On the 10th anniversary of 9/11, professional photographer members of the Professional Photographers' Society of New York State Inc. (PPSNYS) will work together to capture New York's resilience and unity. Called "Project 9/11," the PPSNYS initiative will involve members of the association taking photos throughout New York State on Sunday, September 11, 2011.

During this 24-hour period, the association will capture the spirit of New York's resilience and unity through the eyes and lenses of its over 400 professional photographers. Participants will be photographing people and events from Montauk to Buffalo, Jamestown to Plattsburgh.

The ultimate goal of Project 9/11 is to produce a piece of living history, demonstrating the power of visual media to capture and document the emotions, people and events in this brief moment in time. And PPSNYS is harnessing the talents, minds and hearts of some of the finest people in the photographic profession to make it possible.

Participants will submit their photos to the Project 9/11 Committee, who will evaluate them. The photographer with the winning photo will be honored at the 2012 Photo North East Convention and Trade Show, taking place March 24 - 27 in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey.

For more information about Project 9/11, please contact PPSNYS Headquarters at 518-434-9500 or headquarters@ppsnys.com.

About PPSNYS: The Professional Photographers' Society of New York State Inc. was formed solely to instruct its members and the public in photography and to create, foster, promote and encourage the exchange of knowledge among its members and the public. PPSNYS is a society dedicated to the advancement of photography both as a science and an art. Members are encouraged to develop the highest standards of professionalism, ethics, business practices and customer relations.

Photographers stay informed and connected to local, state and regional organizations with newsletters, magazines or websites. But these publications don't produce themselves! All PPA Affiliate editors and webmasters are invited to participate in the 2011 Affiliate Communications Competition, which encourages excellence in affiliate publications and recognizes the individuals who spend their time and energy editing, designing and maintaining them. Entrants earn an achievement merit if their entry is accepted into the competition and an additional merit if they win.

Pass this news on, so the affiliate members who work hard to keep you informed get the recognition they deserve!

Entry forms and rules are available at the Competitions page on ppa.com, and it is free to enter. Entries must be received at PPA no later than Friday, February 25, 2011. If you have additional questions, please contact PPA at (800) 339-5451, ext. 226, or e-mail awijesinghe@ppa.com.

All PPA Affiliate organizations' publications--whether in print or online--are produced by fellow members who help you stay connected and informed, while running their own businesses. It's hard work...so make sure they enter the 2010 Affiliate Communications Competition and earn merits for their service!

Entry forms are available at the Competitions page on www.ppa.com, and it is free to enter. Entries must be received at PPA no later than Friday, February 26, 2010. If you have additional questions, please contact PPA at (800) 339-5451, ext. 226, or e-mail awijesinghe@ppa.com.

All PPA Affiliate editors and webmasters are invited to participate in this competition, which encourages excellence in affiliate publications and recognizes the individuals who spend their time and energy editing, designing, and maintaining them. Enter and get free, valuable advice for improvement. Plus, you'll earn an achievement merit if your entry is accepted into the competition and an additional merit if you win!

After  run-off elections in California, Michigan and Pennsylvania, Professional Photographers of America (PPA) welcomes more leaders into the new council for 2009 - 2012. As a non-profit, member-driven association, PPA's membership ultimately governs the association through such representatives in the PPA Council.

The new additions to PPA Council from these state run-off elections are as follows:

California
Dan Jones - Davis, Calif.
 
Michigan
Tina M. Timmons, M.Photog.Cr. - Vassar, Mich.
 
Pennsylvania
Mary Jane Smith - Huntingdon, Pa.

PPA welcomes our new councilors, and we thank them for their service! To see the full list of PPA Councilors, please view the online Councilor Directory.
 

Professional Photographers of America (PPA) proudly ushers in the new council for 2009 - 2012. As a non-profit, member-driven association, PPA's membership ultimately governs the association through its representatives in the PPA Council.

Councilors are professional photographers who volunteer their time and service to guide and act as the voice for their state's PPA members. Duties include discussing and voting on changes to the Bylaws and Adopted Procedures and the leadership of the association (via the election of the board of directors and the Nominating Committee). They also play a crucial role in sharing the PPA message to existing, new and prospective PPA members.

Currently, three positions remain open due to ties for the final Councilor position in three states: California, Michigan and Pennsylvania. These states' eligible PPA members will receive a paper ballot for the run-off election. PPA will be notifying these states and their members of the timeframe for the paper ballots and the run-off election's outcome.

To see the full list of PPA Councilors, please view the online Councilor Directory. PPA welcomes our new Councilors, and we thank them for their service!

Anne Kitzman, of Anne Kitzman Photography in Wilder, Ky., was the grand prize winner at the Professional Photographers of Ohio's 56th Annual Convention, Trade Show and Print Competition. The award was presented on March 9.

Kitzman will receive $5,000 of free printing and services from JD Photo Imaging in Flint, Mich.

"I'm very proud to contribute to Professional Photographers of Ohio," said Tom Hicks, a partner at JD Photo Imaging. "I believe print competitions are a great tool to raise the quality of professional photography in our industry. Our lab does anything we can to support them."

Professional Photographers of Ohio (PPO) is an affiliate association with the international Professional Photographers of America (PPA). In addition to the PPO print competition, numerous programs and demonstrations were offered along with new trends and techniques for professional photographers.

JD Photo Imaging is a full-service professional photographic lab serving photographers throughout the United States and Canada. For more information, visit www.jdphotoimaging.com.

Contact:
Tom Hicks
JD Photo Imaging
810-239-8671
tom@jdphotoimaging.com

Affiliate Managers Meeting
PPA Headquarters, Atlanta, GA
Sunday, June 7: 1pm - 5:30pm and Monday, June 8: 9am - 3pm

Improve your association management--Don't miss these discussions presented by PPA Staff! Learn to solve specific problems unique to your situation:

• motivating your board
• recruiting volunteers
• budgeting & financing
• negotiating with hotels
• sponsorship and more...

Please confirm your attendance. RSVP to: affiliates@ppa.com.

Hotel Accomodations

Hyatt Place Atlanta Downtown
330 Peachtree Street NE
Atlanta, GA 30308
404-577-1980
atlantadowntown.place.hyatt.com

• Room Rate: $135 per night
• For reservations, call 888-492-8847 (use corporate rate code PPHO)
• Reservation deadline: April 15

Many Americans, including professional photographers, most of whom are self-employed, are feeling the effects of current economic tough times. And many photographers fear that if they don't get some relief fast, their businesses will suffer irreparable damage.

Throughout its nearly 130-year history, Professional Photographers of America (PPA) has provided business-critical resources to professional photographers. Today PPA, together with its long-standing Industry Advisory Committee, announced a renewed commitment to giving all photographers the help they need to combat economic challenges during the next several years. New programs and resources will be rolled out regularly, giving photographers tools and information to make a real difference in the bottom line of their businesses.

Many of the ideas for helping photographers navigate difficult times come from PPA's Industry Advisory Committee, which has met at least twice a year for decades, collaborating with PPA on ways it can help make photographers successful. In fact, the committee met again this weekend, praising PPA for its regular work on photographers' behalf in the areas of health care reform and copyright protection.

"It's wonderful what PPA is doing to lobby on Capitol Hill to secure health care benefits for photographers," adds Kevin Casey, CEO of Collages.net and member of PPA's Industry Advisory Committee. "This is an important issue that affects the daily life of photographers, and it's important that we are there trying to solve serious issues, rather than just talking about them."

"Our Industry Advisory Committee has been such an important part of our advocacy efforts. They care about photographers and are serious partners in helping us get through these difficult times. We have serious situations, and that means expending serious resources, including substantial financial resources, to make a difference," explains David Trust, PPA's CEO. "Some groups are out there talking, but this takes a lot more than talk - it requires real action, which PPA is already taking."

Photographers are urged to take advantage of the programs and resources available now,  only through PPA, the world's largest non-profit association for professional photographers:

• PPA's Indemnification Trust:  protection when things go wrong on assignment.
• Studio Management Services:  providing business education and financial guidance.
• PPA's Financial Benchmark Survey:  providing the data that defines a successful business.
• Full-time Copyright & Government Affairs Staff: fighting for photographers on copyright and small business issues.
• And more

Professional Photographers of America (PPA), a worldwide non-profit association, exists to assist its 22,000 members and the photographic industry in achieving their professional, artistic and fraternal goals; to promote public awareness of the profession; and to advance the making of images in all of its disciplines as an art, a science, and a visual recorder of history. For more information, visit www.ppa.com.

All PPA Affiliate organizations' publications--whether in print or online--are produced by fellow members who help you stay connected and informed, while running their own businesses. It's hard work...so make sure they enter the 2009 Affiliate Communications Competition and earn merits for their service!

Entry forms are available at the Competitions page on www.ppa.com, and it is free to enter. Entries must be received at PPA no later than Friday, February 27, 2009. If you have additional questions, please contact PPA at (800) 339-5451, ext. 226, or e-mail awijesinghe@ppa.com.

All PPA Affiliate editors and webmasters are invited to participate in this competition, which encourages excellence in affiliate publications and recognizes the individuals who spend their time and energy editing, designing, and maintaining them. Enter and get free, valuable advice for improvement. Plus, you'll earn an achievement merit if your entry is accepted into the competition and an additional merit if you win!