Why Do Print Competition?
Why Do Print Competition? It makes you a better photographer. Being a better photographer makes your work more saleable. You can rise above the ordinary. With all of the other photographers out there, you need to stand out.
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Presidents Message – May 2010
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Dallas PPA has so much to offer its members. There’s the networking with your fellow photographers, making yourself a better photographer with print competition, master’s meetings, mentor’s meetings, a listing on the DPPA website and of course, the fabulous speakers. Recently, I had a new member come to me to tell me what a difference [...]
Presidents Message: April 2010
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Every day as photographers and business people, we are challenged to find new ways to be creative, to sell better and to stay ahead of the game...
A Review of Copyright Laws
Friday, May 29, 2009
There has been a lot in the news lately about copyright and protecting the rights to our work. In this article we are going to talk a little about what that is all about.
Impact and Visual Polarity
Friday, May 29, 2009
Impact is the first and most important element of the twelve elements used in judging photographic competition prints. Consistency of merit prints is a direct result of attentive adherence to these twelve elements shown at the beginning of the SWPPA regional judging and trained into the judges on regional, national, and international levels.
Schools of Professional Photography
Friday, May 29, 2009
Texas School may be the best, but it's not our only choice!
Success in Wildlife and Scenic Photography
Friday, May 29, 2009
I have discovered that good or nice wildlife images do not sell; only outstanding wildlife or scenic images sell and these images often become big sellers. My philosophy for success in the area of wildlife and scenic images is found in the following 10 areas....
Discussion of Color
Friday, May 29, 2009
The correct use of color in our photographic work will enhance its ability to attract attention. Without going too technical, color is the reflection of light in different waves perceived by the eye. The main word to remember about the whole issue of color is... HARMONY. Here are some ideas about how color affects the photographic image.
The Ideal Wedding Contract
Friday, May 29, 2009
You may be a good judge of character, and able to rely on your instincts to establish a good rapport with those whom you do business. But don’t even think of photographing a wedding or other special event without a rock-solid contract. After all, you can’t re-photograph a wedding to make up for what you might have failed to do the first time. Or to redo it the right way.
What It is All About
Friday, May 29, 2009
How are you feeling about the work that you do? I mean really feeeeeling???? Is your drive the same as it was when you started? Do you still get that euphoric high when you know you have just "nailed the shot?"
General Info 
Next Monthly Meeting
Little Red Schoolhouse – Waco, TX
Speaker: Alex Buono & Karyn Sarganis Fritz
Subject: Fusion & Sales
Date: August 1-2, 2010————————————————————————
About the Dallas PPA
The Dallas PPA, an affiliate of the Professional Photographers of America, seeks to elevate the standards of professional photography in Dallas and the DFW Metroplex by providing educational events and promoting fellowship and mutual support amongst its members.
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- 2010 Little Red Schoolhouse – Fusion – August 1-2
- Presidents Message – July 2010
- John Hudson: Studio Sale Moving studio to home location, and...
- Thomas Garza: Please add me to the list. I have second shot wedd...
- Christi Kupke: Have my own photography business that is in the ea...
- Jim Domke: Joined last week and didn't see anything about thi...
- Jim Domke: Need help shooting church directory/school/seniors...
DPPA Polls
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Thursday, June 24, 2010
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