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President's Message

It was great seeing many of you in Issaquah at our annual Innovate conference, with attendance up double-digits over last year's event! We had great speakers, good times, and representation ranging from brand-new members attending their first event to folks who have been around for decades and are continuing to give back to the photography world. A hearty thank you goes out to Rob Behm and his team of volunteers, who all contributed hours of their time and labor to make the event a success. Well done!

Watch our events list on the PPW website as we roll into the summer months. In addition to education, we have opportunities to gather with other members in less formal settings to get to know each other and talk about photography. Things are happening around the state. I enjoyed meeting up with several members in Spokane in late April. As I write this, plans are coming together for our presence at Glazer's PhotoFest in Seattle at the end of May. Everything that PPW does happens because PPW members make it happen. Have an idea? Let's talk about it and see if we can make it happen. Many great things have started with someone thinking "Wouldn't it be cool if..."

We're in strange economic times, with taxes, tariffs, and the stock market bouncing around as often as Instagram influencers post selfies. We don't know what will change in the coming weeks and months, and we don't know how that will impact our photography businesses. By staying connected with other photographers (such as PPW members), we can share our experiences and find solutions as things evolve.

I'm honored that you elected me as PPW's President. I look forward to working together to elevate photography and photographers in Washington. Don't hesitate to contact your District Representatives, me, or another Board member if you have an idea or concern. What we collectively gain from PPW reflects on our collective contributions. Let's do this.

Aaron Hockley, M.Photog.Cr., CPP, AFP
2025 PPW President
(360) 818-4449

Aaron Hockley, M.Photog.Cr., CPP, AFP

Leadership of PPW

The governing body of the Professional Photographers of Washington, Inc. is a Board. The Board shall consist of an Executive Board composed of the elected Officers of the Association, the Immediate Past President, plus an elected District Representative from each District of the PPW as set forth in the PPW Bylaws.

The President, with the help and approval of the Board, shall appoint all Committee Chairs of this Association and committees are for advisory purposes only, but are always available for additional help or further questions.

Executive Board

President

Aaron Hockley

(360) 818-4449

Vice President

Chris Wood

(509) 232-9071

Chairman

Andrew Crain

(206) 242-1440

Secretary

Kevin Hellriegel

(253) 631-2901

Executive Manager

Faye Johnson

(360) 509-6994

Treasurer

John Crowley

(509) 481-7175

Committee Chairs

Membership Chair

Kim Clark

(509) 531-9087

Citations & Merits Chair

Julie Fitzpatrick (2018- current)

(360) 748-4361

Life Member Chair

Steve Conner

(503)939-1215

2026 Conference Chair

Vacant

Marketing Chair

Carla Conrad

(253) 249-3039

Webmaster

Faye Johnson

(360) 509-6994

Social Media Chair

Karissa Blunck

(360( 790-6207

Journal Editor

Adelle Lines

509-828-7822

Education Chair

Chris Wooley

(509) 688-7960

Parliamentarian

Chris Wooley

(509) 688-7960

PPW Scholarships

Marie Martineau-Sandberg

(360) 456-6443

Investment Chair

Larry Ikenberry

(360)943-7208

Districts and district Representatives

Washington is divided into four districts which are made up of the following counties, except where noted otherwise:

Southwest -

Grays Harbor, Mason, Thurston, Pacific, Lewis, Cowlitz, Clark Skamania & Wahkiakum, Clahham, Jefferson & Kitsap

Jim Skintauy (2023- current)

(408) 591-1967

Northwest -

Whatcom, San Juan & Island & Snohomish & King & Pierce

Lara Grauer (2021-current)
(206) 724-2177

Central -

Okanogan, Chelan, Douglas and Grant, Yakima, Kittitas, & Klickitat

Lance Johnson (2021 - Current)
(509) 952-1619

Stephen Wolfe (2022 - Current)
(509) 969-2273

Eastern -

Whitman, Franklin, Benton, Walla Walla, Columbia, Garfield & Asotin, Ferry, Stevens, Pend Oreille, Lincoln, Spokane & Adams

Misty Olson (2025 - current)
(509)638-8644

Mykela Faulconer
(509) 220-4173

PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHERS OF AMERICA COUNCILORS IN WASHINGTON STATE

PPW is an affiliate of the Professional Photographers of America and the councilors represent them and can answer any questions about PPA.

PPA is truly a member-owned and member-run organization. PPA members govern the organization through representatives in the PPA Council. Council members are:

• Nominated and elected every 3 years by members in their state

• Active members in PPA (Full, Additional Full, Life, or Retired)

• Charged with representing PPA by attending state and local association meeting

• Required to attend one annual meeting held at Imaging USA

• Prepared to handle Association business, which may include Bylaws and Adopted Procedure changes and the election of the PPA Board of Directors and/or its nominating Committee.