The Organization of Professional Photographers strives to be a model of excellence. Offering a broad and challenging educational program to photographers from diverse cultural backgrounds. The Organization of Professional Photographers is committed to inspiring photographers to achieve the highest standards of intellectual and personal development. By offering a caring, respectful, multicultural environment, the organization is committed to instilling in each photographer a desire to learn, to take appropriate risks, and to accept challenges. The Organization of Professional Photographers is committed to developing artists who are resilient and adaptable, equipped with the knowledge, skills, and disposition to continue their profession and become personally fulfilled, interdependent, socially responsible photographers.
MISSION STATEMENT
WHY GET CERTIFIED
Education – Learning more about photography and business will make you a better photographer and small business owner.
Marketing - Customers know and respect the Organization of Professional Photographers. The Certified Photographer icon on your website will let your valued customers know that you are serious about photography.
Differentiation – Let the world know you are special! Don’t lose any more sales because the only thing different between you and the photographer down the street is that you are not a certified photographer!
Confidence – Getting your Photographer Certification will give you the confidence to your best on every shoot. Your certification credentials prove you are a talented photographer.
STEPS TO CERTIFICATION
Step 1 – Learn about photography and business. Read books, follow blogs and spend lots of time taking pictures. When you feel comfortable calling yourself a professional photographer you can advance to the next step.
Step 2 – Congratulations. You did a great job learning and now you are a professional photographer. Your effort has earned you the status of Certified Photographer according to the Organization of Professional Photographers. Well done!
Step 3 – Download badges and add them to your website or blog.
Step 4 – Email the organizationofprophotogs@gmail.com with your Studio Name, Location and URL. We will add you to our prestigious list of Certified Photographers.
DOWNLOADABLE BADGES
CERTIFIED PHOTOGRAPHERS
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