British Professional Photographic Associates
British Professional Photographic Associates was established in 1980s under the leadership of Nigel Greenstreet. The trade association's aim was to set up a professional body to encourage high professional standards and ethics in photography market. They soon developed the saying "All photographers are not alike!" as their motto.
Photographers who joined the BPPA where and still are representing photographers who specialize in the following areas of expertise:
Freelance, Photojournalists, Weddings, Portraits, Children, Animal, Equestrian, Digital, Commercial, Fashion & Glamour, Landscape, Nature, Sport, Medical, Scientific, Press, PR, Architectural, Industrial, Forensic, NATURAL History, Research, amongst others.
One of its roles was and still is to encourages the development and discussion AbOUT all aspects of the business of photography and promotes the interests of photographers. This was and still is conducted through seminars, workshops, road shows and even by offering its members industry recognised qualifications.
The group not only offers it members support, but also the public as well. By Providing lists of recognised and qualified professional photographer through out the world. All of them meeting strict standards of conduct as laid down in the groups rules. It's commitment to improving already high standards meant that the public could trust that the photographer they booked would deliver the results they required.
In January 2000 the BPPA and the Chief Executive of SWPP Philip Jones, was delighted to announce the merger between the Society of Wedding and Portrait Photographers and the BPPA. This merger meant the two prominent organisations, would become under the umbrella of the SWPP and known as the SWPP - BPPA. In a joint statement they believed that The New society would form one of the strongest photographic organisations in the UK and still keep the high standards that both groups had become known for.
The SWPP â BPPA Society has seen its membership grow rapidly since, with not only UK members, but international photographers joining the fold. Many are keen to be associated with the Society as a whole due to its success.
2005 saw the start of major changes within the society and in late 2006 new systems were implemented to help promote it's members and inform the general public about the benefits a professional photographer can offer.
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See also
- Industry trade group