About PPOC

Posted on June, 30 at 5:12 am

PPOC

… is a diversified group of creative artists dedicated to the highest standards in professional imaging.


Why Hire a Professional Photographer?

A professional photographer:

  • adheres to a stringent code of ethics and standards
  • constantly upgrades his/her skills through education seminars. conventions and regular print show competitions
  • observes the highest standard of honesty in all transactions
  • produces photographs of quality equal or superior to the samples he/she displays
  • applies his/her best efforts towards providing the best possible photographic services
  • maintains co-operation with fellow professional photographers by sharing knowledge to achieve and maintain the highest standard of quality
  • performs to a high standard of conduct in accordance with the code of ethics

PPOC represents a long history and a very bright future in the Canadian creative landscape!

In 1946, commercial and press photographers in Ontario formed an organization which was granted a federal charter and became the Commercial and Press Photographers Association of Canada (CAPPAC). On October 30, 1962, the name was changed to Professional Photographers of Canada Inc. (PPOC) to reflect the nationwide nature of the membership. On September 22, 1969, delegates representing Provincial Associations drew up a new charter forming the Professional Photographers of Canada 1970 Incorporated.

This organization was formed to establish a strong national identity for all those involved in the photographic  industry. It was to be implemented by February 1, 1970, and its Federal Council was to consist of five Executive Officers and one voting delegate from each Constituent Association.

The new Federal organization was to:

  • provide unity
  • speak for the photographic profession when dealing with legal matters, government agencies, or legislation
  • share the same rules regulating print show competitions, presentations of merits, awards, and professional recognition
  • to publish a professional magazine in order to provide national communication to its members

An annual convention would be held where professional ideas would be exchanged through fellowship and working together toward a common goal. It was agreed that all Constituent Associations were to continue to conduct their own business independently. All active members of Constituent Associations automatically were to become part of the PPOC organization.

To date, annual conventions continue, while educational seminars, a professional magazine, and practical workshops are offered to upgrade talent and techniques. Photography is one of the most challenging and fast-changing professions. It is PPOC’s goal as a national organization to continue to elevate and maintain professional standards and ethics.

Constituent Associations affiliated with the Professional Photographers of Canada are the following:

  • Professional Photographers Association of British Columbia (PPABC)
  • Professional Photographers of Canada Alberta (PPOC-AB)
  • Professional Photographers of Canada Saskatchewan (PPOC-SK)
  • Professional Photographers of Canada Manitoba (PPOC-MB)
  • Professional Photographers of Ontario (PPO)
  • Corporation des Maîtres Photographes du Quebéc (CMPQ)
  • Professional Photographers of Canada Atlantic (PPOC-Atlantic)
  • Professional Government Military Photographers of Canada (PGMPC)

Note: Photographers living in areas not represented by a contituent association become members through their nearest contituent office.

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