Professional Photographers of North Carolina

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We are so glad you’re here. PPNC fosters a community that is innovative, exciting, collaborative, and inspires our artists to be more, but that’s only half the story. Our resources, seminars, and networking opportunities are incredible. Among our members, you will find some of the best professional portrait, wedding, fine art, and commercial photographers in the country.

Why PPNC?

Education

We offer a variety of learning opportunities from hands on shoots, seminars, conferences, online webinars and one-on-one mentoring.

Community

Our community runs deep and there is always someone to help answer questions when you're stumped. With over 200 members, PPNC is one of the larger state affiliates.

Family

Every year our members gather multiple times to shoot, share and socialize, making us more of a family than an organization. Just like family, we're always here for each other.

Upcoming Events

Central
Seminar

February 10-11 2024
Chapel Hill NC

Western
Seminar

April 27-28 2024
Charlotte NC

East Coast
School

June 10-14 2024
Durham, NC

Carolina Photo Expo

July 19-22 2024
Chapel Hill, NC

Eastern
Seminar

October 26-27 2024
Atlantic Beach NC

Mini Workshops

and Shoot Socials/Field Trips 2024

Competition Readiness

To be announced (2024 dates)

Ready to Join?

If you’re ready to take your photography to the next level, a membership with Professional Photographers of North Carolina is a great place to start!   We’re not only a professional organization, but a family of photographers you can count on whenever you need something.  With several free events per year, our PPA affiliate school and a killer expo, there’s something for everyone.  So whether you’re new or a seasoned vet, a wedding or portrait photographer or landscape hobbyist, we’d love to have you as a part of our family!

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Stay in the Loop by signing up

If you want to stay in the loop about all the educational opportunities PPNC has to offer, simply give us your information and we’ll notify you of upcoming workshops, seminars, schools, image competition and more.

We’re busy working professionals too so we promise never to spam you or share your information.  We respect a clean inbox as much as you do!

Our Partners

Thanks to these amazing companies our members are able to offer high quality products and services to their clients.  If it weren’t for the support of these companies, organizations like ours would find it hard to survive in today’s world.  Please visit these amazing vendors and see how they can help you!