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INDIANHEAD PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHERS ASSOCIATION June 2017

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June 12th, 2017 Meeting Notes

The June meeting will be held on June 12th, 2017 VFW Hall, 104 Division

Street Colby, WI

9:00 Board Meeting 10:00 Image Competition

“Landscapes/Open” Up to 4 images may be

entered

12:00 Lunch & Gen Mtg

Program:Michael Knapstein “A Photographer’s Journey

to Fine Art Landscape Photography”

RSVPDeadline:Noon June 7 Host: Paul Hafermann Phone 715-424-3979

[email protected]

Meeting Cost: $32/42H/W RSVP Members

$42 at the Door $52 RSVP Non-Members

$77 Non-Members after the deadline date

***Those having special dietary needs MUST let host

know by Noon June 7th

Ginny Otto, Editor

The Indianhead Professional Photographers Association holds a competition each of the 7 months they meet per year. Members must attend the meeting, and may enter up to 4 images Jan - Feb - Apr - May & June of each year. There is a specified category offered, along with an open category each of those months. Up to four images may be entered in an open category in Oct and Nov, with the Nov meeting being our Pre-State/IPC competition in preparation for upcoming State and International competitions. Please join us in entering your best images. Your efforts will surely help to improve your skills and the images you offer your clients.

THE INDIANHEAD PHOTOGRAPHER

Gold Arrow Award

“Ancient Ice” by Chris VanderVelde

mailto:[email protected]



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FROM OUR EDITOR

Greetings from the South,

I have heard nothing but good things about Jane’s presentation lastmonth and am only sorry that I couldn’t be there to enjoy. Jane isknown for her children’s portraits, and not only are they beautiful,but the timeless portraits we all wish we had for our own children.Thank you, Jane, for sharing your talents with Indianhead.

This month promises to be a special one with Michael Knapstein at the helm. Michael will be sharing his photographic journey in the world of Fine Art Landscape Photography. It is no secret that with the changes that have occurred in our industry in recent years, many of us have begun to include landscape, travel, floral, fauna and fine art into our businesses in order to survive financially. Listen carefully as Michael shares how he grew from a small midwest studio owner to the accomplished landscape photographer he is today.

I am blown away after checking out Michael’s website. I would strongly suggest that you check it out before you attend this meeting. Invite your friends to come on June 12th so as not to miss this opportunity. You’ll soon realize how fortunate we are to have such a brilliant photographer come to IPPA. If I were there, I would invite everyone I know to come and meet Michael, and to hear what he has to share about his journey…one that we could only dream of owning. His work is a credit to the Great Artist who has provided the beauty of this earth for us to live in. The awards Michael has received over the years will say it all. Check it out, and then realize what an opportunity you have to rub elbows with someone so accomplished with his images, and wonder how he has done it right under our noses in this fine state of Wisconsin. See for yourself the wonders that lurk all around you. Michael will bring to life areas of Wisconsin you may have simply taken for granted.

Make plans now for attending the Past President’s Picnic in August. Thanks to hosts Jenny and Paul Hafermann for their generous offer.

Don’t forget to send your images in to the IPC competition. Details are included in this newsletter, so check out the upcoming June deadline. If you scored an 80 or above at the District Competition, you must register these images on line now to qualify for your PPA merit awards. Everyone is welcome to compete in this competition, so sign up now, and get those images in. Good luck to all who enter this year.

Ginny

Ginny Otto


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Indianhead Professional Photographers Association – General Meeting Minutes May 8, 2017 - Colby WI

Call to Order: 12:38 pm by VP Paul Hafermann

Present: Tom Giles, Paul Hafermann, Chris Vander Velde, Neil Geiger, Gloria Anderson, Kirk & Helen Kolpitcke, Laurie Hansen, Pat & Carol Clifton, Ellie Hussong, Jane Bores, Al Mates, Sylvia Eisenmann, Tom Blomlie

Secretary’s Report: Correction per Paul Hafermann. WPPA One Day September event will be held in Elkhorn WI. Tom Blomlie motioned to accept, Pat Clifton seconded. Approved

Treasurer’s Report: Tom Giles stated the current checking account balance is $7331.30. Meeting Fees and Membership Dues brought in $201.00 and expenses totaled $234.06. Pat Clifton motioned to accept. Tom Blomlie seconded. Approved.

Membership Report: No new member applications. Tom Giles is creating a mailer for his area.

Newsletter Report: Newsletter deadline is 20th of March. Submit to Ginny Otto. Special Service Report: Nominations due to Paul Hafermann or Pat Clifton by December 1st Fellowship Report: No report

WPPA Report: WPPA One Day Events – May 21 Nikki Harrison in New Richmond WI, Doug Box will be in Elkhorn WI on Sept 10, Spring Convention March 3-4, Green Bay.

PPA Report: No report

Old Business: Laurie Hansen is drawing winner for May

New Business: Phil is considering having a Photo Safari instead of our regular programs. Paul suggesting adding dates in July & September instead of replacing regular meeting schedule & print competition. Tom

Blomlie has props and “off the wall” items for sale. Stu Glaser accepted a full time position and is unable to attend monthly meetings.

Next Meeting: June 12 – Michael Knapstein – A Photographers Journey to Fine Art Landscape Photography Meeting Host: RSVP to Paul Hafermann by noon Wed before meeting Image Competition - Specified Category Landscapes

Pat Clifton moved to adjourn at 12:55pm Respectfully submitted, Chris Vander Velde, IPPA Secretary 2017


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Creative Decline?

I recently had a brief conversation with a friend who is in the creative field and I was pleased to hear that I’m probably not crazy and probably not depressed. Just bored.

We have both been in business in our community for nearly the same number of years and while comparing notes we discovered that our “work lives” had become routine and that we just don’t seem to have the child-like enthusiasm we used to have. This doesn’t mean that we aren’t good at what we do. We’ve just fallen into patterns and that makes us feel as though we aren’t as creative as we once were.

Maybe those thoughts are just the result of a long winter. John Updike, one of America’s the most talented authors once said: “Creativity is merely a plus word for regular activity. Any activity becomes creative when the doer cares about doing it right or better.” Well, that certainly describes a lot of us. Which one of us deliberately does a lousy job? We always strive to put out our best work but perhaps without taking unnecessary risks.

And then, David Lynch, the film maker, (Mulholland Drive, Blue Velvet and more) has been quoted as saying: “Negativity is the enemy of creativity.” Short and sweet, there it is. When I start feeling sorry for myself, and get a “woe is me” attitude, I won’t be in the right frame of mind to do good work.

After being in business for more than 30 years and photographing for almost 50, it has to be normal that there is going to be routine in my work life so I’ve decided to break tasks into smaller chunks and look for new or better ways to accomplish my work. And, I’m going to start a personal project with a “new” technique. There are many, many exciting techniques to utilize like high dynamic range imaging, panoramas, and compositing, to name just a few. Maybe it’s time to photograph something, just for the fun of it.

I got stodgy over the winter and I need to get proactive. I’m going to go out and shoot something! Maybe it will be that squirrel that’s been digging up our backyard.

PHIL ZIESEMER


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May Image Competition - Pet / Animal

“Where did the girls go“ 77 Gloria Anderson

GOLD ARROW

“Miss Misunderstood” 81 Chris VanderVelde

“Blue Eyes” 77 Neil Geiger

“Cock-a-doodle-do” 78 Gloria Anderson

“Mallard Modeling” 77 Gloria Anderson

“Two of a Kind” 78 Neil Geiger

“The Ram” 82/86 Chris VanderVelde


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“Slippery When Wet ” 82/85 Chris VanderVelde

“Endurance” 79/78 Neil Geiger

Judges: Tom Blomlie, Speaker Jane Bores, Pat Clifton, Paul Hafermann, Kirk Kolpitcke Foreman: Tom Giles Score Keeper: Helen Kolpitke

“Vintage Mural” 79/78 Sylvia Eisenmann

April Image Competition - Open

GOLD ARROWS

“Don’t Mess With Me“ 78/77 Sylvia Eisenmann

“Ancient Ice ” 83/85 Chris VanderVelde

“Teamwork” 77 Sylvia Eisenmann

“Sentinel” 77 Sylvia Eisenmann“On A Wing & A Prayer” 77

Gloria Anderson


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Michael KnapsteinMichael Knapstein (b.1956) is a fine-art photographer who has earned international recognition for his insightful and nuanced visual exploration of the American Midwest. A Wisconsin native, he now lives in Middleton, Wisconsin with his wife, Annette.

Michael’s photographs began attracting national attention while he was still in high school. At the age of 17, he was the youngest photographer to have a solo exhibition at the Steenbock Gallery of the Wisconsin Academy of Science, Arts and Letters in Madison, Wisconsin.

The following year his work was accepted into the permanent collections of the George Eastman House International Museum of Photography in Rochester, NY and Nikon House in NYC. While attending college, his work continued to win national recognition and was included in the Photographic Society of America’s prestigious Young Photographer’s Showcase national traveling exhibit for three years in a row.

After graduating from the College of Fine Arts and Communication at the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point, Knapstein began a 30+ year career in the world of advertising. He held a variety of creative and leadership positions, ultimately heading one of Wisconsin’s largest advertising agencies. These years helped hone his use of design, eye movement tracking, semiotics and storytelling – all skills that he now applies to his photography.

Knapstein sold his agency and retired from the demanding world of advertising in 2010 to return to his first love of photography. Since this reemergence, Michael’s work has been recognized with more than 250 awards in some of the world’s most prestigious photography competitions, including the Royal Photographic Society (England), Prix de la Photographie Paris (France), Les Rencontres d’Arles (France), Grand Prix de la Decouverte (France), Photography Masters Cup (England), Moscow International Foto Awards (Russia), Tokyo International Foto Awards (Japan), LensCulture (Netherlands), Black and White Spider Awards (England), Head On Photo Festival (Australia), Lucie International Photography Awards (Los Angeles, CA), New York Center for Photographic Art (NYC), Photo L.A. (Los Angeles, CA), Center for Photographic Art (Carmel, CA), Center for Fine Art Photography (Fort Collins, CO) Camera USA (Naples, FL) and National Geographic (Washington, D.C.).

www.knapsteinphotography.com | [email protected] | 608-212-1300


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The University of Wisconsin Hospital at the American Center in Madison, Wisconsin is the home of several of Michael’s works of Art in their permanent collection. Michael is shown standing in front of one of the images found there. This image is 10 feet high and 18.5 feet wide. It was printed on vinyl and applied directly to the wall like wall paper. He adds that it is not the largest image he has done. It is amazing what you can do today.

www.knapsteinphotography.com

http://www.knapsteinphotography.com

http://www.knapsteinphotography.com


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What’s New? by Ginny Otto

You wonder where your clients have gone? It is no secret that today’s population is in the ‘fast lane’. Nothing seems to stand still today. So why are you?

High on the list of priorities is the latest in technology; an ever changing market in today’s industry. Priorities include the latest model of electronics and computerized items, including cell phones, watches, smart tvs, etc.

Despite the warnings, people are traveling in the ‘fast lane’, texting and talking on their phones, while the children watch videos and play games on their phones in the back seat. They are flying from place to place, escaping the realities of home and family. Fast foods have become the norm, while dining room tables are stacked with forgotten piles of things to be done.

With cell phones in hand, clicking away at everything that makes them happy for the moment, are our clients lacking for pictures of their kids or family events? Their eyes are on their phones everywhere they go. They share their pictures with their friends and delete them when something new and great appears. They are on to the next thing in their lives before they finish what they are doing now, forgetting about the past. Let’s face it, this is reality today.

Are we sitting in our offices waiting for them to come knocking at our doors? Or are we in their face when they turn on those devices? Where should we be if we want to continue in our business?

Take a look at the camera you use today. No, not the Hasselblad or Mamaya sitting on the shelf by the unused film case. The one you use today, silly. Does that camera have a thing called ‘video recording’? Hmmm. Ever tried it? You’re a portrait photographer, you say? Well, that doesn’t mean you can’t learn something new, you know. You still like to make money, don’t you? Read on, my friends.

While you stay in your little nitche today, did you know that the younger, more adventurous photographers are including snipits of video on their blogs and twitters of sessions for their clients to share with their friends while the sessions take place. Yes, while the sessions are taking place, and the attention span is there. Their ‘friends’, and yours, are right there in your studio enjoying all the fun you provide for them.

Already doing that? How about adding an auxillary microphone and making a 30 second video of yourself letting the world know you exist, and where to find out more. Use this video to lure clients to your site or your Blog or Facebook page, and the rest is history. Sounds too easy? It is. You already have the equipment. Now you just need the rules. This is called a ‘hooker’ video. It is used to generate an interest and direct the viewer to wherever it is you want them to go.

Make it short. Real short. And make it fun. Don’t introduce yourself. (Use a line underneath to do that, like in the news.) Use a catchy line instead. Show your true self and don’t be stiff. Leave them hanging and hungry for more. Add a few images of your work. 3 or 4 max and not for long. Remember, they are on the ‘fast track’. The last thing should be an image with the one thing you want them to remember…..your business name, phone or just your web site or email address….you decide.

Did you know that you can make $500-$1,000 for making a 3 minute video for your business friends to use on the web? This is called corporate advertising and they are all wanting it. Try it with your local business friends. They would rather pay you this amount than double or triple for the big leagues to do it. Have them sit in front of a background or their place of business, make a script, add some images, and go for it!


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IMAGE ENTRIES We are now accepting 4 entries per member at our monthly meetings. Please join us in entering your best work. The highest ten scores of the year will be calculated for your final score towards “Photographer of the Year”. You must enter a minimum of 10 images in at least 5 meetings of the ten, and have 3 qualifying images in the Specified Category to qualify for “Photographer of the Year”.

Indianhead is seeking the following position:

IMAGE COMPETITION CHAIR

We wish to thank Stu Glaser for a wonderful job in the past and wish him well in his new job. He

will be missed. We need someone to take his place. Anyone interested, please contact

President Phil Ziesemer.

Past Presidents Picnic

August 6th 2017

The Haferman household will again be host to the summer Past Presidents Picnic. We will provide the meat, beans and potato salad. Please bring a dish to pass and your beverage of choice. The party starts around 3p.m. and we will be eating at 5p.m. Please bring your required bathing suits if you wish to swim. The picnic is open to all Indianhead families (bring your children, if you like them). Some of us are golfing before the party, if you would like to join us, let me know. Our address is 3430 State Highway 73 North Wisconsin Rapids Wisconsin 54495 We are located right next to Homestead Golf Course and across from County trunk Q. Please call my cell phone 715-323-0937 or email at [email protected]




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2017 Indianhead Board of Directors

President - Phil Ziesemer Vice President - Paul Hafermann

Secretary - Chris Vander Velde Director 1 Year - Laura Sedivy

Director 2 Year - Laurie Hanson

“Fear is the darkroom where negatives are developed.”

“I said, SMILE!”

Have you updated your web site lately? Do you keep your Facebook page up to date?

How about Twitter? Blog, and the others? Did you know you

can pre-date your entries? Check it out. Spend one

afternoon a mo/week and lay it all out. This is the way of the

world today. Don’t delay - it will pay!


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www.indianheadphotographers.org

PPA News UPCOMING SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

2017 IPC Details: Registration: May 22, 2017 - June 21, 2017 / 5 pm. Late entries July 6, 5 pm ET

Competition dates July 30-Aug 3, 2017 Beginning in 2018, all judging will take place in Atlanta.

2018 Imaging USA will be held in Nashville, TN

Don’t forget to check out the online education PPA has to offer! ! Are you in “the Loop” ? Check the PPA website for more information

North Central District CompetitionStarting in 2018 all the district competitions will be judging at PPA headquarters in Atlanta. There will still be 5 districts and all the district and sponsored awards will be given out. The judging itself will not change, just the location. We will be streaming all the event as we are currently doing, so that our members can still watch and learn. - Rich Newell, Events & IPC Manager PPA

Don’t forget to send your sealed images (those who scored 80 or above at District) on to the IPC Competition in order to receive your merits through the PPA. Details below.

IPPA NEWS June 12th, 2017 Meeting - Host Paul Hafermann

Michael Kapstein: “A Photographer’s Journey to Fine Art Landscape Photography” Specified: Landscapes & Open

October 9th, 2017 Meeting - Host Phil Ziesemer / Speaker TBA 4 Open Category Competition

November 13th, 2017 - Host Kirk & Helen Kolpitke Pre-State/District Competition - 4 Open Category / Print of the Year Competition

All meetings will be held at the VFW Hall - 104 N. Division Street, Colby, WI.

http://www.indianheadphotographers.org

http://www.indianheadphotographers.org


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Monthly Drawing Be sure to attend our meetings.

Members will be given a ticket at each meeting.

One ticket will be drawn to be entered in a final drawing held at our

November meeting.

That final winner will receive a $100.00 scholarship that may be

used towards registration fees for WPPA, PPA, MAIPP, or any other

educational program, such as a Super Monday, or accounting class at

their Technical College, etc. Prior approval is required.

Congratulations to Laurie Hansen for being our May winner in the monthly drawing contest.

Member’s Page

Tom Giles reports that daughter Megan had her second son on Wednesday, May 17th. Isaac “Ike” Snow Hemmick weighed 8 lbs. 1 oz., 20 inches long. Big brother Hayes is very

excited to have a baby brother. He is the 7th boy in this generation, with only one girl.

(This space is for announcements, items of interest, for sale, births, deaths, awards, etc. Please submit items for submission by the 20th of each month.)

2017 IPPA Board of Directors

President Phil Ziesemer Past Pres/Program Director Tom Giles

Vice President Paul Hafermann Secretary Chris Vander Velde 2 Year Director Laura Sedivy

1 Year Director Laurie Hansen

2017 Appointed PositionsTreasurer Phil Ziesemer

Image Competition Chair -Open Newsletter Editor Ginny Otto

Membership Chair Tom Giles Fellowship Chair Ginny Otto Special Service Award Chair

Paul Hafermann

Thank you for volunteering and giving of your time and talents to our professional organization. It is because of

your dedication that we remain strong in our commitment to work together for the benefit of others.

Please submit articles to [email protected] or call/text 715-252-3195



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