Professional Photographers of America

[ethanz]

I had a friend suggest I join http://www.ppa.com/ for the insurance/protection and resources/education they offer. Is anyone else part of it? What do you think about it? As I do more photo jobs I think the insurance and protection they offer will be important and I'm not quite sure where else I would get it.

Thanks

 

[Mt Spokane Photography]

Its your money, you can likely buy insurance for much less.

https://www.yelp.com/biz/professional-photographers-of-america-atlanta

 

[ethanz]

Hmm thanks Spokane. My friend was a pro for many years and was part of them, but maybe they've changed since he retired.

I'd still like to hear from others, but if indeed they aren't the best, who else can you get insurance for equipment and liability and indemnity that isn't through home owners policy?

 

[unfocused]

Unless you do not own a home, is there a reason not to buy through your homeowner's policy?

It's going to be the cheapest option if you do not earn the majority of your income from photography. It may even be the cheapest option if you earn the majority of your income from photography.

 

[ethanz]

I thought I've seen on here people say its best to not insure your equipment through home owners policy because they can say its really part of a business?

 

[awinphoto]

I've been shooting professionally for 15 years and I've never been a fan of them... Just a bunch of people who like bragging on themselves and whatnot... Others like it and love it.. If you pay enough money and time into their organization, you can earn titles like certified or master or whatever... To me it's just another pay to play organization.