April 11 - April 13, 2024
at 10:00am -
Saturday, April 13, 2024 at 5:00pm
It's time to ignite your inspiration at Maryland PPA's 2024 Convention, a three-day extravaganza tailored for photographers of all levels! Join us in Columbia, MD, from April 11th to 13th for a whirlwind of workshops, presentations, networking, and celebration.
We start off with our PreCon event focused on Wedding Photography. Join Kesha Lambert as she does a deep dive into the world of wedding photography on Thursday, April 11th, from 10 am to 5 pm.
We will officially kick off the Convention on Thursday evening with a session focused on Family & Portrait Photography by Kesha Lambert. This session is FREE and open to everyone from 7-9 pm; she will explore the art of capturing family and portrait magic.
Explore the art of Food & Commercial Photography from 9 am to 12 pm on Friday with George Mitchell. Attendees will be provided with pro tips for meeting industry standards, understanding how to work with brands, and how to price for commercial work.
Elevate your artistic vision with a workshop on Fine Art Photography & Lighting Mastery from 1 pm to 5 pm, presented by Brandon Hunter. Dive into creative lighting techniques and develop your unique artistic voice.
Design a fresh and fashionable senior portrait session with Kia Bondurant. Learn about the current senior generation and how that will impact your senior business.
Double Tree by Hilton Hotel, 5484 Twin Knolls Road
Columbia, Maryland 21045
United States
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