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With PPA, you'll have access to a wealth of resources to live that photographic dream more profitably.
From education to discount programs, helpful articles, inspirational stories and tips, and more ways to
connect with the largest community of professional photographers…you can find it all here.

Join PPA and be a part of the world's largest, non-profit trade association for professional photographers!

Professional Active

Monthly Option: 12 payments of $27.92 (includes Indemnification Trust coverage)

Full Pay Option $323: (includes Indemnification Trust coverage)

Individual membership for the professional photographer includes access to all benefits, including online referral database listing. *Also includes eligibility to opt in for $15,000 of equipment insurance and one full registration to Imaging USA 2014 in Phoenix, AZ.

Note: **Indemnification trust coverage required for members with a portrait or wedding specialty classification.

Aspiring Photographer

Monthly Option: 12 payments of $17.17 (includes Indemnification Trust coverage)

Full Pay Option: $194 (includes Indemnification Trust coverage)

Individual membership for new PPA members only with limited benefits. Does not include listing in online referral database, is not eligible for PhotoCare Equipment Insurance, and is limited to 2 years in this membership level.

Note: **Indemnification trust coverage required for members with a portrait or wedding specialty classification.

Ready to come back to PPA?

If you're a former member be sure to use your existing PPA account to restart your membership. Been that long since you logged in? Contact our Member Care Professionals for help. 800-786-6277.

Interested in joining as a Canadian, International or Retired member? Click here to fill out an application.

PhotoCare—$15,000 of Equipment Insurance Paid for by PPA

PPA helps you protect what matters and that includes your photographic equipment. With PhotoCare, PPA covers your premium for $15,000 of equipment insurance if you join as a Professional Active member and opt in. It's just one more way that membership in PPA pays!

Just opt in after joining PPA:

Log in to www.PPA.com with your user name and password.
Look under the My PPA tab (top left).
Click on the "Yes, I would like to opt in for PhotoCare Equipment Insurance!"

Imaging USA

Once you've received your membership confirmation, you can register for Imaging USA, the convention and expo for professional photographers (www.ImagingUSA.org). The system will recognize you as a new member and offer you the appropriate free price.

Go to www.ImagingUSA.org.
Or call 888-260-0016 (Monday-Friday, 9am-6pm Eastern Time).

*Free Imaging USA 2014 registration offer valid only for new members. No cash value.

Indemnification Trust

PPA members often say they wouldn't dream of shooting a wedding or portrait session without the backing of the Indemnification Trust. Why? Because no matter how hard you try, sometimes things just go wrong. Hard drives crash. Equipment malfunctions, and event schedules unravel. When the worst happens, the Indemnification Trust is there to protect you. Only PPA provides this invaluable benefit that can save your reputation and your business.

Benefits

In addition to our Indemnification Trust, PPA also offer the following exclusive benefits:

Studio Management Services
PPA's Financial Benchmark Survey
Copyright and Government Affairs Staff
Equipment and business liability insurance options
and many more

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