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ASMP is the premier resource for community, culture, commerce and publications relating to publication photography. ASMP is the authoritative voice of publication photographers worldwide.

Notices & Announcements

Orphan Works Alert: The Senate has passed S.2913.
    On the House side, the representatives are being lobbied by the library community to adopt the Senate bill. Photographers need to act now.

Seventh Edition published. A new, up-to-date revision of ASMP's Professional Business Practices in Photography is now on sale. There is special pricing for ASMP members (requires member password).

ASMP at PhotoPlus Expo. Event info and links for free registration.

ASMP's annual member meeting. Saturday, October 25. Guest speakers Carolyn Potts and Julieanne Kost. Full details.

Features

New: Licensing Guide

How to create a usage license, how to choose the correct language for each situation, how prices are determined — it's all here, with real-world examples.

Terms and Conditions Module

Ready-to-use legal forms for the digital age. Use them to update your estimates, delivery memos and invoices. ASMP members can customize the details for print-ready pages.

Property and Model Release Module

To license your photos for commercial uses, you need written permission from the people you are photographing. Here is the what, why and how of releases.

Copyright Tutorial

Creating an image creates the copyright — but for best legal protection, you should register the image with the Copyright Office. Here's how you do it.

Online Communities

ASMP supports virtual meeting places for students and emerging pros, for photographers specializing in architectural, fine art, culinary and corporate photography, and those diversifying into video. Join us.

Member Benefits

Save money on health and business insurance, supplies, and much more.