So, you are interested in becoming a member. Read on . . . .
The PPO was established in 1953 to help advance photography as an art form and profession through education and public awareness. Today, the essence of the Professional Photographers of Ohio [PPO] is an active base of highly-skilled professionals. The PPO keeps their membership, as well as the general public attuned to the profession on the local, state, and national level.
Continual education is paramount in today's marketplace and the PPO provides that for you. The PPO brings in top speakers from around the country during the spring convention and fall conference to expand your knowledge of marketing strategies, equipment usage and posing and lighting techniques. Our trade shows allow you face-to-face contact with over 130 of your favorite vendors and their services. Registration for both of these events are included with your membership dues when you pre-register. In the early summer, we hold a Marketing Super Summit/Family Days. This summit consists of speakers going non-stop with all type of strategies that will help you to better market your studio and maximize your dollars. Bring your family along to the summit and enjoy the day at the Columbus Zoo.
We host a print competition during our Spring Convention and a folio competition during our Fall Conference. Both competitions are judged by nationally renown judges and are considered a great learning experience as well as an enormous promotional opportunity for the winners.
Scholarship opportunities are offered twice a year to our membership. Over $5,000 dollars in sponsorships to Triangle or a Winona sponsored school are given away to deserving members.
Your dues package includes our quartely publication, “The Contact Sheet,” and the ability to utilize, at discounted fees, our service providers for business, health and life insurance, professional debt collection, worker’s and unemployment services, and long distance services. We also have a technical advisory committee for questions and answers.
Our website offers a members only section and a free listing of your studio's address, phone numbers, email address and website links on our "Locate a Photographer" link.
As you can see,
your membership will more than pay for itself each and every year.