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Gord Stefaniuk is fascinated with the great masters of the Impressionism Movement and strives to emulate their distinctive styles using his camera. He will instruct on the use of multiple exposures and intentional camera movement (ICM) to create your own painterly images.

Follow the Flowers: Atlanta Botanical Garden Photo Walk

Flowers are taking center stage in this year’s Georgia Photographic Competition specialty category, and we have a perfect opportunity to get inspired.

Join GPPA for a photo walk at the Atlanta Botanical Garden led by Lisa Hill. Lisa has a beautiful eye for floral imagery, and her award-winning image, Dahlia C Curve, is a wonderful example of how a flower photograph can become something more than a simple botanical study. With thoughtful composition, color, light, and movement, flowers can become graceful, expressive, and deeply artistic.

This walk is a chance to slow down, look closely, and create with intention. Whether members are preparing images for competition or simply want to spend a morning photographing in one of Atlanta’s most inspiring gardens, this will be a lovely way to gather, learn, and create together.


Please note that participants are responsible for their own Atlanta Botanical Garden admission and on-site parking. Weekday admission is currently $27.95 online or $29.95 in person for adults. Garden members receive complimentary admission. Purchasing tickets online in advance is recommended. Tickets can be purchased at https://atlantabg.org/tickets/

Drew is the area director for the University of Georgia‘s Small Business Development Center (and the brother of our past president Louis!) For over 30 years he has helped small business owners with everything from finances to marketing and management. Join him for a great presentation on Smart SEO and AI.

Sally and Chuck will give helpful tips for stronger images. Great feedback for those entering competition or MIR. Zoom link and album link for uploading images will be sent in your confirmation email

Luc Boulet is the Government Affairs Manager at Professional Photographers of America (PPA), where he advocates for the interests of photographers and small business owners in the imaging industry. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, he works to protect creative rights,
advance pro-small business policies, and build strong relationships with lawmakers and stakeholders. He focuses on delivering real-world impact for PPA members.

Luc will talk to GPPA members about copyright in general, registration, infringements, ways to mitigate infringements, methods to pursue infringement, and answer members questions.

Log on to www.printcompetition.com at noon for GPC judging

Most photographers approach holiday sessions as quick, high-volume “Santa minis.” The result is predictable: low pricing, rushed interactions, and clients who come once but never return. This class is about building something entirely different. In this one-day intensive, Javon Longieliere breaks down the exact system he uses to create The Santa Experience, a fully immersive, story-driven holiday offering that clients anticipate, invest in, and return to year after year. This is not a posing class. This is not a preset class. This is a complete system built around experience design, client psychology, and high-value sales. And you won’t just hear about it, you’ll see it in action.