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AZPPA 2009/2010 Board |
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Frank Rigo - Executive Director - 4410 N. 14th Ave Phoenix, AZ 85013 frankrigo@cox.net 602-274-2274 |
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Bob Coates - President - M.Photog. Cr. Certified Professional Photographer. Bob is a long-time board member and past president of AZPPA. He works from his residential gallery in Sedona. Coates specializes in not specializing. He's an author of photography books, writes for various photography magazines and is an industry educator. Coates produces Photoshop training DVD's through Software Cinema and lectures around the country on marketing and Photoshop. Bob was awarded Azppa Photographer of the year in 2005 and 2009. He has also recieved the Kodak gallery Award 5 times, the Fuji Masterpiece Award four times and the ASP Award three times. See his Fine art work sedonavista.com Order a print with the proceeds going to Sedona's Meals on Wheels program here. accsedona.org 928-284-0200 |
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Rochell Planty - Vice President Rochell Planty along with her husband Jay own Rockin R Meetings & Events, LLC. She is a Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) with over 17 years in the hospitality industry. Rochell became involved with photography during her high school years. Her interest in photography continued through college and eventually became a division of the business two year’s ago by offering event and green screen photography. Rochell shared “there is a saying that you only get out of it what you put into it. I truly believe that to increase knowledge, meet industry colleagues and give back to the association which is providing you these opportunities you have to get involved.” She is honored to be able to serve as a Board Member of AzPPA. rochell@rrmeetings.com 623-594-6641 RRmeetings.com |
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Ivan Martinez - Secretar/Treasurer My first introduction to the art of photography was in high school in Venezuela where I was born. One of the faculty members, Colonel Martinez, loved photography and created a small photography club. We met once a week to go over the fundamentals of capturing developing an image. We did not have very much to work with as far as equipment went; but we had a great deal of interest and curiosity about making pictures. That love for the craft stayed with me through the years. Every time I could, I would be taking pictures. In college I took 2 years of photography as electives. I was putting twice as much time in the dark room as I was putting on my business and marketing classes. I eventually had to put photography on hold so I could complete my business and marketing education. Photography through the years was a hobby. After close to 20 years of working in corporate America, in advertising sales and new media, I decided to start my own business and pursue photography as a profession. I have relied on organizations such as AZPPA to expand my knowledge of the photography business and improve my craft. I have also had the privilege to work and learn from several established photographers. The knowledge and encouragement I have received from other photographers have helped me get to where I am today. I look forward to being part of the board and to contribute to the organization that has been very helpful on my development as a professional photographer. ivan@ivanmartinezphotography.com 602-708-0136 ivanmartinezphotography.com |
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Wendy Newman - Past President (again! Thank you Wendy!) I feel so blessed to have been given such a special gift to share with others--PHOTOGRAPHY. Like so many professional photographers, I do not hold a formal 'degree' in photography. My short transition from amateur to professional photographer was a direct result of my passion, formal education, and prior sales career. A formal degree in Graphic Design and Marketing combined with a background in professional sales (with Procter and Gamble) truly prepared me for the roles I am privileged to play each day: professional photographer and small business owner. My involvement in the AzPPA and PPA have also been invaluable to my growth and development as a professional photographer and business owner. I would not be even half as successful if it weren’t for the people I have met and the things I have learned through these associations. wendy@wnewmanportraits.com 602-908-0359 http://www.wnewmanportraits.com |
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AZPPA 2009/2010 Directors |
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Bob Zimmerlich - CPP Bob along with his wife Connie joined AzPPA and PPA in 2006 as aspiring photographers and through the encouragement of fellow members and learning from all of the educational opportunities available they opened their residential studio ClickChick Photography in 2007. An amateur photographer since the age of 17, Bob has been the owner of a successful software business for nearly 30 years and his technology background has allowed him to embrace photography in the digital realm. Bob was awarded the AzPPA Top Ten Photographer award in 2010, is a recipient of the Fuji Masterpiece Award and has previously won 1st place illustrative print at state competition as well as merited prints at state and national competition levels. AzPPA has been instrumental in allowing Bob to fulfill his love of photography and continues to be inspired by the high level of professionalism, friendships and creativity among it's members. Bob served on the AzPPA Board during 2008-2009 and is honored to have been elected to the 2010-2011 Board. bob@clickchickphotography.com 480-748-9401 www.clickchickphotography.com |
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Sheryl Scott CPP, but please just call me Sherry. I was the family photographer when I was a child and my parents always supplied me with a camera and film when we went on vacation. My first full time job was selling cameras and taking in processing, and as time passed my passion for photography grew. After my husband and I got married I took my initial photography training at the University of Tennessee, after which my husband bought me my first medium format camera. When we moved to AZ I continued my love of photography, documenting our children’s lives as they grew up. I photographed my babies every week the first year of their lives, so that my family back home in Tennessee could see them grow. Then I made friends with a gal who did wedding photography, she used to ask me technical questions about photography and eventually said, “You should be a wedding photographer, too!” Well, I did. I made friends with a couple who were photographers and members of the Phoenix Professional Photographers, and they invited me to come along to the meetings. Well, I’ve been a member of the Phoenix, now Arizona Professional Photographers, ever since. Since joining the group I have enjoyed the friendship of many excellent photographers, and I especially appreciate their willingness to help each other out. I myself received help with my CPP examination by studying with a group of AZPPA photographers. I first thought I would just go to the CPP meetings to brush up on my photography knowledge. Then when it came time for the test everyone encouraged me to “go ahead take the test!” Which I did and I PASSED!! I have been a Certified Professional Photographer for thirteen years. I can definitely say that my successes in photography have been supported by the education and development efforts of the AZPPA and PPA. I feel privileged to serve as a board member and I am happy to be of help wherever I can. Sherry@keepsakephotographybysherry.com 623-979-2854 www.keepsakephotographybysherry.com |
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Sara Goodnick - Sara has been involved with photography since 1975, captivated by seeing prints come to life in her father's darkroom. At the time, though, horses were her #1 passion, and she made them her career; first becoming a certified horseback riding instructor, then purchasing a horse boarding stable in Oregon. Moving to Arizona in 1996, she went after her other dream-a career in photography. Discovering AZPPA was a godsend. The AZPPA professional photographers who are willing to share their knowledge, as well as access to classes, seminars, studio tours, and lectures, has been instrumental in her professional development. She still keeps horses at her home (and studio) in Goldfield Ranch, near Fountain Hills, and rides regularly-often with a camera in her saddlebag. shgoodnick@prodogy.net 602-881-2574 goodnickphotography.com |
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Allen Patrou – CPP I have always been interested in art and found that I could best express this through my photography since my teen years. I have been working with digital photography since around the time Photoshop 5 came out and have never looked back. Most of my background in photography comes from countless classes and workshops over the years and many hours of trial and error in all phases of photography, posing, lighting, and editing of various projects. I recently added a portrait studio to my home and continue to learn and grow as I strive to build a business in portrait photography. I have had some successes with two Kodak Gallery awards, two Fuji Masterpiece awards, a national magazine cover and national charity calendar, but it’s a never ending learning curve and growing process. We can all learn and grow best by helping each other whenever we can. So I am here to help you and to try and absorb as much as possible from those who may be ahead of me. Please don’t hesitate to ask if there is something I can help you with. Sharing is always fun. info@apatrouphotography.com 602-821-5307 www.apatrouphotography.com |
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Clerissa Hicks "I have actually been in and out of the photography since 1999. I had four years in school and four years in the studio. Believe it or not I feel like I've learned more in the last 12 months from the AZPPA than in all my years of training. I have gained more technical skills and real world application than I could have dreamed, and at such little cost to me! I'm realistic enough to know that I have a lot more to learn. But in the meantime, I would like to give back to an association that I truly respect as well as the people who I feel have helped me so much." Photography By Clerissa |
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Melinda Kolker – After about 10 years of working in information technology departments for various health insurance companies, I discovered life art. I loved the idea of adding stories to the images I was creating. After a few years of taking photography classes and reading photography and art books, more and more people at work were questioning why I was in such a technical and corporate job when it was clear that I needed to be creative. I enrolled in a graphic design program at the Art Institute of Phoenix and eventually figured out that what I really wanted was to create images and use my graphic design skills to take them to the next level. I joined AZPPA and opened byMelinda Images & Design in 2008. I have learned so much through AZPPA and PPA sponsored training and events. I can’t imagine how photographers can get their businesses off the ground without the support of AZPPA and its member community. bymelinda@cox.net |
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PPA National Council 2009-2012 Southwest PPA Representatives |
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