About KPPA

KPPA was incorporated in 1950 as a non-profit organization to advance photography in all its branches. We seek to promote fellowship and educational advancement among the photographs of the State of Kansas, and the surrounding territories as a profession, to oppose violations and infringements of the rights of professional photographers. KPPA is a Community Partner with the Professional Photographers of America the world's oldest and largest association of professional photographers.


KPPA is a association of photographers and those associated with the photography industry. Support photography as a profession and an art is one of the primary goals of this organization. Thus we provide mentors, training, and guidance to help members improve their skills. Technical skill, creative artistry, and business management are the essentials of a successful photographer. Association with others in the photography yields growth and experience you cannot gain on your own. Members gain skills from various events such as Zoom Coffee and Conversations, Creative Crew Events, merited f:stops, and KPPA Shutter Expos, and Image Competition offered every year. Membership allows attendance at some events at a discount, some are even free to members only. Technical training from some of the industries best photographers is only part of what we offer. Members can actively participate in Our Annual Image Competition and critiques both at the state and international levels. Members receive accolades for support of the organization and national participation through Our KPPA Fellowship Program.

This site is a resource for those seeking to learn more about the organization and its members.

You can also follow us on our public Facebook page, Member Only Facebook group, or Instagram @kansasppa.


Our Mission Statement

To inspire, educate, create and build community.

Our Goals & Objectives

To INSPIRE - We hope to inspire our members to push their creative limits so they can be the best they can be.

Sharing and discussing your photography will make you a better photographer and transform your vision.

To EDUCATE - We offer educational opportunities so photographers from all genre's can learn and grow.

To CREATE COMMUNITY - We understand how important collaboration is! We hope to provide a fun and friendly environment that promotes positivity in helping each other grow.

Not a Member Yet?

If you’re ready to take your photography to the next level, a membership with Kansas Professional Photographers Association is a great place to start! We’re not only a professional organization, but a family of photographers you can count on whenever you need something. There’s something for everyone!

Meet Our Executive Board of Directors

2024-2025

Immediate

Past

President

Cindy

La Barge

2024-2025

President

Cathy

Colborn

2024-2025

Vice President

Michela

Brown

2024-2025

Treasurer

Susan

Doherty

2024-2025

Secretary

Jamie

Lange

2024-2025

Executive

Treasurer

Kathleen

Pearce

2024-2025

Executive

Secretary

Peggy

Fischer

2024-2025

Meet Our Senior Board

Senior Board Members serve a 2 Year Term.

Cyndi

Circle

2024-2026

(New)

Carol

Myers

2024-2026

(New)

Peggy

Fischer

2023-2025

(Renew)

Ashley

Metler

2023-2025

(Renew)

Donna

Pollock

2024-2026

(Renew)

Gale

Wall

2024-2026

(Renew)

Meet Our Junior Board

Junior Board Members serve a 1 Year Term.

William

Layton

District 1

2024-2025

Karen

Schroeder

District 1

2024-2025

Lisa

Wilson

District 1

2024-2025

Heidi

Anderson

Alternate

District 1

2024-2025

Waldo

Berry

Alternate

District 1

2024-2025

John

La Barge

Alternate

District 1

2024-2025

York

Conard

District 2

2024-2025

Darin

LaCrone

District 2

2024-2025

Eric

Marr

District 2

2024-2025

Shane

Boultinghouse

Alternate

District 2

2024-2025

Theresa

Teufel

Alternate

District 2

2024-2025

Linda

Hamlin

Alternate

District 2

2024-2025

Special Assignments and Positions

Waldo

Berry

Webmaster

Kathleen

Pearce

Fellowship

Gale

Wall

Fellowship

Leann

Kucerik

Image Chairman

John

La Barge

Image Chairman

TBD

PPA Council

KPPA Past Presidents


We wish to honor the service and dedication of the past presidents of the Kansas Professional Photographers Association. These members have strived to provide leadership and direction to our association through the years. Many continue to be involved in our association. Their service and sacrifice is appreciated.

1939 - Charles Stephens

1940 - Art Gibson

1941 - F.A. Wesley

1946 - Lawrence Blaker

1947 - Carl Johnson

1948 - Orvie Rhea

1949 - Don Peterson

1950 - Don Forbes

1951 - Carl Hagan

1952 - Tony Wichers

1953 - William Miller

1954 - Bud Kennedy

1955 - Les Broadstreet

1956 - Robert Wichers

1957 - Gladys Rutherford

1958 - Wendell Williams

1959 - Dwight Krehbiel

1960 - Grace Johnson

1961 - LaVern Freisen

1963 - Bill Barton

1964 - Ed Gunnerson

1965 - Robert Blair

1966 - Leon Crooks

1967 - Olin Wilson

1968 - Frank Fogler

1969 - Garry Millsap

1970 - Richard Parish

1971 - Don Whitlock

1972 - Roy Nickum

1973 - Roy Meyer

1974 - Dale Williams

1975 - Bill Elliot

1976 - Elgin Smith

1977 - Roydell Donaldson

1978 - Herb Williams

1979 - Virginia Freisen

1980 - Howard Eastwood

1981 - Henry Andrade

1982 - Dan Wallace

1983 - Laurel Kenney

1984 - Stan Reimer

1985 - Chuck Fraizer

1986 - Chuck Gehring

1987 - Phil Brent

1988 - Jim Stucky

1989 - Stephen Smith

1990 - Dave Mencl

1991 - Ron Clevenger

1992 - Leon Staab

1993 - Mark Weber

1994 - Bruce Smith

1995 - Sharlyn Wallace

1996 - John Alt

1997 - Ken White

1998 - Don Brent

1999 - Gary Fail

2000 - James Vequist

2001 - Dave Adams

2002 - Mardi Weber

2003 - T. Michael Stanley

2004 - Ken Rutherford

2005 - Michael Bishop

2006 - Bob Huber

2007 - Michael Bishop

2008 - Waldo O. Berry III

2009 - Derek Weber

2010 - Steve Attig

2011 - Edie Smith

2012 - Lori Hogan

2013 - John La Barge

2014 –Linda Clevenger

2015 - Linda Clevenger

2016 - John La Barge

2017 - Kathleen Pearce

2018 - Leann Kucerik

2019 - Kristi Ditmer

2020 - Cathy Colborn

2021 - Greg Pollock

2022 - Ali Corbett

2023 - Ali Corbett

2024 - Cindy La Barge

Ready To Join?

If you’re ready to take your photography to the next level, a membership with Kansas Professional Photographers Association is a great place to start! We’re not only a professional organization, but a family of photographers you can count on whenever you need something.

There’s something for everyone!

Image by Linda Hamlin

Stay in the loop by signing up.

If you want to stay in the loop about all the educational opportunities KPPA has to offer, simply give us your information and we’ll notify you of upcoming Zoom Coffee and Conversations, Creative Crew Events, merited f:stops, KPPA Shutter Expos, Image Competition, and more.

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