Speaking/Judging at Montana PPA 2015

  I recently returned from Bozeman, Montana, the location of the 2015 Montana PPA convention. Aside from the location, I could swear I’d been in Ohio, except I didn’t know any of the faces or names of those around me. It’s delightful to meet a group of people that are more friends and family than …

Enter PPA’s Southeast District for Score/Critique Only!

Yes, it’s true! The PPA rules allows its members to enter any other PPA district competition for SCORE ONLY. You may also order the optional critiques. You WILL NOT earn seals and you ARE NOT eligible for district awards. If you’re like me and like to see official proof, please go HERE to see it …

Thanks for the Memories: Speaking & Judging at PPWV 2015

This past weekend I had the pleasure of judging and speaking at the Professional Photographers of West Virginia’s annual convention. I can’t recall having spent a more delightful time at a convention in a very long time. I’d just finished helping with my own convention, and two days later traveled to PPWV. It was a …

Shooting for Competition: Let’s Be Realistic

Take a look at this image. A really good look. Pretend you are a judge. Pick it apart and tell me what’s wrong with it. Take a moment, I’ll wait while you ponder…  Does anything jump out at you? Here’s a hint – the finished image: If you’re still struggling – take a closer look …

The Calm Before the Storm: Northeast District 2015

The days are oozing along and in a few sleeps, I will be heading two hours away to begin setting up for the PP of Ohio’s annual convention, which is also the site of the 2015 Northeast District Image Competition. I’ve had my case done for awhile, but as is the way with me, I …

All Day Print Competition Education FREE | Lewis Center, Ohio: March 13/14, 2015

If you are already a PP of Ohio member, this benefit is FREE for you. If you’re NOT a member – it’s FREE for you, too – YAY!!   All day education for FREE? This is a joke, right? No joke, folks, here’s the scoop. The PPA allows anyone who wants to attend a District …

Print Competition: Inspiration vs Duplication

This past week many competitors were given the opportunity to view the 2015 Southwest District image competition. Isn’t technology a wonderful thing? For two days we could sit in the living room with our feet up and listen in on one of the best educational resources available. Many just listened in while they went about …

2015 PPA Southwest District Competition LIVE Stream Jan 8/9

 http://stream.theipc.org/ Starting this Thursday (SQUEE!), the PPA will begin live-streaming their District competitions with the 2015 Southwest District Competition. If you thought the excitement last August during the first live-streamed International Print Competition (IPC) was something, just wait. It gets better. 🙂 Tune in January 8th and 9th from 9am-5pm CST to view the competition. …

What is a Print Case? Where Can I Buy One?

One of the requirements when entering physical prints into image competition is an approved print case. If you ship your competition prints anywhere in a cardboard box or other unapproved case, your prints will more than likely not be returned to you. If we prance on over to the PPA website, we can see the …

Where Can I See Previous Print Competition Entries? 5 Inspirational Resources for Competitors

This is a often-asked question. It’s kind of hard to know what you’re doing in the beginning with print competition and taking a gander at some previous entries is quite helpful. Currently, these are your options: 1. IUSA Image Exhibit All entries that received merits or loans are displayed at the PPA’s national convention, Imaging …