Arizona Professional Photographers Association

05/26/2026

✨ Under the stars with fellow photographers ✨

The AZPPA Payson Milky Way Meetup is almost here! Join us June 13th at Willow Springs Lake for a relaxed evening of astrophotography, community, and dark skies along Arizona’s beautiful Mogollon Rim.

Whether you’re experienced with Milky Way photography or still learning, this meetup is a great opportunity to:
📸 Practice night photography
🌌 Capture stunning skies
🤝 Meet other photographers
📷 Compare gear and techniques
🏕 Camping available nearby
🏨 Hotel options available in Payson
🚗 Willow Springs Lake is about 30 minutes from Payson

FREE for AZPPA Members
Non-Members: $45
Register at: arizonappa.com

⚠️ Only 25 spots available!

05/19/2026

🌌 Calling all night-sky photographers! 🌌
Join AZPPA on June 13th for an unforgettable Milky Way Meetup at beautiful Willow Springs Lake near Payson, Arizona!

✨ Photograph the Milky Way under some of Arizona’s darkest skies
✨ Connect with fellow photographers
✨ Share gear, settings, and techniques
✨ Enjoy a fun evening under the stars

📍 Willow Springs Lake
📅 June 13, 2026
🕡 6:30 PM until ?
🚗 About 30 minutes from Payson

FREE for AZPPA Members
Non-Members: $45
Register at: www.arizonappa.com

⚠️ Limited to only 25 spots!

05/15/2026

Excited to share some of our members work from a recent meetup!

AZPPA offers meetups as an opportunity to get together, photograph, network, talk shop with fellow photogs, and have fun! Check us out at arizonappa.com

05/12/2026

05/11/2026

Let’s photograph the garden before it gets too hot 🌵📸

Join AZPPA for a meetup at the Desert Botanical Garden on May 12 from 6:00–7:30 pm. Come create, connect, and enjoy a relaxed evening shooting in one of Arizona’s most beautiful locations.

This day is extra special—it’s a DBG Community Day, which means pay-what-you-can admission. It’s designed to make the garden accessible to everyone, and we love being part of that 💛

Reserve your spot with the garden here:
https://dbg.org/events/community-day-pay-what-you-can-day/2026-05-12/

Then RSVP to us at [email protected]

See you there!

05/08/2026

Join us for a beautiful evening at the Desert Botanical Garden 🌸📸

AZPPA is hosting a meetup on May 12 from 6:00–7:30 pm, and it’s the perfect chance to get out, photograph the gardens, and connect with other creatives before the summer heat kicks in.

Even better—this is a Community Day at DBG, which means it’s a pay-what-you-can event. It opens the doors for anyone who may not otherwise be able to attend, making it a really special and inclusive experience 💛

Spots at the garden do require advance registration, so be sure to reserve your entry here:
https://dbg.org/events/community-day-pay-what-you-can-day/2026-05-12/

Once you’re registered, send us a quick RSVP at [email protected] so we know you’re coming.
We’d love to see you there!

05/05/2026

Tonight’s the night! 🎉

Join us for AZPPA Image Critique + our Cinco de Mayo themed watch party.

Come hang out, learn from professional critiques, and connect with other photographers.

📍 Phoenix Photo Studios or Zoom
⏰ 6–9 pm
🔗 arizonappa.com

See you tonight!

05/02/2026

We’re just a few days away! 🎉

Join us for Image Critique Night + our Cinco de Mayo watch party at Phoenix Photo Studios.
Or join us on Zoom!

📅May 5, 2026 | 6–9 pm
🔗 arizonappa.com

05/01/2026

Image Critique is a great way to get your work in front of the eyes of real live PPA judges. This will help you fine tune your work for bigger competitions like state competions or Merit Image Review with PPA. Don't wait, get your images in before Sunday. May 3rd!