What happen in Durham…

Last week I attended the Professional Photographers of North Carolina (PPNC) convention in Durham. The theme this year was a play off Vegas – Viva PPNC!

Like my time in Vegas, there was very little sleeping that occurred, but a whole lot of learning and getting inspired. There were some great times with some of my photography buddies as well. Around 400 of them attended the convention.

PPNC is one of the strongest photography associations in the nation. We always have on of the best conventions each year with the top photographers from the country speaking.

But the learning and inspiration I get while at the convention is just the start of what I receive as being a member of PPNC. The greatest treasure I receive from being part of PPNC is the friendships I have developed with other photographers.

To be a member of PPNC you must be a professional. So if for some reason I am must refer you to another photographer, then I will refer a fellow PPNC member. I know they are a professional and not just someone with a camera and that they will do a quality professional job for you; just as I would do.

But back to the convention. While at the convention I was honored to be sworn in as a Board member for PPNC. I take this position with the greatest honor and the vow to do the best job I can.

PPNC has meant so much to me and has helped me develop into the photographer I am today. I am reminded of a quote by W. Clement Stone; “If you are really thankful, what do you do? You share.” Hopefully I can give back to others what I have received.

On to more fun things. I did get a lot of ideas that I want to play with. Yes play – ‘cause we are going to have fun with these. At the same time we (oh btw, I volunteered you to help me with this) will be creating images needed for me to earn my Masters. To do this I must earn merits in print competition.

I have lots of ideas already of images to create. Some will be during regular sessions, some I will be doing model searches for and some I may even run special limited time only sessions for. We have less than a year to create the images and have them ready for the print competition. Guess we better end this blog post and get busy.

Thanks for your help with this.