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Date	Speaker Information	PROGRAM	Location
May 14, 2008	Mary Mortonsen	THE ART OF PHOTOGRAPHING CHILDREN Mary Mortensen, has specialized in the artistic photography of babies and children for the over 20 years. Along with her husband Allen they own Mortensen Portrait Design located in Waukesha, Wisconsin (a suburb of Milwaukee). Over the years they have targeted the high end market and continue to become highly specialized in their work. To see a wonderful Pdf file of some of Mary's Images, Click Here Program Time: 9:00 am This is a PPA Continuing Education Program. PPA members earn one (1) PPA Education Merit for completing this eight (8) hour program. Sponsored by ACI	Giovanni’s Restaurant & Convention Center Rockford, IL Program Info
June 11, 2008	Joey Lawrence JoeyL.com	*"Gettin' Durrty with Joey L"* Commonly called the 'ghetto photographer' because Joey Lawrence always finds himself using on-the-fly setups from duct tape camera supports to hotel-room-made soft boxes of bedsheets and tin foil. Lawrence is a 17 year old Canadian photographer born and raised in Ontario. Joey has been shooting for the last three years and has already been recognized by the photographic community with awards from Microsoft, Bogen and the United way. Joey will go over what separated himself from the masses as a young photographer and how he overcame various struggles along the way of becoming a successful commercial photographer. *Program Starts at 9:00 am* Sponsored by WHCC	*ECC* Elgin Community College Program Info Register Early for Joey
July 9, 2008	Sarah Petty	"The Joy of Marketing. Yes, really" Marketing doesn't have to be painful! Spend the day with Sarah Petty, one of the top marketers in our industry, and learn some solid marketing and promotional strategies. This fast paced, jam-packed day will give you ideas to go back and implement in your business. Whether you are new or have been in the business for years, you will be sure to leave motivated and inspired. Check out some of Sarah's Images, Click Here This is a PPA Continuing Education Program. PPA members earn one (1) PPA Education Merit for completing this eight (8) hour program. *Program Starts at 9:00 am* Sponsored by WHCC	Riverside Receptions Geneva, IL
August 13, 2008	Bob Lloyd Bob has served all offices of the Associated Professional Photographers of Illinois, President 1986-87, President of Southern Illinois Art League and Executive Secretary for 15 years, PPA Convention Chairman 1994 & 1995, PPA Board of Directors 1995 – 2006, PPA President 2003 – 2005.	Making Digital Photography Easy, Predictable and Fun Check out some of Bob's favorites by Clicking Here He taught aerial photography at Winona for many years, Winona on location classes, PPA Affiliate Schools, and teaches throughout the country. Bob was awarded the United Nation’s International Photographic Council Leadership Award in 2007. Print Competition *Program Starts at 9:00 am*	Kishwaukee College Directions 21193 Malta Road Malta, IL 60150 815-825-2086
September 10, 2008	Tad Meddaugh www.thestudioonmain.com	"Seniors My Way" Posing and Lighting Tad D. Meddaugh, CPP, M.Photog.,Cr., owner of The Studio on Main in LaCrosse, WI, has managed to become the area's most sought after senior photographer, more than doubling since 2000 the number of high school seniors photographed. Meddaugh’s style of photographing high school seniors has evolved considerably over the last few years. Breaking through traditional "rules" of photography, Tad's approach and attitude is clearly focused on the customer experience -both in the camera room and out. His change to digital photography has allowed him the freedom to do so. Tad’s determination to constantly give the customer something new, exciting and different, along with his commitment to quality and service, has allowed for a tremendous growth in his business. To see some of Tad's work, click here Sponsored by ACI *Program Starts at 9:00 am*	The Ellwood House Dekalb, IL
October 8, 2008	*Kalen Henderson*	"Adapt or Die" Marketing/Seniors Kalen Henderson purchased her photography studio in 1987, opening the business in her home and growing it through four building expansions to its current location just off the town square in Mt. Pleasant, a county-seat community of 8,000 in Southeast Iowa. She is the President/CEO of Henderson Photography, Inc., and Creative Consultant and photographer with Henderson Photography, a full-service studio that offers seniors, weddings, portraits, children, digital, groups and selective school and group photography. Kalen states, “I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but in this day and age, professional photographers can no longer afford to just sit around and wait on the wave of change to carry them along. Trend surfing is no longer an accepted sport. You must adapt. Or die. “ The market of high school seniors changes daily - hourly - and we cannot afford to let it leave us behind. If it moves out of our reach, we will never get it back. Henderson’s program is a down-to-earth, sensible approach that will change the way you think about yourself and your business. If you've never had a high school senior market, maybe this is the time to look into it. Sponsored by ACI Print Competition *Program Starts at 9:00 am*	ECC Elgin Community College
November 12, 2008	Michael Scalf, Sr. CPP, M.Photog.Cr., API	*Photography We Love To Hate!* Scalf’s program deals with areas, concepts and perspectives of business and marketing seldom addressed in a photography related program; especially, the impact of digital imaging on the professional photographer and how it has changed the everyday work in shooting, production, workflow and time management. He will also share methods of how to actually sell your digital files and still protect your business. More about Michael and some examples of his work Click here *Program Starts at 9:00 am*	*Courtyard Banquets* *Warrenville* Map
*FRIDAY* *December 5, 2008*	*Awards Banquet*	*Awards Banquet*	*TBA*

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PPANI Meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday
of each month (Except January & December)

Registration fee payable by check to:
Professional Photographers Association of Northern Illinois (PPANI)

Cellar Portrait Studio
C/O Wendy Veugeler– Host Chairman

4316 East Crystal Lake Ave.
Crystal Lake, IL 60014

To be eligible to register for Northern programs:

1. You must be a fully paid-up member of the Professional Photographers Association of Northern Illinois.

2. Non-members may attend Northern programs, at the
Non-Member program rate. $20.00 of the Non-Member
program rate will be applied to Northern Membership
dues if application is made the day of the program.

3. A Northern membership application can be found on this website under Membership, or call the Northern Executive Secretary at 847-670-9834 for additional membership assistance.

Meeting Fees Regular and CE

PPANI Members-
$40 per member
$60 per non-members

$80 per person for
Continuing Education programs
(Open to all PPA members.
Do not need to be a PPANI member)

Vendors-
$40 for all meetings
(Open or Merit) includes 1 Table

NOTE: Northern does not accept credit card payments.

Print Challenge for 2009 - "Loose Ends "

1. The Challenge will have a new theme every year. The theme is also the title for all entries. A large part of the judge’s score should include how well the entry fits the theme.
2. The entry must be based on and include an original photograph created by the maker. The size is not limited except by rule 3, and using more than the usual two dimensions is encouraged.
3. The entry must be self-contained and able to be brought before the judges by the print committee. Nothing external to the entry (except the judging lights) should be required for viewing and judging.
4. The entry must be repeatable, meaning that the entry should be able to be brought back before the judges later for judging of Best Challenge and be exactly as it was initially.
5. The entry may contain other photographic images and non-photographic images, may contain moving parts, sound effects, or be battery operated. The Print Chairman (along with any consultants of his choice) will decide any question of eligibility.

Supporting Professional Photographers for more than 50 years as a PPA Affiliate

Professional Photographers Association of Northern Illinois, Inc.