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 - Greg Pollock
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.
