One of the best decisions you can make to accelerate your growth as a talented and skilled professional photographer is to be a part of a network that shares experience and knowledge. An amazing resource of fellow, passionate pros.
There are two main ways to be involved. You become a Subscriber or join the Association as a Member.
Subscriber
You can register as a subscriber to Pro Photography WA and this will entitle you to receive newsletters and emails (without being spammed), keeping you up-to-date with what's happening in the industry are what events are on offer.
Subscriber membership is free.
Pro Photography WA Membership
Membership of the Association gives you many benefits including priority booking at events and member only pricing. In addition you will have access to member discounts across a range of services and also access to member only sections of the website.
There are three classes of membership available.
Student
Student membership are for those who are currently studying a recognised photography course at a tertiary institution (such as North Metro TAFE, Curtin University, Murdoch University, Edith Cowan University, Notre Dame University). Student members enjoy reduce membership fee and reduce ticket rates for some events. They are entitled to access the same information available on the website as do our Members. However, they do not have any `voting rights' at any general meeting or the AGM.
Student Membership has a $50 joining fee and an annual subscription of $50
Retired
For those who have retired from the photography industry and are no longer working or earning an income from their photography skills and prowess, Retiree membership may be appropriate. Similar to Student Membership, Retiree Members enjoy reduce membership fee and reduce ticket rates for some events. They are entitled to access the same information available on the website as do our Members. However, they do not have any `voting rights' at any general meeting or the AGM.
Retiree Membership has a $50 joining fee and an annual subscription of $50
Member
(Officially known as `Ordinary Member', but there is nothing ordinary about you!) Members of Pro Photography WA are entitled to discounted pricing for Pro Photography WA events and occasions as well as discounts and benefits from our sponsors and access to `Member Only' events. They also have the opportunity to promote their Membership to clients and that they are bound by a code of conduct. Members have full voting rights at general meetings and the AGM.
Membership has a $50 joining fee and an annual subscription of $200
Associate Member
Associate membership is available to a person who is not a resident of Western Australia but otherwise meets the criteria of either ordinary, student, or retiree membership.
This class of membership has no voting rights and cannot enter the Association's Orloff Awards pro photography competition.
Membership has a $50 joining fee and an annual subscription of $200
Accredited Member
The Accredited Photographer scheme is an optional business focused accreditation scheme available only to ordinary members of the Association who are actively engaged as a photographer in the business of creating and selling photographic images to customers.
The Scheme acknowledges professional competence to a high standard in the areas of image quality, customer service, and ethical and professional business practice.
Accreditation membership is $200 for 2 years (in addition to the normal membership of $200 per year)
How to Apply to be a Member
Depending on the type of membership for you, some examples/evidence is required when completing your application. Details of what is required for your level of membership is at; Examples and Evidence for Applying to Join
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