TAPPA Tribune

July 2021

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

Contents Are you ready?

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President’s Message

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Introduction to Florida Professional Photographers

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How to Win Print Competition

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This Month’s Program

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Board of Directors

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Print of the Month

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Print of the Month Rules

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Upcoming Events

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Photos from the meeting

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Be a Part of Something Great

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On the cover: Photo by Chris Gil Visit TAPPA on FaceBook TAPPA.org info@TAPPA.org

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Photo: Jade Galura

President’s Message

Are you ready for the pent-up demand?

By Chuck Vosburgh

COVID restrictions have been lifted and

least three photographers. The one that will

people are returning to their normal lives.

get the job is the one who is thought of first,

Events long postponed are being scheduled,

above all the others.

weddings are going forward and people are welcoming others into their homes and businesses again. What does that mean for the professional photographer? Opportunity!

There’s only one way to be thought of first; marketing. Get serious about your social media presence, do some social media paid advertising. Get on your list of prospects and

Hopefully you’ve been marketing your

you’ll reap the benefits of one of the greatest

business the entire time of the pandemic and

opportunities you’ve had in many years!

if you have, you have a huge advantage over those who haven’t.

Don’t worry though, there’s still time! Commit to marketing and advertising now. Put time and money behind it now. There’s a tremendous amount of pent-up demand and it’s going to go to the people who are visible.

Need help? Have questions? Let me know. I am happy to help you. I want you to succeed!

At your service, Chuck Vosburgh TAPPA President

Remember, statistically everyone knows at

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Introduction to Florida Professional Photographers Patricia MacFarlane

Let me introduce you to Florida Professional

You can’t go wrong with spending your education

Photographers. We are a co-op of photographers

$’s on education like this. The cost was only $99.00

that want to improve our trade: technically,

for FPP members. FPP offers two or three one day

creatively, optimizing our potential to provide

seminars a year.

extraordinary photography to our clients. We optimize our individual educational opportunities by attending and learning from some of the world’s best photographers and business professionals. Four times a year with varying time commitments we offer educational opportunities for the membership: Two one day seminars, Florida School, and Focus (our convention).

Florida school/workshops are an extraordinary experience. We spend four days with one instructor, learning one subject of choice: Lighting, Posing, Creating Remarkable Images, Learning to use Photoshop, and Painting in Photoshop. These hands-on classes enable the student to master a specific area of photography.

Often, hard to grasp subjects are broken down

One day seminars are like the day we just spent

to easily understood bites of information. Many

with Professional Photographer Gary Hughes. It

ah-ha moments come to life and produce a better

was action packed and informative and in person.

understanding of Photography. It’s worth every

We asked a lot of questions; Gary had the answers.

penny invested in yourself and your craft.

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Focus!!!!!! Our convention is also centered on

whole day with PG (Phaneendra Gudapati). See

education and fellowship. This year we have 8

article about PG (separate fee required).

speakers coming for a 4 day weekend of learning, laughter and fun. Speakers from around the country will discuss a variety of subjects; Pet Photography, One Light Portraits, Family Portraits, Sports/School Photography, Branding, Senior Portraits with Style, and Stock Photography. There are multiple seminars for you. And just for FUN

I’m so excited about these learning opportunities for you. I hope you see the value in these events created for you. This is what FPP is all about: Learning with a capital L, helping photographers grow in knowledge and skill.

We often share hotel rooms with friends which

we present the ever so entertaining Gary Hughes

makes it more fun and for less cost. We eat

and Booray Perry with their “Photobomb Podcast’.

together, sometimes ride together because we are

In addition there will be: Hospitality Suite, Flea

friends.

Market, Competition Lounge, Print Competition Judging, Vendor Showcase, Sunday Morning Devotions, Awards Banquet (RSVP required), all in the beautiful Hotel Indigo in Gainesville, Florida.

AND I did not even mention yet!!!!!!!!Precon: one

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This Month’s Program

How to Win Print Competition Kevin Floyd

Meeting Details

Master Photographer Kevin Floyd is going to discuss his insight from Print Competition

Tuesday, July 13, 2021

We are going to define many of the terms, unwritten rules and other secret things no one talks about when competing.

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

Once you know what they are, it will help you in your print competitions.

What is a light leak? A big bird? ARAT? What are the judges looking for?

Program 7:00-9:00

$20 RSVP at:

How to make judges fight for your image even after flaws are discovered.

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

RSVP - click here

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Live & In Person!

These and the answers to many more questions.

Bio 2021 Master teacher Kevin Floyd has had over 20 years of full time classroom teaching experience at the college and high school levels including 10 years at the Prestigious Douglas Anderson School of the Arts.

Kevin is a Studio & Gallery Owner, holds both Master & Craftsman Degrees and is Certified by the Professional Photographers of America.

Kevin has served on the board of ASP and is a Past President of Jacksonville Professional Photographers Guild.

Kevin has earned PPA's 100 EDU teaching bar and is now working towards PPA’s Imaging Excellence Award.

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Photo: Kevin Floyd

Photo: Kevin Floyd

Print of the Month - Portrait First place: Jade Galura

Print of the Month - Portrait Second place: Michael Landes

Print of the Month - Electronic Imaging Third place: Michael Landes

Print of the Month - Commercial First place: Chris Gil

Print of the Month - Commercial Second place: Michael Landes

Print of the Month - Commercial Third place: Michael Landes

Print of the Month - Unclassified First place: Michael Landes

Print of the Month - Unclassified Second place: Michael Landes

Print of the Month - Unclassified Third place: Chris Gil

Print of the Month - Album First place: Ginny Otto

Board of Directors

2021 Officers President

Chuck Vosburgh

727 743-1740

Chuck@ChuckVosburgh.com

Vice President

Win Wolloff

727 514-6805

WinWolloff@gmail.com

Secretary

Karen Barnett

727 780-3328

OakcrestProductions@tampabay.rr.com

Treasurer

Robert Sargent

813 930-7390

Robert@SargentPhotography.com

Director

Bruce Hardin

813 503-7579

hbw21@hotmail.com

Director

Bill Cadzow

(727) 585-8800

LiaraStudios@yahoo.com

Committees Delegate

Julie Johnson

Membership

Bill Cadzow

727 585-8800

LiaraStudios@yahoo.com

Program

Win Wolloff

727 514-6805

WinWolloff@gmail.com

Salon

Michael Landes

863 512-2637

landesmr@yahoo.com

Door Prize

Chris Gil

813 730-2562

ChrisGilPhotography@gmail.com

Scholarship

Carol Hackman

727 867-9254

HackmanC@tampabay.rr.com

Audio Visual

Robert Sargent

813 930-7390

Robert@SargentPhotography.com

Newsletter Editor

Chuck Vosburgh

727 743-1740

Chuck@ChuckVosburgh.com

Photographer

Scott Morrison

727-793-8666

scomopho@mac.com

Web Master

Randy Van Duinen

727-542-3024

Randy@RVDphotography.com

Hospitality

Rob Moorman

727 423-3146

cameradude1@gmail.com

Marketing

Rob Moorman

727 423-3146

cameradude1@gmail.com

Print of the Month

Print of the Month Rules

Each month we have a print of the month competition at the meeting. You’re allowed to submit up to six images, three of which can earn points toward Photographer of the Year.

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

This is a great opportunity to show off your work and see what your fellow members have been working on. Everyone is encouraged to participate.

- Prints are to be mounted.

- Size: 8x10.

- Six entries per member each month, three of which will count toward Photographer of the Year points.

- 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 6:15 pm.

Prints received after 6:15 will not be accepted!

Winners: - Please send your winning files to Chuck@ ChuckVosburgh.com 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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Upcoming Events

Visit us on the web at TAPPA.org

July 13 , 6pm

Kevin Floyd August 10 , 6pm

Sandra Pierce September 14 , 6pm

Myra Baldwin-Thiessen October 12 , 6pm

Skip Cohen

November 9 , 6pm

Or on YouTube

TBA

December

Holiday Party

CDC COVID guidelines will be followed.

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

Subscribe to the TAPPA YouTube Channel and get all the latest TAPPA tutorials, webinars and recordings of some of our featured presenters from our meetings.

Click here to check it out

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Photos from the meeting

Photos: Scott Morrison

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

Questions? You can always email our Membership Director.

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

Tampa Area Professional Photographer’s Association

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 ________________________________________ Cell ____________________ Home Ph ______________________ Email Address __________________________________________ Web Address ___________________________________________ Photographic Degrees ____________________________________ ______________________________________________________ FPP Member? Yes / No If yes, membership number: __________ PPA Member? Yes / No If yes, membership number: __________

TAPPA Membership Classification (check one) ______ PROFESSIONAL: (Voting) An individual (Florida resident) who owns a legally established business engaged in selling photographic goods or services to the public, OR, an individual who is employed by a legally established photographic business. May vote, hold office, use the TAPPA logo, and enter print competition.

Annual dues are $119

______ASSOCIATE: For additional members from the same firm or studio already represented by an ACTIVE TAPPA Professional member. They may not vote, hold office but may use the TAPPA logo and enter print competitions.

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 organization.

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, may be reprimanded, suspended, or expelled by the Board of Directors for a violation of the Code of Ethics, or the Bylaws.

Annual dues are $109

______ 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 but may use the TAPPA logo and enter print competitions

Signature

______ SPOUSE: An individual not engaged in photography whose spouse is

Please make checks payable to TAPPA Or pay online at www.tappa.org

Annual dues are $59

a TAPPA member. May not vote, hold office or enter print competitions.

Annual dues are $35

This application must be completed in full with proper fees, prior to being considered for membership.

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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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 authors and editor.

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 Bryan Glazer Family JCC 522 N Howard Ave. Tampa, FL 33606 Networking Meeting

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

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