About Our Family of Photographers
Meet the board of directors and get know PPNC
The Professional Photographers of North Carolina (PPNC) is among one of the nation’s largest
associations of professional photographers, offering our members seminars, professional
photographic schools, as well as some of the best networking opportunities in the country.
Our Mission Statement
Dedicated to Advancing Photographic Imaging as an Art and a Profession. We strive to propel our members forward and help them achieve the goals they have set in their business.
By offering monthly zoom round tables, quarterly in person two-day seminars, an annual convention and a PPA community partner school each year, our members have access to some of the best photographic instruction in the industry.
Our Motto
Advancing the Art . . . Enhancing the Profession
Our Vision
Enhancing the profession to be an innovative, exciting and collaborative environment in which our community of creatives is inspired to be more. All levels of photographers are welcome, from beginner to professionals with years of experience. We have something for everyone!
Our Objectives
1) To advance photography in all of its branches, both as an art and as a profession.
2) To create, foster, promote, and maintain cordial relations, cooperation, and interchange of thought and opinion freely among its members.
3) To oppose violations and infringements of the rights of professional photographers or their organizations.
4) To propose and support legislation favorable to and oppose legislation unfavorable or prejudicial to the interests of professional photographers.
5) To foster the practical benefits to be derived from professional acquaintanceship and the discussion of subjects having to do with photography.
6) To fix and maintain ethical standards among its members.
7) To cooperate with any and all government agencies and departments having to do with the art and/or profession of photography.
8) To cooperate with other organizations that may be striving to accomplish similar purposes.
Meet The Board of Directors
David Davies
Board Chair
Jeannie Blinson-Thomson
President
Josh Brown
Vice President
Kimberly Moore
Treasurer
Yolanda Ray
Secretary
Meet The Regional Directors
January
Williamson
Western
Regional Director
Patrice Kennedy-Murillo
Western
Regional Director
Steven Melamed
Central
Regional Director
Jordan Wright
Central
Regional Director
Sally Lumpkin
Eastern
Regional Director
Brenda Brinson
Eastern
Regional Director
Ann Norment - Executive Director
Contact information: [email protected]
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 a landscape hobbyist, we’d love to have you join our family!
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