July 2007

I would like to share with everyone what wonderful experience I just recently encountered.  I had an engagement session in the bay area on the beach!  I was so excited because this is where I grew up and I miss the ocean and the sand and the scenery.  I kept thinking about the golden hour and what beautiful images that I will be able to create.  I met with my clients and off we go…We had so much fun! 

It’s amazing how you can capture one’s personality when you meet them for the very first time.  I believe it’s all in the way how you make them feel and what you say to them and really listen and watch them closely.  To make a great portrait that shows truth, your subject’s personality should shine through in a sincerely way through your work.  When photographing your clients be confident in making a great portrait. Create a vision in your mind prior to the session.  Your clients will be excited if they see that you are excited, positive, and feeling great about the images.  Get your clients involved.  Ask them their opinion, locations, poses, and they like when you value their thoughts. Have fun!  If you’re having fun more than likely your clients are having fun too! It’s a great feeling when you get feedback from your clients telling you how much fun they had and when you deliver these wonderful images how happy they will be.  It’s an exciting time because I have created everlasting images for my clients, having fun doing so and I love what I do!

I would like to thank Micahel Gan and Leslie Artis-Gan our guest speaker in the month of June.  Their topic was titled “In-Spirit”.  This was an excellent meeting!  I was so moved by listening to them speak.  By listening to Michael and Leslie, it really made me think deep within and remember things back in the days of childhood. They are a true inspiration to many of us and hope they brought inspiration to all of you.  Congratulations Leslie for your accomplishments!  Thank you so much for coming to PPNV.

We are looking for some members that would be willing to be on a few committees. I would like to thank Kristin Visconti, Robin Birmingham for stepping up and willing to be part of the fundraising committee.   If you would like to inquire please call me anytime.  We have some fun events that we would like to do this year but we need your support.

Remember to bring your marketing piece(s) that represents your work and/or website at the next meeting.  By attending workshop and seminars it’s most beneficial to put your education in to action and see the end results.

I look forward to seeing you at the meeting.  If you know anyone who is interested in PPNV invite them to the next meeting.

Your President,

Melinda Hunter