The Metroplex Professional Photographers Association is based in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas and was founded in 1948 under the name Tarrant County Professional Photographers. Because many of our members come from outside of Tarrant County, the name was changed several years ago to more adequately reflect our demographics.
We are an organization of professional photographers only, both full time and aspiring, dedicated to our purpose statement of: The promotion of good fellowship, Education in superior photographic techniques as well as ethical and sound business practices, To inform the public and increase demand for our services, and To provide support for State, Regional, and National photographic organizations.
Our membership consists of one of the highest concentrations of degreed photographers (Masters, Craftsmen, CPP, etc) of any local organization in the country. This is an outstanding opportunity for an aspiring photographer to become acquainted with and learn from these people.
MPP members are dedicated to serving the needs of the public in their respective areas. All members strive to maintain the finest quality in photographic services as well as maintaining a working relationship with their clients.
Whether it is for a wedding, a family portrait, a child's portrait, a commercial assignment, or any other photographic service, you can always count on an MPP member to fulfill your needs. MPP members must maintain the highest in ethical, business, and moral standard in order to continue their membership in this organization.
Professional Active Member
You must be an active professional photographer, available for assignment a minimum of 30 hours per week
during normal business hours, and have a Texas Sales Tax Permit and an
Assumed Name (DBA) certificate for your business.
You may also be an employee of a photographer who qualifies for Active membership and your
primary job must be photography, or be an Industrial or in plant photographer employed by
a firm whose main business purpose is not selling photographs.
All Professional Active members must also be a member of the Professional
Photographers of America.
Associate Member
Anyone active in professional photography who has a Texas Sales Tax Permit and
does not meet the requirements for, or wish to apply for Active Membership.
Employees of photographers who do not qualify for, or desire Active membership.
and teachers of photographic courses may become associates without the Sales Tax Permit.
Associate members are non-voting members and may not hold office.
Service Firm
Manufacturers, suppliers, laboratories, and businesses supplying goods
and/or services to photographers.
Student
Anyone preparing for a career in photography in a college or approved
vocational or technical school.
Non-Member Attendance
To get acquainted with us, you may attend as many meetings as you wish
as a guest.
First time guests pay the same meeting fee as members and
subsequent meetings are at a slightly higher rate.
A printable (PDF) membership application form is available here. Fill out the form and bring it to a regular guild meeting. For more membership information, contact the Vice President - Membership, listed on the Board of Directors page.
Monthly Meetings
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Our meetings are normally held on the second Wednesday evening of every
month except December, which is reserved for our holiday party.
The meetings are held at Woodhaven Country Club in Fort Worth's east side, near
Interstate 30 and Loop 820.
The meetings usually consist of dinner and a program, both included in the low cost.
A few of the nationally noted speakers who have presented programs are;
Frank Cricchio, Lamar Williamson, Tom McDonald, Dennis Reggie, Dean Collins, and many others.
Guests are always welcome, and pay member rates on their first visit.
To make meeting reservations, contact the Vice President - Finance, listed on the Board of Directors page.
Studio Owner's Meetings
These meetings are held periodically to better acquaint those in the actual
operations of studios with new developments, techniques, or materials
that are primarily of interest to them.
These meetings are always open to all members.
Special Seminars & Functions
Special functions are held at different times.
In the past we have had swap meets, picnics in a park, Holiday Parties, day long seminars, and
other activities for the members.
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For feedback, please contact Metroplex Professional Photographers:
President.