We are all in to INNOVATE in 2025. From how to make dynamic portraits, mastering mindful marketing, become a child with your creativity and learning from a Washington successful photographer - all to elevate your photography.

The Washington Photography Conference – INNOVATE – is set for April 5-6, 2025 in Issaquah, WA.

Embark on the exciting journey of learning from award winning master photographers; Allison English-Watkins, Shannon Squires and Scott Wyden Kivowitz and Davis Freeman.

      • Prepare to Strengthen your Family Portrait Skills in Allison’s program with give you all the tools to create more dynamic portraits. She will start in the classroom and end on location with an on-location portrait session.
      • Scott  will be giving us insight to Mindful Marketing: Magnetic Strategies for Growth. Discover six transformative steps to captivate your audience, establish unshakable authority, and attract clients effortlessly. Sponsored by Imagen.
      • Join Shannon's It's Leg Day!: Rediscovering Childlike Creativity as she explores how to reconnect with the childlike creativity we were taught to leave behind and why embracing imagination isn’t just for kids—it’s essential for all of us.
      • Davis will share his journey of self-discovery. In his class A Photographer's Journey to Success, he will touch on the various phases of his career, including how those photos reflect his belief in being inspired by classic art. 

...and if that is not enough we have added a separate Pre-Con and a Post-Con for you to explore more learning opportunities 

Pre-Con PPA/Edu:  Vision to Reality: Layers of Creativity with Shannon Squires

  • In this course, you'll explore the foundational techniques that make composite images look seamless and believable.

Post-Con PPA/Edu:  The 2025 Business Institute - Operations and Marketing. 

  • This year’s guided session is designed to help you actively work on your business so you can beat the odds in this challenging industry. Operations and marketing are just some of the techniques that will be covered in this exciting and informative new PPW degree program -  Fellow of Business Degree.
Click on the Speakers names on the navigation bar above for more information or register here

INNOVATE is the yearly opportunity to gather with like-minded image makers and to learn ways to grow your business, expand your professional relationships, learn new techniques, plus make new friends from across the Northwest. 

Aside from the in-depth education and networking opportunities, there is a themed Fun Party with Silent Auction items and raffle prizes. We conclude our event with the President’s Awards Banquet where we reward excellence from our 2025 Image Competition and celebrate all the winners and our members achievements.

Our four featured speakers come from across the nation to present and inspire for this in-person event – and provide a unique experience with access to information and resources that online cannot compete with.

INNOVATE is Washington’s Photography Conference – bringing education, inspiration and the best community dedicated to excellence in photography.

Register for the entire weekend (4 instructions, Fun Party, Banquet meal) for $249. Come join us this Spring!

Hotel Reservations: 

Hilton Garden Inn, 1800 NW Gilman Blvd, Issaquah, WA 98027

To make reservations - $139/ 1 King suite or $139/ 2 Queen suite 

 



The Professional Photographers of Washington

27088 Ohio Ave NE
Kingston, WA 98346

(360) 818-4348



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