Southwest Professional Photographers Association (SWPPA)

Overview:

Profession(s): Photography
Member Type(s): Photographers
Scope: Regional - Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma & Texas
Formed: 1920
Members: 2,500
Address: P.O. Box 890727, Houston, Texas, 77289-0727, USA
Phone: 281-286-1880
Website: www.swppa.com

Description:

The Southwest Professional Photographers Association is a regional affiliate of the Professional Photographers of America. The region consists of five different affiliated state associations; Arkansas PPA, Louisiana PPA, New Mexico PPA, Oklahoma PPA and Texas PPA.

Mission/Aims:

To support and educate members in our region of business and technical trends and changes in the industry.

Principal Activities:

Publish a magazine, plan and conduct conventions, seminars and workshops to make photographers better in their profession.

Member Benefits:

Free Magazine
Annual convention with free pre-registration
Workshops
Photographic competitions with international judges
Networking
Member awards

Affiliations:

Associations to which we are a member:
Professional Photographers of America (PPA)

Our member Associations, Chapters, Divisions:
Arkansas Professional Photographers Association (APPA)
Professional Photographers of Louisiana (PPLA)
New Mexico Professional Photographers Association (PPANM)
Professional Photographers of Oklahoma (PPO)
Texas Professional Photographers Association (TPPA)

Partner Associations:
Heart of America Professional Photographers
Southeast Professional Photographers Association (SEPPA)
Professional Photographers Association of New England (PPANE)

Verification Criteria:

Certified Professional Photographer (CPP)
Master of Photography
Photographic Craftsman