After you've passed your exams, it is time to submit images to the Technical Image Evaluation. Use this page to help navigate the Technical Image Evaluation process and get your images ready!
After you have passed the CPP exams, you will be eligible to submit your images to the Technical Image Evaluation. Starting in 2025, there will be 10 evaluation periods per year and each submission period will be open for one week at a time.
In this part of the CPP journey, you will be required to create three assigned images using the Image Kit ordered from BlickU. All candidates must use the same kit for the Technical Image Evaluation. Using the 5 items in the kit and the evaluation setup guidelines, you will choose from one of three offered lighting scenarios inside the Technical Image Evaluation Handbook to create the images assigned. These set ups will demonstrate your understanding of key photographic concepts including depth of field, camera angle, exposure, lens compression, white balance, light sources and file handling criteria. All images will be evaluated on pre-set elements including composition, focus, sharpness, lighting, camera angle and white balance. A successful evaluation will satisfy all elements for all three images. You will be able to submit your evaluation as many times as needed during your candidacy period and there is no charge to submit your images.
*Your Technical Image Evaluation kit can be ordered online from BlickU. Please use the Ordering Guide to help you through the process.
Please allow between 5-10 business days for kit delivery. Each kit costs approximately $35 shipping included.
2025
If you have passed your exam and are an eligible candidate to submit your evaluation; you can access the evaluation upload platform by:
From there you may upload your evaluation during any open evaluation period (please note: the upload evaluation button will only be visible during the one-week period that the evaluation is open).
*Technical Image Evaluation results will be sent via email approximately one week after the Technical Image Evaluation deadline. For questions or if you need additional assistance please email [email protected]. Good luck!
You can find videos that go into more detail on The Technical Image Evaluation in the CPP Curriculum after Module 6.
https://www.ppa.com/edu/track/the-technical-image-evaluation