Lunch and Learn with the CEO of PPA

Speaker: Angela Kurkian

Class Description

Join us for a complimentary lunch and a conversation with Angela Kurkian, CEO of Professional Photographers of America. Angela will be sharing updates on where PPA is headed and talking through what membership means for your photography business — from resources and benefits to the bigger picture of where the organization is investing its energy.

Whether you’re a longtime PPA member or just curious about what it offers, this is a great chance to hear directly from the top and ask questions in a relaxed setting.

Lunch is on us. Come hungry.

Angela Kurkian

As the first female CEO of Professional Photographers of America (PPA), Angela Kurkian leads the organization with a strong “members first” philosophy, guiding its strategy, growth, and operations. Founded more than 158 years ago, PPA exists to support the photography profession and empower photographers to thrive as both artists and entrepreneurs.

Angela joined PPA in 2012 as Director of Education after successfully operating a wedding and portrait photography studio in Cincinnati for 25 years. A passionate educator and industry advocate, she has spent more than two decades teaching and mentoring photographers across the country. One of her most impactful contributions at PPA has been the development and expansion of the organization’s photography and business education platform, now known as PhotoVision on PPA.com.

She earned her bachelor’s degree in Advertising and Marketing from the University of Florida, where she first discovered the power of photography to create meaningful emotional connections with people. That experience sparked a lifelong passion for the craft and profession of photography.

Angela is a Certified Professional Photographer (CPP) and holds both the Master of Photography and Photographic Craftsman degrees from Professional Photographers of America. Under her leadership, she remains committed to helping photographers build sustainable businesses, strengthen their creative skills, and elevate the value of professional photography.

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