PAPA Recommends

PAPA International recommends the following providers of quality products and services for our members. The companies have been selected on the basis of the appropriateness for use in aerial photography, quality, price and service.

PAPA Members are encouraged to let other members know about their experiences with the tools of our trade. Aerial Photography equipment is expensive and buying the wrong product can spoil your bottom line. Before you buy, check out the PAPA equipment reviews and through e-mail links ask our members who use the equipment why they like it. Links directly to the manufacturers also bring you complete information on the products.

RBS Lynk - click to visit website
RBS Lynk - click to visit website

RBS Lynk is PAPA's preferred payment processing provider. A proven leader in electronic payment, cash dispensing and e-commerce services, RBS Lynk processes transactions initiated by credit and debit cards, checks, and other access cards from merchant point-of-sale terminals, ATMs and web sites. RBS Lynk also provides related services such as the issuance of stored value cards that facilitate electronic funds distribution.
Visit PAPA's own page on the RBS Lynk website for more information and to sign up: http://rbslynkpartner.com/Pages/PAPA.aspx

link to Logix website
PAPA recommends Logix, Inc for your digital imaging solutions. Logix is a complete full service digital imaging supplier and consultant. We carry most of the popular manufacturers of professional grade digital photography hardware and software. These include: Epson, Kodak, Fuji, Xerox, Imacon, Seal, HP, LaCie and many more. Additionally, Logix consults on color management and digital workflow for the professional photographer. Our staff comes from a background of professional shooting and lab management. On site training and installation is available throughout the US.
Please contact the following members for information:
Julie Belanger, Executive Director of PAPA
ProAerialVideo.com
ProAerialVideo.com
ProAerialVideo.com is the world's largest resource dedicated exclusively to collecting, cataloguing, displaying and selling stock aerial footage. Created through a collaboration of an international consortium of aerial videographers, this growing library specializes in aerial footage of city skylines, recognizable landmarks and diverse landscapes from around the world.   ProAerialVideo.com also works with our network of aerial videographers to provide the highest quality custom aerial video around the world.
Printroom.com Digital Services for Professional Photographers
Printroom.com
Printroom.com is an on-line service for professional photographers that allows you to display and sell your images online 24 hours a day 7 days a week to customers living near or far alike. Since 1999, they have been making it easy and profitable for photographers to display, manage and sell their prints online.
Contact PAPA@Printroom.com or visit their website for more information: www.printroom.com
Laube Imaging Products

Laube Imaging Products is a wholesaler of photographic and digital imaging  products for professionals and consumers. Established in 1900 as a B&W lab. Laube Imaging Products now offers Epson Wide-Format Printers, inks and paper, Kodak Printers and wide-format media, Canon Printers and EOS cameras, Lexar Media Cards/readers, Fuji Printers and supplies, Rototrim Paper cutters, Lacie Monitors, Sony Media and much more. By providing PAPA members with products, credit, and support, we are a large investor in your organization and its success. With our mutual interest we will GROW together.
Please visit our website, and be sure to contact us for your PAPA pricing: www.laubeip.com

Link to Calypso Imaging website
PAPA recommends Calypso Imaging, Inc for all your professional printing and scanning needs: Drum Scanning, Lightjet Printing to 48"x96", Fuji Crystal Archive Paper, Lighjet day/night transparencies, profiles by Bill Atkinson, Mounting and framing to 48"x96", Crating and shipping.
Please contact the following members for information:
Julie Belanger, Executive Director of PAPA
Link to Sendoutcards.com
Link to Sendoutcards.com A service that allows you to send a printed greeting card with your own photos inside and out, with your own message. SendOutCards prints it, stuffs and mails it, all for less than a greeting card at the store. Can you imagine taking a spec shot of a construction progress job and when you land, create a card with the photo and send it to the potential client with your own message about construction progress? Or send a thank you card to a client using the client's own photo and include a gift such as a Starbuck's card or candy.
Contact person: Rob Penticoff, 916-434-7139, Rob.Penticoff@gmail.com
Recommending PAPA Member: Julie Belanger, 111th Aerial Photography Sqd.
BRUCE’S CUSTOM COVERS
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Manufacturer of custom made aircraft covers for airplanes, jets and
helicopters.

PAPA Members with their own aircraft should consider canopy covers to help reduce damage to their airplane's upholstery and avionics caused by
excessive heat. These covers can also eliminate problems caused by leaky door and window seals. They keep the windshield and window surfaces clean and help prevent vandalism and theft.
Each canopy cover is custom sewn and trimmed in the colors of the airplane. A duffle bag is also provided. The airplane's registration number can be embroidered onto both sides of the cover.

Also available from Bruce’s Custom Covers:
Engine Inlet Plugs · Engine Covers · Propeller Covers
Wing Covers · Horizontal Stabilizer Covers · Empennage Cover
HeatShield Interior Reflectors
Visit their website for more information: www.aircraftcovers.com

link to Bose website
link to product information on Bose website The Professional Aerial Photographers Association has selected the Bose Aviation Headset X as the headset of choice for its members.
Please contact the following members for information:
Julie Belanger, Executive Director of PAPA


link to Ken Labs website
link to product information on Ken Labs website The Professional Aerial Photographers Association has selected Kenyon Laboratories Gyro Stabilizers as the stabilizers of choice for its members.
Please contact the following members for information:
Julie Belanger, Executive Director of PAPA
Gary Sibley, PAPA Member
PP&D
PP&D
PP&D produces full color postcards, flyers and brochures for your own marketing materials or for your clients. PP&D promises you quality design, outstanding customer service, great prices and years of experience. In-house mailing services too.

PAPA members are also invited to become a PP&D Partner Photographer to increase their income with no extra effort by referring their clients to PP&D. For samples, prices and details call Susie at 1-800-255-7564

Please contact the following members for information:
Julie Belanger, Executive Director of PAPA

Imaging Spectrum Incorporated
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Imaging Spectrum is an authorized dealer for digital imaging products from most major manufacturers and is also a full service systems integrator. They offer top rate digital imaging equipment and services and maintain a large inventory of cameras, scanners, printers, computer hardware, software and media. They provide installation and training on site and in their state of the art Digital Imaging Center in Dallas, Texas.
Visit their website for more information
: www.imagingspectrum.com
Foto Plaques
link to Foto Plaques website PAPA recommends Foto Plaques, LLC for the most discerning customers who want their photos shown in multiple locations or sold in galleries. Each Foto Plaque creates a striking presentation by creating a custom border design complete with text and then enhancing the design print with a combination of brushed golden metal backed by the deep rich wood tones of a solid cherry panel. There are no prints, frames, matting, or glass to deal with.
Contact toddwray@fotoplaques.com or call toll free (888) 969-0556 (www.fotoplaques.com). For a member reference, please contact Julie Belanger, Executive Director of PAPA.