Maryland Professional Photographers Association

08/27/2026

Our annual picnic is just around the corner, make sure you register today! We will also have a table for a gear yard sale. You never know who might be looking for what you have collecting dust!
https://www.marylandppa.com/event-6752905

08/19/2026

September's member led program is just around the corner! Sign up here:

Join the Nause-Waiwash Band of Indians for a powerful, family-friendly celebration of Indigenous culture, heritage, and community. Now in its 33rd year, this annual festival offers the public a rare opportunity to learn directly from the descendants of the Choptank and Nanticoke peoples—Dorchester...

08/15/2026

Time to register for our annual picnic! MDPPA is providing the main course, please bring a side, dessert or drinks. See the event for all the details!

This casual gathering is all about spending time together, catching up with fellow photographers, meeting new friends, and enjoying our photography community outside of our regular programs.

08/10/2026

Tomorrow we are pleased to welcome Jordan Berg CPP to teach us! Make sure you sign up! Free for members 🙂

https://www.marylandppa.com/event-6607014

07/28/2026

MDPPA is excited for tomorrow's program with Kenny Epps. This is a handson/portfolio building program. Bring your camera and your creative, happy self and join us.

04/01/2026

Join Us on April 16-18 for the 2026 MDPPA Annual Convention!

Grow your business, refine your craft, and connect with fellow professionals at the Wilde Lake Center in Columbia, Maryland.

➜Get a jump on the festivities with Strategic Marketing: How To Reach Clients Before They Search, a full-day PPA-merited Pre-Convention Program on April 16 (separate fee applies).

➜Go all in on Day 1 of the convention with The Complete Guide To Wedding Photography: From Booking to Capture.

➜We'll still be going strong on Day 2, with Shoot With Purpose. Sell With Confidence, a half-day program to wrap up this year's event.

The Convention is FREE to members! Join today and Convention is included in your membershp fee!

Don't miss this opportunity to learn from experienced educators, strengthen connections, and experience the value of your MDPPA community.

Register today! https://mdppa.org/

03/26/2026

MDPPA 2026 Convention Is Almost Here!

Enjoy two days of learning and networking with fellow photographers, plus a full-day pre-con class to kick off the event.

Convention starts with an all-day pre-con class, then barrels full-steam ahead with another 1.5 days of engaging and informative programs.

➼ PPA-Merited Pre-Con Class: April 16, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

"Strategic Marketing: How to Reach Clients Before They Search," with Jeff Poole, M.Photog.,Cr.

➼ Convention Day 1: April 17, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

"The Complete Guide to Wedding Photography: From Booking to Capture," with Andre Brown, Cr.Photog.

➼ Convention Day 2: April 18, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

"Shoot With Purpose. Sell with Confidence," with Lori Poole, M.Photog.,M.Wed.Photog.,Cr.

Convention Day 1 and Day 2 are FREE for MDPPA members. If you're not already a member, join before you register!

Get all the details, then register for one, two or all three days today! https://mdppa.org/

03/24/2026

MDPPA 2026 Convention Day 2: Shoot With Purpose. Sell With Confidence by Lori Poole, M.Wed.Photog.,Cr.

Convention wraps up with a half-day program designed to help you level up your business.

➜ Part 1: The Psychology of Sales
➜ Part 2: Posing Fluency for Boudior & Beyond

★ When: April 18, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
★ Where: Wilde Lake Center, Columbia, MD
★ Cost: FREE for MDPPA members; $125 for PPA members and visiting guests

Not a member yet? Join MDPPA and attend Convention for free!

Register today! https://marylandppa.com/event-6567094

03/23/2026

MDPPA 2026 Convention: Day 1
The Complete Guide to Wedding Photography with Andre Brown, Cr.Photog.

Get a full day of education on Day 1 of the MDPPA 2026 Convention:

➜ Morning: Learn the foundation of a profitable wedding photography business
➜ Afternoon: Watch Andre demonstrate how he executes a wedding shoot

★ When: April 17, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
★ Where: Wilde Lake Center, Columbia, MD
★ Cost: FREE for MDPPA members; $125 for PPA members and visiting guests

Register today! https://marylandppa.com/event-6566988

03/23/2026

Get a jump on MDPPA's 2026 Convention with this full-day pre-con class from Jeff Poole, M.Photog.,Cr.

➜ Learn the difference between active and passive marketing
➜ Build an effective funnel that generates and converts leads
➜ Earn a PPA merit

★ When: April 16, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
★ Where: Wilde Lake Center, Columbia, MD
★ Price: $99 for MDPPA and PPA members; $149 for visiting guests

Not yet a member? Join now and Convention is Free!

Register today! https://marylandppa.com/event-6566829