The Picture Research Association (PRA) is a professional organisation for picture researchers, picture editors, and anyone specifically involved in the research, management and supply of visual material to the media industry.

Services we offer:

For members:

• Information on where to find pictures, copyright advice, and other resources from the vast amount of knowledge our membership has built up over the years
• Job vacancies: full members can obtain freelance engagements through the Freelance Register; permanent posts are mailed to our membership when we are notified about them
• Careers information
• Information Technology advice
• Montage Magazine (our journal)
• The Bulletin (bi-monthly news digest)
• Meetings and social events
  

For non-members & employers:

• Subscription to Montage (£16.00 per year in the UK). Contact the Editor: Diana Korchien.
• For employers: anyone wishing to employ an experienced freelance researcher can do so by contacting the Freelance Register (tel: 01727 833676). This service is offered free of charge.
  
• You can also enquire regarding an expert researcher / photobuyer for your project.
• The PRA is happy to provide advice to other professional organisations and individuals, although services to our members have priority.

Categories of membership:

• Introductory members have up to two years experience working as a picture researcher or picture editor. £45 per year.
• Full members are fully qualified picture researchers with a minimum of two years full-time experience. £55 per year.
• Associate members work in picture libraries and other media organisations. £50 per year.

Magazine subscription. The PRA magazine, Montage, comes out regularly with articles about the image industry and related topics. Subscription to Montage is free when you become a member.

To become a member, please visit the Join PRA page on the left main menu.