76th Maine Photographic Convention (Maine PPA) (April 17, 2026)

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Maine PPA 76th Photographic Convention

Join us for 3 days (and 1 BONUS day) of fun, education, and networking!

Registration includes classes (except bonus day) and welcome/after parties. Attendees earn 1 PPA Merit

Full convention details available here

All sales are final and non-refundable.

FRIDAY, APRIL 17th

4:30 pm

Registration Opens

5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Kristin Jones

Night Portraits

9:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Welcome Party at Hotel Suite TBA

SATURDAY, APRIL 18th

8:30 am

Registration Opens

9:00 am - 9:30 am

MainePPA Annual Meeting

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Jen Stitt

7 Steps for Client Experience

12:00 - 2:00 pm

Lunch on your own

(Group Lunch Sign Up Available at Registration)

2:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Patrick Wine

The Big Picture: Wildlife

6:00 pm

Convention & Speakers Group Photo

6:30 pm - 9:30 pm

MainePPA Award Ceremony & Banquet with DJ Rob Burnell

$TBA

9:30 pm - 11:00 pm

After Party at Hotel Suite TBA

SUNDAY, APRIL 19th

6:00 am - 9:00 am

Patrick Wine

Landscape Shoot Out at Portland Headlight

8:30 am - 10:00 am

Rebekah Wheeler

Breakfast with MainePPA President

10:00 am

Registration Opens

10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Meg Loeks

Elevating the Ordinary: Portraiture

12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Lunch on your own

(Group Lunch Sign Up Available at Registration)

2:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Meg Loeks

Elevating the Ordinary (Continued)

4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Image Competition Feedback & Discussion

6:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Dinner on your own

9:30 pm - 11:00 pm

After Party at Hotel Suite TBA

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BONUS DAY

MONDAY, APRIL 20th

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Aaron Nace

The Art of Photoshop

MainePPA $249 / PPA $299 / PUBLIC $399

(PPA Merit Class)

REGISTER HERE

Lunch Buffet Included

All sales are final and non-refundable.

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The Art and Technique of Macro Photography (June 06, 2026)

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT

In this program, OM SYSTEM Ambassador Emilie Talpin will explore how macro photography reveals the hidden details of insects, plants, and textures that often go unnoticed in daily life. In this talk, you’ll learn what macro photography is, the essential gear and camera settings to get started, how light and composition transform close-up images, practical tips for photographing nature respectfully and creatively, and how to view your own backyard or garden as a world waiting to be discovered.

Whether you’re a photographer seeking a new challenge or simply curious about the wonders of the macro world, this talk will leave you with fresh perspectives and the inspiration to look closer, begin your macro journey, or learn new techniques to elevate your images.

The afternoon will be entirely hands-on, so participants can apply what they’ve learned.

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76th Maine Photographic Convention (Maine PPA) (April 17, 2026)

Maine PPA 76th Photographic Convention

FRIDAY, APRIL 17th

SATURDAY, APRIL 18th

SUNDAY, APRIL 19th

BONUS DAY

MONDAY, APRIL 20th

The Art and Technique of Macro Photography (June 06, 2026)