Austin Professional Photographers Association upcoming events

April Meeting - Anna Kraft Fine Art Portraiture - Portrait Studio Journey & Systems (20 Apr 2026)

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Anna Kraft of Anna Kraft Fine Art Portraiture will present an educational overview of heritage fine art portraiture, focusing on the principles behind creating heirloom-quality artwork designed to transcend generations through Legacy and Masterpiece finishes. This presentation will also cover her professional journey, creative process, and the marketing strategies she uses to effectively reach and serve her target clientele throughout Central Texas.

Anna's portrait studio is intrinsically tied to her unconventional life. This is what she's learned on the journey and how she makes her business, her family, and her faith all work together.

**MEET and GREET with our PRESIDENT, Esmeralda. She will be at Precision from 5:30-6pm for any of our NEW and CURRENT members that would like to chat about Austin PPA or anything photography.

May Membership Meeting - Video that sells with Jackson Tritt (18 May 2026)

Mon, 18 May 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Video That Sells
Join Jackson Tritt of JTX Media for an insightful presentation on creating video that truly connects and converts, and all from using your own camera! Drawing from his experience as a freelance cinematographer, Jackson will share practical lessons on building trust through video, identifying the types of video products that actually sell, and learning how to do more with less. This session will also cover where to start if you’re looking to incorporate video into your business or elevate what you’re already creating.

Perfect for creatives, entrepreneurs, and business owners who want video to work smarter—not harder.

**MEET and GREET with our PRESIDENT, Esmeralda. She will be at Precision from 5:30-6pm for any of our NEW and CURRENT members that would like to chat about Austin PPA or anything photography.

JUNE WORKSHOP - Creative Conceptualization – Develop Your Creativity with Narrative Storytelling Imagery with Ric Lewis (06 Jun 2026)

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Register for this workshop on the Precision Camera website at this link:

Creative Conceptualization Workshop

$199 (members and non-members)

Note: PPA members earn a merit for attending this class.

Unlock your ability to transform an idea into powerful visual stories. In this immersive class, you’ll learn how to develop compelling concepts, build narrative-driven shoots, and infuse emotion and intention into every frame. Learn where to find ideas for inspiration, and how to build upon those ideas. You’ll explore how to shape abstract ideas into concrete imagery, craft mood boards, and create photography that resonates on a deeper, more meaningful level. This class is perfect for photographers looking to elevate their work beyond aesthetics and into true visual storytelling. In the last portion of this class, we will go over editing with an emphasis on “Fine Art” and “Fantasy”.

Topics Covered

- Narrative photography concept development

- Mood board development

- Styling and props

- Lighting and model direction

Audience

This class is targeted for all levels of photographers who want to learn about conceptual narrative photography.

Objective

Students can expect to leave the class with a detailed understanding of the skills, techniques to develop their creative ideas into powerful, emotional, storytelling imagery.

Schedule and Format

This immersive, full day class includes 6-1/2 hours of lecture, instruction and shooting covering the topics listed above. There will also be time for Q&A. Note that there will be a lunch break on your own.

Items to Bring

Students should bring their cameras as they will be shooting. This includes camera body, lens(es), charged batteries and memory card(s). Laptops are not needed for the editing part of this class. The instructor will record the editing portion of this class and provide a link after the class for student review.

About the Instructor

Ric Lewis is an internationally published photographer specializing in fine art portraiture, underwater, fashion, maternity, and boudoir. Of all the genres of photography his two main passions are maternity and underwater portraiture. Ric travels the US with his wife Kayla and teaches workshops as well as speaks or runs photo booths at photography conventions throughout the US. Ric is an ambassador for Baby Dream Backdrops, Cheetah Stand, Sew Trendy, Aftershoot, Embrace Presets, and a Champion Of Light for StellaPro. Ric loves meeting new creatives and has a passion for teaching and helping. The most important thing for Ric as a photographer is that every client, every photographer, and every creative walks away from every interaction with him feeling loved, inspired, and valued.

CPP Exam Prep Class (12 Jul 2026)

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Certified Professional Photographer

Exam Prep Class

Date: JULY 12, 2026

Location: Tim’s Place – 3434 Oxsheer Drive

Time: 9 am – 4:30 p.m.

(See below for lunch break plans)

Cost: $99

The Austin PPA supports the value of the PPA Certified Professional Photographer program. This class helps students prepare for the CPP examination. Topics include:

* Photographic equipment

* Exposure and metering

* Lighting

* Math formulas

* Color theory

* Composition

* Sample test questions

The class runs from 9 am – 4:30 pm with a break from noon – 1 pm for lunch. We will likely order pizza.

If you’d like to use study materials (optional), you can use Steve Kozak’s “CPP Study Guide” available at this link: https://passthecpp.com/membership-account/membership-checkout/.

PPA members who attend this class are eligible to receive one service merit from PPA.

The instructor for this class is Tim Babiak, M.Photog.Cr., CPP. Tim has served as a local CPP Liason as well as on the Austin PPA and Texas PPA Boards of Directors.