Michael Collins | Webmaster, Print Competition Volunteer, WCS Marketing Chair
- Collins Photography
- 1191 Pellham Dr
- Lompoc, CA 93436
- Phone: (805) 733-5197
Michael is an award winning photographer from Santa Barbara County. He is a Past-President of the Professional Photographers of California. He is also the President of the Gold Coast Professional Photographers Association.
Marcy Dugan | Print Competition Chair, Scholarship Chair
- Marcy Dugan Photography
- 726 W. Maple Ave
- El Segundo, CA 90245
- Phone: (310) 322-2917
Photography has always been an alluring profession for Marcy Dugan. The opportunity to work with different people on a regular basis keeps the job interesting and exciting!
Marcy specializes in High School Seniors, Families, Children, and Sports photography. She has been greatly involved in her community as a volunteer for the Chamber of Commerce and at various city events.
As a Certified Member of Professional Photographers of America, Professional Photographers of California, and Professional Photographers of Los Angeles County, you can be assured that Marcy takes great pride in making sure her clients’ photographic experiences are memorable ones!
Donna Jirsa | Owner/Photographer
- Lasting Impressions
- 8 E State St
- Redlands, CA 92373
- Phone: (909) 792-1295
A portrait studio owner for more than thirty years, I am a Fine Art Photographic Artist. Specializing in artistic portrait design and photo restoration, my vast experience in portrait enhancement, new product development and innovative marketing techniques continually expand my imagination, helping me to think outside the box. My creativity exploded in the early days of the digital revolution, and has continued to expand thanks to educational, networking, mentoring and volunteer opportunities I’ve taken advantage of thru my PPC membership. I thrive on technology and continuously strive to improve the quality of my craft. Our family of PPC members inspire and encourage me, and I’m both thankful and proud to be part of such a vital organization.
Awards include Fellowship Degree (F-PPC), Service Award (S-PPC), 2007 Top Ten Photographer and the Barry Evans-Elmer Kingham Service Award. I’ve been an Early Bird Speaker at Conference, served as Digital Cafe Chair for Pro Photo Expo, Conference Committee Member, Magazine Editor of Pro Photo West, and currently serve as Membership Chair, RoadShow Co-Chair and WCS Model Coordinator. I was awarded 2007 & 2008 First Place National Affiliate Communications Editor by PPA.
Kathy Metz | WCS Director
- Portraits by Kathy
- 138 W. Badillo St
- Covina, CA 91723
- Phone: (626) 915-4449
- Fax: ((626) 915-3243
Kathy Metz has been a professional photographer for more years than she cares to count! Her studio, located in Covina, CA focuses primarily on seniors, families, and the occasional odd-ball sittings that her studio manager books for her! She has participated in PPC and West Coast School for many years and was a past Executive Director of WCS. She is sticking her toe back in that pool for the 2012 session.
John Goolsby | Event Filmmaker
- Godfather Films
- 9899 Indiana Avenue STE 102
- Riverside, CA 92503
- Phone: (951) 688-4336
John Goolsby MEI, Cr.Photog.,CPV,MPV,S-PPC
Owner Godfather Films
PPC President 1997-98
IEPPV President 1993-94
One of the Top 25 Videographers in the World -EventDV Magazine
PROVA AWARD – Best Wedding Video in U.S. 3 years in a row
Convention Speaker Wedding MBA and WPPI 3 times & PPA 5 years in a row
Author – “The Busines of Wedding & Special Event Videography”
Veteran of more then 2000 Weddings Movies
Stewart Schulze, CPP, Cr. Photog., F-PPC, S-PPC | Audio Visual Chair
- Stewart Schulze Photography
- 20558 Geer Ave.
- Hilmar, CA 95324
- Phone: (209) 622 3876
In 1997 I became one of the first PPA Certified Professional Photographers in Merced County.
It is my personal philosophy that a good photographer never stops learning!
Started Stewart Schulze Photography 1985
Professional Photographers of America 1990
Certified Professional Photographer 1998
Photographic Craftsman 2007
PPA Counselor 2000-2007
Professional Photographers of California 1987
S PPC 2004 F PPC 2006
Convention Committee 1998-2007
Director of Audio Visual 1999-2007
Stanislaus Professional Photographers 1987
Board of directors 1995-2007
President 1999-2001
President PPC 2009-2010
Kip A. Cothran | Asst. West Coast School Director
- KC Photography
- 26960 Caicos Court
- Murrieta, CA 92563
- Phone: (951) 696-9706
Kip A. Cothran has been in the photography business for over 25 years & is currently the director of West Coast School of Photography. Kip started his professional career in photography managing a photo lab, processing, and printing film. Kip additionally photographed weddings and events during his free time gaining further photography knowledge and experience.After 5 years in the business Kodak Cruise Service came looking for Kip to run their Photography Operation aboard the Royal Princess. Kip looking for adventure and opportunity traveled the world for 2 years as a cruise ship photographer. During his time aboard the cruise ships Kip photographed a multitude of countries, and over 350,000 people. When Kip returned to the United States he became an in home baby photographer, photographing newborns from 5 days to 6 months old. Now Kip is a Digital Event Photographer running his in home studio in Murrieta, CA photographing Portraits, Weddings, Sports, Schools, Reunions & Corporate Events. 98% of Kip’s work is photographed digitally, printed and delivered the same day. Kip’s passion for photography is a life long adventure. Kip’s business motto is “We Aim to Please” Kip fulfills this promise with his everlasting quest for knowledge in learning all aspects of the photography business.
DeaBachand | Conference Manager
- Meyer Photography
- 638 N. 9th. St.
- Santa Paula, CA 93060
- Phone: (805) 933-0464
- Fax: ((805) 933-0464
Dea Meyer is a professional photographer who has traveled the world in search of history, art, diverse cultures, and challenging topography. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in art history, literature and music and brings a wealth of experience in non-profit and corporate management to her position with Professional Photographers of California as their Conference Manager. Currently a member of Professional Photographers of California and Channel Islands Professional Photographers Association, she has been actively involved as a PPC volunteer for many years through the Expo, Conference, Silent Auction, West Coast School and Print Competition; and was a member of the Board of Directors of Professional Photographers of Santa Barbara County for three years. Dea has worked in the photographic industry for over twenty-five years, most currently with Meyer Photography alongside her husband Tim Meyer. Her decades of photographic experience and images spanning many photographic medium illustrate an abiding love of the craft of photography.
Tim Meyer | Conference Programming Chair
- Meyer Photography
- 638 N. 9th St.
- Santa Paula, CA 93060
- Phone: (805) 933-0464
Photographer, educator and author, Tim Meyer is passionate about the field of photography. Drawing from over 30 years as a professional photographer, he brings experience and sustained energy to his work. Mixing our rich artistic heritage with today’s modern styles, his images enlighten and inspire.
Tim possesses the Professional Photographers of America’s coveted Masters and Craftsman Degrees, and earned an academic Master of Arts Degree and a Master of Fine Arts Degree, both in Fine Art Photography. In addition to numerous one-man exhibitions of his fine art work, his photography has been internationally recognized for its innovative style and technique.
He currently teaches full-time and serves as the Portrait Division Chair at Brooks Institute where he also designed and teaches in the Wedding Certificate Program. His nationally acclaimed portrait and wedding studio, Meyer Photography, is managed by his partner in business and life, Dea Meyer.
Tim is honored to be sponsored by H&H Color Lab, Big Folio and Triple Scoop Music. He also speaks and teaches internationally for the MAC Group Pro Educational Team, representing, among others, Sekonic, Pocket Wizard, Profoto and Creative Light product lines.
Tim’s writings on photography and art have been published internationally and his book, The Portrait – Understanding Portrait Photography, co-written with Glenn Rand and published by Rocky Nook, Inc., is available worldwide.
Karen Nakamura | B&A Chair, Print Comp Volunteer
- Karen Nakamura Photography
- 18114 Dalton Ave.
- Gardena, CA 90248
- Phone: (310) 719-2329
Karen started her career shortly after achieving a Bachelors of Fine Art /Photography degree from Cal State University Long Beach. Striving to give her clients lasting memories to be enjoyed for a lifetime, many clients have stayed with her since she began her business in 1992.
A strong supporter of Professional Photographers of Los Angeles County,
Karen has served on the board of directors for over 5 years. She has been honored twice with the “Presidents Award” in appreciation for outstanding service to the membership.
Receiving multiple awards for her photographic artistry including the 2011 PPA Silver Medalist, 2011 PPC Top Ten Photographer, 2011 PPC Photographer of the Year Nature, PPLAC Photographer of the Year Award 2009, and WPPI Accolades of Excellence Awards, Karen has gain admiration and recognition from her piers.
