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  • Unmatched Member Benefits

    PPA helps you realize your dreams...and protect you from your nightmares.

    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. Yes, PPA membership is one of the best investments you'll ever make. Just remember to use those benefits!

    Learn more at the Benefits page, and check back often—we're constantly adding to members' programs and resources.

     

  • Laura Novak :: PPA Member Since 2003

    "I vividly remember one of the first weddings I shot: the rain was pouring onto the tent, the bride was coming down the aisle…and the groom was sobbing. I knew then that my purpose as a photographer is to make sure those kinds of moments are seen and remembered.

    Originally an artist, I connected with my work. But I learned it’s my business decisions that take me where I want to go. When I became a photographer, PPA made that easier. PPA is where I turned when I needed mentorship to refine my vision. Connections are important…and as a photographer I can capture those connections in the moments of a second. I’m here to document those moments."

    ~ Laura Novak, Professional Photographer
        PPA Member since 2009

  • Studio Management Services (SMS)

    PPA is the only association that actively helps photographers increase their profitability through the Studio Management Services (SMS) program, available exclusively to PPA members. SMS is also the researcher and publisher of PPA's Financial Benchmark Survey, the first and only study providing financial analysis of professional photographic businesses. SMS offers:

    • Sound business and financial advice and guidance
    • Bookkeeping services
    • In-depth, hands-on business workshops
    • Online business seminars (Webinars)
    • Online resources, from the Financial Benchmark Survey to charts of accounts

  • How Do YOU Get Your Magazine?

    Did you know all the ways that Professional Photographer magazine can come to you?

    This award-winning magazine - free to PPA members - can be delivered to your door and visited online at www.PPmag.com (with Web exclusives, too). And now you can even access the digital edition online.

    It’s the same magazine, only digital! And yes, only PPA members receive this free. Flip through the pages, zoom in on images, and search the online archive. With live links on every page to studio and vendor Web sites, you can enrich your reading experience with just the click of a mouse.

:: Latest News

  • The Boudoir Divas Share Their Dream

    Just a few years ago, boudoir photography was seen as "incredibly cheesy with sort of with an '80s glamour shot twist," according to Kimberlee West and Marissa Boucher (also known as the Boudoir Divas). But that old image didn't stop them from creating their own wildly successful version of boudoir...and they're ready to show you how you can glam up your business, too.

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  • Don't Buy It: Client Images Can Compete

    Heather Smith, Cr., Photog., owner of Smith Photography and Design in Cumming, GA says she doesn't buy it when fellow photographers tell her what wins in competition doesn't sell with clients.

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  • An Interview with Marco Fine Arts

    Epson has conducted an interview with Albert Marco, President of Marco Fine Arts, about Fine Art Reproduction as part of the company's "Inside Epson" series.

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  • Member Spotlight - Tony Corbell, Cr.Photog, API

    "I tried bullfighting, but I wasn't very good at it," Tony Corbell, Cr.Photog., API, jokes. Luckily, he turned to photography and has stayed with it for more than 30 years, beginning in April 1979. And it started with a phone call.

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  • In Memory - David Harris, M.Photog.Cr.

    Sadly, David Harris, M.Photog.Cr., passed away on Thursday, March 11. A long-time member of Professional Photographers of America (PPA) and the PPA Council, David owned Harris Studio in Sacramento, Calif., with his wife Sandra. They started their business in 1963,...

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:: Latest Articles

Vital Signs: International Photographic Competition: How to Make the Most of it

If you’ve never entered PPA’s International Photographic Competition, you might not know the best way to get started. Or maybe you’ve entered the competition before, but you need some advice on how to better prepare yourself. Either way, there are steps you can take and advice you can follow to help make your competition experience the best it can be.

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Vital Signs: International Photographic Competition: What's In It for You?

The International Photographic Competition is more than submission rules and judging standards. It goes beyond the typical competition by providing you with opportunities, opportunities to show your talent, improve your craft and earn recognition.

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Vital Signs: The Taxman Cometh: When to Seek Advice

Some aspects of the tax filing process require the assistance of an accountant or CPA, so establishing that open line of communication early on can save time, headaches and possible penalties (like the IRS showing up at your door for an audit).

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PPA Suggests Improvements to Existing Health Care Legislation

On the eve of the White House “Bipartisan Meeting on Health Reform,” Professional Photographers of America (PPA) and the Small Business Coalition for Affordable Healthcare tell congressional leadership what small business owners want to see in any health care reform bill.

 

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Vital Signs: The Taxman Cometh: What You Can Do

One of the most cumbersome yet required aspects of running a business is taxes. They’re a common cause of stress and, if not handled properly and in a timely manner, can be costly as well. Being prepared when it comes to taxes and staying on top of things throughout the year can save you both time and headaches when it is time to file.

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