The Santa Clarita Valley Photographers Association is an organization dedicated to advancing the art and business of photography. Our purpose is to create an environment amongst photographers that will inspire each of us and to help one another grow as business professionals and artists. Download a Membership Application here. You may also signup for membership online.
Membership Classification and Dues:
- Photographer (Adult 18 years or older) - $75 per year
- Family Membership (Member and Spouse/SO) - $100 per year
- Student (under age 18) - $25 per year - A parent must sign a waiver prior to enrollment regarding a student viewing materials that may be unsuitable for a minor and a parent must accompany the student to any meetings the student attends.
Membership benefits include the following:
Monthly Meetings, featuring
- Guest Speaker(s)
- Photo Explorations
- Networking with area professionals
Print Competitions
Reduced entry fee for the big Spring competition, and member-only entry into the Fall competition.
Official Website
- Access to members-only areas of the website.
- Inclusion in "Find a Photographer" listing, which includes E-mail addresses and Web page links.
Workshops
Provides a variety of workshops to members at discounted rates presented by the experts on a number of topics.
Photography field trips
Casual day and weekend trips to local and regional locations with other photographers.
Newsletters
Email newsletters with information relating to workshops, events, and upcoming meetings.
You will have the opportunity to meet mentor photographers.
Many of our members are Professional Photographers of America (PPA), Professional Photographers of California (PPC), or Wedding and Portrait Photographers International (WPPI) members. You have the opportunity to work with different photographers at different levels: beginning to intermediate to professional.