Join SWPP USA Membership

Join the SWPP today

Open to all photographers throughout the world.


We would like to extend an invitation for you to consider joining The Society of Wedding and Portrait Photographers, and for that purpose we have prepared an exclusive offer for you.
You can try us out for 30 day free of charge .

The SWPP is one of the world’s largest organisations for pro and aspiring photographers. Members receive a range of benefits to help them in their careers and businesses. Members have access to our photographic Forum, comprehensive business listing on our web site, online photographic gallery, Professional Imagemaker magazine and a great deal more photo services.


The online communities continues to be the corner stone for advice on equipment, photographic techniques and business suggestions. We also host a range of monthly and annual competitions which you can enter whilst on your trial period.

Members Benefits

Could you be the next Photographer of the Year?
By entering the members exclusive free to enter international Monthly Image Competition, you can put your images forward to the annual Photographer of the Year competition.
Not only could you scoop the grand award but you could also win £1,000s of photographic prizes.

Continue your professional development
One of the most popular benefits of membership is our mentoring programme. Each mentoring report will include suggestions on how to improve your photography,
that the mentors believe will take your photography to the next level.

Photographic Webinars
Take your photography to the next level with The Society of Photographers exclusive webinars.
From building your photo business, making the most out of your social media profiles, learning new lighting techniques to colour management.
We have a webinar to help you develop your skills. Watch our previous photo webinars online today.

Connect with our Community
On our Forum and Private Facebook Group. Thousands of photographers network on these vibrant and active online communities to share their knowledge and experiences.

Photography Magazine
The world-renowned photography magazine, Professional Imagemaker, will be sent direct to your door bi-monthly or online via digital edition. The magazine is full of inspiration, ‘how to’ articles, articles on taking your business forward and getting the most out of your photography.

Save money
We have teamed up with many photography service providers to save you money. Whether it's saving you money on your insurance or photo editing software, you can easily save more than the cost of you annual membership by taking advantage of these offers.

Website Listing
Our dedicated team work hard behind the scenes to keep photographers at the top of search engines. By being listed on our website(s), you will have a greater exposure to new clients and expand your marketing to new areas. Listings include online gallery, website link, social media links, biography, profile image and much more.

Apply for qualifications
Gain internationally recognised accreditation for your talent.

Multiple levels of qualifications available: Licentiate, Associate and Fellow.

Use of logos
Once you become a member you can display The Society of Wedding and Portrait Photographers logo on your website and stationary, this will give your clients more confidence knowing you part of an international photographic organisation.

London Photo Convention
20% off London Photo Convention tickets.

Plus much more!

Open to all photographers throughout the world.

What our members say

"The best thing that I did when I started in photography was to join the SWPP, an organization that caters for ALL photographers at all stages of their careers."

"The Societies is an amazing organization that provides so much for all those willing to participate. I love the competitions, the forum and especially the Convention."

"I could write a list as long as my arm, so many benefits with membership, one great thing is that I now have photography friends all over the world thanks to the SWPP."

"After being a member of the SWPP for the last 10 years, it is with great pleasure that I look forward to being part of their exciting future. The training and mentoring is second to none and I have always enjoyed helping photographers to reach for excellence."