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ANNUAL CONVENTION and TRADE SHOW
Featuring top quality
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
and PA's largest Photographic Trade Show.

ANNUAL PRINT COMPETITION and AWARDS BANQUET
Awarding state trophies and the prestigious Kodak Gallery and Fuji Masterpiece Awards. The best way to sharpen your photographic skills.

THREE QUARTERLY MEETINGS PER YEAR
Featuring programs by the best teachers in the industry.

QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER
To keep members informed of upcoming events and issues.

WEB SITE PRESENCE
Your studio will appear in the "Find a Photographer" database with a link to your web site and e-mail address. .

ANNUAL CANDID ALBUM and FOLIO COMPETITION
Trophies and plaques awarded to top place entrants. Ribbons awarded to qualifying entries. Competitions held at October meeting.

CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER PROGRAM
Recognizing photographers meeting the requirements of the NATIONAL certification program. Special seminars for CPP members.

PENNSYLVANIA DEGREE and SERVICE AWARD PROGRAM
The Degree Award to recognize a member's photographic ability; and the Service Award to recognize service to the Association.

THE NATIONAL AWARD
To honor exceptional dedication and service to photography.

PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTISTS of PENNSYLVANIA
A specialist group involved with negative retouching, print enhancement, and digital retouching techniques.

This site is a point for dissemination of information among our membership and a source of information for those interested in professional photography activities, finding a photographer, or photographic services in Pennsylvania and surrounding areas. Membership is available to full-time professional photographers and industry suppliers.

The PPA of Pa provides education through seminars and workshops in wedding, portrait, commercial, executive, video, and fine art photography; as well as digital imaging and business practices. Activities include quarterly meetings plus an annual convention and trade show with a print competition and exhibition. Active within the association is a special group for PPA Certified members, and an artists group providing education in negative and print retouching, and photo restoration techniques.

Our active membership of over 250 full and part-time studios includes PPA degreed Master, Craftsman, and Certified Professional Photographers (CPP); as well as members affiliated with the American Society of Photographers (ASP) and other national organizations. We also have a supporting membership that includes vendors and suppliers of photographic equipment and supplies, cameras, wedding albums, picture frames, props, and backgrounds; and professional photo finishing labs providing color and b&w services. For general and membership information about PPA of PA, contact Executive Secretary Genevieve Argo at PPAofPA@huges.net.


Recent News
Dennis Hammond DVD for sale -
PPA of PA fund raiser
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Add an image to your profile. - April 23, 2009
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October 4-5, 2009 - PPA of PA Regular Meeting - October 4-5, 2009
October 4-5, 2009 Regular Meeting
Suzette McIntyre "Be the Light - Redefining Your Role as a Photographer"
David Derex, "Art & Photography"
October 6, 2009 CPP Program
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Upcoming Events
 Sunday, October 4, 2009, 11:00 AM - Monday, October 5, 2009, 4:30 PM
October 4-5, 2009 PPA of PA Regular Meeting
Radisson Penn Harris Hotel in Camp Hill,PA
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 Sunday, October 25, 2009, 9:00 AM - Tuesday, October 27, 2009, 4:00 PM
Triangle's Fall Convention and Print Competition is the perfect three day hiatus of recreation and relaxation, with an emphasis on learning.

Fall brings a fresh group of talented instructors with new and refined ideas to share, giving the lift and confidence needed to meet the...

 Saturday, January 9, 2010, 10:00 AM - Wednesday, January 13, 2010, 6:00 PM
Start planning now and don’t miss out next year when Imaging USA is in Nashville – January 10-12, 2010.

A 56 passenger chartered bus will be leaving the Pittsburgh area on Saturday, January 9, 2010 and returning on Wednesday, January 13, 2010.
The round trip cost for...
Officers & Contacts
Bob Demmler Gerry Solan Tammy Wolfe
President First Vice President Second Vice President & Print Chair
Jim Metz Bob Hancock Genevieve (Jeanie) Argo
Treasurer & Registration Chair Secretary & Trade Show Chair Executive Secretary & Membership Information
John Stein Scott Weldon Robert A. Howard
Newsletter Editor & Advertising Webmaster Talent Chair
Ron Bookwalter Dave Gifford Jerry A. Costanzo
Convention Chair & State Awards Chair Screening & Ethics Chair Certification - PPA Representative for Pa
Douglas E. Martin Mary Jean Campanellie Bonnie L. Costanzo
PA CPP Commission Chair Photographic Artist of PA (PAPA) President American Society of Photographers PA Representative
Dennis Cole
Supporting Member Liaison