City man to be next president of NH photographer's association

Shawn Pierce (Courtesy photo)

ROCHESTER - Rochester resident Shawn Pierce, owner of Studio Two Seven Nine, LLC in Rochester, and a member of the New Hampshire Professional Photographers Association (NHPPA), has accepted the nomination for the position of president of the board for the 2024-25 fiscal year.

Having joined NHPPA in the fall of 2017, Pierce quickly found a welcoming community and has since experienced significant personal and professional growth. Reflecting on their journey, Pierce acknowledges the supportive environment fostered by NHPPA, attributing much of their development as a professional photographer to the organization.

The formal swearing-in ceremony is scheduled to take place during the NHPPA Annual Conference, slated for April 26-29. Pierce's term officially commences on June 1, marking a return to board service after a prior role as director from 2018-2022. The decision to rejoin the board comes after a brief hiatus to focus on his photography business.