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Join us April 11 for a unique photoshoot of folkloric dance costumes!

Many different models, costumes and lighting scenarios.

Register early, attendance is limited!

Folkloric Dance Costume Shoot Registration

See Olha's award-winning fashion images in the slide show in the adjacent album.

Fashion Lighting and Beauty Photography Workshop with Olha Melokhina

Volunteers Power PPSCV

Non-profit volunteer organizations take a great deal of work behind the scenes to run smoothly and provide quality programs. PPSCV is fortunate to have an active board who meet monthly to plan our programs and they and many other members that contribute their time and energy to run the many events we provide. Volunteers also learn new skills, gain experience, and connect with other photographers, while serving the Bay Area photography community.

We welcome volunteers to help with projects big or small - if you have time and energy, please volunteer to help serve on one of our committees, such as:

Website Development,
Image Competition,
Educational Program,
Marketing, and
Social events.

For more info, e-mail info@ppscv.com

Courageous Kids Day 2026

Courageous Kids Day is celebrating its 37th year this coming Mother's Day.
This amazing event, created by the American Cancer Society, provides “a day away from cancer” free of charge to young cancer patients and their families.

PPSCV seeks about 20 photographers to volunteer for this incredible event.
Whether you're a seasoned professional or a beginner, this is a very rewarding event. We group less experienced photographers with more experienced, so everyone is able to participate.

Most will be in teams of 3 or 4, taking professional family portraits, and a few will be doing candid photographs around the event venue.

To learn more: Courageous Kids Day 2026

Learn why a CPP certification is important for clients www.ppa.com/WhyCPP

#MemberBenefit PPSCV Bay Area CPP Study Group

The 2026 CPP Study Cohort Begins May 22!

For PPSCV members interested in becoming certified by PPA.

By going through the certification process you assure yourself that you have mastered a range of necessary photography skills. The certificate in turn assures your potential clients that you have the expertise to deliver quality images. This can be an important marketing and competitive advantage for your business.

Join our CPP Study Group! The schedule is announced on the PPSCV Calendar.

Learn more here at PPA.