Your "Peek" at the 2003 NANPA Summit

This is the fourth monthly issue for the NANPA Ninth Annual Summit Email Newsletter (see the Website for the previous issues).  Each issue will highlight areas of the upcoming Summit being held in Albuquerque, New Mexico, February 19 – 23, 2003.  We have also included many links to Websites that can give you even more information on certain areas.  We hope you enjoy these newsletters and welcome your feedback or questions for future issues.

NEW INFORMATION ON THE WEBSITE FOR THOSE ALREADY REGISTERED!
To help you navigate through all that the Summit offers, we are implementing a new area of the Website.  You can now get information on what to bring if you are on a field trip or doing a review. You can also find out about exhibitor listings, Editorial/Portfolio Reviewer open time slots, meeting updates and Silent Auction donations.  Events are being held in both the Hyatt Regency Hotel and the Albuquerque Convention Center across the street, and the site includes information on the hotel, directions, and other aspects of the two sites.  All of this information will be updated weekly until the Summit begins.  In the next issue we will be providing information on how and where to pick up your registration packet and avoid lines.

NEED A ROOM AT THE HYATT?
Although the deadline has passed, NANPA has a small number of rooms still available if you have not made a reservation already.  To make a reservation, you will need to go through the NANPA office, as the hotel is sold out for Tuesday and Wednesday nights.  We will turn in your reservation information and forward you a confirmation number.  Please contact Jan Hathaway at the NANPA office at (303) 422-8527 or email her at info@nanpa.org with your needed arrival and departure dates and contact information.  We will follow up with you directly for additional information needed to complete the reservation.

Want help with the cost of lodging?  You can get a roommate to split the costs.  Contact the NANPA office at pdins@nanpa.org to receive a list of attendees looking for roommates.

MEET KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Theo Allofs

Originally trained as a geologist, Theo embarked on a career as a travel photographer in the mid- 1980s, professionally producing and presenting multi-image slide shows in front of large audiences for 11 years.

Eventually he followed his true calling and passion and became a full-time nature and wildlife photographer in 1996.  Thanks to his extensive travels of about eight months each year, he has compiled a large archive of nature, wildlife and travel images that is constantly growing.

During his relatively short career in nature photography, Theo has received numerous international photography awards, including two first prizes in the renowned BG Wildlife Photographer of the Year Competition.  His images and stories have appeared in major natural history and other magazines worldwide, including American Photo, GEO, International Wildlife, National Geographic, National Wildlife, Natural History, Outside and Smithsonian.  He is a frequent contributor to a number of photography magazines such as Outdoor Photographer, Photo Life, Shutterbug and several in Europe.

Theo's wildlife images go beyond portraits. They reflect the photographer's talent to capture the spirit of his wild subjects, to depict the animals as essential parts of their natural environment and to isolate and preserve fleeting moments of action, interaction or animal emotions.

Wild Horizons
In a fascinating journey around the globe, Theo will take you to his favorite wildlife and landscape destinations, including Australia, the Amazon rainforest, Pantanal and the Namib Desert.  Follow his quest to document endangered species and learn the challenges, joys and woes of photographing nature in all conditions.

TRADESHOW EXHIBITORS CONFIRMED TO DATE:

If interested in signing up as an exhbibitor, contact Prim Oranop. 

SUMMIT SPOTLIGHT CORNER:  NANPA TRADE SHOW
Shopping for a new camera?  Or would you like to try out that new telephoto with the image stabilization?  Interested in a photo tour?  Finding a new professional lab?  How about comparing the latest digital cameras?  Tripods?  Filters?  Do you want to do your own digital scanning?  Or are you looking for a reliable company to do it for you?

Those and many other questions can be answered at one of the Summit’s most popular events — the Trade Show.  What started eight years ago with a few exhibitors has become a major trade show, the largest in North America catering specifically to nature photography.

Here you can browse and handle the latest equipment, talk to company reps, find new accessories, and have your photo questions answered.  Check the list of confirmed exhibitors at the right of your screen.

Continued this year are the Exhibitor Demonstrations, where exhibitors can show you their products in-depth.  There will also be drawings for valuable prizes. The Trade Show is open each afternoon between presentations and during evening receptions.  Come and see all that NANPA’s Trade Show offers!

REGISTRATION CORNER
NANPA needs you!
Interested in NANPA Volunteer Details for the Summit? This link provides information and a sign-up form for those who want to get involved in the conference and help out the association.

Check the Website for Editorial and Portfolio Reviewer openings.
The NANPA Website now has open Editorial and Portfolio Reviewer time slots listed.  The list will be updated once a week.  Don’t wait to sign up on-site.  We cannot guarantee you a review unless you schedule it before the Summit.

Reviewers Added:
Leila Sesmero is a photo editor, marketing strategist and a global picture consultant with 26 years of unique experience in the field of stock images and international marketing.  She is co-founder and former creative director of Phototake, Inc., a high-quality bank of scientific images at www.phototakeusa.com.  Leila speaks four languages fluently, travels all over the world and is presently setting up a consultation group.  Leila will be doing both Editorial and Portfolio Reviews.  She will be available on Wednesday, February 19, from 10am to 4pm, Thursday from 1 to 3pm and Friday from 1 to 3pm.

Gary Braasch photographs environmental issues and conservation, nature, biodiversity, ecosystems and field science for stock  and assignments.  His work has been published globally by more than 100 publications.  He's well known for photographing the patterns of nature and for documenting the effects of climate change.  Gary is NANPA’s Outstanding Nature Photographer of the year and will be presenting his work  following the banquet on Saturday night.  Gary will provide both editorial and photographic reviews.  He will be available on Thursday, February 20, from 1 to 3pm.

Portfolio & Editorial Review Cancellation:
Kirsten Sowry – Editorial (10-21-02)
Gil Wooley – Portfolio (1-21-03)

Sold Out Reviewers:
Kathy Adams Clark – Portfolio
Danita Delimont – Portfolio
Stacy Frank – Portfolio
Deborah Free – Portfolio
James Fuller – Editorial
Darrell Gulin – Portfolio
Kris Hanneman – Editorial
William Jaynes – Portfolio
John Nuhn – Editorial
David Ross –  Portfolio
Melissa Ryan – Portfolio/Editorial
Cathy Sachs – Portfolio
Bonnie Stutski – Editorial

Sold Out Events:
Members’ Slide Show
Petroglyph National Monument Field Trip
(We are hoping to arrange another field trip to accommodate the overflow of registrants for this field trip to Petroglyph.  Please continue to register for the event to ensure that we include you.)

MEMBER SUMMIT QUESTION:

Will audio tapes of the presentations be available for purchase?

Yes, many of the Summit sessions are being recorded.  Audio cassette recordings may be ordered from the NANPA Registration desk from Thursday through Sunday.  Order at the Summit to receive a discounted price.  All other audio or video recording is prohibited.  Take advantage of the discounted price and take home some of the valuable information from the presentations!

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