IPQB Members
All IPQB members contribute on a voluntary basis. The International Photography Qualification Board offers different types of memberships, which are listed below.
Active Board Members
Active members are elected during the general meeting and hold the right to vote on all major decisions within the board. They can be individuals or representatives of a sponsoring organization. To attain the status of an active member, individuals must have contributed actively and effectively to one or more IPQB working groups over an extended period.
Supporting Board Members
Supporting members are typically individuals who can hold either active or passive membership status. Supporting members are exempt from paying a membership fee.
Sponsoring Board Members
Sponsoring members are typically organizations that wish to support IPQB and its objectives through membership fees. These may include training providers, end users, or companies involved in photography, equipment manufacturing, and related services.
Additional Information
Frequently Asked Questions
How Can You Become a Member of the IPQB?
You can apply for membership or sponsorship at any time (a corresponding application form is available here). As an active member, you are expected to dedicate approximately ten days a year to contributing to IPQB activities—participating in one or more working groups of your choice. Preference will be given to new members with experience in training photography professionals.
Which Different Types of Membership Are Available at the IPQB?
All IPQB® members contribute on a voluntary basis. The International Photography Qualification Board offers the following types of membership:
Active Board Members
Active members are elected during the general meeting and hold voting rights on all major decisions within the association. An active member can be an individual or a representative of a sponsoring organization. To achieve active member status, one must have contributed actively and productively to one or more IPQB working groups over an extended period.
Supporting Board Members
Supporting members are generally individuals. They can hold either active or passive member status. Supporting members are not required to pay a membership fee.
Sponsoring Board Members
Sponsoring members are typically organizations that support IPQB and its objectives through membership fees. These may include training providers, end users, or companies involved in photography, equipment manufacturing, and related services.
Why Become a Financially Supporting (Sponsoring) Member of the IPQB?
At IPQB, we focus on developing and managing standard curricula for photography professionals (Certified Professional Photographer Programs). This includes designing certification exams based on the IPQB curricula and ensuring the professional quality of photography training. The IPQB itself does not directly conduct training or exams but establishes examination rules and regulations, grants licenses to training course providers and certification bodies, and defines and monitors the necessary processes. All IPQB activities are voluntary—active members receive no earnings or fees for their contributions.
As a financially supporting member, you gain access to a vast network of experienced photographers and educators. This network offers unique opportunities to exchange expertise, build valuable industry connections, and even identify potential employees among its members.
Financially supporting members are prominently featured on the IPQB website, including the display of their company’s logo, showcasing their affiliation with our esteemed association.
Moreover, financially supporting members are permitted to nominate a representative to participate in the association’s working groups. This allows members to introduce specific demands or suggestions for curricula development, ensuring alignment with industry needs.