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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 ...

May

19

2025

Stronger Together: The Power of a Creative Brain Trust

Stronger Together: The Power Of A Creative Brain TrustThere’s something magical that happens when creatives collaborate. Ideas multiply, perspectives shift, and innovation flourishes. That’s exactly what happens on the PPSDC board. ...

May

15

2025

Beyond The Lens: How Serving on a Board Elevates Your Life and Career

 When most photographers think of professional development, they imagine workshops, lighting courses, or editing classes. But what if one of the most powerful growth opportunities came not from behind the camera, but around a boardroom table? ...

May

08

2025

Step Into The Unknown-Preparing for our 2nd Image Competition of 2025

Step Into the Unknown: Week 2 Challenge – Experiment with the UnfamiliarWe all LOVE photography! But, sometimes doing the same thing over and over again, well, it gets old. What if your next creative breakthrough lives just beyond the edge of ...

May

05

2025

Be The Go-To Source For Digital Assets & Images

Thinking of Adding a New Tool to Your Tool Belt?In today’s fast-paced business world, standing out isn’t just about offering a great service—it’s about being the go-to source for the digital assets brands need to thrive. More ...

Apr

01

2025

Dan McClanahan Commercial Portrait Workshop

In February 2025, Dan McClanahan brought his signature energy and precision to San Diego, presenting a dynamic workshop on creating high-impact, commercial-style portraits using a five-light setup and bold color gels. Known for blending technical ...

Mar

07

2025

The Twelve Elements Of A Merit Image

What are these Twelve Elements? Where can you find them? And most of all, what do they mean?If you’re new to image competition, this can be overwhelming, after all, how do the judges judge and based on what? That's why PPA has the Twelve ...

Feb

19

2025

Dan McClanahan Workshop Wrap Up

 Photography has to be one of the most demanding professions when it comes to ongoing education. Every aspect of the photographic process has a workshop, online class, or training available to refine and improve skills.I’ve attended ...

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