Welcome to the largest and most FUN photography community in North America! Today, we have more than 35,000 members in 35 chapters in the United States and Canada. Growing in membership every day, PAC is a collaborative network inspiring and empowering every level of photographer to Connect, Explore, Create and Improve. Join and support your local chapter!
Check Out All the Great New Features that the PAC Website Offers to You, the Members!!
PAC Forums
Have a photography-related question? Get it answered in the forum! Have insight or an answer for someone else’s question? Post it here to help current and even future members!
Looking to buy or sell a piece of gently used gear? The PAC Gear Swap & Sale forum is the place to shop or post for FREE! No Fees, No Commissions – just connect with others wanting to sell or swap gear.
Browse the Questions and Gear Swap forum sections today! Just click here!!
Gear Store
Need a great gift or a new piece of equipment? The PAC Resource Store is a collection of tried and true essentials for every photographer, as well as extra gadgets we all like to have. Find great deals on must-haves and unique gifts here.
Submit YOUR photos to the New & Improved PAC Photo Theme Contests. There are MORE THAN $300 in Prizes Per Month! – With More contests and prizes being added every week!
The photo pictured is just one of the winners, by James Crabtree. To see all of the winning photos, click here.
Come hear about how a short Seattle PI assignment became a personal challenge for Jordan to capture the real story of the often-misunderstood culture behind nudism at Fraternity Snoqualmie Family Nudist Park located near Issaquah on Tiger Mountain. What does it take to gain the trust of a group that is traditionally camera shy so that you can tell the story? More info…
Hilton Garden Inn Phoenix Airport
(Note: Change in location)
Ruth will give an overview of what copyright is, what rights it gives you, when you get your rights, and options for recourse if someone infringes on your work. Ruth will also talk briefly about the types of provisions that photographers should have in their contracts with clients. Lastly there will be plenty of time for questions at the end so be sure to bring lots of burning copyright questions! TO SAVE YOUR SEAT & More info…
For the 1st one of the year, we will be walking in Hoboken NJ. We will assemble in Sinatra Park (Near the Hoboken Train Station) and casually photo walk along the Hudson River, drink coffee, and relax. There is no specific agenda. This photo walk is more of a meet and greet. Click here for more information.
Just a few of the fun, informative, and fascinating blog posts:
Light Painting, Cache Valley PACThe Cache Valley PAC event this past week was a Light Painting Workshop. We had a fantastic time out shooting with 30 photographers and a model teaching and sharing light painting techniques and methods. Read more!
Photography Is Communication,
Part 1As young professional wildlife photographer, I was kind of a photo scavenger, leaning heavily on knowledge of my subjects. Sticking my nose anywhere I might catch a scent, I tried to flush out photo opportunities. Read more…
A big thank you to everyone who helps continue to grow PAC!There’s a LOT that goes on behind the scenes to bring you great online resources and fantastic in-person workshops, seminars, and other events. Chapter and Photowalk Leaders, as well as other volunteers, all across the country work hard to bring it all together for you, our members. National and local sponsors also provide awesome prizes for everyone to win. The PAC membership keeps growing as you invite more friends to join to Connect, Explore, Create, and Improve with us.Keep PAC Rockin’!
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Vivyx Printing is conveniently located in Tempe, AZ! Please be sure to visit them online or in person! Make sure to take advantage of our PAC special offer! Get your awesome photos printed up to 36″ x 120″ – affordably! Photo lab quality. Premium papers, mounting, lamination available. Order easily online, get it shipped or ready for pick up in 1 business day.
Bay Photooffers complete professional lab services to photographers throughout the United States and around the world. Whether you specialize in wedding, portrait, sport, school, landscape or other style of photograph, our approach is to provide you with a large variety of professional printing and photo finishing solutions to help you maximize your efficiency and excel at your business.
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