Benefits of Membership

The benefits of membership in the Professional Photographers of Santa Clara Valley are numerous, among them:

  1. Ongoing Education - PPSCV features outstanding quest speakers every month.
  2. Fellowship & Networking - meet your fellow professionals and enjoy the benefits of building professional ties that can help you further your own growth.
  3. Promotion - As an active professional member in good standing, you'll be listed on this web site, with a link to your e-mail and web site.
  4. Print Competition - As you observe and participate in print competition, you'll gain valuable insight in how to improve your photographic skills.
  5. Santa Clara County Park Permit (a $400 value) - Active members who have insurance are eligible for this benefit.
  6. Video Library - Members are able to check out videos at the monthly meetings.

Interested in becoming a member? Download the Membership Application fill it out and either bring it to our next meeting or mail it to the address indicated on the form.


PPSCV Code of Ethics

All members of PPSCV have to subscribe to the following Code of Ethics:

  1. I will endeavor to advance the status of the photographic profession by maintaining a dignity of manner in my behavior, in the presentation of my photography and photographic services, in the appearance of my studio or place of business and in all other forms of public contact.
  2. I will observe the highest standards of honesty in all my transactions; avoid the use of false titles, confusing or inaccurate technical terms or descriptions and misleading terms or claims.
  3. I will at all times endeavor to produce the type of photography and photographic services that will enhance the prestige of the profession; to apply my best efforts in behalf of the public; to play my part in raising the general standard of photographic craftsmanship.
  4. I will show a friendly spirit of cooperation to my fellow professional photographers and assist them whenever possible should they be in trouble or difficulty.
  5. I will avoid at all times the use of unfair business practices determined by the Board of Directors.
  6. I will assist and give my knowledge to the members of my profession, and will encourage them individually and collectively so that the standards of photography may constantly be raised to higher standards.
  7. In all matters relating to the interpretations of this Code, I will recognize the authority of the Professional Photographers of Santa Clara Valley, Inc..

If you are interested in becoming a member of PPSCV, we suggest you attend a monthly meeting.  Membership application information will be made available to you during the meeting. Please feel free to contact one of our Board Members if you have any questions about this affiliation.
Membership in PPA or PPC is optional and not required.

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PPSCV is affiliated with the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) and with the Professional Photographers of California (PPC)



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