1. CPP Liaisons 2018

2. CPP Mission Statement:
To acknowledge and validate a consistent standard by which professional photographers can achieve and maintain a recognizable mark of excellence.
What Is Certification?
The certification of specialized skill-sets affirms a knowledge and experience base for practitioners in a particular field, their employers, and the public at large. Certification represents a declaration of a particular individual's professional competence. Certifications exists in many professions (i.e. CPA, CAE)
Certification Contact:
Questions? Contact us at
Phone:
Julia Boyd, CAE: Director of Certification Odessa Sabado: Certification Coordinator
Phone: x Phone: x 278

3. CPP Liaisons What is a Certification Liaison?
Certification Liaisons know the certification program inside and out. The liaison acts as a spokesperson for certification, assisting candidates and existing certified photographers as an expert and source of information. Liaisons must maintain their certification and PPA Membership and are entrusted with responsibilities to the committee to maintain the integrity of the program.
What are the benefits to being a Certification Liaison?
Certification Liaisons promote certification and administer the certification program under the credentialing standards set by the Institute for Credentialing Excellence (ICE). In return, Certification Liaisons are recognized publicly as liaisons and receive service merits if they are active members of the Professional Photographers of America (PPA).

4. Requirements Proctor one exam each year…and earn your merits!
Send exam packet back to PPA in a timely manner
Allow your contact information to be listed online
Display CPP designation on business website and/or social media accounts
Uphold the standard of excellence associated with Certification by displaying only current work which is representative of the CPP designation on professional business websites
Maintain the confidentiality of all privileged information regarding the Certification program. This includes but is not limited to:
Maintaining the integrity and proprietary nature of the CPP process
Not proctoring exams for family members or any candidate related to the proctor without another Liaison present
Not participating in the development of other photographic related Certification programs

5. Other Duties and Responsibilities
Endeavor to understand the CPP program and process and be able to explain all aspects to candidates, consumers, and existing certified photographers.
Join the CPP Liaison Facebook page.
Recruit and assist candidates through the certification process.
Promote the CPP program on a local and state level to photographers.
Act as the primary source of information for answers regarding certification.
Understand that liaisons are accountable to PPA, CPPs, and candidates and provide feedback and reporting when necessary.
Communicate with PPA through the proper channels when questions arise that can't be answered by a Certification Liaison.
Work cohesively with other Liaisons in my area if applicable.
Present the CPP Award at state conventions to highlight certification if needed.
Be positive 

6. CPP Program Updates

7. NEW FOR 2018 3 new exam versions and new test specs
Questions and answers have been updated, according to updated reference materials
Spanish translation of the exam and test specifications
Removal of guide numbers in Lighting
Removal of “Knowledge of the various capture media (compact flash, write speed, micro drives, etc.)” in Image Capture and Output

8. CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER (CPP)
2018 Exam References
London, Stone & Upton. Photography. 2013, 2017 (11th or 12th edition)
Long. Complete Digital Photography (8th edition)
Hirsch. Light and Lens: Photography in the Digital Age (2nd edition)
Zucker. Portrait Photography Handbook
Box. Guide to Posing for Portrait Photographers
Hunter, Biver & Fuqua. Light Science and Magic: An Introduction to Photographic Lighting (5th edition)
Valenzuela. Picture Perfect Practice: A Self-Training Guide to Mastering the Challenges of Taking World-Class Photographs
Marks, MINE, Origin, Sutton. Color Harmony Compendium: A Complete Color Reference for Designers of All Types (NEW)
14 references down to 8

9. NEW FOR 2018 Addition of Online CEU component for Recertification
A max of 5 CEUs from PPA online content
PPAedu & Photovision
.25 Unit = For each PPAedu and Photovision viewed
.25 CEUs for each hour of content

10. NEW FOR 2018 Liaison information online
with any updates
2018 listings will list city, state, phone and
New Website in 2018!
Familiarize yourself with the new site and where things are located!

11. How to Become a Certified Professional Photographer
Declare
Direct candidates to fill out the candidacy application. The form itself, fees, timelines, and all certification-related information including lots of FAQs can be found on: ppa.com/cpp.   
PPA Membership is required to declare candidacy
Take the Exam (In Person or Online)
All candidates have access to our Exam Overview & Resources page, which includes:
Candidates need to register for the CPP Exam at least five business days prior to the exam date. They can register by completing the form at ppa.com/cpp/exam.
Image Submission
Image Submission takes place five times per year and is open to current candidates who have passed the CPP Exam. There is plenty of information on our Image Submission Overview & Resources page.
Test Specifications
Suggested Reading
Practice Tests
Flash cards
Prep Class Information
More!

12. The Application Process
CPP Candidacy is valid for a period of two (2) years from the date processed
The application fee is $200. This fee is non-refundable and can be paid by credit card online by completing the form here: Declare My Candidacy
If an individual takes the exam prior to declaring his or her candidacy, the score will be withheld until he or she declares. The candidacy period will be adjusted to begin on the exam date.
Candidates can take the exam as many times as needed (once every 30 days) during their candidacy period
Candidates must pass the CPP Exam in order to be eligible to submit their portfolio for Image Submission
Candidates have the three (3) opportunities to successfully pass the Image Submission requirement. If after the third attempt a candidate does not pass the Image Submission, he or she can opt for re-candidacy for a $100 fee. The Re-candidacy period will last for one consecutive year and will allow three (3) additional Image Submission opportunities.

13. 2018 Image Submission Dates
Five Image Submission periods per year, each opened for two weeks at a time:
Friday, February 2nd 12PM (noon) ET–  Friday, February 16th 12PM (noon) ET
Friday, March 30th 12PM (noon ET  –  Friday, April 13th 12PM (noon) ET
Friday, June 1st 12PM (noon) ET –  Friday, June 15th 12PM (noon) ET
Friday, August 3rd 12PM (noon) ET –  Friday, August 17th 12PM (noon) ET
Friday, October 5th 12PM (noon) ET – Friday, October 19th 12PM (noon) ET

14. Recertification
Once a member has earned the CPP designation, he or she will need to recertify every three years to keep it current.
To recertify, 15 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are required or re-examination, along with a payment of $100. The $100 recertification fee is waived if any of the following requirements are met:
CPP has attended Imaging USA for the past three consecutive years in a row
CPP is an Elite or Elite Plus Member
The CEU system involved in the CPP recertification process is there to encourage CPPs to continue their journey in photography education and professional development. By participating in continuing education, CPPs help to raise the bar of our industry.

15. Recertification Continuing Education Unit Table
Units
Continuing Education Units Earned When Attending 8
Imaging USA
International Convention (at least 3 days) 5
Affiliate School Program lasting at least 4 days
Teaching or speaking at any PPA affiliated seminar/workshop lasting 3 or more days*
* maximum of 5 CEUs may be submitted for speaking engagements 4
Any multi-day face-to-face photography education program (does not have to PPA Affiliated) 3
Affiliate School Program lasting at least 2 days
Teaching or speaking at any PPA affiliated seminar/workshop lasting 2 or more days 1
Any multi-day face-to-face photography industry seminars or workshops lasting 6 or more hours
Teaching or speaking at any PPA affiliated seminar/workshop lasting 1 day or less
0.50
Any face-to-face professional development program lasting 4 to 6 hours
0.25
Any face-to-face professional development program lasting 1 to 3 hours
Viewing of PPAedu and/Photovision videos* (1 hour of content = .25)
*maximum of 5 CEUs may be submitted for online education

16. CPP Liaison Toolkit
Liaisons have access to the CPP Liaison Toolkit found under the CPP Liaison Resource section of ppa.com/cpp
CPP Candidate Fact Sheet
CPP Image Submission Requirements
Links to downloadable Video Material
CPP Test Specifications
CPP PowerPoint to use in Presentations
Liaison Signature
CPP Image Submission Definitions

17. Social Media Tips
Use your social media accounts and website to promote CPP and your position as a CPP Liaison!
Don't give an opinion as to whether an image will or will not pass Certification image submission. Rather, give constructive critiques for improvement or words of encouragement. A good rule of thumb is to refrain from using the words 'pass or fail' in your critiques.
Comment constructively when asked. A good rule is to start with a positive statement.
Avoid 'ego' banter.
Be the ripple of genuine  'positive' on a site.
Don't leak or even suggest topics or changes that are being considered within the liaison meetings.
Do bring any concerns to staff or the Certification Committee. Do not use social media to voice your concerns. Instead, please bring them to staff or the Committee.

18. Spread the Word about CPP!
Schedule your CPP Exam as soon as possible
Promote your CPP Exam
Get involved with your Local Affiliate
Give the CPP Award at photographic competitions
Mentor a CPP Candidate
Teach a Super 1 Day Class about a relevant CPP topic
Write a newsletter about CPP for your local guild
Distribute the CPP Candidate Fact Sheet at local guild meetings
Use the Liaison PowerPoint in the Toolkit to give a presentation
Work with convention chairs to recognize CPPs at banquets
Participate on theLoop
Share CPP Videos on social media
Be knowledgeable about the program by checking out our CPP FAQs

19. Stay Connected
Remember that as a CPP Liaison you have access to network of professional peers. Connect with your fellow Liaisons on the CPP Liaison Facebook Group and on the CPP Community on theLoop.
Also, be on the look out for your CPP Liaison monthly newsletter. This newsletter will keep you up to date on program changes, new resources and a whole lot more.
More Questions? Feel free to check out the Liaison FAQs or us at

20. Thank you to all of our CPP Liaisons!
We appreciate all that you do to support our program and assist our candidates!