01/06/2026
By PPWC - Professional Photographers of the Wine Country

Join us for our Annual Awards Dinner at KIN in downtown Windsor as we celebrate PPWC's Photographer of the Year, People's Choice Award, and 1st-3rd place winners in each category. 

KIN 
4:30 to 7:00pm
740 McClelland Dr, Windsor, CA 95492

Ticket Includes:
Caesar Salad, Entree, Dessert, One Non-Alcoholic Beverage
Entrees choices include:

Entrees Options*

Seasonal Roasted Chicken | Served with risotto and seasonal vegetables

Seasonal Risotto | A vegetarian risotto prepared with the season’s produce offerings

Salmon | Served over rice and seasonal vegetables

Braised Short Ribs | Red wine braised short ribs with demi-glace, creamy polenta and topped with fresh rosemary


No-host bar

Guests are welcome! You may purchase a ticket for your guest too.

We look forward to seeing you there!

 

To reserve your seat, please purchase your ticket below:

 
01/06/2026
By PPWC - Professional Photographers of the Wine Country

January is here—and it’s time to renew your PPWC membership!

Not a member yet? There’s no better time to join. Membership gives you a full year of educational and social experiences alongside Wine Country’s photography leaders.

As a member, you’ll enjoy monthly meetings with guest speakers covering both the business and creative sides of photography, along with Image Competitions designed to challenge you and elevate your work. And because we love community as much as craft, you’ll also find us learning together at workshops, exploring local galleries, and occasionally heading out for a relaxed wine-tasting adventure.

Looking ahead to 2026, we’re thrilled to bring you an exciting lineup of educational speakers and a refreshed approach to our much-loved Image Competitions—designed to inspire growth, creativity, and connection.

Join us - we’d love to have you!

*PPWC is a Community Network Partner of Professional Photographers of America.

 
09/03/2025
By PPWC - Professional Photographers of the Wine Country

This will possibly be one of the most important meetings of the year!

Join us with Betty Wonderful, marketing strategist extraordinaire focusing on storybrand & clear messaging. 

As a bonus, this interactive evening will be focused on YOUR websites! Submit yours TODAY (aka: asap so Betty has a moment to review) simply by emailing us with your link (Open to members only. Websites will be reviewed at the presentation).

 

DATE AND DETAILS

Tuesday, September 23rd

Meeting begins at 6:30pm

Media Room || Community Church of Sebastopol

PPWC Members: Free

Non-Members Pass: $45 || Guest Pass Here

 

Dinner Social at 5:00pm

Hopmonk in Sebastopol

 

Learn more about Betty at:

https://www.bettywonderful.com

A NOTE FROM BETTY:

I love helping entrepreneurs and businesses succeed. I also love connecting people with each other so our community flourishes. I believe that strong businesses thrive when they put their customer first.

I am a wine and food enthusiast, WSET II, curious explorer and mom. In my free time, I am enjoying wines, sushi, taking in the cool Sonoma coast on the extra hot days, or playing Iron Chef with my daughter. I love being creative and arts & crafty. Great wine recharges me. It's actually why I moved to Wine Country.

SEPTEMBER BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

Join us for a special presentation with Nick from Zno Instant, the leading instant photo delivery platform for event photographers. Nick will share how Zno Instant helps photographers deliver photos in real time and stand out from the crowd. Zno is also a full-service professional print lab with a suite of software tools to support photographers from shoot to sale.

We’ll have some great giveaways and free gifts for those who attend. Be sure to join us!

SEE YOU THEN!

 
07/18/2025
By PPWC - Professional Photographers of the Wine Country

Hello Friends!

Our next event is our Summer Barbeque at Harvey's Country-side home in Sebastopol. 

A Guy and his Grill (Tim Conger) will be preparing some mouth-watering chicken, bbq beans, and creamy mac and cheese. Bring your chair and a friend! 

Join us on Sunday, August 17th from 1:00pm to 4:00pm

RSVP by August 8th

PPWC MEMBERS: Bring a side dish to share & a chair

GUEST: Purchase a guest ticket below & bring a chair

 
06/03/2025
By PPWC - Professional Photographers of the Wine Country

PASSION WITH A PURPOSE

with Scot and Sharon Benton of Benton Photography

They say, “Do what you love and you’ll never work a day in your life.” Ha! We know better. Turning your passion into a business isn’t effortless—it’s meaningful, challenging, and incredibly rewarding work. In this class, we’ll explore how to channel your passion into a purpose-driven business that excites you and serves others. Whether you're just getting started or ready to level up, you'll gain practical tools, clear strategies, and a healthy dose of real talk about what it really takes to build something sustainable. It’s time to work hard, stay inspired, and create something worth sharing with the world.

Evening Presentation

Tuesday, June 17th

Meeting begins at 6:30pm

Media Room || Community Church of Sebastopol

PPWC Members: Free

First Time Guests: Free

Non-Members Pass: $45

All are welcome to join us for dinner at Hopmonk @ 5:00pm