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Joining, renewing and membership benefits
How do I join?
You can join by completing the online application form on our website. Once your application is approved, you will receive a welcome email with further instructions.
How do I renew my membership?
Membership renewal is automatic and will renew until you log in to your member dashboard and click cancel.
How do I cancel my membership?
To cancel your membership, log in to your account and navigate to the membership section. Follow the cancellation instructions there.
How do I upgrade or downgrade my membership level?
Log in to the members area and open the membership section. You can compare Standard and Professional plans, choose monthly or yearly billing, and complete secure checkout to upgrade. To move to a lower tier or stop automatic renewal, use the membership section and follow the instructions there.
What is the Arbitration Service benefit for?
The Arbitration Service provides professional dispute resolution support for the photography industry. It helps you resolve disagreements with clients or other parties in a structured way, as an alternative to going straight to court.
What is the IAFP SEO Audit benefit for?
The IAFP SEO Audit analyses your website's search performance and gives you actionable recommendations to improve visibility and attract more client enquiries from Google and other search engines.
What is the Debt Collection Service benefit for?
The Debt Collection Service helps you recover unpaid client invoices for your photography work. It is a professional recovery service for outstanding balances, available according to your membership tier.
What is the Website Hosting benefit for?
Website Hosting gives you professional hosting for your photography website, including SSL, backups, and support—so your portfolio stays online, secure, and reliable.
What is the Contract Generator benefit for?
The Contract Generator lets you create professional photography contracts for weddings, portraits, and commercial work, with clear terms for you and your clients.
Can I sign up for free if I only want a directory listing?
Yes. Anyone can register on the Free plan, which includes a listing in our Find a Photographer directory. Choose Free when you join, then complete your profile so you appear correctly in search. Free membership also includes other entry-level benefits (such as competition entry); you can upgrade to a paid plan whenever you want fuller professional benefits.
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