Vote for PPA Council

The balloting for the PPA Council Elections is open now through June 15. Log in and click the My PPA tab and look for the 2012 Council Elections link. Click here to see election details.

Certification Preparation Class

This intensive class will guide you through the technical topics covered in the Certification Exam and offer advice on the Image Submission Review, both of which are required components for becoming a Certified Professional Photographer.

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2012 Coupon Book

PPA members enjoy exclusive discounts and promotions from our Corporate Members. Click here to browse and save.

SMS Business Workshops

PPA's business workshops have helped hundreds of photographers like you, gain control of their businesses and become financially stronger and more profitable. You see, photographers need both art AND business skills for true professionalism. Come see how we can put you on the right path!

Workshops are coming to Ann Arbor, Atlanta, Cincinnati, Dallas, Memphis and Shawnigan Lake in 2012.

Opt in Now for PhotoCare

As a non-profit, PPA exists to help you succeed. That’s why we invested in a brand-new insurance program to protect how you make a living. With PhotoCare, PPA pays your premium for $15,000 of equipment insurance (for U.S.-based Professional Active and Life members). Opt in (starting October 1) for a benefit no other photographic association offers:

• Log in to www.PPA.com  with your user name and password.
• Look under the My PPA section.
• Click on the “Yes, I would like to opt in for PhotoCare Equipment Insurance!”

Learn more at www.ppa.com/insurance.

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ShopPP

Share your thoughts on your favorite photographic companies with the ShopPP community and gain valuable insight from fellow photographers.

Learn more at:  http://shop.ppmag.com/

Super Monday Spring 2012

On May 14, 2012, dozens of studios from coast to coast will invite attendees to join workshops featuring portrait and wedding photography, posing and lighting, digital retouching and workflow, and sales and marketing strategies. Register by April 25 for only $99.

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Professional Photographer: May 2012

• Kimberly Wylie Diversifies Child Portrait Products with Two Lines of Style
• Audrey Woulard Photographs Children and Families in All-natural, Contemporary Style
• Be Prepared for Disability: Necessary Protection for You and Your Family
• Product Roundup: Summer-themed Products
• Keep It Simple: Safely Posing Infants
• SEO: Passive Link Building
• Review: Leica S2

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