Advocacy Campaigns
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.”
– Margaret Mead
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The mission of ASMP Advocacy efforts are designed to empower still and motion photographers, and associated imaging professionals; and educate both members and non-members about policies that impact both the person and the profession.
The Copyright Office Wants To Raise Registration Fees… Take This Survey and Help Us Tell Them “No!”
We need your voice and input! Take the Survey from our partners at the Copyright Alliance. The Survey ends Monday, April 20, so take ten minutes and make your voice heard today. On March 19th, 2026, the US Copyright...
ASMP Stands in Support of the “No Artists No Art” Campaign from the Graphic Artists Guild
ASMP is proud to stand with our colleagues at the Graphic Artists Guild in supporting the “No Artists / No Art” campaign. For more information, see the press release below, or visit the campaign page at:...
Advocacy Alert: ASMP Issues Letter Regarding Changes to Federal Drone Laws
In December, significant changes were made to the federal laws related to drones, including the ban of sales of new drone from certain companies, including DJI, the most popular drone equipment manufacturer for...
PRESS RELEASE: ASMP Applauds Introduction of the New Copyright Modernization Bill VACRA
San Francisco, December 17, 2025 — The American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP) announced its strong support for the introduction of the Visual Artists Copyright Reform Act of 2025 by sponsor Senator...
ASMP Advocacy: Why Copyright Modernization Matters
There has never been a more pivotal time than now to stay on top of all the developments that are coming out of Washington that affect photographers and all visual creators. For 80 years, ASMP has been leading the...
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 issue of the "server test", which is prevalent in the 9th Circuit. This...
The Copyright Office Wants To Raise Registration Fees… Take This Survey and Help Us Tell Them “No!”
We need your voice and input! Take the Survey from our partners at the Copyright Alliance. The Survey ends Monday, April 20, so take ten minutes and make your voice heard today. On March 19th, 2026, the US Copyright...
ASMP Stands in Support of the “No Artists No Art” Campaign from the Graphic Artists Guild
ASMP is proud to stand with our colleagues at the Graphic Artists Guild in supporting the “No Artists / No Art” campaign. For more information, see the press release below, or visit the campaign page at:...
The Copyright Office Wants To Raise Registration Fees… Take This Survey and Help Us Tell Them “No!”
We need your voice and input! Take the Survey from our partners at the Copyright Alliance. The Survey ends Monday, April 20, so take ten minutes and...