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The Maryland Professional
Photographers Association ( MDPPA )is an organization created by
professional photographers, run by and for professional
photographers.
Mission Statement
The MDPPA will strive to:
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Advance
photography in all its branches, as both an art and a profession
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To insist on high
ethical standards in Association members' dealings with their
clientele and with each other, consistent with the highest
professional code of conduct
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To project a
professional image of photography to the public and maintain a
program of conduct with the photographic consumers, including
education and publicity, displays and exhibits, and respectable
business relations with clientele
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To elevate the
caliber of photography achieved by the Association's members,
through ongoing educational programs that include print
competitions and critiques, seminars and workshops, and
presentations featuring professionally respected guest speakers
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To oppose
violations and infringements upon rights of professional
photographers as both individuals and members of this and other
professional associations
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To create,
foster, promote and maintain cordial relations, cooperation and
free interchange of ideas among all Association members
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To cooperate with
other organizations striving to accomplish similar purposes and
objectives.
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