Workshops . Books . Camera Baffle . Social Story Tool

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  • SKPA Ambassadors Community Outreach Program
  • Accreditation Workshop - Select complete package, workshop only or test fee only
  • Book - Photographing Children with Special Needs
  • CD - Available after completion of the workshop
  • "Social Story" kit for parents and teacher to prepare child for photo session

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Phone 435 627-1628

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SKPA COMMUNITY ADVOCACY FOR SPECIAL CHILDREN PACKET

Sign up with Special Kids Photography of America 
Sign up and receive FREE Advocacy for Special Children Through Photography packet. Arm yourself with lots of ideas and resources to let your community know about special children through beautiful photography YOUR assignment is to circulate among schools, libraries, service clubs (Elks, Lions, etc.), therapy centers, support groups, parent organizations, etc., to inform the public there are trained photographers that can create beautiful images of children with special needs. Packet contains CD with portrait resources, display ideas and verbiage, sample press releases and outreach instructions. $25 (free postage)


Official SKPA Accreditation Workshops

*NOTE: Price of Workshops will vary. In order to bring the workshop closer to you, you may pay a little more for the training, but
it saves you in travel expenses!

Regional SKPA Accreditation Workshops
See list of workshops and locations on events or home page

SKPA ACCREDITATION W/S PACKAGE*
Includes 1-day workshop, 2 books (Photographing Children with Special Needs and Accreditation Study Guide), exam and photo review process. Request enrollment form.
Requirement: Live website showing your current work

*Workshops hosted by SKPA. If the class is by a regional trainer, make arrangement for payment directly to the trainer.
 
Registration for workshop package $249

Workshop Location

SKPA ACCREDITATION W/S on CD PACKAGE*
Save travel expenses. This is a pilot program to offer accreditation through training included in the 2 books (Photographing Children with Special Needs and Accreditation Study Guide) and on the CD. Exam and photo review process included in this fee.
Requirement: Live website showing your current work.
Request enrollment form or order WS materials directly here.

  Registration for workshop package $299

 

SKPA ACCREDITATION WORKSHOP AND EXAM (w/o books)
The workshop ONLY does not include books or exam process. If desired later or in addition, these items may be added (see below). Request enrollment form.

*This is for workshops hosted by SKPA. If the class is by a regional trainer, make arrangement for payment directly to the trainer.

Registration for workshop ONLY $199

Please note the workshop location when paying
Workshop Location

EXAM AND PHOTO REVIEW PROCESS ONLY - $50

MISCELLANEOUS CHARGE of $75

MISCELLANEOUS CHARGE OF $10

MISCELLANEOUS CHARGE OF $20

MISCELLANEOUS CHARGE of $100

NEW! HAVE A PROFESSIONAL REVIEW YOUR PHOTOGRAPHIC WORK

Professional Photo Review
It's educational. It's enlightening. It's fun! This is an educational fund-raiser for Special Kids Photography of America; it helps you and it helps support SKPA. A qualified professional photographer will review your photos (as many as you like). Each individual review is only $15. Submit ONLY jpg files to this email after paying the $15 fee. See additional details on this webpage
Individual Photo Review $15

 

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EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS

SKPA Community Special Child Advocacy Packet
Arm yourself with lots of ideas and resources to go out into your community and let them know about special children through your beautify photography. Many photographers have been informed about training, now it's YOUR assignment to circulate among schools, libraries, service clubs (Lion's, etc.), therapy centers, support groups, parent organizations and sundry areas to let the public know there are photographers who are trained to create beautiful images of children with special needs. Packet contains CD with pictures, display resources, sample press releases and outreach instructions. Ambassador Packet $25
 

Photographing Children with Special Needs
Written by Karen Dórame, published by Amherst Media, this book contains 128 pages of valuable instruction on a variety of unique disorders and beautiful photographs by nationally known photographers. Your order of this book from our website helps support the valuable work of Special Kids Photography of America. $28.50  (Add tax in UT. Outside US add Global Priority below)

$28. 50 (retail:$ 29.95) - FREE SHIPPING & HANDLING inside the US.
Outside US, add $12 for postage (below)

 

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Photographing Children w Special Need + Study Guide
This is the combo set of two books used in the SKPA Accreditation Clinics and Workshops. 
$49 (retail:$ 54.95) 
Outside US add $12 for postage (below)

 

 Accreditation Clinic Study Guide
This study guide is designed for use with studying Photographing Children with Special Needs  (Amherst Media) shown above, and for taking the SKPA accreditation test.
The Study Guide is available as part of the SKPA Workshop Package or in the BOOK COMBO PACK.

Extra shipping amount for priority or outside the U.S. (1 book).
 Add $12 for orders outside the US 

Global Priority OR Other Special shipping
Add $24 for orders outside the US

"Social Story" Kit for Parents and Teachers
This kit includes sturdy flip chart, flannel board and Velcro-backed picture strips for parents or teachers to prepare the child for a photo session—all in a handy, lightweight carrying case. The sturdy 8.5 x11flip chart can stand alone on table as "tent" or placed on lap. The  TWO-SIDED felt board is 10x12 and can be displayed on lap or easel.
$79
(Shipping and handling added at check out)

                                  
"Social Story" Flip Chart for Parents and Teachers

The flip chart (sold separately here) is a valuable tool to use in preparing children for their portrait session. Parents confirm this tool "really WORKS." The 16 flip-style pages take the child through the experience they will have with the photographer through a communication method they understand (stick figures in story form). 
$39 + S&H
Add $12 for orders outside the US 


"Funky Monkey" Camera Baffle
Don't be without this valuable tool for getting a child's attention! Many special children will not look at you or your camera. This lightweight device hides both. Cut a hole to accommodate the size of your lens! $39 + S&H
Add $12 for orders outside the US 

 

"Funky Frog" Camera Baffle
Don't be without this valuable tool for getting a child's attention! Many special children will not look at you or your camera. This lightweight device hides both. Cut a hole to accommodate the size of your lens! $39 + S&H
Add $12 for orders outside the US 

 

"Mr. Monkey" Camera Baffle
Don't be without this valuable tool for getting a child's attention! Many special children will not look at you or your camera. This lightweight device hides both. Cut a hole to accommodate the size of your lens! $39 + S&H
Add $12 for orders outside the US 

"Workshop Notes" CD
This CD is available to people who have already taken the workshop and do not want to take a lot of notes.

$25 Free Shipping
Add $12 for orders outside the US 

Workshop CD "notes"

GIVE TO SMILES FOR KATIE PROGRAM

Ask us about donating to the Smiles for Katie
Scholarship Program

Your donation of cash helps fund the work carried on by Special Kids Photography of America. Your donation helps fund training programs, regional exhibits of special children in malls and airports and the Smiles for Katie Scholarship program that helps pay for professional photographs of children of low income families. Your purchase of a book or product is sincerely appreciated by SKPA and the all the parents of special children who truly know the value of this work.
email us for details.

SKPA LICENSE to TEACH AGREEMENT

First Photographer in State - SKPA Trainer License
For a limited time, SKPA is extending a special offer for persons who are interested in becoming a SKPA trainer in their state. Candidates must first become fully accredited with SKPA and then teach on a provisional basis until fully approved as a trainer. Contact SKPA for information and contract review. $249

SKPA Board-Approved License Agreement
Candidates must first become fully accredited with SKPA and then teach on a provisional basis until fully approved as a trainer.
Contact SKPA for information and contract review.  $
499

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