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UPDATE February 11, 2019: Round One of judging is underway! Thanks to everyone who submitted their work. Overview of the ASMP Style Image Contest ASMP Style is the first image contest of 2019! ASMP Style is designed to showcase the important contributions of fashion, beauty and style image makers capturing a form, appearance, or character. The contest is open to ASMP members and non-members. Non-members can join ASMP and participate in the many benefits of membership…
Dear ASMP Members, I’m delighted to announce the winners of the BEST of ASMP 2018 Photo Contest! This group of winners is a representation of the diversity of talent found in our membership. Stay tuned for special profiles of our winners in the coming weeks. Click on any photo to view a larger version and/or start a slideshow. Special thanks to our judges Gregory Heisler, Nancy Andrews, and Brian Storm for taking on this tough…
New York, New York https://www.sabinamiklowitz.com/ Image © Sabina Miklowitz A Sky Full of Stars First Place – Self Promotion / Personal ASMP: What was your inspiration for taking this photo? Sabina Miklowitz: This image came from a test shoot I did with an agency model. In contrast to my usual method of meticulously planning everything down to the last detail, I didn’t really have a concept in mind for this shoot, and I didn’t work…
Yorklyn, Delaware http://caphoto.com/ Image © Carlos Alejandro Twin Poets First Place – Editorial ASMP: What was your inspiration for taking this photo? Carlos Alejandro: The Poets Laureate of the state of Delaware, Twins, Nnamdi Chukwuocha and Al Mills, are a very different kind of Poet Laureate. Their mission: To awaken the revolutionary spirits buried deep within the souls of an oppressed people.The are part poets, part performance artists. The urgent veracity of their words and…
Chicago, Illinois https://www.mrafferty.com/overview/ Images © Mary Rafferty: Do You See Me? First Place – Series ASMP: What was your inspiration for creating this photo series? Mary Rafferty: I have always been interested in all women’s stories, their challenges and what gives them strength. I felt as a woman it is important to raise the voices of other women. I have had the privilege of hearing these women’s stories and I feel that so many others…
Franklin, Tennessee https://www.gomezphotography.com/ Image © Michael Gomez Charlie & Fireflies First Place – Advertising ASMP: What was your inspiration for taking this photo? Michael Gomez: I was inspired to capture the innocence of a child and nature. The thought of an insect that can produce a flash of light is very captivating and mysterious to a young child. ASMP: Is there anything unique about your style or approach? MG: I chose a shift tilt 45mm…
Dear Portrait Photography Enthusiasts, We are excited to announce the winners of the FIRST ASMP Faces Photo Contest. We have been holding themed contests to acknowledge the specialty groups that are prevalent in ASMP. We were thrilled with the quality of the 400+ submissions! Click on any photo to view a larger version and/or start a slide show. Many thanks to our three judges — NYC-based portrait photographer Clay Patrick McBride, Director of Photography Karen…
UPDATE 12/4: Winners have been announced! (See results) UPDATE 10/29: We are coming down the home stretch! We have been told that due to several things happening during the month of October several entrants have been delayed. Consequently, we’ve decided to extend the contest to midnight on Sunday November 4th. Late fees will apply after midnight on October 31st so get those entries in! Remember this comes with an opportunity to be showcased in January’s…
Winners have been announced! (See results) Prizes and Announcement Update While we are finalizing our judging for this contest and preparing to announce winners, we thought you would like to see the prizes our winners will receive. Special thanks to ThinkTank for being our prize sponsor. Look for the announcement with the results of this contest the week of September 3rd! Judging Update Round one judging is currently going on! The judges are hard at…
Seattle, Washington http://www.cruffphoto.com/ Images © Kevin Cruff Architect: Frank Gehry “The Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain” Third Place – Series ASMP: What was your inspiration for taking this photo? Kevin Cruff: F-8 and be there! The beautiful architecture illuminated with such dramatic natural lighting – your intuition as a photographer runs wild! The Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain by architect Frank Gehry is pure 3D poetry in motion. The day we visited late last December…
