Rules and Code of Conduct

1. NAME OF ASSOCIATION.
The Society of Wedding and Portrait Photographers'' (here in after referred to as ``The Society'') & The British Professional Photographers Associates.

2. OBJECTS.
The objects of the SWPP & BPPA shall be to provide co-operation between and act generally in the common interest of the Members in all matters concerning their photography and to give assistance to individual members where appropriate.

3. RULES of MEMBERSHIP.
(a) Membership of the society shall be open to persons who are engaged in the full time or semi professional photography, or as shall be accepted into membership by the secretary of SWPP & BPPA.
(b) A member may withdraw from the SWPP & BPPA by giving three months clear notice in writing , to the secretary, such notice shall not be deemed to have been received unless posted by recorded delivery or receipt is acknowledge by the secretary in writing . On expiry of such notice such members shall forfeit all benefits and interest in the society as from that date, but shall be liable for any unsatisfied dues or commitments towards the society including full memberships fees for the year in which the resignation becomes effective.
(c) All members agree to abide by the Rules and Code of conduct of the SWPP & BPPA.

CODE of CONDUCT
Members of The society of Wedding and Portrait Photographers are governed by the code of conduct of the Society. The clauses given below indicate the general standard of conduct to which members must adhere in carrying out there professional duties. The SWPP & BPPA has power at its absolute discretion to expel or to suspend from membership any member guilty of dishonourable conduct prejudicially affecting his professional status or the reputation of the SWPP & BPPA or for his failure to adhere to the code of conduct published by the SWPP & BPPA.

Every member shall at all times present himself , his photography services, in such a manner as will uphold and dignify his professional status and the reputation of the SWPP.& BPPA

Every member shall exercise all reasonable skill, care and diligence in the discharge of the duties agreed to be performed by him giving consideration to the requirements of the client.

Any member being an employee shall not undertake photographic work outside his own organisation without notifying or obtaining permission from his employer.

A member shall not attempt to supplant another member by means of a reduction of fees.
In whatever capacity a member may be engaged he shall act in a just and faithful manner towards clients, employers, employees and towards others with whom his work is connected and towards other members.

No work shall be undertaken by a member acting by as a consultant or practitioner on the invitation of a prospective client without a proper fee.

A member, on being approached or being instructed to proceed with any photographic service upon which he is aware another member is engaged, shall notify the fact to such other member.

A member will not lay claim to any qualification that has not been properly achieved.

Print competition:

The competition is open to all members

Images submitted for competition may be used for promotional use by the SWPP & BPPA, unless otherwise agreed in advance.

The SWPP 2008 Convention was an outstanding success,
we have 241 days to get ready for the 2009 convention - which starts on January 14, 2009

Photo Quote: When I'm ready to make a photograph, I think I quite obviously see in my minds eye something that is not literally there in the true meaning of the word. I'm interested in something which is built up from within, rather than just extracted from without. - Ansel Adams