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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.
Lubomir Synek
Lubomir Synek
Web site: www.archart.cz
Country Based/For How Long: Czech Republic, since birth.
Nationality: Czech
Photographic Specialty: Architecture.
For how many years have you worked as a photographer? 30 years.
For how many years have you been an ASMP member? Since 1996.
What do you consider to be the most valuable aspect of your membership in the ASMP?
International exposure through the FindaPhotographer page on the ASMP Web site; information exchanged on the ASMP/Architecture listserv.
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?
Fighting copyright abuse on an international level, cooperating not only with US organizations.
Do you participate in any of the existing ASMP specialty groups or listservs? If so, which ones?
Architecture.
Do you belong to other local photographic or professional associations within your local community? If so, which ones?
Czech Association of Professional Photographers.
What is your primary source of news about the photography industry?
Internet, photographic magazines.
In your opinion, what is the most critical issue affecting photographers in your local community today?
As elsewhere: falling prices due to the ease with which digital pictures can be taken, intellectual property problems etc.
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?
No problem.