San Antonio, Texas & Dover, Delaware – A print created by David Koster of Portraits In The Sand of Rehoboth Beach, Delaware has recently been accepted into the Collection of the 115th International Exhibition of Professional Photography. The print titled “Sandy Sunday” featured Jack and Lisa Dagget and dog Molly of Rehoboth Beach. 

Koster’s work was on display at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center January 14-16, 2007, in San Antonio, TX. This exhibition was held in conjunction with Imaging USA, Professional Photographers of America’s annual convention.

Approximately 5,000 entries were submitted to PPA’s International Print Competition, from which a panel of more than 40 eminent photographers from across the United States selected the images that would comprise the 2006 General and Loan Collections. “Sandy Sunday” was shown in San Antonio alongside approximately 4,000 other photographic works from not only PPA’s print competition, but also traveling and special invitational displays. Altogether these images will constitute the world’s largest annual exhibit of professional photography gathered simultaneously under one roof.

Koster’s print was judged by the Photographic Exhibitions Committee (PEC) of PPA using the 12 elements known as the “gold standard” to define a merit image. PEC trains judges to be mindful of these elements when judging images to the PPA merit level and to be placed in the International Print Exhibit at the annual convention. The use of these 12 elements connects the modern practice of photography and its photographers to the historical practice of photography begun nearly two centuries ago. The twelve elements have been defined as necessary for the success of an art piece or image. Any image, art piece or photograph will reveal some measure of all twelve elements, while a visually superior example will reveal obvious consideration of each one.  They are:  impact, creativity, style, composition, print presentation, center of interest, lighting, subject matter, color balance, technical excellence, technique and story telling.

In addition to receiving a National merit from PPA, the Dagget’s portrait, “Sandy Sunday” was named the “Best Portrait of a Family” from the Delaware Professional Photographers from the year 2006.  The DPP also awarded “Folio of the Year” for 2006 to Koster for a folio series featuring Lindsey Hazlett, a senior from Washington, DC.

Koster is a Certified Professional Photographer with the Professional Photographers of America, an international association that exists to assist its more than 16,000 members in achieving their professional, artistic and fraternal goals; to promote public awareness of the profession; and to advance the making of images in all of its disciplines as an art, a science, and a visual recorder of history. In recognition of their achievements, PPA members receive one merit certificate for each entry into the General Collection. These merits can be applied toward degrees granted by the association. The Certified PPA designation is held by fewer than 2,500 photographers worldwide. 
Portraits In The Sand is a full service photography studio specializing in portrait photography.  From wallets to walls to web-sites, Portraits In The Sand offers a full product menu, digital enhancement services and a satisfaction guaranteed promise.  For more information on Portraits In The Sand, please call toll free (888) 841-9226 or locally (302) 226-9226.

Delaware Professional Photographers name Koster VP

Dover, Delaware – The Delaware Professional Photographers recently announced their new Board of Directors. Among the four Executive Board Members, David Koster, CPP of Rehoboth Beach, was named Vice President. Koster is the owner and head photographer of Portraits In The Sand located in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.

Koster will serve his two year term along with other Executive Board Members: William B. Lattomus, Wilmington, DE - President; Bev Michel, West Chester, PA – Secretary; and Lisa J. Swartzentruber, Greenwood, DE – Treasurer.

The Delaware Professional Photographers established in 1985 is an organization committed to producing the highest caliber of photographers through education, collaboration, and ethical practices.  As an organization, they aim to advance their photography as an art and as a profession by staying up-to-date with current trends, technology, and new products and services in an effort to best meet their client’s needs. The Delaware Professional Photographers is an affiliate of the Professional Photographers of America.

Koster is a Certified Professional Photographer with the Professional Photographers Association of America. The Certified PPA designation is held by fewer than 2,500 photographers worldwide.  His work crosses many realms from commercial to portraits and can be seen on music album covers and jackets to the homes of families who live in and have visited the Delaware beach area to the pages of Delaware Today, Delaware Beach Life and most recently Time Magazine.  Koster previously served as Secretary and Sussex County Representative for the Delaware Professional Photographers.

Portraits In The Sand is a full service photography studio specializing in portrait photography.  From wallets to walls to web-sites, Portraits In The Sand offers a full product menu, digital enhancement services and a satisfaction guaranteed promise.  For more information on Portraits In The Sand, please call toll free (888) 841-9226 or locally (302) 226-9226.

Local Business Announces More Than a Name Change

Rehoboth Beach, DE, April 29, 2006-- Photos In The Sand, a local professional photography business recently announced a name change to Portraits In The Sand. David Koster, certified professional photographer and owner of Portraits In The Sand, said this name change reflects his success in providing specialized location portraits, and the introduction of a newly expanded line of products and services for families and children.

For decades professional portraits were primarily created in studios, but for years, Portraits In The Sand has specialized in photographing local and vacationing families on the beaches of Delaware. “Casual portraits of families and children created in personal and unique locations reflect family pride, and are increasingly used as objects of home decor that, like paintings created by the old master portrait painters, become family heirlooms”, explained Koster.

Digital imaging has affected nearly every business, including photography. As recently as a decade ago, the only way people could display and exchange photographs were on traditional photographic paper, and it often took days or weeks before proofs and finished orders were available. Now, Portraits In The Sand provides next-day in-studio viewing and ordering, and rather than mailing film, Koster now uploads images to his professional lab in minutes, and delivers finished orders in the time it used to take to deliver proofs.

In addition to offering traditional portrait sizes from wallets to wall portraits, Portraits In The Sand now offers amazing new digital products and services that include bound books and albums, slide shows set to music, web site photos, files that his clients can email to friends and relatives, and special effects and enhancements that a few years ago were either too expensive, or limited to the imagination.

Local businesses also benefit from Portrait In The Sand expanded line of products. Offering digital products provides businesses new methods for marketing their products and services. Using digital files, a business can now feature products on web site, in digital newsletters, sales presentations, and emails. The benefits of speed, cost savings, and accessibility to new information are enjoyed by the business, and its customers.

“The future promises exciting possibilities and I’m confident that Portraits In The Sand will continue to evolve and maintain a leadership role in providing appealing and useful photographic products with superior service”, said Koster.

David Koster CPP, of Rehoboth Beach began his professional photography career in 1990. Koster was recently presented the Associate Fellowship degree (A. Fel) from the Delaware Professional Photographers for his merited service to the organization. For more information contact Portraits In The Sand at 302-226-9226, or click through this site www.portraitsinthesand.com.

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