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Survey of international members
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David Hewitt
David Hewitt
Web site: Not at this stage.
Country Based/For How Long: South Africa, all my life. I am now 54 years old.
Nationality: South African and I carry an Irish passport as well.
Photographic Specialty: Commercial mainly (food and jewelry) and a little bit of industrial. I also teach photography.
For how many years have you worked as a photographer? About 30 years.
For how many years have you been an ASMP member? 17 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? Would you be willing to pay extra for this service?
Not sure, as I have never thought about it; if it was worthwhile I would pay for it. I am concerned that if the membership goes up next year it is not going to be worth my while to remain a member, as when you convert U.S. dollars to our local currencies it becomes very expensive!
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?
No.
What is your primary source of news about the photography industry?
ASMP and PDN magazine.
In your opinion, what is the most critical issue affecting photographers in your local community today?
Too many people buying a digital camera and now calling themselves professional photographers and doing the work for nothing or very cheap, thereby messing up the market with clients who now will not pay what photographers are asking. Clients are also doing their own photography and are more concerned that they have an image (cheaply) and not about whether it is a great image!
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.