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Find A Creative Find A Photographer Find An Assistant| Contact | Account Join Find A Creative Find A Photographer Find An Assistant Membership ASMP Academy Member Benefits Benefits Hub Member Resources Media Badges Chapters Corporate Memberships Advocacy Advocacy Campaigns Legal Fund Events Articles + News Store Join About Contact ASMP American Society of Media Photographers For 75 Years, The Key to Success for Visual Content Creators Across All Media Become A Member Photo courtesy ASMP member Steve Whittaker Create Your Business Build Your Brand Monetize Your Work The Home for Visual Content Creators Whether you’re a photographer, YouTuber, filmmaker, enthusiast, or a student who wants a career in the fast-changing and diverse visual content creation landscape, ASMP is built to help you succeed. Together, our community of more than 6,500 Members provides a platform for education, advocacy, and meaningful change.  We fight for the rights of every photographer From the halls of Congress to the steps of the U.S. Supreme Court, ASMP fights for the rights of all creators, professional and enthusiast, and ensures that their voices are heard when determining policy, or deciding on access to public lands. We stand together, so we can stand up for you. We Give You the Tools to Monetize Your Business Our widely-respected Find A Creative platform lets you showcase your work with an individual profile and gallery. And the ASMP Academy has detailed coursework on Marketing, Negotiation, Navigating the Industry, resources for TikTokers, selling NFTs, and hundreds of hours more. We Teach You How To Protect Your Business and Your Work ASMP offers a Complete Copyright Curriculum that will give you a full understanding of how to protect the photographs, video, and film you create — plus we provide you with easy-to-use forms to get the appropriate model releases, and to properly register and license your work. Get Your Individual Legal and Business Questions Answered ASMP Members can get their questions to the desk of ASMP’s General Counsel or one of ASMP’s volunteer attorneys in writing or during one-one-one video Clinic Hours. While they cannot give you specific legal advice, they can ensure that you are up-to-date on the underlying legal principles. Make The Connections Important to Your Business at the Local and National Levels In addition to its 6,500 strong National Membership, ASMP has 38 local chapters across the United States, and Members in 22 countries — we have the events, committees, and programs to introduce you to the connections that can change and grow your career. Get Big Savings With Our Corporate Partners From insurance to equipment to technology, we’ve built partnerships with some of the world’s biggest brands to save you dollars. Visit the new ASMP Store today, filled with ASMP logo items for home, office, travel, and apparel Shop There for Your Business in Tough Times and Boom Times When COVID-19 struck, we got out in front of the challenges our Members were facing, helping them through the maze of government programs and loan applications. With our on-the-ground presence in our Nation’s Capital, we have the know-how to guide our Members through government programs in practical ways, while simultaneously advocating for their collective public policy interests at the highest levels of government. And it helps that our CEO was named five times to Roll Call’s Fabulous Fifty” list of the 50 most influential strategists on Capitol Hill. We are an association that understands Washington, and how that can benefit our Members. Member Resources Photo courtesy ASMP member Douglas Barkley The ASMP Academy The only comprehensive resource of its kind designed specifically for visual content creators of all stripes: Everything you need in one place to form, build, and grow your visual content creation business — and to legally protect the content you create. It’s color-coded by topic, always up-to-date, and with advanced search functions so you can always quickly find what you need, when you need it. Learn More Members Only Clinic Hours Sign-up for a one-on-one video conference with our General Counsel or another member of ASMP’s legal team to discuss what’s going on in your business and how ASMP’s resources can help you solve whatever issues you face, and achieve your business and creative goals. Schedule A Meeting Photo courtesy ASMP member Marianne Lee News & Information Stay informed with the latest news in the world of visual content creation. Welcome Pixel Connection – ASMP’s Newest Corporate Member! ASMP is proud to welcome Pixel Connection, ASMP’s newest Corporate Member. Pixel Connection is a family-owned one stop shop for all your... read more Weekend Reading 5.9.2024 Interesting/useful/fun stories to check out over the weekend (Warning: Highly Bookmarkable). A weekly roundup of links curated by Frank Rocco.... read more 2024 ASMP Board Candidate Declaration & Election Process and Timeline 2024 ASMP Board Candidate Declaration & Election Process and Timeline Submit your candidate declaration today. This is to announce the call for... read more More News ASMP is the partner you need to build, innovate, and protect your business. Join Today News & Information Stay informed with the latest news in the world of visual content creation. Welcome Pixel Connection – ASMP’s Newest Corporate Member! ASMP is proud to welcome Pixel Connection, ASMP’s newest Corporate Member. Pixel Connection is a family-owned one stop shop for all your... read more More News Photo courtesy ASMP member Andrea Johnson Get the Tools You Need to Monetize Your Business Our widely-respected Find A Creative platform lets you showcase your work with an individual profile and gallery; ASMP markets the platform to potential clients to help you get new business. And the ASMP Academy has detailed coursework on Marketing & Negotiation and Navigating the Industry from insiders who know the ins and outs of getting new business, growing your presence, and gaining followers. Grow Your Business What Our Members Say About ASMPASMP is where I learned the language and understanding needed to know what I was talking about and doing when it came to big contracts. ” Justin Kase Condor , ASMP Member I value the work ASMP does on my behalf, as a strong voice for copyright protection, making sure intellectual property is protected and usage is properly reimbursed.” Vicky Stromee , ASMP Member I generate at least eight times my dues in savings and assignments. In addition, I have developed great friendships and am very impressed with the support ASMP provides to the photographic community.” Scott Indermaur , ASMP Member I had been an amateur photographer since my teens, with another career, when it came time to turn professional. Looking for resources, ASMP seemed to be everywhere, supporting all kinds of photo specialties…it helped me learn how business works, how to make sense of the industry.” Barry Schwartz , ASMP Member One Find A Photographer client is paying for my ASMP membership until I retire…Long live Find A Photographer!” Jeffrey Hanshaw , ASMP Member Become A Member A Special ASMP Campaign, Created by ASMP Member Alec Vianu and our friends at Ogilvy Health Photos courtesy ASMP member Alec Vianu Our streets will never be the same. Now selected for publication in the Prestigious Ad Industry Publication Lürzer’s Archive. ASMP remembers those we lost to Covid-19. Read More ASMP Members Have Achieved Greatness Across Photography, Film, Advertising, Photojournalism and Beyond So many of our industry’s legends, past and present, and from across media, have been ASMP Members: Ansel Adams, Stanley Kubrick, Dorothea Lange, Richard Avedon, Gordon Parks, Ellen von Unwerth, Edward Weston, Chester Higgins, Mary Ellen Mark, Edward Steichen, Berenice Abbott, Walker Evans, Henri Cartier-Bresson, Weegee, Alfred Eisenstaedt, Philippe Halsman, Roy DeCarava, Walter Iooss Jr., Yousuf Karsh, Lou Jones, Art...