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ASMP Professional Business Practices in Photography (Sixth Ed.)
Price: $23.95 / ASMP members $21.00
A book regarded as the most authoritative source of information on business practices in professional photography is now available from the American Society of Media Photographers. The Sixth Edition of ASMP Professional Business Practices in Photography contains more than 400 pages on subjects ranging from assignment, stock, pricing and estimating, negotiating fees and agreements, rights and value in traditional and electronic media, formalizing agreements (with a range of forms and appropriate language for terms and conditions), releases, copyright, electronic technology, business and marketing strategies, book publishing, and professional services. Also included is a comprehensive bibliography of software, Web sites, directories, and professional organizations which can help photographers.
This edition of the ASMP Professional Business Practices in Photography is the latest in the trade association's tradition of producing publications to help photographers in their business and to provide aspiring photographers with essential information and advice as they enter the profession. The book contains information and advice collected over many years through ASMP's extensive network including ASMP staff, photographers, stock and advertising agency personnel, attorneys, accountants, Internet and electronic technology experts.
The book is published by Allworth Press. You may order from ASMP (see below) or from Allworth.
Working With An Architectural Photographer
This booklet has been superseded by the newer and more complete Commissioning Architectural Photography described at left.
You may read Working With an Architectural Photographer online or download the PDF for desktop printing. Bulk quantities (on heavy paper stock with glossy cover) can be ordered from ASMP; supplies may be limited.
Price for members:
- $10 for 10 (+ $5 Shipping)
- $40 for 50 (+ $7 Shipping)
- $70 for 100 (+ $10 Shipping)
Price for non-members:
- $15 for 10 (+ $5 Shipping)
- $45 for 50 (+ $7 Shipping)
- $75 for 100 (+ $10 Shipping)
Commissioning Architectural Photography:
Best practices in working with an architectural photographer
Jointly developed by ASMP and the American Institute of Architects, this compendium of Best Practices guides you through the entire process of working with an architectural photographer. It explains how to choose the right photographer for your needs, how to read the cost estimate, and how to stay within budget while meeting your quality goals. It explores in detail the customary approaches to licensing photos for books or magazines and the options for saving money with multiparty assignments. There is also a checklist of preparations to prevent trouble during the on-site part of the photo assignment.
| Individual sections of the booklet can be viewed online or downloaded (from ASMP or from section 06.03 of the AIA Best Practice library for desktop color printout. | ||
| Selecting a Professional Photographer | download from AIA |
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| Understanding the Estimate for a Photographic Assignment | download from AIA |
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| Controlling the Cost of a Photographic Assignment | download from AIA | browse online |
| Preparing for Professional Photography: A Checklist | download from AIA |
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| Licensing Photographs for a Publication | download from AIA |
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| Sharing the Photographic Assignment: A Case Study | download from AIA |
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Alternatively, you can download the entire booklet (PDF, 600 kb) for b&w printing. For bulk copies, however, it's usually cheaper to order from ASMP. Price is $1 per book, plus shipping. Shipping is $5 for 2-10 copies; $7 up to 50 copies; and $10 up to 100 copies.
Working With An Assignment Photographer
Working with an Assignment Photographer was developed by the American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP) to illustrate the fundamental principles involved during a typical commercial photography assignment. By defining key terms, answering commonly asked questions and describing today’s best practices, it guides you through the entire process of working with an assignment photographer.
You may download Working With an Architectural Photographer as a PDF here for desktop printing. Bulk quantities (on heavy paper stock with glossy cover) can be ordered from ASMP:
Price for members:
- $10 for 10 (+ $5 Shipping)
- $40 for 50 (+ $7 Shipping)
- $70 for 100 (+ $10 Shipping)
Price for non-members:
- $15 for 10 (+ $5 Shipping)
- $45 for 50 (+ $7 Shipping)
- $75 for 100 (+ $10 Shipping)
Copyright Guide for Photographers
Price: $5.95 / ASMP members $4.95
A concise coverage of what you need to know about copyright. Copyright Guide for Photographers includes info on copyright basics, registration, copyright notice, licensing rights, work for hire, copyright transfer, fair use, buyouts and more.
The Business of Images video
Edited from the highly acclaimed 2-hour video conference produced by ASMP and The Newhouse School, Syracuse University, this dynamic video features photographers Clint Clemens, Michael Furman, Stephen Wilkes, and Emily Vickers discussing down-to-earth business. Valuable information gathered over many years is shared by a group of leading professionals. Learn how to integrate successful business practices for efficiency and profit; follow the paper trail as a professional takes you through an assignment; incisive questions and enlightening answers.
- Price of the video is $5, plus $2 s&h.
For this item only, make checks payable to: - ASMP Foundation. ASMP
150 North Second Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Ph: 215-451-2767
Fax: 215-451-0880.
Rights and Value: In traditional and electronic media
Price: $8.95 / ASMP members $4.95
Protecting your rights in electronic media … Pricing your work in electronic media … Appreciating the value of your work in the new media … A whole new realm of usage rights has been brought upon photographers with the advancement of digital and electronic media. And with the advent of the new media, photographers' traditional concerns about copyright protection, licensing, moral rights, and pricing have increased.
Rights and Value: In traditional and electronic media addresses these issues, giving photographers an excellent overview of the scope of electronic rights and offering advice on copyright protection, the value of content, and pricing and compensation structures.
Written by the former chairman of ASMP's technology committee, Scott Highton, Rights and Value also contains a sample pricing system based on the structure created by the Media Photographer's Copyright Agency (MP©A). This is an excellent guide for photographers to determine a pricing basis.
Valuation of Lost or Damaged Transparencies
Price: $14.95 / ASMP members $12
A collection of court decisions along with articles by attorney Michael D. Remer, Esq., covering recent events and cases that have helped establish the principle that a transparency or negative is an income-producing asset with a value far exceeding the cost of the film and processing.
How to order ASMP publications
You may order publications by calling ASMP National at 215-451-2767 with your publication requirements. If mailing your order please name the titles and include the appropriate amount and include shipping and handling of $6 for the first item and $1 for each additional unless item has shipping cost specified. Your personal check or money order, payable to ASMP, are welcome. (Philadelphia residents must add 7 percent sales tax on price plus S&H). Download publication order form.
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- ASMP
150 North Second Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106.
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- Ph: 215-451-2767
Fax: 215-451-0880