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Welcome to the new online journal of Professional Photographers of North Carolina (PPNC). You can find out more about what is going on and coming up with PPNC as well as more information on the members of PPNC and the photography industry.

Print competition is very serious to professional photographers.  It is a wonderful way to learn and grow our skills as a photographer.  Some times we feel good and receive honors and awards after print competition.  Other times, it is good to have a thick skin. Regardless, we know we can learn from what the judges say.  What is the best way to learn anything?  To have fun in the process of course.  Here is a little video created by a few PPNC members regarding print judging and the famous “78”.  (FYI: A 78 in print competition is like a close but no cigar score)  Hopefully, the judges will enjoy this bit of humor too. Overall though,… Read More

[caption id="attachment_276" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Jennifer Hudson presented an incredibly inspiring program at the PPNC Convention"][/caption] On Monday afternoon of the PPNC Convention, Jennifer Hudson shared her knowledge, feelings, talent and inspiration with a room filled with photographers.  Jennifer also demonstrated her… Read More

Joseph and Louise Simone will give the program "Where have all the artists gone?" on Wednesday at 9am Read More

Elizabeth and Trey Homan will be giving the program "Take sales to the next level" on Tuesday at 12:30pm Read More

Gabriel Alonso will be giving the program "Classical Portraits of Childhood" on Tuesday at 12:30pm. Read More

Martin Brossman will give the program "Social Networking to Enhance Your Bottom Line" Tuesday at 9am.   Pre-registration is required.  $50 extra fee. Each attendee will receive the book Brossman's Social Media & Online Resource Directory for Business II. Read More

Helen Yancy will give the program "Artistry for Photographers: Inspiration, Motivation, Demonstration" Tuesday at 8am. Read More

Angela Carson will give the program "It's got nothing to do with pretty pictures" Monday at 3pm. Read More

Jennifer Hudson will give the program "The Handmade Life" Monday at 3pm. Read More

JB & DeEtte Sallee will share the good, the bad and the ugly during their program on weddings Monday at 8am. Read More