Calendar
Monthy Meeting – April 13th at Accurate Image
Our monthly guild meeting is next Monday, April 13. 7:00 pm at Accurate Image. Print competition deadline is 6:45 pm Our April meeting will be an open forum/business meeting. There are several items we need to discuss and your input is needed to make our guild succeed. Some of the items on the table are: Meeting Night – change back to Tuesday? Different night? Meeting... read more
May Meeting
Join us for the May meeting for Baby and Children's photographer, Jennifer Turner. THIS IS A CANNOT MISS FOR ANYONE WHO CURRENTLY SHOOTS OR WANTS TO SHOOT BABIES AND CHILDREN MAY 11, 2009 @ ACCURATE IMAGE PRESENTATION AT 7pm JENNIFER TURNER - A QUICK BIO! Jennifer Turner owns and operates "A Moment in Time Portrait Design" one of Austin’s premier children’s portrait studios. Jennifer has... read more
June 2009 • Carla Pendergraft on Marketing with Social Media
Monday, June 8th, 7:00pm at Accurate Image Facebook and Twitter are all the rage these days. But what's the "right" way to set up a Facebook page? Do you use Groups, or Pages, or just a personal profile? Is there a way to “jazz up” the Facebook interface? And how can you use Twitter in a way that... read more
July 14, 2009 John Wilson & Beth Groom • Overview of Adobe Photoshop CS4; Cool Shortcuts and Quick Image Fixes
Have you upgraded to Adobe Photoshop CS4 yet? Want to know what's new -- and how to use it? John and Beth will be here to answer all your questions. John Wilson, M.Photog.Cr. is a 3rd generation photographer whose career began at the age of 15. He is a corporate photographer for Lockheed Martin with 32 years of service. His studio... read more
Monthly Meeting – August 11 Brigham Mayfield “You Can Print It Yourself.”
Have you sent your work to a professional lab and just not been happy with the results? Join us when Brigham shows you his workflow and techniques of printing in his own studio. Dinner at 6:00 pm. Print Competition deadline at 6:45... read more
October 13 – Doug Box “Off-Camera Flash and Painting with Light”
Doug has perfected some of the most exciting and dramatic lighting techniques in the business. His Off-Camera Flash system has been featured in numerous photography publications and on websites throughout the industry. His latest method – Painting with Light – is a fascinating process of using different light sources (including flashlights) to create beautiful images. Join us for a... read more
2009 Guest Speakers
November 10 - Gabriel Alonzo December 8 - Christmas... read more
JANUARY HOTPPG MTG.
Join us as we gain vision for photographing in 2010! We'll meet at the Lake Brazos Steakhouse on Tuesday January 12th at 6pm for dinner and 7pm for Envisioning! Get ready to learn a thing or two about yourself and why you are a GREAT photographer! Be there to start 2010 off on the right... read more
Inspiration for 2010
I thought that I'd take a minute to share with all of you who could not make it to our guild meeting tonight the inspiration we are only beginning to gain from one another. Please take a minute before the next guild meeting to read and answer the questions on the first slide and then look through the rest, and... read more
February Meeting
Vision Part Two. This is a continuation of the discussion started last month about rediscovering our passion for photography, renewing our commitment to excellence in business practices. Group discussion led by President Sarah Hess. Tuesday, February 9th at Lake Brazos Steakhouse at 6:00 pm for dinner and 7:00 pm for the... read more
Britney Fulgraf to Speak at March 9 Meeting!
www.belvederestBritney Kirby Fullgraf has been a professional photographer for only three years, but she has already made an impact on the industry. Her unique business model has attracted the attention of photographers across the country, including a number of noted professionals. Britney credits many PPA mentors for her success and says she has been overwhelmed by help, support and encouragement. In February... read more
April Meeting 2010
On Tuesday, April 13th our own Sarah Hess from Fleeting Moments Photography has promised to change our workloads and our lives with "LIGHTROOM"! I'm certain her lively spirit will entertain us and her knowledge will educate us! There is a demo online that you can "play with" and familiarize yourself with before the meeting or after, so be sure to check that... read more
May 2010 Monthly Meeting
Susan Dunkerley was born in Galveston, Texas and grew up in Columbia, Missouri. She has been a member of the Baylor Art Department faculty since 1997. Her photographs have been published and exhibited nationally and in Europe. She is known for her black and white photographs documenting temporary collages and sets she constructs in her studio windows. Dunkerley's photographs have been... read more
June 2010 Monthly Meeting
Our own Marlo Collins Portrait Artist, will be speaking for the first time to the Guild on Tuesday, June 8 th. She began her business about 7 years ago, has been voted the best wedding Photographer in Waco by the Wacoan readers, and now has one of the leading studios in Waco at the Gallery located on the corner Avenue and... read more
August 2010 Monthly Meeting
On August 10th, Tim Flanagan from The Solas Gallery in Salado will make a return visit to our guild. More to... read more
September 2010 Monthly Meeting
On Tuesday, September 14 th, Steve Kozak, Master photographer, member of the HOTPPG, and studio owner in the Metroplex area will be our September speaker. Steve speaks and teaches all over the nation and you will definitely NOT want to miss this! More about this... read more
October 2010 Monthly Meeting
The HOTPPG's first ever "Shoot Out"! Grab your cameras and photographic goodies and join us as we do a hands on "on location" shooting meeting. We will learn from one another, challenge one another and inspire one another as we photograph together. This guarantees to be a lot of fun! Cross your fingers that the skies will stay clear and... read more
November 2010 Monthly Meeting
On November 9th, Joe Griffin of Joe Griffin Photography and Bob Smith, of Accurate Image will pool their knowledge of commercial and aerial photography and share what they know and what they have learned over the past 30 years. If you do commercial work or ever plan to do it, this will be a very important meeting for you. There expert technical knowledge can... read more
December 2010 Monthly Meeting
As our tradition, the HOTPPG will gather for the final meeting of the year to announce the "Photographer of the Year", say a few words of thanks, hand over the gavel and eat great food together. The location has not yet been decided, but mark your calendar for Tuesday, December... read more
11 January
Our first meeting of 2011 will be hosted at accurate image studio by Bob Smith (2112 Washington Ave.). Pizza at 6PM and the meeting begins at 7PM. Print competition is due no later than 6:45; please turn entries in to Don White. Come meet the new board of directors, help us determine our direction this year and plan our calendar. Remember... read more
Annual Picnic in the Park
In place of our monthly meeting in September we will have our annual picnic. We will meet September 13th (our regular meeting day) at the pavillion by "Miss Nellies Pretty Place and the Cameron Clubhouse. If you need further directions call Tom Sergent at 716-7813 for directions. The Guild will provide hamburgers and hotdogs; please bring a covered dish to... read more
Randy Kerr speaks in October 2011
Randy Kerr will be our October guest speaker. Randy is the kind of speaker that if we had to pay him what he's worth, we couldn't afford him. It through His dedication to photography and the continued improvement of all photographers and the kindness of his heart that we will have him as our monthly speaker. Randy has photographed Texas... read more
November Meeting 2011
Our guest speaker this month (8 November) will be Angela Gonzales. Take a look at her beautiful photography at Angelalynnportraits.com. Angela specializes in portraiture and her work is spectacular! We will meet at Bob Smith's studio at 2112 Washington Avenue. This month we will have elections to determine the 2012 Guild Officers, so please come and place your vote! Competition... read more
Annual Christmas Party
It'll happen Tuesday, December 13th. Details to follow... read more
January 2012 Meeting
Tuesday night, January 10th at 7:00pm our speaker is Beaver Randolph. Beaver is a professional photographer who's main line of interest consist of wildlife and landscapes throughout Central Texas. He does business as CSIT Photography or "Creation Stopped In Time". Beaver is skilled in portrait and family photography. He also does assignments for ministries, bands and church camps. See some... read more