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October 23, 2017
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Screenshot of article about photographer's lawsuit againt NYT on Vantage

Photographer Sues The New York Times for Age Discrimination, Wage Loss and Misclassification of Employment

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Vantage’s Ramin Talaie discusses the suit and its potential impact on other “full-time freelancers.” A lawsuit brought by veteran New York Times photographer Robert Stolarik — whose images appeared on the gray lady’s front page more than 30 times — paints the picture of the gig economy issues confronting aging freelancers in the media and a newsroom challenged with diversity. The 23-page suit, filed on July 6 and first reported by Law360 and Bloomberg Law, alleges misclassification of employment,…

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October 20, 2017
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Screenshot of article on Stefan Draschan from deMilked

Photographer Spent Days Waiting For Museum Visitors To Match The Artworks They Observe

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Something fun from Andrius over at deMilked. While most of us visit art museums to see art (duh, right?), others, like France-based photographer Stefan Draschan, are there to create their own pieces. And Stefan does it by camping in galleries for days, waiting for visitors who perfectly match the artworks they observe. His photo series is called “People matching artworks,” and seeing it at first you might get an impression that it’s all staged. But…

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October 19, 2017
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W. Eugene Smith Grant Awarded to Daniel Castro Garcia

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Cross-posted from The New York Times Lens Blog [by James Estrin] Daniel Castro Garcia has been awarded the W. Eugene Smith Memorial Fund’s 2017 grant in Humanistic Photography for his project on the European migrant and refugee crisis. Migration has been a constant photographic theme for Mr. Castro Garcia, who was born and raised in Oxford, England, by parents who had immigrated from Spain’s Galicia region seeking economic opportunities. As the son of immigrants himself,…

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October 18, 2017
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Screenshot of feature story on Ami Vitale on National Geographic

A Fresh Perspective on Coexistence

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ASMP Key Influencer Ami Vitale captures moments of peace and prosperity in a country of diversity. Kenya is a country of beauty and diversity. Lush grasslands and savannahs give way to humid, broadleaf forests along the Indian Ocean. For a photographer, East Africa offers up an array of opportunity. Whether shooting photos of zebras across vast fertile land, or getting up close and personal with elephants, this unique landscape lends itself to incredible moments to…

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October 18, 2017
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Screenshot of health benefits story posted on Freelancers Union Blog

Freelancers Need Better Benefits

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In the 4th annual survey of the independent workforce, freelancers expressed a desire for better portable benefits. Nathan Bransford discusses the results. As debates about health insurance roil the country, freelancers are an often-overlooked constituency. (Here’s what freelancers need to know about how Trump’s recent executive orders will impact them). In Freelancing In America 2017, Freelancers Union’s and Upwork’s 4th annual study of the independent workforce, freelancers cited access to benefits as a top concern….

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October 17, 2017
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Register Now for ASMP Portfolio Reviews at PhotoPlus Expo!

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Once again at PhotoPlus Expo, ASMP is offering member portfolio reviews on Thursday, October 26th, Friday, October 27th, and Saturday, October 28th with a leading business and creative consultant at the ASMP Booth (#875). There will be two categories of reviews: Individual Reviews (10 or 15 minute reviews) Group Reviews (50 minute reviews with 5 participants) $25 Administrative Fee per review. Limit one review per member.  This year’s featured consultants are: Karen D’Silva, Agency Access Creative Consultant…

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October 17, 2017
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Screenshot of Arianna Rinaldo interview published on LensCulture

The Secret to a Great Photo Edit

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LensCulture’s Alexander Strecker sits down with Arianna Rinaldo, Artistic Director of Cortona On The Move. For nearly 20 years, Arianna Rinaldo has let photography guide her path around the world, from her beginnings at the New York Magnum office to positions with the magazine COLORS, the weekend supplement D La Repubblica, and the quarterly magazine OjodePez. Most recently, Rinaldo has served as artistic director and curator of two international photography festivals based in Italy—“Cortona On…

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October 17, 2017
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BEST OF ASMP 2017 is LIVE!

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The BEST OF ASMP Photo Contest is back! Watch for Contest updates here! UPDATE OCTOBER 17th – THE CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED!  Thanks to the ASMP members who submitted entries! The judges are beginning their challenge of identifying the best images out of the hundreds that were submitted. They are currently preparing for Round One of the two phases of judging. We don’t envy them! Can’t wait to show you the BEST OF ASMP on…

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October 16, 2017
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ASMP Annual Member Meet-Up Scheduled for October 26th in New York

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  HOLD THAT DATE! The ASMP Annual Member Meet-Up will be held in New York on Thursday, October 26th, from 4:00 to 5:30pm. The venue for the meeting will be the B&H Superstore located at 420 9th Avenue, New York, NY. Join National Board Chair, Luke Copping, and Executive Director, Tom Kennedy, for a broad discussion on all things ASMP, and network with fellow members. Additional information regarding meeting agenda will be posted shortly.  

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October 16, 2017
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Screenshot of article by Gabi Colton posted at Fstoppers.

What It’s Really Like to Be a Female Photographer

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Gabrielle Colton learned a lot about dealing with  adversity when she moved from Atlanta to Louisville, Kentucky. Nikon’s recent choice to promote the new D850 with a pro team of 32 men has started waves of conversation of gender inequality in the arts. During the uproar, I received a few messages requesting for me to share my own experiences that are unique to being a female photographer. Whether we like to admit it or not,…

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