:: Press Room ::

Welcome to PPA's Press Room

Need (or want) to know more about this industry, pro photographers themselves, the governmental issues they face, or the latest events? You're in the right place. Scroll below to:

  • Find your media contacts.
  • Browse the latest press releases.
  • Apply for a free media pass to Imaging USA, the first major photographic event of the year.
  • Find other helpful links.

:: Press Information

Need (or want) to know more about this industry, pro photographers themselves, the governmental issues they face, or the latest events? You are starting in the right place.

Today, PPA is the world’s largest nonprofit association for professional photographers, with more than 20,000 members in 54 countries. This association has sought to increase its members’ business savvy as well as broaden their creative scope since 1880, advancing careers by providing all the tools for success. And we haven’t forgotten the photographic media!

Media Contacts
Angela Wijesinghe, Marketing Specialist
awijesinghe@ppa.com
404-522-8600, ext. 226

Dana Reeves, Director of Marketing & Communications
dreeves@ppa.com
404-522-8600, ext. 256

Request a Media Pass (for Imaging USA)
A media pass entitles you an entrance to all Imaging USA classes and co-located conferences, as well as admission to all special events. You are responsible for your own travel and accommodation costs. If you have special needs, please be sure to let us know your specific requirements at least four weeks before the convention begins.

Download, complete, and submit the media registration application & credential requirements.

Media passes are granted only to working journalists who intend to cover the event. The information you submit will be reviewed and verified, so please be as detailed as possible when completing the form. Submitting links to recent articles or reports you have written is highly recommended. Media credential approval for a prior Imaging USA convention does not guarantee approval for this event.

If you wish to be added to our media list for press releases, contact Angie Wijesinghe.

:: Latest Press Releases

A Tax Bill that Can Actually Help Self-Employed Photographers

Like all smart businesspeople, photographers should pay attention when bills come along that can help (or hinder) them. Luckily, H.R. 3660—The Equity for the Nation’s Self-Employed Act—is a tax bill that can help many photographers save money.

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Photographic Associations Urge Clarification and Lower Costs for Special Use Permits

How many photographers out there have ever photographed at a national park or anywhere that requires a Special Use Permit from the government? With high price tags and unclear definitions, the permits often cause photographers grief…which prompted several photographic associations to speak out.

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Photography Permit Rules Need Monitoring

How many photographers out there have ever photographed at a national park or anywhere that requires a government Special Use or Filming Permit? With high price tags, unclear definitions, or narrow application windows, seeking a permit can be quite stressful for photographers, prompting several photographic associations to speak out.

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2008 Hot One Awards: Winners Crowned As Photography’s Best New Products

Fifty-eight photographic products were recently crowned the 2008 Professional Photographer Hot One Award winners. Rising above a crowd of more than 220 entries from nearly 150 companies—the largest competition yet—these Hot One Award winners represent photography’s best new products for professional application.

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Professional Photographer Magazine Announces 2008 Cover Photo Contest

Photographers who dream of seeing their work on the cover of a national magazine will soon have their chance. Professional Photographer magazine is hosting a Cover Photo Contest (www.ppmag.com) from March 1 to May 31, 2008.

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