Archive for March, 2009

ASMP upcoming events

Check out who they have coming to the Twin Cities.
14 April: Negotiations for photographers: http://www.asmp-msp.org/events/m_090414_discher.html
Blake Discher, maketing and web guru offers his insights to the art of negotiating.

18 April: Brian Storm/Mediastorm Seminar: http://www.asmp-msp.org/events/m_090418_mediastorm.html
Brian Storm, world class, video and multimedia producer will present an intro into the convergence [...]


The Judges

The Judges

P.O.Y – Judges
Brian Plonka Freelance photojournalist
Plonka, 43, is freelance photographer based in the Inland Northwest. Plonka worked at numerous newspapers across the country until being recently laid-off from the Spokesman-Review after 10 years due to staff downsizing. Plonka started his photojournalism career at age 15 in New Castle, PA. Plonka was named POYi [...]


2008 Pictures of the Year contest rules

Hi folks,
Here is your happy little reminder that this year’s MNPA contest deadline is April 4, 2009.
Download: Contest-rules-11
I’ve attached the contest rules to this email to make things easier.  Again contact Renee reneejones@strtribune.com or Jeff Thompson jthomps34@hotmail.com if you have any questions.


A brief look at this year’s convention

A brief look at this year's convention

The dates are April 17th-19th at Murphy Hall of University of Minnesota. Friday evening College photographer of the year will be judged. Saturday Photographer of the year judging will start at 9am along with workshops. Sunday the judges get to speak and show us what they know and we’ll have Brian Storm close [...]


MNPA now on Facebook

Check out our group on Facebook (it’s ain’t just for the kids anymore!).
http://groups.google.com/group/minnphoto?hl=en


Auction has ended, and moving forward to convention

Thanks for particpating in the MNPA photo auction. The fund raiser totaled more than $1,600!
Moving forward, look for more details related to the 2009 convention at Murphy Hall April 17-19. Tentative plans include:

Keynote speaker: Brian Storm of MediaStorm
Worshops: video technique, transitioning from still to video storytelling,
Storytelling: When to use the right medium [...]


Contest rules are ready for viewing

Please go over the rules. If you have any questions please contact. Renee Jones Schneider (reneejones@startribune.com), Jeff Thompson( jthomps34@hotmail.com) or your president Kyndell Harkness kharkness@startribune.com Let the fun begin.
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