Imaging USA 2027

Annual convention and trade show for professional photographers featuring seminars, networking, and exhibits.

Imaging USA 2027

Imaging USA 2027 runs January 31–February 2, 2027 in Charlotte, North Carolina, with pre-convention classes and workshops January 28–30.

What it is

Imaging USA is the annual conference and trade show for professional photographers run by Professional Photographers of America (PPA). The organizer calls it "the premier photography conference." It is for photographers at every career stage, with technical and business classes on lighting, posing, portraits, weddings, headshots, boudoir, marketing and sales. Alongside the classes there are keynote speakers, the International Photographic Competition (IPC) with professional critique, photo walks, networking events and celebrations.

Classes and passes

• General Session Classes run January 31–February 2 and are included with the All-Access Pass.
• Pre-Convention Classes and Workshops run January 28–30 and cost extra.
• The Expo Plus Pass, which the organizer says is free, covers the Expo, product testing, show discounts, educational demos, Express Talks and select Imaging USA events.

Expo hours

The Imaging USA Expo is the trade show floor, with gear, camera demos, software, printing, lighting, albums, workflow tools, business services and show specials.

• Sunday, January 31: 11:30am–5:00pm
• Monday, February 1: 11:30am–5:00pm
• Tuesday, February 2: 11:30am–3:30pm

The organizer's hotel page compares official hotels by their distance from the Charlotte Convention Center and lists booking cutoff dates.