East Coast School 2026

Photographic Workshops June 8th – 11th, you will fly into the Raleigh-Durham airport (RDU)

Marriott Research Triangle Park 4700 Guardian Dr, Durham, NC 27703

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Why East Coast School?

With a well rounded offering, there is something for everyone to elevate their photography and/or their business.

Spend 4 days learning from one instructor

Small class sizes

Hands on learning

Lunch is included every day

Nightly shooting bays with models

PPA Community Partner

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Registration is open! | June 8th – 11th

Raleigh, North Carolina

Welcome to East Coast School, a 4-day intensive workshop designed to immerse attendees in a deep dive learning environment. Attendees study with one instructor for four full days which allows them to leave with a firm grasp of the topic of instruction. Courses are designed to be a well rounded mix of lecture, hands on learning and solid business principals which means students leave with a wealth of knowledge to help take their business to the next level.

Registration is $695. Registration includes all four days of learning, lunch each day, and all evening model bays and events.

Bonus Pre-Con Class - SOLD OUT

This year at East Coast School we are trying something new. A bonus pre-con class that will happen on Sunday, June 7th at 6:30 pm. It will be taught by our very own Chris Richman! Here’s the catch, space is very limited, so we are only going to offer these seats for a very limited time. You must register before December 15th, 2025 in order to secure your seat for this class.

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Chris Richman

Jumpstart Your Creativity

Meet our 2026 Instructors

Spend Four Full Days with The Instructor of Your Choice

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Chris Fritchie

The Magic of Santa®: Building the Ultimate Santa Experience

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Scott Detweiler

Unlocking AI Composite and GPT Masterclass

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Joan Walker

Ready, Set, Woof! – A Real-World Dog Photography Workshop

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Meredith Ryncarz

Rooted and Recognized: Build Your Brand, Own Your Market

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Fuller Royal/Chuck Hill

Building a Photography Business

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Leon Johnson

Going from Inspiration to Creation: Creating Fine Art Portraits

Thank you to all of our sponsors

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Ready To Elevate Your Business?

At only $$695, East Coast School is sure to pay for itself in no time. Imagine if you were able to book just a few more appointments a year or increase your average sale by a few hundred dollars, how long would it take to make good on this investment? If you think you can't afford East Coast School this year, you can't afford NOT to go to East Coast School.

MEET THE Chair

Hey, I'm Steve!

I have been attending East Coast School myself for about 7 years. I became so passionate about that I volunteered to be a part of the committee.

Ever since I've been coming to East Coast School my business average sale has grown from $500 to around $1,800. I am also going to be receiving my Master of Photography degree from PPA this year, in no small part to what I've learned in this School. Some things I've gained are:

Credibility -Having greater knowledge gives me more confidence in the camera room

Authority - Gaining the ability to earn PPA degrees has weight.

Results - Increase in number of sales and averages.

Got and questions or comments, please feel free to reach out to me anytime!

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