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
Want to save money on the products, software, and services you use every day
Value learning from others who run similar businesses
If this sounds like you, explore the benefits below.
See Vendor Partnership if you are looking to provide benefits to IPI member businesses.
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
Businesses with in-house production capabilities that print their own products or process film/media themselves tend to find the greatest ROI with an IPI membership.
Equipment Types Used:
The businesses that IPI serves 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 printers
- Dry lab printers
- 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
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- 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 are actively involved in image-capture, image-enhancement, or image-fulfillment industries and operate as a profit center with in-house production capabilities.
What’s Included in Your Membership
As a member, you’ll receive invaluable networking opportunities, cutting-edge education, exclusive access to Vendor Partners and access to innovative marketing solutions.
Vendor Discounts
Save thousands each year on equipment, consumables, software, and services through special pricing from 40+ trusted Vendor Partners.
Marketing Tools
Access 10,000+ professional marketing assets & product templates to keep your business visible across multiple channels.
IPI Community Forum
Access real-world troubleshooting from peers who operate the same machines you do. Get fast answers, operational advice, and proven solutions from a network that has “been there and solved that.”
Subscription Marketing Services
Short on time? IPI becomes your marketing team with email marketing, social media management, digital signage, SEO, and online ads management. Learn More >
Business + Operations Support
Members share workflows, staffing ideas, pricing strategies, and operational best practices that help improve efficiency and profitability.
Annual Conference + Trade Show
The industry’s most valuable event. Over three days, learn what’s working right now, connect with peers, explore new technologies, and build lasting relationships. Learn More >
Achieve Your Goals
Join Today!
Only $125 to get started!
Memberships renew on a monthly basis. Cancel at any time without penalty.
Step One: Fill out an application >
Questions?
Contact Brenda Hughes
brenda@ipiphoto.com
(702)-524-1415
Schedule a call >
Not Sure Yet?
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?
Contact Brenda DiVincenzo Hughes
Vice President of Member Success
Phone: 702-524-1415
Email: brenda@ipiphoto.com