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Survey of international members
Photography is an international language, and from its very beginnings the ASMP has counted internationally based photographers as integral members.
Michael Cooper
Michael Cooper
Web site: www.coopershoots.com
Country Based/For How Long: Based in Canada all my life.
Nationality: Canadian
Photographic Specialty: People and performing arts.
For how many years have you worked as a photographer? 25 years.
For how many years have you been an ASMP member? 3 years.
What do you consider to be the most valuable aspect of your membership in the ASMP?
Information.
What service or information could ASMP provide to you as an international member that would add value to your membership?
A hit list of art buyers.
Would you be willing to pay extra for this service?
Yes.
Do you participate in any of the existing ASMP specialty groups or listservs?
No.
Do you belong to other local photographic or professional associations within your local community? If so, which ones?
CAPIC.
What is your primary source of news about the photography industry?
Rob Galbraith or my industrial rep.
In your opinion, what is the most critical issue affecting photographers in your local community today?
The devaluation of photography, licensing and more costly equipment.
In the interest of building community and forging strategic alliances, would you be willing to share resources and knowledge of your local market with another ASMP member if they were to contact you in advance of a trip to your area?
Yes.