PPGH offers the following membership categories
Professional Active Membership. This membership is for professional photographers or visual artists creating work in various mediums, still or motion, within the scope of the professional photography industry for at least 1 year and meet the following requirements:
This memberships entitles the member to full voting and office holding privileges, discounted educational opportunities, participation in the image competition, participation in the Fellowship program, proper use of the PPGH logo and are listed in the online directory.
This membership entitles the member to discounted membership rates, discounted educational opportunities, committee or action team membership, participation in the image competition.
Associate Members do not have voting privileges, may not hold office or committee chair positions, participate in the Fellowship program and are not included in the online directory. Members who are vendors may use the PPGH logo for advertising purposes only.
Aspiring members do not have voting privileges, may not hold office, participate in the Fellowship program, use the PPGH logo in any form and are not included in the online directory.
Student Membership. This membership is for people who are preparing for a career in photography or graphic arts. Student Members are required to be currently enrolled and attend a college, vocational or technical school that has been approved by the Board of Directors.
This membership entitles the member to discounted membership rates, discounted educational opportunities, committee or action team membership, participation in print competition in the Student Category.
Student members do not have voting privileges, may not hold office, participate in the Fellowship program, use the PPGH logo in any form and are not included in the online directory.
Supporting Membership. This membership is for people who wish to be a part of the photographic industry and begin their photographic career or hobby. Supporting Members may not vote, hold office, enter print competition, attend workshops, will not be included in the online directory, participate in the fellowship program, or use the PPGH logo in any form.
Affiliate Membership. This membership is for people who are members in good standing of another PPA local affiliate. Affiliate members are not required to pay dues dues, do not have voting rights and cannot hold office, but may attend PPGH meetings and educational events at PPGH member prices and serve on PPGH committes or action teams.
Life Membership. This membership is reserved for those who have served as a past president, remain in good standing for one year following their term as President and has received approval by a majority vote of the Board of Directors.
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