Professional Photographers Guild of Houston

08/18/2026

Welcome!

08/17/2026

🚨 LAST MINUTE! Tomorrow is the day! 📸🦜

There’s still time to join us for an inspiring PPGH Evening Meeting with Greg Lavaty: Never Enough Wildlife Photos.

Travel through 16 years of wildlife photography adventures as Greg shares incredible destinations, unforgettable encounters, behind-the-scenes stories, and the lessons he’s learned photographing wildlife around the world.

Whether you photograph wildlife or simply love photography, this is a great opportunity to learn from another photographer, connect with our Houston photography community, and leave inspired to create something new.

📅 Tomorrow, Tuesday, August 18
⏰ 5:30 PM–9:00 PM
📍 Hampton Inn
5820 Katy Freeway, Houston, TX 77007

⚡ Last-minute plans are sometimes the best ones. Come join us!

👉 Learn more & register at PPGH.org

08/17/2026

📸 **Ready to challenge yourself and grow as a photographer?**

The **PPGH August Image Competition** is coming up!

Image Competition is more than entering a photograph. It’s an opportunity to look at your work differently, strengthen your technical skills, push your creativity, and receive constructive feedback that can help you grow.

✨ Challenge yourself
📷 Improve your technical skills
💡 Jumpstart your creativity
💬 Receive constructive feedback
🏆 Compete for PPGH awards

📅 **Tuesday, August 25, 2026**
⏰ **7:00 PM – 9:00 PM**
💻 **Online**

Whether you’re new to image competition or have competed before, bring the work you’re proud of and keep pushing yourself forward.

👉 Learn more at **PPGH.org**

08/02/2026

08/02/2026

Happy Birthday!!

07/26/2026

🌿📸 Where can a camera take you?

For Greg Lavaty, it led from a career in the chemical industry to photographing wildlife across the globe and leading photography expeditions on six continents.

Join PPGH for "Never Enough Wildlife Photos," an inspiring evening filled with breathtaking wildlife images, unforgettable stories, and practical insights from 16 years of photographing birds and wildlife throughout the United States, Central America, South America, the Caribbean, Asia, and Africa.

You'll hear the stories behind the images and discover:
🦅 The challenges and rewards of wildlife photography
🌎 Behind-the-scenes adventures from remote locations around the world
📷 Tips and lessons learned from years of photographing wildlife in diverse environments
✨ Inspiration to see nature, travel, and photography through a new lens

Whether you're passionate about wildlife photography, love to travel, or simply want to grow as a photographer, this presentation will leave you inspired for your next adventure.

🗓 Tuesday, August 18, 2026
🕠 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM

💡 Bring note-taking materials and join us for an evening of inspiration, education, and community.

Learn more and register at PPGH.org.

07/24/2026

📸 Ready to challenge yourself and grow as a photographer?

Join us for the PPGH July Image Competition, an online event designed to help photographers strengthen their skills, spark creativity, and learn through constructive feedback.

Whether this is your first competition or you’ve entered before, every submitted image is an opportunity to see your work differently, refine your technique, and keep moving forward.

📅 Tuesday, July 28, 2026
⏰ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
💻 Online at PrintCompetition.com

Submit your images, join the conversation, and grow alongside a community of photographers who understand the journey.

✨ Challenge yourself
✨ Improve your technical skills
✨ Jumpstart your creativity

Visit PPGH.org for event details.

07/23/2026

📸 Ready to challenge yourself and grow as a photographer?

Join us for the **PPGH July Image Competition**, an online event designed to help photographers strengthen their skills, spark creativity, and learn through constructive feedback.

Whether this is your first competition or you’ve entered before, every submitted image is an opportunity to see your work differently, refine your technique, and keep moving forward.

📅 Tuesday, July 28, 2026
⏰ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
💻 Online at PrintCompetition.com

Submit your images, join the conversation, and grow alongside a community of photographers who understand the journey.

✨ Challenge yourself
✨ Improve your technical skills
✨ Jumpstart your creativity

Visit **PPGH.org** for event details.

07/14/2026

📸 Great commercial photography doesn't happen by accident. It starts with the right client experience.

Join **Kenny Richard** for an evening packed with practical strategies to elevate your photography business from the first client conversation to the final image delivery.

You'll discover:
✔️ How to create a premium client experience
✔️ Choosing the right gear without overspending
✔️ Camera settings for real-world commercial work
✔️ A streamlined Lightroom & Photoshop workflow
✔️ What it takes to create merit-worthy images

Whether you're building your commercial portfolio or looking to refine your client experience, this PPGH meeting will leave you with practical techniques you can use immediately.

📅 Tuesday, July 21, 2026
🕠 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Hampton Inn & Suites
5820 Katy Freeway, Houston, TX 77007

Seats are limited. Register today at **PPGH.org**.
https://ppgh.org/events/2026-07-21-meeting

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