One of the largest groups of readers outside our clients to my blog are photographers.  Yes we can track our blog readership.  I know you have that sinking feeling now in your stomach that I have caught you.  Well yes I have but I am very flattered by your interest in me and my studio.  Each of you work VERY hard to learn my “secret” to success.  To make you feel a little better about being caught “sneaking” around my website – “borrowing” ideas from me for free – here is another FREE tidbit for you.  The GPPA is the state affiliate of our national trade association the Professional Photographers of America.  This is a wonderful group of people who share your interest in photography.  You will find members with a varied level of experience – from beginners to old timers like me.  Few organizations had impacted me more personally and professionally than this one.  One of the greatest honors in my professional career was being named by GPPA this year as Georgia’s Photographer of the Year.  Being named  photographer of the year was a 20 year journey that began when I attended my first GPPA meeting and is a very large part of what has made me the “overnight success” that I have become.

If you are serious about photography and want to derive income from this industry then this organization is a great place for you to get involved.  Why would I share this “secret” with you?  I have been tremendously blessed with my gift of photography.  Every day I talk to people who feel they share my same gift and passion to be successful in this business as I do – but for some reason they are falling short.  I simply do not have the time to mentor each of you personally.  I do understand that by learning a few basics about the technical aspects of photography and the business of photography then you have a much greater opportunity for success.  More importantly by being involved with organizations like GPPA you are challenged by the organization and the membership to work harder and focus on improving the quality of your work, your customers experiences and the professionalism of your business from a financial standpoint.  In effect, by becoming involved in professional organizations like GPPA raises the standards of our entire industry making all of us stronger and better.

I can physically only photograph a very small number of clients per year and ensure them the Lori Grice difference that makes me unique.  So for the clients I do not photograph for whatever reason – I want them to get the best and most professional experience possible regardless of who they choose as their photographer.  From the stories I hear daily – this is not often the case.

Since our industry is not regulated the only way to continue to raise our standards and insure a consistent level of professionalism and quality is through volunteer membership to organizations like GPPA.

Currently there are nearly 60 of you charging for photography services in the Statesboro area but only 7 yes SEVEN of you have chosen to join the GPPA.

This seminar in Statesboro is a wonderful and inexpensive way to learn more about a business you are interested in investing time and money into.  The reason the meeting is in Statesboro is that it is being organized by incoming president of the GPPA and long time Statesboro Photographer Larita Hulsey.

I have posted the information below with a link to the registration form.  Reply to this blog if you have an additional questions for me.  I look forward to seeing you at the GPPA seminar next weekend in Statesboro!

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Professional Photographers Association
“We’re Glad Georgia Is On Your Mind”

2008 Winter Seminar Information

Robbins Nest Event Center
16303 Hwy 80 W
Statesboro, Georgia 30458
(912) 764-4222

Contact Us:

2712 Marcia Drive
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
(888) 272-3711

http://www.gppa.com

gppaed@bellsouth.net

Join us in Statesboro, Georgia, February 24^th and 25^th, at the Robbins Nest Event Center for a great line-up of talent, good food and dancing. We have reserved a block of hotel rooms at the Holiday Inn Express for a special rate of $79. Make your hotel reservations by calling (912) 489-7368. Be sure to mention you are with the Georgia Professional Photographers.

Don’t forget to register.  Click Here… to download your seminar registration.

Seminar Talent
Complete program information on the web site at http://www.gppa.com/seminars.html

Kirk and Lora Baxley
”Children Photography”
Sunday, 9:00 – 11:30 am

Kevin Jiminez

”Weddings & Bridal Portraits”

Sunday, 1:00 – 4:30 pm

Jerome Spivey

”Artography”

Monday, 9 am – 12 Noon

Music, Food and Dancing

There will be a private party held at the French Quarter Café in Statesboro for all registered winter seminar attendees on Sunday night from 6 – 11 pm.