Here are some other educational resources you may want to investigate.

Professional Photographers of the Greater Bay Area
Founded in 1971, PPGBA serves portrait, advertising, wedding, commercial, and freelance photographers in Northern California. The 501 (c)(6) non-profit association is committed to promoting the quality and growth of the profession, keeping members informed about our industry, and helping fellow photographers by sharing their collective experience.

EVENTS CALENDAR
Activities of the Professional Photograhpers of the Greater Bay Area

Youth Program - Martha Bruce School of Photography
Five separate, one week sessions are offered during the summer for students aged 11-15. In San Francisco. Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Professional Photographer Magazine
Each issue includes the latest and hottest photographic and digital imaging equipment, company updates, and business management information. Profiles of noteworthy photographers are frequently featured, as well as upcoming industry special events.

Library of Photography
Begun in 1994, The 'Library of Photography' is a well-organized, mammoth collection of links to classic and digital photography websites.

ASMP Northern California Chapter
The web site of the American Society of Media Photographers local chapter.

www.photographicage.com
Information for both film and digital photographers. Feature articles, regular columns, contest information, photo galleries and much more.

www.photo.net
Photo.net is an online community for photographers to connect and discuss photography, explore galleries, share photographs, and learn more about the art of photography.

www.californiaphotoforum.com
A resource for all California based photographers

www.successful-photographer.com
A Resource for Information and Product for Photographers

www.art-support.com
This site was created for fine art photographers, however it's useful to anyone interested in selling artwork.

Youth Program - San Francisco Photography Center
San Francisco Photography Center is located in the Harvey Milk Center in San Francisco. The Center offers classes and open studio time.415/554-9522

APA San Francisco
APA San Francisco Chapter presently services over 350 photographers in the Northern California region. APA/SF addresses issues, ideas and information which directly affect advertising and commercial photographers and other industry members.

ShawGuides
THE online guide to photography workshops and tours.

Photolinks.com
PhotoLinks is a free directory and portal service dedicated to providing easy access to as many photographic resources as possible.

Photoworkshop.com
The Robert Farber Interactive Photography Workshop offers photographers a unique three-dimensional environment in which to learn, participate, and share ideas.

PhotoCentral
A program of the Hayward Area Recreation District, Photocentral offers classes in photography for amateur photographers and on darkroom techniques at their facility in Hayward. They also have a rental darkroom and gallery exhibiting photographic works. Most courses are held in the evenings.

North Bay Multimedia Association
An open community of new media professionals. Its mission is to provide a meeting ground to exchange ideas, learn about new techniques and technologies, be inspired, find business support, and socialize in a productive environment.

Bay Area Artist Resource
Digest of Exhibits, classes, readings and events in the San Francisco Bay Area

RENTAL DARKROOM in San Francisco
ColorArts Photographics - located in San Francisco. Offers black and white and color rental darkrooms with printing.

RENTAL DARKROOMS in the East Bay
Looking Glass in Berkeley 510/548-6888
The Darkroom in Martinez, Contra Costa County - www.darkroomz.com 925-372-3275
PhotoCentral 510/881-6721 www.photocentral.org