Membership Classifications

Active Membership:   ($125)

Individual residents of the State of Louisiana who are actively engaged in the profession of photography

  • Eligible to attend all educational events at membership rates
  • Eligible to enter any and all print competitions
  • Member has voting privileges
  • Eligible to run for board after two years of membership

Associate Membership:   ($125)

Someone working only under the guidance of an active member (must attach to registration form a letter from the active member you are working for stating/proving same) & cannot be operating independently.

  • Eligible to attend all educational events at membership rates
  • Not eligible to enter any and all print competitions
  • Member has no voting privileges
  • Not Eligible to run for board

Aspiring Membership:   ($125)

  • Eligible to attend all educational events at membership rates
  • Not eligible for print competition awards
  • Member has no voting privileges
  • Not Eligible to run for board

Non-Resident Membership:   ($125)

Shall be limited to individuals who are actively engaged in the profession of photography outside of the State of Louisiana.  Non-Resident Members shall have no voting rights, or the right to hold office, but they may be permitted to participate in the proceedings and activities of the corporation to such extent as may be from time to time permitted by the bylaws or rules adopted by the Board of Directors.

Sustaining Vendor Membership:   ($250)

Vendor please submit the name of one actual employee of the company to act as their representative.

  • Eligible to attend all educational events at membership rates unless the vendor has paid for a display booth/table, then his/her fee to enter is waived.
  • Not eligible to enter print competitions
  • Member has no voting privileges
  • Eligible to run for the sustaining member representative on the board of directors

Student Membership:   ($35)

Must be enrolled in an institution of higher learning, pursuing either a major or minor in the field(s) of communications, art and/or photography.  Student cannot be working for an active member (must submit the name of the school attending on registration form)

  • Eligible to attend all educational events at membership rates
  • Not eligible to enter any and all print competitions
  • Member has no voting privileges
  • Not Eligible to run for board

Past Presidents/ honorary Membership:   ($0)

Shall be limited to such individuals, residents of the State of Louisiana, who the Board of Directors shall determine have performed outstanding service to photography in general and to Professional Photographers of Louisiana, Inc., in particular and who are elected to such membership by the Board of Directors.

  • Eligible to attend all educational events at membership rates
  • Honorary Members are exempt from ALL payments
  • Eligible to enter any and all print competitions
  • Member has voting power
  • Eligible to run for board after two years of membership

Senior Membership:   ($20)

Must have been a member of the association for 25 consecutive years.

  • Eligible to attend all educational events at membership rates
  • Eligible to enter any and all print competitions
  • Member has voting power
  • Must be retired
  • Must submit affidavit stating that he/she is retired from the business of photography who has been paying dues for 25 consecutive years requesting relief from paying of dues.  Also, in the event of forced retirement due to illness or inability to work, the board may waive the 25 year requirement.