Professional Photographers of North Carolina

03/13/2026

Compression & Character
It’s not just a zoom; it’s a perspective shift.

Choosing between a 35mm and a 135mm isn't about how much "room" you have in the composition. It’s about how much you want the background to participate in the portrait.

35mm (The Storyteller): Keeps the viewer in the room. Use this when the location tells part of the subject's story.

85mm (The Standard): The classic "Beauty Lens" that balances subject pop with a natural feel.

105mm / 135mm (The Specialist): These lenses compress the world. They pull the distant background forward and melt it away, creating a level of isolation that wide lenses can't touch.

The Pro-Secret: As your focal length gets longer, your "depth of field" appears shallower, even at the same aperture.

Register at: https://ppofnc.com/carolina-photo-expo/

03/11/2026

Here's a repost of the new speaker spotlight video with the great Scaott Detweiler!

03/10/2026

We are so excited that is coming to teach at this year’s East Coast School.
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If you believe that your success is non-negotiable, sign up for her class today.
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Don’t wait, friends!

03/07/2026

Here's a brand new speaker spotlight video with the amazing Scott Detweiler!

03/05/2026

03/01/2026

Hey all, heads up! If you are interested in taking a class at East Coast School (and unless you know everything about photography and are making more than enough money, you should be), you need to get registered soon.
We have a few classes that are almost full and a few that don't have the minimum required enrolled. We will be making decisions accordingly soon, so if there is something you want to take, but have been waiting to register, NOW is the time!

03/01/2026

Leading The Eye:
Great photos don't just happen; they are engineered.

Composition is the silent language of photography. It tells the viewer exactly where to look and how to feel before they even process what the photo is about.

Leading Lines: Don't just place your subject; give the viewer a pathway to find them.

Negative Space: Sometimes what you leave out is just as important as what you put in. It gives your subject room to breathe.

Framing: Use the environment to "lock" your subject into the shot, creating layers and dimension.

The Golden Rule: Don't just take the shot; construct the frame.

Want to see how we apply these principles to landscape, macro, creative, weddings, or high-end commercial and portrait work? Join us at Carolina Photo Expo (CPE 2026) in Raleigh!

03/01/2026

Here's a new speaker Spotlight video with Fuller and Chuck!

02/24/2026

✨ Western NC Photographers — This Is Your Weekend ✨

Join us at the Western Regional Seminar hosted by Professional Photographers of North Carolina April 18 & 19, and learn from three incredible artists who will challenge and inspire you:

🌄 Tony Sweet – Award-winning landscape photographer sharing how to create powerful, story-driven scenic images

🎨 Christ Richman – “Art from the Heart” and building work that’s deeply personal and emotionally driven

🎤 Josh Brown – The Art of News, Sports & Concert Photography — capturing high-impact moments in real time

✔️ Real-world technique
✔️ Creative vision
✔️ Business insight
✔️ A community that pushes you forward

Whether you're refining your craft or ready to stretch into something new, this seminar will leave you energized and ready to grow.

🎟 Members attend FREE
🎟 Non-members just $150

Seats are limited — register now and join us!

02/22/2026

Master the art of color grading and on-set color styling. Join us at the Carolina Photo Expo. Learn how to align wardrobe, background, and post-production for professional-level synchrony.
Are you a "Complementary" fan or do you prefer "Monochromatic"? Share it in the comments!

02/13/2026

Attention photographers!!! If you are just starting your business, trying to build it or just plain want to make more money, you need to watch this video!