The best camera is the one you have with you. Whether that’s a high-tech DSLR, a consumer point-and-shoot, or simply your SmartPhone, there’s a common denominator that will determine the visual impact of the images you create: the light. Identifying beautiful light (or creating/modifying the light) takes experience, observation, and a knowledge the fundamentals of lighting. Learning how to visualize the intended image in your mind’s eye and translate that vision onto a two-dimensional plane…
Editor’s note: As the nation prepares to commemorate the 20th anniversary of 9/11 this week, we look to the extraordinary architectural design of the new World Trade Center Transportation Hub in the award-winning images of ASMP Member Alan Karchmer, which he photographed for the renowned architect Santiago Calatrava. You can view more of Alan’s images on display at the National Building Museum through June 5, 2022. National Building Museum Exhibit “Any prominent work of architecture…
ASMP Weekly Update Table of Contents Member Spotlight: Alan Karchmer – The Architects’ Photographer Legal: SCAM ALERT – IRS Criminal Investigation Sees Surge in Scams Tied to Economic Impact Payments Bookshelf: The Perfect Imperfect by John Dolan Resources: ASMP Business and Legal Clinic Benefits: Book Next Photo Shoot Location with Peerspace Events Newsfeed Weekend Reading Support the ASMP Legal Fund
An intimate exploration of the American wedding, an enduring public ritual Foreword by Martha Stewart “Each image is provocative, detailed, important, relevant, and memorable. John Dolan encourages his subjects to be bold, to show their emotions, and to allow his lens to capture private as well as more open moments.” –Martha Stewart This book is an unexpected deep dive into the tenderness and truth of weddings. For 342 Saturdays, John Dolan has quietly pursued emotional and…
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) received a record number of reports about Economic Impact Payment scams in June and July 2021. “Even though taxpayers have received multiple rounds of Economic Impact Payments, we saw phishing scams surge this summer,” said Jim Lee, Chief of IRS Criminal Investigation. “The number of reported scam attempts reached levels we haven’t seen in more than a decade. More than ever, it is important for taxpayers to continue to protect…
ASMP Weekly Update Table of Contents Member Spotlight: PBS to Air Sky Bergman’s Lives Well Lived Documentary in September Webinars: August 25th Town Hall Video Posted Copyright: Copyright Academy Webinars Available Now Resources: ASMP Business and Legal Clinic Benefits: Member Benefit from PixOasis Events Newsfeed Weekend Reading Support the ASMP Legal Fund
ASMP Weekly Update Table of Contents Legal: BREAKING NEWS: Lynn Goldsmith Prevails AGAIN Over Andy Warhol Foundation Member Spotlight: Eric Politzer Benefits: Apple Benefit Update Resources: ASMP Announces Legal Clinic Contests: Enter the American Open 2021 Today! Forums Events Newsfeed Weekend Reading Support the ASMP Legal Fund