Steeped in the richness of tradition, the Professional School Photographers Association International (PSPA^™) advances the business of school photography. Through education, research, and events, PSPA honors generations of professional photographers and labs who established the time-honored value of capturing memories, elevating professional standards, and discovering new business strategies.

Call for PSPA Nominations for the 2009 IPC Leadership Award
The International Photographic Council (IPC), a non-governmental organization (NGO) of the United Nations, will be awarding the IPC Professional Photographer Leadership Awards next May. Winners will be recognized at the IPC’s “International Professional Photographer’s Month” luncheon held at the United Nations in New York City, time and day to be announced.
 Nominate a PSPA member now!

Dominican Republic Mission Trip

PSPA members, spouses and family members are invited on a humanitarian mission to Santo Domingo. Volunteers will help build a school whose goal is to end the cycle of poverty for villagers in the Dominican Republic. As professional photographers, we are in a unique position to serve the villagers in another meaningful way. We will host the children’s first Picture Day!

2009 PSPA Board Nominations

PSPA is now accepting nominations to the 2009 PSPA Board. Nominees should be active PSPA members, have demonstrated a commitment to the industry and be willing to give of their time and talent. To nominate an industry leader to the PSPA Board, please fill out the online nomination form. Nominations will be accepted through November 30, 2008.

PSPA Programs

PSPA UK Code of Practice
The Code of Practice for Schools Photographers and labs in the UK has been established after consultation with representatives from all interested parties, including photographers, labs, schools and the UK Government Department for Children, Schools and Families. The Code serves to explain the working practices of the photographer in relation to negotiations with schools and LEA’s before the photo session, with the school and pupils on the day(s) of the photo session and in the use and handling of images afterwards. It highlights best practice as well as setting guidelines for operating.

Maximize the Success of Picture Day
Help parents prepare their children for picture day, ensuring a successful shoot for you and a photo that parents will cherish forever. Available exclusively to PSPA members are downloadable PDF files that outline 10 tips for a successful picture day and draw awareness to the importance of legal compliance regarding copyright. Customize with your store name and logo to make it easier than ever for parents to order additional prints from you.

PSPA Analyzer

PSPA Grass Roots PR Program

PSPA Grass Roots Public Relations MS PowerPoint Presentation- 517K

PSPA Digital Data & Image Format Guidelines
For School Photography and Yearbook Publication for the 08/09 school year. Here's a helpful Comparison Chart of the changes between the 07/08 and 08/09 school years.