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 2 Member Program

Studio Lighting 101

with PG

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

Registration closes on July 18th

In this Member to Member class, get introduced to Studio Lighting. PG will walk through different aspects that impact light behavior and essential concepts to understand studio lighting. 

Bring your cameras and favorite lenses to get hands-on experience. 

PG is a Master Photographer and Photographic Craftsman. Loves photography and enjoys teaching. 

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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!

Member price $349

Non-member price $429

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

As the child of photographer parents, it is ironic that Gary Hughes's professional life included everything but photography until life led him back to the path for which he was ultimately destined, photographer. In 2008, he and his wife, Julie, founded Hughes Fioretti Photography, and, in the years since, have grown their business by making a name for themselves as THE place to get headshots in Central Florida.

Aside from running a studio in Winter Park, FL, Gary is also in demand as a photography educator and travels often, teaching his methods to photographers all over the world. His main focus as an instructor is to empower photographers to create the type of business that sets them free to live the kind of life they want.

Gary’s work has been featured in publications like Forbes, Rolling Stone, and Guitar World, while his educational articles have appeared in Professional Photographer, PetaPixel, Huffington Post, and Canon Learning.

The Headshot Side-Hustle (60-90 minutes)

Portrait and wedding photographers, even really successful ones, often have the same problem: the slow season.

What if you could build another source of income that could keep your studio busy all year?

What if you could take advantage of the high demand for headshots without hurting your boutique studio brand?

In this program, you will learn:

• How to craft a headshot brand and make it grow
• The different types of headshot jobs and how to price them
• How to communicate with B2B clients and speak their language
• Simple and effective marketing strategies

Whether you plan to grow an existing headshot brand or start something new, this class is a perfect primer to get you on the right path.

Dallas PPA Workshop

Volume Headshot Master Class 

Do you ever notice the photographers posting all those big headshot jobs on social media and wonder, how do they get that kind of work? How do they pull it off? Or maybe you’ve done some team and event headshots and you want to book more of it and refine your process. This is a workshop you do NOT want to miss.

Gary Hughes and his team shoot 7,000 headshots a year, and he is going to spend a full day telling you exactly how he pulls it off.

In this full day workshop you’ll learn:

• Creating a B2B brand that businesses will respond to
• Crafting a website that will convert big leads into clients
• Marketing methods to bring in big clients
• How to bid for, book, and onboard corporate clients
• Shooting, organizing, and delivering team and event headshots (LIVE SHOOT)
• How to KEEP your clients once you have them

This is an incredible opportunity to learn from a photographer who is booking and shooting this work on a daily basis. You will get real answers to the important questions and zero fluff. Find out how to get organized, make more money, thrill your clients, and grow your business in a single day of education.

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October Meeting

Commercial Jonathan Thorpe

More Information & Registration

Coming Soon

  

November Meeting

Dramatic Lighting with Jeff Carpenter

More Information & Registration

Coming Soon