Future Events & RSVP Form

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Events Calendar

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March 2025
Lighting Seminar & DemoLighting patterns, ideas, and hands on demo.
6pm4612 Billingsley Blvd, Ste 34
Midland, TX 79705
28
Feb2025
Evoto & AI Retouching DemoMembership Print Competition
*Print out and bring your favorite image for in person judging*
6pm4612 Billingsley Blvd, Ste 34
Midland, TX 79705
28
Sept2024
Headshot Fundraiser PhotoshootAre you needing an updated headshot? Please considering supporting our organization while we raise funds to finish what we need to become an affiliation of PPA.
10am – 12pm4612 Billingsley Blvd, Suite 34. Midland, TX 79705
June 82024
FaFa Gallery Pop Up Sale!https://www.facebook.com/events/354750324228360?ref=newsfeed
Members : Contact Hanna Rye if you will be participating.
12pmFaFa Gallery
Andrews Hwy, Midland TX
April 20th2024
Lighting SeminarCurious about studio lighting? Join MOPPA President Hanna Bloom Rye to learn new tips, tricks, fellowship and networking opportunities.
3pm4612 Billingsley Blvd, Suite 34
Midland, TX 79705
February 32024
Guest Speaker – Guy T Phillips (Efficient Workflow and Editing Tips)
1pm – 3pmOdessa College
201 W University Blvd, Odessa, TX 79764
3
November2023
Let’s Talk About Shop!Casual Meet and Greet, Share 3-5 Favorite things about your photography and trade.
6pmTexas Sun Winery,
Midland, TX
6
October2023
Photoshop Retouching and Credit Edit’s Demonstration – by Kimberly Cowan
6pm4612 Billingsley Blvd, Ste 34
Midland, TX 79705
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September2023
Photoshop Retouching and Credit Edit’s Demonstration – by Kimberly Cowan
6pm4612 Billingsley Blvd, Ste 34
Midland, TX 79705

Helping Local Photographers Grow!

Our unique community of members at MOPPA is dedicated to holding monthly meetings for local professional photographers and photography enthusiasts to help grow their craft and create opportunities to make like minded friendships and business relationships.

Our Group Meets the Last Friday of each month with the exception of holidays.

Photo by: Jeff Schartz

The Blog

  • February Print Comp Winners!
    Big congratulations to everyone who participated in our friendly local print comp! It really was a lot of fun, easy going, and is judged by your peers. Please join us in March for our next competition and monthly meeting. We will be going over lighting patterns and a hands-on demonstration.
  • February Meeting – Guest Speaker, Guy T Phillips
    Our meeting on Saturday, February 3rd, 2024 will be held at Odessa College in the Sedate Hall room 201. We will be utilizing the college’s computers for this meeting. You are welcome to bring your own if you do not wish to use the college’s computers. Now here is a… Read more: February Meeting – Guest Speaker, Guy T Phillips
  • April 2023 MOPPA Meeting w/ Steven Tippett
    April 7th at 6pm BAM Consulting Business Networking Patio (Door on the left side of main entrance) 3107 N Big Spring St. Midland, TX 79705 Join us Permian Basin to hear our very own locally talented Steven Tippett speak and present about his beautifully unique art for our April Midland… Read more: April 2023 MOPPA Meeting w/ Steven Tippett
  • 2022 Reflection, and February 2023 Break!
    Greetings MOPPA Members and West Texas! What an amazing year to reflect back to on 2022! I couldn’t be more excited to get our own little local guild started for the PPA and looking forward to seeing what 2023 holds for us! Congrats to those who took a leap and… Read more: 2022 Reflection, and February 2023 Break!
  • Happy New Year!
    Enjoy a discount on us for a new yearly MOPPA membership! Discount is good until January 31st. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Photography Friends!
  • Art Show! January 6th Meeting
    Members are encouraged to participate in our first ever art show hosted by The FaFa Gallery and Silver’s Framery! Deadline to turn in your ready for sale art is January 1st and will have our first meeting of the year January 6th at 6pm. Contact Kimberly Cowan for more information.… Read more: Art Show! January 6th Meeting
  • Jeff Neely, Nov. 2022 Speaker
    Jeff Neely began his life in the art world by first being in the art rental business. In this business, he began to think about the impact the frame on a piece of art has on the overall appeal and sellability of that art. Jeff says that one piece of… Read more: Jeff Neely, Nov. 2022 Speaker
  • Brad Barton, Oct. 2022 Speaker
    About the Speaker Brad Barton is Master Photographer, Master Artist and Creator and is a Certified Professional Photographer based out of the Dallas/Fort Worth area. He loves to use his imagination to create works of art. He shares his passion for creating with the photographic community by speaking at PPA… Read more: Brad Barton, Oct. 2022 Speaker
  • Gwendolyn Davies, Sept. 2022 Speaker
    Claiming Space, Self-Portrait: Untitled, 2017 For our September meeting, the talented and highly educated Gwendolyn Davies has offered to be our first guest speaker. She has exhibited in group and solo exhibitions across the United States. Through her art, Gwendolyn challenges the ideas of what is considered feminine, beautiful, and… Read more: Gwendolyn Davies, Sept. 2022 Speaker

Contact Us
Midland, TX 79705

Kimberly Cowan, President

[email protected]

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