Week 6 visit

Week 6 - Aaron K /AIPA

What is the AIPA?

- The Advertising and Illustrative Photographers Association (AIPA) was founded in the spring of 1978 by a small group of Auckland photographers who felt there was a need for more communication with regard to issues specific to commercial photography. This founding group knew that people working in the advertising and editorial fields were very individualistic characters (i.e. non-joiners of traditional groups) so the rules and aims of the association were framed to allow for that independence and to concentrate only on these areas of the photographic industry. 

The original aims of the association include:

• To promote higher standards in commercial photography.
• To advance and sponsor advertising and illustrative photography as a means of communication and expression.
• To actively assist those people working in these areas whose ideals are sympathetic to those of the association through publications, workshops, exhibitions and other means.
• To promote and cultivate public interest in photography both as an art form and a communication medium.

- Alongside these original aims the AIPA has evolved to incorporate additional areas of focus. 

Of primary concern is the issue of copyright. AIPA has determined to become a strong advocate for law change in this area, as well as supporting photographers in their individual decisions to contract out of the current copyright law. AIPA has drawn up standard terms and conditions and a licence form for use by all photographers in order to facilitate this. 

Education for current and future photographers has also become a priority for the AIPA. Informative and inspirational seminars are now a regular part of the yearly calendar for members, and are also open to all photographers at a slightly higher fee. 

Taken from AIPA website: http://www.aipa.org.nz/About/Association-History/

What are benifits of joining AIPA as an emerging photographer?

There are a range of benifits of joining The AIPA :

WEB SITE

A powerful source of local and international contact, the AIPA web site attracts over 5000 visitors each and every month. Members receive a free directory listing, plus portfolio and profile pages with links to their web site.

JOB REFERRALS AND LEADS

Enquiries to the association for referrals are passed directly on to the membership, resulting in new assignments and clients for members. 

PRO PHOTOGRAPHER MAGAZINE

All members receive a free subscription to Pro Photographer magazine. Published bi-monthly by Kowhai Media, Pro Photographer celebrates great photography created by professionals across a broad range of disciplines.

THE PHOTOGRAPHER'S MAIL

AIPA members also receive a free subscription to The Photographer's Mail. Published bi-monthly by Parkside Media, TPM covers all aspects of the New Zealand photographic industry.

PRIVATE FORUMS

Automatic subscription to the online discussion forums of the association, providing timely information and private communication for all members.

RECIPROCAL NZ ASSOCIATION RIGHTS

Members are invited to attend meetings and events hosted by the NZIPP. 

INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

Links with other national and international industry associations around the world. 

DISPUTE SUPPORT

Members gain support and advice for disputes with clients and competitors. 

LEGAL SUPPORT (Litigation and Intellectual Property Rights)

Free initial consultation with the AIPA lawyers, Clendons. 

DISCOUNTED SERVICES

Members receive significant discounts for AIPA seminars and events, business insurance (via Rothbury), computer software, data recovery, online portfolios, publications, studio rental, storage units, and courier services, plus special promotional and advertising opportunities. These discounts can equate to more than the membership costs in any one year.

FORMS AND SYSTEMS

Business forms and systems developed by the AIPA are available to members free of charge. 

STUDENT AND ASSISTANT SUPPORT

Providing industry support to training institutions, graduating students, and photographic assistants. 

SEMINARS AND PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

Occasional seminars with local and international guest speakers provide opportunities for ongoing education and business development. 

LIBRARY

Members gain access to a comprehensive collection of books covering a range of subjects that are of specific interest to professional photographers (including retouching, lighting, pricing, copyright, licensing, marketing and publishing).