ASMP-ONC

ASMP-ONC Program

2009-07-03T06:55:00.003-05:00

“Assignment: YELLOW”

Need an excuse to shoot something different from the everyday?

Break out the photo gear for something fun, or pull something from the archives… subject is “yellow”, and it’s open to your interpretation. Images will be viewed at a Pints & Pixels event. Challenge yourself, be creative, and think outside the box.

Date:
July 16, 2009 (Thursday)

Time:
6:00PM - 9:00PM

Location:
Literary Cafe
1031 Literary Rd
Cleveland, OH 44113
(216) 861-3922

Fees:
$5.00 Members
$10.00 Non-members

RSVP:
Please RSVP by July 15, 2009 to:
Don Bensman Jr.
 President, ASMP-ONC 
 don@donbensmanphotography.com
 www.asmponc.org

To submit images for the Pints & Pixels:
Send no more than 10 images to:
Alex Lippisch at: alex@lippisch.com

Deadline to send images: 12:00pm - July 15, 2009

Image requirements:
Size horizontal images to be 1024 pixels wide
Size vertical images to be 768 pixels high
Save images as a #10 quality jpeg

News from NOCA

2009-07-03T06:50:00.002-05:00

Industry Events

July 15
Job Search & Career Transition Advice with Laurie Mitchell
Doubletree Hotel
1111 Lakeside Avenue
5:30 p.m.
mail@clevelandama.com
or call
Meghan Sullivan 216.509.8432

August 3
AAF-Cleveland Golf Outing
Avon Oaks Country Club
11:30 a.m.
More information

August 12
DMA Cleveland Annual Summer Social
Cleveland Yacht Club
More information

NOCAnites Networking Soiree

2009-06-10T12:12:00.002-05:00

What could be more American that baseball, hot dogs, apple pie and a room full of annoying marketing types? OK. Just kidding. There won't be any apple pie.

But, you can take this to the bank: The next NOCAnites Networking Soiree will be held Wednesday, June 24 at Canal Park in Akron. It's NOCA and Akron Aeros taking on the Trenton Thunder. We will gather at the ballpark beginning at 5:30 p.m. Game time is 7:05 p.m.

Your $25 admission will include: one reserved ticket for the game; the all-you-can-eat All-American buffet featuring hot dogs, hamburgers, baked beans, chips, potato salad, pasta salad, cookies, soft drinks/bottled water. A cash bar will also be available. But no apple pie. Sorry.

In addition to baseball, beverages and buffet, join us to mix and mingle with communications professionals from throughout Northeast Ohio. Advertising. PR. Designers. Photographers. Printers. Got all that. Mix in: Colleagues. Clients. Partners. Friends. Merely acquaintances and who knows?

Register now by clicking here. Don't delay. Sign up now! Registration will close at noon on Monday, June 22.

If you need directions to Canal Park, click here.

Member Announcement

2009-06-09T16:00:00.003-05:00

Boston Mill Art Festival "Palette Of Colors" by Keith Berr
June 26 - 28

Keith Berr is privileged to have been selected through the juried process to be included in this years Boston Mills Art Festival.

The Boston Mills Artfest is a nationally recognized, juried fine art and fine craft show. 2009 marks the 38th consecutive year that the Artfest will be held Rain or Shine at Boston Mills Ski Resort, nestled in the scenic Cuyahoga Valley National Park midway between Cleveland and Akron. Directions to Boston Mills.

Keith's "Palette of Colors" was selected by the jurors for the Artfestival. It is a collection of images that Keith has compiled from a series of Macro-Florals that were created without the use of a camera. He created these images using scanners as a photographic technique and has crafted the extreme high-resolution photographs with Epson scanners, instead of a conventional camera. He calls the images Scanagraphs. Keith then personally produces each Giclee art print one at a time, using Epson printers and their seven color Ultrachrome inks and papers.

Come for the opening night for a fun, festive Preview Night is being held Friday, June 26 from 6pm-9pm, so that Artfest patrons can purchase art while sampling wines and hors d'oeuvres.
Regular Show: Saturday, June 27, 10am-6pm and Sunday, June 28, 10am-5pm

ASMP-ONC Program

2009-06-09T15:57:00.001-05:00

“Pricing & Negotiating”

This will be a member participation program to play out scenarios, share information, and talk about how individuals have negotiated prices with clients in the past. The program will focus on pricing, knowing what questions you could be asking your clients, and how to handle negotiations to achieve a more profitable outcome. Find out how other photographers negotiate their price from start to finish.

This will be a group participation program, expect to get involved.

We listened to attendees input from the last Pricing Aerobics program that we had, and made some substantial improvements for this program. This program is expected to be exciting and informational.

This will be an ASMP members only program!!!

Date:
June 17, 2009

Time:
6:00pm Social Hour (we will have food and beverages)
7:00pm Program

Location:
Baron Photography
2570 Superior Avenue #200 (ArtCraft Building)
Cleveland, OH 44114
www.baronphotography.net
Parking and entrance in rear of building.

Fees:
$5.00

RSVP:
Please RSVP by June 15, 2009 to:
Don Bensman Jr. 
President, ASMP-ONC 
don@donbensmanphotography.com 
www.asmponc.org

ASMP-ONC social gathering

2009-05-05T10:45:00.001-05:00

We are planning on getting together for a few drinks, food, and some good conversation. If you are able to make it, please stop by and join us.

Since this is not an ASMP-ONC formal program, we will not be providing the food and beverages...so there is no need to RSVP.

We look forward to seeing you!

Date:
May 13, 2009 (Wednesday)

Time:
6:00PM

Location:
Sullivan's Pub
13368 Madison Ave.
Lakewood, OH 44107
Phone: 216-529-8969
http://www.sullivansirishpub.net/

News from NOCA

2009-04-06T18:10:00.002-05:00

Improve Your Performance
Are your organization's events becoming family affairs? Tired of seeing the same old tired faces? Want to bolster your attendance? Looking at doing joint programming with other organizations?
You'll find new faces and some intriguing answers at the NOCA Programming Summit: How to Improve the Attendance at Your Meetings.
The event is open to anyone. We encourage organization presidents, programming chairs, and/or membership chairs to attend. Continental breakfast will be served.
The Programming Summit will be held on Tuesday, April 21, 2009 from 8:15-9:15 a.m. at HKM Direct Market Communications, 5501 Cass Avenue in Cleveland. Click here for directions. To RSVP, call 216.651.9500.

NOCA Government Watch
From COSE: Card Check Legislation Introduced in Congress
The Employee Free Choice Act (Card Check) has been introduced in Congress. This legislation represents the most sweeping change in labor law in over 70 years. If passed, Card Check would eliminate an employee's right to vote for or against a union in private. In addition, Card Check would impose harsh financial penalties on employers, require mandatory arbitration and two-year contract terms.
The impact this legislation would have on the small business community is devastating. In unsteady economic times, when small businesses are struggling to survive, the last thing employers need is legislation that will make doing business more difficult.
Small businesses can contribute to the fight against Card Check by voicing their opposition to their U.S. legislators. COSE urges all members to take action against this legislation by participating in both the letter writing campaign and by signing a petition in opposition of Card Check.
Go here to sign the petition against Card Check.
Go here to send a letter to you Congressman voicing your opposition to Card Check.

Take a Bite Out of Hunger
NOCA is assembling a Marketing Communications Hunger Walk team to participate in the Hunger Network of Greater Cleveland's Walk for Hunger. The walk is scheduled for Saturday, May 9 starting at 9:45 a.m. from Burke Lakefront Airport. NOCA has set a goal of raising $1,000 from our industry.
Walkers will do something positive for our community, have an enjoyable day and maybe, just maybe, get some free stuff!
Click here to join the NOCA team. At the Hunger Network site, select "register," choose "join a team," and select NOCA... and we'll see you May 9th!

They came, they saw...
Thanks to the nearly 60 individuals - representing 12 different organizations - who turned up (or, should that be "turned out"?) for the first NOCAnites Networking Soiree March 19 at The Winking Lizard in Independence. A good time was had by one and by all... so good, in fact, that we've begun planning the next edition for sometime in June. Watch this space for more information.

Coming Soon
After a starring role on ABC-TV's hit series Lost, the NOCA Web site will soon return to the land of the living in April. Also coming soon to an Internet near you, the new NOCA LinkedIn and Facebook pages. Stay tuned.

Industry Events

April 21
NOCA Programming Summit
8:15-9:15 a.m.
HKM Direct Market Communications
5501 Cass Avenue
RSVP: 216.651.9500

April 23
2009 AMA
Market Research Conference
8:15 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
followed by Happy Hour
Doubletree Hotel Cleveland South
Contact Kristen Deevers
216.222.4700 or
kristen.deevers@nationalcity.com

April 29
AAF/Cleveland
Indians vs Boston
Game & Happy Hour
Click here
for more information

May 19
Interaction09
Taylor Institute
for Direct Marketing
University of Akron

Studio Space

2009-03-29T13:28:00.001-05:00

Jim Baron is looking to sublet space in his downtown studio, starting in May. It has great shooting space or just office space. Jim would love to talk to photographers, graphic artists, design firms, artists, etc. Price would vary depending on needs.
Starting at $350.00

Call: 216-781-7729
Email: Jim@Baronphotography.net

The first NOCAnites Networking Soiree

2009-03-18T08:52:00.001-05:00

The first NOCAnites Networking Soiree will be held from 5:30-8:00 p.m., Thursday, March 19 at The Winking Lizard at 6901 Rockside Road in Independence.

Register online for only $10. Cost at the door will be $15.
Online registration will close at noon on March 19.

Meet friends and colleagues - old and new. Forge new relationships, new partnerships. Find someone to collaborate with. Find a job! Find the love of your life! (Yeah, OK, now we're getting carried away.) For real: Find out what's happening in Northeast Ohio. Find out what's happening in our industry. Tap into our wealth of knowledge.
Your first drink is on us!

There couldn't be more. But there is! In addition to the food and drink, we promise door prizes and maybe even a surprise or two up our collective sleeves.

The first NOCAnites Networking Soiree
Thursday, March 19
5:30-8:00 p.m.
The Winking Lizard
6901 Rockside Road
Independence

Click here to register online.
Note: Online registration closes at noon March 19.

NOCA news March 4, 2009

2009-03-11T17:06:00.000-05:00

Click to download file:

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ASMP-ONC Annual Meeting / Pints & Pixels

2009-03-11T14:56:00.002-05:00

Please join us for our Annual Meeting on Wednesday, March 25th. We will have a brief chapter meeting, followed by our always popular “Pints & Pixels”.

Date:
March 25, 2009

Time:
6:00PM - 9:00PM

Location:
Local Heros
2217 E. 9th St. - Cleveland, OH 44115
216-566-8100
www.localheroesgrill.com

Fees:
$0.00 ASMP Members
$10.00 Non-member guests

Includes: hot appetizers, sandwiches and sodas. A cash bar will be available.

RSVP by March 23, 2009 to:
Don Bensman Jr.
President, ASMP-ONC
don@donbensmanphotography.com

To submit images for the Pints & Pixels:
Send no more than 10 images to: Alex Lippisch at: alex@lippisch.com

Image requirements:
Size horizontal images to be 1024 pixels wide
Size vertical images to be 768 pixels high
Save images @ 72ppi as a #10 quality jpeg

Pittsburgh Chapter Program

2009-03-11T14:42:00.005-05:00

New Media Secrets - Marketing Your Message
Register NOW

When:
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
7:00 PM
Social time starts at 6:00 PM

Where:
Point Park University, 201 Wood St.
Pittsburgh, PA

In this difficult economy and with ever declining budgets, how do you market your business effectively without breaking the bank?

This program is about sharing the new rules in the continuously changing landscape of communication. New Internet tools and applications are developed almost daily to help individuals and organizations better tell their story through digital marketing and personal branding.

Eighty percent of people with Internet access go to the Web first to find information about people, products and organizations. Blogs, podcasts, social media and Web 2.0 tools offer unique opportunities to level the playing field in the continuous effort to earn deeper attention of current clients and new prospects.

New Media Marketing is about the conversation, being engaged and attracting the attention of a world overloaded with information and resources.

Register today!

Cost:
20.00 — ASMP Member
35.00 — Non-member
30.00 — Professional Association member *
0.00 — Special price for students and faculty of the academic institution donating meeting space for this seminar *
10.00 — Student *

Rosh Sillars speaks about the tools, concepts and best practices for using the Web 2.0 tools that have helped him continue to attract new clients and grow his photography business. Rosh is a veteran photographer with a photojournalism background specializing in people, food and interiors. He offers his services to traditional media, new media and corporate clients. He owns the creative representation firm The Rosh Group, Inc. and teaches photography at two universities.

Rosh has been online since the early 1990s. He recorded his first podcast (audio over the internet) in 1999 on business tips hosted by the Rosh.com Web site. He has co-hosted the prosperous artists podcast and blog with writer Dean LaDouceur since early 2007. Other related projects include Citynet Magazine (2000-2001) and mysuccessradio.com (2003-2004). Rosh has now combined his two passions, new media and photography, to host NewMediaPhotographer.com.

Michigan Chapter Program

2009-02-26T20:48:00.003-05:00

21st-century marketing tips for photographers who weren’t born yesterday. Chicago-based former Rep and Photography Marketing Consultant Carolyn Potts presents this evening seminar.

You’ve learned your digital imaging craft and tried to keep an optimistic attitude while royalty-free, micro-stock, and the world economy has eroded the size of the photo assignment pie. But what if you’re not getting the work you want? What else are you missing?

Making the transition to an all-digital workflow is just one piece of today’s photo business. Knowing how marketing has dramatically changed is the other key component to survival.

You’ve probably got a web site and started to experiment with sending email blasts. But what else should you be doing to reach your target prospects?

Without understanding the fundamental — and sometimes subtle — differences between marketing in the 20th century and marketing in the 21st, you can unknowingly sabotage your career.

Are you wondering…

What’s the best way to reach art buyers in the digital age?
What email skills must you know to not look like a loser?
What are the current best practices when it comes to online promotion?
Is print promotion dead, dying, or reviving?
And most importantly:

How do you differentiate yourself from the rising tide of part-time photographers armed with high-res point-and-shoot cameras?
When:
Thursday, March 19, 2009
7:00 PM
Social time starts at 6:00 PM

Where:
Foto/Life Studios, 9709 Jos. Campau, Loft #3 (Between Edwin and Evaline, enter via alley)
Hamtramck, MI

Register today!

Cost:
30.00 — ASMP member
55.00 — Non-member
45.00 — Professional Association member *
15.00 — Student *

The Speaker:

After 20+ years as a successful artists’ rep and 7 as an Internet Marketing Strategist, Carolyn Potts is uniquely qualified to help photographers create — and stick to — a 21st-century marketing plan. She has helped her photographers get clients, close deals, anticipate trends, revitalize their careers & increase the bottom line.

Come to this event and get the latest info you need to stay in the game with your online promotional strategies.

If you are wondering if your own portfolio and online presentation are out of date in today’s radically changed market, you can get a personalized analysis and recommendations as part of this event.

Carolyn will be available for a very limited number of private consultations when she’s in town for this event. Get a professional edit or analysis of your current — or planned — presentation. Make an investment in your career that can pay off many times over.

Call Carolyn directly (312-560-6400) for pricing and scheduling information. Book a session up to 2 weeks before the event date: receive a 20% discount off the session fee. Book by 7 days before the event date: 10% discount Book within 3 days before the event date: 5% discount.

More details will be available on Carolyn’s blog http://www.carolynpotts.net

ASMP-ONC Member Announcement

2009-02-19T08:11:00.003-05:00

Faces and Places
The photographic art of herbert ascherman, jr.

Opening Reception:
February 27, 2009 from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Free and open to the public

2009-01-30T19:41:00.001-05:00

ASMP-ONC Holiday Party

2008-12-20T08:19:00.003-05:00

Winners of the ASMP-ONC Holiday Party Mystery Photo Shoot.

First Place Winner - Wayne Thomas

Seconds Place Winner - Reid Traylor

Third Place Winner - Billy Delfs

Thanks to everyone that participated in the event.

ASMP-ONC Holiday Party

2008-12-03T11:17:00.001-05:00

ASMP - Ohio North Coast chapter is planning a little HOLIDAY PARTY. Please take a moment out of the hustle and bustle to join us at the studio of fellow photographer and chapter Treasurer, Hal Stata.

WHEN:
Thursday, Dec 18th

TIME:
6:00PM to 9:00PM

WHERE:
Stata Productions
2220 Superior Viaduct Suite 3
Cleveland, OH 44113
Phone 216-621-1977
www.stataproductions.com

FEES:
$5 MEMBERS
$10 GUESTS (non-members and significant others)
Fee includes food and beverages (beer, wine, soft drinks, water, and coffee)

Plus, The MYSTERY PHOTO SHOOT:
There will be several mystery objects and a studio area, with lighting, set aside behind closed doors.
Bring your digital SLR camera, lens, and media card to join in!
Each photographer will have 15 minutes to execute their shoot (using one or all objects).

The judges will award a 1st - $50, 2nd - $30, and 3rd - $10 place winner.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Please RSVP by Dec 16th to:
Don Bensman Jr.
President, ASMP-ONC
Phone: 440-364-1679
don@donbensmanphotography.com

News from NOCA (click link to download)

2008-11-03T17:04:00.002-05:00

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ASMP-ONC Photo Assistant’s Workshop 2008

2008-10-07T14:38:00.008-05:00

This workshop will be an overview of what goes on between the photographer and assistant; how to conduct business as a professional; as well as the basic care and feeding of the photographer and their equipment.

There will be several panels that will discuss what is expected of an assistant and what professional photographers look for when selecting an assistant. The panels will be made up of several leading photographers and some of the top assistant’s currently working in this area. In addition to the discussion panels, the workshop will also include some brief equipment demonstrations. We will be providing lunch, and we will also have several prizes to raffle off. You will also receive a CD that is loaded with great information. This program will also give more insight about the “American Society of Media Photographers”(ASMP), and what it’s doing for photographers & assistants.

Date:
October 25, 2008

Time:
9:00am - 3:00pm

Location:
Dodd Camera
2077 E. 30th St.
Cleveland, OH 44115

Fees:
$20.00 per person
$10.00 ASMP Members

Pre-register to:
don@donbensmanphotography.com
by October 22, 2008

REGISTER EARLY!!!
There is only space for 75 attendees…
Walk-in’s are welcome, but will be handled on a first come, first serve basis.

Call For Entries

2008-09-21T18:30:00.001-05:00

ASMP-ONC Announcement

2008-09-21T17:12:00.005-05:00

CLEVELAND IN BLACK AND WHITE

A Retrospective of the Shoreline
Silver Gelatin Photography By Jennie Jones

Opening Reception
Wednesday, October 1, 2008 (5:30-7:30p.m.)

Thomas F. Campbell, PhD Exhibition Gallery
Maxine Goodman Levin College of Urban Affairs - Atrium
Glickman-Miller Hall - 1717 Euclid Ave. - Cleveland, OH 44115

The exhibit runs through December 2008.
Gallery hours are Monday–Friday 9:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. and
Saturday 9:00a.m.– 5:00p.m.
RSVP to (216) 523•7330 or http://urban.csuohio.edu/forum/

ASMP-ONC Announcement

2008-09-08T07:48:00.001-05:00

Exhibition Opening Gallery Reception

“Ruins and Life”
A study of Ruins and Life in Southeast Asia
Photography by Keith Berr

Date:
Saturday - September 20th, 2008

Time:
5:00pm

Location:
Keith Berr Productions
1420 East 31st St.
216.566.7950
linda@keithberr.com

ASMP-ONC Announcement

2008-08-22T10:50:00.004-05:00

Gallery Exhibit - Yvonne Sanderson (ASMP-ONC Member)

Please Join Us!
Engaging art, tasty food, fine wine, groovy music, in a lovely setting

Near & Far
A photography exhibit
Soaring aerial views of Yvonne Sanderson
Intricate and minimalist work of Andrew Morrell

Opening reception
Friday, Sept. 5th 2008
6 to 8:30 pm (show runs through Oct. 31st)

Fairmount Center for the Arts
8400 Fairmount Rd. (just west of 306)
Novelty, OH 44072
For directions or other info: 440-338-3171

Guitar vocals congas by John Pearson and Mikel Mahoney

R.S.V.P. so we can have a beverage for you
photo@focal-plane.com
216-382-9370

Hope you can join us. All are welcome.

ASMP-ONC Social Gathering

2008-08-10T09:59:00.000-05:00

We are planning on getting together for a few drinks, food, and some good conversation. If you are able to make it, please stop by and join us.

Since this is not an ASMP-ONC formal program, we will not be providing the food and beverages...so there is no need to RSVP.

We look forward to seeing you all!

When:
August 13, 2008 (Wednesday)
6:00PM

Where:
Sunset Grill (Whisky Island)
www.whiskeyislandmarina.com/sunset-grill.htm

ASMP-ONC Speed Portfolio Review

2008-07-08T13:05:00.001-05:00

Please plan to join us for our next ASMP Ohio North Coast program: “The Speed Portfolio Review”
It's like speed dating - for your portfolio. This has been an extremely popular program.
Bring in your best work for an evaluation from our selected panelists who buy or sell photography. Each panelist is a creative professional in their field, representing Architecture, Graphic Design, Advertising, and Fine Art. We will also have several ASMP-ONC photographers reviewing portfolios for students and assistants.
The format of your portfolio is completely up to you.

When:
Wednesday July 16, 2008
Social 6:00 PM (we will have food and beverages)
Program 7:00 PM

Where:
Kalman & Pabst Studio
3907 Perkins Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44114-4634
216-426-9090
kpphoto.com

Event fees:
ASMP Members - $5
Non-members - $20
Student non-members - $10

If attending, please RSVP by July 14th to:
Don Bensman Jr. - President
ASMP-Ohio North Coast chapter
440-364-1679
don@donbensmanphotography.com
asmponc.org

"The Review Panelists"

Anthony W, Hiti, AIA
Principal
Herman Gibans Fodor, Inc. - Architects

Anthony Hiti, became a Principal of Herman Gibans Fodor, Inc. – Architects (HGF) in 2002 and has held various positions with HGF since joining the practice in 1989. He has been involved in several senior living, historic preservation, healthcare, institutional and interiors projects as the lead designer or project architect. Tony attended the University of Ljubljana, Slovenia and received his B. Arch. from the University of Cincinnati in 1989. He has also completed advanced studies in Residential Environments for the Elderly at Harvard University Graduate School of Design. Tony is a Trustee of the Cleveland Restoration Society, Chair of AIA Cleveland's Committee on Historic Resources and a member of the City of Euclid Architecture Review Board.

Greg Oznowich
Design Director — Nesnadny + Schwartz
Responsibilities include design, art direction, and project management.

Nesnadny + Schwartz is a Cleveland-based design consultancy which began in 1980 and currently includes a staff of fourteen professionals. To date, their clients’ projects have been honored with more than 1,700 international, national, and regional awards in the areas of marketing communications, public relations, recruiting, investor communications, development, graphic identity and brand development, interactive electronic design, illustration, and graphic design.

Peter Wach
Owner, Wach Gallery

Mark Collins
Creative Director
Hitchcock Fleming