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  • 10.23.06 - Business & Arts Degree Changes:

    Changing requirements will allow more members to gain this degree.

  • 07.14.06 - How to run a PPA style print competition: Go to the member download area and download and print out how your affiliate should run a PPA style Print Competition.
  • 07.01.06 - 2006-2007 Approved Budget: Approved budget for fiscal year 2006-2007 is now online in the Members Only download area.
  • 01.13.06 - Charles Jones - 3/15/1955 -1/13/2006: Charles Jones passed this morning, peacefully in his sleep.See the full story for the funeral arrangements.
  • 09.28.05 - Pro Photo West Available for Download!: ATTENTION EVERYONE--even Non-Members! PROPHOTOWEST, the quarterly magazine of Professional Photographers of California, THIS ISSUE ONLY, is available on this Website. Simply CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD PDF  and enjoy 20+ pages of outstanding articles, announcements and other contemporary photographic information. Additionally, all of the vendor advertisements are available. THEY SUPPORT US! LET'S SUPPORT THEM!
  • 08.04.05 - HUNDREDS HAVE THIS PRICELESS OPPORTUNITY BUT NEVER DISCOVER IT: The Photographic Business and Arts Degree was established by the Professional Photographers of California to encourage members to continue their professional education and to recognize those members who have completed the educational requirements for the degree.

    Many of our members have completed this program. Find out how you can take advantage of this valuable benefit. Click the headline for the full story....
  • 07.13.05 - GALEN METZ STEPS DOWN AS PPC EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATOR: Galen Metz, PPC Executive Administrator for the past few years, announced he was stepping down from the position at the San Francisco State Board Meeting Monday, July 11th, 2005. Click the headline for more information.
  • 06.25.05 - 2005 Professional Photographer’s Awards Bestowed by International Photographic Counsel:
  • 05.04.05 - PHOTOGRAPHERS HONORED AT ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET:
    Many of our State Photographers were honored by Professional Photographers of California at a very elegant Black and White ball! Click the headline to read the full story. 
  • 04.20.05 - SAN DIEGO PHOTOGRAPHER SELECTED TO RECEIVE LEADERSHIP AWARD AT THE UNITED NATIONS: The International Photographic Council (IPC), a non-governmental organization of the United Nations, has announced the recipients of its 7th annual Professional Photographer Leadership Awards. Tony Corbell will receive the Leadership Award on May 11th in New York. Click the headline to read the full story.
  • 04.10.05 - THE WINNING IMAGE:
    James Wood is a platform speaker at ProPhoto Expo - April 26-30th. Click on the headline for the full story.
  • 04.10.05 - Children + Digital Imaging +Creativity + Money, Money, Money!:
    Donna and Doug Jirsa are presenting a class on this subject at ProPhoto Expo. Click the headline for the full story. 
  • 03.25.05 - PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHERS OF CALIFORNIA'S WEBSITE RECEIVES NATIONAL RECOGNITION!: Professional Photographers of California’s website received Second Place in PPA’s Annual Affiliate Communications Competition. Click on the headline for the full story.
  • 03.09.05 - DON'T GET CAUGHT WITHOUT A RELEASE!: Do you need a model release?  A property release?  Sample forms are now available for MEMBERS ONLY in the Photo Tips section.  Please log into the Members Only area to download a sample form.
  • 02.14.05 - Napa Photographer Receives First Place Award At Recent Conference:
    Lisa Jaeger, Photographer and Graphic Artist for the Napa Chamber of Commerce, recently attended a Conference for Chamber Professionals. At the conference she was awarded First Place for the Chamber's E-Newsletter in the Marketing Communications Competition. Click the headline to read the full story.
  • 02.12.05 - Remembering Dean Collins:
    PPA has created this weblog to allow his many friends to post their favorite remembrances, or to share their words of condolence with others.
  • 02.05.05 - Memorial Service for Dean Collins:
    The Memorial Service for Dean Collins will be on Saturday, February 12th at the Sonrise Community Church. The service will start at 12:00 p.m.
    Click the Headline for more information and a link to the Dean Collins Project.
  • 02.02.05 - Photographic Community Loses Another Great Mentor: Dean Collins passed away at his home in San Diego on February 2, 2005. He was 51 years old. Click on the Headline for more information.
  • 01.14.05 - WEDDING SCAM ALERT!!!:

    From Bernie Huth of Huth & Booth Photographic Artists.
    I wanted to alert you to a scam which could cost an unsuspecting wedding vendor some hard-earned cash. I first heard about it from someone affiliated with a wedding coordinators group, and published a warning in our Newsletter to the videographers who are members of BAPVA (Bay Area Professional Videographers Association).

  • 12.19.04 - Affiliate Posts Images to Gallery!: AIM recently submitted their images to be posted in the Photo Gallery!
  • 12.01.04 - Dean Collins Update: Tony Corbell here in San Diego. Along with Skip Cohen from Rangefinder, Nick Vedros from Kansas City and Gary Burns, Dean's business partner, we were able to spend this afternoon with Dean at his home here in San Diego.
  • 10.06.04 - House Approves PPA-Supported Copyright Legislation: From PPA Copyright Newsletter
  • 10.05.04 - Welcome To The Newest Affilliate - LAPPVA: Membership Chair Carlos Lozano introduced a new affiliate to Professional Photographers of California on Monday, October 4th in Napa.
  • 10.04.04 - Remembering Don Blair:

Announcements

  • 03.10.08 - 2008 April Board Meeting: April 13/14, 2008
  • 02.08.08 - WEST COAST SCHOOL SPECIAL! - Two Days Only - Lowest Price EVER! $995: Register NOW!
  • 01.31.08 - 2008 Print Results: Online now - Print Results from the competition
  • 12.04.07 - PPA Regional & PPC Print Competition - 2008: Dates: Jan 29/30, 2008 - Location: Ramada Plaza Hotel, San Diego, CA
  • 10.04.07 - Kevin Kubota Boot Camp: Don't Miss Kevin Kubota's Digital Boot Camp -- Portland Oregon Nov 5 2007
  • 09.18.07 - California Sunday and Monday 2007: A Time for Learning and Growing! Just $99 for a full day of Education!
  • 09.03.07 - PPC President's Welcome: Welcome to PPC
  • 08.07.07 - Carlos Lozano Honored: Honorary Masters Degree Awarded to Carlos Lozano
  • 07.31.07 - Nominations for 2008:

     Are you interested in being nominated for the Executive Board of PPC for the year 2008-2009?  Click on this announcement for all the details on how to submit your name for consideration.  Deadline is August 6th to get your name in.

  • 05.16.07 - Installation Banquet 2007: Installation banquet July 22, 2007
  • 03.22.07 - PPC Magazine Shines in Nationwide Contest: PPC Editor Donna Jirsa takes Frst Place! NCPP Editor Peg Jackson wins 3rd Place! PPRE Editor Karna Roa wins 2nd Place! PPGBA webmaster Julie Olson wins 3rd Place! Click headline for details
  • 01.12.07 - 2007 Print Competition High Scores:

     Print Competition High Scores

  • 01.10.07 - 2007 Print Competition Results:

    Print Scores now online in Members Only Section - Member Download area

  • 07.25.06 - Bradley S. Erdosi - Member Benefit Vendor: See the new member benefit vendor recently approved at the July Board Meeting.
  • 06.20.06 - Calendar Events: Be sure to keep checking the calendar section for upcoming events, classes, meetings, and more.
  • 05.03.06 - Business Manager Selected: We Have a Permanent Business Manager:  Roger Daines
  • 01.23.06 - Service Merits Form Online: Use the online form to submit your qualifying service merits.  Click here to log into the members only section and submit your service merits.
  • 07.11.05 - Remember all the FUN we had in Yosemite: Join Us for the Fun! The last Destination Board meeting was held in January in Death Valley.  Did you know that at least 8 of the images taken at that Board Meeting were Merit Prints in the recent PPA Regional Print Competition! Click on the headline for more information.
  • 05.11.05 - WEST COAST SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY:
    Why Should You Go?
    “Increasing profits, while still maintaining the creative thrill of photography is a main focus of mine at this time. Attending West Coast School this past year was a major boost in obtaining this goal. Beyond the creative inspiration was financial inspiration. I spent an entire week surrounded by other successful photographers and hearing their success stories and marketing ideas. I was able to go home from the week and implement many of those ideas, which resulted in increased passion and increased profits. I am anxiously awaiting the next West Coast School and plan on making it an annual event.”
     - Charlene McKay, McKay Photography, Sacramento, CA
  • 01.13.05 - New Benefits Announced at January Board Meeting: As we are continuing to develop and expand our member benefits to this association we will be posting in the member benefits section of the website additional benefits for our members.  This includes Health, Life, Equipment, and Disability Insurance.  We have also located a new merchant services processor that not only has exceptional discount rates, but will work with the home based businesses.  Stay Tuned, Extreme Changes Ahead.
  • 10.18.04 - Napa Board Meeting Photos Now In The Photo Gallery: Please email your photos to lisa@prophotoca.com to be included in the photo gallery.
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