KPPA Conference

I feel that it is important to continue my education by taking classes and seminars several times a year. My most recent was the KPPA (Kentucky Professional Photographers Association) summer conference in Lexington.

The first day was a workshop by Tim Kelly. If you are in the photography industry, you would know and respect Tim. He's one of the industry's finest and most sought after teachers. He holds the degrees of Mater/Craftsman and Fellow of the Americcan Society of Photographers. He's been in the photography industry for over 40 years and his career is still going strong.

The second and third day was led by Craig Minielly, also a master photographer. His style is quite different from Tim Kelly's classic portraiture, but great none the less. He photographs everything from kids to Prime Ministers, jewelry to jets, and interiors to centerfolds.

The last day of the conference was a master class workshop. Those attending gets a PPA (Professional Photographers of America) merit. Accumulation of these merits qualifies you for a master's degree in photography. You can also get them by scoring 80+ during a PPA sanctioned print competition, teaching workshops, and providing service to PPA and PPA affiliated organizations like KPPA.

I just wanted to share a little bit about what's been going on in (and out) of the studio. Here are a few of the pictures taken at the conference.



Craig photographing a model/fellow student and teaching how to photograph in mixed lighting conditions.