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Dec

12

2025

Congratulations to the 2025 PPSDC Image Competition and Service Award Recipients

Congratulations to the 2025 PPSDC Image Competition and Service Award RecipientsThe Professional Photographers of San Diego County proudly congratulates this year’s Image Competition and service award recipients. These photographers and ...

PPSDC professional photographers of san diego county new president of the board of directors for 2026

Nov

29

2025

Meet Your 2026 Board of Directors

Meet Your 2026 PPSDC Board of DirectorsHonoring Leadership, Creativity, and the Photographers Who Shape Our CommunityProfessional Photographers of San Diego County is proud to introduce the 2026 Board of Directors—an inspiring team of ...

Nov

27

2025

Happy Thanksgiving to You & Yours!

May this be your most prosperous and fulfilling time of the year!From your friends at ppsdc. 

“Michelle Pennings, President of the Professional Photographers of San Diego County, smiling in her San Diego studio. Award-winning fine art and underwater photographer, she believes in loving people through photography.”

Nov

24

2025

Member Spotlight - Meet Michelle Pennings

Member Spotlight: Michelle PenningsPresident, Professional Photographers of San Diego CountyAs Michelle Pennings concludes her fourth year as President of the Professional Photographers of San Diego County this December, her legacy of leadership, ...

Example of a competition-ready photograph with mat and stroke presentation under PPA standards.

Nov

23

2025

How To: Making a Presentation For Image Competition

Why Matting and Presentation Matter: Turning Your Photograph Into Exhibition-Worthy ArtA strong photograph begins in the camera—but it becomes exhibition-worthy art in the way you finish and present it. In fact, for photographic competition ...

PPSDC photographer community celebrating the year-end awards event

Nov

19

2025

Celebrate With Us on December 2nd, 2025

Join us for one of the most meaningful nights of the PPSDC year!PPSDC’s Annual Awards Ceremony Featuring:2025 Best in Category Winners, Changing of the Board of Directors, and the Holiday Photo Gift ExchangeWhen: Tuesday, December 2nd Where: ...

Winning photographs from PPSDC’s 2025 Best in Category Image Competition

Nov

17

2025

PPSDC’s 5th and Final Image Competition of 2025

PPSDC’s 5th and Final Image Competition of 2025 Celebrate the winners of PPSDC’s final Image Competition of 2025. See the images created with intentional creativity and judged by professionals nationwide The results are in for ...

Nov

04

2025

Three Premier San Diego Studios Now Offering Exclusive PPSDC Member Discounts

Professional Photographers of San Diego County (PPSDC) is thrilled to announce three new partner studios offering exclusive discounts to our members. Whether you specialize in portraiture, commercial work, branding sessions, or creative projects, ...

Excellence in Journalism Award won by photographer Thom Vollenweider of PPSDC.

Nov

02

2025

In The News-Congratulations to Thom Vollenweider for His San Diego Press Club Awards!

PPSDC’s Thom Vollenweider Honored at San Diego Press Club AwardsPPSDC’s own Thom Vollenweider recently earned multiple awards in the Sports, Portraits, and Feature categories during the 52nd Annual San Diego Press Club Excellence in ...

Portrait of Janet Bark — “Janet Bark, Certified Professional Photographer and past president of PPSDC, smiling in her Poway studio

Oct

30

2025

Member Spotlight: Janet Bark

Meet Janet, of Janet Bark PhotographyWelcome to Member Spotlight with Janet Bark of Janet Bark Photography.When you meet Janet Bark, you quickly understand why she’s been such a pillar of the Professional Photographers of San Diego County. ...

janet bark photography photographs fellow photographers at ppsdc event with scott b davis

Oct

27

2025

October's Meeting with Scott B Davis

Reflections from Scott B. Davis at PPSDC – on October 14,2025Last week, PPSDC had the privilege of hosting Scott B. Davis, whose rich and contemplative body of work offered a powerful lens for us as photographers to rethink our vision, our ...

Sep

29

2025

Congratulations Otto Kruse For Image Excellence!

Many of us step into image competition for one simple reason: we love photography. Our images are more than pixels on a screen—they’re pieces of ourselves. They carry the emotions that made us click the shutter in the first place. But ...

Sep

12

2025

Congratulations to Septembers Image Competition Winners!

Congratulations to all those that entered, Merited, and won Best In Category. 

Aug

20

2025

Presentation-Understanding Toy Photography with Dennis Miller

Understanding the Art of Toy Photography with Dennis MillerAt our recent program, we had the pleasure of diving into the imaginative world of toy photography with Dennis Miller. His presentation was both creative and inspiring—reminding ...

Aug

05

2025

Photo Walk-La Jolla Dawn Patrol with Otto Kruse

A Morning of Photography and Friendship in La JollaEarly mornings have a magic all their own, and our recent photo walk south of the Children’s Pool in La Jolla captured it perfectly. A group of photographers gathered together—not just ...

Aug

04

2025

Picture This: How SEO Can Help Photographers Get Found – And What to Do With Your Images

Picture This: How SEO Can Help Photographers Get Found – And What to Do With Your ImagesAs a professional photographer, your website is your digital storefront. It’s where potential clients come to view your work, decide if you’re ...

Alexis - Heisa - Dog-Haus-Photography

Aug

03

2025

Member Spotlight - Alexis Heisa -Dog Haus Photography

Welcome to Member Spotlight with Alexis Heisa of Dog Haus Photography To see more of Alexis work, or to connect:Email Address* alexis@doghausphotography.com Phone Number* 760-605-2276 Professional Details  Company Name* Dog ...

Jul

11

2025

Community Is the Key to Confidence in Your Photography Career

Professional Photographers of San Diego County (PPSDC) is more than just a group — it’s where photographers grow, connect, and thrive.If you’ve ever sat alone editing into the night, second-guessing whether your work is good ...

Jun

15

2025

Email Prompts For Photographers

Email Marketing That Works: Prompts to Keep Your Photography Business Thriving Right NowIn a time when digital content is everywhere, email remains one of the most effective tools photographers can use to build relationships, stay top of mind, and ...

May

29

2025

Leading with Heart: The Personal Fulfillment of Lifting Others

Leading with Heart: Friends, Fun, Fulfillment; The Personal Fulfillment of Working TogetherAsk anyone who’s served on the PPSDC board and they’ll tell you — the joy of working together and lifting each other up is what ...

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