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Why use a PPGH Photographer?
What If????
…..You came home to discover your home on fire and only had time to save
a handful of possessions, what would you take? If you’re like many, your
first instinct might be to gather as many irreplaceable photographs and
portraits as you could carry, including your wedding and children’s
albums.
As important as your family memories are, how much time do you invest in
selecting the right photographer to capture them? Are all professional
photographers pretty much the same? Is there any difference in working
with an independent portrait studio versus a mass-market chain studio?
Can you be certain that your wedding photographer upholds high ethical
business standards as well as receives quality continuing professional
education?
Welcome to the Professional Photographers Guild of Houston. As one of
the largest chapters of the Professional Photographers of America, the
Guild serves as home to the very best portrait, wedding and commercial
photographic talent in Houston. Included in its ranks are many
nationally recognized photographic artist who donate much of their time
teaching fellow professionals around the country.
Why You Should Choose a PPGH
Member Photographer…
All members must conform to a strict code of ethical and business
practices, your assurance that you are dealing with a serious
professional.
Prospective members must submit samples of their work for peer review by
the Board of Directors upon applying for full active status.
In an emergency situation, members have immediate access to well over
one hundred and fifty of Guild photographers to cover weddings and other
time specific events.
Members are afforded the very finest in continuing education from the
highest quality photographic artist in the world. Now you can be sure
that your photographer is up to date on the latest trends in
portraiture.
Active member applicants must meet minimum requirements for years in
business and quality of work as well as submit both personal and
professional references. You can feel sate in the knowledge that your
photographer is not going to disappear tomorrow.
The membership encompasses many dedicated professional businessmen and
women who specialize in specific areas of their craft, be it weddings,
children, seniors, commercial or families. Their commitment to the
professional photographic industry is reflected in their work and their
business skills.
Degrees & Qualifications
Many members of the PPGH have gone through extensive training and have
passed a ridged test in order to receive their CPP status. (PPA
Certified)
Many members have also worked, trained, participated in competitions and
presented programs designed to assist fellow members around the country.
Through continued perseverance within the profession, they have earned
their "Master of Photography", "Photographic Craftsman" and /or
"Electronic Imaging" degrees.
When selecting a PPGH member who has earned any one of these degrees,
you have an additional guarantee as to their knowledge and ability to
effectively service your portrait needs.
General Information
The Professional Photographers Guild of Houston is a nationally
sanctioned chapter of the Professional Photographers of America (PPA)
and is the second largest such chapter in the country. Each ACTIVE
member of the Houston Guild is a member of the PPA.
The Houston chapter is primarily an association of professional portrait
and wedding photographers. Other members also include videographers,
artists, and other photographic craftsmen.
The Guild’s primary purpose is to help members achieve an increasingly
higher level of excellence in all aspects of the photographic industry.
This includes not only artistic creation and visualization, but business
and marketing skills in order to operate a successful, upstanding
business.
The association has general membership meetings once each month, where
guest speakers present seminars on the industry. The Guild also has up
to three additional specialized meetings each month, where members can
exchange ideas and information.
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