Membership

The Finger Lakes Photography Guild (FLPG) is a group of photographers that strives to use digital imagery as a form of fine art. We pursue photographic excellence through ongoing training, peer reviews, and shared experiences. We’re collaborative, not competitive! 

We seek members who: 
  • Enjoy photography 
  • Are experienced photographers with a command of the equipment and digital editing 
  • Want to improve their capture and editing skills 
  • Will share their knowledge with other members 
  • Will share their photographs at FLPG-sponsored events 
  • Will support FLPG meetings, committees, events, and projects 
  • Maintain a spirit of congeniality with the Guild
We offer two categories of membership: Full (up to 35) and Associate members (unlimited).​
Sound interesting? Connect with our membership chair, Melody Burri, at fingerlakesphotoguild@gmail.com. ​
​Or, read on...

Full members

Full members are admitted by a process of nomination and peer reviews. Spouses, partners, or companions of Full members are welcome as guests. 
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Full membership benefits include: 
  • Full participation in regular Guild meetings, education programs, and Guild-sponsored field trips and social events 
  • Opportunities to exhibit photographs in Guild exhibits 
  • Discounted registration for special Guild-sponsored education events 
  • Discounted registration for the annual CanAm Photo Expo 
  • Opportunities to participate in NFRCC club photo competitions (e.g., McKellar and Golden Horseshoe) 
  • Opportunities to participate in the Photographic Society of America (PSA) 
  • Discounted registration for Adirondack Photography Institute workshops 
  • Access to the private “FLPG Members” Facebook page 
  • Access to private locations for shooting (e.g., Sonnenberg Gardens) 
  • Networking, mentoring, and equipment sharing with other photographers 
Full members are asked  to: 
  • Attend meetings regularly 
  • Participate in image sharing and peer critiques 
  • Participate in Guild photography exhibits 
  • Contribute to Guild education programs in areas of expertise 
  • Volunteer to lead or assist in organizing Guild activities (committees, field trips, social events, exhibits, exhibit receptions) 
  • Serve as an Officer or member of the Executive Committee if elected/nominated 
  • Pay annual dues (dues are prorated as needed in the first year) 

Associate members

Associate membership is available to former full members who want less involvement in Guild activities. Spouses, partners, and companions of Associate members are welcome as guests. 
Associate members may return to full member status by contacting the President. Associate members will be reinstated as long as the membership cap (35) is not exceeded and upon payment of Full member dues. 

Associate member benefits include: 
  • Participation in Guild social events 
  • Occasional attendance at regular Guild meetings or education meetings. (Image sharing and critique at regular meetings is reserved for Full members only.) 
  • Access to private FLPG Members Facebook page 

Associate members are asked  to: 
  • Attend at least one meeting or social event per year 
  • Pay annual dues at a reduced rate 
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Photo by Robert Snyder