It should be noted that “Guild” has many meanings throughout world history and throughout the ages. Modern day guilds can simply represent a group of individuals that share the same professional interests and goals. Within the imageopolis community, apprentice photographers with sound fundamental skills can join their more skilled professional guild members who, often mentor, critique and pass on their knowledge to the apprentices. Rather than the old goals of Guild ‘control’ and “maintaining trade secrets’, modern day guilds and that associated with Imageopolis, is characterized by photography professionals that encourage members, enjoy sharing their secrets, and generally enjoy a world community where the focus is on the craftsmanship of photography.
Imageopolis has many avenues for both the apprentice photographers to improve their skills with critiques, mentoring and online courses. Imageopolis also will be providing both skilled professionals and apprentices avenues in which to sell their prints as artwork on an international basis rarely duplicated to date; via acrylic prints, metal prints, canvas prints, paper prints, t-shirts, mugs and more.
The many viewers and contributors on Imageopolis have suggested for several years that many of the photographs on Imageopolis are simply too artistic not to make an indelible mark within homes and offices around the world. Whether you are an apprentice or professional uploading photographs, we want to thank you all for your valuable past and present contributions in the growth of Imageopolis. In joining the World Photography Guild at no cost, you are helping toward the craftsmanship of good old fashioned high quality photography as art.
If you are a skilled photographer, professional or apprentice, and wish to be a member, contact us by email for more information. Your input, questions and suggestions are appreciated.