Why should you consider student membership with IFPO?
IFPO is over 90,000 members strong and is recognized and accepted in more than 143 countries. IFPO membership gives you the affiliation, support and credentials you need to get you and your camera where you want to go. The strong IFPO organization carries the weight to pave the way for individual photographers and journalists to succeed by supporting each other and sharing true-life success stories.
REMARKABLY EFFECTIVE, PROVEN PROGRAMS
- That help you gain access with your camera
- Help you get published
- Help grow your portfolio
MAKE MONEY WITH IFPO
Many members participate in IFPO money-making programs to “jump start” a sideline income from photography without changing their current jobs. Others who are already making money in photography use IFPO programs to make their photography and journalism income grow even faster.
GET PUBLISHED
IFPO membership ensures you the opportunity to get your photos and articles considered for publication in Today’s Photographer International magazine. Getting published helps aspiring professionals to build a portfolio of tear sheets and publishing credits quickly and easily – the key to making money with your camera. If you’ve never been published or need a more impressive publication to add to your portfolio, this could be your chance of a lifetime. Viewing our magazine will hopefully educate and inspire you with stories and photos from people just like you!
ONE-TIME FEE TO JOIN
Other press credential companies charge yearly membership. Our membership is a one-time fee, which provides access to all our press credentials.
WORLDWIDE EXPOSURE AND UNIVERSAL ACCEPTANCE
International divisions and affiliates of IFPO have been organized to better serve large groups of photographers who are concentrated in specific locales around the world. Divisions are operating in Chile, Thailand, India, Denmark, Japan, and Puerto Rico.
FULL-SERVICE HEADQUARTERS
The IFPO headquarters maintains a business office, which is fully staffed five days a week for the benefit of the members. Membership and program records are electronically managed and updated daily. Customer service telephone number is widely published and available to every IFPO member.
Join IFPO lifetime membership program at our special discounted student rate to take advantage of our various certified programs!
The International Freelance Photographers Organization (IFPO) was founded in 1984. Now, thirty-eight years and over 90,000 members later, the original mission of IFPO — to be the primary source of support for the universe of freelance photographers — has stood the test of time and has grown beyond the wildest imaginations of the original founders. Now, journalists and other media professionals are also taking advantage of IFPO’s Programs.