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California-based wedding photographer Chris J. Evans has learned that imperfect photos can sometimes perfectly capture the vibe of the event. It's about excellence, not perfection, he argues. ppa.com/ppmag/articles/beaut…
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Maternity clients often don't feel comfortable in their own changing bodies, much less in front of a camera. Photographer Erika Thiele discusses how to build trust during portrait sessions with expectant moms. ppa.com/ppmag/articles/emoti…
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Don't forget! Our 30 Under 30 Awards application deadline is June 15 - apply today 👉 ppa.com/30-under-30 Nominees may come from any part of the photography industry and you can self-nominate as well. Here is more information on this program 👉 ppa.com/articles/why-ppas-30…
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Mind you, the order was placed yesterday. 😆 Too excited to get hands on some new goodies. What was the last piece of gear you ordered? 📸
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Photographer @MeredithRyncarz is used to restarting her photography business in a new place every few years since her husband serves in the U.S. military. As a result, she's an expert on the process and shares lessons learned on PhotoVision. ppa.com/ppmag/articles/have-…
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Mark Edward Harris, @MEHphoto, tests the broad capability of the new Sigma, @Sigma_Photo, 35mm F1.4 DG II Art lens in Hot Springs, Arkansas. ppa.com/ppmag/articles/one-l…
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Submit your application to teach a Fall Photography Workshop by July 17! ppa.com/events/photography-w… Instructors receive these perks ⬇ ➡ Earn 2 speaking merits per workshop taught (maximum of two per PPA Workshop season). ➡ Network and connect with peers near you. Apply now 👆
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Tyler Rickenbach, @TylerDBach, puts the Sony (@SonyElectronics) a7 V through its paces and finds it an excellent hybrid for an affordable price. ppa.com/ppmag/articles/a-hug…
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Wedding, family and high school senior portrait photographer Adam Mueller of @muellerphoto1 describes how he takes his clients through his same-day in-person sales process. and why it works so well. ppa.com/ppmag/articles/from-…
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Tune in LIVE for a Q&A with Rich Newell and Booray Perry on what's new for International Photographic Competition 2027! 📺 They'll go over this year’s entry expectations and the path to live judging at #ImagingUSA 2027. Bring your questions and join us ➡️ youtube.com/live/E3hUjm7WaB4
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As part of our 2-Year Podcast Anniversary Celebration, we're revisiting one of our favorite episodes featuring Adobe evangelist Julieanne Kost, @julieannekost. Listen to the clip here ➡️ ppa.com/podcast You can watch the full episode over on PhotoVision! 📺
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Celebrate Pride Month with simple, practical ways photographers can create a more inclusive client experience through language, posing, forms, and everyday workflow. ppa.com/articles/inclusive-p…
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Ashley Mason's unique, black-and-white, editorial style of child portrait photography makes her brand stand out. Why not expand that brand to other markets using contract photographers, she thought? ppa.com/ppmag/articles/level…
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Dragonfly, a Focused Research Organization, is building this massive array of Canon lenses, dubbed Mothra, to act as a telescope capable of revealing the hidden gases of the cosmic web. ppa.com/ppmag/articles/out-t…
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Architecture and design photographer Ryan Hainey recently released his new book "Midwest Home," a collection of photos featuring some of the homes he's photographed across the Midwest. ppa.com/ppmag/articles/at-ho…
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Pursuing a PPA degree is a journey that benefits photographers in many ways. Receive feedback on your work and share your knowledge with a community of photographers eager to grow. Learn more about our degree program ➡️ ppa.com/articles/ppa-benefit…
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Last Call for our 30 Under 30 Awards - the deadline is June 15! 📅🚨 ppa.com/30-under-30 Nominees may come from any part of the photography industry and you can self-nominate as well. Here is more information on this program 👉 ppa.com/articles/why-ppas-30…
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We're celebrating two years of the Professional Photographer podcast! 🎙️🎉 To commemorate this milestone, we are taking a look back at some of our favorite moments of the pod - stay tuned for upcoming episodes. ➡️ ppa.com/podcast
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Cherokee Nation citizen Cody Hammer uses photography to convey his community's stories and to create portraits that will be passed down through the generations. ppa.com/ppmag/articles/photo…
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