For two weeks in May and September, dozens of studios across the country will invite attendees to join daily workshops featuring portrait and wedding photography, posing and lighting, digital retouching and workflow, and sales and marketing strategies. It's a chance you won't want to miss—a full day of photography education brought to you by fellow professional photographers.
SPRING WORKSHOPS: May 4–18, 2026
FALL WORKSHOPS: September 1–16, 2026
Remember, PPA members receive one service merit for each class they attend.
PPA Membership is not required to participate.
| Course | Instructor | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grip and Shoot: A Practical Grip Workshop for Photographers | Brice Langston, Cr.Photog., CPP | Raleigh, NC | 9/1/2026 |
| Building a Lightroom Classic Workflow That Works | Amy Peterson, M.Photog.Cr., CPP | Sandpoint, ID | 9/1/2026 |
| Transitioning from Hobbyist to Profitable Creative | George Joell, M.Photog.Cr., CPP | Fayetteville, NC | 9/1/2026 |
| The Bridges of Bedford County | Della Watters, M.Photog.M.Wed.Photog.M.Artist.Cr., CPP | New Enterprise, PA | 9/1/2026 |
| Discovering Your Brand Identity | Courtney Specht | Grandview , MO | 9/1/2026 |
| Elevating Dance Portraiture: Movement, Light, and Story | Ashley Lowder, CPP | Huntsville, AL | 9/1/2026 |
| Finding Your Light in Branding Photography | Roamy Fils-Aime, Cr.Photog., CPP | Airmont, NY | 9/1/2026 |
| Beyond the Softbox: Creative Lighting for Photographers | Bob Rider, Cr.Photog., CPP | Meridian, ID | 9/2/2026 |
| Wildlife Bird Photography at Semiahmoo Spit | Brian Clopp | Blaine, WA | 9/2/2026 |
| Shaping Light: Mastering Beauty Dishes in Portrait Photography | Brice Langston, Cr.Photog., CPP | Raleigh, NC | 9/2/2026 |
| Editing in Lightroom Classic: The Essentials | Amy Peterson, M.Photog.Cr., CPP | Sandpoint, ID | 9/2/2026 |
| The Art Of AI Fusion | Courtney Ranck-Copher, M.Photog. | Pullman, WA | 9/2/2026 |
| Found and Not Generic: Using AI Without Losing Your Voice | Michael Kloth, CPP | Tucson, AZ | 9/3/2026 |
| Portrait Lighting . . . On the Run! | Nathan Tsukroff | Gray, ME | 9/3/2026 |
| Beneath the Surface: A Beginner’s Guide Underwater Photography Part 1 of 2 | Amy Schenk, CPP | Azle, TX | 9/3/2026 |
| Newborn Photography Safety, Posing and Lighting | Julia Pollex, M.Photog., CPP | Troutman, NC | 9/3/2026 |
| Learning to See: Photographing Sculpture in the Landscape | Wayne Tarr, M.Photog.Cr., CPP | SAINT ALBANS, VT | 9/3/2026 |
| Weddings 102 | Erin Langford, M.Photog., CPP | South Jordan, UT | 9/3/2026 |
| Senior Sparks: Igniting The Experience For Your Seniors | Wesley Tharp, M.Photog., CPP | Clinton, IA | 9/4/2026 |
| Demystifying Image Competition | Kimberly Olker, M.Photog.M.Wed.Photog.Cr., CPP | Rocklin, CA | 9/4/2026 |
| Beneath the Surface: A Beginner’s Guide Underwater Photography Part 2 of 2 | Amy Schenk, CPP | Azle, TX | 9/4/2026 |
| Photo Editing Solely in Lightroom Classic | Sally Lumpkin, M.Photog.Cr., CPP | MOREHEAD CITY, NC | 9/5/2026 |
| The Magic of Modifiers | Scott Holleman | Houston, TX | 9/5/2026 |
| The Creative Advantage: 7 Keys to Building a More Profitable Photography Business | Jessica Malone | Gallipolis, OH | 9/5/2026 |
| Understanding Light: The Foundations of Studio Lighting | Johnny Holland, M.Photog.M.Artist.Cr., CPP | Edmond, OK | 9/5/2026 |
| Street & Architecture | David Downs, M.Photog.Cr., CPP | Plano, TX | 9/6/2026 |
| Lightroom Classic - Advanced Editing & Masking | Kimberly Olker, M.Photog.M.Wed.Photog.Cr., CPP | Rocklin, CA | 9/6/2026 |
| The Outdoor Branding Portrait: Natural Light, Posing, and Smart Post-Processing | Nataliya Lalor, CPP | Westport, CT | 9/6/2026 |
| High School Senior Workshop | Julie Collins, M.Photog., CPP | Oconomowoc, WI | 9/6/2026 |
| Creative use of a Tripod | Nelson Navarro-Zayas, M.Photog.M.Wed.Photog., CPP | San Juan, Puerto Rico | 9/7/2026 |
| In Bloom: Creative Exploration at the Flower Farm | Jamie Proctor-Brassard, M.Photog.Cr. | Cambridge, VT | 9/7/2026 |
| From Ordinary to Extraordinary: OCF for Creative Wedding and Portrait Photographers | Christopher Tashjian, CPP | Norwalk, CA | 9/7/2026 |
| From First Click to Forever: The Complete Wedding Photography Blueprint | Brittany Roob-St.Martin, CPP | Waukesha, WI | 9/8/2026 |
| Intro to Photoshop for Beginners | Della Watters, M.Photog.M.Wed.Photog.M.Artist.Cr., CPP | NEW ENTERPRISE, PA | 9/8/2026 |
| Simple Studio Lighting for Maximum Effect | Scott Johnson | Watford, ME | 9/8/2026 |
| Intro to Photography | Rich Logan, CPP | South Deerfield, MA | 9/8/2026 |
| Finding Your Light in Real Estate Photography | Roamy Fils-Aime, Cr.Photog., CPP | Airmont, NY | 9/8/2026 |
| Milky Way & the Eastern Sierra | Kevin Roznowski, M.Photog., CPP | Lone Pine, CA | 9/8/2026 |
| AI as Your Business Partner: A Hands-On Workshop for Photographers | Mark Hatfield, CPP | Columbus, OH | 9/9/2026 |
| High-end Headshots using Off Camera Lighting | George Joell, M.Photog.Cr., CPP | Fayetteville, NC | 9/9/2026 |
| Business Bootcamp: How to Set yourself up for Success | Barbara Bell, CPP | Chapel Hill, NC | 9/9/2026 |
| Getting to Know Your Camera | Carrie Nelson, CPP | Voorhees Township, NJ | 9/9/2026 |
| IPS for Photographers Who Are “Scared of Sales” | Carolyn Ann Ryan | Charlotte, NC | 9/9/2026 |
| Brand in Style: Elevate Your Personal Brand with Confidence | Maria Randolph, M.Photog., CPP | Colorado Springs, CO | 9/10/2026 |
| Total Workflow | Erin Langford, M.Photog., CPP | South Jordan, UT | 9/10/2026 |
| Digital Marketing for Photography, Hint It’s Not Just Posting on IG | Michael Ruffing | Buckhannon, WV | 9/10/2026 |
| Newborn Prop Posing | Stacey Ash, CPP | Columbus, OH | 9/11/2026 |
| Senior Sparks: Igniting The Experience For Your Seniors | Wesley Tharp, M.Photog., CPP | Clinton, IA | 9/11/2026 |
| Photographing Corporate Headshots with Confidence: Leading People Through the Portrait Experience | Mark Hatfield, CPP | Columbus, OH | 9/11/2026 |
| Fundamentals of Landscape Photography | Thomas Roseth, CPP | Huntington Beach, CA | 9/11/2026 |
| Foundations of Lighting | Wayne Flanagan | Longmont , CO | 9/11/2026 |
| Take Control of the Light: Artificial Lighting for Every Photographer | Troy Angell | Frederick, MD | 9/11/2026 |
| F-Stops, Shutter Speeds, and Other Scary Words: A Guide to Building Better Images. | Sherry Bluemel, M.Photog. | Lyman, WY | 9/11/2026 |
| AI Power, Don’t Get Left Behind | Jay Cathell, M.Photog.Cr. | Berlin, MD | 9/12/2026 |
| Composing the Perfect Picture | Jack Evans, CPP | Phoenix, AZ | 9/12/2026 |
| Boost your Confidence with Studio Lighting for People Portraits | Charles Schinner, M.Photog.Cr., CPP | Tempe, AZ | 9/12/2026 |
| Texture Alchemy: Creating Fine Art Through Textures & Blending Modes | Jim Trapp, M.Photog.M.Artist.Cr., CPP | Sacramento, CA | 9/12/2026 |
| Foundations of Lighting | Wayne Flanagan | Longmont , CO | 9/12/2026 |
| Black and White Photography Fundamentals: Crafting Intimate Natural Landscapes from Studio Principles | Thomas Roseth, CPP | Huntington Beach, CA | 9/12/2026 |
| Real Estate Photography & Revenue | Suzanne Luttig, M.Photog., CPP | Yankton, SD | 9/12/2026 |
| The Profitable Photographer: Think Differently. Market Intentionally. Create Fearlessly. | Jessica Malone | Gallipolis, OH | 9/12/2026 |
| Advance Studio Lighting Techniques | Charles Unitas, CPP | Shelton, CT | 9/12/2026 |
| Personal Projects: The Art of Doing What You Want | Jessica Wakefield, CPP | Williamsburg, VA | 9/12/2026 |
| Intro to Food/Product Photography | Rich Logan, CPP | South Deerfield, MA | 9/12/2026 |
| Making Creativity a Lifstyle | Elizabeth Toller, CPP | Costa Mesa, CA | 9/12/2026 |
| Merit Minded: A Guide to Getting Those Merits | Sherry Bluemel, M.Photog. | Bountiful, UT | 9/12/2026 |
| A Proven Technique for OCF: The Gray Card Method | Tressa Shaw, M.Photog., CPP | Ida, MI | 9/12/2026 |
| Digital Painting for Beginners | Kristy Steeves, M.Photog.M.Wed.Photog.M.Artist.Cr., CPP | Medina, OH | 9/12/2026 |
| Introduction to Studio Lighting for Fashion | Graeme Roan | Brooklyn, NY | 9/12/2026 |
| Fundamentals of Off Camera Flash | Lyndon Johnson, Cr.Photog., CPP | Mount Olive, NC | 9/12/2026 |
| Capturing Fast Action Photography | Kian Lynch | 9/12/2026 | |
| Adobe Lightroom Classic Intensive | Charles Unitas, CPP | Shelton, CT | 9/13/2026 |
| The Business of Trust: Building a Photography Brand That Lasts | Carrie Holland, M.Photog., CPP | Edmond, OK | 9/13/2026 |
| The Complete Photographer: Mastering Lighting, Posing & Profit | Gregory Avant, Cr.Photog., CPP | Va. Beach, VA | 9/13/2026 |
| Build Your Business Through Community | Julie Collins, M.Photog., CPP | Oconomowoc, WI | 9/13/2026 |
| From $490 to $5,000: Building High-Revenue Mini Days | Cindy Ko, CPP | Matttapoisett, MA | 9/13/2026 |
| Creative Expression Through Digital Art | Kristy Steeves, M.Photog.M.Wed.Photog.M.Artist.Cr., CPP | Medina, OH | 9/13/2026 |
| The Secret to Turning a One Hour Headshot & Branding Session into Big Profit | Joan Seamans, Cr.Photog., CPP | Williamsville, NY | 9/13/2026 |
| Mixing Strobes and LEDs | George Simian | San Pedro, CA | 9/13/2026 |
| Antelope Island Wildlife & Sunset Photography Workshop | Brian Clopp | Syracuse, UT | 9/13/2026 |
| A Practical Approach to Posing & Lighting | Tressa Shaw, M.Photog., CPP | Ida, MI | 9/13/2026 |
| Bookkeeping and Accounting for the Photographer | Cat Threadgill, Cr.Photog., CPP | Lewisville, TX | 9/14/2026 |
| Video Made Simple for Photographers | Al Sali | North Checsterfield, VA | 9/14/2026 |
| From Camera to Collection | Charleen Larkin, M.Photog.Cr., CPP | Dayville, CT | 9/14/2026 |
| Networking! From Uncomfortable to at Ease! | Joan Seamans, Cr.Photog., CPP | Williamsville, NY | 9/14/2026 |
| From $490 to $5,000: Building High-Revenue Mini Days | Cindy Ko, CPP | Mattapoisett, MA | 9/14/2026 |
| Weddings Elevated: Master the Art of Wedding Photography | Christopher Tashjian, CPP | Norwalk, CA | 9/14/2026 |
| From RAW to Remarkable: A Hands-On Editing Experience | David Downs, M.Photog.Cr., CPP | Plano, TX | 9/15/2026 |
| AI for Photographers | Julie Schlette, CPP | Fort Worth, TX | 9/15/2026 |
| The Predictable Portrait Business | Al Sali | North Chesterfield, VA | 9/15/2026 |
| Different Kinds of Landscape Photography | Michael Pucciarelli, Cr.Photog., CPP | Rockville, MD | 9/15/2026 |
| Mastering Exposure & Creative Control | Jack Evans, CPP | Phoenix, AZ | 9/16/2026 |
| Wildlife Photography at the Fort Worth Zoo | Julie Schlette, CPP | Fort Worth, TX | 9/16/2026 |
| Know Your Numbers | Cat Threadgill, Cr.Photog., CPP | Lewisville, TX | 9/16/2026 |
| How Values-Driven Personal Projects Strengthen Your Photography Business | Paul McDermott | Hobe Sound, FL | 9/16/2026 |
| Marketing Bootcamp: Foundations, Planning, & Growth for 2027 | Barbara Bell, CPP | Chapel Hill, NC | 9/16/2026 |
| Building a More Profitable Studio Without the Overwhelm | Holly Peterson | Corvallis, OR | 9/16/2026 |
| The Psychology of Portrait Direction | Jolanta Bremer, CPP | Sarasota, FL | 9/16/2026 |
| Creating with Intention: Fine Art & Fashion Photography | Emmalee Rathsam, M.Photog., CPP | Kansas City, MO | 9/16/2026 |
| Pricing, Profit & Sales Mastery - A Workshop for Working Professional Photographers | Jonathan Roob, CPP | Waukesha, WI | 9/16/2026 |
| Wow Factor: Creative Lighting Techniques That Transform Your Portraits | Ashley Lowder, CPP | Huntsville, AL | 9/16/2026 |
| The Couture Experience Studio Lighting | David Lloyd, M.Photog.Cr. | Chandler, AZ | 9/16/2026 |