Join us!
We would love for you to join us! MDPPA is the state's largest organization for professional photographers, aspiring professionals, and those that want their work to meet the standards of a professional. We are 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 of 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 ( July, and October, plus Annual at Convention). A Print Competition Critique program will be held in January, starting 2022.
- Our Annual Print Competition and Convention. Three days of intense training and education from some of the industry's leading professionals, included in your membership!
- Eligibility for PPA's District Print Competition (Southeastern District).
- Opportunities for PPA members to earn PPA Continuing Education Merits during MDPPA daylong programs.
- Opportunities to earn an MDPPA Associate Fellow or Fellow Degree.
- Support from MDPPA's CPP Liaison towards achieving your Certified Professional Photographer designation with PPA.
- A wonderful community of photographers who are fantastic resources for idea sharing, support, mentorship, and collaboration!
- An End of the Year Celebration in December- 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