PPA membership/ Professional Photographers America

9 years 3 months ago #419847 by Flying Pig
I'm not a professional, however aspire to be one, one day.  If I'm not there yet, but trying to invest into my future, is there much benefit for paying $323 per year for this PPA membership?  


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9 years 3 months ago #419893 by Eric A
They give you a ton of benefits.  Including insurance. 

My Camera Bag:

Canon 7D | 50mm f/1.2 | 17-40mm f/4 | 70-200mm f/2.8 | 320EX | 580EXII

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9 years 3 months ago #419894 by Orlando Bohland

Eric A wrote: They give you a ton of benefits.  Including insurance. 


Insurance is extra, that isn't included with the $323 fee


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9 years 3 months ago #419966 by garyrhook
There are many benefits included, especially if you intend to enter print competitions in order to earn a "merit".

But the operative word is "professional" so you will do yourself a favor by going to their website and learn about the benefits yourself, and do an analysis for your specific situation.

There are also state-wide PPAs and local PPAs, which may be less expensive and more relevant to you at this time. Worth investigating (i.e. a web search) as well.


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9 years 3 months ago #420023 by Glen Martin
Here's their benefits' page - www.ppa.com/membership/?navItemNumber=501


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9 years 3 months ago #420028 by Sandy Smith Photos

Orlando Bohland wrote:

Eric A wrote: They give you a ton of benefits.  Including insurance. 


Insurance is extra, that isn't included with the $323 fee


Not true, when you sign up you get $15,000 free coverage


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