The goal is not to change your subjects, but for the subject to change the photographer. ~Author Unknown

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)

Mar 3rd 2010 APPI
The date is set for the first of our Photo Safari Picnics for this year. Keep May 23rd open. More details come this week.
Mar 1st 2010 APPI
If you entered the print competition at MARC, you can download the Press Release, personalize for you, and send to your local newspaper
Jan 29th 2010 APPI
APPI now has a presence on Facebook. Stop by and join the APPI Group. Because of the popularity of Facebook, we'll be announcing a lot of our events there year there.