The Visual History of Higher Education
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Dean Cynda Ann Johnson by Jim Stroup, Virginia Tech
Mission Statement
The UPAA is an international organization of college and university photographers concerned with the application and practice of photography as it relates to the higher education setting.
Our organization is committed to photographic excellence through continuing education and networking with our professional colleagues.
President's Message
Glenn Carpenter, UPAA President
Moraine Valley Community College
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The University Photographers’ Association of America for 50 years has served to promote the university photographer and university photography. We do this in a variety of ways, from annual symposiums to monthly competitions.
As a member of this fine organization you will have access to an unmatched knowledge base from around the world, your fellow members.
We gather annually to learn, network, and hone our skills through a variety of activities, speakers, and hands on workshops. This gathering, known as the Symposium, is held in June at a different campus around the country.
Members receive our newsletter, The Contact Sheet, three times a year. You also have access to our surveys, which include an annual salary survey and other relevant topics to the university photographer. Our listserv allows you to ask a question and receive several answers with in minutes and our competitions help maintain the creative edge. We also have agreements with major camera manufactures that provide discounts only available to our membership.
I hope that you will take a look around, see the quality of work, and make the decision to join us. We are a diverse group from public, private, secular and religious institutions from across the globe.
If you have any questions do not hesitate to email me. |
What Others Are Saying
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"It's a fantastic organization and a great resource. I like how people are willing to share their knowledge. I've always been a proponent of that. I learned Photoshop from some people that were willing to go, "Hey, we've learned to do this, let us show you how." We're all in this together, let's help each other produce the best work we can." Jim Stroup, 2010 UPAA Photographer of the Year
Virginia Tech |
