The only UK association exclusive to full-time professional photographers
www.thempa.com
Focus on Imaging, NEC Stand Q24 March 6th-9th 2011
THE MPA has grown since its foundation in 1952 into Britain’s largest association exclusively for full-time, qualified professional photographers. No other ‘letters after your name’ offer the same assurance of a genuine professional qualification to the public. That’s because MPA is the only UK body exclusive to full time professional photographers. Bonus: register for free membership of Wedding & Portrait Photographers International once you are an MPA member!
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YOURSELF to the benefits of a professional Association. YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY to thousands of potential clients through MPA’s new for 2011 website and marketing initiatives.
CONVERT YOUR RAW
Join Cherubs – the UK’s longest running baby photography programme
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Cherub of the Year wins £1,000!
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Postcodes available nationwide Become a Cherubs Partner and drive valuable extra portrait sittings to your studio. All leads are provided by Bounty UK and are postcode exclusive; check if
yours is still available. Cherubs is a great way to increase your portrait business, starting with baby sittings, which you can then turn into family sittings. Become the exclusive Cherubs Photographer in your area.
Talk to the Cherubs team at the MPA Stand Q24 for full details.
MPA/Fujifilm Wedding & Portrait Awards 2011
FUJIFILM is partnering the MPA to create national Wedding & Portrait Awards for the coming year, continuing the sponsoship provided by rivals Kodak for the last few years. This consumer-oriented promotion offers two judging rounds and two £1,000 cash prizes for clients, titles and trophies for photographers. Professionals – collect your entry forms from Stand Q24 at Focus.
Joe Buissink UK tour – March 2011 Top US wedding photographer Joe Buissink tours the UK with Graphistudio and MPA. For last minute bookings speak to Reception on the MPA stand.
Meet MPA at PhotoVision 2011 Roadshows, 11am-6pm, entry free
Edinburgh Royal Highland – March 29 Sopwell House Herts – April 27 Man. United Stadium – May 17 Coventry Ricoh Arena – June 14 Royal Windsor Racecourse – June 29 Bristol Ashton Gate Stadium – July 19 Dublin Croke Park – September 6 Brand’s Hatch Kent – October 18 London Royal Hort. Halls – Nov 15
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TALENT as a full-time, profitable professional photographer into a lifetime business career. Participate in the MPA qualifications structure and progess from new recruit to Licentiate, Associateship and perhaps one day the ultimate accolade of Fellowship.
JOIN the MPA at Focus on Imaging or call 01325 356555 for your membership information pack.
Unique benefits of MPA membership
• Use of MPA Qualified Professional Photographer logo, exclusive to full-time qualified professionals
• Earn Qualifications and the Diploma in Professional Photographic Practice
• Regional meetings, free mentoring, seminars, and awards throughout the country
• Enter the UK’s most prestigious national Annual Awards
• Become a Credit Card merchant at the lowest costs and charges
• Be part of prestige national bridal magazine promotions
• MPA website & blogs to present your wedding photography to brides, showcase your awards and qualifications successes and promote professional status
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