Professional Photography is the only qualifying body for professional photographers in the United Kingdom, and currently has over 5000 members across the UK covering the disciplines of Wedding, Portrait and Commercial Photography. First founded in 2007, the *pp is a non-profit Incorporated Society run by professional image-makers. The *pp represents the interests of professional photographers across UK on issues relevant to the industry such as copyright, legal and business matters, and technical developments in rapidly changing areas such as digital imaging. It cultivates friendship and mutual understanding between photographers and raises the profile of professional photography through its activities and events. Through a demanding Qualification process, we enable members to gain professional recognition in the form of Qualified Professional status. This, in addition to the stringent membership criteria and Code of Ethics ensures that members are professional in both their creative and business practices. Comprising professional photographers from all over United Kingdom who support, challenge, and encourage each other, the Institute strives to maintain and promote the highest professional standards in the industry through education, fellowship and support Currently it has two divisions: Commercial and Wedding & Portrait. These run as independent groups under the *pp banner, coming together for important events. A Board of four directors is responsible for the governance of the Institute, which has a national office in London. The Regions maintain a regular schedule of seminars, workshops and networking activities for their local members.