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Eugene Mopsik, Executive Director
American Society of Media Photographers
Phone (215) 451-2767
Email mopsik@asmp.org
ASMP, AIA Release Best Practices For Commissioning Architectural Photography
At the 2006 Convention of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), opening today in Los Angeles, the American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP) will distribute bound copies of "Commissioning Architectural Photography," a compendium of Best Practice documents that has been jointly published by AIA and ASMP. The documents are part of the AIA Best Practice library, which covers professional standards and advice across the whole spectrum of architectural practice. The library's contents are offered to AIA's 50,000 members, to contractors and allied trades, and to the public.
"Commissioning Architectural Photography" is freely available on the ASMP Web site. Subjects include:
- Selecting a Professional Photographer
- Understanding the Estimate for a Photographic Assignment
- Controlling the cost of a Photography Assignment
- Preparing for Professional Photography: A Checklist
- Licensing Photographs for Publication
- Sharing the Photographic Assignment: A Case Study
Architectural photographer and former ASMP president Susan Carr said it is "An outstanding resource for architects and photographers alike. We all win when we are working from the same page...our new road map!" These documents are useful to all photographers in their effort to help clients better understand the process of working with an assignment photographer.
The Best Practice documents are another product of the continuing collaboration between AIA and ASMP, which also includes a gallery of photographs and the presentation of continuing education mini-seminars at the current AIA National Convention in Los Angeles, June 8 through 10.
The individual Best Practice documents can be found on the AIA Web site:
Selecting a Professional Photographer
Understanding the Estimate for a Photographic Assignment
Preparing for Professional Photography: A Checklist
Controlling the Cost of a Photographic Assignment
Licensing Photographs for a Publication
Sharing the Photographic Assignment: A Case Study
About ASMP
Founded in 1944, the American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP) is the leading trade association for photographers who photograph primarily for publication. ASMP promotes photographers' rights, educates photographers in better business practices, produces business publications for photographers, and helps buyers find professional photographers. It has more than 5,000 members, including many of the world's greatest photographers, in 40 chapters nationwide.
About AIA
Since 1857, the AIA has represented the professional interests of America's architects. As AIA members, over 74,000 licensed architects, emerging professionals, and allied partners express their commitment to excellence in design and livability in our nation's buildings and communities. Members adhere to a code of ethics and professional conduct that assures the client, the public, and colleagues of an AIA-member architect's dedication to the highest standards in professional practice.
The AIA web site, www.aia.org, offers more information.