You’re never done learning. Whether starting out or brushing up, you can gain powerful tips and ideas from expert photographers and businesspeople at PPA’s educational events and resources.

Event Discounts

PPA offers a variety of educational events—from seminars and focused conferences to the annual Imaging USA Convention. As a member, you will always get the unique PPA member discount…making your experiences at the events even more valuable.

Visit the Education page to keep up on the latest events.

International Photographic Competition

The International Photographic Competition is a great way to improve your craft and earn merits towards a PPA Master’s Degree. This prestigious PPA event receives thousands of images annually. Watch for the Print Competition rules released each year in the spring.

Professional Photographer Magazine

If you want to keep abreast of the latest photographic trends, techniques, and technologies, you can absorb the information and inspiration in the Professional Photographer magazine…in 3 different ways!

Professional Photographer magazine: Included in your membership, the award-winning magazine is delivered right to your door every month. More than a century old, the publication delivers information on the latest products and technologies, guidance on running a successful studio and profiles of inspiring photographers.

NEW: Professional Photographer Digital Edition: It’s the same magazine, only digital! And yes, only PPA members receive this free. Flip through the pages, zoom in on images and search the online archive. Live links on every page to studio and vendor Web sites enrich your reading experience with just the click of a mouse.

Professional Photographer Online: You can visit the magazine online at www.ppmag.com, to browse through magazine archives, product reviews, online tutorials and an image gallery displaying the PPA Loan Collection. Read the latest news and features in Professional Photographer’s online Web Exclusives.

Webinars

Want to learn from the comfort of your home or studio computer? With PPA’s webinars (online seminars), we make it easy for you. Just provide the computer, Internet connection and phone line…we’ll take care of the rest.

Filled with business and financial advice, marketing strategies, and more, the webinars are archived for your convenience. But a plus comes with participating in the live sessions: you can receive answers to your questions, usually on the spot! In addition, as a PPA member, you get special Webinars for free...and you get savings on all other PPA Webinars.

Visit the list of upcoming choices and we’ll see you online.