Benefits of Membership
Professional, enthusiast or both – if you are a photographer the Guild can help you to get the most from your camera in a friendly and supportive way, saving you £££'s in the process !!!
(Please note that qualifications from other respectable organisations are transferable on a like for like basis!)
It's the people behind the camera that matter most to us hence we offer a very friendly and supportive approach with 'bespoke' advice in many instances.
Established professional photographers can benefit from our advertising campaigns, business based support and discounts, free legal advice service, bridal database, accounting services and more, whilst for those starting out we are an invaluable source of learning.
Our membership includes full and part-time professional photographers committed to delivering the highest standards to their customers, distinguished social photographers of many years standing and enthusiasts who are involved with photography simply because they 'love it', and aspiring photographers who can benefit from the experience of our established members.
As a member of the Guild you will enjoy many benefits including -
- Full access to the private areas of this website with its private Forum facility for networking and more.
- Strong support and very personal attention – We usually provide 'bespoke' answers to any questions or issues you raise.
- Access to what we believe is the best value comprehensive photographic insurance in the country. The Guild has a 'specially discounted' members rate with www.infocusinsurance.co.uk which will save you £££'s! Some members have saved over £400 by transferring to our policy scheme from other companies and all new members will get a voucher offering an extra £20 off their already exceptional prices!
- Access to the largest discount scheme in the Country. These discounts apply to all aspects of your life not just photography. Many High Street names offer a discount including PC World, Jessops, the AA and RAC, Thomas Cook and many many more. Some car companies such as Mercedes, and supermarkets such as ASDA & Sainsbury's also support us. In total there are over 22,500 retailers on the scheme, most offering you at least a 10% discount (along with special offers not available to the public). Furthermore, we can ask any local companies you use regulary to join the scheme. This is capable of saving you over £1000 per year (£1000's if you make a major purchase such as a car)!
- Each new member will get a '40% off' voucher worth up to £190 off an order from One Vision Imaging (www.onevisionimaging.com) .
- Access to the highly regarded Guild qualification programme witha free initial submission worth £30.
- Access to initial free legal-advice facility from our highly regarded legal team specialising in Commercial Law. Their other services include a free business health check worth £200 and free contracts of employment audits.
- We operate marketing campaigns promoting members interests.
- Free business listings on the Guild websites under the photographic categories you choose (www.photoguild.co.uk & www.perfectdaydirectory.co.uk).
- A personalised critique service plus one to one training & mentoring programmes
- A minimum of 20% off courses at the highly acclaimed Blackthorne School who we work very closely with (www.photography-courses.com) and 10% off courses with Damian McGillicuddy.
- Opportunities to 'Accompany a Master Craftsman' at a wedding or shoot.
- Free photographic advice from experienced photographers
- Use of Guild logos
- Free advice on how to promote or diversify your business
- Free downloads including sample Contracts & Terms & Conditions (which would cost you around £1000 to be drawn up by a solicitor).
- Access to an amazing value Guild book-keeping or accounting service
- Regular competitions with great prizes
We aim to help, explain and assist you get the best out of your membership – for your benefit & in a friendly way!
If you want to know more about any of the above or what the Guild can do for you please get in touch and we'll be happy to help (please see the Contact page for the options of how to get in touch)
Most of these benefits are exclusive to Guild members and all of them are subject to change as they are constantly kept under review for both quality and value, plus circumstances change. Some items do incur extra costs with the Guild or the supplier so if you need to know more please ask. We are also constantly looking to enhance our range of exclusive services and are open to suggestions and requests if you have any.
