Applicant Info

General Information

PPGBA is one of the largest local affiliates of the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) and the Professional Photographers of California (PPC). PPGBA is a California corporation and recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(6) trade association. (PPA, PPC and PPGBA are separate organizations with independent governance and dues.)

Please check the appropriate areas and complete the application form. Monthly meeting door fees may be credited towards dues if redeemed within 90 days.

Please include the appropriate payment for your selected membership category, plus the $10 application fee with your completed form.

Your join date will be the first of the month following acceptance of your application and your annual dues renewal will fall on that date.

New members are encouraged to get involved in PPGBAs activities and committees. You’ll get much more from your association if you actively participate! Contact PPGBAs office for more information

Note: Spouses/life partners may attend monthly general meetings at no charge but for other membership benefits, should join as additional active or sustaining firm.

Benefits of Membership

Application Form

PPGBA Code of Ethics:

Before admission to membership in PPGBA, person must, without reservation, solemnly agree to:

Endeavor to maintain a dignity of manner in their behavior, in the presentation of their photography and photographic services, in their appearance and that of their place of business, and in all other forms of public contact.

Observe the highest standard of honest in all transactions, avoiding the use of false, confusing, innacurate and misleading terms, descriptions and claims.

At all times endeavor to produce photographs of a quality equal or superior to the samples they display; to apply their best efforts toward providing the best possible photographic services and to play their part in raising the general standard of photographic craftsmanship.

Show a friendly spirit of cooperation to their fellow professsional photographers and assist them whenever possible, should they be in trouble or difficulty.

At all times avoid the use of unfair competitive practices as determined by any court of competent jursidication, the Federal anti-trust laws and related statutes.

Assist their fellow photographers and share their knowledge with them and encourage them individually and collectively to achieve and maintain the highest standards of quality