To JOIN CTPPA, please . . .
1.  complete the application form and pay the dues
2.  if applying for the Active Professional Category I membership please email a copy of your Sales Tax Certificate (for Active Membership) to membership@ctppa.com

All steps are necessary in order to process your application. Acceptance of your application is done by a majority vote of the Board of Directors and notification to the current membership. The board meets on the first Monday of the month, except for the months of  June, August and December.

Alternately, you can download a paper version of the application form and submit it to the VP of Membership instead of online.

Kathy McGarry, CPP (VP of Membership CTPPA)

Kathy McGarry Photography

121 Buell Street

North Haven, CT 06473

or for questions contact Kathy@ctppa.com

Our Code of Ethics

I, having been accepted into membership of the Connecticut Professional Photographers Association, Inc., do hereby subscribe without reservation to this Code of Ethics and do solemnly agree that (I will):

• Strive at all times to upgrade and improve my knowledge and skill of professional photography, marketing and related areas.
• Strive to make the public aware of the qualities and services offered by the professional photographer.
• Shall keep our fellow photographers name as sacred as our own.
• Endeavor to enhance the status of the photographic profession by maintaining a dignity of manner in my behavior, in the presentation of my photographic services, product, in the appearance of my studio or place of business, and in all other forms of public contact.
• Deal with all users of photography and the general public with honesty and integrity.
• Each member has a duty in dealing with fellow professional photographers, students, and others who aspire to be professional photographers to share freely his knowledge and/or skill of photography so that all of our work may be raised to higher levels.
• Support efforts for and assist in the education of all interested persons and the general public in the art and science of professional photography.
• Abide by and observe all the rules and laws put forth by the Federal, State and Local Governments concerning the Photographic Industry.
• No untrue or misleading statements shall be made in any way or in any form of business promotion.

The interpretation of this Code of Ethics rests with the Ethics Committee. Membership in the Connecticut Professional Photographers Association shall be forfeited if found guilty of misconduct. Use of the name of this Association, emblem, and seal will be discontinued immediately.

Completion of application process constitutes acceptance of CTPPA Code of Ethics.

Are you registered with the State of Connecticut as a business? Do you have a Sale & Use Tax Permit?

These requirements need to be met to be considered for membership in CTPPA.