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ASMP Constitution referendum results posted

The votes have been tallied and are posted at our Referendum Central page. (Requires ASMP member password.)

(07/25/05)

Hundred Photographers return from Tibet

ASMP member Daniel Cox reports that his trip to Tibet was a fine success. He was one of 100 photographers who were invited to come to Tibet by the Chinese Photographers Association — 50 from China itself and 50 from many other countries.

(07/22/05)

Nerve wants provocative pix

Nerve.com, the “online publication about sex, relationships and culture,” is looking for the next big names in photography.

(07/22/05)

Black and White Spider Awards opens 2005 competition

September 30 is the deadline for entries in this fall Spider Awards competition. Entries are judged in 25 categories, resulting in 101 title awards and one grand award, the Creative Excellence Prize.

(07/22/05)

Omma comes to Santa Barbara

The Omma Center of Contemporary Art, based in Chania, Greece, recently opened a second gallery in Santa Barbara, California. It is now seeking artists.

(07/22/05)

APA appoints its first National Exec Director

Constance Evans was recently named as National Executive Director of the Advertising Photographers of America.

(07/22/05)

New shows at Stepping Stone

Stepping Stone Gallery, located on Long Island, has two new shows in progress. “Translucents: Abstractions in Nature” runs from July 22 through August 28. “Beyond the Obvious: The Esoteric Photograph” runs from July 22 through August 14.

(07/22/05)

Markham Street Media customizes, trains on DAM

Markham Street Media, a consulting firm, has developed a training program on digital asset management called Studio Boost.

(07/22/05)

A win, but little payoff

It is a sad fact that even if you win a copyright lawsuit, you may not get as much money as you think your images are worth. The case of IO Group v. Adkins shows how one court determined the amount of statutory damages, giving the winner only a Pyrric victory.

(07/22/05)

NewsWatch edition posted

The July 21 issue of our email newsletter is available. Member password required.

(07/21/05)

ASMPNY Image 05 Winners

View the winners of the ASMPNY Image 05 competition.

(07/14/05)

Mactribe makes magazine debut

A new online magazine, MacTribe, targets the design community and photographers. Despite the name, most of the articles seem of interest to any creative soul.

(07/07/05)

Markus Giolas is keeping it real

Giolas has launched Real Talent, a Chicago talent agency that uses “real people” instead of actors and professional models.

(07/07/05)

Copyright Office holds discussions on orphan works

Public roundtable discussions will take place in Washington, D.C., on July 26-27, and in Berkeley, California, on August 2. ASMP staff expect to attend the Washington session.

(07/07/05)

ASMP-SD Fashion Focus a big success

ASMP San Diego reports that its Fashion Focus event drew 60 attendees. The chapter will soon publish some of the best images on www.asmp-sd.org to highlight examples of the program’s talent.

(07/07/05)

Extensis updates Portfolio 7

Portfolio 7.0.6 provides compatibility for Adobe’s Creative Suite 2 and Apple’s Mac OS X 10.4 (Tiger). It also adds support for 14 more camera-raw formats.

(07/07/05)

ASPP sets 2006 education conference

The American Society of Picture Professionals will hold its fourth annual education conference March 23-26, 2006, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in San Francisco.

(07/07/05)

GaleriaZero invites artist applicants

If you’ve ever wanted your pictures to hang in a Barcelona art gallery, why not send an inquiry to GaleriaZero.

(07/07/05)

Eastman House showcases Sellers film fest, young photographers

The Eastman House calendar has some interesting events in the summer program.

(07/07/05)

ASMP New Members for August

View the list of new members for August 2005.

(07/05/05)

IPA exhibit begins July 7

The International Photography Awards will present the 2004 “Best of Show” exhibition opening and artists’ reception on July 7, 2005 at the Farmani Gallery in Los Angeles.

(07/01/05)

Voted best on the Island

Hilton Head Island-based commercial photographer (and ASMP member) Rob Kaufman was named Best Photographer in the Island Packet newspaper’s 2005 Readers Choice Awards.

(07/01/05)

Stock Asylum seeks micro-distributors of RM imagery

The Stock Asylum’s new service, the Internet Stock Directory, helps stock buyers locate rights-managed imagery on the web sites of small distributors and individual photographers.

(07/01/05)

New dangers in photographing children

BAPLA notes yet another attack on photographers’ rights: The Mayor of London believes that photographing children in London’s public places is a threat to their welfare and wants to stop it.

(07/01/05)

Amanda Koster nabs awards

ASMP member Amand Koster has garnered acclaim for two of her projects. This Is Beautiful and Aids Is Knocking.

(07/01/05)

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