Welcome to the Professional Photographers Association of Northern Illinois website. Please take the opportunity to learn more about PPANI, and membership benefits.
PPANI, or Northern as it is better known, membership is for professional photographers, and their studio staff members, in a variety of expertise and styles, including portrait; wedding; commercial; sports; special events, sports, and electronic imaging. Members come from all over Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa and Indiana. Many companies are also members of Northern representing professional photo labs, photographic related services and products in the Midwest.
One of greatest resources Northern provides for members is the wealth of professional knowledge of its members. Many Northern members hold numerous PPA Degrees, Certified Professional Photographer status and Northern Degrees. Northern offers a wealth of professional experience, which all members can tap into to assist in expanding their photographic ability.
As a Northern member, networking with your professional peers in Illinois is a great way to learn. Developing new contacts and friendships is a real plus. Northern membership has a wide variety of individuals with many levels of expertise, where members are willing to share their knowledge with others. There are many opportunities on program days to meet and exchange ideas with other Northern members. Remember, we are all seekers of knowledge in this profession.
