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Carolina Photo Expo
Our annual convention spanning three days and featuring the industry's top photographers.
East Coast School
A four-day immersive learning experience with the instructor of your choice for a true deep dive.
Shoot Socials/Mini Workshops
These are member-driven events occurring all across the state and are free to attend for our members.
Eastern Seminar
A two-day event held in the spring each year in eastern NC and offers both lecture and hands on learning.
Central Seminar
A two-day event held midyear in the Triangle area and offers lectures and hands-on learning.
Western Seminar
A two-day event held in the fall each year in the Western region and offers lectures and hands-on learning.
Live webinar series
Access our growing library of webinars with topics covering every aspect of photography.
A free resource for PPNC members.
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We believe in the power of education

Offering events statewide all year long

Multi-Day Events / Workshops

Carolina Photo Expo

Our annual convention lasting three days with nationally recognized speakers and our image competition awards banquet.

Regional Seminars

Regional seminars are held three times per year and are free to members. Events are held in the Eastern, Western, and Central regions.

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East Coast

School

East Coast School is our annual 4-day deep dive workshop with the country's best photographers for maximum learning.

Additional Member Benefits

One-on-One Coaching

Twice each year, our more experienced members volunteer their time to help others reach their goals. These free mentoring sessions are short meetings lasting about an hour where members can work one-on-one with our coaches in a variety of topics, including business, workflow, lighting, posing, postproduction and more.

To add your name to the list, click below and tell us where you need help. This is open to all PPNC members.

Shoot Socials / Mini Workshops

Shoot socials are free group social events geared around shooting, editing, lighting, posing, postproduction, business and more. These social events are casual in nature and designed to be member-led open sharing style events.

Any member of the organization can host a shoot social. Interested in hosting an event? Click below and let us know.

Webinar Library

Our online webinar series are free to members and can be accessed at any time at the link below. You must be an active member to access our webinar library.

East Coast School Scholarship

PPNC is proud to present East Coast School each year. Our affiliate school is one of the oldest in the country!

There are no 90-minute classes here! Spend 4 days with one instructor for a comprehensive deep dive learning experience.

PPNC members can apply for a full scholarship that covers your tuition for the week. Members must be in good standing and have attended at least one event in the current year. Click below to learn more

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!