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March: Dan Ferguson: Developing Merit-Worthy Photoshop Skils

When
20 Mar 2017
6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Location
Precision Camera & Video, 2438 W. Anderson Lane, Austin, TX 78757
Registered
16 registrants

Registration

(depends on selected options)

Base fee:

Member – $20.00
Non-Member – $30.00
Raffle Only – $5.00
If you're a member and you're not planning to attend the meeting, you can purchase raffle tickets and our Membership Director will serve as your proxy and let you know if you win anything.
Student – $15.00

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What makes an image "Merit Worthy?"

Merit scores are often more than capturing a good exposure of interesting subjects and props. Almost all images need some finishing or "polishing" to reach the Deserving of Merit and higher Score.

That means you've got to have some tools in your toolbox especially considering the new 2017 IPC Rules. Photoshop is your best tool, and it can be your friend and companion on your journey or it can be a battle of the wills.

It's often about understanding what makes a Merit image - the Twelve Elements. Not all the elements can be effected positively by Photoshop, but "bad" technique can negatively effect the score.

Of course, there's no single ”do this and you'll get a Merit score" technique, but there are steps you can take to give your images their best chance of reaching or exceeding the Deserving of Merit Score.

Join us as we present and discuss Print Competition and Photoshop techniques that can hopefully help get your images into the Merit and above range.

Dan joined the PPA to declare his candidacy for the CPP program. He earned his Certification in 2015 and became a Liaison in 2016 and invited back for 2017.

He began entering competition at his local guild, then at the state and national level. Since then, he has been steadily racking up awards and merits and has continued to his Master of Photography degree.

Dan is a “Juror in Training” from attending PPA's PEC Judges workshop.

He continues to enter at his local guild, and annually at both district and the International Print Competition.

Dan takes a limited number of “Coaching” (CPP & Competition) clients each year. If you’re interested don’t hesitate to contact: info @ danferguson.photography (of course, take out the spaces)

Meeting schedule:
Doors open, social hour, networking: 6:00pm
Deadline for competition entries: 6:30pm
Competition voting ends: 6:45pm
Business meeting: 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Break: 10 minutes
Program: 7:40pm - 9:30pm

What is Austin Professional Photographers Association?

Austin Professional Photographers Association, previously PPGA, is a non-profit organization that was established in 1950 by a small group of local working photographers who were also members of the Professional Photographers of America

Who belongs?

Our members are among the most skilled, talented, and professional photographers in the Austin and Central Texas area.

Meeting Cancellation Policy

If our monthly membership meeting is cancelled due to inclement weather, location availability, natural disasters or other practical reasons, Austin PPA will attempt to reschedule the meeting for the following week or as soon as possible. If the meeting cannot be rescheduled for a particular month, fees submitted by all registered attendees will be applied to the following month’s membership meeting. One or more email messages will be sent to all registered attendees and the general membership regarding the cancellation and available rescheduling information.