Professional Photographers Association of Rhode Island

Our Purpose and mission:

PPARI is a nonprofit association dedicated to advance photography in all of its branches, both as an art and as a profession; to educate, to create, foster, promote and maintain cordial relations, cooperation and  interchange of thought and opinion freely among its members; to foster the practical benefits to be derived from personal acquaintances  and the discussion of subjects having to do with photography.  

Up Coming Events, Seminar, Programs

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The Program for Wednesday, January 24th has been canceled due to medical issues.  The program will be rescheduled for a later datel  We wish Carrie a Speedy recovery.

PPARI Convention March 3, 4, and 5, 2012

The convention will be held at the Sheraton Airport Hotel in Warwick. Speakers are Nylora Bruleigh "Bellies and Babies", Don Chick "The Art and Craft of Studio Portraiture", and Dan Doke "Killer Lighting.

Download the Registration Form

Download the 2012 Print Rules

Please note: Registration is required for all programs.  This applies to all PPARI Members, Non Members having dinner or not.  We need to know how many will be attendance due to seating capacity.  Please contact the program chairperson. Also, anyone ordering a meal and cancels within 24 hours of the program or is no show for meals, the cost of the meal will be invoiced to that person.

For the February, April, May, June, and October Programs.  PPARI Members the cost of the program is included with your dues,  Non Members $60.  A member of any other state, regional, or national photographic association the cost is $30. Programs in which there are meals, those costs are not include in the about fees.

Important links to check out.

"The Merit Image"

Convention Schedule

NEIPP Information

Professional Photographers Association of New England

Professional Photographers of America