FPP Affiliate Sections
Sections are independent of FPP, having their own governing bodies and dues. However, FPP and the Sections work closely together to ensure high-quality educational programs and professionalism.
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Sections hold monthly meetings which offer great networking opportunities for people who work in the same general area.FPP Board Of Directors
FPP's Board of Directors plans and directs the course of the association. The Board works together with many other volunteers to produce the educational opportunities and events that help our members grow in the craft.

About Florida Professional Photographers
Florida Professional Photographers, Inc. is a non-profit association that has been in existence since May 3, 1933. For over 70 years, our goal has been to provide top quality educational opportunities, vital networking and positive public awareness regarding the photographic industry.

Since 1933, FPP has adhered to a strict code of ethics. Our members are expected to honor this by holding their involvement in the profession of photography to the highest standards. We believe that you will find this to be a powerful asset.

Whether you are a photographer interested in membership in our association, or you are an individual looking for a quality photographer, we know that you will be highly impressed and satisfied with the fine level of professionalism with the Florida Professional Photographers! Member Benefits
Our Mission: Florida Professional Photographers, Inc. exists solely for the good of its members. The association provides the tools and educational opportunities for its members to achieve their business and artistic goals. It is committed to an ongoing exchange of information and experiences among all members in an open and friendly atmosphere. Active $135 Legal age; Florida resident; employed in Florida; majority of income from photography. Submit Sales Tax Number. Entitled to all activities and benefits of FPP. Apprentice $120 Florida resident; employed in Florida, but not deriving majority of income from professional photography; intent to persue professional photography as a full-time occupation. Limited to three years. No FPP voting rights or holding office; may not use the FPP name, seal or logo in conducting the practice of photography; entitled to all other FPP activities and benefits. Associate $120 Florida resident; employed in Florida, employed by corporations, partnerships or individuals engaged in the photography profession. No FPP voting rights or holding office; entitled to all other FPP activities and benefits. Student $60 Full-time at a recognized photographic school (provide Student ID); Florida resident; No FPP voting rights or holding office; may not use the FPP name, seal or logo in conducting the practice of photography; entitled to all other FPP activities and benefits. Support Staff $50 Employee of an Active Member; may attend FPP functions. May not vote, hold office, earn merits,enter photographic competition, use the FPP name, seal or logo. Service Individual $130 Offers service (i.e. retoucher, colorist) to professional photographers. No FPP voting rights or holding office; entitled to all other FPP activities and benefits. Service Corporation $130 Offers services or sales (labs, suppliers, manufacturers, etc.) to professional photographers. No FPP voting rights or holding office; entitled to all other FPP activities and benefits. Out-Of-State $100 Professional photographer employed outside of Florida. May participate in FPP functions; may earn merits; may participate in Photographic Competition, but not eligible to win awards. No FPP voting rights or holding office. Out-Of-Country $140 Same as Out-Of-State, with additional fee for Air Mail postage. Bahamian Active $140 Professional photographer residing and employed in the Bahamas. No FPP voting rights or holding office; entitled to all other FPP benefits. CELEBRATE LIFE! 2008 F.P.P. Annual Convention August 23rd-27th In our Brand New Convention Home. The Rosen Plaza, Orlando!!!
Join us during our 75th Anniversary! Our Annual Convention is your opportunity to increase and expand your photographic and business skills, and network with other pros in the industry, while having a great time. Come be a part of the hottest educational event in the southeast. Convention Manager Alan Dust 2008Schedule alan.dust@yahoo.com Phone: 850-539-7173 Room Rates are only $99/night! Call Now reservations Hotel Reservations: 1 (800) 627-8258 - (407) 996-9700 You must Mention FPP or use the code 25776 See below for Program Info Visit our Convention Sponsors click on the Logo Join us August 23-27, 2008 for our next convention- Celebrate Life! Click on Speakers Photo for Program info Mike/Tina Timmons Tony Hopman Nancy Emmerich David Peters Jeanne Richardson Rick Avalos Ralph Romaguerra Tamara Lackey Al Gordon Rick Trummer Kalen Henderson Hanson Fong Monica Sigmon Garrett Nudd Paul Wingler Early Bird Program-Saturday Night Kirk Kief Fall Seminar: Our next seminar is Monday, Oct. 20th. The Sarasota Hotel & Marina Program: Bert and Cindy Behnke

“Lifestyles”… A day with Bert and Cindy Behnke How do you live your life? Is it the way you dreamed it would be? Is it the way you WANT it to be? Join us on Monday, October 20, 2008 from 9 AM to 5 Pm at the Sarasota Hotel and Marina and prepare to be motivated, excited, surprised and enlightened! Bert and Cindy’s philosophy is all about creating your lifestyle, then designing your business around it. Whatever you may think now, you will start to question everything; instead of asking “WHY?” you’ll believe “WHY NOT!” Bert and Cindy have always been heavily involved in their profession and they took the path of leadership. However, since the profession had gone through so many changes, they decided that it was time to share their decades of experience with their peers. This was really the result of Bert and Hanson Fong going to the Philippines to lecture. While there, they both came to the realization that photographers are crying out for the everyday solutions to their business challenges. Upon returning home, Bert and Cindy developed the program they’ve always wanted to give. Don’t miss this full day of almost everything today’s photographer needs to run his or her business and life. Come prepared for marketing ideas, photographic sessions, money-making ideas, equipment discussions, studio set-up demonstrations, audio/visual shows, production and retouching demos, do-it-yourself projects, and who knows- maybe even some dancing! This day will be an examination of how living your life the way you want can make your personal life and your business the way you want them to be- your “Lifestyle.” Bert Behnke, CPP, M. Photog.CR., Hon. M.Photog., is a second generation portrait photographer raised in the southwestern Chicago suburbs. Cindy Behnke, M.Photog.CR., is a portrait photographer from southern Illinois. Together they own and operate Behnke Fine Portraiture, which was established in 1956 by Bert’s parents. Bert and Cindy are both past presidents of the 500+ member Associated Professional Photographers of Illinois and Bert was the 1997-98 president of PPA. Cindy currently serves as a PPA Councilor and a past director of PPA Charities. They both have been given honors and awards too numerous to list here. Together and individually, Bert and Cindy have given programs on portraiture to many state, local, national and international associations. Both are PPA Affiliated Judges and are also Honorary Fellows of APP Illinois. Mark your calendar for Monday, October 20, 2008, 9 AM to 5 PM. The seminar will be held at the Sarasota Hotel and Marina, http://www.sarasotahotelmarina.com/ Room rate is $79.00 for city view and $89.00 for marina view; be sure to mention FPP to get this rate. Lunch will be included. Early bird cost for the seminar is $69.00 until October 15th, 2008 after that, $79 for FPP Members and $109 for Non-members. To make your hotel reservations:888-818-2781 Phone: 941-355-2781 Fax:941-355-1605. The Sarasota Hotel & Marina is located at 7150 Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, Fl. Member Resources
Update Your Information, View Acct Balances and Register for Events Merit Request Form Member Forum Salon Winners' Gallery SEPPA PPA MyFlorida.com Rules For Florida Degree Programs Florida Education Degree This degree is designed to encourage members to achieve a high level of professionalism through continuing education. A member must earn 35 "points" to be eligible for this degree. Points are awarded automatically, unless otherwise stated. Points may be earned by attending the following: : FPP Convention - 2 Points (2-day minimum attendance) : Florida School - 3 Points (5-day classes); 2 Points (2 or 3-day classes) : FPP FAll or Winter Seminar - 1 Point : Day spent with an FPP approved Mentor - 1 Point : PPA Convention - 1 Points (Member must provide verification to the Executive Office.) : SEPPA Convention - 1 Point (Member must provide verification to the Executive Office.) : PPA PEC - 1 Point Florida Degree Of Photographic Excellence A member must earn 30 merits to be eligible. A minimum of 16 of these must be Print merits; the remaining 14 merits may be earned with other Print, Service or *Membership merits. A Print merit is earned by receiving a score of 80 or above in the FPP Annual Photographic Competition. An additional merit will be awarded for a print receiving a first place award. No more than 10 prints merits may be earned in the same year. Florida Degree Of Artistic Excellence (Retouchers/Colorists/Technicians) A member must earn 30 merits to be eligible. A minimum of 16 of these must be specialty Print merits; the remaining 14 merits may be earned with other Print, Service or *Membership merits. A specialty Print merit is earned by receiving a score of 80 or above in the FPP Annual Photographic Competition. These prints are judged solely for the quality of workmanship on the print. An additional merit will be awarded for a print receiving a first place award. No more than 10 prints merits may be earned in the same year. Florida Service Award Degree A member must earn 30 merits to be eligible. A minimum of 16 of these must be Service merits; the remaining 14 merits may be earned with other Service or *Membership merits. Print merits may NOT be used. Service merits may be earned in the following ways (upon completion of service): : Six Merits: President of the FPP : Five Merits: Annual FPP Convention Chairman : Four Merits: FPP VP, Secretary/Treasurer and Board of Director; FPP Magazine Editor; Florida School Director; FPP Competition Manager, Annual Trade Show Manager : Three Merits: Section President; Convention Speaker Support Chairman; Convention Committee Chairman; Florida School Assistant Director; Fall/Winter Seminar Chairman; Florida School Instructor : Two Merits: FPP Platform Speaker; FPP Salon Judge; Committee Chairman; 4th-year Salon committee worker; Section Newsletter Editor; Section Delegate; Section Webmaster (up to 2); "Let's Make Money" Editor; **Illustrated article published in a recognized photographic publication (minimum 250 words - limit of 4 merits per year for articles); Florida School Webmaster : One Merit: Committee worker (limit 1 per convention); **Speaker at a Section meeting (limit 1 time per year at your own); **Judge at a Section meeting (limit 1 per section per year; no merits for judging at your own); **Speaker at an FPP accredited photographic school; **Article published in a recognized photographic publication (minimum 250 words - limit 4 merits per year); Volunteer instructor for Mentor Program; Section Officer (total of 4 people per Section); Councilor attending PPA National Council meetings * Membership Merits: One-half a merit for each year of FPP membership ** A Merit Request Form must be completed in order to receive these merits. You may download them HERE, or by contacting the Executive Office. All other merits will be issued automatically, some pending written reports from committee chairmen or Section presidents. Upon accumulation of the appropriate number of merits or points needed for a degree, a member will be so advised and provided with an application, which must subsequently be approved by the Board of Directors. Deadline for degree application is 8 weeks prior to annual convention. Recipient will receive a certificate and medal at the awards banquet at the annual convention. FPP Technical Advisors The following is a list of FPP members who are considered competent in their respective fields and who have voluteered to make themselves available to answer members' questions. They provide this service free of charge, and their answers are based on their experience and background. Aerial Al Audleman, M.Ph., Cr., CPP, FDPE, FSA 850-434-1489 Robin Phillips, M.Ph., Cr., FDPE, FSA 863-682-6958 Business Bruce Evensen, M.Ph., Cr., CPP, FDPE, FSA 727-577-5626 Alan Feldman, M.Ph., FSA 813-685-4343 Children Greg Daniel, M.Ph., Cr., FDPE, FSA 321-269-1567 Bruce Evensen, M.Ph., Cr., CPP, FDPE, FSA 727-577-5626 NancyBell Hamilton, M.Ph., MEI, Cr., CPP, FDPE, FDAE, FSA 561-746-1223 Kevin Newsome, Cr., CPP, FSA, FED 813-968-2810 Color & B&W Custom Printing Robin Phillips, M.Ph., Cr., FDPE, FSA 863-682-6958 Commercial Al Audleman, M.Ph., Cr., CPP, FDPE, FSA 850-434-1489 Greg Daniel, M.Ph., Cr., FDPE, FSA 321-269-1567 Bruce Evensen, M.Ph., Cr., CPP, FDPE, FSA 727-577-5626 Ted Saylor, M.Ph., Cr., FDPE, FSA 352-568-8888 Digital Imaging Al Audleman, M.Ph., Cr., CPP, FDPE, FSA 850-434-1489 NancyBell Hamilton, M.Ph., MEI, Cr., CPP, FDPE, FDAE, FSA 561-746-1223 David hanko, FSA 727-319-2403 Marketing Alan Feldman, M.Ph., FSA 813-685-4343 Portrait Greg Daniel, M.Ph., Cr., FDPE, FSA 321-269-1567 Bruce Evensen, M.Ph., Cr., CPP, FDPE, FSA 727-577-5626 Tim Kelly, M.Ph., Cr., FDPE, FSA 407-829-4483 Luis Melendi, M.Ph., Cr., FDPE, FSA 305-453-5441 Retouching NancyBell Hamilton, M.Ph., MEI, Cr., CPP, FDPE, FDAE, FSA 561-746-1223 Wedding Tomas Munoz, FDPE, FED 954-564-7150 Stewart Powers, M.Ph., Cr., FDPE, FSA 352-372-9930 Publications
Enjoy a wealth of resources as a member of Florida Professional Photographers. These publications will help you work smarter and increase your expertise! The award-winning, number-one trade publication in the nation, the Florida Photographer magazine brings you updates and information quarterly. It is the official publication of the Florida Professional Photographers association. The Florida Photographer offers organizational updates, information, as well as articles which promote professional growth and development. Contact the Editor, Luis Melendi (305-453-5441), for information on advertising rates or article submission. Click Here to read an article on "How To Submit Articles For Publication." (Acrobat PDF format) This helpful business resource is now available online for you to view and even download. CLICK HERE to go to our archive. You'll find our current issue, plus past issues as they become available.

Current Issue: * Issue 43 Past Issues: * issue 42 * issue 41 * issue 40 * issue 39 * issue 38 * issue 37 * issue 36 * issue 35 * issue 35 * issue 34 * issue 33 * issue 31

'Around the State' The popular article about the personal side of our members. AroundTheStateApril2008 As a member of FPP, you are automatically a member of the Southeastern Professional Photographers of America (SEPPA). You will receive the association's magazine, Southern Exposure, four times a year. Contact the Editor, Tom McCollum, for information on article submission. Welcome to Florida Professional Photographers' home on the web. We are a professional non-profit association established to provide our members with tools and educational opportunities to help them achieve their business and artistic goals. Join us on your journey to photographic excellence!
2008 Salon Competition Infortmation. PLEASE read through this years Rules as there have been some changes. Also, familiarize yourself with the Categories to be sure you place your prints into the correct areas. This does make a difference in your final score!
Competition Information FPP Salon Rules 2008 Our Judge & Moderators CategoryDescriptions2008 "Competition Registration" As noted in the Official Salon Rules: Each case fee is $85.00. All entries must be Registered on the FPP web site at least 96 hours (4 – days) prior to the start of the Case Opening / Cases will be accepted on Saturday Morning before 7:59 AM. The "Registration Official Entry Form" provided to the makers after the successful completion of the Registration process must be printed, signed and the case fee attached by check or money order made payable to the Florida Professional Photographers, Inc. for each case entered. The case fee is not refundable under any circumstances. (note: a $25.00 credit may be taken with each case entered if the Registration is properly completed Ten (10) days prior to the Case Opening. Separate CD’s must be submitted for each Digital Album entered. Trade Show
Attention All Vendors and Exhibitors! Sorry, but our Trade Show for 'Celebrate Life' is now Sold Out. Links for Trade Show Information requires Adobe Acrobat reader 2008 Exhibitors Floor Plan Trade Show Coupon for Non-members Trade Show Manager: Luis Melendi melendi@bellsouth.net Phone: 305-453-5441 &endVars=yes&doneVars=yes