Intermountain Professional Photographers Association upcoming events

External Events - Pictureline 2026 (01 Jan 2026)

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 07:00:00 GMT

305 West 700 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84101

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home to all your photo & video needs!

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Prompt Competition 2026 - February 2026 - October 2026 (01 Feb 2026)

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 07:00:00 GMT

PROMPT COMP 2026

You've asked, and we've listened! IPPA Prompt Comp is back!

IPPA wants to get you out of your comfort zone. We want you to get creative again. Join us in this fun, (mostly) year long exercise to get you stretching, learning, and creative juices flowing.

Some examples from previous years -

RULES & DETAILS:

Up to 4 images can be entered per month per prompt.
You CANNOT use old images, you must go shoot for the prompt.
Images must be submitted by the 20th of every month to allow for voting. Images submitted after this will be disqualified.
Voting will be the 21 through the end of the month, all done via Facebook
Save images at 2048px on the long side, 10 quality from Photoshop or Lightroom (purely to appease Facebook)

Once you have your images, send them to sherry@keepsakeimagesstudio.com before the deadline. All images submitted will be added to an album on IPPA Facebook page, where they can be voted on by your friends, family, peers, and judging panel.

Monthly winners will get a small prize, and then in November, judges will review all winning images and choose one overall Prompt Comp winner!

Compete as many months as you choose. We want you to have fun with this!

External Event - PhotoX Lifestyle 2026 (25 Sep 2026)

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 06:00:00 GMT

PhotoX Lifestyle

Once the event is available on Pictureline's site, we'll add more info here. Click here to see all Pictureline events in the mean time.

305 West 700 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
(Please remember to park on the street!)

Merit-Minded: A Beginner's Guide to Image Competition (12 Oct 2026)

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:30:00 GMT

MERIT-MINDED:
A Beginner's Guide to Image Competition

Just what is photo competition and how do I get started in it? How can photo competitions make you a stronger artist? What are the 12 elements of a merit image? What are the rules, tips, and tricks to competing?

That’s what this class is all about.

Sherry will take a deeper dive into the elements that create a merit image, the do’s, the don’ts, and understanding why some images just aren’t merit images. Through IPPA’s local competition you can earn merits toward your photography degree, improve your talent, and create better images for yourself and your clients. Learning these steps can also help you progress to the PPA Merit Image Review and the IPC Photography Competition.

LOCATION

VENUE ADDRESS

Don Polo Photography

3022 Mt Logan Way
Taylorsville, UT

Zoom link to attend virtually

INSTRUCTORS

More info soon!

IPPA Annual Convention 2026 (06 Nov 2026)

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 07:00:00 GMT

IPPA ANNUAL CONVENTION

We have an amazing lineup covering everything from , and a whole lot more!

Guests include -

Friday, November 7 - Makayla Jade Harris will have you ready to stop chasing clients and start attracting high-paying bookings!

If you’re tired of price shoppers, ghosted inquiries, or barely breaking even, Attracting & Converting High-Paying Clients: Stand Out, Book Big, Sell More was built for you.

In this class, you’ll learn how to:

Position yourself as a high-end, go-to photographer
Elevate your website & social media to pull in dream clients
Create an unforgettable client experience from first contact to delivery
Boost average orders with exclusive printed product offerings
Build a reliable referral network that fills your calendar on autopilot

Stop settling for low-margin sessions. Elevate your brand, increase your sales, and build a business that actually pays you what you're worth.

Then on Saturday, November 7, Niah Aldrich will take us through a day of creative lighting, bold color, styled portrait sets, hands-on shooting, and post-processing. Bring your own camera and come ready to shoot. Just don’t forget your SD card!

Attendees will have a chance to photograph professional models while learning Niah’s approach to color and creative lighting using Westcott gear, then follow as she takes those images into the editing process to learn how to make colors pop, change colors in post, and create rich, vibrant images while maintaining natural skin tones.

This will be an amazing couple of days—REGISTER now!

LOCATION

VENUE ADDRESS

Pictureline

305 West 700 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84101

SCHEDULE

Detailed schedule coming soon!

INSTRUCTORS

About Makayla Jade Harris

Makayla Jade Harris is the founder and CEO of ASET, the industry’s leading virtual sales agency for photographers. What began as a personal mission to create lasting heirlooms for her own family has evolved into a company that now partners with studios worldwide, transforming how photographers sell, serve, and scale through powerful post-session experiences.

A former wedding photographer turned sales strategist, Makayla has helped hundreds of creatives increase their revenue through proven consultative selling methods, high-end client experience design, and emotionally-driven product presentation. She’s known for cutting through the fluff, teaching real strategies that work, and helping photographers break through income ceilings by focusing on connection, value, and intentional business design.

Makayla has served on the Board of Directors for the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) for seven years and currently serves as President, playing an active role in shaping the future of the photography industry.

She’s been recognized with awards like 40 Under 40 and Women on the Rise, and has spoken on stages for Imaging USA, WPPI, Shutterfest, Lens & Light, and more. Whether she’s training sales teams, designing curriculum, or helping creatives reclaim their time and profit, Makayla brings a blend of heart, hustle, and hard-earned wisdom to every room she steps into.

About Niah Aldrich

Niah Aldrich is a Sony portrait photographer and Westcott Lighting ambassador based in Kansas City, MO. She is known for her bold use of color, creative lighting, and fashion-inspired portraiture. Her work blends strong visual storytelling with vibrant styling and approachable direction.

She travels the country teaching workshops that break down lighting in a fun, real-world way, whether you’re just getting started or looking to level up your creative shoots. Expect energy, color, and hands-on learning with Sony's top photography gear and Westcott lighting.