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Panelists – The Robots Are Here

We are excited to announce the panelists for The Robots Are Here, our upcoming immersive event about AI, virtual production, and the future of creativity…

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Weekend Reading 12.11.2025

Interesting/useful/fun stories to check out over the weekend (Warning: Highly Bookmarkable). A weekly roundup of links curated by Frank Rocco. (Image: Afonso Salcedo) Why Photography’s Future Is Physical in the Age of Video Stephen Shore: Early Works ‘My beautiful house lay in ruins!’: how to build (and wreck) a Hollywood set – in pictures Redditors Are Roasting These Terrible Photography Tips. And They’re Right Adobe Drops Photoshop, Express, Acrobat Into ChatGPT For Conversational Editing Is humanity on a collision course with AI? Why the downsides need to be reckoned with soon Beautiful Entries from the Sony World Photography Awards 2026…

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NATIONAL: Creative Studio Portraits – A 1/2 Day, Hands-On Lighting Workshop with Eli Infante in Los Angeles / Presented by Westcott & Sony

Creative Studio Portraits with Eli Infante / Presented by Westcott & Sony You won’t want to miss this exclusive 1/2 day, hands-on workshop with photographer Eli Infante in Los Angeles on February 5, 2026 from 1pm – 5pm held at the Sony Media Production Center in Los Angeles. The day begins with a presentation & demo from Eli before going hands on over the next three hours in three different shooting bays (two strobe & one continuous light) outfitted with the latest Westcott lighting gear. This workshop is strictly limited so that each participant can have time in the various…

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Intern Program w/ Columbia

ASMP + Columbia College Internship ProgramApply today and grow our community. ASMP Chicago/Midwest is working with Columbia College’s internship program for the fall semester. This…

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PRESS RELEASE: ASMP’s New Advisory Board Brings Together the Biggest Names in Media, Copyright, Photography, and More

ASMP Announces Its New Advisory Board to Accelerate Its Leadership for All Photographers & Visual Creators San Francisco, December 4, 2025 — During its 80th Anniversary celebrations, the American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP) is honored to announce the formation of the ASMP Advisory Board (AAB) which will bring together photographers with industry and business leaders to create an advisory body to assist ASMP chart  a path to remain the leading trade association for photographers, videographers, and visual content creators around the world.  “Bringing together the leading voices in media, photography, business, and copyright is the goal of the new ASMP Advisory Board. And our…

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Portrait Workflow w/ Capture One

Chicago Studio Session – Portrait WorkflowWednesday, July 23, 6:00-8:30pmThe F Stop Studio – 411 North Wolcott, Chicago, IL 60622 Join Capture One and ASMP for an evening…

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PRESS RELEASE: ASMP Announces That Beginning in 2026, All Students Can Join ASMP for Free

ASMP Makes This Groundbreaking Announcement as Part of Its 80th Anniversary Celebration San Francisco, December 5, 2025 — Today, the American Society of Media Photographers made one of the biggest announcements in its 80-year history: beginning in 2026, any student in a 2-year or 4-year visual arts program across the world can become an ASMP Student Member for free. No other photo trade association has taken this step or has done more to make sure the next generation of creators are well-equipped for the future of this industry and profession.  “As chair of the ASMP National Board, I can safely say that this…

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