Professional Photographers of California

Upcoming Events at PPC

Posted on February 08, 2012 by prophotoca

Image Judging Academy

Learn how print competition judging works and learn how to be a judge.

February 26th in Santa Barbara.

Tentative:
Monday Feb 27th – Los Gatos – 9 am to 4 pm
Tuesday Feb 28th – Benicia – 9 am to 4 pm

The cost for the workshop is $49.00 per person for PPC members, $99.00 per person for non-PPC members. Memberships will be checked against the PPC data base.

PPA 2012 Western District Photographic Competition

This is open to BOTH PPC and PPA members

PPC Camp Certification is coming to Sacramento!

Posted on February 02, 2012 by prophotoca

Certified Professional Photographer (CPP) is a professional accreditation unlike any other. Not only is this quite a milestone personally, but the perfect illustration of your commitment to excellence.

Join us this February 5th & 6th at the Avalon Hearing Aid Centers, Inc. in Sacramento for our CPP study group and exam!

FREE for PPC members, $29.00 per person for affiliate members (who are not PPC members) and $49 for non-members of PPC or of an affiliate.

It has sold out in other cities so sign up now!

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Congratulations to PPA Award Recipients & WCS Scholarship Winners

Posted on January 25, 2012 by prophotoca

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2012 Print Competition Registration Starts Soon!

Posted on January 23, 2012 by prophotoca

Are you the photographer to be beat? Do your photos deserve to be rewarded? Then get your images/prints ready for this year’s 2012 Western District Print Competition! Registration begins February 2.

This District competition is a precursor to PPA’s International Photographic Competition, a world-renowned photographic competition!

Both portrait and illustrative images are eligible for entry. Entry fee is $95 per member. To read the full rules click here:
http://www.ppa.com/pdfs/westerndistrict_2012_porulesules.pdf

To apply head to this link before February 23rd: http://www.ppa.com/competitions/western.php

The competition judging will be held March 3rd- 5th, good luck!
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Next Interactive PPC Webinar features Ken Sklute

Posted on January 17, 2012 by prophotoca

Join Ken Sklute on January 26th for the next live PPC webinar! Ken will answer all your questions live during this webinar, so this is one event not to be missed!

Ken Sklute has been honored as one of Canon’s Explorers of Light, a designation shared by only 60 top photographers worldwide. During his 36 year photographic career, Ken has
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Only 2 Days Left to Apply for a West Coast School Scholarship

Posted on January 13, 2012 by prophotoca

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“Rise With Us” PPC January Roadshow, Discovery Safari and Shoot Around Photo Challenge

Posted on December 21, 2011 by prophotoca

Join us for the PPC January Roadshow Saturday, Jan 7th through Tuesday, Jan 10, 2012.

Jan 7th check in to the Doubletree LAX-El Segundo hotel for your stay. At sunset, join us for the PPLAC/PPC Photo Challenge to capture the best picture in the El Segundo area (more details below). Images will be shown during Sunday’s dinner and a winner will be announced!

Jan 8th begins at 9 am with a full day of meetings which all PPC members are invited to attend. At 7 pm the “Rise with PPC in 2012″ Sunday Evening Social begins. Everyone is welcome to come enjoy the dinner and entertainment (RSVP ahead of time to reserve yourself a spot!).

Jan 9th there’s a PPC Board Meeting from 9am-4pm with a break for lunch.

Jan 10th is the FREE Discovery Safari for PPC members. We will be photographing elephant seals on the beach at “Piedras Blancas Rookery” as they fight for their harems and mating rights.

For the full schedule and details, see the flyers below. Hope to see you there!
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PPC Image Judging Academy

Posted on December 12, 2011 by prophotoca

PPC Image Judging Academy is coming to location near you. We are in the process of selecting the cities and venues so that we provide an exciting environment for the Academy. The cities, venues and dates already chosen are:

Orange County - January 5^th Raymond Photography, San Juan Capistrano

Inland Empire - January 23^rd Shutterstories Studio, Riverside

The cost for the workshop is $49.00 per person for PPC members. $99.00 for non-members. Sign-up Now.

Watch the PPC website and blog for updates on new dates and a locations near you.
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Discovery Safari at Pierdras Blancas

Posted on December 08, 2011 by prophotoca

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Notice of PPC Board Meeting

Posted on December 07, 2011 by Roger Daines

Notice of PPC Board Meeting Sunday/Monday, Jan 8/9, 2012

Doubletree LAX-El Segundo, 1985 Grand Ave., El Segundo, CA 90245

Tel: 310 322-0999

Ask for the PPC Board Meeting room block, only $99.00 per night.

Complimentary shuttle rom LAX and free parking – Limited number of rooms!

Cut-off date for room reservations at this price is Dec 16^th 2011

ALL PPC members in good standing are welcome to attend.
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