CPS?

[Nick Pro]

Im am 15. I earn my income from photography. Would I qualify for CPS?

[Anke]

According to the website (https://pro.canon-europe.com/):
Those who wish to become a CPS member must meet the following minimum equipment ownership requirements:
2 Professional SLR bodies
3 L-series lenses

You could always drop them a line.

[Nick Pro]

Thanks! Not that bad of an excuse to get another lens.. :lol::lol:

[Nick Pro]

It says that USA is not a CPS supported country. What gives!

[inthedeck]

Too bad it's not supported in the US.

[Anke]

Found this whilst googling:
http://photo.net/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg?msg_id=00DUBc

[inthedeck]

Interesting...

[Nick Pro]

great, thanks!

[primoz]

Rules for CPS membership in Europe are different then those in USA. Web address which Anke gave is for CPS Europe not CPS USA. That's why it says USA is not supported :)
But since I'm in Europe, I have no idea about USA address of CPS, so I can't help you with that, except to point you to some old thread on SS (http://www.sportsshooter.com/message_display.html?tid=22771).

[Mark]

BTW, at 15 how do you convince people to trust you? No one ever seems to take me seriously :(

[scotteisenphotography]

Hey, i AM a CPS member in the USA..... it IS supported in the USA, 100%. As being 15, doubt you'll get in. I have the application for the USA, but you probably will not meet the requirements, even if you have the right gear.

Scott

[Joe Cyr]

There is no website for Canon CPS USA. I too am a member and got the application from a fellow photographer. I did not really believe all the stuff he told me, but sure enough it's true. For "working photographers" in the US there is no requirement for owning certain gear. You must however be able to document that you are a "working" photographer. I'm a sports editor... I needed tear sheets showing my work in print, a letter from my editor explaining my position with the company, and a copy of my press credentials.

Once approved I borrowed a MKIIN and a 100-400 L for about a week and a half. Sending that back was a sad day. But the good part is, my old MKI died, could not be repaired (see post here: http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=505812) They were going to send me a MKII refurb as a replacement, but after two weeks and no camera, I called. They sent a refurb MKIII the next day. That was two days ago and I am still in shock.

[Nick Pro]

BTW, at 15 how do you convince people to trust you? No one ever seems to take me seriously :(

I use proper grammar, and don't act stupid. I don't even know what half of the acronyms mean anyways. I have sold over 3 grand worth of RC cars and photography stuff over the internet. If you act professional, they will trust you. I don't tell most of them my age, because I do feel that they will think I will scam them, or something like that. I know that I wouldn't trust some random teenager from jersey :lol:

[20droger]

I use proper grammar, and don't act stupid.
Gasp!!! You'll never fit in here!

[ashleynaugust]

'gratz on your accomplishments so far!

My son's summer baseball league (the entire league, ages 3-18) photos are being done by a 16 y/o this year. His portfolio proves itself, and he's even done a number of weddings.

[airfrogusmc]

Yeah I had to show published work I also sent a client list. It does say that photography has to make up at least 50% of your income.

I had some problems with one of my 5Ds that was still under warranty; it went out on a Sat and was back the following Thusday to NJ.

[primoz]

For "working photographers" in the US there is no requirement for owning certain gear. You must however be able to document that you are a "working" photographer.
I wish it would be same for Europe too. I don't have problem with equipment requirements, but service level can be completely different, if there's just small number of pro shooters for which they need to take care, or if they need to take care of pretty much anyone with 2000eur for equipment. I agree it's pain in the a** if your camera dies, but CPS should be for those, who's life literally depends on working camera. But anyway... it's not right place to complain about this stuff :)

[Nick Pro]

'gratz on your accomplishments so far!

My son's summer baseball league (the entire league, ages 3-18) photos are being done by a 16 y/o this year. His portfolio proves itself, and he's even done a number of weddings.

Thanks! I was hoping to do the local baseball league, but I never really got around to talking to the coaches. I shot my Prom, and am interning for a number of local photographers over the summer. I can't wait!