A new Chapter!

Yesterday I was accepted in to the Australian Institute of Professional Photographers (AIPP) as an accredited photographer. Wow Big deal, but what does it actually mean?

With continuous improvements and greater accessibility to cameras that produce a high quality image, why should you commission an AIPP Accredited Professional Photographer?
The old saying "you get what you pay for" is a short and highly accurate answer.

An Accredited Professional Photographer:
Is Assessed and Proven – Accredited members are judged by an assessment panel to ensure that each accredited member achieves and maintains an expected level of craftsmanship
Is Professional - operates a registered business
Is Professional - has liability insurance, as appropriate to their business
Is Professional – agrees to follow the AIPP Code of Ethics and AIPP Terms and Conditions of Membership
Is Professional – agrees to abide by the AIPP Accredited Membership Business Requirements
Is Experienced – every Accredited Member has a minimum of two years industry experience or has completed a minimum two year photographic program before applying for Accreditation
Is Experienced – Has the skill, creativity, style and ability to get the job done on time and on budget
Never Stops Learning – through the AIPP Continuous Professional Development (CPD) program, all Accredited Members must take part in workshops and seminars throughout each year to ensure they continue to develop along with the industry
There is an AIPP Accredited Professional Photographer in every field of professional photography; you can find your professional photographer with the AIPP Search for a Pro directory or view the AIPP Pro Wedding website.

If you want to be sure you are using an AIPP accredited professional photographer...
look for the logo!

Which I can now display!