official publication of the Texas Professional photographers association, inc. VOLUME 50 No. 4 June/July 2015 COVER PHOTO The cover image, “Rock of Ages,” Publishing Editor Bill Hedrick, M.Photog.Cr. was created by Dominique Harmon of 1506 E. Leach St. Lubbock, Texas. The image was made Kilgore, TX 75662 in the studio using a 4x6 softbox and a Canon 5D MkIII with 24-70mm lens. 903-985-1080 The client, hoping for his big break in [email protected] Nashville, commissioned the image for a record album cover. Executive Director Doug Box, M.Photog.Cr P.O. Box 1120 Caldwell, TX 77836 979-272-5200 [email protected] Printed by Complete Printing 1501 W. Panola Carthage, TX 75633 800-964-9521 www.CompletePrinting.com IN THIS ISSUE Complete financial information on Texas Professional Photographers Association is available to any TPPA member by contacting Doug Box, Executive Director, P.O. 1120, Caldwell, TX 77836 Stay True to Yourself [email protected]. 6 Be Unique! by Gregory Daniel DEPARTMENTS Relationship Images 10 They Sell! Inspirations by Don MacGregor 5 A Message from TPPA President, Stephanie Ludlow Photography... For The Birds! Join Texas PPA Today 12 Rex Enochs and His Feathered Friends 5 If You Love Photography by Bill Hedrick Spotlight: Bree Adams Quick Tips on Window Light 9 “My Sister’s Keeper” 16 For Great Available-Light Images Spotlight: Cristie Reddehase by Doug Box 32 “A Pirate’s Life for Me!” Summerfest 2015 Spotlight: David Edmonson 19 New Event, New Location! “Alone at Last” by Steve Kozak 36 - Cut-Off Date for Hotel - News from Around the State Creativity vs. Technical June 5th 39 What is Happening Around Texas 34 It’s All About NOT Being Boring by Bry Cox The First President of Texas PPA CALENDAR OF EVENTS 40 The One-Eyed Photographer from Waco by Bill Hedrick June 28 - July 1, 2015 TPPA Summerfest Lake Conroe, Texas DIY: Rotating Camera Bracket Sept. 19 - Oct. 18, 2015 Texas 10 Fall Workshops 42 Making Good Use of Old Stuff Locations to be Announced by Bill Hedrick Sept. 30 - Oct. 2, 2016 TPPA PhotoGenesis ‘16 San Marcos, Texas The Texas Professional Photographer is the official publication of the Texas Professional Photographers Association, Inc., published bi-monthly for members and others for information of industry matters, personal achievements, and news of this and other associations. 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Mays, Round Rock, TX 78644 (512) 246-0063 he 40th annual Texas School of Professional Photography was nothing that he has dedicated his life to providing for our association and it has evolved short of incredible! If you were there, I don’t have to tell you what it was into what it is today due to his efforts. Not only does it inform you about the Vice-President Steve Kozak T like to be with a thousand other photographers, study with the finest instructors many events your association has to offer, it provides you with educational [email protected] 5323 Fig Tree Ln., Grand Prairie, TX 75052 (972) 601-9070 in the nation, and fellowship with others who share your same interests and articles written by industry experts. passions. If you weren’t there, start planning for next year’s event! Treasurer Trey Homan However, the officers of the Texas Professional Photographers Association [email protected] The Texas Professional Photographers Association is all about “education” are also some of the most dedicated and motivated individuals who give of 17222 Classen Rd., San Antonio, TX 78247 (210) 497-3809 with a significant amount of “fun” thrown in for good measure. For over 117 their own time to serve this association. By the time each one serves as TPPA years, this association has been serving photographers who want to improve President, they will have already served on the Executive Council for four Secretary Tammy Graham their skills and become more profitable in their business. Members love to years. It is not a commitment to be taken lightly! [email protected] share what they’ve learned so that everyone benefits. 2613 Weisenberger, Ft. Worth, TX 76107 (817) 300-0780 I tell you all of this to say that we have the finest state affiliate in the country To accomplish all of that, we have an amazing group of officers and staff with the best of the best of everything. Throughout the year, we have a variety Councilman-at-Large Ross Benton members who spend an extraordinary amount of time making sure that you get of activities designed with you in mind. Now it is up to you to take advantage [email protected] your money’s worth from this association. Of course, if you attended Texas of what all your association has to offer. 1876 Nacogdoches Rd., San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 804-1188 School, you already realize what Don Dickson, Director of the Texas School of Professional Photography, and his staff do in order to produce the best and The next event, this very month, is Summerfest ‘15 to be held at the beautiful Councilman-at-Large Marla Horn largest school of its kind in the nation! La Torretta Resort in Conroe, Texas. This is a new event and a new location [email protected] and you will be totally blown away by this place! There is more information in 10716 Camelot Drive., Frisco, TX 75035 (972) 567-8613 For over two decades, Doug Box has been the TPPA Executive Director who this magazine, so sign up today. I hope to see you there! heads this association and takes care of the many details of putting on the other Chairman of the Board Mark McCall events throughout the year. He has been the driving force that has helped TPPA [email protected] lead the nation and set the standards for everyone else. 602 Broadway, Lubbock, TX 79401 (806) 783-3003 Keep in focus, Also, in case you haven’t noticed, we have one of the finest magazines in the Executive Director Doug Box [email protected] entire country, thanks to the hard work and dedication of Bill Hedrick, our Stephanie Huebinger Ludlow, Master Cr. Photographer P.O. Box 1120, Caldwell, TX 77836 (979) 272-5200 magazine editor. The magazine you receive every other month is something Texas PPA President 2015 Texas School Director Don Dickson [email protected] 1501 West 5th, Plainview, TX 79072 (806) 296-2276 Membership Categories & Rates Magazine Editor Bill Hedrick [email protected] Professional Active $95 - Open to photographers and employees of 1506 E. Leach St., Kilgore, TX 75662 (903) 985-1080 photographers who sell photographic services as a business and photographers employed by a firm whose main business is selling photographs. State Law requires that all such individuals hold a Texas Limited Sales Tax permit. Limited Associate $85 - Open to individuals seriously interested in photography and are engaged in an occupation other than photography. PPA Councilors Student $50 - Open to full time students preparing for a career in photography, in a college or approved vocational/technical school. Gabriel Alonso (Ft. Worth), Doug Box (Caldwell), Service Firm $90 - Open to manufacturers, suppliers, laboratories and Don Dickson (Plainview), Walter Eagleton (Denton), businesses supplying photographers; includes one person’s membership. Elizabeth Homan (San Antonio), Trey Homan (San Antonio), Staff Associate $55 - Open to individuals employed by a Professional Active Steve Kozak (Grand Prairie), Dwayne Lee (Arlington), or Service Firm member or the spouse of a Professional Active member. Staff Stephanie Ludlow (Round Rock), Mark McCall (Lubbock), Associate membership may be accepted only if employer is current member. Cliff Ranson (McAllen), Richard Sturdevant (Garland), Out of State $65 - Note: Only Professional Active members have all Judy Dumas (Early). membership rights. Spouses of Professional Active members are exempt from dues, unless they elect to become a Professional Active member in order to vote or exhibit prints. Limited Associate, Out of State, Student, Service or Staff Associate To contact any of your PPA Councilors, you may obtain their members may not vote, hold office or enter photographs in competition, unless a phone numbers from the TPPA Membership Directory special category has been established for them. or visit our website at www.tppa.org 4 June/July 2015 Texas Professional Photographer April/MayTexas Professional 2015 Photographer June/July 2015 55 I encourage each of you to dig deep inside to find the true you. There is wonderful joy in knowing that the business you have created was built on the foundation of your core desires. Communicating through this beautiful art form with your personal language is a gift to yourself and your audience. Gregory Daniel FDPE, FSA, M.Photog. CR., CPP, F-ASP Greg and his wife Lesa Daniel are internationally recognized for their artistry. Though he is one of the most awarded photographers in the United States, Greg has the utmost privilege of living out his passion every day alongside Lesa in operating their portrait photography galleries in both Indialantic and Titusville, Florida.