The Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra Performs at the Music Hall

The Music Hall hosted the Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra for a performance of Dvorak, conducted by Philip Lauriat.

My daughter, Sarah, performed magnificantly as second viloinist, the youngest member of the orchestra.

Matt Randall's Black Belt Academy Promotes 55

Matt Randall's Black Belt Academy promoted 55 students to higher belt ranks Friday night at the Dover NH Academy. Students range in age, from 4 to 61 participating in Tai Kwan Do and Mixed Matial Arts. For more information check out Matt Randal;'s Black Belt Academy at http://www.mrbba.com/

P.S. I am the big guy in the back row left.

Ryan Parker runs to benefit the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America

A friend of mine, Ryan Parker, is running in a fundraiser for the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America.

If any of my friends support Ryan with a donation of $50 or more, I will give them a portrait session and their first 8x10 as a token of my appreciation. (value $200)

Simply have your session completed before the end of July 2008 and bring your donation receipt.

To register go to: http://www.active.com/donate/napa08newengland/ryanparker

For more information about the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America

go to: http://www.ccteamchallenge.org/site6.aspx

Please forward this to your friends.

Support Berwick Academy Parents Association Auction

Support Berwick Academy Parents Association Auction by bidding on a Portrait Session and an 11x14 print donated by Gene Paltrineri Photography. Go to the following link to place your bid:
http://www.cmarket.com/auction/item/Browse.action;jsessionid=BSpNNKKJc1Qtk8w-XvFzQA**.dataserver2-i?auctionId=46130080&sort=NAME_ASC&view=IMAGE&page=3&_sourcePage=%2Fitem%2FbrowseImage.jsp&__fp=aLWUGnyxXTyQjon3dAVGjQ%3D%3D

For more information about Berwick Academy, go to http://www.berwickacademy.org/

Shades Foundation Benefit

Last night I had the honor of being the official photographer at the Shades Foundation benefit, in Dover NH.
Kirt Schilling's wife, Shonda, was the star of the program, donating many items of Red Sox memorabilia for auction in support the Shades Foundation, dedicated to eradicating melanoma through the education of children and the community in the prevention and detection of skin cancer and the promotion of sun safety.

First Flowers

Spring must be near. Check out my first two flowers of the season!

For information on How to Photograph Flowers, and other topics, check out our newsletter library at:

http://www.genepaltrineri.com/mp_includes/pages.asp?id=300

Think Spring!

PortsmouthNH.com Photo Contest Judge

I have been honored to be the judge of the PortsmouthNH.com Winter Photo Contest.
Check out their web site:
http://www.portsmouthnh.com/photos/index.cfm#rules
for rules and entries.

Winter Photography Tips

We only have a couple of days of Winter left.... I hope,
but you still might get a chance to get some great images of this season.
Check out my newsletter on the subject at:
http://www.genepaltrineri.com/newsletter/Impressions%20December%202002.pdf
The spring thaw is a great time to capture some dramatic images of ice melting.
Have fun!

Seacoast NH Professional Photographers Teach Lighting and Posing Course

Two Master Photographers, Don Chick and Gene Paltrineri will be instructing a Lighting and Posing course on April 14th at Gene Paltrineri's studio in Dover NH.
The event is hosted by the Professional Photographers of America.
The SuperMonday course is listed as:

Dover -Course# NH20
POSING AND LIGHTING FOR INDIVIDUALS AND SMALL GROUPS
Don Chick, M.Photog.Cr., CPP
Gene Paltrineri, M.Photog.Cr., CPP
Designed for the intermediate photographer, this program will share posing and lighting techniques for small groups, those usually covered at family portraits and weddings. See the flattering poses that make everyone look their best, plus techniques on how to maximize profits by creating sub groups.

To sign up go to:
http://www.ppa.com/i4a/pages/Index.cfm?pageID=49

Please note that our date is April 14th and not the 7th, as listed. We switched it because Don will be at NEIPP on the 7th.

Hope to see you there

NHPPA Photofestival

I had the pleasure of teaching a portrait and lighting course with Don Chick as part of the NHPPA Photofestival, last weekend. I want to thank Dennis Spaziano for coordinating the event and Walter Schnecker for hosting us at his beautiful and spacious studio. We also want to thank our wonderful participants who had some great questions. If any of you have any follow-on questions, please feel free to email Don or myself.

When will this Winter end?