january 2007 - Professional Photographer Magazine

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January 14-16, 2007 San Antonio, TX
We understand your time is money. That’s why it makes perfect sense for other photography associations to co-locate their events with
Imaging USA. Each of these associations offer benefits custom-fit to meet the needs of their members. If you’re already a
member, you know it’s a great investment. If you aren’t a member yet, be sure to visit these association websites or the association booth
at Imaging USA to see if one of them is the right one for you and your business.
Your 2-for-1 Buddy Pass gets you into the Imaging Expo and all the programs at Imaging USA, SEPCON and the Commercial
Photography Conference.You’ll save time and money while getting everything you need all in one place, and all for one low price.
Imaging USA is designed for professional photographers of all kinds, and offers everything you need to succeed in the photography business.
In today’s competitive market, you can’t afford to miss the largest and most exciting professional photography convention and expo of the year!
Professional Photographers of America
Since 1880, professional photographers have looked to PPA to lead the way by providing top-notch
education, helping them understand the business of photography and by protecting their rights. As a
result, PPA continues to be the world’s largest not-for-profit association for professional photographers
with more than 16,000 members. And for each of those members, PPA has but one goal: to help them
become the most successful business person and photographer possible.
(www.PPA.com | www.OurPPA.com)
Society of Sport & Event Photographers
Dedicated to helping event photographers become more successful, the Society of Sport and Event
Photographers (SEP) is the only trade association that focuses all of its efforts on this photographic
specialty. As an increasing number of photographers get involved in this lucrative market, membership
in SEP, will keep you ahead of the competition with resources and information that will increase your
business skills, expand your technical knowledge, and help you accomplish your business goals. SEP also
brings you SEPCON, now in its 6th year delivering high-quality education for sport & event photographers.
(www.SEPsociety.com | www.sepforum.com)
Commercial Photographers International
Focused on the business needs of its members, Commercial Photographers International (CPI) is the
only commercial association that offers the protection of an established Errors and Omissions Plan,
affordable coverage comparable to professional liability insurance, to commercial photographers and
assistants. Members also have access to the best specialized insurance programs available to photographers
– including health insurance options. CPI provides unique tools to make commercial photographers’ lives
easier and their businesses more profitable, and one of their most visible member services is their
website (www.MyCPI.com), home of many valuable business resources.
Student Photographic Society
The Student Photographic Society (SPS) strives to assist photographic students and educators with
information, resources and programs that further the educational experience and support the transition
from student to professional photographer. SPS offers its members a wide array of informational
resources covering all the disciplines of professional photography. And SPS members provide much
needed assistance as volunteers at Imaging USA through their Student Volunteer program—yep, they’re
the folks in the orange t-shirts! (www.StudentPhoto.com)