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Our Mission: Create a synergy among professional photographers through education, camaraderie, and sharing!

All Valley Professional Photographers is where photographic energy is exchanged. We are a cohesive group which is more than the sum of its parts! It is a non-profit, 501(c)6 trade association of professional photographers, employees, suppliers, and others allied to the profession. All Valley Professional Photographers offers a variety of opportunities for its members bringing the love of photography to the San Gabriel, San Fernando and Crescenta Valleys.

To join All Valley Professional Photographers, all you have to do is:

  • Read AVPP Code of Ethics by clicking here and agree to its terms*
  • Download the AVPP Application by clicking here
  • Print and then fill out the Application form
  • Bring the Application form to the next AVPP meeting for submission to the AVPP Board

New Membership Fees:   
Effective January 1, 2011 renewal fee
and new membership fee is $120.00 per year which is prorated during the year for new members.

*In order to join AVPP, I understand and agree to abide by AVPP's Code of Ethics and that NO REFUNDS will be issued once dues are paid. (Note: Your application form will not be approved without this certification).

• Professional Active $120

An individual engaged in the field of professional photography who conforms to applicable laws as pertains to a business establishment, or one who is employed in a professional photographic capacity.

• Additional Active $75

Same privileges as a Professional Active and is employed by a Professional Active member in good standing.

• Affiliate Active $75

An individual member of another PPC affiliate.  An affiliate member has limited membership privileges.

• Aspiring $100

Individuals who aspire to be a professional photographer.  An aspiring member has limited membership privileges.  Each individual may be an aspiring member for no more than two years in their lifetime.  The total number of aspiring members cannot exceed ten (10%) percent of the total membership of AVPP.

• Student. $80

An individual preparing for a career in professional photography and enrolled on a full time basis in an accredited school.  A copy of current school registration form must be enclosed with an application on a yearly basis.  Students have limited membership privileges.

• Colleague $100

An individual engaged in a profession other than photography but having an interest in the field or provides professional services in other fields of interest to professional photography.  This classification is not for photographers or individuals providing photographic services.  Colleague members have limited membership privileges.

• Sustaining $250

A manufacturer or firm providing photographic equipment, materials, laboratories, publishers, supplies, or services to photographers (listed by company name).  This classification includes an ad in each of AVPP’s monthly newsletters and has limited membership privileges.

What’s the difference between AVPP, PPC and PPA?

• AVPP

AVPP is the local chapter of Professional Photographers of California (PPC). PPC is the state chapter of Professional Photographers of America (PPA), a national organization. You don’t have to be a member of either PPC or PPA to join AVPP, but joining these groups brings tremendous benefits to you as a professional photographer.

 

• PPC

Among many other benefits, PPC holds three important yearly events.

1. PPC's state-wide convention, the ProPhoto Expo, in Pasadena provide educational programs, networking opportunities and a vendor's trade show. Don't miss the opportunity to visit the Pasadena Expo as it is held in our immediate area. 

2. PPC’s West Coast School provides a unique opportunity for a week of concentrated study in many areas of photography once a year.

3. PPC’s annual state–wide print competition affords you the opportunity to enter your images for critical review.

In addition, PPC publishes quarterly its award winning ProPhoto West Magazine. Be sure to visit PPC's website to learn about all the benefits provided by this important state organization for professional photographers.

 

• PPA

Here are some advantages of joining PPA:

1. PPA holds its annual Imaging USA Convention each year in January. If you want to feel like a kid in a candy store, you will not want to miss out on this all important event.

2. You may participate in PPA's online forum.

3. PPA offers vendor discounts.

4. You may wish to participate in PPA’s Master Photographer and Certified Photographer programs.

5. PPA’s holds an annual international print competition.

6. Belonging to PPA allows you to participate in their insurance programs at group rates for malpractice protection, business and health insurance.

7. Be sure to visit their website to find out the myriad of "happenings" hosted by PPA.

Query: Which organization should I join?

Answer: Join your local organization first to test the waters. After you prove to yourself how beneficial AVPP is to your photographic needs, strongly consider joining the state and national organizations.