Education

For a summary of our Upcoming Events – see our CALENDAR page

For general information about any upcoming workshops or the PPGBA, please call 650/367-1265

In addition to its monthly evening lectures, PPGBA offers other opportunities for education…

Four Nights Workshops
Evening workshops held several times during the year around the Bay Area.

Golden Gate School of Professional Photography
Golden Gate School of Professional Photography, a committee of the PPGBA, has offered 1-6 day workshops for professional and aspiring professional photographers since 1984.

Fundamentals of Professional Photography course
This course is designed for those either new to or considering a career in photography. Are you thinking of going “Pro” or do you have a support staff person that you want to “upgrade” to a photographer? Or, perhaps you’ve been in the business for a while but need some reinforcement or clarification of the “basics.” This workshop covers the important “first step” to entering this industry and will give the essential knowledge and information needed to get started in professional portrait/wedding photography: lighting, posing, composition, pro-level equipment and more.. Learn the essentials digital capture, workflow, and key concepts. To learn more details, see the link above or e-mail the school director:

Print Competition & Education
Sessions held at monthly general membership meetings
At monthly meetings, members have an opportunity to have images evaluated and critiqued by a panel of jurors. Award ribbons are presented to those who score above certain levels. Monthly entrants qualify for year-end trophy and “Photographer of the Year” competitions. This is an effective way to develop and refine a personal style and is also an opportunity to earn recognition that can be used to publicize your business within your community.