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MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

WEB SITE
A powerful source of local and international contact, the AIPA web site attracts over 5000 visitors each and every month. Members receive a free directory listing, plus portfolio and profile pages with links to their web site.

JOB REFERRALS AND LEADS
Enquiries to the association for referrals are passed directly on to the membership, resulting in new assignments and clients for members.

CAPTURE MAGAZINE
Free subscription to Australasia's leading magazine for pro photographers. Published bi-monthly Capture covers all aspects of running a successful photography business - from equipment, studios and techniques, to staffing, marketing, copyright and legal issues.

PRIVATE FORUMS
Automatic subscription to the online discussion forums of the association, providing timely information and private communication for all members.

RECIPROCAL NZ ASSOCIATION RIGHTS
Members are invited to attend meetings and events hosted by the NZIPP.

INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Links with other national and international industry associations around the world.

DISPUTE SUPPORT
Members gain support and advice for disputes with clients and competitors.

LEGAL SUPPORT (Litigation and Intellectual Property Rights)
Free initial consultation with the AIPA lawyers, Clendons.

DISCOUNTED SERVICES
Members receive significant discounts for AIPA seminars and events, business insurance (via Rothbury), Adobe software, plus special promotional and advertising opportunities. These discounts can equate to more than the membership costs in any one year.

POLITICAL ARM
Association sub-committees chaired by specialist photographers work on our behalf to improve industry standards and promote ethical business practices.

FORMS AND SYSTEMS
Business forms and systems developed by the AIPA are available to members free of charge.

STUDENT AND ASSISTANT SUPPORT
Providing industry support to training institutions, graduating students, and photographic assistants.

SEMINARS AND PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
Occasional seminars with local and international guest speakers provide opportunities for ongoing education and business development.

LIBRARY
Members gain access to a comprehensive collection of books covering a range of subjects that are of specific interest to professional photographers (including retouching, lighting, pricing, copyright, licensing, marketing and publishing).