MOPPA - Education

education

MOPPA is committed to ongoing photography education for its members. Our resources, classes, mentoring, and conference are incredible opportunities to grow as a professional & aspiring photographer.

Monthly

Education

Small group

Mentoring

Yearly

Conference

Social

Events

Studio Experience

Image Competition

Classes

MOPPA's classes provide you with the tools to find success in photography. Each month MOPPA hosts classes from some of the country’s best photographers spanning a range of topics.

Photo Credit: MOPPA Member - Linda Hamlin

Photo Credit: MOPPA Member - Kim Lorenz

Small Group Mentorship

The mentorship program aims to enhance each member's photographic business skills through a series of small group mentoring sessions.

Annual Conference

"Develop MOPPA" is the annual photography conference hosted by the Missouri Professional Photographers Association. Learn new skills, shoot alongside top-notch photographers, compete in image competition, connect with fellow attendees, and be inspired.

Photo Credit: MOPPA Member - John Seals

Photo Credit: MOPPA Member - Patty Cline

Image Competition

Image Competition is the most intense photographic education you can get. Through this process, you will learn to see and view your work more objectively while developing a more refined skill set that carries over into your everyday work. We welcome everyone to participate in image competition. Newcomers or seasoned veterans, we all have something to offer and something to learn.

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Individuals who demonstrate exceptional services rendered to the profession of photography

Fellow of Photography Degree Program

Individuals who demonstrate exceptional ability in photography and/or in the arts and crafts involved in the production of finished photographs and who demonstrate exceptional services rendered to the profession of photography, the photographic industry, and the Association shall be recognized by the Professional Photographers Association of Missouri (MOPPA) through the awarding of credits and honors in the manner prescribed by this program.