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You want to be a better photographer but don’t know where to begin!

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You want to be a better photographer but trying to learn on your own is unproductive and improvement does not come fast enough.

Trying to learn from videos without the ability to ask questions or get immediate feedback is frustrating.

No one seems to want to help you get better at your craft.  When you are a self-taught photographer, we know how hard it is to find someone who can help you get better. be on your own because we were once right where you are.

The good news is you don’t have to learn it all by yourself! 

You deserve to be part of a community that can help you
become the best photographer you can be!

TPPA has helped 1000’s of photographers just like you, take control of their craft by supporting one another.  As the nation’s largest PPA Affiliate, we have the tools and the community to help you become a confident photographer who can capture stunning images in any situation.  Here is how we do it:

  • Get connected to a network of over 1200 photographers who are ready to help you
  • Get instant access to member resources including training and tools to grow your craft
  • Study with some of the top photographic instructors in the country and start seeing immediate results

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At TPPA, Our Focus is on Photographers!

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Take the First Step on Your Pathway to Success!

Don’t put your success off any longer! Join TPPA and:

  • Take advantage of year-round live classes and workshops
  • Get instant access to our digital library, TPPA365
  • Start receiving The Photographer Magazine
  • Save money with our Vendor Partners Programs
  • Get discounted registration to the Texas School of Professional Photography

Membership in TPPA is only $120 a year with our annual membership, or $12 per month with our monthly plan.

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Don’t spend another minute trying to figure things out on your own!

TPPA helps you improve your craft in a community that cares.

TPPA Events

Year-round classes and workshops throughout the state.

Year-round Classes and Workshops

“TPPA Events” is our series of year-round, hands-on workshops held throughout the state and beyond. TPPA members host and teach workshops on a variety of topics and for all skill levels.

Texas School of Professional Photography

Learn for some of the best photographers in the world.

April 28 - May 3, 2024

At the Texas School of Professional Photography, our classes educate, inspire creativity and invigorate your photo business.   That is why we provide first-class instructors in a small class size.

iHeart Photography Conference and Expo

Join us in October at the Grapevine Convention Center.

October 13-15, 2023 in Grapevine, Texas

The I Heart Photography Conference and Expo is our annual regional photographic extravaganza with workshops, a trade show and lots of hands-on opportunities.

The Photographer Magazine

It is loaded with how-to articles, color photographs and information on upcoming events and important topics of interest to photographers.

Free Subscription with Membership.

The Photographer is our award-winning magazine. It features informative articles to keep you on the cutting edge of today’s technology and informed of the latest techniques and marketing ideas.

TPPA365

Where can you download a free set of posing cards, get inspired by top photographic educators, watch videos on sport posing and download free studio forms?

TPPA365 is FREE to all TPPA Members!

“TPPA 365“ is a library of resources, downloads, studio forms, templates, Photoshop Actions, articles, videos and more created by TPPA members and speakers and supporters.  All this and more is in TPPA 365

The TPPA Fellowship

The TPPA Fellowship program recognizes those who give back. TPPA is member-run and member-led. It is this service to otherswhich makes TPPA such a vibrant community.

Start Earning Points Just for Joining!

The TPPA Fellowship program honors those who actively participate in TPPA opportunities and provide service back to fellow photographers by sharing knowledge with other photographers and participating in TPPA events.

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You don’t have t0 spend another minute trying to figure things out on your own!

TPPA helps you improve your craft in a community that cares.

TPPA on Instagram

Tina Caron @tinacaronphoto will show you how to get started on your Master Artist degree in her Pre-con class at the iHeart Photography Conference and Expo. October 13-15 at the Grapevine Convention Center. Link in bio. #texasppa #tppamember #texasphotographer #tppa #txppa
Follow TPPA on Instagram and you could win a free membership in TPPA. All you have to do in be a follower when the account hits 1000 followers. When it does, we will select one lucky winner at random. Are you in? #texasppa #tppamember #texasphotographer #tppa #txppa
Don't miss Maria Arellano @maribella_portraits at the iHeart Photography Conference and Expo at the Grapevine Convention Center. October 13-15. Sponsored by @proprintslab and @homespunheartprops and @arlingtoncamera Link in Bio #texasppa #tppamember #texasphotographer #tppa #txppa
FREE Camera Expo. Buy. Sell. Trade. October 14-15 at the Grapevine Convention Center. Free passes courtesy of Arlington Camera. Link in Bio or iHeartPhotography.org. @arlingtoncamera #texasppa #tppamember #texasphotographer #tppa #txppa
Maria Arellano has done amazing things for her business using social media. She will show you how to do it for yourself at the iHeart Photography Conference and Expo, October 13-15 in Grapevine, TX. Link in bio. #texasppa #tppamember #texasphotographer #tppa #txppa @maribella_portraits
Creating in the environment in which a sport is played makes it story-telling. Watching someone at the top of their game show you how it’s done will push your creativity. Alison Carlino @carlinosphotography will review the lighting & exposure techniques, poses, and shot list that truly make this a custom session. This class is all hands-on with athletes on location! Sponsored by @millerslab Join TPPA at the iHeart Photography Conference and Expo, October 13-15 in Grapevine, TX. Link in bio. @arlingtoncamera
Elizabeth Homan @artistic.images takes the cover of the September/October 2023 issue of The Photographer Magazine, with her image, "Anna's Garden". Check out her featured article, "Style and Elegance". Link in bio. @thephotographermagazine @texasppa @txschool #texasphotographers #tppamember
Cindy Arthur @cindyarthurphotography presents, "Portrait Photography for Today's Market" at the iHeart Photography Conference and Expo on October 13-15 in Grapevine, TX. Her class is sponsored by Pro Prints @proprintslab . Cindy will talk about what she looks for in locations and then the scary part… posing! You will walk away with poses for girls, guys, families and children – so it won’t be so scary any longer! She is known for her rich, bold colorful edits that stand out in a crowd! She will show you her workflow for edits, including Lightroom and Photoshop. Take your images from good to WOW with my editing secrets! She will talk about marketing, to get those clients in the door! Learn 10 marketing ideas to get you started! Link in bio. @texasppa @thephotographermagazine @txschool #tppamember #texasphotographer
Tina Caron @tinacaronphoto presents, "Getting Started on Your Master Artist Degree" at the iHeart Photography Conference and Expo on October 13-15 at the Grapevine Convention Center. . Tina will start at the ground level with what makes a strong Artist image, and the technical requirements for entry. Next, she will cover how to inspire your creativity and develop ideas for Artist pieces. She will take you step by step from concept creation to the planning and execution of the photo session(s) needed to create the components of your image, and how to legally source elements to complete the vision. Link in bio. @texasppa @thephotographermagazine @txschool #tppamember #texasphotographer
Artificial Intelligence is everywhere. How can you make sure it doesn’t replace you? Join Brad Barton @texasheadshots @txheadshots at the iHeart Photography Conference and Expo on October 13-15 at the Grapevine Convention Center in Grapevine TX. Brad will share what AI generated images really are (they are NOT just cut up images of other people’s work), how it functions, and how to ethically apply it to your own work. – Learn how AI Image Generation works – Learn about the copyright ramifications of AI – Learn how to enhance your own images using the latest AI engines – Learn how AI can speed up your workflow and increase your sales – Watch a live demonstration of an image being created from the initial session through the finished, AI enhanced image Link in bio. @texasppa @thephotographermagazine @txschool #tppamember #texasphotographer
Do You LOVE Photography? So Do We! That is why we hope to see you at the I Heart Photography Conference and Expo October 13-15 at the Grapevine Convention Center. Conference programming begins on Friday afternoon and continues through Sunday. https://iheartphotography.org
Now that you have your clients booked, it’s showtime! Time to get that session underway! We will talk about what I look for in locations and then the scary part… posing! You will walk away with poses for girls, guys, families and children – so it won’t be so scary any longer! I’ll show you how I demonstrate the poses and help clients feel comfortable in the moment. Time for the finishing touches! The edits! I’m known for my rich, bold colorful edits that stand out in a crowd! I’ll show you my workflow for edits, including Lightroom and Photoshop. I’ll show you how I do my basic edits in LR then open them up in Photoshop for the magic! I’ll show my hand edits as well as some actions that I use on almost every image. Take your images from good to WOW with my editing secrets! Finally, we will talk about marketing, to get those clients in the door! I’ll share with you 10 marketing ideas to get you started! Also, we will talk about WHO you are actually marketing to. Join Cindy Arthur @cindyarthurphotograph at the iHeart Photography Conference and Expo. October 13-15 at the Grapevine Convention Center in Grapevine Texas. To register, iHeartPhotography.org Link in bio. @proprintslab @arlingtoncamera @texasppa @thephotographermagazine @txschool #tppamember #texasphotographer