East Coast School starts Aug. 4For many photographers, a summer

without East Coast School is no summer at all.

This year’s edition of ECS, which runs Aug. 4-8 at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel in Raleigh, has something for everyone.

For those wanting to learn (or relearn) the basics, there’s Louis Tonsmeire’s Photographic Foundations.

Louis has a great style of teaching that’s full of humor and stories. It’s about as downhome as a photography class can be. But make no mistake, Louis knows his stuff and when you finish his class, you will, too.

For those yearning to take their im-

ages beyond the realm of the photograph, there’s Marilyn Sholin’s Painter.

Basic knowledge of Painter 12 and Photoshop are required for this class where you will use and learn the finer points of these two pieces of software.

In Don MacGregor’s Lifestyle Por-traits, he will focus on creating dynamic images and how to create a “purchasing desire” through consultations.

Lew Everling’s A Little Bit of Evetything is just that. From fabulous photography to working social media, Lew can do it all and he will show you how you can do it all as well.

TriCoast’s Mike Fulton and Cody

Clinton present “Got Light?” a new way to “see the light.” This class will expand your horizons beyond leaving your flash on TTL.

Richard Sturdevant’s Extreme Pho-tography & Photoshop” is sold out, but keep checking to see if there are any cancellations.

A week with Richard explores his techniques to produce the beautiful and award winning art he creates.

See images created by the instructors and class descriptions on the following pages.

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Marilyn calls North Carolina home, creating the most amazing art in the western Carolina area. Much has changed since Painter was first launched and there are many enhancements in Painter 12 to make your work even more original Spend a week with Marilyn using and learning the fine points of Painter 12 and Photoshop to take your painting skills to the next level. Basic Painter 12 skills will be enhanced for portraits and a variety of other subjects. New brushes, textures and ideas will be delved into for backgrounds and some easy painting techniques. Studying balance, value, composition and tones will be part of the art lessons. Basic knowledge of Painter 12 and Photoshop are required.

Richard Sturdevant Extreme Photography & Photoshop

Richard will spend the week working and explaining his techniques to produce the beautiful and award winning art he creates with his photography and photoshop.

This class is NOT FOR BEGINNERS. You must have a solid background in the use of the camera and photoshop.

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This class is NOT FOR BEGINNERS. You must have a solid background in the use of the camera and photoshop.

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Don MacGregorLifestyle Portraits

Level 2 and above

Don will focus on creating dynamic images with total control and confidence of light and composi-tion. Use of various tools such as reflectors and flash systems will be included. Posing, especially family groups, will be a daily routine as well as exploring the use of space to sell larger portraits. You will also learn how to create a “purchasing desire” through consultations and how to “close” on portrait sales that bring financial success to your business.

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Lew Everling A little bit of everything

Level 2 and above

His friends call him “Lewbie” and after spending just a few minutes with this guy, you will too! From fabulous photography to working social media, Lew can do it all. Hail-ing from the Midwest, he just might be the coolest guy in Indiana. Seniors, Weddings and Maternity, his repertoire is extremely robust and you will get a true taste of “a little bit of everything” during your week with Lewbie at ECS.

TriCoastMike Fulton and Cody Clinton

GOT LIGHT?Mike and Cody will give you a whole new

way to”see the light.” Are you a strobist? A minimalist? Wanting to bend light to match the image in your mind? Mike and Cody will spend the week working with off-camera flash transmitters and every combination of light you can think of. Af-ter this class you will have expanded your horizons beyond leaving your flash on TTL You will be in the know when it comes to lighting.

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Louis Tonsmeire PhotographicFoundations

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If you are just starting your career in photography and are looking tor thoses all important building block, this class is for you. Louis will spend time working on answering all your questions from where to place your

main light to knowing how to pose a newborn. Louis is a past PPA president and has over 30 years of knowledge and humor to share.

SUPER SUNDAYLewEverling

Video production combining your stills with video clips to wow your clients.

Marilyn SholinAre you ready to sling some paint? Join Marilyn for this wet media class.

Michael DillAre you looking for another revenue stream? Michael will share how to start

photographing sports at all levels.

Cost is $99 for Sunday only or $69 whencombined with a week-long class.

Got stuff ? Want new stuff ? Join us for the ECS Flea Market on Saturday, Aug. 3 from 4

until - 7 p.m. Setup is from 2 until 3 p.m.Rent your space for $25 thru July 19th, $35 thereafter.You (or your representative) must be at your table during the

entire event.Each item you offer must be marked with a price.Whatever you don’t sell must be removed by 8 p.m. (NO STOR-

AGE!)Contact Victoria Kelly (ncshutterbug@me.com or 919,480,7110)

to reserve your space.

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Fall’s guild seminar holds muchpromise with loads of talent, fun

PPNC Western Guild Chairman Cathy Yount has set up fall seminar that promised to educate, enlighten and entertain with four “heavy hitters.”

Continuing with the use of education facilities, this guild gathering will be held Oct. 12-14 at Catawba Valley Community College (www.cvcc.edu) in Hickory.

Beginning Saturday, Oct. 12 at 3 p.m., there will be a Photo Shootout with PPNC Mentors. It will run through 6 p.m. The shootout is free with seminar segistration

On Sunday, Oct.13, from 9 until 11 a.m., PPNC member Shane Greene presents “Foundations of Posing.”

From 12 noon until 1:30 p.m., it’s lunch on your own while the PPNC Board of Direc-tors meets.

From 1:30-3:30 p.m., PPNC Member Chris Garner presents “Beyond the Basics: Studio Lighting.”

At 3:30, participants will travel to Mur-rays Mill for on-location session with Adrian henson (4:30-6:30 p.m.) and a BBQ dinner

with Bluegrass entertainment.On Monday, Oct. 14, from 9 a.m. untl 3

p.m., San Francisco-based photographer Sam Hassas presents “A Day in My Life: From Beginning to End.”

Lunch is on you own that day from 12 noon until 1:30 p.m.

Pre-registration must be received by Oct. 1. Register online at www.ppofnc.com/western.php

Or send payment to Loretta Byrd, Execu-tive Director 427 Greenleaf Rd, Angier, N.C. 27501.

Hotel information:La Quinta Inn & Suites Conover-Hickory.

1607 Fairgrove Church Rd., Conover, N.C. 28613. Phone: (828) 465-1100. Website is www.LaQuintaHickory.com.

Standard King room is $84 plus tax; Two queen beds: $89 plus tax; and Two-room suites: $99 plus tax.

Deadline to receive reduced hotel rate is October 1, 2013.

All room rates include a custom, cooked-to-order breakfast. All rooms include 32” LCD TV, pillow-top mattress, microwave, refrigerator, cable TV, coffee maker, and hair dryer.

Conveniently located just off I-40, this hotel also offers free WIFI, an outdoor swim-ming pool, and an on-site fitness center.

The following pages offer images and biographies of the Western Guild speakers.

Sam Hassaswww.hassasphotography.com

Sam Hassas is San Francisco Bay-Area based wedding photographer.What’s astounding is the rapid pace from which he went from a lo-

cal wedding photographer to a national and international sensation in less than two years from his first wedding.

His images and style have been often repeated, but rarely duplicated. A full palette of emotions are felt when viewing his work and one can

be found with tears, to smiles, to roaring laughter in just one showcase.Fresh, bright, and a strong dose of whimsy describes his work well.

Students can expect an ah-ha moment during his course. He demysti-fies what is believed to be complex and offers a sound, logical way of creating compelling, thoughtful, creative photos

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Chris Garner CPPwww.tpsphotography.com

Chris Garner is a third-generation photographer and hails from Mor-ganton. A graduate of UNC-Asheville, after working in the newspaper industry in Pittsburgh, Chris opened his studio in May of 2000.

Thirteen years later, he operates one of the most sought-after studios in Western North Carolina. Chris attributes much of his success to the understanding and utilization of classic, timeless studio lighting with babies and children.

Have you ever had a client say to you, “That is a great Rembrandt light in my portrait” or “That butterfly light really flatters my symmetry?”

Probably not. In this program, Chris is going to focus less on the specifics of lighting patterns and more on how to create “green merit” images that flatter your clients and allow you to work more efficiently in your studio.

After all, what good is a Master’s Degree if you can’t pay your bills, right?

Shane Greenewww.shanegreenephoto.com

Shane Greene hails from beauti-ful downtown Hickory. He and wife Bonnie began working together as photographers soon after their en-gagement and were married in 1986. Their two children keep them fo-cused on taking the time to capture a lifetime of memories. They give God the thanks for allowing them to work together in a field they love so much.

Shane has received his Fellowship degree from the Professional Pho-tographers of North Carolina, is the Convention Chairman for 2006, is a member of the Southeastern Profes-sional Photographers Association and is President of the Metrolina Photographic Society. Shane has won numerous awards on the state, regional and international level for

his portraits, and has been honored to be published in the Showcase and Loan Collection books for Profes-sional Photographers of America.

An active member of PPNC, Shane will share his thoughts on posing and connecting with his clients. He has worked with several types of clients, from national pageant chains to the local high school se-nior. One thing that resonates from his work—his incredible ability to connect with clients and organically pull their own personality into a portrait. Shane will impart his vast knowledge of posing beauty queens all the way down to connecting with local clients, all with the goal of cre-ating a dynamic and unique portrait customized to each client.

Adrian Henson M. Photog. Cr. MEI. CPPwww.adrianhensonweddings.com

Adrian Henson owns and oper-ates Adrian Henson Photography in New Bern with his wife Heather.

Their studio specializes in high school senior portraits, and com-mercial and dance school photog-raphy.

When not producing great pho-tographs, he enjoys traveling and sharing his knowledge of image making.

Adrian holds a degree in mechani-cal drafting and design and utilized those skills as a project manager for the first eight years of his profes-sional life.

In 2001, after many years of not having any creative outlet, Adrian discovered his love for photography.

While the change from project manager to photographer was huge, the skills and talents learned in his design training proved useful in both careers.

He is a self-described “hobbyist” and is always on the lookout for new and exciting hobbies to explore. From aquariums to metal detecting, and from cave exploring to sailing, he’s been involved in almost too many hobbies to count!

While photography began as a hobby, it was the “one” that stuck with him and rocked him to the core.

Many of his hobbies came and

went, but photography quickly evolved into much more, it became a core passion that will define him forever. Every hobby now seems to revolve around and come back to photography, and Adrian always finds a way to combine new hobbies with his love of photography.

Today, Adrian is heavily involved with the PPNC and serves as a PPA Councilor. He regularly travels while teaching and speaking and is an International Photographic Competition Juror in training.

He is committed to photographic competition and has been honored with the PPA Diamond, Platinum, Gold and Bronze awards as well as PPNC’s Photographer of the Year two years in a row. He has also re-ceived SEPPA’s Best in Show.

Adrian said he considers compe-tition the greatest informal educa-tion around and owes the bulk of his photographic success to it.

Adrian is also devoted to making photography better.

He encourages sharing and open-ness among professionals and be-lieves that “the rising tide lifts all ships.”

He believes that through educa-tion, we can return confidence back to the photography profession.

A Change is Gonna Come ...

President’s MessageBy BRUCE WILLIAMSON, F. Ph.

“A Change Is Gonna Come” is a 1964 single by R&B singer-songwriter Sam Cooke, written and first recorded in 1963.

The title of the song is very appropri-ate for my president’s report.

I mentioned in my last report that I have attended every PPNC convention since becoming a member in late 1996.

Every one of these conventions was held the first weekend in March.

I would mark the dates on the calendar a year in advance to avoid having any scheduling conflicts.

The first weekend in March, 2014 has been reserved for my PPNC Convention for several years. I seriously doubt that any of you could imagine my shock when the 2014 PPNC Convention team met and discovered that WPPI had scheduled their convention and trade show in Las Vegas on the first weekends in March 2014 and 2015.

After numerous phone calls to speak-ers, vendors and others, the team deter-mined that we had no choice but to find another date for my convention.

We were advised by WPPI speakers, past attendees, sponsors and vendors that the PPNC Convention held at the same time could be disastrous to our organization.

In light of this situation, the conven-ton committee worked for several days seeking alternative dates and locations for the 2014 PPNC Convention and Trade Show.

Because of our contract with the Sheraton Hotel in Durham for 2014 and 2015, we would pay a substantial penalty if we selected a different location.

The committee recommended that we stay at the Sheraton.

Furthermore, we wanted to select a date that would not conflict with any other state photography group or orga-nization.

The only date that would work for the

2014 PPNC Convention was August 15-19, 2014. In a called conference call PPNC Board of Directors meeting on Monday, June 24 at 8 p.m., the board unanimously approved to change the convention date.

The change in the date of the con-vention will require some adjustments such as the scheduling of the East Coast School, the Eastern Seminar and print judging.

However, there appears to be an ele-ment of excitement and anticipation as we move forward. The convention team is busy working on scheduling talent, contacting new vendors and promoting the change.

Under the leadership of Ellen LeRoy, a new Facebook site with the new conven-tion logo (CarolinaPhotoExpo) has been launched and I have been informed that there might be a bathing suit contest for men by the poolside at the August 2014 PPNC Convention.

One board member commented that since the theme for my convention is “We are Family!” we will be having a “Home-coming/Family Reunion” with all of our PPNC family members and invite former members to this great event!

In closing, “A Change is Gonna Come to PPNC” and things will be even better.

As always, feel free to provide com-ments and suggestions for the improve-ment of PPNC.

Remember, “We Are Family!”

PPA launches new mobile applicationMobile App Gives On-The-Go Access to Exclusive Online Com-munity.

ATLANTA, GA. – It’s always good to be in the know, that’s why Professional Photographers of America (PPA) is making it easier than ever for its mem-bers to stay in theLoop directly from their mobile devices.

The world’s largest non-profit asso-ciation for professional photographers recently launched a mobile application for its online community — theLoop. theLoop is PPA’s new and exclusive, members-only social network. Think of it as Facebook or LinkedIn for pro-

fessional photographers. PPA created theLoop

in 2012 as a platform for its members to have a safe place to chat, share ideas and worries, and discuss sensitive top-ics like customer ser-vice, demanding clients and more. In theLoop, pro-fessional pho-t o g r a p h e r s can hash-out these topics and get real f e e d b a c k

from their peers without the fear of a potential customer reading

over their shoulder. This is a secure and

protected professional network for PPA mem-bers.

As such, users must log in with their PPA email and password to access the

network.With theLoop mobile, par-

ticipants can easily access the latest and most popular

discussions, check in on their

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f/’s stopBy FULLER ROYAL, M. Photog. Cr., F. Ph.

Wow!Convention moved

Talk about a whirlwind of change.News last month that we would be

moving our convention from March to August was a shocker.

It was not an easy decision to make but, it was necessary.

For ages, PPNC’s convention has been in February or March, the slowest time of year for most portrait and wedding photographers.

There was a time when PPA’s conven-tion was in the late summer.

When PPA moved it’s convention to late January, it had a negative effect on PPNC’s Central Guild and PPNC’s con-vention, especially if the PPA convention was within driving distance in Georgia, Tennessee of Florida.

Sometimes, when SEPPA would have a full convention, it would be difficult to solicit certain vendors of the PPNC convention.

With WPPI’s announcement of their 2014 and 2015 convention dates at the same time as our convention, our board had to make a decision.

It’s not that so many PPNC members would choose WPPI over PPNC. It’s that speakers and vendors see greater benefit

from a large, national convention as op-posed to a smaller one within a state.

From a financial point of view, that only makes sense.

Yes, it’s “rude” of WPPI to step all over us like that, but I guess they will step on someone no matter what date they choose.

And they will probably keep those dates beyond the next two years if the numbers work for them.

Our board made the right decision – the only decision they could.

How we handle East Coast School and print competition next year is anyone’s guess.

It may be that print competition be-comes the responsibility of the Central Guild seminar.

I could see a print salon awards night at the Central Guild and then save all of the other traditional PPNC awards for the summer convention.

In fact, the Central Guild could be all about print competition, PPA Certifica-tion, portrait and wedding photography basics and on and on.

And we could move the Central Guild to February so it’s not on the heels of the Christmas holidays.

And when the convention rolls around, Saturday could be a full convention day filled with multiple classes and events – with no print competition.

Eastern GuildJanet and I had a load of fun at the

Eastern Guild this year. Tim Hester, Loretta Byrd and Robert Yarborough delivered a top-drawer event that was the most fun I have had in a long time.

Great classes! Great food! Great en-terainment! This is what guild meetings are all about.

I’m sorry that we weren’t able to get there in time for Craig and Karen York’s class. I heard it was fantastic. And we didn’t get to see Lonnie Hoke, equally as moving and informative.

We did see Ned Winn’s and Chuck Hill’s and, as always, they did fine jobs.

And Ken Tart did a fabulous job with his Saturday Shootout.

Also, it was good to see Bob Boyd there, back in form, and Chuck Hardison, on the mend from back surgery.

I think one of the things that im-pressed many of our new members is that so many veterans of the organiza-tion were sitting in the classes beside them, as eager to learn as they were.

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favorite communities and contact their trusted sources of information.

“theLoop’s mobile app makes it easier to get information on the go,” said Lindsay Starke, online commu-nity coordinator for PPA.

“You can speedily read and post to community discussions and access your contacts from theLoop’s direc-tory.

It’s great for photographers who are constantly out in the field to eas-ily check-in on relevant topics or seek last-minute assistance.”

In its short existence, theLoop has blossomed into an active online com-

munity, giving photographers a space for peer-to-peer sharing, portfolio reviews and advice, business best practices, new photography-specific resources and overall community updates.

“The conversations here on the-Loop are spot on for the questions I’m asking, and it’s the perfect place to share,” said PPA member, Mark Treen, of Treen Media.

“I’m not afraid of customers two years from now Googling me and seeing something silly I might have said here.

“In fact, theLoop is the single fea-

ture that will have me paying for PPA membership as far into the future as I can foresee.”

theLoop is for PPA members only. For more information on PPA and to join, visit ppa.com.

To learn more about theLoop, visit theloop.ppa.com.

About PPA: Professional Photographers of

America (PPA) is the largest interna-tional non-profit association created by professional photographers, for professional photographers.

Almost as long-lived as photography itself, PPA has root

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BlogStomp! is one handy tool

Product ReviewBy FULLER ROYAL, M. Photog. Cr., F. Ph.

Here is a simple piece of software that I never thought would be so valuable – I use it every day. It’s fast. It’s simple.

It’s BlogStomp.I discovered this in PPA Magazine. In

one of the articles, a photographer was asked what the most important tools in her arsenal were. Among her answers was “BlogStomp.”

I always look up what they are talk-ing about.

I bought it immediately for $49. This one-time price allows for a single user with two computers. A five-computer user license is available for $89.

Simply put, BlogStomp allows you to drag jpegs of any size into a window

where they are automatically (and quick-ly) crunched to proper size. You then are given a variety of layout options, already created for you.

The website reads: “BlogStomp con-solidates and simplifies the complicated process of preparing images for web use, allowing you to ‘get out and play’ faster.”

BlogStomp re-sizes and optimizes im-ages for web use.

The layouts are flexible with built-in frame customization, adjustable sharp-ening and watermarking. The built-in batch processor allows you to process and export loads of images in just a few seconds.

I like how it creates a folder on your

desktop automatically titled “Stomped!” and places your finished work there.

You can post your images directly to most blog sites, Facebook or Twitter.

You can batch process where it resizes and optimizes one image at a time. Click another button and create an album of those individual images and upload them to Facebook or your blog or Twitter.

You will see examples of BlogStomp on my Facebook page and my blog. I also used it to create the layouts for the Eastern Guild photo section in this issue of Focus.

Visit their site at www.blogstompon-line.com.

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Just a few of the options BlogStomp creates. Its algorithms figure out how to perfectly fit you im-ages into a rectangle without any cropping of that image. You can choose any color border or no bor-der at all. You can load your own backgrounds and watermarking can be set for automatic.

Eastern Guild seminar sets new standard, raises the barBy FULLER ROYALFocus on Carolina Editor

Eastern Guild Chairman Tim Hestor was pleased with the results of the 2013 PPNC Eastern Guild he and his team put together.

With good attendance, participants enjoyed highly infor-mative sessions by Craig and Karen York, Ned Winn, Chuck Hill and Lonnie Hoke.

The weather cooperated and the facilities at Johnston Community College were just right.

There were several highlights including the appearance of “Barney Fife,” Benson’s own Scott Epperson at Howell Woods.

A delightful Bluegrass band performed with talented 14-year-old Sidney, who is sure to go places.

A BBQ buffett rounded out the evening as well as Church Hill serenading our director, Loretta Byrd.

On PPNC’s Facebook page, Woody Bowen posted, “Memo-ries of Johnston County BBQ, Pandas and Dragon Warriors and eye-popping scenics with Chuck Hill. And a jaunt to the countryside to get into the mood for the dinner – at which we had the pleasure of a visit from the famous Barney Fife who got off duty in Mayberry to drop by.

“We knew it was he because he had all the right facial tics and mannerisms. He even patted his holster in the authentic way. Guess if Elvis can reappear from time to time so can old Barney.

Robert Yarborough posted, “Thanks again to Tim for picking the great location to have a family reunion. The en-tertainment, food and seeing everyone was a real good time.

Loretta Byrd posted, “A special thanks to Robert for all of his hard work! We had a blast!”

Tim Hester posted, “I can’t take the credit for Howell Woods. Between Loretta and Robert and their connections, we couldn’t miss! It was a blast. Took me a solid week to get my feet back on the ground!”

Liyun Yu posted, “Thank you Robert!”Chuck Hill posted, “Does everyone realize that the PPNC

Family Reunion was attended my more people that the SEPPA convention? Way to go PPNC!”

Woody Bowen responded, “Not surprising considering you Chuck Hill, the Yorks, and Barney Fife, all in one gig.”

George P. Joell posted, “That is because we ROCK! PPNC has some of the most generous and giving photographers in the world. The one thing I will always remember, is when I was first told that if you have a question, a PPNC member is obligated to answer it. That has been the truth and continues to be the truth. I love my family.”

Anne Battey Grant posted, “Super proud of PPNC, but also looking forward to SEPPA coming back STRONG!”

Paul Wingler posted “What can we say ... PPNC ROCKS!”Chuck Hill posted, “What a great PPNC Family Reunion

and Pro Share class with Adrian Henson. I learned so much I am almost overwhelmed. It’s like I don’t know where to start. I need to catch up on things here and then practice some of the new things I learned in Smithfield! I think my head is going to explode!”

Bonnie-Jeanne Berg posted, “Really enjoy(ed) the weekend ... so glad to find photographers who are willing to share in-formation and support ... looking forward to a lot of growth and development in my journey ... really working on patience ... can’t I just rub shoulders and soak it all in? I have to say it was a pleasure today to have someone pray before our meal

Eastern Guild seminar sets new standard, raises the bar... now that’s a group with heart.”

George P. Joell posted, “I feel so refreshed and ready to accomplish some great things. The PPNC Spring Seminar was exactly what I needed. I feel so inspired. The Saturday Shootout was awesome. We were paired with an incredible photographer and mentor Lonnie Hoke. He showed us light where we may not have thought to look. The models were very gracious to give their time for our learning benefits. Thank you Ken Tart and Loretta Honeycutt Byrd for thinking outside the box and providing us with a great experience.”

“We were blessed with some very talented speakers and photographers. Karen and Craig York were incredible. Their presentation as well organized as the information was spot on. What a great message. Now you have me want-ing to rent the Panda movie.

“Ned Winn presented us with light in a way that made so much sense. Thanks Ned for sharing your talents.

“Then Chuck Hill gave us a lesson on Seeing Beyond and Don’t forget to look back. I truly learned much about land-scape photography and understanding the techniques used to process and sale images. Thanks Chuck!

“And lastly I can not thank Lonnie Hoke enough for pouring his heart out to us and making us feel and under-stand the importance of keeping your eye on the future, live in the present, but not forgetting what got us there in the first place.

“I really had to take a hard look at my business and I can really relate to what Lonnie was saying. I am so grate-ful to have been there for this presenta-tion. It was an eye opener. I hope others really understand the true meaning of Lonnie’s class. Wow, so powerful and simple.”

K.J. Bradley posted, “Thanks Tim Hester and all who had a part in or-ganizing and teaching at the Eastern Guild Seminar. The classes were very helpful and it was also great to see many of the ‘family’ members. I can’t wait for the next event!”

Beth Niser posted, “The Spring Seminar was fabulous! Tim did a great job! Karen, Craig, Ned, and Chuck had great sessions. Thanks, Lonnie, for the challenge you gave us today: Embrace. Inspire. Elevate.”

Amy Matthews posted, “Tim Hester Lonnie Hoke Chuck Hill Karen and Craig York, Ned Winn, Bruce William-son and everyone else who worked so

hard to host this seminar – I can’t say thank you enough for teaching and sharing. Looking forward to our next seminar!”

Anne Battey Grant posted “This is the strength of our organization – edu-cation! I have great admiration when one of our top educators, Chuck Hill, is soaking up knowledge in another class.

“Too many brand new photogra-

phers don’t want to be taught and just want to shoot and shoot some more.

“Even though you do learn a lot by doing, you first need to sit at the feet of someone who has prepared mate-rial for a class and has done it well themselves.”

Mark Jacoby posted, “Wish I could have been there. Everyone looks great!”

Meredith Cornett Hart posted, “What a great Eastern Seminar by Tim Hester! I was greatly inspired by all of the speakers to not give up, to get back to some of the things I’d initially learned but gotten away from. Thanks Craig and Karen York, Ned Winn and Lonnie Hoke. I am really inspired to try my hand at some nature/scenics in HDR while we are stationed here. Thanks Chuck Hill! It was wonderful to meet new faces and see how PPNC is growing! I can’t wait to be back in our great state, but for now, I am blessed to share my time with and to be a part of PPSC as well!”

PPNC President Bruce Williamson posted, “Thanks for attending the PPNC Family Reunion Meredith. Great to see you. Thanks for your support of PPNC. The big 2014 PPNC Family Homecoming is only 268 days away!

Meredith Cornett Hart replied, “I can NOT wait and look forward to help-ing with future events.”

Rose Mary Cheek posted, “Awesome seminar.”

George P. Joell thanked Eabby Ja-cobs for allowing her son to model for the shootout.

“Devin was a sport for posing for us,” he posted.

Tim Jacobs posted, “The weekend was Awesome Tim! As always, we came away with far more ideas and inspirations than we could possibly implement. Thanks for exceeding our expectations!

Pamela Campbell posted, “Thanks Tim for all your hard work! I had a great time and learned a lot.”

Bruce Graham posted, “That was a great Eastern Seminar! Got lots of new ideas, talked to lots of nice people, and enjoyed it all. Thanks!

Bob Henderson posted, “You did a great job, Tim! Hats off to you and your line-up of speakers – even this old dog learned something. You’ve given the rest of us guild chairmen a tough act to follow!”

Chuck Hill posted, “Great job Tim!”

George Joell image from the East-ern Guild Shootout.

Harford Capps image from the East-ern Guild Shootout.

A few fast takes from the Eastern Guild Seminar

Barney lives! Benson resident Scott Epperson, a nationally known Barney look-alike truly channeled the late Don Knotts’ iconic character from Mayberry.

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PPNC folks know how to eat and will line up “for miles” to get good BBQ!

Give Chuck Hill a guitar and he’ll “sing ya’ a purdy little song.”