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• June Membership Meeting - An evening with the Masters

  • When
    15 Jun 2026
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    6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Precision Camera, 2438 W Anderson Ln., Austin, TX 78757
  • Registered
    5 registrants

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  An evening with the Masters
  June Meeting | Austin PPA

  What does it really take to become a Master Photographer?

  Join Austin Professional Photographers Association for a special evening featuring a panel of Master Photographers from within our own community.

  This inspiring discussion will give you a behind-the-scenes look at the journey toward earning the recognition of Master Photographer. Our panel of about 8-10 photographers will share their early work alongside their award winning images, showing how their style, creativity, and technical skills have evolved over time.

  Hear honest conversations about the lessons they learned along the way, the challenges they faced, the wins that kept them motivated, and the dedication it took to reach this milestone in their careers. Whether you are just starting your photography journey or have years of experience behind the camera, this event will offer encouragement, education, and insight from photographers who have walked the path before you.

  Come ready to learn, connect, and be inspired by the stories behind the images.

  
  And as always, Esmeralda Gonzalez will be ready to chat with new and current members before our meeting starts. She will be at Precision Camera by 5:30 for anyone that would like to chat.
  
  Plus, one of our wonderful sponsors will be stopping by for a visit. 
  Art Direct
  
  

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• June 22, 2026 Onboarding Zoom call

  • When
    22 Jun 2026
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    7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual / Zoom
  • Registered
    1 registrant

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  WHAT BENEFITS ARE OFFERED WITH AUSTIN PPA?

  Whether you’re a brand new member or have been with us for a while, we’d love to have you join us!

  During this call, we’ll go over what to expect as an Austin PPA member, share available resources, and talk about the support and community we offer. This is also a great time to ask any questions you may have.

  We hope you’ll join us for this warm and welcoming session to help you get the most out of your membership! Please designate about an hour for this call and reply to this email if you are planning on joining us.

  Hosted by your Welcoming Committee
  Tim Babiak and Esmeralda Gonzalez
  
  CLICK HERE FOR ZOOM LINK

  
  

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• CPP Exam Prep Class

  • When
    12 Jul 2026
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    9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    Tim's Place 3434 Oxsheer Drive Austin, TX
  • Registered
    1 registrant

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  Certified Professional Photographer

  Exam Prep Class

  Date: JULY 12, 2026 Location: Tim’s Place – 3434 Oxsheer Drive Time: 9 am – 4:30 p.m. (See below for lunch break plans)   Cost: $99

  
  

  The Austin PPA supports the value of the PPA Certified Professional Photographer program. This class helps students prepare for the CPP examination. Topics include: 

  * Photographic equipment 

  * Exposure and metering 

  * Lighting 

  * Math formulas 

  * Color theory 

  * Composition 

  * Sample test questions 

  The class runs from 9 am – 4:30 pm with a break from noon – 1 pm for lunch. We will likely order pizza.  

  If you’d like to use study materials (optional), you can use Steve Kozak’s “CPP Study Guide” available at this link: https://passthecpp.com/membership-account/membership-checkout/.  

  PPA members who attend this class are eligible to receive one service merit from PPA. 

  The instructor for this class is Tim Babiak, M.Photog.Cr., CPP. Tim has served as a local CPP Liason as well as on the Austin PPA and Texas PPA Boards of Directors. 

  
  

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