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Focus Forward - Annual Convention

  • Friday, April 10, 2026
  • 12:00 PM
  • Monday, April 13, 2026
  • 12:00 PM
  • Iowa

Registration

  • Attending only the Awards Banquet? You will need to purchase a meal if you wish to join us for dinner. Event registration includes the meal this is only for BANQUET ONLY attendees.
  • Choose this ticket if you are a paid member of a neighboring state and have a discount code.
  • Non Member Guest Registration.
  • Aspiring photographers enrolled in a photography program and instructors are welcome to attend! Does NOT include Banquet Meal or any meals.
  • PPI Board Member Registration
  • PPI Life Member Registration
  • PPI Member Registration. BONUS! PPI Members do get to attend this year's Pre-Con Day on business-please register separately for this event to receive your education merits.
  • Speaker at the event

Professional Photographers of Iowa (PPI) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and empowering professional and aspiring photographers across Iowa and the Midwest. Through hands-on workshops, inspiring events, and a welcoming community, we help photographers grow their skills, build meaningful connections, and thrive in the industry.

Focus Forward, PPI's Annual Convention | April 10–13, 2026 | Iowa

Inspiration. Education. Connection.

Whether you're a seasoned pro or building your photography business from the ground up, Focus Forward is where creative momentum meets community.

Join us for a high-energy, hands-on convention designed to elevate your craft and recharge your passion. Over the course of four unforgettable days, you'll experience:

  • Dynamic speakers from both photography and small business industries

  • Live demos and hands-on workshops covering everything from lighting and posing to marketing and mindset

  • Meaningful networking with photographers and creative entrepreneurs from across the Midwest

  • An awards brunch to celebrate industry excellence

  • And a themed party (Pajama Jam, anyone?) to cap it all off with connection and fun

Why Attend?
Because you’re not just a photographer—you’re a creative entrepreneur. And this is your space to grow. At Focus Forward, you’ll walk away with:

✅ Fresh ideas and skills to implement immediately
✅ New friends and mentors who get it
✅ A renewed sense of confidence and creative purpose

Let’s move your business—and your artistry—forward, together.
Registration opens July 25, 2025. Don’t miss the one-day $100-off launch sale!

A digital print competition will be hosted prior to the convention on March 9th. You must be a PPI member to win awards. Be sure to join or renew your membership!

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