Hands-On WorkshopsBring Your Cameras!

Members receive substantial discounts on AzPPA sponsored hands-on workshops,all-day events, on-location events, fall festival and state convention.

NetworkingSocialize With Other Photographers

Networking with other professional photographers is an excellent way to expand your knowledge and help build your studio as well as forge new friendships in the industry.

AzPPA hosts a social hour (6PM-7PM) prior to monday night seminars.

Free Mentoring ProgramLearn From Experience

Our popular mentoring program connects mentors and mentees together based upon interests and experiences - at no cost to our members! This is an excellent opportunity to talk with experienced photographers to get their feedback on any photography related questions. This is also an excellent way to meet and get to know more photographers to help build your photography business network.

Free Print CritiquesReceive Valuable Feedback

A valuable benefit to membership in AzPPA is the feedback you will receive from our panel of experienced judges on images you submit for print critique. Usually held once or twice a year, listening to the judges critique your images as well as all other entries is one of the best ways to improve your skills and help prepare for state, regional and international competitions through PPA where you can aspire to earn your Masters degrees. You will also earn print critique merits for merited images towards the AzPPA Distinguished Photographers Award.

Sponsor ValuesSave when you shop our sponsors

AzPPA is fortunate to have wonderful industry sponsors that provide products and services to photographers, often times at discount or with special promotions.

PPA MeritsEarn Merits Towards Degrees

For any AzPPA sponsored event that is PPA approved, all AzPPA members attending that event receive a PPA educational merit. In addition, you can receive a PPA speaking merit if you are invited to offer a seminar to AzPPA, which goes towards the PPA Craftsman Degree.

AwardsGet Recognized For Achieivements

Receive recognition for your talents and service to the photography industry during our annual State Convention Awards Ceremony. Only AzPPA members are eligible for these awards.

Awards for outstanding images during our state convention image competition are awarded in numerous categories, including top images, Top Ten Arizona Photographer and Photographer of the Year. Members are also recognized for outstanding service to AzPPA with the Artisan and Apple Awards.

AzPPA Logo UsageShow Your Professionalism

As a member of AzPPA, photographers must adhere to a code of ethics that fosters professionalism in the industry. Clients that see the AzPPA logo with your studio have an added peace of mind that you are among a group of professionals that take this industry seriously.

Get InvolvedConnect With Industry Leaders

AzPPA is affiliated with PPA, the largest and oldest professional photography association in America. The more you become involved in AzPPA, volunteering, serving on the Board, etc. - the more you will form lasting friendships and connections with leading photographers and industr