Certification, Licensing, and Special Requirements
Certification or Licensing
Professional Photographers of America offers certification to photographers who have had their creative work reviewed by a panel of judges and passed a written exam that tests their technical expertise. Visit https://www.ppa.com/benefits/certification/cpp?utm_source=ppmag&utm_medium=ad&utm_campaign=cpp for more information. No licensing is required for photographers.
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