Professional Photographers of Ohio (PPOFOH)
Overview:
Profession(s): Photography
Member Type(s): Photographers, Photographer Assistants, Photography Students
Scope: Regional - Ohio
Formed: 1953
Members: 650
Address: 37 W. Broad Street, Suite 480, Columbus, OH, 43215, USA
Phone: 614 228-6703
Website: www.ppofohio.org
Description: State, not-profit trade association for professional photographers offering educational seminars, photographic competition and bringing the best photographic suppliers together twice a year for one-to-one contact with our members.
Today, the essence of the Professional Photographers of Ohio [PPO] is an active base of professionals that keep the PPO attuned to the profession on the local, state, and national level.
Mission/Aims: The Professional Photographers of Ohio, Inc. exists to enhance the lives of its members in a spirit of friendship by challenging and motivating their personal advancement, through progressive education, leading-edge technology, and elevated public awareness.
Member Benefits: Annual Convention and 177-Booth Trade Show
Regional Print Competition
Regional Print Exhibition and Critique
Fall Conference and 53-Booth/Table-Top Trade Show
Fall Folio Competition and Critique
Affiliate Seminars
Marketing Super Summit
Scholarships - over eight scholarships given to PPO members each year
Bi-Monthly Newsletter
Annual Magazine
Association Web Site - advertise items for sale or help wanted and studio locator listings - free to PPO members
Technical Advisory Committee
Workers' and Unemployment Compensation discounts
Health, Life, Dental, Vision, and Disability - Short and Long Term - Insurance Packages as well as Business Insurance Packages
Professional Debt Collection Programs
Long Distance Phone Plans
Training/Licensing/Certification: Ohio Certified Professional Photographer credential
Affiliations: Associations to which we are a member:
Professional Photographers of America (PPA)
Our member Associations, Chapters, Divisions:
Akron Society of Professional Photographers
Lima Society of Professional Photographers
Ohio Valley Professional Photographers
Photographic Art Specialists of Ohio
Professional Photographers of Central Ohio
Professional Photographers of Southwestern Ohio
Society of Northern Ohio Professional Photographers
Partner Associations:
Mid-East States Affiliated Association Exhibition of Professional Photographers
Verification Criteria: Experience, Certification, Degree and a code of ethics
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