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.
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...
ASMP Advocacy Update: The FILM Act Is Signed Into Law
For more than a two years, ASMP and NANPA, along with their sister organizations PPA and NPPA, have been working on a problem that has plagued photographers and videographers across the country. For many who photograph...
Biden Signs Law Making it Easier to Photograph and Film in National Parks
Image: Depositphotos Cross-posted from petapixel.com [by Jeremy Gray] Days before Christmas, the United States Senate passed a wide-ranging bill, the EXPLORE Act, which included provisions to reform how filming permits...
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...
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,...