RPS January 7th Meeting - Speaker: John Slemp

Speaker: John Slemp, photographer and gallery owner. Established as a photographer in Atlanta since 1992, John attended The Portfolio School, a graduate from The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga with a degree in Psychology and a former member of the ASMP National Board. He enjoys creating compelling images of people and places and provides images on location or in studio for leading editorial publications, Fortune 500 companies and other corporate clients across the nation. Images from his latest exhibit 'Aero', as well as a gallery of his thought provoking images/projects can be viewed at www.JohnSlemp.com.

6:30-7:00 PM: Social

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RPS January 28th Photo Review - Judge: John Haigwood II - Theme: Open, Vintage

Judge: Roswell photographer and studio owner John Haigwood II, has over 20 years experience in all forms of photography. After many years behind the camera, he now mentors his ever growing staff of photographers. Commercial, product, portraiture, editorial, architectural, wedding, and conceptual photography are among of the services that Haigwood Studios provides. Clients range from Fortune 500 companies to private individuals. John’s mastery of subject, composition and subtleties of light and color will make Monday’s photo critique invaluable.

For info on John Haigwood II, visit his website at http://www.haigwoodstudios.com

6:30-7:00 PM: Image Submission

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RPS February 4th Meeting - Speaker: Jim Roof (ASMP, AIAP, IAAP)

Speaker: Jim Roof (ASMP, AIAP, IAAP), is an architectural photographer based in Atlanta with over 25 years experience. He has photographed nearly 2000 projects for leading ad agencies, interior designers, real estate developers, architects and general contractors. Jim attributes his years of training as a concert pianist as a strong influence on how he views and photographs architecture; finding many similarities exhibited in a structure's design to that of elements found in a musical composition.

To view his gallery of awe inspiring architectural photography please go to www.JimRoofCreative.net.

6:30-7:00 PM: Social

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RPS February 25th Photo Review - Judge: Rion Rizzo - Theme: Architecture

If you were an RPS member back in May of 2006, then you will surely remember our judge for this month, Rion Rizzo. Rion a renowned Atlanta based architectural photographer has been shooting for over 20 years. He is a graduate of The Rochester Institute of Technology and a member of ASMP, APSG & AIA. To see samples of Rion's award winning images and those of his team at Creative Sources Photography go to: www.CreativeSources.com

6:30-7:00 PM: Image Submission

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RPS March 3rd Meeting - Speaker: Mark Alberhasky

Passionate, talented photographer, educator, and speaker Mark Alberhasky is back with a new array of images that will be sure to inspire. His photographic experience spans over 35 years. He's a contributing photographer with Nikon, Lowepro and a consultant for HP. Mark's award winning images appear in galleries, personal collections, corporate installations and in print internationally.

His method is straight forward: Follow the light until the subject and movement reaveals itself.

View his work at: www.imagema.com and his photo essays at: http://www.imagema.us

6:30-7:00 PM: Social

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RPS March 17th Photo Review - Judge: David Akoubian - Theme: Trees

Nature photographer and Georgia resident David Akoubian has been shooting since the early 70's. His training as an illustrator, using the basic principles of classic art/design has been transferred into creating photographic images. As an instructor he has worked with Bill Fortney and The Great American Photography Weekends along with John Shaw, Art Wolfe, Pat O'Hara, Bryan Perterson and the late Galen Rowell. He has lectured at REI, taught at The Showcase School, continues to teach at The Sharptop Arts Association and will offer workshops this year.

His images have appeared in many nature magazines and clients have included: Kodak, Mamiya, Coca-Cola and The Georgia Department of Natural Resources. To view David's work and find information about his upcoming workshop please go to: www.bearwoodsphotography.com

6:30-7:00 PM: Image Submission

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RPS April 7th Meeting - Speakers: Jim DiVitale and Helene Glassman

We have a great program for April. Our speakers are the husband and wife team of Jim DiVitale (our featured 2006 Fall Seminar speaker) and Helene Glassman. Their program will be on Fine Art Montage Compositing and Creating Custom Greeting Cards. Be sure to bring note taking materials as it should be an inspiring as well as an educational evening.

Jim DiVitale has been an Atlanta commercial advertising photographer and instructor for over 25 years. His award winning images have been featured in many prestigious publications. He is a long standing member of PPA, NAPP, ASP receiving numerous professional honors and designations. Jim has authored several Adobe Photoshop training cd’s, writes a column for Photoshop User Magazine and is a three time nominee to the Adobe Photoshop Hall of Fame. He regularly lectures both across the country and internationally and has developed an expansive client base over the years.

Go to: www.divitalephotography.com to view his incredible portfolio and for more information on his lecture schedule and a more in depth biography.

Helen Glassman is an award winning photographer/businesswoman in Santa Barbara, CA. Her company, Imagery Photography has a well-respected and successful portrait-event and fine art photography studio in Southern CA for over 25 years. She holds degrees in Music, Art, Communications and Photography and is instrumental in the development of the Photographic Business and Arts Degree for the state of CA PPA. Helene has earned many PPA, NAPP, ASP honors and designations, is on the ASP board of governors. She travels across North America and Europe presenting programs on creative photography and marketing.

For more information about Helene and to view her awe-inspiring images, go to: www.Imagerybyhelene.com

6:30-7:00 PM: Social

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RPS April 21st Photo Review - Judge: Jay Kaufman - Theme: Open

Mr. Kaufman has been a professional photographer for nearly 40 years and has worked in the field as a photojournalist for United Press International in Europe during the 1960's, returning back to the States in the 70's. He has covered such momentous events as the funeral of Martin Luther King in April of 1968, the Russian invasion of Czechoslovakia in August of 1968, the kidnapping of Reg Murphy (Editor of the AJC), Hank Aaron’s historic 714 & 715 homeruns also in 1974. In his mid career, he moved into editorial and advertising/public relations photography, and then took a sharp turn for a 15 year hiatus to pursue his other passion cooking as a professional chef. Only after his introduction to Photoshop six years ago did he return with great enthusiasm to photography. Kaufman believed that the new viewpoint he derived from mingling pure photography, expressed originally with a film camera and chemical transformation could now, fused with digital electronics; deserve a new point of reference in the lexicon of artistic movements...Photographic Idealism. Jay now works with and sells his images to Interior Designers, retail décor galleries, and art licensing. A large body of his work is being showcased at The Fickle Pickle. To view Jay's award winning images, go to www.onthewallstudio.com.

6:30-7:00 PM: Image Submission

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RPS May 5th Meeting - Speakers: Barry Glustoff and Peter Leafman

Conversation with those Digital Guys. You’ve captured the images, next step... Business partners Barry Glustoff and Peter Leafman of Digital Arts will share the key steps to quality digital printing, including using drivers in photoshop, calibration, explaining the profile process, resizing, image editing/enhancement, and printing on different media types. As well as answering your questions, they will bring images printed on different media types to fuel your imagination.

Digital Arts Studio, is the artist's resource for Giclée printmaking. A full service digital lab, including large format printing, photo restoration, custom framing; located in Atlanta's West Midtown district. Digital Arts Studio is an RPS sponsor, offering members 20% off printing and framing services. Visit: www.digitalartsstudio.net

6:30-7:00 PM: Social

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RPS May 19th Photo Review - Judge: TBD - Theme: Glassware, Vintage

6:30-7:00 PM: Image Submission

RPS June 2nd Meeting - Speaker: TBA

6:30-7:00 PM: Social

RPS June 16th Photo Review - Judge: TBD - Theme: Open

6:30-7:00 PM: Image Submission

RPS July 7th Meeting - Speaker: TBA

6:30-7:00 PM: Social

RPS July 21st Photo Review - Judge: TBD - Theme: Wildlife (No pets)

6:30-7:00 PM: Image Submission

RPS August 4th Meeting - Speaker: TBA

6:30-7:00 PM: Social

RPS August 18th Photo Review - Judge: TBD - Theme: Open, Vintage

6:30-7:00 PM: Image Submission

RPS September 8th Meeting - Speaker: TBA

6:30-7:00 PM: Social

RPS September 15th Photo review - Judge: TBD - Theme: Green (Color), Sepia (B&W)

6:30-7:00 PM: Image Submission

RPS October 6th Meeting - Speaker: TBA

6:30-7:00 PM: Social

RPS October 20th Photo Review - Judge: TBD - Theme: Open

6:30-7:00 PM: Image Submission

RPS November 3rd Meeting - Speaker: TBA

Annual Business Meeting – Election of 2009 officers

6:30-7:00 PM: Social

RPS November 17th Photo Review - Judge: TBD - Theme: Window Light

6:30-7:00 PM: Image Submission