The draft version of the Orphan Works Copyright bill sounds reasonable, but its effect would be a disaster for photographers and illustrators. You need to let the members of the House and Senate Judiciary Committees know about the harm it could do to you. Do it now, while the bill is still in committee.
(02/24/06)
From discovering specific locations through online databases of images to finding the perfect scout on the ground, the Internet offers photographers a wealth of avenues for improving location scouting efficiency. Here are some Web sites with good resources to help you on your way.
(02/24/06)
If you’ve struggled to get desktop prints that match the color you see on your monitor, you may be interested in this product review of ColorVision’s PrintFIX Pro software.
(02/24/06)
The February 17 issue of NewsWatch has been posted. (Member password required.)
(02/17/06)
David Alan Harvey featured at NikonNet; Aspen Photo Workshops sets summer schedule; In memoriam Tana Hoban; Agora Gallery opens competition; Register early for Photoshop World; Blind photographer tracks building sites via blimp; February issue of Double Exposure features ASMP members.
(02/13/06)
Thanks to members’ generosity, the ASMP Hurricane Katrina Fund was able to fund all of the requests it received. (The fund was created to pay annual membership dues for members.)
(02/10/06)
The complete set of documents for the 2006 Constitution Referendum are now online for your examination. (Member password required.)
(02/08/06)
Making It Big, a prime-time television series seen across North America, is looking for three talented, up-and-coming fashion photographers. All three young professionals will be showcased in the Making It Big Fashion Photography episode — but only one will land the career opportunity of a lifetime.
(02/01/06)
The New Jersey chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators has bestowed its “Communicator of the Year” award on ASMP member Robert Currie. The award was presented at the NJ/IABC’s annual IRIS Awards fete on January 26.
(02/01/06)
ASMP member Saxon Holt wanted to market his stock archive online, but did not need an image database — his archive is mostly film. His solution:
(02/01/06)
“Deborah and Bill’s Fourteenth Honeymoon” is an exhibition by ASMP member Deborah Gray Mitchell at The Gallery at 12345 West Dixie in North Miami, FL.
(02/01/06)
Panoramic photographer Ron Pepper will host a seminar called “The Digital Panorama and Virtual Tour Workshop” at Zeff Photo Supply on February 8.
(02/01/06)
On February 25, NY-based photographer and technician Von Thomas will offer a one-day seminar called “Digital Technician Boot Camp.” It’s aimed at the assistant with two or more years of experience.
(02/01/06)
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