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INSPIRE 2023

Inspire 2023 is just around the corner!!!

Three days of speakers for FREE with your PPA of PA membership!!!

Register NOW for Inspire 2023!!
See FULL Inspire schedule!!!!

March 4th-6th, 2023

March 7th, 2023 Bonus Program


Image Competition: Saturday, March 4th

Enter NOW on PrintCompetition.com!!
See Inspire Image Competition page for more information!

All events held at Comfort Suites Carlisle (see below for details).

Continuing Education Seminar (additional fee) will be held on Tuesday, March 7th!!

PPA members in good standing will receive one Education Merit from PPA for attending all three days of INSPIRE.
Additional Education Merit for attending Tuesday’s full-day class.

Comfort Suites Carlisle

10 South Hanover Street Carlisle PA 17013 | Phone: (717) 960-1000
All events will be held at this location.
Comfort Suites Carlisle

INSPIRE 2023 Speakers

Gary A. Meek, M.Photog.Cr., CPP, API, EA-ASP, Hon.EA-ASP

Kathryn Meek, M.Photog.Cr., CPP, API

Saturday, March 4th

In the Judge’s Seat

I am sure that you have heard many times, “Don’t judge a person until you have walked in his shoes”.  Well here is your chance. 

For full program information, click button below!!

PPA of PA members attend for FREE!!

Click here for more about “in the judge’s seat”

Gary A. Meek, M.Photog.Cr., CPP, API, EA-ASP, Hon.EA-ASP

Kathryn Meek, M.Photog.Cr., CPP, API

Saturday, March 4th

Take your Photography to THE MAX Through Image Competition

OK – So you are the best photographer in your Town, your County, your Region, your State!!!  What is there to make you a better photographer? 

For full program information, click button below!!

PPA of PA members attend for FREE!!

Click here for more about “take your photography to the max”

Beth Graeme

Sunday, March 5th

Real Estate Photography 101

In this class, Beth will cover how to get started in real estate photography. Whether you are on a budget, or want the fancy gear, any level of photographer can add this genre to their business!

For full program information, click button below!!

PPA of PA members attend for FREE!!

Click here for more about “Real Estate Photography 101”

Karen McCall
M.Photog, M.Artist, Cr, CPP, ASP

Monday, March 6th

From Drab to Fab

How long has your Wacom been sitting in the box?
In this seminar I will go over how to set up your tablet and take the mystery out of the tablet shortcuts and Photoshop painting tools!!

For full program information, click button below!!

PPA of PA members attend for FREE!!

Click here for more about “From drab to fab”

Fuzzy Duenkel

Monday, March 6th

PROactive Lighting and COMPOSING (is Better than Decomposing)

PROactive LIGHTING is a “judgment-free” educational discussion of all appropriate lighting methods. It’s not about bashing “natural light”. It’s about bashing ugly light and showing how easy itis to proactively light our subjects.

For full program information, click button below!!

PPA of PA members attend for FREE!!

Click here for more about “PROactive Lighting and Composing”

PPA members attending this day long class will receive one educational merit

Karen McCall
M.Photog, M.Artist, Cr, CPP, ASP

Tuesday, March 7th
9:30AM-4:30PM (with lunch break)


PPA of PA Members: $99

PPA Members: $99

Non-members of either organization: $129

From Drab to Fab
Continuing Education Class

Let’s paint!!!

Digital Painting is not just for crazy animals! I will go over tips and tricks to fix everyday problems.

For full program information, click button below!!

Earn an Education Merit for attending!

Click here for more about “From drab to fab”
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