Creative Photo Challenge (November 20, 2026)

Fri, 20 Nov 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Creative Challenge

2 photographers. 1 model. 2 lights. 10 minutes.

All skill levels welcome. Grand prize! Anything can happen!

Bring: your camera gear, a trigger for the lights, a laptop for editing, and an appetizer to share. We'll take care of the rest!

Event Overview

Join us for an evening of fast-paced shooting, learning, and fun. Photographers pair up into teams of two, and each team gets one model, two lights, and ten minutes on the clock to create their best image.

It's a great way to meet the community, get hands-on time with lighting and models, and stretch your creative muscles under a little friendly pressure. Whether you're brand new to studio lighting or a seasoned pro, you'll walk away with new ideas and new friends.

How It Works

Photographers are paired into teams of two
Each team works with one model and two lights
Teams get ten minutes to shoot
Teams pick their best shots to submit for judging
The winning team takes home the grand prize

What to Bring

Your camera gear
A trigger for the lights
A laptop for editing
An appetizer to share

We'll take care of the rest!

The Details

Date Friday, November 20th, 2026

Time 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Location Randall Student Center
46 University Drive, Augusta, ME

Price Members FREE | Public $35

Skill Level All skill levels welcome

Not a member yet? Non-members can apply up to 3 program fees toward membership dues when joining within the same fiscal year.

Become a Member

77th Maine Photographic Convention (April 16, 2027)

Fri, 16 Apr 2027 19:30:00 GMT

77th Annual Maine Photographic Convention: Knock Fear Out of Focus

Overcoming the fear that holds us back

Join us for 3 days (and 1 BONUS day) of fun, education, and networking at the Hilton Garden Inn, Freeport Downtown!

Registration includes classes (except bonus day) and the nightly Hospitality Lounge. Attendees earn PPA Merits

Full convention details are available here.

All sales are final and non-refundable. Refund & Cancellation Policy

TICKET PRICES

Maine PPA Members

Convention: No charge

Banquet: $75

Bonus Day: $250

Public

Early Bird Convention (before January 1st): $275

Convention: $325

Bonus Day: $350

Full Focus Pass (Public)

Conference, Banquet, and Bonus Day

Early Bird Full Focus Pass (before January 1st): $625

Full Focus Pass: $725

Convention tickets are included with Maine PPA Membership

FRIDAY, APRIL 16th

3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Registration Opens

4:30 pm - 8:00 pm

High-Speed Sync

(Bring your camera and speedlights)

8:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Dinner on your own

9:30 pm - 11:00 pm

Hospitality Lounge (Room 131)

SATURDAY, APRIL 17th

8:00 am - 9:00 am

Registration Opens

9:00 am - 11:00 am

Curating Your AI Toolkit

11:00 am - 11:15 am

Announcements & Break

11:15 am - 12:00 pm

Maine PPA Business Meeting

12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Lunch on your own

1:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Overcoming the Fear of Competition

(You CAN do this)

4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Free time to explore and prepare for banquet

6:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Annual Maine PPA Group Photos

6:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Annual Banquet & Awards

$75

Register here: 77th Annual MPPA Awards Banquet

9:30 pm - 11:00 pm

Hospitality Lounge (Room 131)

SUNDAY, APRIL 18th

8:00 am - 9:00 am

Registration Opens

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Creative Confidence

12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Lunch on your own

2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Being Authentic

5:00 pm - 5:15 pm

Announcements & Break

5:15 pm - 6:00 pm

Social Time with Speakers & Participants

6:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Dinner on your own

9:30 pm - 11:00 pm

Hospitality Lounge (Room 131)

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BONUS DAY

MONDAY, APRIL 19th

Business and AI

8:00 am - 9:00 am

Registration Opens

9:00 am - 9:30 am

Welcome & Opening

9:30 am - 12:00 pm

Bonus Day: Business and AI

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Lunch (provided on site)

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Bonus Day Continues

3:00 pm - 3:15 pm

Break

3:15 pm - 5:15 pm

Bonus Day Finishes

Maine PPA: $250 / PUBLIC: $350

Lunch Included

HOTEL

Hilton Garden Inn, Freeport Downtown

Only $149/night for 2 Queens or 1 King Room

Book Online

Staying close to the convention room? Request a first-floor room when you book.

All sales are final and non-refundable.

Maine Professional Photographers Association upcoming events

Creative Photo Challenge (November 20, 2026)

Creative Challenge

Event Overview

How It Works

What to Bring

The Details

77th Maine Photographic Convention (April 16, 2027)

TICKET PRICES

FRIDAY, APRIL 16th

SATURDAY, APRIL 17th

SUNDAY, APRIL 18th

BONUS DAY

MONDAY, APRIL 19th

HOTEL