FPP Affiliate Sections
Sections are independent of FPP, having their own governing bodies and dues. However, FPP and the Sections work closely together to ensure high-quality educational programs and professionalism.
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Sections hold monthly meetings which offer great networking opportunities for people who work in the same general area.FPP Board Of Directors
FPP's Board of Directors plans and directs the course of the association. The Board works together with many other volunteers to produce the educational opportunities and events that help our members grow in the craft.

About Florida Professional Photographers
Florida Professional Photographers, Inc. is a non-profit association that has been in existence since May 3, 1933. For over 70 years, our goal has been to provide top quality educational opportunities, vital networking and positive public awareness regarding the photographic industry.

Since 1933, FPP has adhered to a strict code of ethics. Our members are expected to honor this by holding their involvement in the profession of photography to the highest standards. We believe that you will find this to be a powerful asset.

Whether you are a photographer interested in membership in our association, or you are an individual looking for a quality photographer, we know that you will be highly impressed and satisfied with the fine level of professionalism with the Florida Professional Photographers! Member Benefits and Membership Categories
Our Mission: Florida Professional Photographers, Inc. exists solely for the good of its members. The association provides the tools and educational opportunities for its members to achieve their business and artistic goals. It is committed to an ongoing exchange of information and experiences among all members in an open and friendly atmosphere. The Top Ten Reasons 'Why you need to join our family' 10.Business Development Networking lies at the core of most successful small businesses. Even though our membership encompasses all levels of skill and income within the industry, it is normal for our most experienced member to spend time with the least experienced to raise his or her level of professionalism within our industry. 9.Print Education/Competition Our renowned photographic competition enables our members to fine tune their skills. We utilize the skills of well known judges from around the country who are tough, but fair. Members have the opportunity to earn prestigious degrees. 8.Degrees Members have the opportunity to earn a variety of photographic degrees for service, education, and award-winning prints. These degrees are highly recognized in the photographic community. 7.Education Our Annual Convention, Florida School, and Seminars are designed to keep members’ knowledge current with advances in the industry. Photoshop, Lighting, Marketing, and Digital Workflow are just a few of the programs that FPP has offered. We also offer a Mentor Program and Technical Advisors. 6.Friendship In an increasingly complex world, FPP provides one of the most basic of human needs: the need for friendship and fellowship. We hear countless stories of members forming long-time friendships and being there for one another. 5.Prestige FPP members are prominent people – leaders within their communities serving on church boards, education boards, city councils. FPP is the most prestigious photography organization in this state, recognized throughout the country as a prominent association with outstanding photographers. 4.Publications Members receive our magazine, Florida Photographer. This quarterly publication has consistently received national competition awards, often placing first. 3.Scholarships Many different types of scholarships are available to our members. Most of these are awarded for service, and they are used at our Florida School and our Annual Conventions. 2.Trade Show The FPP Trade Show, one of the largest in the Southeast, is filled with firms exhibiting all kinds of photographic products. Interested Exhibitors may contact the Trade Show Manager by clicking on the Trade Show link in the menu to the left. And, the Number One reason to join the FPP: 1. All of the Above! Here are your Membership choices: Professional $135 (1) Professional Membership shall be extended to an individual who is: (a) A legal resident of the State of Florida. (b) At least 18 years of age. (2) A Professional Member shall have the right to hold office in the Corporation and vote with respect to its affairs; participate in photographic competition; and use the logo for advertising/promotional purposes. (3) An applicant for Professional Membership must: (a) Provide a completed application form. (b) Provide a copy of current Florida Sales Tax Certificate. (4 ) A Professional Member must provide a copy of current Florida Sales Tax Certificate each year upon renewal of FPP membership. Associate $120 (1) Associate Membership shall be extended to an individual who is employed in the State of Florida by a Professional or Life Member of the Corporation. (2) An Associate Member shall have the same rights as a Professional Member. Service $130 (1) Service Membership shall be extended to an individual or a partnership, corporation or manufacturer that provides services or sales to professional photographers (digital artists, labs, suppliers, manufacturers, etc.) (2) A Service Member shall be entitled to all activities and benefits of the Corporation with the exception of voting rights or holding office. Student $60 (1) Student Membership shall be extended to an individual who must: (a) Be currently enrolled in an FPP affiliated photographic program. (b) Provide proof of enrollment. (2) A Student Member shall be entitled to all activities and benefits of the Corporation with the exception of voting rights or holding office. (3) A Student Member must provide proof of enrollment each year upon renewal of Student Membership. NonResident $120 (1) Non-Resident Membership shall be extended to an individual residing and/or employed outside the State of Florida. (2) A Non-Resident Member is entitled to earn merits toward Florida degrees, but is not eligible to win any photographic competition awards. (3) A Non-Resident Member shall be entitled to all activities and benefits of the Corporation with the exception of voting rights or holding office. Live, Laugh, Photograph!! 2009 F.P.P. Annual Convention August 22nd-26th Where else, but the Rosen Plaza, Orlando!!!
Join us during our 76th Anniversary! LIVE, LAUGH, Photograph!! Convention Manager Dana Lunden photosbydesign1@msn.com Phone:813-624-3788 Hotel Reservations: 1 (800) 627-8258 - (407) 996-9700 You must Mention FPP or use the code 25777 Join us August 22-26, 2009 for our next convention- Live, Laugh, Photograph!! Fall Seminar: Our next seminar is Monday, March 2, 2009. The Ocala Hilton

Spring Seminar-March 2, Ocala Hilton Information Coming Soon Mark your calendar for Monday,March 2, 2009, 9 AM to 5 PM. Member Resources
Update Your Information, View Acct Balances and Register for Events Merit Request Form Member Forum Salon Winners' Gallery SEPPA PPA MyFlorida.com Rules For Florida Degree Programs Florida Education Degree This degree is designed to encourage members to achieve a high level of professionalism through continuing education. A member must earn 35 "points" to be eligible for this degree. Points are awarded automatically, unless otherwise stated. Points may be earned by attending the following: : FPP Convention - 2 Points (2-day minimum attendance) : Florida School - 3 Points (5-day classes); 2 Points (2 or 3-day classes) : FPP FAll or Winter Seminar - 1 Point : Day spent with an FPP approved Mentor - 1 Point : PPA Convention - 1 Points (Member must provide verification to the Executive Office.) : SEPPA Convention - 1 Point (Member must provide verification to the Executive Office.) : PPA PEC - 1 Point Click on the Degree Medal to view list of recipients Florida Degree Of Photographic Excellence A member must earn 30 merits to be eligible. A minimum of 16 of these must be Print merits; the remaining 14 merits may be earned with other Print, Service or *Membership merits. A Print merit is earned by receiving a score of 80 or above in the FPP Annual Photographic Competition. An additional merit will be awarded for a print receiving a first place award. No more than 10 prints merits may be earned in the same year. Florida Degree Of Artistic Excellence (Retouchers/Colorists/Technicians) A member must earn 30 merits to be eligible. A minimum of 16 of these must be specialty Print merits; the remaining 14 merits may be earned with other Print, Service or *Membership merits. A specialty Print merit is earned by receiving a score of 80 or above in the FPP Annual Photographic Competition. These prints are judged solely for the quality of workmanship on the print. An additional merit will be awarded for a print receiving a first place award. No more than 10 prints merits may be earned in the same year. Florida Service Award Degree A member must earn 30 merits to be eligible. A minimum of 16 of these must be Service merits; the remaining 14 merits may be earned with other Service or *Membership merits. Print merits may NOT be used. Service merits may be earned in the following ways (upon completion of service): : Six Merits: President of the FPP : Five Merits: Annual FPP Convention Chairman : Four Merits: FPP VP, Secretary/Treasurer and Board of Director; FPP Magazine Editor; Florida School Director; FPP Competition Manager, Annual Trade Show Manager : Three Merits: Section President; Convention Speaker Support Chairman; Convention Committee Chairman; Florida School Assistant Director; Fall/Winter Seminar Chairman; Florida School Instructor : Two Merits: FPP Platform Speaker; FPP Salon Judge; Committee Chairman; 4th-year Salon committee worker; Section Newsletter Editor; Section Delegate; Section Webmaster (up to 2); "Let's Make Money" Editor; **Illustrated article published in a recognized photographic publication (minimum 250 words - limit of 4 merits per year for articles); Florida School Webmaster : One Merit: Committee worker (limit 1 per convention); **Speaker at a Section meeting (limit 1 time per year at your own); **Judge at a Section meeting (limit 1 per section per year; no merits for judging at your own); **Speaker at an FPP accredited photographic school; **Article published in a recognized photographic publication (minimum 250 words - limit 4 merits per year); Volunteer instructor for Mentor Program; Section Officer (total of 4 people per Section); Councilor attending PPA National Council meetings * Membership Merits: One-half a merit for each year of FPP membership ** A Merit Request Form must be completed in order to receive these merits. You may download them HERE, or by contacting the Executive Office. All other merits will be issued automatically, some pending written reports from committee chairmen or Section presidents. Upon accumulation of the appropriate number of merits or points needed for a degree, a member will be so advised and provided with an application, which must subsequently be approved by the Board of Directors. Deadline for degree application is 8 weeks prior to annual convention. Recipient will receive a certificate and medal at the awards banquet at the annual convention. FPP Technical Advisors The following is a list of FPP members who are considered competent in their respective fields and who have voluteered to make themselves available to answer members' questions. They provide this service free of charge, and their answers are based on their experience and background. Aerial Al Audleman, M.Ph., Cr., CPP, FDPE, FSA 850-434-1489 Robin Phillips, M.Ph., Cr., FDPE, FSA 863-682-6958 Business Bruce Evensen, M.Ph., Cr., CPP, FDPE, FSA 727-577-5626 Alan Feldman, M.Ph., FSA 813-685-4343 Children Greg Daniel, M.Ph., Cr., FDPE, FSA 321-269-1567 Bruce Evensen, M.Ph., Cr., CPP, FDPE, FSA 727-577-5626 NancyBell Hamilton, M.Ph., MEI, Cr., CPP, FDPE, FDAE, FSA 561-746-1223 Kevin Newsome, Cr., CPP, FSA, FED 813-968-2810 Color & B&W Custom Printing Robin Phillips, M.Ph., Cr., FDPE, FSA 863-682-6958 Commercial Al Audleman, M.Ph., Cr., CPP, FDPE, FSA 850-434-1489 Greg Daniel, M.Ph., Cr., FDPE, FSA 321-269-1567 Bruce Evensen, M.Ph., Cr., CPP, FDPE, FSA 727-577-5626 Ted Saylor, M.Ph., Cr., FDPE, FSA 352-568-8888 Digital Imaging Al Audleman, M.Ph., Cr., CPP, FDPE, FSA 850-434-1489 NancyBell Hamilton, M.Ph., MEI, Cr., CPP, FDPE, FDAE, FSA 561-746-1223 David hanko, FSA 727-319-2403 Marketing Alan Feldman, M.Ph., FSA 813-685-4343 Portrait Greg Daniel, M.Ph., Cr., FDPE, FSA 321-269-1567 Bruce Evensen, M.Ph., Cr., CPP, FDPE, FSA 727-577-5626 Tim Kelly, M.Ph., Cr., FDPE, FSA 407-829-4483 Luis Melendi, M.Ph., Cr., FDPE, FSA 305-453-5441 Retouching NancyBell Hamilton, M.Ph., MEI, Cr., CPP, FDPE, FDAE, FSA 561-746-1223 Wedding Tomas Munoz, FDPE, FED 954-564-7150 Stewart Powers, M.Ph., Cr., FDPE, FSA 352-372-9930 Publications
Enjoy a wealth of resources as a member of Florida Professional Photographers. These publications will help you work smarter and increase your expertise! The award-winning, number-one trade publication in the nation, the Florida Photographer magazine brings you updates and information quarterly. It is the official publication of the Florida Professional Photographers association. The Florida Photographer offers organizational updates, information, as well as articles which promote professional growth and development. Contact the Editor, Luis Melendi (305-453-5441), for information on advertising rates or article submission. Click Here to read an article on "How To Submit Articles For Publication." (Acrobat PDF format) This helpful business resource is now available online for you to view and even download. CLICK HERE to go to our archive. You'll find our current issue, plus past issues as they become available.

Current Issue: * Issue 43 Past Issues: * issue 42 * issue 41 * issue 40 * issue 39 * issue 38 * issue 37 * issue 36 * issue 35 * issue 35 * issue 34 * issue 33 * issue 31

'Around the State' The popular article about the personal side of our members. AroundTheStateApril2008 As a member of FPP, you are automatically a member of the Southeastern Professional Photographers of America (SEPPA). You will receive the association's magazine, Southern Exposure, four times a year. Contact the Editor, Tom McCollum, for information on article submission. Welcome to Florida Professional Photographers' home on the web. We are a professional non-profit association established to provide our members with tools and educational opportunities to help them achieve their business and artistic goals. Join us on your journey to photographic excellence!
2009 Salon Competition Infortmation. PLEASE use the current rules as a source of reference. These are currently being edited, and the 2009 Rules will be posted in the near future.
Competition Information FPP Salon Rules 2008 As\ stated above, please use the 2008 Salon Rules as a source of reference. The Salon Rules Task Force is in the processing of reviewing and editing the current rules at this time, and the Official Rules for 2009 will be published in the near future. CategoryDescriptions2008 "Competition Registration" As noted in the Official Salon Rules: Each case fee is $85.00. All entries must be Registered on the FPP web site prior to the start of the Case Opening. Official Entry Form" provided to the makers after the successful completion of the Registration process must be printed, signed and the case fee attached by check or money order made payable to the Florida Professional Photographers, Inc. for each case entered. The case fee is not refundable under any circumstances. (note: a $25.00 credit may be taken with each case entered if the Registration is properly completed before the 2009 Early Bird Date, soon to be published. Separate CD’s must be submitted for each Digital Album entered. Thank you for your cooperation, and I'm looking forward to your continued support. Kirk Kief, Cr. Photog., FSA,FED FPP Competition Manager kirk@kiefphoto.com Trade Show
Attention All Vendors and Exhibitors! If you wish to join us at our next convention, August 22-26, 2009, Contact us NOW as our trade show sells out (early) every year! Do not wait till it's too late! Links for Trade Show Information requires Adobe Acrobat reader Contract Front 2009
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