The boards of directors are often asked by photographers who are considering joining our association, "What's in it for me?”  “What kind of benefits do I get?”   “What am I getting in return for my $200?”

We usually tell them that it will be the best investment of $200 that they will ever make.

Let's take into consideration some measurable benefits:

a) FREE attendance at our annual convention  -   (and entry into the print competition for a small entry fee)

b) Three  (3) FREE full-day seminars, including print competitions

c) Four FREE evening seminars

d) FREE bi-monthly newsletter

e) Many chances to win a scholarship to NEIPP

f) Free membership listing of PPARI Website with Name, Address, Phone number, email address and link to your website.

 g) Social events:

i) December Holiday party

ii) September Social with Traveling Loan Collection print critique

iii) Annual PPARI Summer family picnic or Paw Sox outing

TOTAL MONETARY VALUE = $730.00  PLUS

When it comes to speakers at conventions and seminars, PPARI takes a back seat to no other state in the country. We are known for acquiring the best talent in the industry and, in many cases, getting them first!  Here are examples of just some of the nationally renown trendsetters PPARI has obtained for its members in the last few years:

Now let's talk about all those INTANGIBLE benefits:

a) Knowledge gained through all of the above means.

b) Networking  --Jobs (Weddings, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, parties, dances, etc, ) referred to you by other PPARI members

c) Lifelong friendships.

d) Out of Futura mats? Need to borrow a lens? Could use some advice concerning a problem with a client?   Refer to 'c' above.

TOTAL MONETARY VALUE  = INCALCULABLE

And, another very important thing!!!!!  The photography industry is undergoing its most significant technological changes, ever! Those of us who do not keep up with all these changes will be left by the wayside. Education through seminars, conventions, and personal contact with fellow photographers who are keeping up with the latest "state-of- the-art" technological trends will be of utmost importance if we are to merely survive ... never mind flourish!

What do you get for your $200 investment? If you've read this far, you don't even have to ask.

And, remember… one idea from, one seminar, or from one association member can pay for your entire year's membership.