Online Purchasing Now Available

It is now possible to purchase a new or renewal CMPG membership or pay for admission to CMPG events (such as the upcoming Tony Sweet seminar) right on the CMPG web site. Payments are collected through PayPal, which has proven to be a reliable method of collecting funds for the CMPG. For those who do not have a PayPal account, It is not necessary to create a PayPal account to use the CMPG checkout system.

Membership Has It’s Benefits!

CMPG Members get a 40% discount on all purchases at Harald Heim's The Plugin Site. Visit the Member Benefits Forum to learn more about this and other member benefits.

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Do You Have a Favorite Landscape Photography Destination?

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Tips and Techniques from PhotoRadar

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