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If you are an active PPofMI member, please be sure to to register using your active PPofMI Member email address. (note: this is same email address used with your active "Find A Photographer" account).

Upcoming events

    • 12 Jul 2026
    • 12:00 PM
    • Coldwater Lake Family Park, 1073 N. Littlefield Rd, Weidman, MI
    Register

    We are excited to invite you to PPofMI's Summer Picnic, July 12, 2026 at Coldwater Lake Family Park. 

    It will be a fun day to hang out and get to know other photographers, play yard games, eat great food, swim and relax. 

    There are cabins and camping available if you'd like to make it a little get away! Below is the link to check availability & register.

     Coldwater Lake Reservations  and check for Coldwater Lake Park

    PPof Mi will provide hot dogs & burgers and you can bring a side. We will send out a link for food sign up closer to the event. 

    When you RSVP, please add how many people will attend with you so we can make sure to have enough meat. 

    We can't wait to see you there!!



     


    • 09 Aug 2026
    • 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    • Location: 3055 Lewis Ave., Ida, MI 48140
    • 14
    Register

    Have you be interested in capturing newborns and would like to learn more about safety and professional wrapping? 

    PPofMi is excited to be offering the following class taught by Tressa Shaw!

    Wrapped Posing for Safe &

      Timeless Newborn Photography 

    Date: Sunday, Aug. 9th, 2026

    Time: 10am-5pm

    Location: 3055 Lewis Ave., Ida, MI 48140

    Instructor: Tressa Shaw, M. Photog., CPP

    Join us for an immersive, hands-on workshop designed for photographers looking to master safe, simple, and beautifully wrapped newborn posing techniques. What You’ll Learn: During the workshop, I will walk you through my signature "Bundle Me Up" session workflow. We will cover essential elements including safe newborn handling, professional wrapping techniques, and prop and bean bag posing. You will also learn about equipment, lighting, prop selection, and tips for building an efficient, smooth, and safe workflow. To participate in the hands-on portion, please bring a soft-body doll to practice each wrapping technique as it is demonstrated.

    After a short lunch break, you will observe a live "Bundle Me Up" session with a newborn to see these techniques in action. We also intend to provide attendees with the opportunity to capture shots during the live demo; please note that a camera harness or neck strap is required to photograph during the session. Why Attend: This workshop is ideal for photographers of all skill levels, whether you are just starting in newborn photography or are a seasoned professional looking to offer the "Bundle Me Up" style to your clients.

    What to Bring: - - Soft body posable doll and Godox controller if you would like to grab images during the live “Bundle Me Up” Session. We will have a few extra Nikon compatible controllers. You will be given a wrap to use and keep for practice wrapping techniques. Due to space and to ensure each attendee is given quality attention, seats are limited so Book Early! We look forward to helping you build the skills and confidence to create safe, timeless newborn portraits.


    • 20 Sep 2026
    • 10:00 AM
    • 21 Sep 2026
    • 3:00 PM
    • Drury Inn, 5125 28th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512
    • 95
    Register

    are you ready to be inspired at

    fall retreat?  



    We are excited to have Carly Sullens at

    PPofMI FALL ARTISTRY RETREAT

    Sept 20-21, 2026 

    Drury Inn, Grand Rapids, MI

    (Registration starts at 9am, class at 10am)

    INTENT TO IMAGE: Learning to Create from within.


    FEATURING Carly Sullens

    This workshop is for photographers who want to create images that feel more personal and intentional. Through guided exercises and demonstrations, participants learn how to begin with what they want to express, then translate it into stronger creative choices, from subject and composition to light, mood, and post-processing. This program helps photographers move beyond automatic habits, and beyond technical perfection as the main goal, into image-making rooted in authenticity and meaning. Attendees leave with a repeatable process they can returnto, and clearer direction for creating work that feels true to them. This isn’t about getting it “right.” It’s about getting it real, and making images that feel purposeful, personal, and undeniably yours.

    Hotel Information-

    Fall Retreat will be held at the Drury Inn in Grand Rapids.  When making reservations, please make sure they are through Professional Photographers of Michigan. Reservations should be made by Aug 22, 2026 to receive the best rate. Use the link below to book your room. 

     Drury Hotels - New Reservation



   

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