PPA MERITS AND DEGREES
You can earn PPA MERITS attending special Educational Events in Virginia.
Our 3-day PhotoConnect annual convention earns a PPA merit.
PPA one-day events across the state in spring and fall will earn you a merit.
Our Extra Day for Pay full-day speakers will qualify for a merit.
When looking to earn a Photographic Craftsman degree, 25 merits is your goal. You'll need a combination of 13 Speaking merits and 12 additional merits (Speaking, Exhibition, and/or Service).
When looking to earn a Master of Photography degree, 25 merits is your goal. You'll need a combination of 13 Exhibition merits and 12 additional merits (Speaking, Exhibition, and/or Service). Master of Wedding Photography and Master Artist degrees have the same requirements, with the exhibition merits from that specific category of image competition.
For more information about PPA degrees, please visit
https://www.ppa.com/credentials-mem/ degrees
So, your participation is KEY not only to earning degrees but to getting the most out of being a member in the association! Your District Director can help you with any questions regarding earning your credits.