Kathy comments on the PPSNY convention...

PPSNY was a bit slow but then again, who wants to visit Buffalo in March?! There was a theme party the first night; Star Trek. It was a blast! Some of the sections really did a great job transforming themselves into Trekies. In my section, PPGNY, Paul and Caryn Bernstein dressed the best. So many photographers came up to me at the banquet to tell me that Curt's seminar was great. Unfortunately, I didn't see it because I went with a few photographers to Canada to see their side of Niagara Falls. Definitely worth the trip!

The next night was the banquet. As the next incoming president of PPSNY, Steve Bergano from Creative Composition received the party of the year!" It was so funny! Maryola from Images by Maryola, Owen Kassimer from Owen Photography, and Paul from Paul Bernstein Photography did an incredible job. The theme was “The Berganos” instead of “The Sopranos.” They had large posters hanging everywhere identifying Steve Bergano as “The Boss” and a bodyguard walking Steve around. The bodyguards frisked everyone at the door.


Steve Bergano might not be the best at returning phone calls (!) but he is very loved and will always buy you a drink or two. For those of you who missed the Convention, here are a few of the more memorable moments …