Resources
Below is a list of helpful resources that may be helpful for professional photographers. Any listed company or service should not be considered an endorsement or guarantee of their work. Use your due diligence to ensure they are right for you. If you have additional suggestions, find any are no longer open, or the links no longer working, please notify us by clicking here.
Community Partners
Professional Photographers of America – click over here to join as we get a benefit if you use this link
Tennessee Professional Photographers Association
American Society of Photographers
Local Education or Services – free
Tennessee Small Business Development Center – free business classes and coaching
Knoxville Entrepreneur Center – free business classes and coaching
S.C.O.R.E. – free business coaches
Tennessee Revenue Department – free sales tax classes where you can ask questions
Local Education or Services
UT Photography Certificate Program
Pellissippi Media Technology Degree Program
Online Education or Services – free
LinkedIn Learning – lots of courses on marketing and business
click here for free Knoxville’s library system signin
Knox County Audio Library – many titles around business and photography
Jan Wegener - Amazing Bird Photography and Camera Reviews and Settings for Wildlife Photography
Online Education or Services
Photovision — free for PPA Members, small fee for non-members
Journal of Wildlife Photography — educational resource for wildlife photographers - magazine, training, live monthly training
Jerry Ghionis Photography Training
KelbyOne
Venue/Location Authorizations and Permits
Insurance: Liability and equipment
PPA – included in membership or discounted through membership
Equipment Store – local
Equipment Store – online
Molights – Godox dealer where you often get extended warranties free and tech support
Software
Topaz Labs – creative editing
Animoto – automatic slideshow builder
Rebooku – retouching and editing service
Printers – local
DuraPlaq — located in Cleveland, TN and offers a substantial business discount
Printers – online