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NewsWatch edition posted

The March 30 issue of NewsWatch is now available. (Member password required.)

(03/30/06)

PhotoAssistant.net to host Digital Technician workshop

On April 15-16, Eran Wilkenfeld will lead a two-day, hands-on workshop for intermediate to advanced photographers, assistants, students and new digital techs. Attendees will be working with Canon and Phase One digital cameras coupled with Capture One Pro RAW Workflow software.

(03/20/06)

Competition notes for the Ides of March

Two current photo competitions at The Photo Review and Projekt30 present novel approaches to the problem of getting noticed.

(03/15/06)

News from all over

This week’s entries include The War in Iraq, Year 4; an All American Chalk Out for April Fools Day; portfolio reviews at the ASPP conference; sponsored sessions at Photoshop World; Dan Cox to offer Nature’s Best Photography Experience; a Digital Tech workshop for NYC; IPA to host first annual Palm Springs Photo Festival; and food photography to help feed the needy.

(03/14/06)

In memory of Gordon Parks and James F Brown

We remember the contributions of two former ASMP members. Gordon Parks became famous outside the photo community; he was also successful at writing novels, directing movies (including the “Shaft” series) and composing symphonies. James Brown was an Ohio journalist who, we are told, was once asked not to enter UPI’s Best Photo contest in order to give others a chance to win.

(03/10/06)

Orphan Works: watch your government in action

On Wednesday, March 8, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., the House Intellectual Property Subcommittee will hold a hearing on the recent Copyright Office proposal on “orphan works.” At this hearing, David Trust, CEO of Professional Photographers of America (PPA) will testify. ASMP is in support of his testimony and our General Counsel, Victor Perlman, will be attending the hearing. You can watch a webcast of the live proceedings at http://judiciary.house.gov/schedule.aspx.

(03/07/06)

NewsWatch edition posted

The March 7 issue of NewsWatch has been posted. (Member password required.)

(03/07/06)

Positive news on Dallal vs NY Times

Last May, photographer Tom Dallal’s suit against the New York Times received a stunning setback when the district court judge dismissed his claims. Fortunately, the appellate court saw things differently. Its decision, issued at the end of February, overturns the district court.

(03/06/06)

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