In Memory of Bill

Bill left us at 63 years of age on Thursday, July 29, 2010.

He was a two time past president of the Delaware Professional Photographers. At the time of his death he was serving as Chairman of the Board.

In 1985, together with 5 other local businesspersons Bill helped form the present Delaware Professional Photographers Association. We had over 55 members when we began in the spring of ’85. Bill himself became the president in 1989 and again in 2007 thru 2009.  Bill prided himself on winning many print competitions while being a member of the DPP. In the days when film was the only media used, Mr. Lattomus entered and won with many of the finest images that could be found.

Mr. Lattomus and his partner, Frank Shahan, captured many weddings and events in the Wilmington – Baltimore – Philadelphia Areas during the span of the last 30+ years. A classical photographer known for his gorgeous full length bridal images, Lattomus’ camera room was state of the art, with the finest equipment, props and backgrounds. At the time of his death, many of the same cameras and photo equipment can be found in his studio. Bill was not quick to begin using the digital media, but found comfort in still using film for he trusted the end result.

We hope Bill finds contentment in being with his new photographic mentor… The LORD.

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August 17th begins at 1 PM at RJ Dayton Studio with light fare and at 2 PM we’ll convene in Ray’s projection room to view the 3rd state competition of the year.

We should finish the competition by 5 PM and join in the picnic festivities and swimming in the pool.  Burgers, hot dogs, rolls, soda / cold drinks will be provided, but covered dishes are requested from the membership.

Please call Peggy Parkinson at: 302.238.7235 to let her know you are coming and what covered dish you will be bringing.

Some members may begin their “shoot-out session” at 5 if they want to.

The Shoot-Out will be extended until 7:30 PM and is isolated to only Ray’s property lines. Members can use models or other members to make their images, or even some items in and around the studio area.

There will be two categories….

1/ Image is directly out of the camera with no artwork involved.

2/ Image can be “adjusted” anyway the maker feels necessary to win.

The best part of this Shoot-out is the judging.  Your board has discussed for a long time how the judging should proceed.  Many wanted to have only master photogs of DPP as the judges (which means they couldn’t enter). Others wanted to select 3 CPPs, and others weren’t sure they wanted any of the Delaware Membership as judges.  However the board decided and unanimously agreed that the entire membership would be the judge and signal by raising their hands in voting for the image.

This is the first time we are going to offer a Shoot-Out and see if the membership will enjoy it and have fun doing it.

The prizes are given by Morephotos and DPP:

1/ Out of the Camera - A Free Designed Website with two free months service and a reduced monthly fee after the first two free months for $29 for six months . A $450 Value Door Prize Plus (1) free DPP image competition case fee of $30.

2/ Altered Image - A custom Search Engine Optimization Package to drive traffic to your Website. A $425 Value Door Prize plus a free print case fee of $30.