American Society of Media Photographers
For 80 Years, The Key to Success for Visual Content Creators Across All Media
Photo courtesy ASMP member Steve Whittaker
Create Your Business
Build Your Brand
Monetize Your Work
The Home for Visual Content Creators
Whether you’re a photographer, YouTuber, filmmaker, enthusiast, or a student who wants a career in the fast-changing and diverse visual content creation landscape, ASMP is built to help you succeed. Together, our community of nearly 7,000 Members provides a platform for education, advocacy, and meaningful change.
We fight for the rights of every photographer
From the halls of Congress to the steps of the U.S. Supreme Court, ASMP fights for the rights of all creators, professional and enthusiast, and ensures that their voices are heard when determining policy, or deciding on access to public lands. We stand together, so we can stand up for you.
We Give You the Tools to Monetize Your Business
Our widely-respected Find A Creative platform lets you showcase your work with an individual profile and gallery. And the ASMP Academy has detailed coursework on Marketing, Negotiation, Navigating the Industry, resources for TikTokers, selling NFTs, and hundreds of hours more.
We Teach You How To Protect Your Business and Your Work
ASMP offers a Complete Copyright Curriculum that will give you a full understanding of how to protect the photographs, video, and film you create — plus we provide you with easy-to-use forms to get the appropriate model releases, and to properly register and license your work.
Get Your Individual Legal and Business Questions Answered
ASMP Members can get their questions to the desk of ASMP’s Legal Team or one of ASMP’s volunteer attorneys in writing or during one-one-one video Clinic Hours. While they cannot give you specific legal advice, they can ensure that you are up-to-date on the underlying legal principles.
Make The Connections Important to Your Business at the Local and National Levels
In addition to its 7,000+ strong National Membership, ASMP has 37 local chapters across the United States, and Members in 70 countries — we have the events, committees, and programs to introduce you to the connections that can change and grow your career.
Get Big Savings With Our Corporate Partners
From insurance to equipment to technology, we’ve built partnerships with some of the world’s biggest brands to save you dollars.
Membership Pays
Join the ASMP Affiliate Program & Start Earning Today!
Our affiliate program offers members, content creators, influencers, and business owners a unique opportunity to generate income, elevate their industry standing, and expand their customer base.
The ASMP Academy
The only comprehensive resource of its kind designed specifically for visual content creators of all stripes: Everything you need in one place to form, build, and grow your visual content creation business — and to legally protect the content you create. It’s color-coded by topic, always up-to-date, and with advanced search functions so you can always quickly find what you need, when you need it.
News & Information
Stay informed with the latest news in the world of visual content creation.
ADVOCACY: ASMP Files US Supreme Court Amicus Brief
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ASMP is the partner you need to build, innovate, and protect your business.
News & Information
Stay informed with the latest news in the world of visual content creation.
ADVOCACY: ASMP Files US Supreme Court Amicus Brief
Today, ASMP filed a brief (see below) with the US Supreme Court in the case of Elliot McGucken v. Valnet, Inc. This important matter presents the...
Photo courtesy ASMP member Andrea Johnson
Get the Tools You Need to Monetize Your Business
Our widely-respected Find A Creative platform lets you showcase your work with an individual profile and gallery; ASMP markets the platform to potential clients to help you get new business. And the ASMP Academy has detailed coursework on Marketing & Negotiation and Navigating the Industry from insiders who know the ins and outs of getting new business, growing your presence, and gaining followers.
What Our Members Say About ASMP
For 80 Years, ASMP Members Have Achieved Greatness Across Photography, Film, Advertising, Photojournalism and Beyond
So many of our industry’s legends, past and present, and from across media, have been ASMP Members: Ansel Adams, Stanley Kubrick, Dorothea Lange, Richard Avedon, Gordon Parks, Ellen von Unwerth, Edward Weston, Chester Higgins, Mary Ellen Mark, Edward Steichen, Berenice Abbott, Walker Evans, Henri Cartier-Bresson, Weegee, Alfred Eisenstaedt, Philippe Halsman, Roy DeCarava, Walter Iooss Jr., Yousuf Karsh, Lou Jones, Art Wolfe, Inez & Vinoodh, and many more.
You can be too. You’ll be in great company.
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