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Upcoming Austin PPA events

  • Brad Barton Workshop - Headshots AKA Printing Money

    • 15 Feb 2021
    • 11:00 AM - 5:30 PM (CST)
    • TBD
    • 15
    • 1 registrant
    Register


    We excited to offer this in a hybrid format with the option of limited in person attendance or virtually!  Since this is a PPA Continuing Education Course it will need to be attended the day of if you are planning on joining us virtually.  We are going to try to record it and make it available for 2 weeks after the class but merits will only be awarded for those who are attend the live program (virtual or in person).  

    Headshots AKA Printing Money


    Headshots are a great way to add money to the bottom line of your studio but you have to throw out much of your conventional thinking about portraits. This day long workshop will talk about the ins and outs of headshot work and offer hands on experience in creating a headshots brand for your studio.





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  • February Membership Meeting: Brad Barton - What Are You Afraid Of?

    • 15 Feb 2021
    • 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM (CST)
    • Precision Camera & Video, 2438 W. Anderson Lane, Austin, TX 78757
    • 1 registrant
    Register

    We excited to offer this in a hybrid format with the option of limited in person attendance or virtually!  

    What Are You Afraid Of?



    Competition can be a scary thing but the benefits are amazing. This program will help demystify the competition process and disable excuses for avoiding it. We will talk about the advantages of print competition and how to best use it to reach your potential as a photographer and a creative.








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  • March Membership Meeting: To Be Announced

    • 15 Mar 2021
    • 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM (CDT)
    • Precision Camera & Video, 2438 W. Anderson Lane, Austin, TX 78757

    We are in the process of updating our calendar for 2021.  We are very excited about this year and are looking forward to seeing you!  Please check back for details on this event.  All events for 2021 will be offered in a hybrid format.  You will have the option of attending in person or online.  If you would like to attend in person please make sure to registered quickly for depending on the restrictions at that time we may have to limit the number of in person attendees.  

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  • Alisha Cline Workshop - Lighting Your Way to Stronger Portraits

    • 18 Apr 2021
    • 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM (CDT)
    • TBD
    • 16
    • Be the first
    Register


     Lighting Your Way to

    Stronger Portraits


    Join Alisha Cline Cr. Photog., CPP for this hands- on Merit class! If you're new to off camera ash, aiming for your CPP, or want to advance your skill sets this program is for you! The morning starts with covering the basics from ratios to visually seeing how the inverse square law works and why both foundation builders are important to understand in portraiture. Throughout the day Alisha will move the class along through the different lighting patterns, using additive and subtractive lighting, shooting high and low keys, using available light and if time permits mixing available light with strobes! Bring your gear and be prepared to shoot - this is all for your growth as an artist! 




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  • April Membership Meeting: Alisha Cline - Posing Your Way to Stronger Portraits

    • 19 Apr 2021
    • 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM (CDT)
    • Precision Camera & Video, 2438 W. Anderson Lane, Austin, TX 78757
    • Be the first
    Register

    We excited to offer this in a hybrid format with the option of limited in person attendance or virtually!  

    Posing Your Way to Stronger Portraits



    Join Alisha Cline Cr. Photog., CPP as she helps you gain confidence in posing people! She'll demonstrate how to work with different body shapes and sizes to create altering silhouettes you clients will love. You'll learn how to confidently master creating feminine and masculine lines in individuals and how to mesh them together in couple poses and in groups. From newborn life style photographers, family and HS Senior photographers to specialist in headshots - this class is a must! 








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  • May Membership Meeting: To Be Announced

    • 17 May 2021
    • 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM (CDT)
    • Precision Camera & Video, 2438 W. Anderson Lane, Austin, TX 78757

    We are in the process of updating our calendar for 2021.  We are very excited about this year and are looking forward to seeing you!  Please check back for details on this event.  All events for 2021 will be offered in a hybrid format.  You will have the option of attending in person or online.  If you would like to attend in person please make sure to registered quickly for depending on the restrictions at that time we may have to limit the number of in person attendees.  

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  • June Membership Meeting: To Be Announced

    • 21 Jun 2021
    • 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM (CDT)
    • Precision Camera & Video, 2438 W. Anderson Lane, Austin, TX 78757

    We are in the process of updating our calendar for 2021.  We are very excited about this year and are looking forward to seeing you!  Please check back for details on this event.  All events for 2021 will be offered in a hybrid format.  You will have the option of attending in person or online.  If you would like to attend in person please make sure to registered quickly for depending on the restrictions at that time we may have to limit the number of in person attendees.  

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  • July Membership Meeting: To Be Announced

    • 19 Jul 2021
    • 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM (CDT)
    • Precision Camera & Video, 2438 W. Anderson Lane, Austin, TX 78757

    We are in the process of updating our calendar for 2021.  We are very excited about this year and are looking forward to seeing you!  Please check back for details on this event.  All events for 2021 will be offered in a hybrid format.  You will have the option of attending in person or online.  If you would like to attend in person please make sure to registered quickly for depending on the restrictions at that time we may have to limit the number of in person attendees.  

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  • August Membership Meeting: To Be Announced

    • 16 Aug 2021
    • 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM (CDT)
    • Precision Camera & Video, 2438 W. Anderson Lane, Austin, TX 78757

    We are in the process of updating our calendar for 2021.  We are very excited about this year and are looking forward to seeing you!  Please check back for details on this event.  All events for 2021 will be offered in a hybrid format.  You will have the option of attending in person or online.  If you would like to attend in person please make sure to registered quickly for depending on the restrictions at that time we may have to limit the number of in person attendees.  

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  • September Membership Meeting: To Be Announced

    • 20 Sep 2021
    • 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM (CDT)
    • Precision Camera & Video, 2438 W. Anderson Lane, Austin, TX 78757

    We are in the process of updating our calendar for 2021.  We are very excited about this year and are looking forward to seeing you!  Please check back for details on this event.  All events for 2021 will be offered in a hybrid format.  You will have the option of attending in person or online.  If you would like to attend in person please make sure to registered quickly for depending on the restrictions at that time we may have to limit the number of in person attendees.  

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  • October Membership Meeting: To Be Announced

    • 18 Oct 2021
    • 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM (CDT)
    • Precision Camera & Video, 2438 W. Anderson Lane, Austin, TX 78757

    We are in the process of updating our calendar for 2021.  We are very excited about this year and are looking forward to seeing you!  Please check back for details on this event.  All events for 2021 will be offered in a hybrid format.  You will have the option of attending in person or online.  If you would like to attend in person please make sure to registered quickly for depending on the restrictions at that time we may have to limit the number of in person attendees.  

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  • November Annual Image Competition

    • 14 Nov 2021
    • 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM (CST)
    • Precision Camera & Video, 2438 W. Anderson Lane, Austin, TX 78757

    We are in the process of updating our calendar for 2021.  We are very excited about this year and are looking forward to seeing you!  Please check back for details on this event.  All events for 2021 will be offered in a hybrid format.  You will have the option of attending in person or online.  If you would like to attend in person please make sure to registered quickly for depending on the restrictions at that time we may have to limit the number of in person attendees.  

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REGIONAL COMPETITION AND RELATED ORGANIZATIONS

Monthly Meeting Agenda

6:00 pm: Doors open, registration begins, social hour begins

6:30 pm: Business Meeting

7:00 pm: Business meeting ends, break before program

7:10 pm - 9:00 pm: Program


Workshop Schedules

Workshops are typically held from 10 AM to 5 PM with an hour break for lunch. 

Most workshops are  held at Precision Camera and Video.

Check the workshop description for any changes to this schedule or the location.



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Austin PPA Members Only Facebook Group

Contact our Membership Director to be added to this members only Facebook group where members can share business leads and ask for help

What is Austin Professional Photographers Association?

Austin Professional Photographers Association, previously PPGA, is a non-profit organization that was established in 1950 by a small group of local working photographers who were also members of the Professional Photographers of America

Who belongs?

Our members are among the most skilled, talented, and professional photographers in the Austin and Central Texas area.

Professional Photographers of America at the national level offers extensive training, business templates and equipment insurance included in your membership. 

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Austin, TX, 78766

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