Imagine your presence in the minds of the following association members:

Professional Photographers of America

In existence since 1880, PPA has an established, trustworthy reputation in the photographic industry.

The majority of our more than 22,000 members are small business owners doing all types of photography, primarily serving consumers directly with portraits and wedding photos. These photographers join PPA for unrivaled business and photographic education, the many member benefits (from malpractice-type protection to referral databases), the exclusive Copyright & Government Affairs department, educational and networking events like Imaging USA, the connection to peers willing to share advice and ideas, and so much more.

PPA also has 180 local, state, and regional affiliated organizations.

Society of Sport & Event Photographers

SEP is dedicated to helping sport and event photographers become more successful, focusing all of its efforts on this photographic specialty.

Members are photographers of sports tournaments and events, youth leagues, recitals, reunions, proms and other special events (including weddings). They join SEP to stay ahead of their competition with resources and information to increase business skills, expand technical knowledge, protect their copyrights, network, protect their reputations (with malpractice-type protection), and much more.

Evidence Photographers International Council (EPIC)

Since 1968, EPIC has been the nonprofit educational and scientific organization dedicated to the advancement of evidence and forensic photography and videography. In 2007, they joined the Alliance of Visual Artists (AVA) and its group of photography associations (PPA, SEP, CPI, and SPS).

EPIC members are evidence photographers in law enforcement and other public service agencies, joining for the education, certification, and resources they need to develop skills and knowledge in their specific fields.

Stock Artists Alliance

SAA is the only trade association focused on the business of stock photography and stock photographers. SAA supports its membership with exclusive benefits to enable and enhance their stock businesses. SAA also speaks up for the interests of stock artists with a clear and powerful voice in the licensing industry. The heart of SAA’s mission is education and advocacy concerning core issues, such as the need to better protect and promote licensing through the use of standardized metadata. Learn more at www.stockartistsalliance.org. Follow SAA on Twitter (http://twitter.com/stockartists).

Student Photographic Society (SPS)

SPS was created to assist photographic students and educators with information, resources, and programs that further the educational experience and support the transition from student to professional photographer (in all disciplines of professional photography).

Members (about 1,000 strong) include both students and educators in 300 different colleges, universities, and trade schools.