Certification Liaison Program

1. Certification Liaison Program The Certification Liaison program is an integral part of the success of Certification. We appreciate all that you do to help promote Certification and inspire new candidates to become Certified.

2. Responsibilities as a CPP Liaison Maintain an active Certification designation Schedule a Certification exam at least once per year Understand the Certification program and process Share information when requested

3. Responsibilities . . . Just remember CPP Communicate Proctor Promote

4. Communicate As a Liaison you are responsible to communicate the CPP candidate process which includes: Declaring Candidacy Passing the Exam Passing the Image Submission Details about the CPP Process can be found here /

5. Communicate Your phone number and email address are published on www.certifiedphotographer.com as a contact for interested parties When questions arise email Professional Photographic Certification Commission (PPCC) PPCC@certifiedphotographer.com

6. Proctor Liaisons must schedule to proctor 1 exam per year. Of course you can schedule to proctor more often – and we would love it! If no one registers for your scheduled exam you will still receive you service merits 60-days notice is required to schedule an exam. This allows for candidates to register and prepare adequately. *Please note that this is a requirement for all Liaisons. No service merits will be granted if the Liaison does not schedule at least one Certification exam each year

7. Proctor Certification Exam Overview 100 item comprehensive exam that concentrates on the technical knowledge of today’s imaging industry Pass = 70% or above Body of knowledge covers broad range Lighting Exposure Post-Production Posing

8. Proctor How do I schedule a proctored Certification Exam? Fill out the online request here Once the form is submitted, the exam date will be placed on the website and candidates will be offered the opportunity to register for the exam

9. Proctor How do I proctor Certification Exam? Once a Liaison has submitted a date to proctor an exam, they are required to be at the scheduled time and place regardless of the number of registrants A few days before the scheduled exam, a packet will be shipped to the Liaison proctor. The packet will include sealed exams (for registrants) and a pre-paid return shipping envelope. Instructions for the administration of the actual exam are included in the packet After proctoring the exam, the Liaison will return all exams to be scored All candidates will be notified by mail of their results within 3 weeks by the PPCC

10. Proctor Where can I offer proctored exams? Exams may be offered at any event where interested candidates wish to take the exam. This includes regional, state, and local PPA affiliates and non-PPA events. It is the responsibility of the Liaison to ensure there is space available to proctor the exam in a quiet, enclosed setting for at least two hours Liaisons can proctor exams to candidates outside photographic events, including at a studio, following the proctoring guidelines set out by the PPCC All exams must be published on www.certifiedphotographer.com to allow candidates to choose the exam most convenient to them

11. Proctor Resources for Candidates Exam Flash Cards Test Specifications Sample Test Questions Suggested Reading: Photography by London, Upton & Stone (9th or 10th edition) book CPP Prep Class Information Certify with Sandy Resources Sample Images Anonymous Image Review

12. Promote Promote the Certification Program on a local and state level to photographers, regardless of membership in a recognized organization Promote your status – use the Liaison signature block in all your e-mails

13. Promote Are your aware of the resources available to you? Podium banners to hang when a CPP is speaking at your local guild or chapter Online Resources Work with other Liaisons in your state and set up a system Covering separate events Splitting the state up geographically

14. Image Submission Image Submission consists of 15 images First 6 images are the compulsory images Remaining 9 images come from the candidates client work in the last 24 months, based on their specialty (or specialties percentage)

15. Compulsory Images All portfolios (CPP candidates and re-certifying CPPs) require the completion of 6 compulsory images, showing the standardized technical proficiency that all professional photographers, regardless of specialty, should know These images may come directly from client files or may be set up to demonstrate the technique that is required

16. Compulsory Images The Compulsory section is comprised of 3 mandatory images and 3 elective images Mandatory Images Image 1: Short lighting 3:1 ratio Image 2: Broad lighting 3:1 ratio Image 3: Selective focus with minimal depth of field

17. Compulsory Images The Compulsory section is comprised of 3 mandatory images and 3 elective images cont’d . . . Elective Images High Key Image Low Key Image Rule of Thirds Use of Shape, Form and Texture Balance (symmetrical or asymmetrical Color Harmony “S” Curve Line Assertive, Angular, or Masculine Line Architectural

18. Image Submission Review 5 Image Submission dates per year Candidates receive written notification of pass/fail via U.S Mail If Candidate does not pass they may request a feed back session

19. Image Submission As a CPP Liaison, you can help by offering constructive feedback to Candidates directly and on the PPA forums in the Certification Gallery. Candidates anonymously upload images and get comments. Learn more here!

20. Recertification CPP’s must recertify every 5 years If a CPP is within their recertification period, they must use the Recertification Education Tracking Form for education tracking Failure to complete one of the three recertification options within a CPP’s period will result in the full cancellation of their certification. They will need to reapply as a candidate and complete the candidacy requirements to re-obtain their credential

21. Recertification Options for Recertification: 1. Successfully pass the Certification exam again OR 2. Submit a total of twenty-five education units over the five year term of the certification to the PPCC. A breakdown of how one earns education units is included on the Re-Certification Education Tracking Form OR 3. Submit ten education units over the five year term of the certification and submit fifteen images within the recertification period. A breakdown of how one earns education units is included on the Re-Certification Education Tracking Form

22. Recertification Please use the following table to calculate education units. Please note teaching or speaking does not count towards these credits 5 UNITS   Attending Imaging USA or a full week at a PPA Affiliate School 2 UNITS   Attending Regional/State Conventions or Attending Photography Industry Seminars/Convention lasting 2 or more days 1 UNIT     Attending Photography Industry Seminars/Workshops lasting 6 or more hours 1/2 UNIT   Attending any professionally related face to face program that lasts 4-6 hours 1/4 UNIT  Attending any professionally related face to face program that lasts 2-4 hours

23. Questions For additional information including Frequently Asked Questions please visit www.certifiedphotographer.com Still have a questions? Please contact us Email: PPCC@certifiedphotographer.com Phone: 1-888-772-2780