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ANNUAL CONVENTION
  • 3 Days of world class seminars
  • Earn PPA recognized "Continued Education Credits"
  • Image Competition
  • Awards Ceremony & Party
  • 2021 Convention will be Virtual

 

EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS
  • Learn from Nationally and Internationally recognized leaders in the photography field
  • Stay current with the latest techniques and technologies
  • Improve your photography skills through local, regional and international competition
  • Discounts to attend seminars at other state affiliates
  • Vendor discounts

 

SERVICE DEGREE

The "Service Degree" is designed to recognize those members who volunteer their time and expertise to help run the organization. There are a variety of opportunities, especially during the annual convention, to earn service merits. The chart on the "Service Merit Application Form" linked below describes qualifying tasks that earn service merits and how many merits each task is worth. Once a member earns 50 service merits, they are eligible for the Service Achievement Degree medal on a GREEN ribbon. For each 50 service merits earned after the initial degree, a "GOLD STAR" is awarded and is to be affixed to the original medal ribbon.

Click to download the Service Achievement Merit Application here (PDF)

PRINT EXCELLENCE DEGREE

The "Print Excellence Degree" is designed to recognize photographic excellence by members who enter PPAM print competition. The chart below shows how merits are earned for print scores and awards. Once a member earns 50 print merits, they are eligible for the Print Excellence Degree medal on a BLUE ribbon. For each 50 print merits earned after the initial degree, a "Gold Star" is awarded and is to be affixed to the original medal ribbon.

MERITS EARNED - SCORE / AWARD
5 - Blue ribbon scoring 90-100
3 - Blue ribbon scoring 80-89
2 - Red ribbon scoring 76-79
1 - White ribbon scoring 74-75
3 - Creative Theme or Special Masters Award
1 - Judges Choice or Court of Honor Award

 

MINI SEMINARS
  • Attend several mini seminars that are conducted by local photographers and industry leaders throughout the year
  • Learn in small hands-on settings to ensure that instructors have plenty of time to answer all of your questions

 

NETWORKING & CAMARADERIE
  • Get to know some really great people who are always willing to help out
  • Learn from others in the same industry who have been in the business for many years

 

FIND A PHOTOGRAPHER WEBSITE LISTING
  • Get added to our SEO optimized member database where prospective clients can easily locate you
  • Prospective clients can search our database for photographers in their area that meet specific criteria
  • Prospective clients see that you are a member of a professional organization dedicated to furthering your education.
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