Join Us
There are four types of BAPLA membership
Full Membership
Open to commercial picture libraries & agencies, including those in museums established or operating in the United Kingdom
Associate Membership
Open to overseas picture libraries or persons interested in the business of photo agencies or picture libraries & agencies operating in the UK who wish to become affiliated to the Association but who do not meet the requirements for Full Membership or Industry Supplier Membership
Industry Supplier Membership
Open to suppliers offering their services to the picture library and agency business
Freelancer Membership
Open to all freelance picture researchers, picture editors and similar roles that are within Licensing, Syndication and Picture Library industries.
Membership benefits
Full and Associate membership benefits include:
- Protection of members’ rights and interests by an effective lobbying team
- Members’ newsletter keeping you updated on the latest IP, lobbying and industry news
- Access to free online workshops throughout the year
- Discounted booking for the CEPIC Congress
- Access to a legal advice service
- Company presence on the BAPLA website
- Publication of your press releases on the BAPLA news page
- Marketing opportunities to a wide range of content buyers
- Resources for members, including access to template contracts
Industry Supplier membership benefits include:
- Email introducing your services to all BAPLA members
- Agreed promotions in the newsletter to BAPLA members
- Banner ads in the newsletter to BAPLA members
- Company listing on the BAPLA website highlighting your services
- Access to free online workshops throughout the year
- Discounted booking for the CEPIC Congress
- Sponsorship opportunities at BAPLA events
- BAPLA affiliation
Freelancer membership benefits include:
- Free access to BAPLA Webinars
- Discounted access to BAPLA Events
- Monthly BAPLA newsletter
- Personal Listing on NEW Media Researchers BAPLA Webpage for Freelancers
- BAPLA Membership Affiliation
Further information & how to apply for membership
- Full Membership Info PDF
- Associate Membership Info PDF
- Industry Supplier Membership Info PDF
- Freelance Membership Info PDF
For further information, please contact us at sohaila@bapla.org.uk.
- Full Membership Info PDF
- Associate Membership Info PDF
- Industry Supplier Membership Info PDF
- Freelance Membership Info PDF
For further information, please contact us at sohaila@bapla.org.uk.