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PPA announces board of directors People on the Move 

PPA announces board of directors

Professional Photographers of America (PPA) welcomes Virginia photographer Mary Fisk-Taylor, M.Photog.Cr., CPP, ABI, API, EA-ASP, as its new president. Fisk-Taylor began her year-long term that extends through the end of February 2022. “I am incredibly proud to be the new PPA President and to serve our community,” Fisk-Taylor said. “My heart bursts with gratitude for all those before me that... Read More
PPA announces Grand Imaging Award Winner, World Photographic Cup finalists Events 

PPA announces Grand Imaging Award Winner, World Photographic Cup finalists

Professional Photographers of America (PPA) held the Grand Imaging Awards ceremony earlier this week at Imaging USA 2021. The overall Grand Imaging Award went to Shannon Squires-Toews, M.Photog, for her image “Perfectly Perched” in the Animal Portrait category. Her photograph was selected from more than 5,000 entries by a jury of 36 professional photographers. The Grand Imaging Awards encourage photographers... Read More
PPA announces 18 photographers that will represent the United States in the 2021 World Cup News 

PPA announces 18 photographers that will represent the United States in the 2021 World Cup

Professional Photographers of America (PPA) and the Federation of European Photographers (FEP) have announced the teams from 38 countries who will participate in the 2021 World Photographic Cup. The competition aims to unite photographers in the spirit of friendship and cooperation. It was created in 2013 by PPA and FEP. “The unveiling of Team USA’s images and creators is always... Read More
PPA names Kesha Lambert to board People on the Move 

PPA names Kesha Lambert to board

Professional Photographers of America (PPA) appointed Kesha Lambert to its board of directors. Lambert, an accomplished photographer and lawyer, will help shape the vision for the nonprofit beginning in March 2021, the organization said. Lambert is an international wedding and portrait photographer based in New York. Born in North Carolina, Lambert was raised in the Bronx and went on to... Read More
PPA moves to a virtual conference Events News 

PPA moves to a virtual conference

Citing uncertainty regarding the continued COVID-19 pandemic, Professional Photographers of America (PPA) announced plans to move Imaging USA 2021 into a virtual conference space, instead of the Gaylord Texan Hotel in Grapevine, Texas. “This is obviously not a decision we wanted to make,” says David Trust, CEO, PPA. “We’ve been hopeful throughout the summer—looking for the slightest sign that it... Read More
PPA launches education platform for photographers News 

PPA launches education platform for photographers

Professional Photographers of America (PPA) launched a redesigned online education platform, featuring an improved user interface and user experience, complete with structured curriculums allowing members to complete assignments and track their individual progress. Other new features allow learners to create their own playlists of their favorite videos or to explore the platform’s “Deep Dives,” which give photographers in-depth overviews of... Read More
PPA gives $3 million in financial relief to members amid COVID-19 pandemic News 

PPA gives $3 million in financial relief to members amid COVID-19 pandemic

Professional Photographers of America announced the association has eliminated membership dues for the months of May and June and created dramatic subsidies for Imaging USA attendees. Imaging USA, the longest-running photographic convention in the United States, is scheduled for January 17-19, 2021, in Grapevine, Texas. “The event sets the tone for the entire photographic year,” says David Trust, CEO, PPA.... Read More
PPA Spring Photography Workshops open for May classes Events News 

PPA Spring Photography Workshops open for May classes

From May 4-18, 2020, dozens of studios across the country will host daily workshops as part of PPA’s Spring Photography Workshops — an educational benefit from Professional Photographers of America. Nearly 200 classes will be offered across the nation, helping photographers better their photography and business skills. PPA’s Photography Workshops are bi-annual, learning sessions taught by professional photographers for professional... Read More
Team USA announced for World Photographic Cup 2020 in Rome, Italy. Events News 

Team USA announced for World Photographic Cup 2020 in Rome, Italy.

The World Photographic Cup, co-founded by Professional Photographers of America (PPA) and the Federation of European Photographers (FEP), announced the finalists from 43 countries who will square off in 2020. The national teams, including two-time winner Portugal and three-time winner United States, will be vying to take the cup from reigning champ, Team Australia. The World Photographic Cup’s mission is... Read More
Early-bird registration closing for Imaging USA 2020 Events 

Early-bird registration closing for Imaging USA 2020

PPA convention returns to Nashville, TN, for more than three days of education, networking, demos, and parties Early-bird registration for Imaging USA 2020, for Professional Photographers of America‘s annual photography convention and expo, closes tonight, until 11:59 p.m. The early-bird registration of $244 is $25 off the full member rate of $269. More than 10,000 photography professionals will go to... Read More
PPA celebrates passage of the CASE Act by U.S. House of Representatives News Press releases 

PPA celebrates passage of the CASE Act by U.S. House of Representatives

Photographers among artists praising the biggest step yet taken toward improving copyright protections ATLANTA, GA. (PRWEB) OCTOBER 22, 2019 – Professional Photographers of America and its partners in the creative community are celebrating the passage of H.R. 2426, the Copyright Alternative in Small Claims Enforcement Act (CASE Act), marking the biggest step yet in improving copyright protection under the law for... Read More
Fujifilm announces second quarter 2019 Fujifilm Masterpiece Award Winners Events Press releases 

Fujifilm announces second quarter 2019 Fujifilm Masterpiece Award Winners

August 5, 2019, Valhalla, New York – FUJIFILM North America Corporation is excited to announce the second quarter 2019 winners of the FUJIFILM Masterpiece Award for photographic excellence at the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) affiliate print image competitions. This award is administered by state and regional affiliates of the PPA exclusively for the members of these organizations in the... Read More
PPA releases findings from nationwide market research Market research Press releases 

PPA releases findings from nationwide market research

Comprehensive study sheds light on photography consumers, first of many to come ATLANTA (PRWEB) JULY 25, 2019 – The mystery of who exactly is buying photography today is being solved by Professional Photographers of America (PPA). The association is publishing significant, new data on photography consumers in an attempt to learn more about who they are and what (or why)... Read More
Artists coalition makes copyright case to capitol hill News Press releases 

Artists coalition makes copyright case to capitol hill

Proposed Reforms Led by PPA and Backed by Coalition of Artists Introduced in Congress ATLANTA (PRWEB) MAY 01, 2019 – It was a big day for copyright advocacy in Washington D.C. as proposed reform long sought by PPA was addressed in the introduction of the Copyright Alternative in Small Claims Enforcement Act (CASE Act). The legislation—introduced today by Congressmen Jeffries,... Read More
Australia takes 2019 World Photographic Cup Events Press releases 

Australia takes 2019 World Photographic Cup

First Cup Win for Team Australia; the United States and Mexico Take Second and Third Place in Competition Co-founded by Professional Photographers of America ATLANTA (PRWEB) APRIL 08, 2019 – The 2019 World Photographic Cup winners were announced at the ceremony in Drammen, Norway. In a flip from last year’s results, the winner of the 2019 World Photographic Cup was Australia... Read More