Professional Photography Organizations

Advertising, Commercial and Magazine Photographers of Australia
Contact: Robyn Brazier (Secretary)
P.O. Box 283
Cammeray, NSW 2062
Australia

• Phone: +61 02 9955-1776
• Fax: +61 02 9955-5928
• E-mail: secretary@acmp.com.au
• World Wide Web: http://www.acmp.com.au/

The national professional organisation of Australian photographers in the advertising, commercial and editorial fields.

Advertising & Industrial Photographers Association
Contact: Ian Pereira (Secretary General)
119, Aurobindo Place, Haus Khas
Delhi, 110 016
India

• Phone: +91 11 623-3446
• Fax: +91 11 648-8999
• E-mail: info@aipa.org.in
• World Wide Web: http://www.aipa.org.in/

Advertising and Illustrative Photographers
Contact: Aaron K (President)
P.O. Box 9218
Newmarket, Auckland,
New Zealand

• Phone: +64 9 410 5734
• E-mail: president@aipa.org.nz
• World Wide Web: http://www.aipa.org.nz

The Advertising and Illustrative Photographers Association (AIPA) was founded in the spring of 1978 by a small group of Auckland photographers who felt there was a need for more communication within regard to issues specific to commercial photography.

Australian Institute of Professional Photographers
Contact: Chris Chester (Secretary)
P.O. Box 11
Fortitude Valley, Queenland 4006
Australia

• Phone: +61 07 5544-6600
• Fax: +61 07 5544-6601
• E-mail: window_studio@h130.aone.net.au

The Association of Photographers Ltd
Contact: Gwen Thomas (Deputy Chief Director)
81 Leonard Street
London, EC2A 4QS
United Kingdom

• Phone: +44 171 739-6669
• Fax: +44 171 739-8707
• E-mail: aop@dircon.co.uk
• World Wide Web: http://aophoto.com.uk/

Represents the very best advertising, editorial and fashion photographers based in the UK - UK's equivalent of APA or ASMP.

Advertising Photographers of America
Contact: Will Mosgrove (National President)
7201 Melrose Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90046
United States

• Toll Free Phone: 1-800-272-6264
• E-mail: apanat@aol.com
• World Wide Web: http://www.apanational.com/

APA serves to promote the highest standards of business practices within the industry, and to promote an awareness and understanding of the roll of advertising and commercial photographers within the creative community.

American Society of Media Photographers
Contact: Richard Weisgrau (Executive Director) or Bruce Blank (Member Operations)
14 Washington Road, Suite 502
Princeton Junction, NJ 08550
United States

• Phone: +1 609 799-8300
• Fax: 609 799-2233
• E-mail: blank@asmp.org
• World Wide Web: http://www.asmp.org/

The American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP) was established in 1944 to further the interests of photographers and their profession. It remains the world's foremost organization of professional photographers, with over 5,000 members in 35 chapters across the United States and internationally. These professionals specialize in every area from documentary and photojournalism to corporate/industrial and advertising in print, tape, and related visual media.

American Society of Picture Professionals
Contact: Cecilia de Querol (National President) or Sam Merrell (Executive Director)
201 East 25th Street, Suite 11c
New York, NY 10010
United States

• Phone: +1 516 500-3686
• E-mail: director@ASPP.com
• World Wide Web: http://www.aspp.com/

Since 1966, ASPP is the only umbrella organization that brings together all persons involved within the photographic profession. The society provides a forum about the use, purchase and sale of still images, promotes high professional standards, maintains a "Code of Fair Practice" in the business of picture research and handling, and cooperates with organizations that have similar interests.

British Association of Picture Libraries and Agencies
Contact: Jose Garcia (Information Officer) or Linda Royles (Chief Administrator)
18 Vine Hill
London, EC1R 5DZ
United Kingdom

• Phone: +44 207 713-1780
• Fax: +44 207 713-1211
• E-mail: enquiries@bapla.org.uk
• World Wide Web: http://www.bapla.org/

BAPLA is the UK trade association for picture libraries and the largest organisation of its kind in the world, with over 400 member companies.

British Institute of Professional Photography
Contact: Alex Mair
Fox Talbot House, Amwell End, Ware
Hertfordshire, SG12 9HN
United Kingdom

• Phone: +44 1920 464-011
• Fax: +44 1920 487-056
• E-mail: bipp@compuserve.com

Founded in 1901, the BIPP is the UK's principal professional photographic organisation. The wide international membership includes advertising, industrial, press, medical, corporate, military, law-enforcement and social photographers as well as specialist technicians and technologists. The BIPP is a qualifying body and confers highly prized professional qualifications to professional photographic practioners in a range of disciplines and levels.

British Press Photographers' Association
Contact: Jeff Moore (Chairman)
London, England
United Kingdom

• E-mail: chairman@britishpressphoto.org
• World Wide Web: http://www.britishpressphoto.org/

The BPPA provides its members with a voice to raise awareness and appreciation of our industry. The membership is drawn from every part of the country, and represents the broadest selection of newspaper, magazine and agency photographers. It is currently in consultation with other professional and public bodies, in addition to a wide range of industry suppliers, to establish mutually beneficial relationships and attractive member offers.

Bundesverband der Pressebildagenturen und Bildarchive
(German Association of Press Picture Agencies and Picture Libraries)
Contact: Bernd Weise
Lietzenburger Strasse 91
Berlin, 10719
Germany

• Phone: +49 030 324-9917
• Fax: +49 030 324-7001
• E-mail: info@bvpa-ev.de
• World Wide Web: http://www.bvpa-ev.de/

An association of 101 press and stock photography agencies in Germany.

Canadian Association of Professional Image Creators
Contact: Duncan Read (Executive Director)
100 Broadview Avenue, #322
Toronto, Ontario M4M 2E8
Canada

• Phone: +1 416 462-3700
• Fax: +1 416 462-3678
• E-mail: info@capic.org
• World Wide Web: http://www.capic.org/

Canada's premiere national organization of professional photographers & illustrators working in published communications of all kinds including advertising, stock, book and periodicals. CAPIC is certified by the Canadian government as the representative body for visual communicators under the Status of the Artist Act and is an active voice in favour of artist-friendly Copyright Legislation. CAPIC is a member of the Pacific Rim Photography Congress and maintains close links with other professional groups of similar purpose including AIPP and NZIPP.

Coordination of European Picture Agencies and Libraries
Contact: Sylvie Fodor (Executive Administrator)
Teutonenstrasse, 22
Berlin, 14129
Germany

• Phone: +49 30 804 85 420
• Fax: +49 30 804 85 499
• E-mail: s.fodor@cepic.org
• World Wide Web: http://www.cepic.org/

CEPIC is a European Economic Interest Group (E.E.I.G) representing the interests of picture associations, agencies and libraries in Europe, in total 949 picture agencies & libraries in Europe.

Digital Imaging Group
Contact: Mike Laye (Communications Officer)
81 Leonard Street
London, EC2A 4QS
United Kingdom

• Phone: +44 171 739-6669
• Fax: +44 171 739-8707
• E-mail: DIGroup@aol.com
• World Wide Web: http://www.members.aol.com/digroup/web/

A select group of well respected photographers who do things digitally. Although started as a special interest group of the AoP, they are now independent and are the fastest growing professional photographers association in Europe.

North American Nature Photographers Association
Contact: Jane Kinne (President)
10200 West 44th Avenue, Suite 304
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033-2840
United States

• Phone: +1 303 422-8527
• Fax: +1 303 422-8894
• E-mail: nanpa@resourcenter.com
• World Wide Web: http://www.nanpa.org/

"The mission of the North American Nature Photography Association (NANPA) is to provide education, foster professionalism and ethical conduct, gather and disseminate information, and develop standards for all persons interested in the field of nature photography. NANPA further seeks to promote nature photography as an art form and a medium of communication for the sciences, nature appreciation and environmental protection."

National Press Photographers Association
Contact: Bradley Wilson (Executive Director)
3200 Croasdaile Drive, Suite 306
Durham, NC 27705
United States

• Phone: +1 919 383-7346
• Fax: +1 919 383-7261
• E-mail: director@nppa.org
• World Wide Web: http://www.nppa.org/

Not for profit organization serving professional still and television photographers.

New Zealand Institute of Professional Photography Inc.
Contact: Malcolm Somerville (President)
P.O. Box 1715
Palmerston North,
New Zealand

• Phone: +64 6 358-9680
• Fax: +64 6 358-9683
• E-mail: primestk@xtra.co.nz

Picture Agency Council of America
Contact: Cathy Aron (Executive Administrator) or Allen Russell (President)
23046 Avenida de la Carlota, Suite 600
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
United States

• Toll Free Phone: 1-800-457-PACA
• Phone: +1 949 282-5065
• E-mail: execdirector@pacaoffice.org
• World Wide Web: http://www.pacaoffice.org/

The goal of the PICTURE AGENCY COUNCIL OF AMERICA is the develop uniform business practices within the stock photography industry, based upon ethical standards established by the Council. PACA serves member agencies, their clients and the contributing photographers by promoting communication among photo agencies and other professional groups. Through these improved channels of communication, the Council makes available information necessary to improve and protect the business of its members.

Presse Informations Agentur GmbH

Stefanienstrasse 25
Baden-Baden, D-76530
Germany

• Phone: +49 72 212-5348
• Fax: +49 72 212-6821
• E-mail: piag@visuell@t-online.de
• World Wide Web: http://www.piag.de/

Photo Library Association of New Zealand
Contact: Bruce Jenkins
P.O. Box 136
Napier,
New Zealand

• Phone: +64 6 835-1143
• Fax: +64 6 835-1142
• E-mail: planz@locationscout.co.nz

Photo Marketing Association International
Contact: Chad Munce (Director of Association Sales)
3000 Picture Place
Jackson, MI 49201
United States

• Phone: +1 517 788-8100
• Fax: +1 517 788-8371
• E-mail: cmunce@pmai.org
• World Wide Web: http://www.pmai.org/

PMA is the trade association of photo/imaging retailers and processors worldwide. Its main goal is to help its members expand their consumer, commercial and industrial markets and increase their profitability. As a non-profit organization, any success enjoyed by PMA in its endeavors directly benefits the industry as it allows PMA to provide additional service and activities for members.

Professional Photographers of America
Contact: David Trust (CEO)
229 Peachtree Street, NE, Suite 2200
Atlanta, GA 30303
United States

• Toll Free Phone: 1-800-786-6277
• Phone: +1 404 522-8600
• Fax: +1 404 614-6400
• E-mail: info@ppa.com
• World Wide Web: http://www.ppa.com/

Professional Trade Association representing professional photographers of all disciplines. PPA provides Education, Copyright protection, Insurance, Errors and Omissions protection, Credentials, Competition, and Networking. PPA serves over 14,000 professional image makers of all specialties, primarily in the United States, but has membership in 54 countries.

Professional Photographers of Israel
Contact: Avi Kalian (President)
74A Matalon Street
Tel Aviv, 6857
Israel

• Phone: +972 3 525-1470
• Fax: +972 3 525-1469
• E-mail: avkan@netvision.net.il
• World Wide Web: http://www.imagine.co.il/

Professional Photographers of Israel is the only professional association for Working professionals in Israel. As such it is open for membership of all the photographers, regardless of their field of expertise.

Picture Research Association
Contact: c/o Scala
1 Willow Court
London, England EC2A 4QB
United Kingdom

• Phone: +44 0207 739 8544
• Fax: +44 0207 782 0011
• E-mail: chair@picture-research.org.uk
• World Wide Web: http://www.picture-research.org.uk/

The PRA is an organisation of picture researchers/photobuyers and other professionals in the imaging industry. We hold meetings, social events, have a bulletin and a magazine and offer the services of highly experienced picture researchers though our freelance register.

Photographic Society of America

3000 United Founder Blvd., Suite 103
Oklahoma City, OK 73112
United States

Stock Artists Alliance

• E-mail: info@stockartistsalliance.com
• World Wide Web: http://www.stockartistsalliance.com/

Founded in 2001, StockArtistsAlliance is a global not-for-profit trade association of photographers who produce images for rights-protected license. The mission of SAA is to protect and promote the business interests of its members with regard to the worldwide distribution of their intellectual property.

South African Association of Picture Libraries and Agencies

Associazione Nazionale Fotografi Professionisti Tau Visual
Contact: Roberto Tomesani (President)
Via Manara, 7
Milano, I-20122
Italy

• Phone: +39 02 5518-7195
• Fax: +39 02 546-5563
• E-mail: tauvisual@tauvisual.it
• World Wide Web: http://www.tauvisual.it/

The newest association for professional photographers in Italy representing more than 1200 members and indirectly take care of another 6,000 photographers for their legal and contractual problems. Distribute free publications and information nationwide relative to all legal aspects of professional photography, along with technical assistance, draft contracts for photographic businesses, and current market prices upon request.

World Council of Professional Photographers
Contact: Abe Orlick (Director of Public Relations)

• Phone: +1 215 638-2490
• Fax: +1 215 639-1421
• E-mail: 72242.272@compuserve.com
• World Wide Web: http://imagine.co.il/wcpp/

The World Council of Professional Photographers is an international organization incorporated in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. It serves as a forum for global communication for national associations of professional photographers. It has not been formed to replace any group or association. Its function is to unify all the associations needs, regardless of race, nationality or religion. The general goal of the World Council is to spread knowledge between associations and professional photographers.

White House News Photographers' Association
Contact: Susan Walsh (President)
7119 Ben Franklin Station
Washington, DC 20044-7119
United States

• E-mail: swalsh@pressroom.com
• World Wide Web: http://www.whnpa.org/

Newspaper and news magazine readers and television viewers all over the world rely on our members for interesting, accurate, and responsible coverage of the President, Congress, and major news events in Washington, D.C. and elsewhere around the world.

Wedding & Portrait Photographers International
Contact: Steve Sheanin (President)
1312 Lincoln Boulevard
Santa Monica, CA 90401
United States

• Phone: +1 310 451-0090
• Fax: +1 310 395-9058
• World Wide Web: http://www.wppi-online.com/

Wedding & Portrait Photographers International was established in 1973 in response to industry-wide demands for an organization devoted solely to the special interests of wedding and portrait photographers. WPPI offers special benefits to these photographers including discounted insurance packages, WPPI Monthly--the association's monthly newsletter, print and album competitions throughout the year, and discounted rates on WPPI's Annual Convention and Trade Show.