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What’s stopping you from joining PPA?
Join now, receive $35 off the annual price of a Full membership with benefits such as:
- Equipment Insurance: Activate Photocare Insurance within seconds and receive up to $15,000 in coverage, including full replacement value and flat deductibles.
- Data Loss Recovery Services: PPA’s partner OnTrack offers top of the line data recovery services with a low deductible. You’ll only pay if your images are recoverable and there’s no attempt fee!
- Extensive Online Education: Learn about lighting, posing, business, marketing, and other topics in the form of engaging videos, articles, podcasts, and more.
- Exclusive Discounts: Save on gear, software, and services from PPA’s Corporate Partners.
- Professional Photographer Magazine: 12 beautiful issues a year of our award-winning magazine complete with gear reviews, fascinating stories on photographers, and endless inspiration!
- Copyright Kit: Protect your work with sample copyright and usage agreements and receive support in the case you are infringed with our copyright assistance tool.
- Consumer Research Reports: Rely on actual data collected from photography consumers to understand your industry and fine-tune your marketing strategy.
- Find a Photographer Profile: Create a profile and get seen on our consumer-facing search engines that match clients to your business!
- theLoop: The online community for photographers to get help and share with other like-minded professionals.
- Imaging USA All-Access Pass: This pass includes education, the Expo, and all the parties!
PPA members also gain sales and marketing tools, business guides, and much more. With this special offer, joining our community is more affordable than ever for just $25.50 a month.
Get a full membership for $25.50/mo. for 12 months.
Then reg. $28.42/mo. No commitment. Cancel anytime.
For new Full Members based in the U.S. only. PPA Members who have joined in the past thirty days are not eligible for this offer. You must maintain Full Membership through January to qualify for your one-time FREE Imaging USA All-Access Pass.
You Belong Here
More than just a network, it's a place where photographers connect, grow their skills, protect their work, and feel truly seen.
Scott Smith
Member Since
It's cool to see a review of my Merit Image Review image made available to everyone but best of all is the variety of subjects to view!
Tedd Stephenson
Member Since
"I think PhotoVision's great, easy to use and helpful."
Julie Collins, M.Photog., CPP
Member Since 2014
“Becoming a CPP gave me confidence in my craft. I’ve stopped second-guessing myself—I trust my abilities now, and that self-confidence has fueled my growth. For any photographer considering certification, I can say with certainty that it's worth it. The journey will challenge you, but the reward, both in skill and self-assurance is invaluable."
John Cannon
Member Since 2021
Professional Photographers of America is a fantastic organization with some of the most amazing photographers in the world. They offer the CPP certification process that really puts you to the test to be accepted into their professional ranks.
Lisa Kay Kovilic
Member Since 2016
"Being a member of PPA has not only made my business stand out, but I’ve met so many photography mentors and friends through the organization. I initially joined because of Imaging USA, but quickly learned there are SO many more benefits to being a member of PPA."
Andrés Sotomayor-Santiago
Member Since
"PhotoVision has sharpened the way I see and approach photography. The lessons challenge you to think intentionally, refine your style, and operate more professionally. It's one of the few platforms that actually pushes you to grow, not just consume content."
David Downs, M.Photog., CPP
Member Since 2012
“Earning my CPP helped me elevate my headshot work by sharpening my understanding of lighting ratios. I became faster, more consistent, and more confident in producing professional portraits that meet a high standard—every time."
Jorge Arteta
Member Since 2024
"PPA has helped me gain exposure within the photography industry. I've attended Imaging USA, Florida PPA events, and the Texas School of Photography conventions and have learned a bunch and met wonderful people. The vendors at the expos are fantastic, and I've purchased some equipment at great prices."
Keith Branch, M.Photog.Cr.
Member Since 1984
"I became a PPA member to enhance my craft and align myself with other professional photographers who cared about the craft. PPA’s continuing education at Imaging USA, photo competitions, and speaking opportunities have benefited me greatly through the sharing of ideas, photography, and motivation."
Melissa Digue, M.Photog., CPP
Member Since 2015
“The journey of earning my CPP changed my relationship with lighting. I don't just use light now, I understand it. No matter the situation, I’m able to shape light with purpose and predictability and it's elevated my work to a whole new level.”
PPA Benefits
Let's face it. Running a photography business costs money! A PPA membership is an investment in yourself and your business that pays for itself. For less than a dollar a day, you’ll gain invaluable access to cost savings, benefits, resources, education, and networking. Join our growing membership of over 35,000 photographers and rest assured – we've got you covered.
