Browse through all the benefits offered to PPA members. Members can learn more about how to use these benefits, including access to special Web pages, pdfs, discount codes, and more...just click on the "Members: see how to use this benefit here" after each entry.
Adobe Store Discounts
Adobe is delighted to offer PPA members special pricing on Adobe software. Members can now save 15% on all Adobe products in the North American online Adobe Store.
As a member of PPA you qualify to save 15% off your next Adobe Store order. Some key benefits of getting your software through this program include:
Members, see how to use this benefit here.
Apple Association Member Purchase Program
The world’s most advanced operating systems are now right at your fingertips! PPA and Apple have teamed up to provide PPA members with preferred pricing on the latest Apple products and accessories.
Choose from a range of products that let you live wirelessly, add style to your digital life, or take your music everywhere.
Members, see how to use this benefit here.
Advertising through EYE
PPA has partnered with mall media specialist EYE to give you access to America’s malls in all 50 states, enabling you to reach the people in your community at affordable rates. The new EYE Bid website allows you to select a mall, the number of seven-foot-tall, backlit, high-profile displays and the timing for your campaign. Then simply submit a bid at a price you’re comfortable with for your campaign. This member benefit allows you to showcase your work and promote your business in a mall advertising campaign…at a price you can afford.
Members, see how to use this benefit here.
Accuphoto
Accuphoto is a unique service that provides certified professional images to members of the online dating community at a fixed price. As an exclusive PPA member benefit, only PPA members can become Accuphoto Photographers and take advantage of this free marketing tool. Instead of paying to advertise, Accuphoto takes care of the advertising and brings clients to you. You also have the opportunity to up-sell—and keep 100% of the profits!
Members, see how to use this benefit here.
Book Discounts
Sometimes photography books provide the creative push you need to try something new, or learn business and photography tips on your own time. And now you can get that creative push at a lower price from Barnes & Noble online bookstore:
* Discount excludes gift cards, Barnes & Noble Membership™ purchases, and items available for purchase through a shopping cart not controlled by Barnes & Noble.com, such as the PC & Video Games and Articles for Download
Members: see how to use this benefit here.
Precision Camera Services Repair Program
Your camera is a vital part of your business—you can't take photographs without it! So what do you do when it goes "kaput" or something gets scratched that you can't handle yourself? Now, PPA members can take advantage of a special Precision Camera program, a PPA Premier Services Repair Program for professional photographers.
Members: see how to use this benefit here.
DIGINEG® is a milestone in digital image preservation. This unique service uses high-tech film recorders to transfer digitally acquired or digitally born still image or video material to archival-quality 35-mm film. While digital media can degrade in as little as a few years, DIGINEG® can safely preserve your images or data on film for hundreds of years. PPA Members receive an exclusive discount for DIGINEG® PRO services.
Members: see how to use this benefit here.
Whether you’re looking for office and document support, or reliable and cost-effective shipping, you can count on FedEx® and FedEx OfficeSM to deliver. PPA members can save up to 26% on select FedEx shipping services and up to 20% on select FedEx Office copy and print services. As a PPA member, it will be even easier for you to save time and money with FedEx.
Members: see how to use this benefit here.
Insurance (Business Liability, Equipment, & More):
Property Casualty Insurance Programs brokered by Marsh Affinity Group Services, a service of Seabury & Smith
There are some things you just don’t plan for. That’s why insurance is so important! For instance, every business should have a business liability plan…in case someone is hurt on your property or during your shoot. In some cases, liability coverage will be required for you to operate in hotels or other privately owned spaces.
And think on this: how would you be able to make a living if your equipment was stolen, lost or severely damaged? Can you afford to replace it without equipment insurance?
Marsh Affinity Group Services, a service of Seabury & Smith offers PPA members the following sponsored products:
Members: see how to use this benefit here.
Certification Program
The Certified Professional Photographer program is a great tool for marketing yourself. Earning Certification isn’t easy: you have to pass a written test and an image review. Once you have the credential, though, it could be the tie breaker between you and the studio down the street, potentially earning you more business. PPA members even save $400 off the non-member application price!ind
Visit www.certifiedphotographer.com to see complete details.
Check Recovery Program
PPA members get an exclusive $50 savings off the one-time activation fee.
Sometimes checks bounce…and when they do, you don’t want to either lose the money you’re owed or completely ruin a client relationship trying to recover the payment. Here’s a solution…with a discount! BounceBack Electronic Check Recovery is the nation’s leading electronic check recovery service, offering PPA members complete recovery solutions at discounted rates. Cash Flow Solutions’ BounceBack program can result in high recovery results while protecting your valuable customer relationships.
Want more information? Call PPA at 800-786-6277, or call Cash Flow Solutions at 800-736-5123 (Ext. 255).
Members: see how to use this benefit here.
PPA members get exclusive discounts on Collages.net's prints, albums, press printed books, and total workflow solutions.
Since 1999, Collages.net has been working with professional photographers to provide a one-stop shop for every studio's product and workflow needs. Collages.net has built its business on a foundation of outstanding customer service, high quality products, competitive pricing, and cutting edge technology. Today, Collages.net is partnered with over 10,000 professional photographers and is the premier online posting, printing, album, press printed product, and marketing service in the industry.
Collages.net enables professional photographers to offer their clients an extensive, modern product line including for online presentation and purchasing and best-in-class including metallic prints, Italian leather albums, press printed books in over 25 colors, and hand-sewn books.
Members: see how to use this benefit here.
Graphic Authority
Graphic Authority, LLC, is the leading manufacturer of Photoshop tools for professional photographers. Their design elements, backgrounds, and templates offer unique and innovative layouts and designs. PPA members receive exclusive discounts on all Graphic Authority products, including:
Members: see how to use this benefit here.
Nik Software, Inc.
Established in 1995, Nik Software has become the recognized leader in digital photographic filter development and produces award-winning technology and software products for digital photography and imaging professionals. PPA members enjoy an exclusive discount on all Nik products, including:
Members: see how to use this benefit here.
onOne Software
onOne Software’s Photoshop plug-ins are created to help photographers create high quality, distinctive images in less time and with fewer steps so that they can spend more time shooting. PPA members receive exclusive discounts on all of onOne’s software products, including:
Members: see how to use this benefit here.
Software Cinema
Software Cinema offers the very best in Photographic and Photoshop training on DVD and through online Workshops on Demand. PPA members receive an exclusive discount on all training titles from industry experts like Jack Reznicki, Jim Divitale, Eddie Tapp, Jane Connor-Ziser, and many others.
Members: see how to use this benefit here.
Copyright Assistance
Have a question about your rights? Need help putting a stop to retailer infringement in your area? Had your work stolen by a large company who is ignoring your concerns? PPA can help. We are proud to provide the only full-time copyright and government affairs staff in the photographic association world.
Visit the Copyright section for more details.
The 2009 Coupon Book provides PPA members with exclusive discounts and promotions from our top Corporate Members. These are unique incentives for PPA members only.
Members: see how to use this benefit here.
Credit Card Merchant Services
People are more likely to make bigger purchases if they know they can put them on a credit card … so accepting credit card payments from your clients make’s good business sense. Using PPA’s discounted credit card processing services through Midwest Transaction Group makes even better sense.
Midwest Transaction Group offers:
Midwest Transaction Group (MTG) is the photography industry’s leading provider of credit card processing services. They are certified to represent Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express and are capable of processing them in dial-up, wireless or Internet environment. MTG is PCI compliant, a registered ISO/MSP of Wells Fargo Bank and a member in good standing in the national Electronic Transactions Association.
Members: see how to use this benefit here.
Credit Card Program
You don’t need another credit card... you need a better one.
WorldPoints® rewards is a credit card rewards program that absolutely puts you first. And, it is available with the Professional Photographers of America, Inc.. Platinum Plus® MasterCard® credit card.
Choose the rewards that are right for you, including cash, travel, brand name merchandise, and gift certificates. Earn 1 point for every dollar you spend in net retail purchases. It's that easy.
Members: see how to use this benefit here.
Data Recovery Services
DriveSavers Data Recovery is the fastest, most reliable and only secure data recovery service in the world. If you're not backed up, losing data can be a nightmare. Use your PPA benefit for discounts on professional data recovery from DriveSavers. PPA members receive the following benefits from DriveSavers:
Members: see how to use this benefit here.
Discount Programs
Would you like to get discounts on things you use in your daily operations? It would make life easier for many people…and this PPA benefit does just that.
Allied Business Network (ABN) can provide you with discounts in areas such as office supplies, travel, promotional products, printing, and many more. ABN negotiates these discounts with national business supply and service providers. By becoming an ABN Member though your PPA membership, you can purchase from every ABN vendor and get discount pricing. You won’t believe what’s available for the taking. Below is a small sampling of participating vendors:
Members: see how to use this benefit here.
Tenba Discount: Camera Bags & Cases
Tenba introduced the world to soft-sided, professional camera bags in 1977, and they have been an innovation and quality leader in the decades since. With so many years of experience in bag development and construction, along with a unique level of closeness and – literally – daily connection to the professional imaging community, Tenba is truly dialed-in to both the real-world needs of its customers and the latest in design trends, materials and manufacturing. With their own U.S.-based, dedicated “bag lab” product development center and manufacturing facilities, both domestic and abroad, Tenba’s resources and capabilities allow them to create unique and exceptional carrying and transport solutions for serious shooters. And now YOU can snatch these up at great discounts!
Members: see how to use this benefit here.
Equipment Financing
Financing income-producing equipment is a sound business decision because that equipment generates revenue. PPA members get a rebate of 2% of the equipment cost (maximum rebate is $1,000) on all leases and loans funded through United Funding, LLC. They have a convenient online Payment Calculator, and Online Credit Application, to make it even easier. In addition, United Funding can accommodate financing of equipment under the standard $5,000 and PPA members can use the Special Payment Calculator to determine their potential payment options. Unlike financing equipment through a bank loan or credit card, United Funding does not report the debt to the credit bureaus so your credit scores won't be adversely affected. Additionally, these leases and loans may qualify for IRS section 179, and you can expense the entire cost of the equipment in the current year.
Members: see how to use this benefit here.
Event Discounts
PPA offers a variety of educational events—from seminars and focused conferences to the annual Imaging USA Convention. As a member, you will always get the unique PPA member discount…making your experiences at the events even more valuable.
Visit the Education & Events page to keep up on the latest events.
Extreme Deals
From time to time, PPA members are offered exclusive discounts and special offers—at amazing rates. When such a deal is available, it will be promoted on www.ppa.com. And you better act fast before they disappear!
Family Portrait Month
This is a promotional event in October where participating studios agree to contribute a portion of sales to PPA Charities for each family they photograph…promoting your charitable marketing and creating an event to give clients a reason for portraits.
Family Portrait Month is sponsored by PPA Charities, the philanthropic arm of PPA. PPA Charities’ charitable partner is Operation Smile. Operation Smile is a worldwide children’s medical charity dedicated to improving the health and lives of children born with cleft lips, cleft palates, and other facial deformities.
To find out more about Family Portrait Month and how you can help the children of Operation Smile (www.operationsmile.org), go to www.ppacharities.com, call Bert Behnke at (708) 267-0657, or e-mail bbehnke@ppa.com.
Find-a-Photographer Search Engine
Having a business is not like playing hide-and-seek. You want your customers to find you!
Consider updating your free portfolio on PPA’s Find-a-Photographer search engine, where potential customers can search for photographers and see your sample images. Several members have mentioned receiving numerous bookings from this search engine—not too surprising because it generates an average of 325 responses to a query per day…almost 10,000 each month!
This Find-a-Photographer benefit allows members to upload sample images and ensure that potential clients searching for a professional photographer in the area will find you! The Find-a-Photographer search engine and personal portfolio are FREE with an Active Professional membership (not available to members in the Aspiring category).
Members: see how to use this benefit here.
Insurance (Auto, Home, Renters):
Administered by Liberty Mutual
All insurance is important…and so is getting more out of it! The Liberty Mutual Group Savings Plus program is a voluntary program designed to help you, your spouse and any dependent children (living in your household) do just that: get more out of your insurance. The Group Savings Plus program offers quality auto, home and renters insurance to you with a combination of advantages that include:
*Discounts and credits are available where state laws and regulations allow and may vary by state. Certain discounts apply to specific coverages only. To the extent permitted by law, applicants are individually underwritten; not all applicants may qualify.
**Service applies to auto policyholders and is provided by Cross Country Motor Club of Boston, Inc., Boston, MA or through Cross Country Motor Club of California, Inc. A consumer report from a consumer reporting agency and/or a motor vehicle report, on all drivers listed on your policy, may be obtained where state laws and regulations allow. Coverage provided and underwritten by Liberty Mutual and affiliates, 175 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA.
Members: see how to use this benefit here.
International Print Competition
The International Print Competition is a great way to improve your craft and earn merits towards a PPA Master’s Degree. This prestigious PPA event receives thousands of images annually. Watch for the Print Competition rules released each year in the spring.
Malpractice Coverage (Indemnification Trust)
It will probably happen to you. At some point, Murphy’s Law—everything that can go wrong, will go wrong—will catch up to you. But as a PPA member, you can get a unique malpractice coverage during a shoot (the Indemnification Trust) in case something goes wrong that is generally considered the photographer's responsibility (equipment malfunction, an error, or unsatisfied clients).
With the Indemnification Trust you:
If your problem cannot be resolved without litigation:
Use this benefit (only $50/year) and save your reputation, business, and money if something goes wrong. Call us at 800-786-6277.
Merit & Degree Program
PPA’s Merit & Degree program proves to both photographers and potential clients that you’ve met the high standards of PPA. The degrees are also useful as a tool to explain pricing and hone your skill. Members earn merits for service, instructing, competition, etc., until they achieve a PPA Degree that recognizes their achievements.
Offered to PPA members since 1937, PPA degrees continue as a prestigious sign of advanced education in the industry—a symbol of knowledge and quality to consumers and peers alike.
PPA members can earn any or all of the following degrees:
Visit the Merits & Degrees page for more information.
Music adds to the ambience of your studio or the emotional touch to a slideshow presentation. But just as your images are copyrighted, so is music! You don’t want to infringe on someone else’s livelihood, just as you don’t want your images illegally copied. So PPA makes it easy for you to get legal, affordable, quality music: use your benefits!
In-Studio Radio
XM for Business
Rock your customers, crank up your brand, and turn your business ON with XM for Business. With this new service, you can set the tone of your studio by tuning into one of over 170 different satellite radio channels. Plus, you’ll take the worry out of renewing your ASCAP, BMI, and SESAC licenses—let XM for Business pay the fees for you!
If you already have an XM radio system in your studio, you only need to upgrade your existing contract to the PPA XM for Business plan.
Members see how to use this benefit here.
Music Licensing Options
If you’re looking to use music in slideshows, presentation, or websites, licensing is available for discounted rates from the following companies:
Stock20.com
Find royalty-free music: Stock20.com is a royalty-free music company supplying music tracks to almost 1,000 professional photographers. Stock20.com releases original production music every month in a variety of styles. Every original composition includes multiple versions in different lengths, and a license to use your music in just about any way you can imagine. Stock20.com allows you to preview every track in its entirety, purchase any song for $20, download it instantly, and use it forever. And any type of broadcast (including your Web site) is covered in the license. Visit www.stock20.com.
If you are a new customer at stock20, you'll receive a special PPA discount when you sign up; if you are an existing stock20 member, PPA members receive an exclusive ongoing discount.
Office Supplies
Selected as our preferred office supply provider, Office Depot provides a program that is simple to use, easy to manage, and tailored to your specific needs.
PPA members will enjoy the following benefits:
Members: see how to use this benefit here.
Online Resources
Want to learn about something in business or photography? Unsure of the contracts and forms you need to protect yourself and your business? Chances are you can find what you need in the Resources section of this Web site! Sample legal forms, model contracts, copyright information, Studio Management Services business case studies, marketing articles, and more…just visit PPA’s Resources.
You must be a PPA member for full access to these online materials. Members have automatic access to exclusive online articles and downloads.
Photovision
If you don’t have the time or the funds to attend all the photography seminars you would like, try this PPA benefit and learn on your own time.
PhotoVision, hosted by Ed Pierce, is a great learning tool, featuring some of the best photographers in the business. It can be yours virtually FREE with your PPA membership. You will get 6 2-hour DVDs a year, packed with valuable information and terrific ideas for seasoned professionals and aspiring photographers alike. Although an annual subscription to PhotoVision is normally $149, PPA members pay less than $6 per issue.
Members: see how to use this benefit here.
Professional Photographer Magazine
If you want to keep abreast of the latest photographic trends, techniques, and technologies, you can absorb the information and inspiration in the Professional Photographer magazine…in 3 different ways!
Studio Management Services (SMS)
It’s difficult to sort through your finances and business issues…let alone understand them and see the big picture. But this member benefit can put your mind at ease.
With PPA’s Studio Management Services business experts, you’ll have access to comprehensive, top-of-the-line financial and business services designed to fit your individual needs. SMS can provide you with sound advice from top business consultants, bookkeeping services, live educational seminars, and online seminars.
For more information, please e-mail sms@ppa.com.
Webinars
Want to learn from the comfort of your home or studio computer? With PPA’s webinars (online seminars), we make it easy for you. Just provide the computer, Internet connection and phone line…we’ll take care of the rest.
Filled with business and financial advice, marketing strategies, and more, the webinars are archived for your convenience. But a plus comes with participating in the live sessions: you can receive answers to your questions, usually on the spot! In addition, as a PPA member, you get special Webinars for free...and you get an 80% savings on all other PPA Webinars.
Visit the list of upcoming choices and we’ll see you online.
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