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February’s Greater Rochester Professional Photographer’s (GRPP) Meeting

Lighting Like A Drama Queen King February’s meeting of GRPP will feature a familiar old face…strike that…a “familiar” face, as Pat Luke will be sharing his “MacGyver” approach to lighting both in the studio and on-location to create drama and interest in his portraits. In the past, Pat, a Certified Professional Photographer (CPP) and the…

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National PPA Photographer Registry

The Photographer Registry
The Photographer Registry (www.PhotographerRegistry.com) is a free service designed to help past customers, retailers, and media buyers locate photographers with a small amount of information. Professional Photographers of America (PPA) members’ contact information is automatically included.

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The What and Why of Photographic Certifications from PPA

Many industries have certification programs that allow professionals in that industry to show their expertise and give clients a reason to come to them—and photography is no different. The Professional Photographic Certification Commission (PPCC), the leading certifying agency for imaging professionals, is the commission through which you earn your Certified Professional Photographer (CPP) designation. By becoming a CPP, you are showing both your peers and potential clients that you are serious about your craft and have met a standard of excellence.

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