How to join Qingdao Photographers Association

1. All applicants should meet one of the following basic conditions:

(1) They have been engaged in photography practice for more than 2 years with a bachelor's degree or above in photography;

(2) Having been trained in photography for more than 3 years;

(3) Having been engaged in photography practice for more than 5 years through correspondence education in photography;

(4) He has been engaged in photography practice for more than 7 years without photography education.

The "photography practice" mentioned here includes photography organization, photography creation, photography theory research, photography teaching, photo editing, book publishing and so on.

2. Applicants engaged in photography creation should meet one of the following conditions:

(1) More than two works have been selected in the National Photography Art Exhibition or China International Photography Art Exhibition sponsored by China Photographers Association;

(2) More than 4 works were selected in other national photography solicitation activities sponsored by China Photographers Association;

(3) More than two works won silver awards in the annual exhibition of group members hosted by group members of China Photographers Association;

(4) More than four works have been published in China Photography, Popular Photography and China Photography;

(5) In the photography solicitation activities sponsored by China Photography, Popular Photography, China Photography and other association media, more than four works won the prize equivalent to the third prize or more, or more than eight works won the prize equivalent to being selected (Excellence Award);

(6) More than four works won the third prize or above in Beijing Photographic Equipment City Month Competition;

(7) In the photography solicitation activity sponsored by China Photography Copyright Association, more than 4 works won the prize equivalent to the third prize or more, or more than 8 works won the prize equivalent to being selected (Excellence Award);

(8) A solo exhibition has been held by the Exhibition Center of China Photographers Association or the website of China Photographers Association;

(9) Received the title of outstanding student of Beijing Photography Correspondence College and held an online film exhibition on the website of Beijing Photography Correspondence College;

(1) His works were recommended by the International Department of China Photographers Association to participate in international film festivals and won prizes, or he was invited by foreign national cultural photography organizations to hold solo exhibitions in international exchanges;

(11) Personal photo collections edited and published by China Photography Publishing House;

(12) A seminar on personal works was organized by the Theoretical Research Office of China Photographers Association;

(13) The work won awards in other major competitions or activities, and it has certain influence in the industry.

3. Applicants engaged in theoretical research on photography should meet one of the following conditions:

(1) The photographic article has won the literary criticism award of China Federation of Literary and Art Circles;

(2) published academic monographs on related photography theories;

(3) More than 4 articles (or at least 5 words in total) have been published in China Photography, Popular Photography and China Photography;

(4) The thesis was selected into the excellent collection of national photography theory seminar organized by China Photographers Association.

4. Applicants engaged in photography education should meet one of the following conditions:

(1) Engaged in full-time photography education with intermediate or above titles;

(2) Contribute to the cultivation of photographers and have a certain influence in the industry.

5. Applicants who are engaged in photo editing and book publishing should meet one of the following conditions:

(1) They have been engaged in relevant work for more than 3 years and have intermediate titles or above;

(2) He has made contributions to photo editing and book publishing, and has a certain influence in the industry.

6. An applicant engaged in photography organization should meet one of the following conditions:

(1) He has been engaged in full-time photography organization for more than 3 years and has certain achievements;

(2) The organizational performance is outstanding and has certain influence in the industry.

7. Those who have won various awards of China Photography Awards can apply.

8. Those who have made other contributions to photography can apply.

II. Submitting materials and application procedures

1. Submitting materials

(1) Anyone who meets the above basic conditions and voluntarily joins the China Photographers Association must fill out the Application Form for Membership, and two members of the China Photographers Association shall sign the introduction opinions and sign the application form (two 2-inch standard photos of himself are required);

(2) Applicants who are engaged in photographic creation should submit 8 photographs (1 inches) of their own, as well as valid proof materials of their works' award-winning, selection and publication;

(3) Applicants engaged in theoretical research, education, photo editing and book publishing of photography should submit valid certification materials;

(4) Applicants who are engaged in photography organization work should be provided with written opinions on their work performance by the member units or relevant units of their organizations, and 8 (1-inch) photographs of themselves should be submitted;

(5) The materials provided by the applicant shall be true, effective and detailed.

2. Application procedures

(1) The applicant's materials are summarized by the members of the China Photographers Association in his region and industry, and the application form is signed and stamped with the official seal, and submitted to the China Photographers Association;

(2) The materials of the applicants of the People's Liberation Army and the Armed Police Force shall be summarized by the Pictorial Department of the People's Liberation Army newspaper, and the application shall be signed and stamped with the official seal, and submitted to the China Photographers Association;

(3) The applicant of the system directly under the central government was introduced with the signature of two directors of China Photographers Association, and the application was stamped by the unit where he worked. I submitted the materials to the Joint Department of China Photographers Association;

(4) Applicants who cannot be recommended by group members due to special reasons are introduced by two directors of China Photographers Association, and I submit the materials to the Joint Department of China Photographers Association;

(5) The membership of Hong Kong and Macao photographers shall be reviewed and recommended by the Liaison Office of the Central Committee in Hong Kong and Macao in accordance with the relevant spirit of the China Federation of Literary and Art Circles (specific measures shall be formulated separately).

III. Examination and approval methods

1. The office meeting of the Secretary General of China Photographers Association is responsible for the examination and approval of new members.

2. Examination and approval procedures:

(1) The International Liaison Department of China Photographers Association is responsible for reviewing the application materials for membership. If the application materials are not in conformity with the provisions of these Rules, the Liaison Department has the right to require the applicant to submit supplementary materials.

(2) The office meeting of the Secretary-General of China Photographers Association will consider and approve the application according to the materials submitted by the applicant and considering all aspects of the applicant's conditions (meeting the conditions specified in these Rules only means that the applicant is qualified to apply for membership).