Archive 2009 · Photography Orgs/Conferences
p.1 #1Photography Orgs/Conferences
I've searched online and through the forums for keywords I could come up with on this subject, but have been unsuccessful (though the answer is probably here somewhere).
What are some photographer's organizations/groups that are considered professional, as well as any annual meetings/conferences/conventions dealing with photographic technology and composition/style/art? My "employer" has the ability to cover sending me to such events, and I am interested to see what else is out there.
What are some photographer's organizations/groups that are considered professional, as well as any annual meetings/conferences/conventions dealing with photographic technology and composition/style/art? My "employer" has the ability to cover sending me to such events, and I am interested to see what else is out there.
May 09, 2009 at 05:35 PM
p.1 #2Photography Orgs/Conferences
Check out what I have listed at the top of this page.
http://www.enlightphoto.com/views/photography/photo-business
Look on each organizations web site calendar & events page to see what annual national or regional conferences or meetings they have scheduled.
Hope that helps, & happy exploring.
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Gary Crabbe
Enlightened Images
http://www.enlightphoto.com
http://www.enlightphoto.com/views/ (Weblog)
http://www.enlightphoto.com/views/photography/photo-business
Look on each organizations web site calendar & events page to see what annual national or regional conferences or meetings they have scheduled.
Hope that helps, & happy exploring.
--
Gary Crabbe
Enlightened Images
http://www.enlightphoto.com
http://www.enlightphoto.com/views/ (Weblog)
May 09, 2009 at 09:27 PM
p.1 #3Photography Orgs/Conferences
Thanks Gary. That's an awesome reference page.
May 10, 2009 at 09:23 PM
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p.1 #4Photography Orgs/Conferences
PPA has state chapters, state conferences and sometimes more local ones, and a national conference/convention each year.
WPPI has a national conference/convention.
imaging USA http://www.imagingusa.org/
SPA http://www.spartists.com/ (HS seniors)
SEPCON http://www.sepsociety.com/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=1 (sports and event photogs)
WPJA
and if you want there's photokina every other year in germany
WPPI has a national conference/convention.
imaging USA http://www.imagingusa.org/
SPA http://www.spartists.com/ (HS seniors)
SEPCON http://www.sepsociety.com/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=1 (sports and event photogs)
WPJA
and if you want there's photokina every other year in germany
May 11, 2009 at 06:45 AM
p.1 #5Photography Orgs/Conferences
I just spent a great week at the Texas School sponsored by Texas Professional Photographers Association, a state affiliate of the PPA. There were 1038 students from 43 states and 4 countries. The instructors were the cream-de-la-creme of their fields: weddings, commercial, art, Photoshop, Lightroom, Painter, and every other aspect you might want. Workshops are limited to about 25 students each.
Check it out on the Texas professional Photographers web site. It is an annual event usually held the end of April or first of May.
Check it out on the Texas professional Photographers web site. It is an annual event usually held the end of April or first of May.
May 12, 2009 at 11:28 AM
p.1 #6Photography Orgs/Conferences
Super. Thanks guys. Already starting to make plans off this info.
May 13, 2009 at 09:45 PM
p.1 #7Photography Orgs/Conferences
I went to PMA and Imaging USA this year. Imaging USA was head and shoulders above PMA as far as educational offerings. If you can go, go. It is in Nashville next year (January). Here is the class schedule from 2009.
http://www.imagingusa.org/schedule.php
Very cheap ($219) if you are a PPA member and you get a free buddy pass so you can bring someone else at no cost.
Imaging USA also has a large SEPCON pre-conference track. Very good.
http://www.imagingusa.org/schedule.php
Very cheap ($219) if you are a PPA member and you get a free buddy pass so you can bring someone else at no cost.
Imaging USA also has a large SEPCON pre-conference track. Very good.
May 14, 2009 at 07:53 AM
p.1 #8Photography Orgs/Conferences
ComSoup wrote:
as well as any annual meetings/conferences/conventions dealing with photographic technology and composition/style/art?
What about summer workshops?
* Maine
* Santa Fe
* Anderson Ranch
All offer world-class instruction in specific areas.
From "Introduction to Lightroom", to "Designing and Publishing a Photo Book" with Douglas Holleley, to "Imaging the Environment" with Robert ParkeHarrison and Shana ParkeHarrison (worth looking up the last 2 if you are not familiar with their work.)
Those are all at Anderson Ranch in Colorado:
http://www.andersonranch.org/workshops/courses/index.php?page=film-and-digital-photography
How about "Location Photography and Lighting" with Joe McNally at Santa Fe? Never really heard of the guy, but I guess he works for magazines or something?
http://www.santafeworkshops.com/photography-workshops-in-santa-fe-calendar.php
as well as any annual meetings/conferences/conventions dealing with photographic technology and composition/style/art?
What about summer workshops?
* Maine
* Santa Fe
* Anderson Ranch
All offer world-class instruction in specific areas.
From "Introduction to Lightroom", to "Designing and Publishing a Photo Book" with Douglas Holleley, to "Imaging the Environment" with Robert ParkeHarrison and Shana ParkeHarrison (worth looking up the last 2 if you are not familiar with their work.)
Those are all at Anderson Ranch in Colorado:
http://www.andersonranch.org/workshops/courses/index.php?page=film-and-digital-photography
How about "Location Photography and Lighting" with Joe McNally at Santa Fe? Never really heard of the guy, but I guess he works for magazines or something?
http://www.santafeworkshops.com/photography-workshops-in-santa-fe-calendar.php
May 14, 2009 at 08:45 PM
p.1 #9Photography Orgs/Conferences
mkweaver wrote:
I just spent a great week at the Texas School sponsored by Texas Professional Photographers Association, a state affiliate of the PPA. There were 1038 students from 43 states and 4 countries. The instructors were the cream-de-la-creme of their fields: weddings, commercial, art, Photoshop, Lightroom, Painter, and every other aspect you might want. Workshops are limited to about 25 students each.
Check it out on the Texas professional Photographers web site. It is an annual event usually held the end of April or first of May.
I will second this conference/workshop! It is a great experience and the knowledge that is available and shared is awesome. Texas School is a great investment. It is supported by many of the big name companies such as Canon, Nikon, MAC, WHCC, Millers, H&H, etc.
I just spent a great week at the Texas School sponsored by Texas Professional Photographers Association, a state affiliate of the PPA. There were 1038 students from 43 states and 4 countries. The instructors were the cream-de-la-creme of their fields: weddings, commercial, art, Photoshop, Lightroom, Painter, and every other aspect you might want. Workshops are limited to about 25 students each.
Check it out on the Texas professional Photographers web site. It is an annual event usually held the end of April or first of May.
I will second this conference/workshop! It is a great experience and the knowledge that is available and shared is awesome. Texas School is a great investment. It is supported by many of the big name companies such as Canon, Nikon, MAC, WHCC, Millers, H&H, etc.
May 15, 2009 at 01:45 PM
p.1 #10Photography Orgs/Conferences
nathanlake wrote:
I went to PMA and Imaging USA this year. Imaging USA was head and shoulders above PMA as far as educational offerings.
PMA is primarily an opportunity for manufacturers to show their wares to retailers. PMA's target audience is working photographers.
Henry Posner
B&H Photo-Video
I went to PMA and Imaging USA this year. Imaging USA was head and shoulders above PMA as far as educational offerings.
PMA is primarily an opportunity for manufacturers to show their wares to retailers. PMA's target audience is working photographers.
Henry Posner
B&H Photo-Video
May 18, 2009 at 01:55 PM