Member Orientation Program

Some of the topics we will cover:

*Even though this program is scheduled to benefit relatively new members,

all members are welcome to attend.

A Zoom meeting link will be emailed after registration. 

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Member Meet-Up

UT Southwestern Rookery

Saturday, May 24th Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

The UT Southwestern Rookery is a hidden gem in the middle of one of the nation’s busiest hospital systems. If you are a birder, this is your chance to capture white egrets sitting on the nest, interacting with their young, flying birds, and everything in between. Come and spend the afternoon with your DPPA friends and enjoy a bird sanctuary like no other.

This is a free event, and parking is also free. 

Here is a map for reference:

*** This event is for Dallas PPA members ONLY ***

Registration closes on May 23rd

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Member 2 Member Program

Photoshop Techniques To Improve Your Images with David Downs

David holds his CPP, his Masters and is a PPA Juror in Training. He sits on the PPA Council and was recently appointed to the ByLaws Action Team for PPA. He speaks regularly to clubs and art associations regarding artistic vision, image competitions and more. He teaches PPA Workshops in the spring and fall covering a broad variety of topics. David is the owner of David Downs Photography providing portrait and commercial photography services to north texas companies and ad agencies. Through his photography education firm, Benton Downs Photography, he teaches classes in editing, creative photography and leads workshops around the country focused on wildlife and landscape photography.

Registration opens on May 16th

*** This event is for Dallas PPA members ONLY ***

Registration closes on May 30th

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Member 2 Member Program

Making bank while vacationing...worry and camera free

with Misty Hoyt

Registration opens on May 23rd

*** This event is for Dallas PPA members ONLY ***

Registration closes on May 23rd

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June Meeting

Fashion with Craig Le Mere

More Information & Registration

Coming Soon

July Meeting

Business & Finance Program with Karlinda Kinsler

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Dallas Photography Summit

presents

Shoot to Shine

with Scott Robert Lim

This intensive two-day workshop is designed for photographers looking to elevate their skills in capturing breathtaking images. Participants will learn to harness the power of natural light, master small portable lighting setups, and choose the right diffusers and modifiers, from softboxes and umbrellas to colored gels and accessories. 

Key Takeaways:

●      Mastery of natural and artificial lighting techniques.

●      Understanding how to choose and use light modifiers effectively.

●      Knowledge of composition and posing principles for impactful images.

●      Confidence to create standout photographs in any location.

Join us for two inspiring days of  learning and leave with

the skills and confidence to capture WOW images

every time you pick up your camera!

Save $100 with Early Bird Special

Early Bird Member price $299 $399 

Early Bird Non-member price $379 $479

Not a  Dallas PPA Member?

Join today and save

WHEN

August 9th & 10th, 2025

WHERE

Grapevine Convention Center at 

1209 S Main St, Grapevine, TX 76051

Refund Policy

The event fee is non-refundable after July 15th, 2025.

A refund will be issued in the manner in which the

original payment was made.

This is a PPA Continuing Education program

September Meeting

Headshots with Gary Hughes

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Coming Soon

  

October Meeting

Commercial Jonathan Thorpe

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Coming Soon

  

November Meeting

Dramatic Lighting with Jeff Carpenter

More Information & Registration

Coming Soon