Ethics Statement

  The standards of conduct for Active and Associate members of the association to follow:

1. I will endeavor to enhance and enable the status of the photographic profession by maintaining a dignity of manner in my behavior, in the presentation of my photography and photography services, in the appearance of my studio or place of business, and in all other forms of public contract.
2. I will observe the highest standard of honesty in all my transactions, avoiding the use of false titles, confusing or inaccurate technical terms or descriptions, and misleading terms or claims.
3. I will at all time endeavor to produce only those types of photographs and photographic services that will enhance the prestige of the profession, to apply my  best efforts in behalf of the public, and play my part in raising the general standard of photographic craftsmanship.
4. I will show a friendly spirit of cooperation with my fellow professional photographers and assist them whenever possible should they be in trouble or difficulty.
5. I will at all times avoid the use of unfair competitive practices.
6. I will assist and give freely of my knowledge and talent to members of my profession, and will encourage them individually and collectively, so that the quality of photography may constantly be raised to higher standards.
7. I shall not enter into any agreement of any nature whatsoever, the object of which is to restrain trade, limit production, circumscribe competition, regulate prices, distribute business or perform any act which is contrary to law.
8. In all matters relating to the interpretation of this Code I will recognize the authority of the Professional Photographers Association of New Mexico.
9. In witness whereof I hereby append my signature this ___ day of ____, 20__.