NOTE THE CHANGE IN DATE: 07/14/2009

The SPP general meeting is the 2nd Tuesday  7:00 PM, Stanislaus County Office of Education 1100 H St. in Modesto.

This month our guest will be Robin Swanson, presenting her program, Quickbooks For Photographers.

Robin Swanson is a professional photographer and a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) who realized that her accounting and business skills could be combined with her photography skills to create a successful photography business.

Robin has always loved photography, and several years ago decided to become a professional photographer. She is the President of All Valley Professional Photographers (AVPP); the Treasurer of Professional Photographers of California (PPC); and a member of Professional Photographers of America (PPA) and WPPI.  In addition, she attends every photography convention, seminar, and class that she can fit into her already busy schedule.

Robin has easily adapted her business and accounting skills to her growing photography business. During these past few years she learned a lot about photography from her peers, but also noticed that some of them could benefit from her accounting and business knowledge. As a Certified QuickBooks Professional Advisor Robin is helping other professional photographers use QuickBooks software to accurately account for their finances. Her motto is “Saving the world, one photographer at a time”.

Robin works out of her newly remodeled home studio and specializes in portraits, weddings and events; however, she will photograph anything that gets in front of her camera – from people to pets to cars to nature. Robin is never a stranger for long, her engaging and lively personality make her a welcome photographer at any event.  Robin’s great rapport with adults, children, and even pets creates an environment conducive to capturing beautiful images. Some of Robin’s awards are: PPA Silver Level Photographer of the Year, PPC Fellowship award, and Kodak Gallery Award for Wedding Photography.