Is IPI Right for Your Business?
IPI membership delivers the most value to businesses that:
Produce printed products or process film/media in-house
Want peer support for troubleshooting equipment and business operations
Are looking to grow through better marketing
Value learning from others who run similar businesses
Build Your Success
As a member, you’ll receive invaluable networking opportunities, cutting-edge education, exclusive access to Vendor Partners and access to innovative marketing solutions.
Savings
Privileged pricing, discounts, special terms, and promotions on a variety of supplies and services
Online Networking
24/7 advice, tech support, idea sharing, and relationship building with like-minded professionals
Patronage
Annual distribution of profits back to the members, based on individual purchasing from IPI Vendor Partners
Conference + Trade Show
Launching the latest innovations over 3 days of in-person education, networking, savings and fun. Learn More >
Continuing Education
Online communications and virtual events, plus in-person networking activities and conference sessions.
Marketing Tools
5,000+ promotional materials & product templates designed to grow your business. Learn More >
What Members Say
The IPI Community Forum has been an absolute lifesaver! Wish we had joined years ago.
I truly appreciate the community, where everyone is kind and welcoming, and we all have wonderful ideas to share.
Business Models We Serve
Primary Business Models:
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- Specialty photo retailers (with in-house printing)
- Film labs
- Archivers + digitization experts
- Camera stores
- Digital press printers
- Commercial printers
- Portrait studios
- Sports, school + event photographers
- Custom framers + art reproducers
- Personalized product printing
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Key Requirement: All businesses must have in-house production capabilities – they must print their own products or process film/media themselves.
Equipment Types Used:
The businesses served use various printing equipment including:
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- Photo printers (silver halide)
- Inkjet printers
- Dye-sublimation printers
- UV printers
- Latex printers
- DTF (Direct to Film) printers
- DTG (Direct to Garment) printers
- Digital press
- Dry lab
- Resin printers
- Solvent printers
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Special Cases:
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- Film labs may not print but need equipment and chemistry for in-house developing
- Archivers may not print but need equipment, technical support, and marketing support for in-house digitizing of photos, slides, movies, audio, etc.
The common thread is that all members must be actively involved in image-capture, image-enhancement, or image-fulfillment industries and operate as a profit center with in-house production capabilities.
Achieve Your Goals
Ready to Join?
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- U.S. Dues: $125/month
- Initiation Fee: $2,000 (can be deferred to patronage)
- First step: Fill out an application.
- Questions? Schedule a call with Brenda
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Not Sure Yet?
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- Member Brochure
- IPIC Preview
- Login to the Forum
- Email brenda@ipiphoto.com with questions.
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IPI members are independent photo and print service providers looking to receive the benefits above – specialty photo & camera store retailers, pro labs, digital press/stationery printers, archivers & digitizers. IPI members are also photographers of sports, events, portraits, and schools, if they do their own printing. Printing is the tie that binds IPI members together. (See Vendor Partnership if you are looking to provide benefits to IPI member businesses.)
U.S. membership dues are $125 per month and renew monthly. You may cancel at any time, without penalty. U.S. membership includes all buying, education and networking services. Premium Marketing Services, the Marketing Solutions Program, Managed Marketing Services and The Print Refinery are available for additional fees. IPI is currently offering deferred initiation to all new U.S. members. The $2000 initiation fee may be fully deferred to your annual patronage distribution. The more you spend with IPI Vendor Partners, the higher your distributed portion of IPI’s profits each year. IPI will reserve the first $2000 of your distributions to cover your initiation fee.
International membership is available at exclusive group rates through Foto Source (Canada), Camera House (Australia/New Zealand) and IPS (Australia/New Zealand); if you are part of any of those groups, please contact your head office to join. Otherwise, international membership $118 USD per month and INCLUDES the Marketing Solutions Program (a $51 USD savings per month). International members do not have an initiation fee nor do they participate in patronage. Complete this international application and international payment form to join independently.
Still Have Questions?
FAQs
I'm not sure if my business model fits
IPI membership delivers the most value to businesses that:
- Produce printed products or process film/media in-house
- Want peer support for troubleshooting equipment and business operations
- Are looking to grow through better marketing
- Value learning from others who run similar businesses
If this sounds like you, you’ve found your community.
I'm worried about the time commitment
Participate as much or as little as you want. Many members lurk in the Forum, use ready-made marketing, and attend IPIC annually—that’s enough to get tremendous value.
I'm just getting started / I'm very small
Members range from solo operators to multi-location businesses. New members often save more than dues in their first month through Vendor Partner discounts alone.
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IPIC 2026
July 26 – 30 at South Point Resort + Spa Las Vegas, NV
Experience the magic of our annual conference and trade show – where your business evolution begins. It’s your gateway to game-changing connections that will catapult your business to unprecedented heights.