WELCOME
We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of our membership through education, support, and the promotion of professional photography. If you’re a photographer in Montana, we invite you to join us and take your photography endeavors to the next level.
MPPA...
- offers workshops and other education to help members become better photographers
- provides resources for our members to develop sustainable, profitable, and ethical photography businesses
- hosts formal (PPA-style) image competitions to provide constructive, educational feedback to improve our members' skill as image makers
- offers social gatherings for photographers to network and build camaraderie
We are affiliated with the Professional Photographers of America, and PPA members can gain even more by also being members of MPPA.
BENEFITS OF MPPA MEMBERSHIP
There are tons of benefits to becoming an MPPA Member, lifelong friendships is just one of them!
- Education at the highest level available in the state of Montana
- Building a social and professional network
- Reduced Member event rates
- Member Only Retreats
- Online Member-Only Webinars
- Annual Big Sky In Focus Convention
- Mentoring
- Referrals
- Website Listing
- Monthly Newsletter
- Social Media Member Highlights
- MPPA Member Only Scholarships
- MPPA Apparel
- Give-aways
- One-day workshops throughout the year
- PPA Service and Education Merit oppurtunities
- Access to world class PPA Speakers from around the country
- Annual photographic competition
- State Service & Fellowship degrees
- We will teach you things that you had no idea you didn’t know!!
- Become personal friends with the best professional photographers in the state who are willing to share ALL their knowledge. Just ask them!
- Be a part of the BEST group in Montana
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I join if I am not a professional photographer?
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Yes! Montana PPA is for those who are professional photographers, those who aspire to being professionals, students and hobbyists who want to improve their photography.
- Do you have regularly scheduled meetings?
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We have an annual meeting at our Big Sky in Focus Conference. In addition we have occasional regional and statewide get togethers. Watch our website and join our mailing list for updates on upcoming events
- How do I join?
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You can join online here
- Are you affiliated with PPA?
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Yes! We are the Montana PPA affiliate group.