:: Opportunities

Partner with the Alliance of Visual Artists (AVA), and you’ll get access to five imaging associations in one place. With our superior reach and powerful impact, there are plenty of ways to put your name in front of each photographer. Consider the following opportunities:

  • Become a corporate member: Showcase your support for the photography industry while you receive many benefits and marketing opportunities (Imaging USA tradeshow booth discounts, member mailing lists, and more).
  • Advertise in our publications: Advertise in the largest paid circulation magazine in the industry (Professional Photographer magazine) and the largest sport & event photography newsletter (SEP Action News).
  • Advertise online: Want to build brand awareness, launch a new product or service, or drive traffic online? We have the right platform for you.
  • Sponsor an educational event: Link your name with the associations’ and the event’s strong reputations.
  • Exhibit at our tradeshow: Take advantage of the unique chance to meet face-to-face with your best customers.
  • Be part of the Coupon Book: Offer special discounts to our photographer members and enjoy the increased sales. (Must be a Corporate Member)
  • Offer an Extreme Deal: Give PPA and other member photographers even more of a reason to consider your products or service. (Must be a Corporate Member)

See your opportunities in the Vendor Booklet. Download it now.


Superior Reach
Nowhere else will you gain access to five imaging associations in one place, each serving a specialized group of professionals. Imagine your presence in the minds of the following association members:

Professional Photographers of America (PPA)
In existence since 1880, PPA has an established, trustworthy reputation among members. The majority of members are small business owners doing all types of photography, primarily serving consumers directly with portraits and wedding photos. PPA also has 180 local, state and regional affiliated organizations.

Society of Sport & Event Photographers (SEP)
Members are photographers of sports tournaments and events, youth leagues, recitals, reunions, proms, and other special events.

Commercial Photographers International (CPI)
CPI is focused on serving photographers who sell products and services to businesses for advertising, media, catalogs, architecture and other commercial uses.

Evidence Photographers International Council (EPIC)
EPIC members are evidence photographers in law enforcement and other public service agencies.

Student Photographic Society (SPS)
SPS represents students and educators in 300 different colleges, universities and trade schools that offer degrees in photography.


Powerful Impact
Take a quick look at a sample of the Alliance of Visual Artists’ powerful impact in the photography market:

  • Largest group of professional photographic associations in the world: over 40,000 strong
  • One of the largest and most comprehensive photographic events in the industry: Imaging USA
  • Largest paid circulation magazine in the industry: Professional Photographer magazine
  • Largest industry newsletter to reach sport and event photographers: SEP Action News with over 7,000+ readers
  • Annually, more than 3 million visits to 6 association Web sites, the 10,000 member online forum, and 7 other Web sites, blogs, and forums
  • Almost 100,000 e-mails sent each month
  • 26 PPA Affiliate Schools for educating photographers
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