Fall 2010

With the summer behind us, and fall soon to come, we can all breath a sigh of relief from the heat, well almost…I am hopeful that all of you had a chance to spend time with loved ones in a more comfortable climate and have come back refreshed and ready to hit it! We on the board have been busy arranging programming for the fall and have what we think, an exciting schedule for the remaining months of 2010!
 
To kick off the season we have the juried photography exhibit at the Kettle gallery in Deep Ellum. The show, titled 30/30, which was judged by some of the leading art directors and designers in Dallas, celebrates ASMP Dallas and it’s 30th anniversary!

Through the steadfast collaboration and efforts of our VP Jason Janik and gallery director Frank Campagna, not to mention Naomi Vaughn, Melody Hamilton and other members of the board, we have an outstanding display of photographs that exemplifies the diversity that is Dallas ASMP photography! Please join us for what will be a stellar event at the Kettle Art Gallery, 2714 Elm Street, Dallas, Texas, 75226, Saturday evening, September 18th, from 7:00 until 10:00!
 
October finds us joining forces with the Society of Professional Journalists, “SPJ,” of Ft Worth to have one of our pixel portfolios! Robert Hart and Jason Janik have been talking with SPJ’s Gayle Reaves so our combined efforts will result in an exciting evening for all. The venue will probably be at one of my favorite places in Ft Worth, Joe T Garcias! Stay tuned for more details!
 
Our programming for November consists of an educational event, “From Still to Motion!” Working with National we have put together a panel of three photographers that represent the three transitions of moving from still photography to motion: the beginner who shoots primarily still, the photographer that shoots a balanced mix and the photographer that no longer seeks still jobs and makes his entire income from shooting motion! We have settled on the date of November 4th with the venue of the Angelika theater at Mockingbird Station. As this is an educational event we will not only look for member attendance, but will open it up to the general public with emphasis on area schools! We are all looking forward to this event and we are hopeful that it will give us much needed exposure to the many photographers and future photographers that are not aware of ASMP Dallas!
 
We cap off the year with our annual Christmas party and Jason is working hard to secure Sons of Herman Hall in Deep Ellum for a December bash that should equal, if not surpass last year’s fashionable soiree at the Ghost Bar! Jason, who has photographed many local musicians and bands is also lining up the entertainment so be prepared to dance the night away in true Texas style!
 
I will conclude by thanking my board that, through thick and thin, has been there for you and me! They represent many diverse backgrounds and styles but as I have noticed through out my time as president, they come together as the best team I could have ever wanted! If you would like to become part of that team, please send us a note and join us at a board meeting. Take care and may peace be with you!