Welcome to the Professional Photographers' Association of Pennsylvania

Membership Application
Constitution & Bylaws

ANNUAL CONVENTION and TRADE SHOW
Featuring top quality
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
and PA's largest Photographic Trade Show.

ANNUAL PRINT COMPETITION and AWARDS BANQUET
Awarding state trophies and the prestigious Kodak Gallery and Fuji Masterpiece Awards. The best way to sharpen your photographic skills.

THREE QUARTERLY MEETINGS PER YEAR
Featuring programs by the best teachers in the industry.

QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER
To keep members informed of upcoming events and issues.

WEB SITE PRESENCE
Your studio will appear in the "Find a Photographer" database with a link to your web site and e-mail address. .

ANNUAL CANDID ALBUM and FOLIO COMPETITION
Trophies and plaques awarded to top place entrants. Ribbons awarded to qualifying entries. Competitions held at October meeting.

CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER PROGRAM
Recognizing photographers meeting the requirements of the NATIONAL certification program. Special seminars for CPP members.

PENNSYLVANIA DEGREE and SERVICE AWARD PROGRAM
The Degree Award to recognize a member's photographic ability; and the Service Award to recognize service to the Association.

THE NATIONAL AWARD
To honor exceptional dedication and service to photography.

2009 BLUE RIBBON WINNERS

Welcome to the Professional Photographers' Association of Pennsylvania community!

This site is a point for dissemination of information among our membership and a source of information for those interested in professional photography activities, finding a photographer, or photographic services in Pennsylvania and surrounding areas. Membership is available to full-time professional photographers and industry suppliers.

The PPA of Pa provides education through seminars and workshops in wedding, portrait, commercial, executive, video, and fine art photography; as well as digital imaging and business practices. Activities include quarterly meetings plus an annual convention and trade show with a print competition and exhibition. Active within the association is a special group for PPA Certified members, and an artists group providing education in negative and print retouching, and photo restoration techniques.

Our active membership of over 250 full and part-time studios includes PPA degreed Master, Craftsman, and Certified Professional Photographers (CPP); as well as members affiliated with the American Society of Photographers (ASP) and other national organizations. We also have a supporting membership that includes vendors and suppliers of photographic equipment and supplies, cameras, wedding albums, picture frames, props, and backgrounds; and professional photo finishing labs providing color and b&w services. For general and membership information about PPA of PA, contact Executive Secretary Genevieve Argo at PPAofPA@huges.net.


President	First Vice President	Second Vice President & Print Chair

Treasurer & Registration Chair	Secretary & Trade Show Chair	Administrative Secretary & Membership Information

Newsletter Editor & Advertising	Webmaster	Talent Chair

Convention Chair	Screening & Ethics Chair	Certification - PPA Representative for Pa

PA CPP Commission Chair	State Awards Chair	American Society of Photographers PA Representative

Supporting Member Liaison