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The following new applications have been received.  Names are published once being acted upon by the Board.  Any CTPPA Members objecting to their acceptance should present reasons in writing by February 29, 2012 to  Jill Davenport,  CTPPA Vice President of Records, 387 Torrington Rd, Litchfield, CT 06759   (records@ctppa.com).  Reasonable objections will be heard.

Kasey Matson, Active from Vernon, CT
Marleen Cafarelli, Active from Newtown, CT
William Cafarelli, Non-photographic employee from Newtown, CT
Tanya McDermott, Non-photographic employee of Charleen Larkin from Dayville, CT
Laura Carbone, Non-photographic employee of Paulette Mertes, from West Hartford, CT
Don Jorgensen, Active from Windsor, CT
Rosie Jorgensen, Additional Active member from same studio, from Windsor, CT
Peggy Garbus, Active from Wilton, CT
Heather Norris, Active from Bethlehem, CT
Missy Deacon, Non-photographic employee of Jill Davenport, from Litchfield, CT
Karen Hussey, Non-photographic employee of Jill Davenport, from Litchfield, CT
Sandy Aldieri, Active from MIddletown, CT

Check out this news submitted by Harvey Goldstein about Clarence Korker, 

a longtime member of CPPA and an officer for a number of years.

Old Fellsmere School’s auditorium named for Navy veteran, 86

• By Dale Glading

INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — When an official proclamation was read at a recent City Council meeting naming the Old Fellsmere School auditorium “The Clarence F. Korker Center for the Performing Arts,” the honored guest was more than a little surprised.

“I was speechless,” said Clarence “Korky” Korker. “I had tears in my eyes.”

However, Vice Mayor Joel Tyson insisted that the honor was well deserved. “Korky made himself the guardian of the building,” Tyson said. “Without him, it would have been beyond repair.”

Korker, 86, was born in New Canaan, Conn. When the Depression hit, his family lost their house and their three butcher shops. As a result, Korker remembers moving “six or seven times” during the 1930s.

“I went from attending private school and riding in Cadillacs to living with my grandmother and some cousins,” Korker said. Eventually, the financial strain caused his parents to divorce and Korker decided to enlist in the Navy at age 17.

“But my parents wouldn’t sign the papers,” Korker said, “so I had to wait another year.”

After attending boot camp in upstate New York, Korker was assigned to the Brooklyn Armed Guard Center. He was being trained as part of a merchant ship gun crew when he came down with a serious case of blood poisoning. That led to a new assignment waiting on tables in the officer’s ward room and eventually, to a stint as a naval photographer.

“I was assigned to photograph Harry S. Truman when he attended the christening of the aircraft carrier Franklin D. Roosevelt,” Korker said. “I also photographed Admiral Nimitz, Mayor LaGuardia and General Eisenhower,” he added.

After the war, Korker returned to Connecticut and opened a photo lab. Aside from a year spent in Texas working in a realty office, photography remained Korker’s profession for the next 40 years.

In 1948, Korker visited Fellsmere with his future wife, Geraldine “Gerry” Hansen, and her parents. After they were married in 1949, the Korkers began an annual tradition of wintering in Fellsmere.

Korker sold his photography business in 1991 and moved to Fellsmere permanently the following year. It wasn’t long before he became involved in saving and restoring the Old Fellsmere School, which was built in 1916 but shuttered in 1982 and deeded to the city.

Scheduled to be torn down, the old school was left to decay instead when demolition estimates exceeded $1 million. Eventually, council member Fran Adams approached Korker about saving the school and he sprang into action.

After raising an initial $2,800 at an Oldtimers Reunion, Korker and three others traveled to Tallahassee to apply for a grant. They returned with $250,000 in state funding and the renovation efforts soon began in earnest.

“We held fish fries, ice cream socials and school tours,” Korker said. The volunteer group had amassed over $600,000 when twin hurricanes hit in 2004.

“We were devastated,” Korker said. “The roof blew off and we had six inches of water in the auditorium.”

However, thanks to a $1.5 million insurance policy and some additional FEMA money, the restoration efforts began anew. Korker brought in a company from Texas to dry out the building and even used free labor from a group of county prisoners.

The newly restored school building now houses the city offices as well as the Boys & Girls Clubs of Indian River County.

“It’s a crown jewel,” said Tyson.

“Because of Korky’s efforts, we are who we are,” added City Manager Jason Nunemaker. “I’m just so proud of the way things turned out.”

Thinking about joining PPA?  Don’t forget to include the Source Code CTPPA when applying online or on the paper form (top right hand corner).  It is very important that you include this code as CTPPA receives a commission for each “coded” application.
This money is added to our speaker budget so we can continue to bring quality programs and speakers to you and your fellow professional photographers in Connecticut.  If you would like a coded application, please email me at ExecutiveManager@ctppa.com or call 203.321.8300.  Thanks!

Deborah Tual, Cr Photog, ABI, CBM
CTPPA Executive Manager

The Holiday Social was a big success and everyone had a great time. A big “Thank You” to Art Rich for hosting the event at his Southington studio and for the delicious food he provided.  We all appreciate the work he, his wife Jan, and his staff put into making this event so wonderful.  In addition to the great food and fun, we celebrated the spirit of giving and the joy of the holidays by participating in the Marines Toys for Tots. The response was so great that the Toys for Tots box was not large enough to fit all of the great toys that everyone donated.  Thank you, everyone, for giving so generously to benefit children who might otherwise not receive anything this Christmas.

We had a couple of special visitors stop by our party.  We were all happy to see that Santa came and brought well wishes to everyone.  We were thrilled that he came to spend time with us given his busy holiday schedule getting ready for the big delivery on “the night before christmas”.  To mark the Toys for Tots donation in an official way, LCPL Daniel Tual of the U.S. Marine Corps came by.  He is the son of CTPPA members Dan Tual and yours truly and he is home on leave before leaving for his overseas duty station.  To say we were proud that he stopped by is an understatement.   CTPPA member Liborio Albanese was glad to see a fellow Marine and shared with us photos of when he was in the Marine Corps.

In closing, I would like to wish everyone a happy holiday and best wishes for the coming year, that it may be filled with an abundance of good health and happiness

Double Smiles Month for PPA Charities

Ready to help a child smile? It’s easier than ever with PPA Charities’ Double Smiles Month for Operation Smile. Now your $240 donation will save TWO smiles, not just one!

A small group has issued a challenge to all PPA members to help raise $25,000 by the end of 2011. This “PPACH Leadership Circle” pledges to match, dollar for dollar, all PPA member contributions up to a total of $25,000! Plus, that $240 donation earns you the title of PPA Charities Operation Smile Studio (and all the resources that come with it). Learn more about this charity, the challenge and how you can help: www.PPAcharities.com 

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Imaging USA 2012: Big Ideas for Photographers in the Big Easy

The Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans will host an international convention and trade show for professional photographers, January 15-17, 2012. 

ATLANTA, November 4, 2011—Professional photographers require education and inspiration to thrive, and Imaging USA has what they need. Registration is open for Imaging USA 2012 (www.ImagingUSA.org), the world’s longest running professional photography conference featuring three full days of intensive artistic and business education January 15-17. 

It’s that art and business education combination that helps make Imaging USA such a powerful presence in the photography industry. Not only do attendees find the help they need to improve their photography skills, but they also learn how to make more money with it. 

“If you are a professional photographer—or want to be—you cannot miss the opportunity to attend Imaging USA. It will do more for your career than any other show,“ adds Don Dickson, president of Professional Photographers of America (PPA). “With so many speakers and programs, it’s amazing what you can learn here in a matter of days.”

Photography classes focus on different specialties and “tricks of the trade” geared towards improving business and photographic skills and use of technologies. Some of the industry’s biggest names appear as instructors, including Joyce Tenneson, Mark Bryant, Ed Pedi, Julieanne Kost and more.

Classes run all day with breaks in between so attendees can visit the Imaging EXPO, a trade show where hundreds of the industry’s leading vendors showcase their products. “It feels as though you have the opportunity to talk to almost everyone in the industry at one show,” notes Dickson.

No description of Imaging USA is complete without a nod to the abundance of photographer-to-photographer networking opportunities. “Imaging USA can feel like a family reunion on top of the education and inspiration,” says Dickson. “I have friends from all over the world that I enjoy visiting with each year at Imaging USA.”

Other notable features of Imaging USA 2012:

• Annual Photography Exhibit—Open to the Public. One of the world’s largest annual photographic exhibits will be open to the public and there is no charge for admission.
• Special Events. A full slate of exclusive events featuring everything from award galas to a dance party with Fifty Amp Fuse.
• Pre-Convention Photography Courses. Imaging USA will offer three days of in-depth pre-convention programming for an additional fee (from classes on the business of photography to hands-on workshops that allow photographers to work with several different pros, one at a time).
• Specialty classes for sport and event photography. Imaging USA includes an educational track customized for sport and event photographers.
• Evidence Photographers International Council Education and Certification Class.  For an additional fee, attendees can participate in EPIC courses to learn about forensic and crime scene photography.

Registration is open to all professional photographers and several options are available, including full-convention and one-day passes. A special Join & Go promotion includes a free full-convention registration for new professional active members who join PPA prior to the show. Thinking about joining PPA?  Don’t forget to include the Source Code CTPPA when applying online or on the paper form (top right hand corner).  It is very important that you include this code as CTPPA receives a commission for each “coded” application.
This money is added to our speaker budget so we can continue to bring quality programs and speakers to you and your fellow professional photographers in Connecticut. For more information about Imaging USA or to register for the conference, visit www.imagingusa.org or call 800-786-6277. 

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 Join PPA & Put the Bite Back in Your Business

Ever feel swamped? Don’t stay mired down by the demands of business.  Join Professional Photographers of America (PPA) and go free* to Imaging USA in New Orleans. Don’t forget to include the Source Code CTPPA when applying online or on the paper form (top right hand corner).  It is very important that you include this code as CTPPA receives a commission for each “coded” application.
This money is added to our speaker budget so we can continue to bring quality programs and speakers to you and your fellow professional photographers in Connecticut.

Running a photography business is tricky, especially by yourself. That’s why over 22,000 photographers have turned to PPA for protection, inspiration, exclusive product deals, trusted education, and other critical resources needed to run a more successful business. In fact, PPA even pays for $15,000 of equipment insurance for eligible members via PhotoCare!**

And there’s no better way to experience the benefits of PPA firsthand than by attending Imaging USA, the photography conference and expo where you can dream big, snag big deals, and cash in on big ideas. 

Get ready to sharpen your business skills and creative edge so you can swallow your competition whole…when you join PPA and go free to Imaging USA!

www.ImagingUSA.org/join-go

Don’t forget to include the Source Code CTPPA when applying online or on the paper form (top right hand corner).  It is very important that you include this code as CTPPA receives a commission for each “coded” application.
This money is added to our speaker budget so we can continue to bring quality programs and speakers to you and your fellow professional photographers in Connecticut.

*Offer includes one Imaging USA 2012 convention registration when you join PPA as a new Professional Active member. This offer includes regular Imaging USA programming only and has no cash value. Offer available to new members only.

**You must first join PPA and then opt in to PhotoCare Equipment Insurance to enjoy this benefit. PhotoCare is available to U.S.-based PPA Professional Active and Life members only. Restrictions apply. Eligible members must opt in and maintain active membership to receive coverage.

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The following is copyrighted to PPA and written by PPA staff. It was previously published in the December 2011 Professional Photographer magazine issue, and it can only be republished by PPA affiliated organizations. When republishing the article, you must include this statement: “This article was previously published in Professional Photographer magazine and can only be republished with permission from Professional Photographers of America.” Any other reproductions may not be made without express written consent from PPA.

See the Difference:  PPA’s Crusade to Help Consumers See the Light

By PPA Staff

Want to start a spirited conversation with any professional photographer? Just ask them why…when the bridal gown costs a fortune, the senior trip down-payment is looming and the baby needs new shoes…should John and Mary Q. Consumer pay someone to take pictures? After all, Uncle Bob has a really nice camera and his shots from the Grand Canyon were fabulous. 

Yet when confronted with the “why a pro” query, many PPA members admit they need a little help articulating the value of a professional photographer and that’s why PPA launched the See the Difference campaign. “The idea grew out of talking to our members,” says David Trust, PPA’s CEO. “In every survey, every one-on-one conversation…somewhere along the way, this lack of the consumer’s understanding of professional photography came up as a concern.”

Working from Both Angles

See the Difference is part direct marketing—online pay-per-click campaigns that drive consumers searching for wedding, senior and family photographers to PPA’s online Find-a-Photographer database—and part marketing tools designed to help members leverage the message in their studios, online and in presentations. 

From videos for key target markets to specialty landing pages, as well as a customizable brochure and side-by-side comparison images, the marketing tools focus on a few main points and help consumers actually “see the difference” between an amateur shot and an image created by a professional.  

“Some of the side-by-side comparison images say it all,” says Therese Aleman, PPA’s director of marketing and communications. “We took a few basic concepts like lighting, posing and composition and showed how a professional photographer uses his or her skill to change the entire appearance of the image. It’s hard to imagine a bride looking at some of these and not opting for the professional’s work.”

Arming Members with Tools to Win

To date, PPA has allocated over $100,000 to the advertising campaign and plans to continue its online presence in 2012. “A traditional awareness advertising campaign would have been cost-prohibitive, but online advertising helps get the most bang for our buck and has the added benefit of driving interested consumers to the Find-a-Photographer database,” says Aleman. So far, the ads have generated about 79 million impressions and almost 70,000 clicks to the PPA landing pages.

PPA also plans to keep adding to the marketing tools, and Trust believes that will ultimately create the most value around the campaign. “We view the videos, side-by-side images, brochures and landing pages as arrows in a quiver,” Trust explains. “The more ammunition we give our members, the easier it will be for them to help consumers see the difference a professional photographer makes and, in turn, help elevate the whole industry.” 

This article was previously published in Professional Photographer magazine and can only be republished with permission from Professional Photographers of America.

PPA members can access the See the Difference tools here: http://www.ppa.com/benefits/see-the-difference.php

Visit the specialized See the Difference landing pages for consumers here:

·         www.ppa.com/weddingphotographer

·         www.ppa.com/seniorphotographer

·         www.ppa.com/familyphotographer

Gather with other CTPPA members for some Food and Fun

Saturday, December 3, 2011

All work and no play makes a dull photographer, so that’s why we have a Holiday Social that is strictly fun, fun, fun.  Join your fellow members and their guests for a great time of holiday cheer.  Come eat the delicious food at the buffet and enjoy drinks at the open bar.  We plan on having a 50/50 raffle which will give one lucky person a reason to celebrate the holiday season.  Santa may make a visit as well as a Marine who will be collecting new, unwrapped toys for the Marine Corps Toys for Tots campaign.

Date: Saturday, December 3, 2011
Time: 6:30 PM – ?
Price: $16 per person donation (buffet and open bar)
Location:  Art Rich Studio, 500 North Main Street, Southington

This event is open to CTPPA members and their guests.
RSVP by December 1, 2011 online at ctppa.com.
Questions?  Please contact Dan Tual, Registration at registration@ctppa.com or call 203-550-1798 (cell).
Toys for Tots – Help children in need this holiday season
This holiday season CTPPA is participating in the Marine Corps Toys for Tots campaign to collect new, unwrapped toys for those less fortunate than ourselves, especially impoverished children.  The U.S. Marine Corps is the unchallenged leader in looking after America’s needy children at Christmas since 1947. Over the past 10 years, Marines have distributed an average of over 15,000,000 toys annually, and brought the joy of Christmas to an average of more than 6,400,000 less fortunate children each year.

New, unwrapped toys will be collected at the next two CTPPA events – Networking Nights on Wednesday, November 16th (at Crowne Plaza, Cromwell, CT) and the Holiday Social on Saturday, December 3rd (at the studio of Art Rich, Southington).

Our CTPPA family is proud to have an active duty Marine, LCPL Daniel Tual (son of Deborah and Dan Tual), who will attend the Holiday Social to accept your toys.  Make a difference for a needy child and help CTPPA donate generously toys to Toys for Tots.

If you have any questions, please call Deborah Tual at 203-321-8300 or email executivemanager@ctppa.com

Holiday Holidays!