Canon Professional Services

What are advantages in becoming a member and, as only a hobbyist, can I become a member?

You should join the other group; google "Canon Hobbyist Services"

What is the differance

HammerCope wrote in post #5665002
What is the differance

One is real and is meant for professionals

CPS CPN is available to equipment owners online.

Two professional cameras, they decide what's 'professional' and three lenses.

Advantages are country dependent. At least one gets prioritized service with service turnarounds within the week. Standard service is normally a three week minimum. Usually a 10% discount may apply or a minimum service charge regardless of damage.

Other services are available to professionals where these services are offered; loaner gear, free loaner during service, sport meeting service centers, designing consultations, early offers, special offers, and in some cases new product development and early product placements.

chauncey wrote in post #5664950
What are advantages in becoming a member and, as only a hobbyist, can I become a member?

In the USA there are no equipment requirements.

You must make 51% of your income from photography.

wilvoeka wrote in post #5665156
In the USA there are no equipment requirements.

You must make 51% of your income from photography.

https://photography-on-the.net …e/index.php/t-165476.html

I was with NPS originally, had sent them all the records, tear sheets, client list and payment records.

I was accepted by Canon CPS with just one Canon camera, one lens and one flash ~ but on the strength of having been a Nikon Professional.

Not contradicting you, it is a professional service, that was just me.

wilvoeka wrote in post #5665156
In the USA there are no equipment requirements.

You must make 51% of your income from photography.

51%......What if you have no income sans Social Security?

Were I to sell a $20 image and that would be my only income.

tomd wrote in post #5665188
https://photography-on-the.net …e/index.php/t-165476.html

They have changed this. I have highlighted in bold the changes. Please note the required amount for each section. I have the updated CPS USA membership application, if anyone needs it just PM me.
This is all CPS USA requires. They do not require certain equipment; in fact there is a space for Nikon on the gear checklist.

I. WORKING PRESS: (2 or more are required)
• Three tear sheets of work published within the past year.
• A copy of current press credentials.
• A letter on letterhead from editor or bureau chief stating your staff or contract position.
• Web Site Address (with link to images)

II. FREELANCE: (4 or more are required)
Canon understands that this is a broad category encompassing many different fields of photography. Therefore, please provide us with any four of the items listed below that best illustrates your particular field of photography as proof of eligibility for CPS.

• Three tear sheets of work published within the past year.
• A copy of current press credentials.
• A letter on letterhead from editor or bureau chief stating your staff or contract position.
• Samples of studio letterhead, promo cards, brochures, price lists, etc.
• Three samples of recent work.
• Two letters from clients stating they have used your photographic services within the past year.
• Two copies of P.O.s, invoices, etc. from clients within the past year.
• Copies of current membership cards from professional photo organizations (ASMP, APP., APNY, etc.).
• Web Site Address (with link to images)

III. COMMERCIAL / STUDIO: (3 or more are required)
• Samples of studio letterhead, promo cards, brochures, price lists, etc.
• Three samples of recent work.
• Two letters from clients stating they have used your photographic services within the past year.
• Copies of current membership cards from professional photo organizations (ASMP, APP., APNY, etc.).
• Web Site Address (with link to images)
• Corp. tax identification number

IV. GOVERNMENT I EDUCATION: (3 or more are required)
• Letter from supervisor / department head stating your position on staff and the type of photographic work done.
• Copy of agency / company ID card.
• Three samples of current work.
• Copies of current membership cards from photo organizations (ASMP, NPPA, PPA, etc.).
• Web Site Address (with link to images)

V. MISCELLANEOUS:
• Please send as many credentials as possible to verify your professional standing and a letter stating the kind of photography done.
• Web Site Address (with link to images)