| Stewart Schulze | President Stewart Schulze Modesto Junior College provided a deeper level of artistry through their photography program. This step in my journey moved me closer to the dream of becoming a professional artistic photographer. I attended Brook’s Institute in Santa Barbara and, with their emphasis on commercial and technical studies, I left from there with a greater understanding of both the camera and lighting techniques. This knowledge allowed me to capture on film and now digital what I was seeing in my mind’s eye with greater depth and accuracy. After finishing at Brook’s, I have been able to continue my education through attending the West Coast School of Photography, P.P.C. and P.P.A. (Professional Photographers of America). In 1997 I became one of the first PPA Certified Professional Photographers in Merced County.
With the massive changes happening now in our industry I feel as a board we need to look to the future but keep our feet on the ground looking to see what new things we can do for our members. Stewart Schulze Photography | |
| Craig Holt | 1st Vice President Craig Holt, S-PPC - 2nd Vice President Craig has been delightfully caught up in various professional photography organizations since 1998. He has served in a variety of capacities beginning with California Photographic Workshops, later followed by involvement at the state level with West Coast School, Pro Photo Expo, and Long Range Planning. Craig looks forward to being a part of the upward, highly positive trend PPC has enjoyed lately, and hopes that his skills and experience will continue to strengthen PPC’s role in the profession, its Affiliates, and all those who share their passion, creativity, and love of this craft every day. Member of: Craig Holt, S-PPC | |
| Cayce Newman | 2nd Vice President Cayce Newman, S-PPC Beginning in High School as the Photographic Editor of his newspaper and yearbook, Cayce Newman followed his passion for photography at a variety of venues including Golden West College, Orange Coast College and UCR. On volunteering: “My involvements with IEPPV, PPC, Pro Photo Expo and West Coast School have enhanced my abilities as a professional photographer far beyond any expectations I had. Giving back is genuinely amazing when no matter how much you give; you always seem to get back more.”
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| Victoria Wispell | Secretary People and photography are Victoria’s passions. Victoria enjoys making a unique connection with her clients, which results in the creation of cherished images in a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere. This distinguishes Victoria from other photographers – she takes a personal interest in you, your portraiture and your special event. Victoria feels strongly about giving back to the community, volunteering her time and resources to create family portraits for clients at Home Again Project, which serves low-income and homeless families. Victoria also volunteers her professional services to “Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep”, capturing images of critically ill babies. In addition, Victoria regularly donates photography sessions to help raise funds for other worthy civic groups and local schools. Victoria understands the importance of continuing education. She stays current with today’s trends and continues to sharpen her skills by participating in photographic workshops throughout the year. She is involved in coordinating statewide professional photography conferences and continues to serve statewide and local photography organizations in various official capacities. In 2006, Victoria received the Elmer Kingham Service Medallion, the highest award of service given by Professional Photographers of California. Victoria is a Certified Professional Photographer, a distinction shared by fewer than 3% of professional photographers in the United States.
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| Robin Swanson | Treasurer Robin Swanson is a professional photographer and a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) who realized that her accounting and business skills could be combined with her photography skills to create a successful photography business. Robin has always loved photography, and several years ago decided to become a professional photographer. She is a member of San Fernando Valley Professional Photographers (SFVPP), Professional Photographers of California (PPC), and Professional Photographers of America (PPA) and attends every photography convention, seminar, and class that she can fit into her already busy schedule. Robin has easily adapted her business and accounting skills to her growing photography business. During these past few years she learned a lot about photography from her peers, but also noticed that some of them could benefit from her accounting and business knowledge. As a Certified QuickBooks Professional Advisor Robin is helping other professional photographers use QuickBooks software to accurately account for their finances. In March 2007, Robin made her first QuickBooks presentation to Gold Coast Professional Photographers Association. In addition to professional photography, Robin works full time as the CFO for a small aerospace related business in the San Fernando Valley. Robin photographs anything that gets in front of her camera – from people to pets to cars to nature. Robin is never a stranger for long, her engaging and lively personality, make her a welcome photographer at any event. She photographs weddings, class reunions, family reunions, sporting events, car shows, dog shows, graduations and school events. Robin’s great rapport with adults, children, and even pets creates an environment conducive to capturing beautiful images. Several of Robin’s photographs have earned merits in regional print competitions and in PPA’s International Print Competition Robin can be reached at: Robin Swanson Photography | |
| Tim Meyer - chairman | Chairman of the Board Tim Meyer, M.Photog.Cr., CPP. / President Holder of Professional Photographers of America’s coveted Masters and Craftsman degrees Tim has also been awarded a Master of Arts degree in Fine Art Photography. As a member of Fuji Film Internationals Pro-Elite and Talent Teams, Tim lectures internationally and is a contributing editor to Rangefinder Magazine In addition to numerous one-man exhibitions of his fine art work, Tim’s photography has been internationally recognized for its innovative style and technique. Other awards include:
Tim's work has also been displayed in Kodak's Professional Photographers Showcase at Disney's Epcot Center and accepted to Loan Collection of Professional Photographers of America.
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