The Photography Institute (AIPP) has a membership structure designed to help you on the journey to becoming a "Pro". Review the membership categories below and click on the links to the left for more information.
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AIPP MEMBER
Accredited Membership is the pinnacle of AIPP membership.
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Accredited Membership is the ultimate membership category within the AIPP. To become an accredited member you need to demonstrate that you have been practicing as a professional photographer for, at least, two years or you have successfully completed a minimum two year full time course in photography. In addition, you will need to fulfil the membership accreditation requirements and agree to the AIPP membership terms & conditions and code of ethics. The annual membership fee for accredited members is $466 with a "one off" application processing fee of $100.
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AIPP AFFILIATE
If you are not yet a practicing professional photographers, but you are on your way to becoming a professional photographer, one of our Affiliate categories is for you.
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Emerging Membership is available to all photographers who are intending ultimately to become professional photographers. Emerging membership is available to those who cannot yet meet the accreditation criteria, to students who have completed their full time photography course and wish to have an opportunity to develop their business and portfolio and to photographers who are working on a part time or casual basis. The annual membership fee for emerging members is $310
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Student Membership is available for students currently studying a photographic course, approved as a Registered Training Organisation or by a State or Territory Training Accreditation body and offering, at least, Cert IV in a photographic program. The annual membership fee for student members is $75
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AIPP SUBSCRIBER
If you are not a practicing professional photographer, nor intending to become a practicing professional photographer, but have an interest in the profession of photography, either as a supporter or sponsor, you can become an AIPP subscriber.
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Trade Partner Membership is for those who provide goods and/or services to the photographic industry. The annual membership fee for trade affiliates is $466 with a "one off" application processing fee of $100.
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Subscriber - If you are not a professional photographer, either full time, part time or casual, but you are keen to learn from, and be involved with the AIPP, our special non membership category, "Subscriber" is for you. The annual membership fee for subscribers is $88 with a one off application fee of $35.
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The AIPP is Australia's leading membership body for the photography community. Supporting professional photographers at all stages of their careers and enabling them to become accredited to the photographic organisation that is the AIPP. Whether you are a portrait photographer, wedding photographer, commercial or advertising photographer, you can benefit from AIPP Membership.
The AIPP has state officers in all major cities in Australia, including these:
Photographers Sydney | Photographers Melbourne | Photographers Adelaide | Photographers Brisbane | Photographers Cairns | Photographers Canberra | Photographers Perth | Photographers Tasmania