Central's Shoot Out at Laurita Winery

A special thank you to Laurita Winery, New Egypt, NJ for their hospitality. The winery is such a beautiful place. And the wine is delicious too! Be sure to check their website http://www.lauritawinery.com/ for upcoming events. Thank you to all of the models!

Working hard! We were hoping the tractor would stop...

Jill put one of her models to work!

Model Jackie with her Jackie O glassses.

PPANJ Central - Serena Star

PPANJ welcomes photographer Serena Star and Make -Up Artist/Body Painter Joanna Carrozzino on March 2 at Peter Pank Diner in Sayreville, NJ.

The Professional Photographers Association of New Jersey/Central meets the first Wednesday of the month and welcomes new members. For more information please go to the website www.ppanj.com.

Jason Groupp - Staying Relevent

Jason Groupp will be speaking at PPANJ Central's Monthly meeting, December 1, at Peter Pank Diner, Rt. 9, Sayreville.

Staying Relevant Through The Years

Jason Groupp was trained as a fashion, commercial, and wedding photographer and has been photographing professionally for almost 30 years. He will present in an informal discussion style his history as a photographer and how he continues to remain relevant well into his career. Jason will discuss his unique photographic style as well as his use of video and social media to stay relevant in these challenging times in our industry. Jason was recently featured in Rangefinder magazine and is a regular speaker on the national stage. His work can be seen at: www.thejasongroupp.com

Sophisticated but instantly accessible, Jason Groupp’s wedding photography celebrates the individuality of every couple he works with. Having honed his style on the streets of Manhattan, Jason instinctively creates a sense of place in every clients photograph. Whether it’s a free-spirited portrait of a newly engaged couple astride a motorcycle or a rare quiet moment shared by a bride and groom against the splashy backdrop of a Las Vegas cityscape, Jason captures the relationship between a couple and their surroundings. You notice the setting, but you remember the couple.

Jason’s striking visual style and ability to personalize New York City‚ to convey a sense of intimacy and connection between a couple and a familiar landmark‚ have earned him clients from around the globe. A photographer since the age of 15, Jason attended the Fashion Institute of Technology‚ intensive photography program while receiving hands-on experience shooting weddings for Rockland County Bass Photography. After graduation Jason expanded his portfolio to include commercial and editorial work. Soon his expertise for clients like J. Crew, Conair/Cuisinart and Men’s Health began to inform his wedding photography, which led to a distinctly intimate editorial style that has earned Jason a coveted spot as one of The Knot 2007 Best of Weddings Pick.

Doug Gordon and PPANJ

Doug Gordon goes with the flow.

At PPANJ's Evermay program, Doug Gordon got the party started by encouraging fellow photographers to join in with his performance of Y-M-C-A. (If you could read that without singing it, then you haven't been to enough weddings).


Doug Gordon does have a passion, not for The Village People, but for photography. The seminar quickly moved to outdoors, where Doug demonstrated how to do about a million poses in six minutes or less. Okay, maybe that's an exaggeration, but more importantly, he made sense out of how to fluidly move from one pose to the next.

Doug shows the awesomeness of his Torch Light while posing a candid shot. He proved the usefulness of the tool in multiple lighting situations.


Not many people can get the bride on the ground as fast as Doug. He proved his theory, much to his relief, about grass stains by having his bride scoot her white bottom across the greens. When he had his model lay and put her long legs straight up the wall by the window, he had the attention of the entire Senior/Silver Luncheon inside the windows. An added act to their vocal entertainment.
Thanks Doug for an entertaining and informative day!

Central's Shoot Out

On June 14, PPANJ members gathered at Deep Cut Gardens in Matawan for the annual shootout. The weather cooperated and as one photographer said "the sky was like a giant softbox". Except for when the sun came out and then it was dang hot. The park is truly a magical place, full of spectacular locations. Two hours was not nearly enough time to explore all of the visual opportunities.

A special thanks to all of the models who volunteered. Please contact Ed O'Malley to give them images.

Central Shoot Out

Central invites all members and photographers to the annual Photo Shoot Out on Monday, June 14, 3 - 5, at Deep Cut Gardens Park, 152 Red Hill Road Middletown, NJ.
Take advantage of the participating models or bring your own. Images MUST be supplied to the volunteer models. In the unfortunate case of rain, the event will take place the following Monday, June 21.

Directions
•Garden State Parkway to Exit 114. Southbound, turn left onto Red Hill Rd; northbound, turn right onto Red Hill Rd. Make right at light to Dwight Road and then left back onto Red Hill Road. Follow Red Hill Rd. (1.5 miles) to Deep Cut. Entrance on right.
•State Hwy 35 Southbound, follow to Kings Highway, turn right. Follow Kings Highway to first traffic light. Turn right onto Red Hill Rd. and continue to Deep Cut entrance on left.
•State Hwy 35 Northbound, make right at the New Monmouth Road jughandle and take back over Hwy 35. New Monmouth Road to stop sign and right onto Kings Highway to traffic light and left onto Red Hill Road. Continue to Deep Cut entrance on left.

Thank you Terry Geerdts for an inspirational seminar! Terry, a member of Central,
spoke about newborn sessions, props, posing and lighting in great detail. Central appreciates Terry's time and willingness to share her knowledge.

New officers were elected for Central and will be as follows:
President - Ed O'Malley
1st V.P. - Mathew Palma
2nd V.P. - Bernie Long
3rd V.P. - Dennis Symmons
Treasurer - Marc Fiorilli
Secretary - Diana Lang

Thanks to Clinton Linton for his term of presidency!