Application for Mentor

At AZPPA we value both the photographic and life experience each of our members may have to share. Having an education or degree in photography does not mean necessarily automatic participation. As a mentor you agree to abide by any rules set forth by AZPPA. Your aggreement to 'Give Back' to the photographic industry by becoming a Mentor speaks to your dedication and passion for our art. Thank You.

This is a free program that is run by volunteers, and mentor/student pairings are intended to last for six months.  It is hoped the relationships developed during the program will continue on afterwards in an unofficial manner.

This form will allow AZPPA to match up each mentor and student, to the best of our ability.  Please contact   [email protected]  if you have additional questions:

The AZPPA Mentoring Program is intended to provide guidance and recommendations to assist a developing photographer refine his or her photographic or business skill set.  A mentor should also ask tough questions and communicate the unwritten rules of how the industry works.  The AZPPA Mentoring Program is not intended to provide a complete education on photography. 

In general, an AZPPA Mentor should offer some or all of the following:

• A resource about the profession
• Assistance in honing or refining a specific technical or business skill
• Actively listens and communicates with the student, but is careful not to lecture and speak at the student
• Challenge the student, then assist and provide guidance on how, to develop a new skill
• Establish and cultivate a relationship with the student based on trust and confidentiality
• Share unique professional experiences and 'lessons learned'
• Provide constructive and meaningful feedback
• Serve as a role model that upholds our industry’s high standards and ethics

Benefits: Some of the rewards of mentoring can include:

• the earning of state service merits
• the personal satisfaction of giving back to our community
• continuing to 'raise the water level' of professional photographers
• contributing to a higher standard of service in our industry
• further development of your professional network

All Mentor and Student associations will be monitored by the Mentorship Committee with monthly calls or visits. AZPPA wants both Mentor and Student to feel comfortable and we will make every effort to pair both with the best match.