Oregon Professional Photographers Association

This three-part, hands-on workshop is less than a month away! Register now so you can be part of this amazing experience!

📣 Call for Entries!

The 1st Installment of the 2026 OPPA Image Invitational competition is now open for submissions! Open to all competitors! Upload your images now through PrintCompetition.com.

🖼️ Enter up to six images to be evaluated using the 12 Elements of a Merit Image.
🏆 Members of the OPPA can earn competition points toward the OPPA Degree Program for merited images and be eligible for awards.

⏰ Entry Deadline: April 1, 2026 – 5:00 AM PST
🎥 Live Judging: April 1, 2026 – 4:00 PM PST

Our incredible judging panel includes:
⭐ Lisa Dillon (Jury Chair)
⭐ Aaron Hockley
⭐ Betsy Bird
⭐ Angela Hughes
⭐ Kenzie Hunter

Even if you’re not entering, you won’t want to miss this! 👀 Watching image competition judging is an incredible learning experience for photographers at every level.

📺 Free to watch via the Gameday App on PrintCompetition.com.

Register your images, review the rules, and join us for an inspiring evening of photography!

❓ Questions? Contact Beth Brinston, Competition Director.

We will be starting a Facebook live of our awards and member recognition program in the OPPA Facebook group starting at 7pm pacific.

Join us for OPPA’s 2025 Member Appreciation Reception — an evening to relax, connect, and celebrate everything our members have accomplished this year.

📆 Date: Thursday, December 4, 2025
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
📍 Location: Brix Tavern, 8187 SW Tualatin-Sherwood Rd, Tualatin, OR 97062

What to expect:
✨ Social hour & mingling with fellow photographers
🍽️ Heavy hors d’oeuvres & desserts included with registration
🎤 Year-in-review & vision from the incoming board
🏆 Member recognition, scholarships & annual competition awards
🎁 …and a few fun surprises throughout the night

👥 OPPA members, invited guests, and non-members are welcome
Friends, family & photography-loving guests: $25

👉 Reserve your spot now: https://oregonppa.org/event-6398234

Let’s celebrate our community and kick off the year ahead together. We can’t wait to see you there! 💚📸