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ACTION<br />
Official Publication <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Pr<strong>of</strong>essional</strong> <strong>Photographers</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Iowa</strong><br />
Summer 2009<br />
Modern Modigliani<br />
by Troy Eiffert
PROFESSIONAL<br />
PHOTOGRAPHERS<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>Iowa</strong><br />
Table <strong>of</strong> Contents<br />
President’s Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3<br />
Meet Some <strong>of</strong> Our Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4<br />
Newest Addition to the Board . . . . . . . . . . . . .5<br />
<strong>Action</strong> Deadlines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5<br />
Legal Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5<br />
Featured Articles in PPA Magazine . . . . . . . . . .6<br />
Congrats to Bob Hawkins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8<br />
<strong>Iowa</strong> Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8<br />
Good Works - Graham’s Guardian Angels . . . .9<br />
Good Works - WHCC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10<br />
CPP Scholarship Winner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11<br />
Board Members Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13<br />
2009-2010 Committee Assignments . . . . . . .14<br />
Dates to Remember . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15<br />
Fall Event 2009 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
PROFESSIONAL<br />
PHOTOGRAPHERS<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>Iowa</strong><br />
A Note from Dennis Fraise<br />
Greetings to everyone,<br />
To quote the Grateful Dead; “What a long strange trip<br />
it’s been” and I can’t think <strong>of</strong> a better group <strong>of</strong> people to<br />
have been on the trip with than the great members <strong>of</strong> the<br />
<strong>Pr<strong>of</strong>essional</strong> <strong>Photographers</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Iowa</strong> .<br />
I’d like to start by thanking Toni for a great year <strong>of</strong><br />
leadership and friendship . To the entire board, a job well<br />
done as we close the books on another highly successful<br />
year for the PPI . A very special thank you to our Executive Director Chris who is the glue<br />
that holds everything together .<br />
Most <strong>of</strong> all our success is a tribute to you the members <strong>of</strong> the PPI . Our spirit <strong>of</strong><br />
friendship, cooperation, fun and our can do attitude has placed the PPI at the forefront<br />
<strong>of</strong> state associations . At a time many associations are struggling we are thriving .<br />
Despite the economic downturn the <strong>Pr<strong>of</strong>essional</strong> <strong>Photographers</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Iowa</strong> are in perhaps<br />
the best financial shape in our history . We have worked diligently over the past few years<br />
to cut expenses, hold membership cost and increase member benefits .<br />
If you have not read Who Moved My Cheese by Spencer Johnson I suggest you get a<br />
copy today . The only thing we can be certain <strong>of</strong> in our industry is more change . Today’s<br />
PPI is a nimble organization not afraid to make changes and try new things .<br />
Our new logo and website are examples <strong>of</strong> some <strong>of</strong> the recent changes we’ve<br />
undertaken to keep our association fresh . You can look for more changes in the future as<br />
we continue to grow and adapt to our every changing industry .<br />
The very best thing you can do is become involved in your association . You’ll find<br />
volunteering an incredibly worthwhile endeavor and make a whole new set <strong>of</strong> wonderful<br />
friends .<br />
I can promise you that we will have fun this year . So work hard and don’t forget to<br />
take time for what’s important in life, family and friends . Make plans now to attend the<br />
Fall Seminar November 1st and 2nd our featured speakers will be Kirk Voclain and John<br />
Hartman .<br />
I’m excited to be your president (and a little nervous) but I have a great group <strong>of</strong> past<br />
presidents and board members to help guide the way . Remember most <strong>of</strong> all this is your<br />
association and working together we can continue our success . Don’t hesitate to contact<br />
me if you have an idea, problem or question I’d love to hear from you .<br />
Best wishes,<br />
Dennis Fraise<br />
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PROFESSIONAL<br />
PHOTOGRAPHERS<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>Iowa</strong><br />
Meet Some <strong>of</strong> Our Members<br />
“Wedding Photographer Weds Wedding Planner” was the headline when Paul<br />
and Nicole Kestel tied the knot on December 31, 2003 . Paul and Nicole met<br />
at their church college group while Paul was studying photography at Hawkeye<br />
Community College . Paul started training Nicole on the basics <strong>of</strong> photography .<br />
Paul enjoyed his position as a Digital Media Specialist at McKenna Pro Lab in<br />
Waterloo, IA . Nicole was a Honeymoon Specialist at a local travel agency as well<br />
as the Wedding Coordinator at their church . The couple enjoyed photographing<br />
part-time for family and friends . It wasn’t long before other couples heard about the<br />
couple and requested them to photograph their special day drawn by the artistic<br />
quality <strong>of</strong> their work and the couple’s personality . As Nicole learned more about photography, Paul noticed she had<br />
a creative eye as well and made Nicole his main assistant . The couple went full time with their photography studio,<br />
Catchlight Imaging in Waterloo, IA in January <strong>of</strong> 2008 . The Philosophy <strong>of</strong> Catchlight Imaging is that photography<br />
should be simple, fun, & artistic and our work should bring glory to God . This means bringing out the unique God<br />
given personality <strong>of</strong> an individual . Our style <strong>of</strong> photography is very current and illustrative . Their first full-time year,<br />
they photographed 27 weddings, as well as many babies, children, families, and seniors . The couple has enjoyed<br />
posting photos from theie pr<strong>of</strong>ession and personal life on both their website www .mycatchlightimaging .com and<br />
blog www .catchlightimaging .blogspot .com . They also enjoy being a member <strong>of</strong> WPPI and PPI and attending<br />
conferences to get to know other photographers, print competition, and learn new things . Paul and Nicole make<br />
a great team in all areas <strong>of</strong> their life including photography, serving at their church, in their marriage, and in being<br />
parents . Paul and Nicole Kestel enjoy spending time with their son, Kolby age 4 and daughter, Bailey age 2 . Kolby<br />
and Bailey already say they want to become photographers like daddy and mommy when they grow up . They are<br />
<strong>of</strong>ten caught in the studio with their bright orange Vtech Digital Camera posing and photographing one another .<br />
Practice makes perfect, right!<br />
I always knew even as a little girl that I wanted to be a photographer . I always had<br />
a camera, capturing vacations with my family and high school life for yearbook . I was<br />
so excited for the opportunity to attend Hawkeye College in Waterloo and I graduated<br />
in 2003 with my majors emphasizing portraiture and photojournalism . I worked as a<br />
staff photographer for the Waterloo Courier for two years afterwards before I decided<br />
to move back home to Burlington and start up my own studio with a non traditional<br />
approach to photography .<br />
Using my background and passion in photojournalism, I began my career mainly<br />
shooting weddings and LOVED it, and still do! I worked out <strong>of</strong> my home for two years<br />
before my husband and I renovated on old machine shop into an upscale studio . We<br />
worked for a year renovating and tailoring the studio to our growing needs . We opened<br />
the studio in July <strong>of</strong> 2006 and we have been growing ever since .<br />
Now our studio has two wonderful employees, Patsy and Jaime . Patsy handles<br />
customer relations and sales and Jaime is our talented graphic artist . We feel truly<br />
blessed to have each other to work with, especially since finding out the most difficult<br />
part <strong>of</strong> running a business is finding great employees and managing their daily<br />
activities .<br />
Today our studio photographs babies and children, seniors, families and weddings .<br />
We are known for our documentary wedding style and lifestyle portraiture when it comes to capturing the essence<br />
<strong>of</strong> our children and families .<br />
It has always been my dream to be a photographer and what an incredible blessing for this to be my lifetime career<br />
and what an honor to get to know so many wonderful people and capture such special, intimate moments in their<br />
lives .<br />
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Paul & Nicole Kestel<br />
Patsy Dillon, standing -<br />
Kim La Fauce, sitting left and<br />
Jaime Ballard, sitting right<br />
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PROFESSIONAL<br />
PHOTOGRAPHERS<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>Iowa</strong><br />
Newest Addition to the Board<br />
Suzanne Fischer, M .Photog .,Cr .,CPP - Atlantic, IA<br />
Our new board member is Suzanne Fischer, <strong>of</strong> Atlantic, Ia (Southwest Ia) . Fischer started her<br />
Photography career in 1978 when she bought a used 35mm camera . She operated a in home<br />
studio for several years while working at the local daily paper as their full time photographer .<br />
In 1989 Fischer moved her studio to Atlantic from Hancock, Ia a 20 mile move . In 1991 with<br />
the studio business growing in Atlantic, she decided to go to a full time studio .<br />
She then joined <strong>Pr<strong>of</strong>essional</strong> <strong>Photographers</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Iowa</strong> (PPI) and really began to learn the<br />
“business <strong>of</strong> owning and operating a full time studio” . By attending seminars at PPI and at<br />
Heart <strong>of</strong> America (HOA) every year (only missing one since 1991) her studio began to grow and prosper . In 1993<br />
good friends Bob Hawkins, past PPI President ‘ 06 -’ 07 and Gary Sterling, past PPI President- ‘ 98-’ 99 talked her<br />
into entering Print Competition .<br />
Fischer received her Certified <strong>Pr<strong>of</strong>essional</strong> Photographer Degree (PPA Certified now) in 1995, got her Master <strong>of</strong><br />
Photography Degree in 1997, and later her Craftsman Degree . She has won numerous awards for her PPA contest<br />
prints over the last 17 years, including being named to “<strong>Iowa</strong>’s Top Ten <strong>Photographers</strong>” and “<strong>Iowa</strong>’s Top Five<br />
Master <strong>Photographers</strong>” several times . And being the Top Master Photographer in 2008 . Her highest honor to<br />
date was receiving the “ASP Golden Medallion Award” for the top print (the “Best <strong>of</strong> The Best”) in the <strong>Pr<strong>of</strong>essional</strong><br />
<strong>Photographers</strong> <strong>of</strong> America Show for 2005 .<br />
Fischer has served on the Heart Of America Board for the past 8 years, being the chairperson for several different<br />
committees over the years .<br />
She has one son, Wes Fischer <strong>of</strong> Omaha, and grandsons- Cole, Dalton, Gavyn, and Hayden . Who she spends a lot<br />
<strong>of</strong> time with . Her hobbies include playing golf with the grandsons, and driving and working on her 1961 Jewel Blue<br />
Corvette .<br />
“I am thrilled about being selected for the PPI Board . I have made many good friends in this organization over the<br />
years and look forward to making many more with all the new members .” said Fischer<br />
ACTION<br />
Deadlines<br />
Fall. ............August 15<br />
Winter .........October 1<br />
Spring ........ February 1<br />
Summer............May 1<br />
Do you have an idea for an article? A question<br />
you’ve been wanting to ask? Found a better way to<br />
sell portraits? Have a new technique to share?<br />
We want to hear from you! Send your articles,<br />
classified ads, and any other ideas or suggestions to:<br />
Chris Brinkopf<br />
Executive Director, PP <strong>of</strong> <strong>Iowa</strong><br />
P.O. Box 108 • Sumner, IA 50674<br />
Phone/Fax: 563-578-1126<br />
Email: ppichris@iowatelecom.net<br />
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LEGAL NOTICE<br />
<strong>Pr<strong>of</strong>essional</strong> Photographer<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>Iowa</strong> Board Meeting minutes<br />
and Financial Reports are available<br />
to the members upon request.<br />
Please contact:<br />
Chris Brinkopf<br />
Executive Director, PP <strong>of</strong> <strong>Iowa</strong><br />
P.O. Box 108 • Sumner, IA 50674<br />
Phone/Fax: 563-578-1126<br />
Email: ppichris@iowatelecom.net
PROFESSIONAL<br />
PHOTOGRAPHERS<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>Iowa</strong><br />
Featured Articles in PPA Magazine<br />
What does the PPA <strong>Pr<strong>of</strong>essional</strong> Photographer magazine and three <strong>of</strong> our members have in common? Bob Hawkins<br />
was interviewed for an article that appears in the December 2008 <strong>Pr<strong>of</strong>essional</strong> Photographer, the PPA <strong>of</strong>ficial<br />
magazine . The article was written by Stephanie Boozer and can be found on pages 72-74, and is entitled “Hard<br />
Times – A depressed local economy spurred Bob Hawkins on a new path .” With the copyright laws, we are not able<br />
to re-print the article in the ACTION, but you can click on the link in the ACTION newsletter area <strong>of</strong> the website<br />
entitled “Summer ACTION Bob Hawkins in the news” and read the article there . Congrats Bob!!!<br />
MORE PPA NEWS and our own BOB HAWKINS: The <strong>Pr<strong>of</strong>essional</strong> <strong>Photographers</strong> <strong>of</strong> America has named Bob Hawkins <strong>of</strong><br />
Newton, IA as chairman <strong>of</strong> it’s Certification Committee . Mr . Hawkins has been a Certified <strong>Pr<strong>of</strong>essional</strong> Photographer<br />
for 30 years . The <strong>Pr<strong>of</strong>essional</strong> <strong>Photographers</strong> <strong>of</strong> America has over 22,000 members worldwide . PPA Certification is<br />
responsible for all aspects <strong>of</strong> certification credentialing including writing and administering test and conducting peer<br />
review <strong>of</strong> photographic work being considered as part <strong>of</strong> the PPA Certification process .<br />
John Stalzer, <strong>of</strong> Stalzer Photography in Marshalltown, has a print<br />
in the Loan Collection . It can be found in the October 2008<br />
edition <strong>of</strong> the PPA magazine, <strong>Pr<strong>of</strong>essional</strong> Photographer on page<br />
18 . The print is entitled “Big Daddy’s Ride and was photographed<br />
for a client to be displayed as a 16x20 inch print at bike shows .<br />
Congratulations John!!!<br />
Woody Walters <strong>of</strong> Illustrative Images out <strong>of</strong> Cedar Falls, also has a print in<br />
the Loan Collection . It can be found in the <strong>Pr<strong>of</strong>essional</strong> Photographer in the<br />
January 2009 edition on page 15 . The title <strong>of</strong> the print is “In Memory <strong>of</strong> my<br />
Friend Bill .” Woody wanted to honor the man who taught him how to hunt .<br />
Congrats to you Woody!!!<br />
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PROFESSIONAL<br />
PHOTOGRAPHERS<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>Iowa</strong><br />
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<strong>Iowa</strong> Members<br />
PROFESSIONAL<br />
PHOTOGRAPHERS<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>Iowa</strong><br />
We, as board <strong>of</strong> directors, received an email from Helen Yancy, PEC Chairperson, as to the re-districting <strong>of</strong> the<br />
PPA Competition Districts . As <strong>of</strong> 2011 we will be re-districted as the map below indicates . There are many<br />
details to work out as to the print competitions themselves in each district . None <strong>of</strong> that information is<br />
available at this time . As we get new and more information from PEC and the North Central District, we will<br />
certainly pass it along to you, our members .<br />
For 2010, we will be districted with Wisconsin . Which is a decision that was made this early spring between<br />
<strong>Iowa</strong> and Wisconsin boards . This<br />
districting was also approved by<br />
PEC just weeks before this new<br />
re-districting came into play .<br />
We hope, as a board, that you<br />
our <strong>Iowa</strong> members will support<br />
the Regional Districting with<br />
Wisconsin for 2010 and send<br />
your prints for the affiliated<br />
judging . The winter convention<br />
in Wisconsin will be held February<br />
25 - March 1 at the Radisson<br />
Hotel and Conference Center in<br />
Green Bay, WI .<br />
Our <strong>Iowa</strong> Annual Winter<br />
Convention will be held<br />
February 6 - 9, 2010, with our<br />
print competition being held as<br />
usual and awards given out at<br />
our banquet . As in the past, this<br />
is an opportunity for you to “test<br />
the waters” with your prints<br />
before sending them on to the<br />
affiliated judging in Wisconsin<br />
for 2010 .<br />
Again, as more information is<br />
provided for both 2010 and<br />
2011 and future, you will be<br />
receiving it .<br />
Western District (BLUE)<br />
• Alaska<br />
• California<br />
• Hawaii<br />
• Idaho<br />
• Montana<br />
• Nevada<br />
• Oregon<br />
• Washington<br />
• Wyoming<br />
Southwest District (YELLOW)<br />
• Arizona<br />
• Arkansas<br />
• Colorado<br />
• Kansas<br />
• Louisiana<br />
• Missouri<br />
• New Mexico<br />
• Oklahoma<br />
• Texas<br />
• Utah<br />
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North Central District (RED)<br />
• Illinois<br />
• Indiana<br />
• <strong>Iowa</strong><br />
• Michigan<br />
• Minnesota<br />
• Nebraska<br />
• North Dakota<br />
• South Dakota<br />
• Wisconsin<br />
Northeast District (TEAL)<br />
• Connecticut<br />
• Maine<br />
• Massachusetts<br />
• New Hampshire<br />
• New Jersey<br />
• New York<br />
• Ohio<br />
• Pennsylvania<br />
• Rhode Island<br />
• Vermont<br />
Southeast District (GREY)<br />
• Alabama<br />
• Delaware<br />
• District <strong>of</strong> Columbia<br />
• Florida<br />
• Georgia<br />
• Kentucky<br />
• Maryland<br />
• Mississippi<br />
• Puerto Rico<br />
• North Carolina<br />
• South Carolina<br />
• Tennessee<br />
• Virginia<br />
• West Virginia
PROFESSIONAL<br />
PHOTOGRAPHERS<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>Iowa</strong><br />
Good Works<br />
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PROFESSIONAL<br />
PHOTOGRAPHERS<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>Iowa</strong><br />
Good Works<br />
WHCC has worked with many nonpr<strong>of</strong>it organizations over the last<br />
several years to help them meet their goals . Now I Lay Me Down<br />
to Sleep (NILMDTS), Flashes <strong>of</strong> Hope, and Extreme Makeover Home<br />
Edition (EMHE) are just a few on a list <strong>of</strong> many that are valued at<br />
WHCC .<br />
NILMDTS provides a helping hand and a healing heart to families supporting<br />
and cherishing the life <strong>of</strong> a baby or young loved one that may<br />
not have survived the beautiful journey <strong>of</strong> pregnancy or birth . WHCC<br />
has played a part in helping to keep their spirit living through printed<br />
photographs . In 2007, a large monetary donation from WHCC, allowed<br />
this organization to hire their first Executive Director! To this<br />
day we continue our support <strong>of</strong> the NILMDTS organization . Our owner,<br />
Mike Hanline sits on the Board <strong>of</strong> Directors for NILMDTS and we<br />
are continuing our support with photographic prints for the NILMDTS<br />
Photographic Art Fundraising Project . WHCC has donated the printing <strong>of</strong> photographic prints that are hand-signed<br />
and numbered by a handful <strong>of</strong> the industry’s most well-known . For more information about NILMDTS, visit http://<br />
www .nowilaymedowntosleep .org<br />
Flashes <strong>of</strong> Hope is a non-pr<strong>of</strong>it organization dedicated to creating uplifting portraits <strong>of</strong> children fighting cancer and<br />
other life threatening illnesses . The portraits are taken by award-winning photographers and WHCC provides each<br />
child with an 8x10 and pro<strong>of</strong>s <strong>of</strong> their session! These children and their families cherish these photographs and their<br />
experience with Flashes <strong>of</strong> Hope when they are presented with beautiful images <strong>of</strong> themselves not to mention the<br />
feeling <strong>of</strong> confidence they are given . For more information about Flashes <strong>of</strong> Hope, visit http://www .flashes<strong>of</strong>hope .<br />
org<br />
Working with Extreme Makeover Home Edition (EMHE) has been one <strong>of</strong> our more exciting experiences . EMHE airs<br />
on ABC each Sunday evening across the US . They provide a deserving family with a new home including all furnishings<br />
and artwork for the home . This is all completed within a 5-7 day time period . All items are donated from various<br />
businesses for the family . Several WHCC clients have been fortunate enough to be asked by EMHE to photograph<br />
the family . In turn WHCC provides the photographic art <strong>of</strong> the images our clients took <strong>of</strong> the family to be used in the<br />
home . We have printed numerous gallery wraps, photographic prints and photographic prints mounted on standout<br />
as well as press printed books for over a dozen deserving families . We are thrilled and honored to be a part <strong>of</strong><br />
the EMHE family! We love to see the piece <strong>of</strong> artwork we had a hand in creating bring a smile or a tear to a family<br />
as they walk through their new home and it is aired on ABC for all to see . For more information about EMHE, visit<br />
http://abc .go .com/primetime/xtremehome/<br />
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Sandy Puc, Michael Hanline, and Jessica Roe<br />
(the first NILMDTS executive director,<br />
who has now stepped down)
PROFESSIONAL<br />
PHOTOGRAPHERS<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>Iowa</strong><br />
CPP Scholarship Winner<br />
What Inspired Me About Photography<br />
By Cynthia Lakelyn dLamant<br />
My 8 th grade summer I was bored and restless . The answer was the Pentax K1000<br />
35mm camera my father gave me . I have been hooked on photography ever since .<br />
It has been a constant in my life no matter what other projects I’ve been involved<br />
with . What I love about photography is the creative process . At root, a photograph<br />
captures a moment in time that will never be repeated . That inspires me . It’s the<br />
“truth” <strong>of</strong> the art form .<br />
Another personal inspiration is the opportunity to mix photography with my love <strong>of</strong> marketing . They seem to go<br />
hand in hand, a marriage <strong>of</strong> passion and logic--each creating inspiration for the other .<br />
Here is to making dreams come to fruition .<br />
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PRESIDENT<br />
Dennis Fraise, M. Photog., Cr.<br />
Images And More<br />
2601 Summer Street<br />
Burlington, IA 52601<br />
319-753-0690 / Fax: 319-752-9326<br />
dfraise@iandmmarketing.com<br />
VICE PRESIDENT<br />
Marketing/PR Chair<br />
Michelle Wilbur, PPA Certified<br />
Jons Gallery<br />
120 1st Street NE<br />
Primghar, IA 51245<br />
712-757-3492 / Fax: 712-757-3492<br />
jons@tcaexpress.net<br />
PROFESSIONAL<br />
PHOTOGRAPHERS<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>Iowa</strong><br />
SECRETARY<br />
Member Communication Chair<br />
Doug Pierson, M. Photog., PPA Certified<br />
Pierson Photography<br />
518 North Second St.<br />
Cherokee, IA 51012<br />
712-225-2453 / Fax: 712-225-0555<br />
pierfoto@gmail.com<br />
TREASURER<br />
Membership Committee Chair<br />
Dean Siebe<br />
Siebe Studio<br />
4605 Old Hwy. Road<br />
Dubuque, IA 52002<br />
563-556-6111 / Fax: 563-556-1827<br />
deansiebe@aol.com<br />
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT<br />
Toni Harryman, M. Photog.,<br />
PPA Certified<br />
Johnson Photography<br />
1035 Sunset Drive<br />
Norwalk, IA 50211<br />
515-981-0872 / Fax: 515-981-9658<br />
phototmj@aol.com<br />
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR<br />
Chris Brinkopf<br />
P.O. Box 108<br />
Sumner, IA 50674<br />
563-578-1126 / Fax: 563-578-1126<br />
ppichris@iowatelecom.net<br />
BOARD MEMBERS<br />
Angela Jo Gambill, M. Photog.,<br />
PPA Certified<br />
Membership Committee, Co-Chair<br />
Angela’s Portraits<br />
100 South Franklin<br />
Corydon, IA 50060<br />
641-872-2390/Cell: 641-344-5112<br />
Home: 641-872-5112<br />
angelas@grm.net<br />
Greg Fitzl<strong>of</strong>f<br />
Marketing/PR, Co-Chair<br />
Fitzl<strong>of</strong>f Photography<br />
218 Main Street<br />
Lakefield, MN 56150<br />
507-662-6202 / dabnfitz2000@yahoo.com<br />
John Stalzer, PPA Certified<br />
Member Communication – Co-chair<br />
Stalzer Photography<br />
1915 Gethmann Lane<br />
Marshalltown, IA 50158<br />
641-753-7500 / Fax: 641-753-7708<br />
john@stalzerphotography.com<br />
www.stalzerphotography,com<br />
Rhonda Hartman, PPA Certified<br />
Hart 2 Hart Photography<br />
3045 Simon Ave. - PO Box 4<br />
Cedar, IA 52543-0004<br />
641-933-4504 / Fax: 641-933-4594<br />
hart2hart@mahaska.org<br />
www.hart2hartphotography.com<br />
Jeff Bokhoven<br />
Designer Images<br />
626 Franklin Street<br />
Pella, IA 50219<br />
641-628-9129<br />
designerimages@iowatelecom.net<br />
www.designerimagesphotography.com<br />
Suzanne Fischer, M. Photog., Cr.,<br />
PPA Certified<br />
Fischer Photography<br />
302 Chestnut, Box 103<br />
Atlantic, IA 50022<br />
712-243-6242 / Fax: 712-243-6909<br />
fischerp@mchsi.com<br />
fischerphotography@mchsi.com<br />
VENDOR REPRESENTATIVE<br />
Steve Kelly<br />
American Color Imaging<br />
715 E. 18th Street<br />
Cedar Falls, IA 50613<br />
800-728-2722 / Fax: 319-277-6522<br />
Cell: 319-240-7041 / Steve.Kelly@acilab.com<br />
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ACTION EDITOR<br />
Chris Brinkopf<br />
Executive Director<br />
P.O. Box 108<br />
Sumner, IA 50674<br />
563-578-1126 / Fax: 563-578-1126<br />
ppichris@iowatelecom.net<br />
www.ppiowa.com<br />
WEB PAGE CHAIRPERSON<br />
John Stalzer, PPA Certified<br />
Stalzer Photography<br />
1915 Gethmann Lane<br />
Marshalltown, IA 50158<br />
641-753-7500 / Fax: 641-753-7708<br />
john@stalzerphotography.com<br />
www.stalzerphotography.com<br />
CPP CHAIRPERSONS<br />
Jean Poland, M. Photog., Cr., PPA Certified<br />
Jean Poland Photography<br />
9 Plaza Drive<br />
Clear Lake, IA 50428<br />
641-357-3846/Fax: 641-357-1589<br />
polandphoto@netins.net<br />
James Olivari, PPA Certified<br />
Olivari Photography & Framing<br />
740 High Street<br />
Rockwell City, IA 50579<br />
712-297-7863 / olivari@iowatelecom.net<br />
PPA COUNCIL MEMBERS<br />
Bruce Belling, M. Photog. Cr.,<br />
PPA Certified<br />
Thomas & Bruce Photography. Inc.<br />
4008 156th Street<br />
Des Moines, IA 50323<br />
515-987-1055 / Fax: 515-987-4912<br />
Bellingbr@aol.com<br />
Bob Hawkins, M. Photog., Cr., MEI,<br />
PPA Certified Past President (Active)<br />
Bob Hawkins Photography, Inc.<br />
733 1st Ave. E.<br />
Newton, IA 50208-3307<br />
641-792-1510 / Fax: 641-792-1245<br />
bhawkins@pcpartner.net<br />
Kalen Henderson, M. Photog., Cr., MEl,<br />
CEI,API, EA-ASP, PPA Certified<br />
Henderson Photography<br />
224 Corry Court<br />
Mt. Pleasant, IA 52641<br />
319-986-5324<br />
kdanice@mac.com<br />
www.kalenhenderson.com<br />
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2009-2010 Committee Assignments<br />
<strong>Pr<strong>of</strong>essional</strong> <strong>Photographers</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Iowa</strong><br />
Seminar/Convention Chairman PPA Council: Bruce Belling,<br />
President Dennis Fraise, Co-Chair Toni Harryman Bob Hawkins, Kalen Henderson<br />
Area Seminars/New Members/Senior Shoot Out Website:<br />
Past President, Toni Harryman John Stalzer/Chris Brinkopf<br />
Program Talent Vendor Representative:<br />
President/Past President, Dennis Fraise & Toni Harryman Steve Kelly<br />
Judges Member Communication:<br />
President, Dennis Fraise /Vice President, Michelle Wilbur Doug Pierson - Chair<br />
John Stalzer – Co-Chair<br />
Print/Folio/Mr./Ms./Finished Product<br />
Vice President, Michelle Wilbur Membership:<br />
Dean Siebe, Chair<br />
Trade Show/Door Prizes Angela Gambill, Co-Chair<br />
Secretary, Doug Pierson<br />
Convention Coordinator/Banquet/Security (Greeter) Marketing/PR<br />
Treasurer, Dean Siebe Michelle Wilbur - Chair<br />
Greg Fitzl<strong>of</strong>f – Co-Chair<br />
Registration<br />
6 th year board, Angela Gambill/Co-Chair, Chris Brinkopf Budget Committee Chair<br />
Toni Harryman<br />
Convention Flyer/Photography<br />
5 th year board, Greg Fitzl<strong>of</strong>f/Co-Chair John Stalzer ACTION Editor:<br />
Chris Brinkopf<br />
Prop & Models<br />
4 th year board, John Stalzer /Co-Chair, Rhonda Hartman IMA Awards<br />
Doug Pierson<br />
Don Lohnes Classes / Roundtables<br />
3 rd year board, Rhonda Hartman Sponsorships:<br />
Dennis Fraise<br />
Hospitality/Hosts<br />
2 nd year board, Jeff Bokhoven/Co-Chair Sue Fischer/Advisor Rhonda Hartman<br />
Medlar/Master’s Exhibit/ Trophies & Plaques (w/Alan Adams)<br />
1 st year board, Sue Fischer<br />
Fellowship Awards:<br />
Dean Siebe/Co-Chair, Chris Brinkopf<br />
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