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Jennifer Turner:
CEO/President
Jennifer's background, prior to opening her studio, was in non
profit management, specifically with a professional membership
association (EMDR International Association -
www.emdria.org ). EMDRIA
had 3000+ members when Jennifer left and produced a conference of
750-1000 attendees. She loved her career, but her love of photography
and working with children was stronger, and she left to pursue her
dreams of opening a portrait studio designed specifically for children
and infants. When she saw the need for a professional association
dedicated to educating children & family photographers, it seemed
natural to combine her knowledge of the industry along with her
background in association management.
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CFPA Board of
Advisors
Kirk Kief:
Senior
Advisor
Kirk has been involved in photography, one way or another, from the
mid 1950s when his Mother became a staff photographer for their local
newspaper. Kirk was actually loading rolls of film on the old reels at
the ripe age of 9 yrs. old. To date, he has been operating a store
front studio in Palatka, Fl. for over 18 yrs. This year, he is moving
his studio into a new town, 35 miles to the north, and starting
everything all over again.
Kirk is the Founder of the Children and Family Photographers
Discussion Forum. He formed this when CPW (Children Photographers of
the World) closed their doors. There was such a strong, and special
bond among the members of CPW, and Kirk didn't want to see that
disappear. This forum has grown from the original 25 members, to over
350 members today. Kirk serves on the Board of Directors of the
Florida Professional
Photographers, Inc.(F.P.P.). He also served on the Board of the Prof.
Photog. of North Central Florida (P.P.N.C.F.) since 1989 including two
terms as President. He was named Photographer of the Year for PPNCF
for 2001, 2003, and 2004. He also was elected as a Councilor to P.P.A.
for Florida. Kirk holds the Craftsman Degree with PPA. Also, the
FSA and FED degrees with FPP.
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Marilyn Sholin:
Fine Art Advisor
For over
twenty five years Marilyn has been a professional photographer
specializing in children and families. She has two books published on
baby and children's studio photography and has taught all over the
country. Her involvement with CFPA goes back to it's early beginnings
and the respect she has for this industry. Now known as a portrait
artist specializing in creating artwork for clients all across the
country, she is proud and happy to share her knowledge and experience
with others and to help them to reach their goals and aspirations.
www.marilynsholin.com
www.msholinprosales.com
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