january 2007 - Professional Photographer Magazine
january 2007 - Professional Photographer Magazine
january 2007 - Professional Photographer Magazine
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Association News for Members of <strong>Professional</strong> <strong>Photographer</strong>s of America<br />
CONVERSATIONS ON OURPPA.COM<br />
OurPPA.com is like networking online. <strong>Photographer</strong>s—from<br />
beginners to certified masters—have the ability to share thoughts,<br />
advice, and questions with each other. You can even share your<br />
images and receive tips about which ones will do best in<br />
competition. As you can see, OurPPA.com is a tool. It’s a fun tool,<br />
but it’s a tool nonetheless. Are you making use of it?<br />
Visit OurPPA.com and join in on these and other hot conversations:<br />
How much do you charge for portraits and what are the ups and<br />
downs? Debate pricing with fellow photographers.<br />
http://www.ourppa.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3715<br />
What is your experience with different forms of marketing, from<br />
purses to mugs…and do they really help boost your business?<br />
http://www.ourppa.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3647<br />
How has being certified helped you? Share your stories and learn<br />
from other certified professional photographers.<br />
http://www.ourppa.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2885<br />
ANNOUNCEMENTS<br />
News & Notes<br />
Imaging USA Show Guide<br />
The Imaging USA <strong>2007</strong> Show Guide is included as a special section in this month’s issue of <strong>Professional</strong> <strong>Photographer</strong>. Packed with<br />
everything you need to know about the show, including speakers, programs, vendors, maps, and tips on what to do on your time off, the<br />
Show Guide is designed for you. Take a look and see what’s in store for you in San Antonio! If you haven’t already registered, there’s still<br />
time – just visit www.ImagingUSA.org or call 888-260-0016.<br />
<strong>2007</strong> Events and Educational Resource Guide<br />
To make it easier for everyone to see the great opportunities coming your way, PPA’s <strong>2007</strong> Event & Educational Resource Guide is<br />
printed in this issue of the <strong>Professional</strong> <strong>Photographer</strong>. If you’re a PPA Member, you can also take an online look at the PPA’s <strong>2007</strong> Event<br />
& Educational Guide on http://events.ppa.com. As you will see, the learning and the fun never stop with PPA. Consider joining us for a<br />
Mediterranean cruise, studying with us in the Bahamas, registering for a Super Monday program, attending classes at one of our Affiliate<br />
schools or joining any of the wonderful opportunities offered in <strong>2007</strong>.<br />
Jumpstart Your <strong>2007</strong> Marketing!<br />
PPA & SEP can help with the Sweepstakes Marketing Cooperative.<br />
Turn on your studio’s promotional power with three great sweepstakes opportunities. Why sweepstakes? Because they work!<br />
Think how many more clients will be attracted to your <strong>2007</strong> promotional campaigns when you can offer these exciting bonuses: A car for<br />
high school seniors…a cruise for bridal couples…a Disney family vacation for family and children portrait clients. What’s more, each<br />
sweepstakes will offer even more chances for your clients to win great second-level prizes. This exclusive new, member-only benefit will<br />
enable you to conduct campaigns with prizes and a profit-building strategy that you couldn’t offer on your own.<br />
Your first chance to buy into this amazing opportunity is at Imaging USA <strong>2007</strong>! Visit the Association Booth in the Imaging Expo to learn<br />
more about the brand-new Sweepstakes Marketing Cooperative. When you sign up you’ll receive a Sweepstakes Marketing Tool Kit with<br />
all the “how-to” help you’ll need to increase profits in <strong>2007</strong>. Stay tuned for more detailed information coming to you after January!<br />
<strong>2007</strong> AFFILIATE<br />
COMMUNICATIONS COMPETITION<br />
All PPA Affiliate editors and webmasters are invited to participate<br />
in the <strong>2007</strong> Affiliate Communications Competition. This<br />
competition is designed to encourage excellence in Affiliate<br />
publications (newsletters, magazines and websites) and to<br />
recognize the individuals who spend their time and energy<br />
editing, designing and maintaining these publications in order to<br />
keep their members informed.<br />
Each entry accepted into the competition will earn an<br />
Achievement Merit for its respective editor or webmaster if that<br />
person is a PPA member. Each winning entry (First Place,<br />
Second Place, Third Place and Honorable Mention) will earn an<br />
additional Achievement Merit for its respective editor or<br />
webmaster if that person is a PPA member.<br />
Entry forms are available at http://competitions.ppa.com.<br />
Entries must be received at PPA no later than Friday, February<br />
23, <strong>2007</strong>. If you have additional questions please contact PPA at<br />
800-339-5451, ext. 226, or email awijesinghe@ppa.com.<br />
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