Community over competition.

Supporting
the Working
Photographer

PPAQ exists to support photographers who are serious about both their craft and their business. We’re here to help build a stronger industry - together. Image © Marty Kincel
Recognition for doing things properly

Professional Standards

Membership with PPAQ shows that you’re committed to quality, professionalism, and ethical business practices - not just great images, but a great client experience. Image © Dylan Knight
Photography your clients can rely on.

Trusted Photographers

The Certified Professional Photographer (CPP) designation helps clients choose photographers who don’t just take good photos - they stand by their work, and their word. Image © Amanda Waschevski

Welcome to the Professional Photographers’ Association Queensland

- Supporting Working Photographers Since 1928 -

The Professional Photographers’ Association of Queensland (PPAQ) supports photographers who are serious about their craft and their business. Whether you’ve been in business for two or twenty years, if you care about more than just taking good photos, you’re welcome here.

WE STAND FOR...

Legacy

We honour our history, record our present, and build for the future.

Professionalism

We set and uphold high standards for photography in Queensland.

Integrity

We believe good business is built on honesty, fairness, and ethical practice.

Growth

We believe in helping photographers grow sustainable, meaningful businesses.

Community

We’re stronger together. No gatekeeping. No cliques. No egos.

Our Mission is to connect and support Queensland’s working photographers by fostering community, professionalism, and ethical business practice in the photographic industry.

WHY JOIN US?

Accountability

We stand for honesty, ethical practice, high standards and quality work.

Connection

Our bi-monthly lunch catch ups are open to all photographers.

Community

Join a network of photographers who believe in supporting each other.

Recognition

Membership signals your commitment to professionalism.

Ready to stand for professionalism in photography? Learn more about becoming a PPAQ member.

What is a CPP?

A Certified Professional Photographer (CPP) is a photographer recognised by the Professional Photographers’ Association of Queensland (PPAQ) for meeting established standards of professional practice in both photographic work and business operations.

The CPP designation demonstrates a photographer’s commitment to quality, professionalism, and ethical client service. It’s a mark of trust — showing that you don’t just deliver great images, you also run a reliable, professional business.