About APPI
Associated Professional Photographers of Illinois
provides an organized program of education for the purpose of improving the artistic, business and technical ability of its members and to keep its members abreast of current trends.
Associated Professional Photographers of Illinois
is you, and others like you, working toward the common interests of good fellowship among its members through the exchange of ideas and the discussion of common problems.
As A Member, you will improve your studio image and growth by learning from other successful studios. The people you meet and the friends you make will be an invaluable asset to your career.
Other benefits include:
Annual convention with lectures and demonstrations for portrait, commercial, wedding, and digital photographers by outstanding experts and the best talent in the country.
Annual Affiliated print competition
Annual Fall Seminar
Annual trade show
Certification program (through the PPA)
Social functions
Programs on business/management
Scholarships
Mentors
Recognition, with the Fellowship Program
Membership certificate
Membership directory
Newsletter (Exposure)
Networking
The prestige of belonging to a professional association that has the vision and foresight to help the photographic profession.
Show Me Credibility...
Associated Professional Photographers of Illinois is affiliated with the Professional Photographers of America, which allows us to draw top talent from throughout the country. 
Illinois has one of the largest memberships of Masters of Photography, Photographic Craftsmen, and Certified Professional Photographers in the country. Many of its members hold offices in the national association.
A board of directors and officers made up of Professional Photographers and Photographic Artists devoted to the upgrading of our profession and its membership.
A growing membership.
Others tell about why they belong to the APPI.
To put into words what I have gained from APPI would take a book. Since joining in 1973, I have learned from and rubbed shoulders with the giants in our industry, members from within our state, as well as world class speakers at our conventions. Without APPI, my world of photography would be very small.
Bob Lloyd, APPI President 1987
As a second generation Master-Photographer, with two thriving studios, the benefits of APPI were no secret to me. The convention/educational programming and the print competition were obvious pluses...but it's the interaction with other professionals that changed the question from why, to when.
If it wasn't for APPI, I wouldn't be the photographer I am today...and the reason I'm still an active member is because...I'm not near the photographer I want to be.
If you want to be a better photographer and a better business person...JOIN APPI TODAY. It's a no-brainer.
Kurt M. Wade - APPI President 1997
"You really should join APP of Illinois, it's a great learning experience." That is what was suggested to me by an established photographer when I began my photographic career. I joined APPI that very year, 1985. It gave me the opportunity to associate and make friends with photographers from all over the country. Real professional photographers will share their knowledge. Why? Because what we new people do will reflect upon the established photographer.
I cannot imagine being a professional photographer and not belonging to an association like APP of Illinois. The friendships and networking are great assets to my future as a Professional Photographer.
Lin Blackwell-Prabish
I originally started coming to APPI conventions and seminars only because I wanted to be with my husband, Tom. I didn't know anything about photography other than what I learned from him. When asked to be an active member of the print committee in 1981, Tom gladly volunteered us both. It was the best thing that ever happened to me. I learned so much over the many years working on this committee, as well as attending many seminars and convention programs, that I now am a photographer in my own right. The friendships I have made and the knowledge shared by all my fellow APPI members has helped enrich my life both photographically and socially. Without APPI my life would be very different. I hope to be a lifelong member of the print committee. Being involved isn't a requirement of being a member of APPI, but it sure is a benefit!
Mary Pierson - Executive Secretary 1988-1997
JOIN!
THEN BECOME ACTIVE!
Brighten your future!
APPI Permanent Address
2743 S. Veterans Pkwy
Box 317
Springfield, IL 62704
800.838.APPI (2774)
Contact any member of the Associated Professional Photographers of Illinois
Directors for more information,
or call 800.838.APPI (2774).
THIS IS YOUR FIRST STEP TO GREATER SUCCESS.
YOU NEED THE APPI...
THE APPI NEEDS YOU!
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