TAPPA Tribune - October 2021

September 2021

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

Contents President’s Message

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What good is working to create the best images of your life, if nobody knows who you are?

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This Month’s Program

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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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Board of Directors

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Be a Part of Something Great

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On the cover: Photo by Michael Landes Visit TAPPA on FaceBook TAPPA.org info@TAPPA.org

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Photo: Michael Landes

President’s Message

What I’m grateful for this month

Here’s how it works for us

I am grateful to our board of directors and especially Win Wolloff for taking the role of acting President of our great organization. In spite of our best efforts, October 4th both Pat and I came down with COVID. First Pat, then me a few days later. Pat has since fully recovered and I am in the process of recovering and expect to be back to 100% soon.

We have an informal agreement with a trusted colleague that is simple: If one of us needs help for any reason, be it illness, vacation or even a scheduling conflict the other will fill in. Just that simple. In our case no money changes hands, we just take care of it. It’s what fiends do.

During my time away, Win Wolloff and the board have been working hard and accomplishing a lot. There will be at least one big announcement coming up that will be a huge benefit to all our members and they have been working diligently to guarantee a bright future for TAPPA.

I know of a few TAPPA members who do the same thing for each other. That’s what’s great about the organization. You can develop friendships with others who can help you when the time comes.

I am also grateful for all my good friends in TAPPA who sent well-wishes, checked in on us and provided support. Those things really made a difference to Pat and I and we are fortunate for the friends we’ve made in the organization.

What would happen if...

When Pat and I came down with COVID, our business came to an immediate halt in a day.

Fortunately we had a plan. Our plan wast to have an agreement with a trusted colleague who could take over in an emergency, when we go on vacation or any other time. With one phone call our book of business was immediately in good hands and there was nothing for us to worry about except getting well.

You can do this too

I encourage you to become friends with as many TAPPA members as you can. I can tell you with complete confidence that every person in the organization wants to help you. Thats our culture. I can think of many instances where these friendships have saved the day.

Don’t miss this I hope you join us for our speaker this month, Skip Cohen. He’s past president of Rangefinder and WPPI. Past President of Hasselblad USA and has co-authored six books on photography With gratitude, Chuck Vosburgh TAPPA President

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This Month’s Program

What good is working to create the best images of your life, if nobody knows who you are?

Skip Cohen

Meeting Details

Skip will be joining us for a fast-paced and fun program with dozens of ideas

Tuesday, September 14, 2021 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

involvement, and third-party promotions, just to name a few. Essentially he’s about “low-hanging fruit” - things you can do to

Program 7:00-9:00

increase business and brand awareness

$20 RSVP at:

that don’t happen by accident but aren’t

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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on partnerships, blogging, community

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Live & In Person!

rocket science either. Your website is about what you sell, and your blog is about what’s in your heart. Skip will be helping you with ideas to get the most out of both!

Photo by: Vanelli

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 Friday 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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Print of the Month - Commercial Second place: Michael Landes

Print of the Month - Unclassified Second place:

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Upcoming Events October 12 , 6pm

Skip Cohen

November 9 , 6pm

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December

Holiday Party CDC COVID guidelines will be followed.

Or on YouTube

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

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 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.

$20 RSVP at:

Click here to check it out

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

http://tappa.org/r-s-v-p-meeting/ TAPPA Meets on the 2nd Tuesday 6pm at:

Live & In Person!

info@tappa.org Tel: 727-577-5172

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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

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 $89

______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 $79

______ 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 Win Wolloff 727.514.6805 winwolloff@gmail.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

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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 second Friday 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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