INDIANAPOLIS
PROFESSIONAL
PHOTOGRAPHERS
GUILD
Dedicated
to the advancement
of
professional photography
Why you
should consider joining IPPG:
KNOWLEDGE
AND EXPERTISE
Great
speakers at every meeting! Come learn from some of the best
photographers and experts around. Presenters will speak on
portraiture, weddings, seniors, glamour, digital photography,
marketing, framing, legal issues, color, B&W and more! See
what others are doing to succeed in this business and
implement those ideas which will help you!
FUN,
FELLOWSHIP AND NETWORKING
Have
dinner with some of the best photographers in Central Indiana!
Make friends and learn what is making our businesses succeed.
Even if the guest speaker is not presenting on a topic
relevant to your need, you might pick up some ideas from the
people at your table that will pay for membership a hundred
times over! Get referrals for work that others can’t do or
are too busy to do!
THE
IPPG FALL SEMINAR
Nationally
known speakers share their thoughts, ideas, techniques and
programs at this incredible seminar! This value-priced seminar
includes most meals during the two-day event and the Print and
Album Competition! Get your albums and prints critiqued and
fine-tuned before the PPI and Regional Print Competitions (at NO
extra charge)!
SCHOLARSHIPS
AND CONTINUING EDUCATION
IPPG
Members are eligible for several scholarships and are able to
learn about the best offerings around the nation for
educational programs that are most suited to fill your needs.
LEADERSHIP
AND COMMITMENT TOWARD EXCELLENCE
All of our
members are committed to enhancing the prestige of our
profession, providing value to our customers and the public at
large and to raising the general standard of photographic
craftsmanship and excellence. You may find that answers to
your questions or solutions to some of your biggest problems
will come from a helping hand within our Guild .... or use
some of your knowledge, skills and ability to help another
photographer or the Guild reach new goals!
CODE OF
ETHICS
We will
endeavor to enhance the Photographic Profession by maintaining
a dignity of manner in our behavior, in the presentation of
our photography and photographic services, in the appearance
of our place of business and in all forms of public contact.
We will at all times avoid unfair business practices.
MEMBERSHIP
Membership
dues range from $25 to $40 per year and there is a $5
initiation fee. There is a charge for each meeting because a
dinner is served. Please see the meeting description which
follows. Any questions regarding membership should be directed
to the Membership Secretary,Scott Crosby, at (317) 837-8100.
MEETINGS
We meet
the first Tuesday of every month, except February and
September (due to the PPI Annual Convention and our own Fall
Seminar) at the Indianapolis Marriott at 21st and Shadeland
(7202 East 21st St., Indianapolis, IN 46219). We have a social
1/2 hour beginning at 6 PM, with dinner being served at 6:30
PM. Generally, our speaker will begin by 8 PM and finish by 10
PM. The cost of the dinner/meeting is $25 if reserved in
advance or $40 without a reservation (food choice is pot-luck
without a reservation!).
CHECK
US OUT!
In order
to check out our Guild, you may register at the member rate of
$25 per meeting three times; after that the non-member rate is
$30. Any member can reserve a spot for you or you may contact
the Registration Director, Christy Marks at 6424 Widmer Lane,
West Point, IN 47992.
In order that the Marriott may have an accurate count in
advance of our meeting, reservations must be made at least one
week prior to the actual meeting.
WE
WELCOME YOU!
We hope to
see you at one of our meetings soon. Whether you are a
beginning photographer or an experienced professional, the
IPPG offers the opportunity for advancing your professionalism
through educational and networking opportunities. Please come
join us and see for yourself!
