Benson Blake Photography » John Woodward http://www.bensonblake.com Portraits, Weddings and Events Sun, 05 Feb 2012 22:03:45 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 VPPA Convention 2009 http://www.bensonblake.com/blog/archives/909 http://www.bensonblake.com/blog/archives/909#comments Sun, 01 Mar 2009 01:15:34 +0000 Benson Blake Photography http://www.bensonblake.com/blog/?p=909 During the week of February 23rd, The Virginia Professional Photographers Association (VPPA) held its annual convention in Portsmouth, VA.   Members from throughout the state came together to perfect their craft and share the latest tips and techniques in the industry.  A number of photographers conducted seminars, such as Louis & Joseph Simone, Janel Pahl, Shannon Turner, and John Woodward.  The annual print & album competition was a success, with more than 400 images entered from photographers state-wide.   All of the blue and red ribbon prints were proudly displayed for a couple of days at the Portsmouth Renaissance Hotel.  Although I did not enter this year, I’m looking forward to next year’s convention in Richmond VA.

Blue & red ribbon print gallery

Blue ribbon prints

Album winners

Stephen Dey demonstrating bridal portraits

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