Join us!
We would love for you to join us! MDPPA is the state's largest organization for professional photographers and a go-to resource for everything you need to know to grow your knowledge and your business.
MDPPA offers three levels of membership to fit any photographer: Active, Studio, and Student. Most of our Members hold Active Memberships, while some are associates of Active Member's studios and therefore hold Studio Memberships. Student Membership is available to Maryland residents who are current, full-time students at a bona fide and accredited high school or college offering photographic training.
There are some variations in the benefits of each membership level; please see below. Our Membership Year begins on the date you join and is renewable each year.
MDPPA Membership Benefits Include:
All evening monthly meetings, including seminars, print competitions, and social events. We offer extended-day programs throughout the year at a special member price, some which offer attendees an opportunity to create their own images.- Quarterly digital print competitions to have your work reviewed and critiqued by Award Winning Photographers, most of whom are Master Photographers and many Certified Print Judges (April, July, and October, plus Annual at Convention).
- Our Annual Print Competition and Convention: 2019 date TBD, (held during the 1st quarter of the year). Three days of intense training and education from some of the industry's leading professionals.
- Eligibility for PPA's District Print Competition (Southeastern District).
- Opportunities for PPA members to earn PPA Continuing Education Merits during MDPPA daylong programs.
- A wonderful community of photographers who are fantastic resources for idea sharing, support, mentorship, and collaboration!
- An End of the Year Celebration - time to unwind after a long year of serving our clients.
Maryland Professional Photographers Membership Benefits:
Included Membership Benefits
Active Member
Studio Member
Student Member
Evening Seminars
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Print Competition
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Social Events
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Annual Convention
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Member-Price for Extended Day Programs and Extra Meetings
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Eligible for MDPPA Merits and Degrees
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Vote in Association Elections
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Run for a Board Position
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Serve on Committees
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Renewable Annually
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for up to 4 years