Aussie photographers - r u a member of AIPP?

Aussie photographers - r u a member of AIPP?

Hi. Im about to join the australian AIPP .

id love to know if anyone here is a member. (probally plenty of u)

id like to know what obvious benefits u actually get from the membership?

or is it just about status? as it makes you look more serious / professional?

also - u geta card as well that they say helps u be identified in public events as a photographer official ...

is thuis the case? has it really helped in anyway?

I'm a member of ACMP and MEAA.

ok, are they like the one i said?


is my one very reputable?

blackshadow wrote in post #7176224
I'm a member of ACMP and MEAA.

Currently no but thinking about it

No, I am just a member of the Australian Photographic Society

MEAA - is a union and if you are a photojournalist you can join, there are some benefits in being a member especially useful for advocacy, information and networking. It's not just for photographers - check them out at http://www.alliance.or​g.au/

ACMP - www.acmp.com.au is an association for commercial and media photographers - it's a lot smaller than the AIPP - I have found some benefits from being a member again for information and networking.

what do u mean?

the ones u are with, are like aipp?

is aipp a good repuatble organisation?

Highlight_Photography wrote in post #7176638
Currently no but thinking about it

black,

wow, thanks for that.

so, am i on the right path if i join aipp if i want to be a part of a major one.

still wondering if the pass that thay issue means anythng,.

they say it heps with beingh in public places and if u show id u are more credited....

blackshadow wrote in post #7179975
MEAA - is a union and if you are a photojournalist you can join, there are some benefits in being a member especially useful for advocacy, information and networking. It's not just for photographers - check them out at http://www.alliance.or​g.au/

ACMP - www.acmp.com.au is an association for commercial and media photographers - it's a lot smaller than the AIPP - I have found some benefits from being a member again for information and networking.

AIPP is a major and well respected Association.

I doubt their pass will mean much if anything though. If you are wanting to photograph sporting events or concerts or other organised events you need a photo pass from the event.

yeah, i know what u mean,

no, i dont really need passes as such.

only realy do red carpets in terms of when i need passes.


interesting that that say

Membership Benefits


"Official AIPP ID card & lanyard – very useful when photographing at public gatherings"


i wonder what this really does and if anyone hertever uses it