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    • 27 Mar 2024
    • 8 May 2024
    • 6 sessions
    • Zoom
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    March 27th, April 3rd, 10th, 16th,  24th and May 8th

    5:30pm - 6:30pm on Zoom

    Cost: No Cost to PPSV paid members and approved Student Members              $35 per session for non-members

    This is a Member Benefit.  Each person attending the first 5 sessions will receive a free PPSV Image Competition entry.

    Registered attendees will receive the Zoom link.

    March 27th - Why enter?

    • Categories
    • Rules
    • Print competition website

    April 3rd - Judging Process

    • How it happens
    • Judging Categories
    • What does my score mean?

    April 10th - The Mentor and Critique

    • Learning Process
    • Photoshop Tips/Tricks
    • Presentation
    • Sizing correctly

    April 16th - Identify the 12 elements in an image

    April 24th - Image Competition Day

    • Start with one image
    • Lets Talk about it

     May 8th - Bonus session

    • Details to be announced as it gets closer


    • 17 Apr 2024
    • 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
    • 2003 Howe Ave, Sacramento, CA, 95825
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    MONTHLY MEETING
    APRIL 15, 2024
    6:00 PM - 9:30 PM

    In Person Meeting
    Free to PPSV Members
    $35 Guest Fee for Non-Members

    Agenda:

    • 6:00-6:30 pm: Networking
    • 6:30-7:00 pm: PPSV New Member Intros/Announcements/Business
    • 7:00-9:30 pm: {TOPIC PRESENTATION}

    Fitness Photography – Lighting with Impact

    Sculpting a fitness subject with lighting can be challenging.  Fitness portraits often involve aspiring models, fitness instructors, or Pro Bodybuilders for personal branding. However, today, many of my requests come from everyday people who have changed their lifestyles and want to capture themselves in a portrait that visually describes their new beginning. In this presentation, Jim will provide an overview of the fundamentals of fitness photography. During the demonstration, you'll learn how to light and create impact. Then, we shift gears to see the magic happen with his post-work process. 

     

    Program Highlights:

    Learn How To: 

    • Place the lights to create impact and dramatically enhance the visual effect of the portrait. 
    • Define muscle tone with highlights and shadows - contributing to a visually striking and dynamic image.
    • Directing the subject's expression to match the desired emotion in the portrait ensures a cohesive and powerful visual narrative. 
    • Create a mood in the image with post-processing, enhancing the overall storytelling aspect of the portrait.
    • Impactful black and white print - a style often appreciated for its timeless and dramatic aesthetic.

    Bio

    A PPA member since 2012, Jim Trapp began his Professional Photographic career working and managing portrait studios for various companies. With no formal photography education, he started to enroll in professional photography workshops and courses. After joining PPA, he entered his 1st Image competition in 2014. Along this path he realized the value of belonging to professional organizations and joined the local affiliate in Sacramento, CA in 2013 and followed by the State Origination in 2015. Today he runs his own studio specializing in heirloom wall art for families, Weddings, Family and Fine Art portraits.

    Service, Awards, Degrees

     PPA Certified 2014, PPC Chairman of the Board 2022-Current, PPC President 2021-2022, PPSV President 2015-2016, PPC Board member 2016-current, ASP Member 2018, PPA Master Degree 2018, PPA Craftsman Degree 2019, PPA Master Artist Degree 2023, PPC Service Medallion 2019, PPC Business/Arts Degree 2019, PPA Silver Medalist 2015, PPA Gold medalist 2016, PPA Silver Medalist 2017, PPA Bronze medalist 2018, GIA Finalist in Portraits, Gold Medalist.


Past events

20 Mar 2024 PPSV Monthly Meeting - March 2024: Kathy Triolo (Generative AI - Harnessing Creativity through Artificial Intelligence)
21 Feb 2024 PPSV Image Competition - February 2024
8 Feb 2024 PHOTOSHOP - ZERO TO SIXTY... with Michael Collins
17 Jan 2024 PPSV Open House: Hanson Fong Posing & Lighting Anywhere
13 Dec 2023 PPSV Winter Gallery Party
17 Nov 2023 PPSV November Workshop: Josh Hanna - Senior Composites: Simplified Workshop
16 Nov 2023 PPSV November Workshop: Josh Hanna - Unconventional Senior Portraits Workshop
15 Nov 2023 PPSV November Meeting: Josh Hanna - Unconventional Senior Portraits Market
1 Nov 2023 PPSV November 2023 Image Competition
20 Oct 2023 Shannon Squires Toews - Fine Art Composite Workshop
19 Oct 2023 Shannon Squires Toews - Fine Art Portraiture Workshop
18 Oct 2023 KEH - Turn Your Gear Into CASH!
24 Sep 2023 PPSV California Capital Airshow Event
20 Sep 2023 PPSV September Meeting: Jeff Galinovsky - Being Profitable in High Volume Sports
16 Aug 2023 PPSV August 2023 Image Competition
19 Jul 2023 PPSV July Meeting: PPA President Kira Derryberry - Everyone Needs a Headshot
19 Jul 2023 PPSV July Workshop: Wine, Lunch, and Open Q&A with PPA President Kira Derryberry
14 Jun 2023 Landscape Photography: Achieving Technical Excellence and Crafting Artistically Expressive Images
21 May 2023 Open Studio for PPSV Members & Guests
17 May 2023 PPSV May 2023 Image Competition
20 Apr 2023 High Impact Personal Branding & Headshots
19 Apr 2023 Master Your DIGITAL Marketing with Chris Wooley
2 Apr 2023 Mural Photo Op!
15 Mar 2023 PPSV March 2023 Image Competition
1 Feb 2023 2023 PPSV In-Person Kick Off Party
18 Jan 2023 Lightroom – What’s New and Amazing?
16 Nov 2022 PPSV November Image Competition
25 Oct 2022 Shooting and Selling for Success, a 1-day workshop with PPA President Jeff Dachowski
19 Oct 2022 October Meeting - Weddings from Camera to Client in Four Hours
28 Sep 2022 September Meeting - Secrets to High-Impact Headshots
28 Sep 2022 September KEH
17 Aug 2022 PPSV August Image Competition
20 Jul 2022 July Meeting - Josh Hanna: Unconventional Senior Portraits Evening Meeting
20 Jul 2022 July Meeting - Image & Gear Talk: BIG Changes in Lightroom! Masking & More
15 Jun 2022 PPSV June Image Competition
19 May 2022 Arica Dorff - Pet Photography Workshop
18 May 2022 Arica Dorff - The Traveling Pet Photographer


Professional Photographers of Sacramento Valley
Est. 1953

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