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We're the Oregon Professional Photographers Association, and we provide professional development for serious photographers.

04/10/2026

This three-part, hands-on workshop is less than a month away! Register now so you can be part of this amazing experience!

04/07/2026

Have you been meaning to get better at LinkedIn? Or just learn about it at all? This workshop will teach you about it AND have hands-on work time! AND you a get a new headshot!
Scan the code or check our events page to register!

04/01/2026

The moment’s here… it’s GO time! 🎉
OPPA’s Annual Open Print Competition is happening TODAY!

Judging kicks off 4:00 PM Pacific! Tune in to cheer on your fellow photographers and take in every bit of insight from our incredible panel of judges.

Want to follow along? Here’s how:

Watch Live on the Game Day App
Head over to printcompetition.com and launch the Game Day app to see images, scores, and live judge commentary as it all unfolds. (And yes—it’s completely free!)

Listen In via Zoom
Prefer to just listen? Jump into the Zoom call and catch every critique and conversation.

Call: (253) 215-8782
Meeting ID: 895 0812 9060
Passcode: 615653

A huge congratulations to everyone who entered—putting your work out there takes courage, and that alone is worth celebrating. 👏

Didn’t enter this time? No problem—you’ll still get so much out of watching live. Seeing how judges evaluate images in real time is one of the best ways to sharpen your eye and elevate your own work.

We’re so glad you’re part of this community—let’s make it a great day!

Judging kicks off at 4:00 PM Pacific! Tune in to cheer on your fellow photographers and take in every bit of insight from our incredible panel of judges.

03/31/2026

Reminder… time is almost up!

There’s still time to enter the 1st Installment of the 2026 OPPA Image Invitational—but not for long!

📅 Deadline: April 1, 2026
🕔 5:00 AM PST
📍 Submit your images via PrintCompetition.com

✨ Enter up to six images
✨ Open to all photographers
✨ Judged using the 12 Elements of a Merit Image

🎥 Live Judging – April 1 at 4:00 PM PST
Watch an incredible panel in action:
Lisa Dillon (Jury Chair)
Aaron Hockley
Betsy Bird
Angela Hughes
Kenzie Hunter

Even if you’re not entering, this is a great chance to learn—and it’s free to watch via the Game Day App.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of it!

03/27/2026

🚨 Attention ALL Photographers! 🚨

Just a quick reminder… the deadline is almost here!

There’s still time to enter the 1st Installment of the 2026 OPPA Image Invitational—but not for long.

⏰ Submission Deadline: April 1, 2026 at 5:00 AM PST
Make sure your images are uploaded to PrintCompetition.com before the cutoff.

✨ Enter up to six images
✨ Judged using the 12 Elements of a Merit Image
✨ Open to all photographers
✨ A powerful way to challenge yourself and grow creatively

Entering print competition isn’t just about awards—it’s about growth. It pushes you to refine your eye, strengthen your storytelling, and elevate your work with real, meaningful feedback. Whether you earn a merit or not, the experience, insight, and creative boost are absolutely worth it.

🎤 All images will be judged LIVE by an esteemed panel

📅 LIVE Judging: April 1, 2026
⏰ 4:00 PM PST
📲 Streaming via the Print Competition Game Day App

Don’t miss your chance—get those entries in! 💥. ENTER TODAY AT PRINTCOMPETITION.COM

03/06/2026

📣 Call for Entries!

The 1st Installment of the 2026 OPPA Image Invitational competition is now open for submissions! Open to all competitors! Upload your images now through PrintCompetition.com.

🖼️ Enter up to six images to be evaluated using the 12 Elements of a Merit Image.
🏆 Members of the OPPA can earn competition points toward the OPPA Degree Program for merited images and be eligible for awards.

⏰ Entry Deadline: April 1, 2026 – 5:00 AM PST
🎥 Live Judging: April 1, 2026 – 4:00 PM PST

Our incredible judging panel includes:
⭐ Lisa Dillon (Jury Chair)
⭐ Aaron Hockley
⭐ Betsy Bird
⭐ Angela Hughes
⭐ Kenzie Hunter

Even if you’re not entering, you won’t want to miss this! 👀 Watching image competition judging is an incredible learning experience for photographers at every level.

📺 Free to watch via the Gameday App on PrintCompetition.com.

Register your images, review the rules, and join us for an inspiring evening of photography!

❓ Questions? Contact Beth Brinston, Competition Director.

12/05/2025

We will be starting a Facebook live of our awards and member recognition program in the OPPA Facebook group starting at 7pm pacific.

12/03/2025

Our member reception is tomorrow evening. There’s still time to register. Email just went out today.

*** For those afar, we will be having a remote option! Either a Facebook live or Zoom, so stay tuned and info will be on here tomorrow!

Join the fun from afar & celebrate all the great accomplishments this year from our members!

11/21/2025

Join us for OPPA’s 2025 Member Appreciation Reception — an evening to relax, connect, and celebrate everything our members have accomplished this year.

📆 Date: Thursday, December 4, 2025
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
📍 Location: Brix Tavern, 8187 SW Tualatin-Sherwood Rd, Tualatin, OR 97062

What to expect:
✨ Social hour & mingling with fellow photographers
🍽️ Heavy hors d’oeuvres & desserts included with registration
🎤 Year-in-review & vision from the incoming board
🏆 Member recognition, scholarships & annual competition awards
🎁 …and a few fun surprises throughout the night

👥 OPPA members, invited guests, and non-members are welcome
Friends, family & photography-loving guests: $25

👉 Reserve your spot now: https://oregonppa.org/event-6398234

Let’s celebrate our community and kick off the year ahead together. We can’t wait to see you there! 💚📸

11/15/2025

🏆 Celebrating You, Our Members 🏆

On December 4, 2025, we’re gathering at Brix Tavern for OPPA’s Member Appreciation Reception — a night dedicated to:

✨ Honoring member achievements
🎓 Announcing scholarships
🏆 Celebrating annual competition awards
🤝 Connecting with the people who make OPPA what it is

Bring a friend or family member, enjoy delicious bites, and help us cheer on the incredible talent in our community.

🎟️ Friends / family / non-members: $25
🔗 Details & registration: https://oregonppa.org/event-6398234

11/09/2025

📸 The Annual OPPA Image Competition has wrapped up, and what an incredible experience it was! A huge thank you to all our members who submitted their work and shared their amazing talent with us. Watching the images come to life and seeing the thoughtful feedback from our judges made this a truly fun and inspiring learning experience.

🏆 The award winners have been selected and will be revealed at our Members Appreciation Banquet on December 4th at Brix Tavern, 18187 SW Tualatin-Sherwood Rd, Tualatin, OR 97062. Join us for a special in-person evening of celebration, connection, and inspiration as we honor all our members. This is a night you won’t want to miss!

✨ Evening Highlights:
Social Hour – 6:00 PM
Catch up with friends, connect with fellow photographers, and kick off the night in style.

Food Served – 6:30 PM
Enjoy a delicious spread of heavy hors d’oeuvres and decadent desserts, included with your registration.

Presentation – 7:00 PM

Year in Review: A look back at the milestones and memorable moments that shaped OPPA this year.

Hear from our Incoming Board as they share their vision for the year ahead.

Celebrate Member Achievements and honor outstanding contributions to our community.

Annual Competition Awards — cheer on the winners and celebrate artistic excellence.

Let’s come together to celebrate OPPA, the talented individuals who make it thrive, and the exciting road ahead.

💛 Details:
Free for members, family, and guests. Non-members: $25.
Register here: https://oregonppa.org/event-6398234

We can’t wait to see you there!

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Portland, OR

Website

http://www.oregonppa.org/

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