Detailed rules for joining the Shanghai Photographers Association

The basic condition for an individual to apply to join the Shanghai Photographers Association is that at the citywide, national or international film exhibition (competition) sponsored by the Shanghai Photographers Association, more than four works (including four) have won prizes or been selected.

Application procedures and materials to be submitted

1. Individuals who meet the above basic conditions and voluntarily join the Shanghai Photographers Association can obtain or download a printed membership application form from the Association Office, fill it out carefully and submit it to the Association Office.

2. There must be two members of Shanghai Photographers Association as introducers, and the introducers must sign the recommendation and signature on the application form.

3. Applicants engaged in photographic creation should submit copies of relevant certification materials of their 8 photographic works (10 inch) and 4 (or more than 4) winning and selected works when submitting the application form.

Examination and approval method

1. According to the articles of association of Shanghai Federation of Literary and Art Circles, the presidium of the Association is responsible for the examination and approval of new members.

2. If the application materials do not meet the above requirements, the main office of the Association has the right to require the applicant to submit supplementary materials or not to submit them, which shall be examined and approved by the presidium.

3. After screening, the office of Shanghai Photographers Association will submit the list of all qualified applicants and complete materials to the Presidium of Shanghai Photographers Association, and it will become a member of Shanghai Photographers Association only after being reviewed and approved by the Presidium meeting.

Expiration of membership

1. Since 2003, the membership fee has been set at 50 yuan every year. Those who have not paid their membership dues for three consecutive years are deemed to have withdrawn automatically.

2. New members shall pay membership card fee, election fee, registration fee and annual membership fee ***270 yuan after receiving the notice of membership. After receiving the money, Shanghai Photographers Association will go through the relevant formalities and issue membership cards.

The right to interpret these rules belongs to Shanghai Photographers Association.