Evening Online Presentation:
Putting Your Best Paw Forward with Pet Photography by Nicole Begley
Learn what it takes to serve the canine set. From learning to speak dog by deciphering their body language, to learning how to shape basic behavior, to tried and true tips and tricks to capture the best expressions from all types of canine personalities.
Members are free. Guests must register and pay in advance. Register early for a discount. No refunds.
ABOUT NICOLE BEGLEY
Nicole Begley, M.Photog.Cr., CPP, is a zoological animal trainer turned pet photographer and educator. She is the founder of, "Hair of the Dog Academy", an online community in which she empowers pet photographers to turn their dreams into reality and helps them create successful and profitable businesses. Nicole has authored the sold-out book, “Pet and Equine Photography for Everyone”. While out of print, the digital version is available on Amazon for Kindle.
She established Nicole Begley Photography in Pittsburgh, PA in 2010, but now serves the market of Charlotte, NC. Nicole shares her home with her husband, two teenage humans, and her island rescue dog Zoey. Oh yes, she is also Chief of Staff to Emma the cat and obsessed with her young horse Rocco. She is the creator of the #selfiedog series, a travel addict, and a chocolate martini connoisseur.
Evening Presentation:
Wildlife - In and Out of Africa, with Ron Conigliaro
ABOUT RON CONIGLIARO
Ron Conigliaro is an award-winning professional Photographer and Producer based in Detroit, Michigan. He has been masterfully capturing extraordinary moments in time, and stunning unique places, due to his extensive travels, adventurous spirit and true passion for photography. Ron prides himself on being a versatile photographer studying and shooting genres of many types.
Ron's photos have been displayed in exhibits around the world, and published in numerous print and digital publications, including: National Geographic, Africa Geographic, Audubon, Digital Camera World, and the Detroit Institute of Arts, to name a few. Ron's work has appeared in a feature film, music video, and selected for multiple YouPic cover images. Ron is a DPPA board member and board member for The Breeze of Joy Foundation. The Breeze of Joy Foundation's vision is to be the world's champion of community prosperity and the betterment of the world by supporting education and the empowerment services that help children unleash and advance their talents.
Annual Awards Ceremony
Please join us for an evening of fellowship and celebration! Catch up with old friends and meet new members, while looking forward to the upcoming membership year.
6:30 Festivities Begin
7:00 Dinner (cash bar available)
8:00 General Membership Meeting and Awards Ceremony
Meet the newly appointed 2023 DPPA executive board and directors.
Show your support for fellow members as they receive service and competition awards, including the 2023 Photographer of the Year!
Everyone must be registered to attend. Registration ends after June 13th. No walk-ins or late registration.
