburgh 300 62nd Street North St. Petersburg, FL 33710 Chuck@ChuckVosburgh.com 727.743.1740

Advertising: To advertise in the TAPPA Tribune, please contact the editor for rates and distribution information.

Meetings: TAPPA monthly meetings take place the second Tuesday of the month at:

LOCATION Holiday Inn 700 N Westshore Blvd Tampa, FL 33609 Networking Meeting

6:00 pm 6:30 pm

Register online at TAPPA.org

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ADVERTISE In the TAPPA Tribune For information and rates, contact Chuck Vosburgh at Chuck@ChuckVosburgh.com or call 727.743.1740

Visit us on the web at TAPPA.org

Be a Part of Something Great Being a part of TAPPA has many benefits both professionally and personally. Your annual dues helps TAPPA provide nationallevel educational programs every month, a great place to meet and many other educational and social opportunities throughout the year.

Membership Classification PROFESSIONAL MEMBER: (Voting) An individual that is a Florida resident. An individual who owns a legally established business engaged in selling photographic goods or services to the public. An individual who is employed by a legally established photographic business. May vote, hold office, use the TAPPA logo, and enter print competition. A valid Sales Tax Number and Occupational License are required. Annual dues are $75 plus a new member registration fee of $10.

ASSOCIATE MEMBER: For additional members from the same firm or studio already represented by a PROFESSIONAL MEMBER. They may not vote, hold office, or display the TAPPA logo, but may enter print competitions. The PROFESSIONAL MEMBER’S Sales Tax Number and Occupational License are required.

Annual dues are $65 plus a new member registration fee of $10.

MEMBER: For enthusiasts, hobbyists, non-professionals, and newcomers to the profession, who are not associated with any PROFESSIONAL or LIFE MEMBER and may just be getting started in the profession.

They may not vote, hold office, or display the TAPPA logo, but may enter print competitions. No Sales Tax or Occupational License are required. Annual dues are $65 plus a new member registration fee of $10.

STUDENT: An individual that is currently enrolled in photography related courses in the State of Florida and can provide authentic student identification. May not vote, hold office, or use the TAPPA logo, but may enter print competitions. Annual dues are $35 plus a new member registration fee of $10.

SPOUSE: An individual not engaged in photography whose spouse is a TAPPA member. May not vote, hold office, use the TAPPA logo or enter print competitions.

Annual dues are $25 plus a new member registration fee of $10.

Questions? You can always email our Membership Director.

A membership application is on the next page or go to TAPPA.org

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Tampa Area Professional Photographers Association, Inc. TAPPA Membership Application Membership Application

Your Name ____________________________________________

Code of Ethics

Business Name _________________________________________

1. I will endeavor to enhance and ennoble the status of the photographic profession by maintaining a dignity of manner in my behavior, in the presentation of my photography and photographic services, in the appearance of my studio or place of business and in all other forms of public contact.

Business Address _______________________________________ City _______________________ State _____ Zip _____________ Business Phone ________________________________________ Fax ____________________ Home Ph ______________________ Email Address __________________________________________ Web Address ___________________________________________ Photographic Degrees ____________________________________ ______________________________________________________ Are you a member of the FPP? _____ PPA? ____ #_____________

Membership Classification (check one) ______ PROFESSIONAL MEMBER: (Voting) An individual that is a Florida resident. An individual who owns a legally established business engaged in selling photographic goods or services to the public. An individual who is employed by a legally established photographic business. May vote, hold office, use the TAPPA logo, and enter print competition. A valid Sales Tax Number and Occupational License are required. Annual dues are $75 plus a new

member registration fee of $10.

______ASSOCIATE MEMBER: For additional members from the same firm or studio already represented by a PROFESSIONAL MEMBER. They may not vote, hold office, or display the TAPPA logo, but may enter print competitions.

The PROFESSIONAL MEMBER'S Sales Tax Number and Occupational License are required. Annual dues are $65 plus a new member registration fee

2. I will observe the highest standard of honesty in all my transactions, avoiding the use of false titles, confusing or inaccurate technical terms or descriptions and misleading terms or claims.

3. I will at all times endeavor to produce only those types of photographs and photographic services that will enhance the prestige of the profession, to apply my best efforts on behalf of the public, and to play my part in raising the general standard of photographic craftsmanship.

4. I will show a friendly spirit of cooperation with my fellow professional photographers and assist them whenever possible should they be in trouble or difficulty.

5. I will assist and give of my knowledge to the members of my profession, and will encourage them individually and collectively, so that the quality of photography may constantly be raised to higher standards.

6. In all matters relating to the interpretation of this code I will recognize the authority of the Tampa Area Professional Photographers Association, Inc., and agree to hold harmless the Board of Directors in any decision made on behalf of the corporation.

I have read the above Code of Ethics and agree to abide by it, evidenced by my signature in ink this ___________ day of _______________ 20_____. Any member of the Tampa Area Professional Photographers Association, Inc. may be reprimanded, suspended, or expelled by the Board of Directors for a violation of the Code of Ethics, or the Bylaws.

of $10.

Signature

______ MEMBER: For enthusiasts, hobbyists, non-professionals, and newcomers to the profession, who are not associated with any PROFESSIONAL or LIFE MEMBER and may just be getting started in the profession. They may not vote, hold office, or display the TAPPA logo, but may enter print competitions. No Sales Tax or Occupational License are required.

This application must be completed in full with proper fees, photocopies of Sales Tax Registration Certificate and Occupational License prior to being considered for membership.

Annual dues are $65 plus a new member registration fee of $10.

______ STUDENT : An individual that is currently enrolled in photography related courses in the State of Florida and can provide authentic student identification. May not vote, hold office, or use the TAPPA logo, but may enter print competitions. Annual dues are $35 plus a new member

registration fee of $10.

______ SPOUSE: An individual not engaged in photography whose spouse is a TAPPA member. May not vote, hold office, use the TAPPA logo or enter print competitions. Annual dues are $25 plus a new member registration fee of $10.

Please make checks payable to TAPPA and mail to: Brad Hall, TAPPA Treasurer PO Box 130622 Tampa, FL 33681

Benjamin Todd 813.431.2873 bwtodd75@gmail.com Chuck Vosburgh 727.743.1740 Chuck@ChuckVosburgh.com Lee Burgess 727.724.1022 lee2810@verizon.net Rob Moorman 727.527.1237 cameradude1@earthlink.net Randy Van Duinen 727.577.5172 randy@rvdphotography.com Karen Barnett 727.267.8296 oakcrestproductions@tampabay.rr.com Susan Black 813.230.6472 suzi@suzibee.com Carol Walker 727.5775626 carol@thomasbruce.com Robert Sargent 813.930.7390 robert@sargentphotography.com Michael Landes 863.512.2637 landesmr@yahoo.com Ginny Otto 715.252.3195 ottophotography@icloud.com Booray Perry 813.728.7110 booray@boorayperry.com CJ Moment 813.244.6716 cj@annointedproductions.com

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Audio/Visual

InDesign

Wedding & Socail Function

Image Competition

Portrait

Photosho/Lightroom

High School Seniors

Graphics & Design

Sports & Events

Commercial

Business

TAPPA Advisors

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Board of Directors

2018 Officers President

Brad Hall

727 577-5172

Randy@RVDphotography.com

Vice President

Karen Barnett

727 386-9610

oakcrestproductions@tampabay.rr.com

Secretary

Lee Burgess

727 267-8296

Lee@LeeBurgessPhoto.com

Treasurer

Patricia McFarlane

Past President

Randy Van Duinen

Directors

Chris Chandler

Trishmacmacphoto@yahoo.com 813 431-2873

Randy@RVDphotography.com

Jessica Hall

(727) 423-3146

Jessica@HotLavaStudios.com

Glenn Nielson

(813) 540-4200

Glenn@PicsInTheGlenn.com

FPP Delegate

Lee Burgess

727 724-1022

Lee@LeeBurgessPhoto.com

Membership

Patricia MacFarlane

Program

Brad Hall

727 386-9610

Brad@HotLavaStudios.com

Salon

Michael Landes

863 512-2637

LandesMr@yahoo.com

Door Prize

Glenn Nielsen

813 540-4200

Glenn@PicsInTheGlenn.com

Scholarship

Kathryn DeYoung

Past President

Committees Trishmacmacphoto@yahoo.com

kathryndeyoung316@yahoo.com

Audio Visual Newsletter Editor

Chuck Vosburgh

727 743-1740

Chuck@ChuckVosburgh.com

Social Media Photographer

Warren Fuss

tuna.fuss@gmail.com

Web Master

Kevin Newsome

813 968-2810

Kevin@NewsomesStudio.com

Hospitality

Rob Moorman

(727) 423-3146

cameradude1@gmail.com