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PPA is a nonprofit that helps professional photographers grow their businesses and save a ton of money. With your new membership, you’ll get access to exclusive sales and marketing tools increase your exposure, improve your sales and justify your value as a professional photographer.
Join today and start taking advantage of:
- $15,000 of equipment insurance
- Data Loss Recovery Services with DriveSavers
- Protection from PPA’s law firm partner if someone is threatening to sue you
- A listing in our online referral database, searched by 30,000 potential clients monthly
- Access to all online education
- 12 issues of Professional Photographer magazine
- All-access ticket to Imaging USA 2021 in Grapevine, TX ($409 value). Includes all education, parties and trade show
- Access to new consumer research that explains buyers’ habits and trends
- The PPA Business Guide, a step-by-step manual to help you build your photography business.
- Access to Square One, an interactive tool that lays out exactly what you need to do in order to reach your net income goals
- PPA’s Benchmark Survey, the accrued financial data from a host of professional photographers
- Entry into PPA’s Business Challenge: a 12-month program that gives you step-by-step business instructions, mentorship, and accountability
- Vendor partner savings on gear, software, accessories, and many services necessary to your photography business
Come home to your photography family for only $27.92/month and start your year off with a huge dose of photography-business help!
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.
SJ Alice Bennett
Member Since 2024
"PPA has been a great resource in helping me navigate the business aspects of being an artist. The comprehensive tools, including customizable contracts have streamlined my interactions with clients and ensured that my business practices are both professional and efficient. I also greatly appreciate the presentations at Imaging USA that focus on the business side of photography."
Michael Durr
Member Since
"PhotoVision is a great place to explore curated, professional content that helps you grow as a photographer while also sparking inspiration."
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."
Douglas Burns
Member Since 2021
"As a commercial photographer running a lean, client-focused business, I wear a lot of hats. What PPA offers—education, business tools, legal protection, and a community of working pros—helps me stay sharp and focused on what really matters: delivering for my clients."
Zoe Martin
Member Since 2024
"By joining PPA, I've made lots of new connections with other photographers who have encouraged me to continue to grow. While online education is valuable, nothing compares to mentorship—learning firsthand from someone who has already mastered their craft."
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."
Rohit Gomashe
Member Since 2024
"PPA has been essential for protecting my gear while traveling around the world. I became a photographer as a healthy way to escape depression, which is how I started photographing nature on my hiking adventures. I’m inspired deeply by National Geographic Documentaries and Professional Photographer magazine for its features showcasing different photography styles."
Enrique Olivieri
Member Since 2022
"I've made many new friendships through PPA. Being mentored by photographers in my genre has helped me understand the business aspect of my craft. PPA is the only place where I could have found this."
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."
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.
