Membership Information (Update Pending)​​​

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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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