Sarah Petty, CPP :: PPA Member Since 1999

"The best thing you can do is fall in love with what you do. Like many pros, photography started out as a hobby for me. Eventually, I started taking photos for the advertising agency where I served as marketing director.

However, I wanted to own my own business, and PPA was recommended to me. I invested in education before I did anything else. I've found that running a business is like photographing a bunch of kids: wild, but rewarding. And clients can feel that."

~ Sarah Petty, Children & Family Portrait Photographer
    PPA Member since 1999

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Our unmatched selection of members-only programs and benefits gives photographers a direct connection to the support and resources they need to run their business.

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Membership in Professional Photographers of America (PPA) is one of the best investments you can make in your business and yourself.

PPA has provided unmatched education, benefits, and a sense of community to the photography industry since 1880. Business discounts, education, networking, copyright help, and anything in between...you get it all with PPA. After all, we exist to serve you - the professional photographer - in business, photography, and life.

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