American Society of Media Photographers
The American Society of Media Photographers, abbreviated ASMP, is a professional association of imaging professionals, including photojournalists, architectural, underwater, food/culinary and advertising photographers as well as video/film makers and other specialists. Its members are primarily those who create images for publications, though many cross over into wedding and portrait photography.
Formation | 1944 |
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Type | professional association |
Headquarters | San Francisco, CA |
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Membership | 6,500+ |
Official language | English |
CEO | James Edmund Datri |
Website | asmp.org |
ASMP advocates for photographers' legal rights, supports information-sharing among members, and provides business and technical information. Much of the material is freely available to the public. For instance, it offers a web tutorial on registering copyrights, and on model releases and property releases. It also helps users of images find qualified photographers for project assignments ("Find a Photographer") and helps photographers find qualified assistants ("Find an Assistant.")
The ASMP has more than 6,500+ members in over 30 countries.