CIPPA Membership Information and Application Process

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Please submit your application to CIPPAorg@gmail.com. Please allow 7-10 days for the board to review and contact you about your acceptance. Once accepted, you will receive an invoice to pay prorated dues for the remaining calendar year via PayPal.  Please contact our Membership Chair at CIPPAorg@gmail.com , for any questions. 

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Membership is subject to approval by the CIPPA board.  

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****NEW**** 2024 Annual Dues

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• $125.00 Active: Active members may derive some or all of their income from Photography or its related fields or have an active interest in Photography. Note: A family member residing at the same address as the Active member will qualify for an Active membership for the additional cost of $100.00 

 

• $85.00 Associate: An associate member shall be an employee of a currently active member who is directly engaged full-time in the making, producing, or selling of professional photography and instructors of photography.

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• $75.00 Student: Individuals enrolled full-time in a state-accredited school of photography.

 

• $125.00 Service: Individuals offering services to professional photographers such as, but not limited to, colorists, retouchers, and consultants, etc.

• $250.00 Sustaining/Vendor: Companies offering service, supplies, or equipment to the photographic industry. Non-Competitive Supporting Vendor will have no membership rights or privileges.

 

Click here for the pdf 2024 Application:

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Please submit your application to CIPPAorg@gmail.com. Please allow 7-10 days for the board to review and contact you about your acceptance. Once accepted, you will receive an invoice to pay prorated dues for the remaining calendar year via PayPal.  Feel free to reach out to our President, Mike Mercadante at CIPPAorg@gmail.com , for any questions. 

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Mission Statement

Channel Islands Professional Photographers Association is a non-profit, professional & enthusiast photography organization committed to advancing photographic excellence through education, inspiration, mentoring, and collaborative learning while maintaining the highest standards of ethical practices and conduct.

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Code of Ethics

I, as a requirement for admission to and retention of membership and participation in the Channel Islands Professional Photographers Association, agree to strive at all times to upgrade and improve my knowledge and skill of professional photography, marketing and related areas.

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In all my dealings with users of photography and the general public, I will:

1. Strive to present all photographic services in surroundings and in a manner that reflects the highest levels of professionalism.

2. Use the highest levels of honesty, professionalism, and integrity.

3. Not use any marketing or competitive practice which violates any Federal Trade Commission, or other Federal or State regulatory agency rule or regulation, or Federal or State statute or any decision of any Federal or State Court; and

4. In all dealing with fellow professional photographers, students, and others who aspire to be professional photographers, I shall share the knowledge and skill of professional photography.

5. Support efforts for and assist in the education of all interested persons in the general public in the art and science of professional photography.​​

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