Maryland's only Professional Trade Association Committed to the Artistic, Technical, Personal, and Business Success of the Professional Photographer

2024 Programming Calendar


 Month        Location     
Organizer / Speaker (s) 
 		Title Type
 January 24, 2024    Zoom   MDPPA Judging Panel  Image Comp... the Backstage Pass  Critique 
 January 28, 2024  ImagingUSA  James Corbett & Chris Marcinek - Organizers

 Imaging USA 2024 Meetup!

  Meet up
 March 10, 2024   Washington, DC  Anne Looney - Organizer  Dorothea Lange National Gallery of Art  Meet up
 March 13, 2024  Zoom  James Corbett  Making Travel Magic: Iceland and Beyond.  Educational
 March 27, 2024

 Zoom                

 Judging Panel Chris Wooley, Joan Genest, 

 Kristy Steeves, Dennis Hammon, and

 David Foltz

  MDPPA Spring Image Competition  Image Comp
 April 11, 2024  Columbia, MD

 Kesha Lambert, George Mitchell,

 Brandon Hunter, and Kia Bondurant

  Annual Convention 2024
  Convention
 April 28, 2024  Annapolis, MD   Web Wright - Organizer  Annapolis Photo Walk  Meet up
 May 17, 2024  Berlin, MD  Jay Cathell - Organizer (3-Day Event)  Assateague Federal Park Excursion  Meet up 
 May 19, 2024  Poolesville, MD   Phil Fabrizio - Organizer  Potomac Hunt Races  Meet up 
 May 22, 2024  Ellicott City, MD  Dr. Kara Elam  Re-ignite Your Passion!  Educational
 June 7, 2024  Spruce Knob Lake, WV  James Corbett - Organizer (4-Day Event)  Mountaintop Stargazing Adventure  Meet up
 June 19, 2024  Columbia MD  Gary Jones  Evolution of an image, 2024 GIA Winner!  Educational
 June 27, 2024  Washington, DC  Anne Looney - Organizer  Star Power National Portrait Gallery  Meet up 
 July 5, 2024 Coudersport, PA Lee Bostic - Organizer Cherry Springs Stargazing  Meet up
 July 19, 2024  NOVA   David "Buck" Buckwalter  D-I-Why!  Educational
 July 24, 2024 Zoom  Bryan Welsh, Toni Harriman, Jessica Robertson, 

 Jeff Johnson, and Joe Getter (JIT)

 MDPPA Summer Image Competition Image Comp
 August 4, 2024 Southern MD Carol Davis - Organizer  Lighthouse Exploration Meet up
 September 15, 2024 Annapolis, MD Laura Ames - Organizer MDPPA Annual Picnic Social
 October 23, 2024 Zoom Judges to be announced soon 2024 Annual Image Competition Image Comp
 November 13, 2024 Ellicott City, MD MDPPA Board Annual Business Meeting Social


Legend:

  • Critique: Feedback provided by a judge or panel on your submitted image to help guide artistic development. 
  • Convention: Annual multi-day event with various lectures, workshops, and hand-on opportunities for education and inspiration.
  • Educational: Seminar or presentation that is focused on providing specific knowledge and skills regarding some aspect of photography or related topic.  
  • Image Comp: A structured Image Competition with a set rules and guidelines, judged by a panel of PPA approved Judges or a PPA Judge in Training.
  • Meet up: Member lead outings to local points of interest. 
  • Social: Meetings that serve a social purpose for the group to network and foster connections (Parties, Picnics, Awards Ceremony)
  • Workshop: Special educational sessions that give detailed training on specific topic related to photography.

Monthly Collaborative Work Day

Join your peers to catch up, collaborate, discuss what's on your mind, projects you are working on, techniques and tricks. You do not need to be an MDPPA member to join us! Click on the links below to learn more and register!

January   February  March      April

May June July August

September October November December


Step Back in Time: A Photography-Focused Walking Tour of Historic Annapolis!

When: April 28, 2024 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Join us for a unique exploration of Annapolis that combines fascinating history with captivating photo opportunities. Led by MDPPA's own Web Wright, a seasoned guide with 8 years of experience bringing the city's past to life, this tour is designed for history buffs and photography enthusiasts alike. 

To learn more and register: Click Here!



May 17 - 19, 2024: 3- Day Assateague Federal Park Excursion!

Join Jay Cathell for the Assateague Photography Adventure! Capture stunning sunsets, sunrises & wildlife. Shoot the Milky Way (weather permitting). Design your own Adventure options; explore some of the amazing towns and sites along our shorelines. All skill levels are welcome. 

To learn more and register: Click Here!



May 19, 2024: MDPP-A - Day at the Races, and Tailgate

Horse Race & Photo Fun! MDPP-A's Day at the Races with Phil Fabrizio. May 19th, Poolesville, MD. Capture exciting steeplechase races & derby-hat portraits. Tailgate included! Learn action photography & PhotoMechanic basics. 

To learn more and register: Click Here!



May 22, 2024: Re-ignite Your Passion! Dr. Kara Elam

Join us and spark your creativity! Re-ignite Your Passion! Dr. Elam's seminar offers neuroscience-backed techniques for overcoming burnout, reigniting passion, and rediscovering joy in your creative pursuits. 

To learn more and register: Click Here!



Mountaintop Stargazing Adventure!

When: June 07 - 10, 2024

Join James Corbett for a weekend astrophotography adventure under the incredible dark skies of Spruce Knob Lake, West Virginia, June 7-10. Capture stunning Milky Way & star trails with minimal light pollution. Aside from prime Milky Way shooting, enjoy exploring, socializing, or simply relaxing in nature. 

For full details and registration: Click Here!



Evolution of an image, from concept to GIA winner!

When: June 19, 2024, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Join us for an inspiration Open House event! This event is a fantastic opportunity to connect with your photography friends and gain valuable insights from a Grand Imaging Award winner. Our special guest, Gary Jones, will take us on a captivating journey through his award-winning image.

To learn more and register: Click Here!



June 27, 2024: National Portrait Gallery Exhibition: Star Power: Photographs from Hollywood’s Golden Age by George Hurrell.

Step Back to Hollywood's Golden Age! Join Anne Looney for this Free MDPPA outing. See legendary figures captured by photographer George Hurrell at the National Portrait Gallery. 

To learn more and register: Click Here! 

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