10-13-09

Members present: 14

Minutes:

-print theme for next meeting: “Ghosts”

-no submissions for tee shirt design

-Hannah announces light painting class Oct. 19th will be at Cave Hollow at 7:15 (weather permitting), meet at Fitters 6:15 for dinner

-Sunday Oct. 25th 3:00-7:00 Carmel Apple Sales at Wal-Mart

-Thurs. 15th Treasurer will be in checkout to collect Photo Society dues

Minutes submitted by Matthew Taylor

Officer Meeting 8-25-09

Minutes:

- Discuss possible ideas for upcoming events

- Nov. 7^th: 24 Hour Cure- fundraising for Diabetes

- Oct. 2nd First Friday trip

- Tues. 7:00 meetings

- instructional meetings including HDR, light painting

Officer Meeting 9-15-09

Minutes:

- Hannah introduces herself to new prospects

- tee shirt designs due by Oct. 13th

- Amy discusses “I Stink at Negotiating” Sept. 24th

- print theme “Orange”

- balance: $2,863

- pizza next meeting

Officer Meeting 9-29-09

Members present: 20

Minutes:

- Hannah announces new fundraising chair: Megan Schrag

- First Friday Oct. 2

- Carmel apple sales Oct. 1

- Hannah giving class on light painting Oct. 19th

- Matthew giving HDR class on Oct. 29th

- tee shirt ideas due Oct. 13th

- Matthew wins “Orange” print contest

- ”Sun Flare” theme for next photo contest

IF YOU HAVEN’T PAID YOUR DUES YET, PLEASE PAY THEM AT OUR NEXT MEETING!  $15 FOR A YEAR, $10 FOR THE SEMESTER!!!

Minutes submitted by Matthew Taylor.

Last Thursday’s trip to ASMP’s I Stink at Negotiating seminar was very informative and fun!

We learned from Blake Discher many interesting points about negotiating with clients such as:

• Never to quote your price on the initial phone call
• Ask your potential client, “Did they give you a budget?”  They’re response=how much you could be getting paid!
• If you get frustrated or angry, or just need a break for a few minutes, say that the FedEx guy is here with a package.  Nobody can say no to the FedEx guy!
• Always price by the shot, never by the hour
• Send thank you cards to everyone- even if you didn’t get the job.  This sets you apart from the other guys!

Afterwards, we got to meet with a lot of local professional photographers.  It was a great time, hopefully more people will be able to come to our next event!

Next week, Photo Society is taking a trip to Kansas City to see the ASMP seminar, I Stink at Negotiating with Blake Discher!

Do you panic when you have to discuss money with a client? Do you talk too fast, ramble or sound indignant? Do you give in too fast to a lower price or broad licensing terms? Join Blake Discher for his highly acclaimed “Strictly Business 2″ lecture on how to win jobs. Blake Discher will teach you the steps to become a top negotiator. This critical skill can change your business in the most profound way — more and better work! Blake will walk you through real world scenarios, show you how to listen and talk to prospects turning them into loyal clients.

We will meet at the Hastings parking lot, please be there at 3:45, BEFORE 4:00 BECAUSE THAT IS WHEN WE ARE LEAVING!!! We will then drive to Kansas City and eat dinner, then go to the seminar, which starts at 7:00.

Blake Discher

We will probably be back late (Around 10:30ish), the seminar is scheduled to end at 9:30.  There will also be a cocktail reception afterwards, so if anyone would like to meet area Kansas City photographers, it will be a great opportunity for that!

The seminar costs $10.00 for students, and you MUST register on the ASMP website before you go if you want to attend. Please register here: http://asmp.org/education/event/register?venue_id=176

After you have registered, please put your name and phone number on the sign-up sheet outside of checkout so we can contact you and know who is coming!

Also, please bring about $5 for gas money if you plan to ride with someone.  If you would like to drive on your own and meet us there, here is the address where the seminar is located:

Kansas City Marriott Country Club Plaza

4445 Main Street

Kansas City, MO

For more info, you can go to the following website: http://asmp.org/asmp-seminar-negotiating

I hope to see you there, it will be a very educational experience!!!

Last Tuesday, we kicked off the start of the year with our annual BBQ!  The food  was excellent, Matt Taylor flipped the burgers while Jerry blended some delicious smoothies.

We also discussed what is coming up this year with photo society, such as:

• Field trips to photo studios
• A couple of classes will be taught by photo society members this year
• Each meeting we have a print theme competition, next meeting’s theme is TBA
• If anyone has a cool t-shirt idea or design for this year, feel free to bring it to our next meeting!
• Dues are $10 for a semester, $15 for a year.  Please bring your dues to our next meeting!

Here’s some images from the BBQ!

Fall 2009 Schedule

All meetings in Grinstead 112 at 7:00 PM

September 15

September 29

October 2:  First Fridays

October 13

October 27

November 10

November 24

Photo Society now has a Twitter page, and we will be updating from there a lot this upcoming year! Check it out and follow us!

http://www.twitter.com/ucmphotosociety

Hey, everyone, I hope you are having a great summer!
For anyone who is around the St. Louis area, I have a great oppurtunity for you to network with some local photographers. The photographer I am interning with this summer, Jeremy Deweese, is the president of the St. Louis chapter of ASMP. He started a charity called the 24-hour Cure to benefit the American Diabetes Association and to create community among area photographers. On November 7, 2008, photographers all over the St. Louis area photographed their life for 24 hours, and now their images will be display in the Sheldon Art Gallery. The images will be sold, and the proceeds will all be donated to the ADA.

On June 12, there will be an opening reception at the Sheldon from 5-7, and anyone is welcome to attend. There will most likely be free wine and food, and photographers from all over the St. Louis area will be there.

If you would like more information you can go to:
The Sheldon
The 24 Hour Cure Website

Should be a great time!

Amy Spoede

Photo Society Calendar

Spring 2009

February 2, 2009: First Official Meeting of Spring 2009

5:30pm in Grinstead 112.

February 20, 2009: Field Trip to LeeStudio in Marshall, MO

Leaving from Hastings parking lot by 3pm. Estimated return time 7:30-8:30pm

March 2, 2009: Photo Society Meeting

5:30pm in Grinstead 112

March 6, 2009: First Friday Field Trip

Meet around 3pm at Hastings parking lot. Estimated return time 9-10pm

March 11, 2009 Sallee “I Photoshop People” Workshop in Kansas City 3:00-7:00pm

Price = Reg. $69.00 (Discount Code “Sallee/2009” – SAVE $20)

(For more info and to purchase tickets visit www.iphotoshoppeopletour.com)

March 25, 2009: Final Day to turn in Bio and Images for RAW

April 4, 2009: Tots to Teens Workshop in Kansas City 1:00-7:30pm

Price = Reg. $79.00 (Discount Code “PPA09” SAVE $20)

(For more info and to purchase tickets visit www.tots-teens.com)

April 6, 2009: Photo Society Meeting and ‘Canvas Class’

5:30pm in Grinstead 112. Meeting/class over by 8 or 9pm

April 18, 2009: Expo Judging Day

April 20, 2009: Expo Open House

Time and Place TBA

May 1, 2009: Annual End of the Year BBQ

6pm at Hollow Cave Park

TBA: Field Trip to Miller’s Lab

Field Trip to Nelson Atkins Museum

***NO FASHION SHOOT: e-mail sarahjanephotos@aol.com if interested in working individually with a fashion student to complete their portfolio.