Black & White Photography Resources > Associations

Alaska Society of Outdoor and Nature Photographers
Anchorage, AK
Educational non-profit organization dedicated to promoting public education, self-improvement, and ethics in outdoor and nature photography.

Boston West Photographic Society
Framingham, MA

Calgary Photographic Society
Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Rhyl Photographic Society
Rhyl, Denbighshire, North Wales

Southeastern Photographic Society
Atlanta, GA

The Louisville Photographic Society
Louisville, KY

Wellington Photographic Society

Aperture Foundation
New York, NY
Non-profit. Arts Institution dedicated to advancing fine photography.

Association of International Photography Art Dealers
Washington, DC
Dedicated to creating and maintaining high standards in the business of exhibiting, buying and selling photographs as art.

British Professional Photographers Associates
Rhyl, UK
For full-time or enthusiast nature or wildlife photographers.

Canadian Association of Photographers and Illustrators
Toronto, ON
The collective voice and advocate for professional photographers, illustrators and digital artists in Canada.

Danish Union of Press Photographers (Pressefotografforbundet)
Denmark
(website not in English)

International Freelance Photographers Association
Lewisville, NC
Focuses on the business aspects of photography, specifically how to make money with your camera.

Michigan Press Photographers Association

Minnesota Nature Photography Club
Woodbury, MN
Founded in 1956. Its purposes are: continuing education in the art, science and technique of nature photography; evaluation of members' photography; appreciation and enjoyment of the outdoors; and fellowship. The Club is affiliated with the Photographic Society of America (PSA) and the Twin Cities Area Council of Camera Clubs (TCACCC).

National Center for Nature Photography
Berkey, OH
Americas first and only Center totally devoted to nature photography.

Nature Photographers of the Pacific Northwest
Oregon and Washington
Shares information about nature and wildlife photography to promote the growth and development of its members.

Nature Photographic Society
Singapore
A newly registered photographic society in Singapore with the aim of creating an interest in preserving the beauty of the natural world through photography. We welcome every nature and photography enthusiast to join us in this endeavor.

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Nature Photography Club of the Nature Center at Shaker Lakes
Cleveland, Ohio
Connects people with nature through photography.

Nature Photography Society of New Zealand
Christchurch, New Zealand
A society of enthusiasts who explore and enjoy nature photography through guest lectures, field trips, exhibitions, members' showcases and social nights.

North American Nature Photography Association
Wheat Ridge, CO
Promotes the art and science of nature photography for preservation and environmental protection.

Organization for Ethical Photojournalism
The Organization of Ethical Photojournalism is a private not for profit organization established to support and inform Press Photographers and Other Photojournalists who often have little or no say in how their images are used.

Photography Center of Atlanta
Atlanta, GA

Photographic Society of America
Oklahoma City, OK
PSA is a worldwide interactive organization for anyone interested in photography, be they casual, serious amateurs or professional photographers. Individual, Camera Club, Chapter and Council members are offered a wide variety of activities: a monthly magazine, photo and digital competitions, study groups via mail and the internet, how-to programs, an annual conference and a raft of other activities and services.

Student Photography Association
Athens, GA
Supports the education of students enrolled in the BFA Photography program at the Lamar Dodd School of Art.

The American Society of Media Photographers
Philadelphia, Pa
A resource for community, culture, commerce and publications relating to publication photography.

The Canadian Association for Photographic Art
Chilliwack, BC
To promote the art of photography throughout Canada and the world, and to further public interest therein.

The Carolinas’ Nature Photographers Association
Williston, SC
Founded in 1992 as a non-profit organization with this mission to promote nature photography in the Carolinas.

The Center for Photography at Woodstock
Woodstock, NY
An artistic home for contemporary creative photography with programs and services for artists.

The Northern Photographic Center
Finland
Regional photographic center established in 1987 to operate in the northern regions of Finland.

The Photographic Historical Society of Canada
Toronto, ON
Objectives: advance the knowledge of, and interest in, the history of photography, particularly Canadian photography.

The Photographic Resource Center at Boston University
Boston, MA
Non-profit. Serves as a forum explore and interpret new works, ideas, and methods in photography and related media.

The Professional Wedding and Portrait Photographers
United Kingdom (various regions)
Dedicated to providing quality training and mentoring to all that ask in Professional Photography

Wedding & Portrait Photographers International
Santa Monica, CA
Provides exclusive information, industry resources, business programs and professional services.