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Members have access to diverse programs, learning opportunities, competitions, and networking with other members around the world. Membership offers benefits for both Individuals, and Club and Organizations. Learn more about Club and Organization Benefits.
Professional Photographers of America (PPA) is a nonprofit trade association of professional photographers. As of August 2022, PPA has 35,000 members. [1]
PSA offers online learning, webinars, study groups, competitions, mentors and consultants. Membership is in over 80 countries, 5,000 members, 460 Camera Clubs, and 11 Chapters across the United States. Join Now
Choose Your PSA Membership. Learn, grow, and exhibit your photography with 5,000 other photographers around the world. Membership is open to all photographers, photo enthusiasts, and hobbyists. Choose the appropriate categories below to Join or Renew membership to PSA.
- From as Early as 1868…
- The First Photography Convention
- Professional Photographers of America Is Born
- The Modern PPA
Professional Photographers of America has a long and storied history, dating all the way back to 1868. With the field of photography still in its infancy, some early trailblazers set out to gather the best minds in this young profession. Their goals were simple; they wanted to promote: 1. An active exchange of ideas 2. The sharing of knowledge and ...
These innovators were definitely on to something. The very first convention attracted 237 photographers. This was a huge accomplishment considering the limitations of communication technologies at the time. But word spread fast, and an invaluable photography association was born!
By 1880, photography was becoming a real and recognized profession. That's when the PPA as we know it today was officially formed. Our industry's success was giving birth to new challenges, and PPA began to develop programs to deal with the financial and managerial issues photographers were beginning to face. As is the case today, PPA was instrumen...
PPA has grown a lot in the last 150 years. Today, PPA serves 30,000 photographers, and that number is growing each and every year. For over a century, we have served professional photographers with dedication and care. Times have changed, and the issues PPA members face have changed alongside them. But there is one thing that will never change – PP...
Interested in becoming a member? Get started by simply filling out the below information. History Behind PPA. From As Early As 1868… Professional Photographers of America has a long and storied history, dating all the way back to 1868.
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