Photographic Society of Northwest Arkansas (PSNWA) members and guests are asked to follow these guidelines when attending PSNWA activities or while representing PSNWA, as failure to do so could result in dismissal from PSNWA or future events.
PSNWA Member Code of Conduct:
- Enjoy the PSNWA events. Just be mindful not to create any actions that can be deemed disruptive.
- Please treat everyone with respect and dignity.
- Be mindful of your fellow photographers: never step in front of them while they are in the process of composing or taking pictures
- Do not use rude or vulgar language or actions that may upset any participant in the symposium.
- Give special consideration when models are present.
- Use only politely stated verbal requests for posing, never touching the model.
- Be respectful of the models’ private space.
- Be respectful of the models’ requests. If a model states they are uncomfortable with a situation, then remove the model or yourself from that situation.
- Do not monopolize studio or models’ time to the detriment of the other photographers.
- For the safety of the model and with respect to the agency providing their services, no personal information about the models will be provided. Nor should you attempt to provide your contact information to the models.
- Image editing should maintain the integrity of the photographic images’ content and context.
- Any image featuring a model distributed for profit requires written consent of the model/model’s agency. Please contact PSNWA if the situation arises.
- Please be mindful of entering a program once it’s underway as not to create noise and distraction.
- Before a session begins, please make sure cell phones are turned off or silenced.
The Photographic Society of Northwest Arkansas is a 501C-3 non-profit organization made possible through the volunteer efforts of members and sponsors. Please let us know if you are interested in volunteering by completing the PSNWA Contact Form.