PPA CEO Angela Kurkian joins Ken Clough for a conversation about what it means to be a professional photographer today, building a sustainable photography business, adapting to AI and technological change, the importance of professional community, and why the human connection behind photography still matters.
Welcome to the inaugural issue of Beyond the Frame, a quarterly journal of photography, story, and connection. Explore essays, wedding stories, reflections, and conversations that look beyond the finished image to the trust, relationships, and experiences that give photographs lasting meaning.
Teaching photography has become one of the most rewarding parts of my career. Whether I’m working with Scouts, mentoring interns, or writing books about photography, each experience challenges me to reflect on my own work, revisit the fundamentals, and continually refine my craft.
