This section is dedicated to providing PPA members with a valuable (and growing) archive of SMS Briefs, financial templates, links to articles and other business-building resources.

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PPA'S FINANCIAL BENCHMARK SURVEY

With the publication of this landmark survey of professional photographers, PPA provided studio owners for the first time with a reliable financial evaluation tool to help them better understand what it takes to achieve financial success in the business of photography. Comparing your studio's performance to the benchmark is a valuable exercise to help build (or fine-tune) a successful business in portrait/wedding photography.

The results of the latest PPA Benchmark Survey are in!
And we’re developing a suite of member-exclusive resources and tools to help you measure your current business and set goals to achieve your greatest success. more

BUSINESS BRIEFS

In brief, we address key topics to build a new photography business. As a new or aspiring business owner, what do you need to consider to get on the right track? Start with sound financial principles, the right business structure, and a thoughtful and comprehensive approach to business planning. more

TEMPLATES

Having a format can make all the difference in taking the next step to get your business and finances organized! We have forms to help you develop pricing, get your finances in good order, and prepare an annual financial plan and more. more

ARTICLES

PPA's award winning monthly magazine, Professional Photographer, is full of valuable reporting, tips and techniques to instruct and inspire. We've provided a selection of outstanding articles that are focused on the business of photography. More

LINKS

We'll be adding links to other resources of value, such as free online business building tools, surveys and publications of interest,