I was a member of the Master Photographers Association, UK (MPA) back in 1998 and 1999. Back then, the Singaporean consumer was unfamiliar with such associations, much less the accolades I received from UK. So I decided not to continue with it.  Now, 10 years later, a pool of photographers has decided to come together to form the Wedding Photographer Association (Singapore) or WPAS.

Fearing the same fate, I asked Matthew, President of WPAS, the common question that many of us have: “What can WPAS do for me and what is the importance of being a member?”

The answer is obvious. As wedding photographers in Singapore, we have the same goals: to educate the market or consumer and to establish a regulatory body that sets a certain standard so that a professional photographer is identified by skills and experience, not just by being able to afford an expensive camera.

In the pipeline are plans to hold regular workshops to upgrade our skills, especially in the area of technology and software. Social networking cum gathering could be an annual affair. We could also learn from renowned guest photographers who can share tips on improving our craft.

But without your support, how can one establish an association and hope for our common goal to materialise? The transition period from analog to digital photography was difficult for me. If only an association like this was formed earlier; one that can bring us together and propel us to a different platform.

Are you already a member? If not, what are you waiting for?

Yours Sincerely,
Leonard