Who: Portrait Extravaganza with Pamela Setchell and Michael Travisano, both Master Photog. & photographic artists showing their secrets in lighting, posing and tricks we’d never think of.

What: The Delaware Professional Photographers full day September Session with these two super artists.

When: September 21, 2010; Starting at 1 PM finishing @ 9 PM with a flea market & dinner between sessions.

Where: Castle-in-the-Sand, (on the beach) 3701 Atlantic Avenue, Ocean City, MD 21842   410.289.6846.

How much will this cost? DPP Members, Guild of Prof. Photog. of the DE Valley Members, PPAPA Members and PPANJ Members are at the same price of $39 for the two programs including a buffet dinner. The buffet dinner includes: jerk chicken, pot stickers, coconut shrimp, house salad, rolls, and fruit tray with gratuity included.

If I am not a member of any of the above organizations how can I attend? Just call the folks below (Peggy or Don) and we’ll get you setup to attend the two programs and dinner for $69.

Another option is available for those that would like to join the Delaware Professional Photographers for the rest of 2010 and all of 2011; for an all-inclusive price of membership of $175. This includes the seminar & dinner, active membership which includes full voting rights, print competition entry, and access to winning the Kodak Gallery Awards and Fuji Masterpiece Awards at our annual competition in October.

Can I stay over-night at the hotel? Yes, we are currently working on special rates after Sept 19^th for rooms. We will notify you by email on September 2nd as to what those rates will be and the code to obtain them. Or if you want to register now, please call the Castle in the Sand @ 410.289.6846.

What is the structure of the day?  Arrive early in the day; check-in at the hotel; go for a swim in the ocean or pool; relax, have lunch and prepare for Pam Setchell’s Pet Session beginning at 1PM to be held in one of the hotel’s meeting rooms; at 4 PM check out the items for sale in the flea market, have dinner at 5, and at 6 go out on the beach with Mike Travisano and his models.

What should I bring? Normal stuff… camera to capture setups and poses, notepaper and/or laptop, a good appetite, lots of questions, and some $$$ to purchase items from DPP’s Flea Market to be held at 4.

Who should I contact?     Peggy Parkinson – 1.302.238.7235 for details about the hotel/directions or Don Engler – 1.302.426.9000 to sign up with your credit card or email don@englers.com for more information about the day.

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.

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.

BIS – Ms. Brenda MP-02 Paula Mignogno  80

1st. – Our Little Brother MP-03 Paula Mignogno  81

2nd. – Julianna – TS-02 Steve Theis  81

3rd. – Windswept SJ-05 Jason Shatzer  79

4th. – Our Favorite Spot TS-01 Steve Theis  78

4th. – A Flower Among The Weeds MP-04 Paula Mignogno 81

Corner – McKenna’s Many Faces SL-4 Lisa Swartzentruber  80

Corner – The Eye’s Have It TW-02 Wendy Tilghman  78

Corner – Basketful Of Love WA-03 Angel Wilson 78

Corner – Redhead Realtor HJ-04 Jim Hill 78

Corner – Rachel SL-05 Lisa Swartzentruber 78

Corner – I’m Not Letting Go MK-04 Karen McCormick 78

Corner – Autumn Afternoon KD-03 Dave Koster 78

Corner – Catherine’s Baby Blue MK-02 Karen McCormick 78

Corner – Almost Sixteen TW-04 Wendy Tilghman 78

Corner – A Classic Portrait HJ-02 Jim Hill 79

Corner – Samantha TW-03 Wendy Tilghman 78

Corner – Curled To Perfection WA-01 Angel Wilson 78

Corner – I Love THe Bunnies ED-04 Don Engler 78

Corner – Natural Beauty TW-01 Wendy Tilghman 80

Corner – Green Eyed Lady HJ-05 Jim Hill 79

Corner – First Beach Steps KD-02 Dave Koster 79

Corner – Wrapped In Innocence WA-04 Angel Wilson 78

Illustrative

BIS – Afternoon Delight KD-01 Dave Koster 80

1st. – Rockabye Baby MK-01 Karen McCormick 81

2nd. – Sisters SJ-02 Jason Shatzer 80

3rd. – Hangin’ In There SL002 Lisa Swartzentruber 80

4th. Parting Gift NA-05 Andrew Nock 80

No Corners cut off was a score of 80

Candid Wedding

BIS – A Moment NA-02 Andrew Nock 80

1st. – Isn’t She Lovely MP-06 Paula Mignogno 79

2nd. – Taking A Quick Dip HJ-03 Jim Hill 77

3rd. – No Third Place

4th. – No Fourth Place

Corner – Moments Away ED-01 Don Engler 77

Corner – Beautiful Bride NA-03 Andrew Nock 77

Corner – True Love NA-01 Andrew Nock 78

Jill A. Bochicchio, M. Photog., Cr.

Ranked among photography’s top professionals, Jill A. Bochicchio has crafted a reputation for creativity and excellence.  The Maryland Professional Photographer’s Association (MDPPA) named her Photographer of the Year for five consecutive years. Eastman-Kodak Corporation honored her with four Gallery Awards for Photographic Excellence.

Her outstanding fine art and commercial photographs have appeared in MDPPA’s Traveling Loan Collection, the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) Loan Collection, Masters Loan Collection, and private art exhibits.  Her portraits of individuals, children, families and business leaders throughout the region are widely recognized for their warmth and artistry.

Ms. Bochicchio has earned both the Master of Photography degree in 1986 and a Craftsman degree 1987 and PPA Certification in 1985.  She served as President of the MPPA in 1988 and Chairman of the board in 1989.  Her articles have appeared in several photography magazines and she is a popular speaker before amateur and professional photographic organizations.

Ms. Bochicchio has been the official photographer for the National Philharmonic Orchestra for the past 15 years.

Bochicchio Photography is located in Rockville, MD.

Kimberly Phillips-Simonetti, M. Photog., Cr.

Kimberly displayed a natural talent for painting while growing up in and around the suburbs of Baltimore, Maryland where she continues to live today.  An artist, Kimberly dabbled in several mediums until high school, when her passion for photography began.   She continued to study photography both inside and outside of the classroom while attending the University of Maryland, apprenticing with several local master photographers.

In 1984, Kimberly went out on her own and became a renowned wedding photographer in the Baltimore area.  Her success enabled her to purchase and completely renovate a circa 1912 home and to open Kimberly Studio’s in 1991.  Her new studio specialized in portraiture where Kimberly was able to meld together her two great loves, art and photography, into her unique, highly stylized and very beautiful style of portraiture.

Kimberly has her Masters in Photography and an Associate Fellow in Photography from the Maryland Professional Photographers Association.  She attends several conferences a year to continue developing herself both artistically and professionally, and as a result, her client’s portraits continue to be both innovative and beautiful, receiving all the benefits of the latest techniques in digital enhancement.

As a noted teacher/lecturer, Kimberly speaks at several professional photography conferences throughout the United States each year and has also served as judge for several different photography organizations.  She’s been published in several hard bound photography collection books and many magazines, including the Professional Photographer’s Magazine where one of Kimberly’s prints was selected to become one of only fifty images being retained for the Professional Photographers of America (PPofA) archive for 1997.  She’s the recipient of many major awards, including several Fuji Masterpiece Awards, Maryland’s Portrait Photographer of the Year for three years running, as well as, being twice recognized by a Maryland Senate Resolution for her achievements as an outstanding portrait photographer.

Having grown up in the area, Kimberly is very involved in her community, actively donating her services and contributing to many local charities, schools and hospitals.  While her portraits may currently be found hanging at several premiere mall locations in the Baltimore area, Kimberly, her husband Dave, their dog Misty and two Siamese cats, Sunny and Stormy may usually be found enjoying their home/studio in Owings Mills, Maryland.

Robert McGee, M. Photog., Cr.

Graduated College 1966 Math Major Campbell University

Entered Naval Aviation Officer Candidate School August 1966

Commissioned Officer November  1966

Vietnam 1967 – 1969  Weapons Officer USS Carronade IFS-1

Responsible for all rocket launchers and weapons  systems

Bell System November 1969  Field Engineer

Resigned in May 1975  Opened Lens-Art Studio

Master of Photography June 1986

Photographic Craftsman June 1992

Specializing in fine portraiture, the studio is located on one of Salisbury’s thoughfares at:  717 Waverly Drive.  Website is www.lens-art.com