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Previous updates, additions and changes on this web site

Action needed on Orphan Works legislation

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)

Surfing for Great Locations

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)

Custom Profiles for RGB Printers

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)

NewsWatch edition posted

The February 17 issue of NewsWatch has been posted. (Member password required.)

(02/17/06)

New items for Feb. Newslines

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)

ASMP Katrina Fund issues final report

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)

Pro, Con rebuttals posted to Referendum Central

The complete set of documents for the 2006 Constitution Referendum are now online for your examination. (Member password required.)

(02/08/06)

Casting call: fashion photographer to star in reality show

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)

Robert Currie named IRIS Communicator of the Year

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)

Text database puts member's stock online

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)

'Honeymoon' exhibit in North Miami

“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)

Panorama seminar for Bostonians

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)

PhotoAssistant.Net to offer Digital Technician Boot Camp

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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