MEMBERSHIP HAS ITS REWARDS....

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Members :- Various catorgories of membership are available , Full member, Associate, Country associate, affiliate, Student membership, and of course corporate affiliate

Seminars/Workshops :-
We run seminars/ workshops,  currently five a year on all subjects, from photography to marketing, generally directed towards the wedding and portrait market, more recently we have started to look at the commercial and landscape,  these speakers can be local , interstate or in some cases from overseas.  We at times have other speakers whose expertise may not necessarily be of the above but can be Art,design, safety, any subject that may enhance the photographer in the market place and his expertise in running his business.

Our award System:- Print judging and critique,  we have over the years developed this bi-monthly activity,  it has proved for many photographers a great learning experience with the granting of different award categories.  Within this system are different corner slashes to go on the photographs. Diamond, Gold , Silver) points are awarded to go towards a national award scheme annually, at a national seminar ,which we have on a rotational basis with participating states. In addition certificates of achievment along with
Medallions, Master , Fellow etc. 

Web Site :- Every member has a free listing on our web site, it can be linked to an individuals own site. You may put your own photographs( thumbnails) on the site along side your name, up to five  can be accommodated. Every attempt in each state is made to promote this site (through brides magazines etc) 

Library:- We have a small library with books , Video tapes, slides etc - contact our National Secretary

Video:- Adelaide’s group  video tapes all seminars and workshops, of course with the permission of the guest speaker, these are sent off to members particularly country members who could not make it. And to country associates.

Newsletter:- A Bi-Monthly newsletter , Portrait Papers, this is  not the glossy magazines as seen on the news stands, but do serve the purpose of keeping in touch, as we meet bi monthly, so as near as possible these are sent out on the off month. States are encouraged to participate in this in fact encouraged to contribute.

Wedding  Pages  Current  edition of this magazine carries a full page add directing prospective brides  towards our Web site, where your name is listed.

Natonal Seminar:- Each year a National Seminar, held on a rotational basis of participating States. Awards such as “Best State wedding Photographer”, “Best Portrait Photographer” attractive trophy’s are presented at the prestigious awards dinner.

Structure:- State level with its own board and president make all its own local decisions, what speakers, fees etc, when and where to meet.  National composed of members of the local boards is there to make general policy for the good of the overall organization.,to consider new ideas etc.   An agreed fee on the States is allocated to National to pay its insurances/running costs etc.

I hope this gives you some idea how we operate, of course one of the most important
factors in this organization is you meet like minded people, who can help you if you have a problem , it has often been said you receive  more out of meeting and talking to fellow photographers than the guest speakers. Incidentially this organization has been operating between Adelaide  and Melbourne for about 29. WA for about six years.

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