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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SKPA, 1497 N. 775 West, Washington, UT 84780

Phone 435 627-1628

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SKPA COMMUNITY AMBASSADOR PACKET

Sign up with Special Kids Photography of America 
Sign up and receive FREE Ambassador Packet. Arm yourself with lots of ideas and resources to let your community know about Special Kids Photography of America. YOUR assignment is to circulate among schools, libraries, service clubs (Elks, Lions, etc.), therapy centers, support groups, parent organizations, etc., to inform that there are trained photographers that will make 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!

2009 Regional SKPA Accreditation Workshops through SKPA
Workshops - General Enrollment and a la Carte

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.

*This is 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

Please note the workshop location when paying

Workshop Location

SKPA WORKSHOP ONLY
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 $100

EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS

SKPA Community Ambassador Packet
Arm yourself with lots of ideas and resources to go out into your community and let them know about Special Kids Photography of America. 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 them know that there are photographers who are trained to make beautiful images of children with special needs. Kit contains CD with pictures, display resources (as shown), 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. $27  (Add tax in UT. Outside US add Global Priority below)

$27 (retail:$ 29.95) - free postage inside the US. Outside US, add $10 below.

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US Priority shipping (1 book).
 Add $10 for orders inside the US,  

 Global Priority shipping (1 book).
 Add $12 for orders outside the US,  

 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 (below).

Photographing Children with Special Needs and Accreditation Clinic Study Guide - BOOK COMBO PACK
Save by ordering Book Combo Pak and receive the official SKPA educational book and the study guide that helps you prepare for the test that follows the one-day accreditation workshop.
$47
(free shipping inside the US via Media Mail)

TWO BOOKS
Order the above books in a
combo pack

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


"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

"Funky Froggy" 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

 

"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

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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