Code of Ethics

By being accepted for membership in the Associated Professional Photographers of Illinois, I hereby subscribe without reservation to this Code of Ethics and do solemnly agree that:

I will strive to enhance and ennoble the status of the photographic profession by maintaining a dignity of manner in my behavior, and in the presentation of our photography and photographic services.

I will maintain a friendly spirit of cooperation with my fellow professional Photographers and assist them whenever possible.

I will not use any competitive practices which have been declared unfair by any governmental agency or authority.

I will share my knowledge with other members of the profession and will encourage others, so that the quality of professional photography may constantly be raised to higher standards.

I recognize the authority of the Associated Professional Photographers of Illinois in the interpretation of the Code of Ethics.

(excerpted from the Bylaws of the Associated Professional Photographers of Illinois, Section 4.03)