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There's Still Time to Register!
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You can still be a part of ASMP's symposium, Copyright and the New Economy: Issues & Trends Facing Visual Artists, on Wednesday, April 21st at The Times Center in New York. It's free to attend, but space is filling up – so register now! If you cannot make the symposium, a video will be made available at >asmp.org following the event. With its impressive list of presenters, this is sure to be one of the year's programming highlights. Special thanks go to member Steve Lakatos, who started the ball rolling a year ago with his idea about ASMP promoting image registration.
Register for the Symposium
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Last Call to Renew ASMP Membership
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Don't give up all the benefits of your ASMP membership! If you haven't already renewed your membership to “the premier trade association for the world's most respected photographers,” do so now on line using a major credit card. Click below and go to the “update your member profile” page, review your profile and click on “pay dues online.” And, there's even an option to pay in convenient installments.
Renew Now
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Now you can see what the dpBestflow experts have to say – and participate in the conversation. Join the dpBestflow team and other colleagues as they blog about digital workflow best practices here.
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Now Hear This – ASMP Speakers Available
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ASMP members who belong to other organizations/associations/educational venues that are in need of speakers: please note that ASMP industry experts are now available for lectures, panel discussions or symposiums in a variety of subjects from copyright to Google to digital imaging best practices. So if you know of an opportunity, contact Susan Carr, ASMP Education Director, to schedule one of our speakers at an upcoming event or conference. Find out more.
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ASMP, joined by several sister organizations and individuals, filed a class action copyright infringement suit against Google, Inc. last week. According to Executive Director Eugene Mopsik, “We strongly believe that our members, and those of the other organizations, whose livelihoods are significantly and negatively impacted, deserve to have representation in this landmark issue.” Read more
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Recently, Representative Dan Lipinski (D – Illinois) introduced the Securing Cabin Baggage Act (H.R. 2870) to standardize the dimensions of carry-on baggage and personal items allowed onto passenger aircraft. This bill has potential implications for professional photographers and their equipment.
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Scam Alert: A member was alarmed when he received two emails claiming copyright infringement filed against him in court. Apparently, it's “phishing bait” trying to lure respondents. The senders are from crosbyhiggins.com so be alert to this and let General Counsel Vic Perlman know of any further activity.
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The next meeting of ASMP's Board of Directors will be held April 16 – 18 in Philadelphia. Congratulations to incoming Board members Kevin Lock, Steve Whittaker, and Joseph Pobereskin. The Board of Directors has elected their officers for the coming year: President Richard Kelly, 1st Vice President Jim Cavanaugh, 2nd Vice President Gail Mooney, Treasurer Todd Joyce and Secretary Shawn Henry.
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ASMP President Richard Kelly and Education Director Susan Carr participated in the 2010 Fotofest event in Houston and received high praise for their workshop, Beyond Print, which ASMP co-sponsored and featured a presentation on copyright. Event organizers said – “…You made it very obvious why art photographers should be part of ASMP.” “Your lecture was engaging, informative and inspiring!” There was standing room only and much discussion among the audience of more than 100 people.
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Now…you can learn the process of registering your work by listening to the new Podcast Guide to Registration which is available here. And, you can take advantage of ASMP's free 2 hour “Copyright Registration Workshop” coming to a number of cities this Spring. See the schedule
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Michael Manheim has a new book out, and one on the press. See-Saw Sampler can be viewed at www.michaelphilipmanheim.com where his upcoming book, In a Labyrinth The Dance of the Butoh can be previewed. The National Museum of Dance in Saratoga Springs, NY will have an exhibition featuring Labyrinth through March 2011.
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Last month Jeff Schultz celebrated his 30th anniversary as the Official Iditarod Volunteer Photographer. He has photographed in conditions ranging from freezing winds to zero visibility snow storms from Anchorage to Nome, Alaska.
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ASMP Executive Director Eugene Mopsik attended the WPPI (Wedding & Portrait Photographer International) 2010 Convention and Trade Show in Las Vegas in March, which was also the 30th anniversary of the organization. Judy Hermann, Jay Kinghorn and Blake Discher also attended and made well-received presentations.
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Eugene Mopsik traveled to Washington DC to attend a meeting of the Copyright Alliance, for which he is a Board Member. He also attended the Annual Copyright Clearance Center Symposium in New York City with ASMP General Counsel Vic Perlman.
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Canon Offers New Workshops
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ASMP Members receive discounts up to $100 on three of Canon's new programs: EOS Moving Image Workshop – Beyond the Still, Canon Cinema Caravan Workshops for EOS Storytellers, and EOS Immersion: Exploring HD Video with EOS workshop. To receive your discount, get your member activation code here. Complete information on all of Canon's programs can be found at www.usa.canon.com/canonlivelearning.
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National Geographic Traveler 10% Discount
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ASMP members receive 10% off photography seminars. See what is offered at ngtravelerseminars.com. If you click through to the registration page, there is a box for members to check to receive the discount.
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Lighter and thinner than any laptop or netbook – it's just .5 inches thick and weighs 1.5 pounds – iPad delivers battery life of up to 10 hours. It starts at $499, and you can order and get more info at www.asmp.org/articles/member-benefits-apple.html
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Members receive a $40 discount when they enroll in Celebrity Fashion Photographer Kevin Michael Schmitz' Location Lighting Fashion Photography Workshop. Go to the MeetUp Page at www.meetup.com/KevinSchmitz for more information.
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The 1st China International Digital Photographic Art Exhibition
| Li Shui, the “first Town of Photography” in China will hold this exhibition to provide more exchanges chances to photographers worldwide and to promote the development of photography. Closing date is July 15th, with the exhibition to take place November 7th. An entry form is available at www.fc59delft.nl/Formulieren/2010-07-15-Lishui.doc. |
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SIIA Workshop to be Held
| ASMP is a sponsor of the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) Copyright Registration Best Practices Workshop on May 5th in Washington DC. Registration is free and lunch will be served to those in attendance. See more about this and Register here. |
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Announcements from Adobe
| Big news at Adobe – the Global Online Launch Event for CS5 was held on April 12 – and they have announced Lightroom 3 beta 2, an intuitive digital darkroom and efficient assistant, before the official release. Read more about the new Lightroom 3 beta at labs.adobe.com/technologies/lightroom3 |
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Weekend Workshop on Photographing Flowers
| Barbara Bordnick, author and renowned fashion, portrait, nude and floral photographer who has taught workshops all over the world, will hold a New York City workshop April 24 & 25th. To find out more, contact Barbara at info@searchings.us |
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New Website Launch
| Those interested in selling, or licensing rights to the pictures will be interested in the new web site www.photolicensingoptions.com, where photographers with practical experience in the areas they write about offer insights on a wide range of topics related to maximizing photography earnings. There is no annual subscription and you only pay for the articles you choose to read. |
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Eddie Adams Barnstorm Workshop
| The online application deadline is May 28 for this intense four-day gathering of top photography professionals and 100 carefully selected students. The October workshop is tuition-free. Find out more at www.eddieadamsworkshop.com |
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