  Each day, the modern photographer addresses multiple legal issues in their businesses. Whether it is copyright, contracts, or other legal requirements, photographers have had to up their game with basic legal knowledge to ensure that their work and livelihood is protected, and that they are compensated fairly for their work. ASMP is well aware that legal services can be a very expensive line item in a photographer’s budget, especially if legal counsel is…
Wednesday, November 13 @ 12:00pmET Join ASMP for a discussion with Mark Fitzgerald about using Lightroom on mobile devices. One of Lightroom’s most underused features is the ability to synchronize the desktop Lightroom Classic catalog with mobile devices. At first this may not sound too exciting. But when your mobile devices become part of your main photography ecosystem, it will most likely change your mobile and desktop workflows. For example, you can seamlessly share select…
Monday, October 7th @12:00pmET Join us for a discussion about marketing with Instagram with two of our favorite consultants, Karen D’Silva and Jennifer Kilberg, of Agency Access. With over an eighth of the world’s population using Instagram today, the question becomes, are you using Instagram to market your photography business? Instagram is quickly becoming a favorite place for companies to strengthen relationships with potential clients. Instagram allows you to create a great visual story for…
Wednesday, October 16 @ 12:00pmET Join us for a discussion with photographer/author/editor Thomas Werner about publishing your book – working with a publisher or self-publishing. During this webinar you will receive an overview of the challenges and rewards of working with a publisher and self-publishing. Learn from Thomas Werner, author of the book, The Fashion Image, Bloomsbury Publishing, London, and Editor at Large for IRKmagazine, a Paris based fashion and culture magazine and web site….
Wednesday, October 2nd at 12:00pmET Join us for a conversation with ASMP’s Richard Kelly and veteran visual and marketing consultant, Selina Maitreya, who will share key information and inspiration for photographers who truly want to succeed. To develop and sustain a thriving commercial photography business in today’s uber competitive market, you’ll need to constantly keep your attention on four distinct areas of your business: Your visual approach to your chosen specialty Your sales and marketing…
Monday September 23 @ 12:00pmET Join us for a talk with Photographer/Director/Producer Andrew Scrivani, who will discuss the impact and importance that social media has had on the business, art, and perceptions of photography in the marketplace. Andrew will share his experiences in how participation in Social Media can help photographers understand how to navigate this complicated ecosystem. Bring your questions. Register in advance for this webinar below. After registering, you will receive a confirmation…
Join ASMP on Thursday, July 18th @ 12:00pmET for the next Legal Talk Webinar: Negotiating Social Media Relationships on Instagram with New York-based ASMP National Board Member, Mat Rick, and Seattle Attorney, Nathan Hoerschelmann. Mat and Nathan will take an inside look at working with clients on Instagram campaigns of various types. Using real world examples, they’ll discuss how to structure contracts, pricing, and the legalities involved in approaching Instagram as a professional photographer. Register Now…
Join ASMP Legal Advisor and Seattle Attorney, Nathan Hoerschelmann, in upcoming ASMP Legal Talk Legacy Series – Part 2 on Thursday, February 28th @ 12:00pmPT/3:00pmET. As part of our ASMP Legal Talk Legacy Series, an important consideration for photographers is what will happen to their work after they pass.  Basic estate planning, including protecting your legacy by way of trust, distribution to heirs or giving to another designees, will be discussed.  This is important for every creative….
Tax/Accounting Series: Accounting for Photographers with Luke Frye, CPA and Co-Founder, Timber Tax – January 15th @ 12pmET As part of our ASMP Tax/Accounting Series, ASMP has invited CPA Luke Frye to the table for a discussion about the basics of tax laws and accounting reporting requirements that are important for every creative. Basic tax/accounting protocols will be discussed: Learn the basics of what you need to track, save, and document How to approach setting…
Join ASMP Legal Advisor and Seattle Attorney, Nathan Hoerschelmann, in upcoming Legal Talk on Tuesday, November 13th @ 9:00amPT/12:00pmET. As part of our ASMP Legal Talk Legacy Series, an important consideration for photographers is what will happen to their work after they pass.  Basic estate planning, including protecting your legacy by way of trust, distribution to heirs or giving to another designees, will be discussed.  This is important for every creative. Nathan will lead the webinar entitled “Protecting…