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08/18/2005 06:57:12 PM · #1 |
What are the different organizations that one could join? Ex. WIPP for wedding and portrait photographers.
Anyone here belong to an organization/association? What do you think of it/them? What perks are there? Cost? Anything else that may be helpful to know?
Thanks in advance!
- Jen
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08/18/2005 09:07:03 PM · #2 |
There's Wedding and Portrait Photographers International (WPPI) and Professional Photographers of America (PPA) which also happens to be incorporated but I guess they just didn't want that other vowel :P
I belong to both of those. The each afford camera and/or business insurance through 3rd parties (WPPI uses Hill & Usher and PPA uses Marsh Affinity Group Service from Seabury & Smith). They both provide some help with equipment leasing, credit apps, some marketing venues and some of the benefits a professional studio might choose to offer to employees. Having professional membership also implies (but does not guarantee) a certain level of service and professionalism.
There are many other things you can get through your membership but at least you have some links to these two agencies.
Kev
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08/19/2005 08:40:04 PM · #3 |
Hi Kevin. Thank you for the info and the links. I will definitely check them out. It's not that I 'need' to join an organization but thought it may open another door for learning and support.
Thank you again!
- Jen
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08/19/2005 08:52:10 PM · #4 |
There's also ASMP, American Society of Media Photographers.
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08/19/2005 09:09:36 PM · #5 |
You might also check out any local camera clubs. I belonged to a local one in Cincinnati. I didn't get down there often enough, so I just quit..but it was very nice.
They had two full studios available for members to use, as well as a finishing area with mat cutter, etc. and a full computer center with PS, scanner, printer etc. The met every Thurs. with different formats for each week (a print competition, a studio night w/ hired model, speakers and more, PS tutorials and more.)
I fully plan to rejoin when my schedule allows me to make better use of it. Price for our club is $195 a year. |
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08/19/2005 09:26:18 PM · #6 |
Thanks, Dan!
Judy, thank you. I actually belong to two local camera clubs. They are the only two that I know of at this time. Being out in the country doesn't give me much to choose from and we certainly don't have a whole studio to use. ;-) I sure wish we did! I really enjoy my clubs though.
- Jen
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