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Education is the key to PPW!  

We have several events yearly that offer incredible speakers on various topics to help the professional photographer.


 The Spring Educational Conference - INNOVATE -is around April and provides the association's members an event to come together to enjoy old and new friends. The day before this event our Annual Image Competition takes place. Hired judges are brought in to judge and critique our images with the 12 Elements of Merited Print as a guide. 


We hold a Fall Event around October to give a stimulating break from the photographer's busy season of High School seniors and families, for example. 


During the year, each PPW District holds meetings four times a year in the their area. To learn about these events besides here on our website, The Washington Photographer Journal comes out four times a year. Within the pages of the journal, you will also learn about the workings of PPW and informational articles about our industry. 

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Coming Events

Upcoming events

  • Business Advisory Board Meeting

    • 08 Apr 2024
    • 10 Mar 2025
    • 12 sessions
    • via Zoom
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    The Advisory Board

    The Advisory Board is PPW’s monthly business mastermind program that meets on Zoom, 2nd Monday of each month at 7:00pm. Exchange ideas and tackle the problems that are holding you back. 

    Content will include business discussion, accountability, problem solving, "hot seat" discussion, feedback, quarterly planning, mentorship, and guest speakers.

    Join us to take your business to new heights! You will earn 1 business merit for every 3 meetings you attend. 

    Register today!

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  • Image Critique Show Live - PPW Image Competition Prep

    • 21 Nov 2024
    • 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
    • on Zoom
    Register


    'Image Critique Show' Live - PPW Image Competition Prep

    Thursday, November, 21, 2024 6pm - 8:30pm

    Join us and enter the Image Critique Show with Jeff Johnson and Rick Avalos.

    This is an opportunity to have your potential 2025 PPW competition entries critiqued by professional Jurors live. The Image Critique Show will feature up to two images that you are considering for entry in next year's annual image competition. This is limited to the first 30 images and up to 2 images, now 4 images by any single maker.

    Registration is OPEN for submissions! 

    Enter Here Today! 

    Submission deadline is Saturday, Nov 16th at 11:59pm. Submission link and image requirements are provided after payment is remitted.

    Live on November 21st 6PM - 8:30PM. $20.00 per image entry fee.

    Questions? Contact Lance Johnson

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  • SW District Zoom: Coffee, Cameras & Conversation

    • 26 Nov 2024
    • 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
    • on Zoom
    Register

     Register for Zoom Link

    for the

    'Coffee, Cameras and Conversation'


    Here in the Southwest District, we believe it is our mission to become better creatives. Join us for a monthly SW PPW (virtual) gathering, ‘Coffee, Cameras and Conversation’ where we can connect and get to know our other PPW members and share on the journey to better. Normally, we meet every fourth Tuesday morning at 9am.

    No pressure to attend, the cost is free – just your time. Plan to join in the fun with Joni Atkinson (simply_statedphotography@wavecable.com) and register today and we will send you the link to join.  You may register at ppw.org/comingevents or click the Register for Zoom Link on this email.

    Everything is better fully caffeinated!

    A confirmation email will be sent with the Zoom Link after you register.  Please keep the zoom link handy.

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  • Winter Board Meeting (Via Zoom)

    • 26 Jan 2025
    • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • Via Zoom
    Register


    We will be meeting via Zoom on Jan 26 at 1pm

    Reports and motions are due on Jan 16th.

    Board meetings are open to all members. Board members, please, register so we know you are attending.

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  • 2025 INNOVATE - Washington's Photo Conference

    • 05 Apr 2025
    • 8:30 AM
    • 06 Apr 2025
    • 11:00 PM
    • Hilton Garden Inn in Issaquah, WA



    Mark your calendar for the 2025 INNOVATE Spring Conference – sponsored by the Professional Photographers of Washington. This the biggest photography conference in the state and annually brings in speakers from across the nation to teach and inspired image makers in the Northwest.

    This year will be no exception – and the focus (pardon the pun) will be even more hands-on education for everyone – so with camera in hand - attendees will gain more to level up their photography in 2025!

    Whether it is creative, technical or business related - or just finding the best community of photographers – there is something for everyone this year.

    Watch this space for more information – plus details for the image competition in March 9th (watch for categories and deadlines for submissions)and the intensive pre-conference on Friday, April 4th!

    All of this happens at the Hilton Garden Inn in Issaquah, WA - easy to get to and just off Interstate 90.

    Watch all our platforms for the details as we roll them out – but for now – 

    SAVE THE DATE!! -  April 5-6, 2025!

    INNOVATE is sponsored by the Professional Photographers of Washington, an affiliate of PPA.

    Program Refund/Cancellation Policies: Withdrawal from attending may be made by written request no later than 30 calendar days prior to the event and is subject to a $50 administration fee. Withdrawal fewer than 30 calendar days prior to the event is non-refundable. PPW reserves the right to cancel courses or refuse admission to any attendee. In case of a cancellation by PPW, the attendee will receive a full refund. Returned checks incur a $25 service fee. 

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PPW AnNual Educational Conference

Innovate is Washington's yearly photography conference and Image Competition that is held at different locations throughout the state. We take pride in offering diverse programs where you can learn from some of the best educators in the industry. In addition to education we also offer fun and fellowship with our 'Fun Party'. This social event also includes fundraising so we can continue to offer great programs and scholarships for our members and support our growing organization. Our President's Banquet will conclude this years conference where we will be honoring and recognizing members for their achievements. The winners of this years Image Competition will also be revealed - this is an event you don't want to miss. Check back for further information. See you there!

PPW  Image Competition

If photography is an important part of your life, don't miss the biggest PPW event of the year!

Entering your state competition is one of the best ways to push yourself to be more. You'll learn where you stand—how your photography matches up with your peers. You'll learn about the 12 Elements of a Merit Image, and start incorporating them into your daily photography. You'll learn what it takes to create a merit image and if you stick with it, you may be a Trophy or Award Winner. To see what they are check them out on Trophy & Award Goals.

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