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I'm not really "in the know" when it comes to photography organizations but I do know about PPA.
I have a question...This is a legitimately serious organization, correct? I mean, when you sign up they give you "free" equipment insurance and whatnot so that's just what I assume.
However, it seems kind of like an "everybody gets a gold star" organization at the same time, which confuses me. I see so many photographers in this area (and the state in general) who are either certified/master something or other/or they are on some kind of committee. And some of these photographers aren't even that incredible compared to other less qualified (obscure and unknown) photographers whose work seems to leaps ahead.
Is PPA just very traditional? I see that a lot of the awards and such are given to photographers who are either very traditional - think Olan Mills - or kind of kitsch. I rarely ever see someone who is very innovative or just...incredible...with these high honors. Is it kind of like a "pay $200 for a college degree" kind of thing?
I'm not trying to put anyone down. It's just confusing how so many brilliant photographers slip through the cracks while so many others get so much apparent praise.
I have a question...This is a legitimately serious organization, correct? I mean, when you sign up they give you "free" equipment insurance and whatnot so that's just what I assume.
However, it seems kind of like an "everybody gets a gold star" organization at the same time, which confuses me. I see so many photographers in this area (and the state in general) who are either certified/master something or other/or they are on some kind of committee. And some of these photographers aren't even that incredible compared to other less qualified (obscure and unknown) photographers whose work seems to leaps ahead.
Is PPA just very traditional? I see that a lot of the awards and such are given to photographers who are either very traditional - think Olan Mills - or kind of kitsch. I rarely ever see someone who is very innovative or just...incredible...with these high honors. Is it kind of like a "pay $200 for a college degree" kind of thing?
I'm not trying to put anyone down. It's just confusing how so many brilliant photographers slip through the cracks while so many others get so much apparent praise.