Photofocus is attending the Professional Photographers of America’s (PPA) yearly photography convention, Imaging USA. February 2-4, 2025 is the date and Dallas, Texas is the place for 3 days of everything photography. I’ll be there along with fellow Photofocus writer Kevin Ames reporting back from the trade show floor. Become
Photography convention season is ramping up. For me, the next convention is Professional Photographers of America’s Imaging USA in Lexington, Kentucky on Jan. 28-30, 2024. I’ve attended a lot of conventions over the years and learned a thing or two about learning in this environment. To get the most out
If you want to take your photography business seriously a great way to learn is to attend the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) convention. Already a PPA member? You are probably already set for your plans for the Imaging USA January convention. If you have not been a member, becoming
The Professional Photographers of America (PPA) show, Imaging USA ran last week in Nashville, TN. 8,000 members came to Music City for education, fun and to forget the pandemic. Since 1880 PPA has produced annual get-togethers for photographers for over 120 years. This year, the 5-day conference covered pre-conference classes,
I just returned from the Imaging USA Conference in Nashville, Tennessee, and it was well worth it. Like so many of you, I have not felt comfortable attending an in-person conference since pre-COVID. Having attended my first conference in years, I am recharged and glad to be back at it!
As the new 2022 President of Professional Photographers of Colorado (PPC), an affiliate of Professional Photographers of America (“PPA”), and a member of the Professional Photographers Guild of Colorado Springs (PPGCS), I was encouraged to attend the Imaging USA photography conference at the Gaylord Hotel in National Harbor, MD. This
Imaging USA might be over but these photography deals are sticking around for a short while longer. If you want to save some serious coin on lighting, light modifiers, dry cabinets, cameras, lenses and more, you’re in the right place. Don’t just take our word for it, check out the
The Professional Photographers of America (PPA) announced Thursday that plans to host Imaging USA in-person beginning next week are still on as scheduled. This really frustrated me, as I’m very COVID-aware and do not think that large events — especially those without vaccine requirements — should be happening indoors right
This afternoon, the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) announced it will move ahead as planned and host its Imaging USA conference, January 16-18, 2022 in National Harbor, MD. This follows the Consumer Electronics Show occurring in-person in Las Vegas, which was shortened by one day due to COVID-19 concerns. Imaging
Last month at Imaging USA in Nashville, Helen Yancy received the Lifetime Achievement Award from Professional Photographers of America (PPA). It was a well-deserved salute to someone who has given a lot to the photography industry. Yancy is only the 17th person to receive the award in PPA’s 150 year
Nashville, TN will be home to over 10,000 photographers next week, when the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) hosts their annual convention from January 16-21, 2020 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center. Photography education Education programs will be in abundance. I’m looking to pick up some new ideas
Get the show here or get it on iTunes — Please post a review on iTunes. In this episode, Skip Cohen and Chamira Young chat with Tamara Lackey about the role that education plays in running a successful photography business. We discuss in detail: The importance of physical interaction in
