The CAPIC Website
Promote your talent on our new, gallery-focused national site that is searchable by location and specialty. The new website will keep resources and best business practices right at you fingertips!
CAPIC News
A weekly e-newsletter delivered every Monday providing members with the latest CAPIC and industry news, technology updates and links to discounts. Non-Members may also subscribe by clicking here. To unsubscribe please contact our National Office at info@capic.org
Community
The most important benefit of membership is the “group voice” that empowers CAPIC to represent you on various fronts at the municipal, provincial and federal levels providing members with updates on Copyright, advertising opportunities with agencies and publishing companies and more!
Business Information and Legal Referrals
Have a question about Copyright law or business practices? Contact our National Office on the toll-free line 1-888-252-2742 (416-462-3677 in Toronto). CAPIC maintains a relationship with lawyers specializing in Copyright and Contract law and refers members to them when necessary.
Discounts
CAPIC has works with national and regional service providers and material suppliers to bring the most benefits to our members. We are pleased to offer the following discounts to our members (please log-in to view content).
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Rentals:
| Album Studio Rentals www.albumstudiorentals.com 88-92 Geary Avenue Toronto, ON, M6H 2B6 416-537-9494 |
10% reduction on Studio and Equipment rentals! Identify that you are a member at the time of booking and we will add a 10% discount to your first, and all future orders on studio, equipment and sprinter van rentals. |
| Studio Kaizen www.studiokaizen.com 267 Brock Ave. #302Toronto, ON |
Beautifully designed photography studio for rent. Located in the West End of Toronto. 1350 sq ft, Cyclorama (cove), 14 ft high ceilings, grip gear, high speed wi-fi, Ipod hookup, ample parking and more. Equipment rentals are also available. CAPIC Members receive 10% discount on all rental rates of Studio. |
| Whitebox Studios www.whiteboxstudios.ca 140 – 11100 Bridgeport Road Richmond, BC V6X 1T2 604 231 0020 |
Whitebox Studios is Richmond’s largest photography rental studio at 2,000 sq feet of white space.The space features a Cove CYC Wall, a Grade Load Bay Door, Natural Light with Blockouts, and Profoto Equipment for Rent. The studio is fully furnished with change facilities, make-up and styling area, lounge, kitchenette, production office, washroom and shower and wi-fi.CAPIC members receive a 10% discount for their booking. |
Products:
| Artlandia info@artlandia.com www.artlandia.com |
Artlandia is the maker of award-winning plug-ins for creating patterns in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. All Artlandia’s plug-ins are fully CS5-compatible on both Windows and Mac.Artlandia’s SymmetryWorks and SymmetryShop empower you to create pattern designs a hundred times faster, better, and more imaginatively – like no other software does.CAPIC members receive a 10% discount on all products above $50.Coupon code: CAPIC2010. |
| LightboxEditPro www.lightboxeditpro.com Toronto, ON |
LightboxEditPro is a image file presentation and delivery solution for professional photographers.Designed and developed by photographers and tested by CAPIC members, LightboxEditPro provides a, cost effective professional file selection and delivery workflow thats easy to use.CAPIC members receive a 10% discount. Enter coupon code: CAPIC0802 |
| Palette http://palettegear.com |
CAPIC members receive a 10% discount on Palette Gear! Please use the following code: CAPIC. |
| Schenk Photo Electronics 276 Carlaw Avenue Toronto, ON M4M 3L1 416-466-2927 |
CAPIC members receive 10% off services (lighting equipment repair), 5% on goods show membership card. |
Services:
You are now a member and on your way to great savings!
| Agency Access www.agencyaccess.com 800-704-9817 |
Agency Access offers a variety of ways to ensure that your self-promotion is efficient and effective. From list memberships to email campaigns directed to specialized consulting services; we have a way to help you sell your work.Guaranteed minimum 15% discount on first time subscriptions. 10% discount on renewals. |
| AVIS www.avis.com 1-800-272-5871 |
CAPIC members qualify for free membership in the AVIS Preferred Service program. |
| Big Black Bag www.bigblackbag.com 1-866-278-3835 |
The easy way to create, design, maintain & control your own portfolio website for less than $15/month. CAPIC Members receive a $50 discount on new accounts with code: R50 |
| Blurb www.blurb.ca |
Blurb is a creative self-publishing company you can use to create visually stunning, professional quality books in print or digital formats. From professional portfolios, to client gifts, to family photo memories, Blurb’s photo books are the perfect vehicle for creative expression of all kinds. With free creation and layout tools and whatever your book might be, it will look better if it’s made with Blurb. CAPIC members receive a discount of 25% off toward the product total with code: CAPIC2016 (offer valid until December 31, 2016). Maximum discount is $100 CAD off product total. Valid for printed books made by you only. This offer is good for one-time use, and cannot be combined with volume discounts, other promotional codes, gift cards, or used for adjustments on previous orders. |
| Creative Source www.creativesource.ca 25 Elm Avenue Toronto, Ontario M4W 1M9 416-824-1361 |
CAPIC members receive a 25% discount off the yearly $420.00 subscription for signing up or renewing with creativesource.ca.CAPIC Emerging Talent members also receive the special pricing of $220 for a 2 year subscription.Photographers who have had a membership with creativesource.ca in the past can reactivate their portfolio in our admin and run free for one year.For creativesource offers please e-mail to diane@gxo.com. |
| Hertz Car Rental www.hertz.ca 1-800-263-0600 |
CAPIC Members receive a 10% discount on Hertz Car rentals by joining the Club Gold Program. Quote CDP # 1182746 |
| Office Foundations www.officefoundations.ca 416 255 7255 |
Bookkeeping and Management Accounting Services. Discount: 10% off to CAPIC members. Contact Kim at (416) 255 7255 or kimfreestone@hotmail.com for details. |
| Tailored Insurance Services Inc. www.tailoredins.com – (site is being renovated and should be live in 6-8 weeks) #227 – 9030 Leslie Street Richmond Hill, Ontario L4B 1G2 Phone: 905.763.0000 Email: gspry@tailoredins.com |
Tailored Insurance Services Inc. is pleased to present to CAPIC members an innovative, comprehensive insurance policy designed to protect each professional Photographer and Illustrator from a wide array of loss exposures common to the industry Including:
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| PhotoShelter www.photoshelter.com |
Photographers: Pro Websites with Everything You Need to Sell Photos:
CAPIC Members Discount Rates:
The promo code for CAPIC members is CAPIC2014. The discount needs to be renewed annually. |
| Show My Photos www.showmyphotos.ca 888-601-9803 |
Canada’s top online photo sales service provider provides photographers with a customizable storefront, the ability to host an unlimited number of images in an unlimited number of galleries online, a truly secure payment gateway and much more.No Setup Fees, No Monthly Fees, No Upload Fees.CAPIC members receive a 20% discount off regular price. |
| Sun Life Insurance | CAPIC membership provides access to special Sun Life Group insurance plans at very attractive rates.This Benefit is available to General, Sustaining, Associate, Emerging Talent and Student members for Extended Health Care, Dental Care, Life Insurance, Death & Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability insurance policies.CAPIC is pleased to provide its members with a flexible plan while maintaining the cost advantage of a group plan! Contact membership@capic.org for details. |
| Telus Mobile | CAPIC members can bring their own phone or buy a new phone for the full price and receive a 10% discount for Lite and VOICE plans. To activate this discount visit a Telus store, or over the phone.For details on VOICE and Lite plans, please visit this page.PLEASE NOTE: this offer may expire at any time without advance notice. |
| Zenfolio www.zenfolio.com |
Zenfolio, the no. 1 photo website service voted by photographers, has recently partnered with Canada’s top lab, Pikto. Zenfolio combines the best online photo viewing experience with a shopping cart and endless features such as a blog, email communications and much more. All CAPIC members get 25% off of their first year with code CAPICZEN. |
| Above Ground Art Supplies www.abovegroundartsupplies.com |
Above Ground Art Supplies offers a large selection of unique items for professional artists and art students, and has quickly become a flagship store for all established and aspiring artists. All members who possess a valid CAPIC membership card will receive 10% OFF in-store purchases when they show a valid membership card. Valid membership card must be shown at time of purchase. Discounts cannot be combined with any other sale or offer, and apply to regularly priced merchandise only. Discounts are non-transferrable, and only valid for member named on card. Misuse of discount may result in revoking of discount privileges. Discount is valid IN-STORE only, not valid for on-line shopping or applicable retroactively to previous purchases. |
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Educational and Social Events
Held regularly by local chapters, CAPIC provide members with the tools to network and quickly improve their knowledge and skills.
Insurance
CAPIC membership provides access to special Sun Life Group insurance plans at very attractive rates. This Benefit is available to General, Sustaining, Associate, Emerging Talent and Student members.
CAPIC insurance gives you protection options so you can choose the coverage the works for you.
Health Insurance:
- Long Term Disability
- Critical Illness
- Term life insurance & optional dependent life insurance
- $10,000.00 Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance – automatically included with General, Sustaining, Associate and Emerging Talent members.
- Extended Health Care
- Dental Care
- Studio Overhead Expense
Equipment & Studio Insurance:
CAPIC’s equipment & studio insurance policies designed for professionals within our industry. Available to General, Sustaining, and Associate members. Not available in for members within British Columbia and Quebec. Please contact your local Chapter if you live in Quebec, for your local insurance service provider.
Our comprehensive insurance policy designed to protect each professional Photographer and Illustrator from a wide array of loss exposures common to the industry Including:
- World wide Camera and Liability Coverage
- Accidental Breakage
- Negatives and Artwork
- Rental Equipment
- Property Away from Premises
- Actual Loss Sustained Business Interruption
- Standard $2,000,000 Commercial Liability
- Property in Transit
- Broad Form Studio Contents and Camera Floater
- Building Coverage, if required
PLEASE NOTE: THIS COVERAGE IS AVAILABLE ONLY IN ONTARIO, ATLANTIC PROVINCES AND THE PRAIRIE PROVINCES. THE UNDERWRITER REQUIRES THAT BUSINESS PREMISES BE PROTECTED BY A PERIMETER AND MOTION ALARM SYSTEM (certain exceptions may apply).
CAPIC is pleased to provide its members with a flexible plan while maintaining the cost advantage of a group plan! Contact membership@capic.org for details.
