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) 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
Welcome to Mind Your Own Business, the podcast that helps photographers improve their business and their lives! Today we chat with PPA CEO David Trust about staying proactive and positive with your photography business. Get ready to be inspired! We discuss: How David entered the photography industry Leadership opportunities out
Ever had your images used by someone without permission? Either posted on a website, printed on a T-shirt for sale or used in any way to make money that you had no part in? Yeah, me as well. A new law is in effect with a way to fight back
My first guest for this special best-of series is Jack Reznicki. Jack is an internationally renowned commercial people and children photographer based in his beloved New York City. My second guest is Gregory Daniel. Gregory is an award-winning portrait photographer who has been sharing his knowledge and love for a
My guest is an award-winning portrait photographer who has been sharing his knowledge and love for a photographer for close to 40 years. He is currently the new President of the Professional Photographers of America (PPA), please welcome Gregory Daniel. In this episode, we discuss Gregory’s personal journey as a
Above is a self-painted image of Helen Yancy and her dog Charlie. Helen was only the 17th person to win the Lifetime Achievement Award in the history of Professional Photographers of America (PPA). Helen’s speech in a nutshell “I have just a few words to share with you that I
My guest is a portrait photographer specializing in family and pets. He is very active with local, state and national levels of the Professional Photographers of America (PPA). Please welcome Mike Fults. Topics include the benefits of joining PPA, the different levels within PPA — local, state and national and
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
In the late 1800’s photography was still basically like a baby giraffe learning how to get up and walk for the first time. Photography didn’t really know what it was, processes were still being invented and refined and there was still great debate between it’s uses for amateurs, scientists/engineers, and
