:: Certification Preparation Class

Upcoming Certification Prep Class(es)

Certification Preparation Class
July 9-11, 2012 (9:00AM-5:00PM) in Atlanta, Georgia
Cost: $299: Click here to register
PPA Members receive 2 merits for attending.

Planning on taking the Certified Professional Photographer (CPP) exam? First, take this three-day intensive class to dive into the technical topics covered in the CPP Certification Exam, explore the Image Submission Review...and gain a more thorough working knowledge of photography.

This in-depth study of photography's technical side could almost be considered to equivalent to a semester of college...so be prepared to study! Topics include the following:

  • The Inverse Square Law, Filter Factors, Bellows Factor
  • Lenses and Filters
  • Color Theory and H&D Curves
  • Lighting Ratios, Corrective Lighting and Posing, Depth of Field, Angle of View
  • The Zone System (and how it helps you understand the digital histogram)
  • Difference between a Bit, a Byte and Bit Depth
  • And much more!

Recommended reading: "Photography" by London and Upton

*Note: to take the exam is optional, but if you wish to take it, you must first declare your candidacy and register for the exam. Complete details can be found here: CertifiedPhotographer.com/cpp-certification/get-certified/

Hotel
Hilton Atlanta
255 Courtland Street NE
Atlanta, Georgia, 30303
For Hotel Reservations click here
Please note the cut-off date to make reservations is June 30, 2012

To learn more about the Certified Professional Photographer Program, visit www.certifiedphotographer.com.

What is Certification?

The Certified Professional Photographer (CPP) program is recognized throughout the industry as a mark of excellence. Certification assures others of a photographer's knowledge, experience and continuance to develop new skills and techniques. It is a declaration of your professional competence!

Mark yourself as a true professional with certification!

Why be a Certified Professional Photographer?

Studies show that certification is the most widely recognized consumer credential—it is a sign that one is an authority in the field. Consumers may not know a lot about professional photography, but they know that certification should ensure professional-quality goods and services.

That's why clients in every industry seek out credentialed professionals. A Certified Professional Photographer (CPP) designation offers clients an assurance of quality, technical skill and artistic expertise.

For more information, please visit: CertifiedPhotographer.com

Why take your Certification Class through PPA?

Taught by top industry professionals, our prep classes give you the education to help pass the test and learn additional aspects of the photography business. You will receive personal insights on your technical and artistic competency, the CPP image submissions and the business of photography.

This class promises to be one of the most intense and rewarding photographic learning experiences you'll ever encounter.