Welcome! We are a group of photographers in the North Central Florida area dedicated to the art, science and profession of photography.
Each month we bring in talented professionals, from home and abroad, to share their unique talents, perspective and information.
We offer community, growth and a sympathetic ear to those who aspire to be or are professional photographers. That is where the PPNCF comes in!
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Meetings are at the University of Florida Hilton Hotel in the Florida Room, 1714 S.W. 34th Street, Gainesville, Florida 32607. 352-371-3600.
Join us for a Buffet Dinner! $20.00 covers your ENTIRE bill, and yes, that includes tip!!
The Dinner includes, 2 entrees, 2 veggies, choice of salad, choice of bread,choice of dessert, tea/coffee/soda Alcoholic beverages are available, but for a separate charge.
Social Hour: 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Meeting starts at 7 p.m.
Join Today !!! Membership Application
A reminder to get your submissions registered ONLINE by Tuesday, February 23.
No submissions will be accepted at the meeting – all submissions are to be done ONLINE
Payments can be made at the PPNCF Salon Meeting, Wednesday, February 24
The cost of the Salon is $15.00
PPNCF Social Hour begins at 5:30 – come and join us for dinner!
The Meeting and Salon begins at 7pm
A Special thanks to our speaker, Susan Michal for a great presentation about “Hanging with the Big Boys” . A very inspiration speech about how getting involved in print competition can help your business grow and be a stepping stone to your creativity and longevity of being in business. She also gave some wonderful insight on what it is like to compete with the Big Boys AND how to compete with the Big Boys. Thanks Susan!!!
People’s Choice: Joe DiOrio had a double win in the genera category AND themed category of “joy”.
by Joe DiOro
by Joe DiOrio
Top 10 photographers of 2009 were announced.
PPNCF 2010 Top Ten Photographers
Joe DiOrio wins the PPNCF 2009 Scholarship Award
Joe DiOrio received the PPNCF schlarship Award for 2009.
The Award is in the amount of $250.
The criteria for winning the award is the earn points by entering
in PPNCF’s Salons, People’s Choice monthly competition and
service to the section.
Download the 2010 Feb Pro Talk News letter HERE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
After promises of running horses, David and I (Jemma) got on the road to Ocala to interview Jackson Koontz, el Presidente de PPNCF. Can you tell I’m about to leave for Meh-hee-co? Anyway, I couldn’t hide my disappointment when there were absolutely no equestrian creatures to be seen on Jackson’s property. Luckily for me, there were at least three rabbits on watch at the front entrance. We just made it past the guard bunnies and knocked at the side entrance. Welcoming as usual, Jackson waved us into his cozy home office. With such a display of protection, I couldn’t help but ask about his plans for the PPNCF presidential security detail. “I carry a gun with me at all times,”he laughed. “I believe in the second amendment.” On other presidential matters, he was equally nonchalant. “I officially take no stance on global warming because it is non-existent.”
Thank you to Joseph DiOrio for this wonderful collage of pictures from last night’s meeting with Bruce Evenson. It was one of the most attended meetings of the year. We also voted for our new Board Members and made plans for our Holiday Party. Look for an email coming soon with all the details!
Bruce Evensen,
M. Photog., Cr., FDPE, FSA
One of Florida’s most talented and versatile studio owners.
Students will learn essential lighting ratios and how to use them to create different effects; how to set up and test lights for consistent results; how to control studio lights and create patterns reminiscent of the Old Master painters; and how to “see” natural light. Students will also learn step-by-step, head to toe posing for men, women, children, couples, groups and bridal portraits, as well as the importance of clothing consultations, sales, and promotions to help increase business year-round and minimize lab costs.
In 1973 Bruce M. Evensen opened Thomas Bruce Studio, Inc. in St. Petersburg, Florida, specializing in Elegant Portraits and Wedding Photography. Bruce has become the most awarded portrait photographer in Florida.
Bruce has earned over 500 state & national merits and his images have won numerous First Place Awards, Best of Show and Kodak Gallery Awards of Excellence. His images have been selected for the prestigious Professional Photographers of America Loan Collection and displayed at the Epcot International Exposition.
Professional Degrees include Master Photographer (M. Photog.), Certified Florida Photographer (C.F.P.), Florida Service Award (F.S.A.), Florida Degree of Photographic Excellence (F.D.P.E.), and Craftsman Degree (Cr.).
Bruce is a popular speaker throughout Florida, the United States, Europe, Canada and Puerto Rico. He has lectured at the Professional Photographers of America National Convention and juried many photographic competitions throughout the world.
Bruce is also an instructor at Tampa’s International Academy of Design and Technology and is consulted regularly for studio design, set-up and business practices. He has been married to Barbara for over 35 years and they have three daughters, Ame, Amber and Jessie, and two grandchildren.
Photo Credit: Lee Ferinden
Kudos to fellow PPNCF Member, Joe DiOrio for winning all four merit awards in the photojournalism and environmental portrait categories at the Florida Professional Photographers Convention in August. The Ocala Star Banner did a feature article on Joe and wanted to pass it along. It is a very inspiring story. Congratulations once again Joe for all your achievements.
Click here to view the story as printed in the Ocala Star Banner, Friday, October 16th, 2009
