Membership Pays
Membership with ASMP pays for itself many times over, with industry leading benefits not found anywhere else — that’s why we’ve been around for 80 Years, but always at the cutting edge of change:
Basic
Photographer
$100/year
Beginning
Professional
$225/year
.Professional
$335/year
.
Leader
$500/year
Membership Benefits
Full Access to ASMP Academy
Member Discounts from Corporate Partners
ASMP Legal/Business Clinic Sessions Per Year
3
6
unlimited
unlimited
ASMP Awards Competition Discounts
20%
20%
20%
30%
Number of FREE Entries ASMP Awards Events
0
0
0
3
Eligible for ASMP Media Badge
Full Access to ASMP Document Library
Eligible for Find a Creative Listing
Special Recognition on ASMP Media Badge
Special Recognition on Find A Photographer
Opportunity to be Featured on ASMP Socials
Access to Exclusive Webinars and Events
Special Discounts from Corporate Sponsors
Opportunities to Lead ASMP Academy Courses*
Opportunities to Lead ASMP Webinars*
Special Access to ASMP Legal/Business Clinic**
Unique Badge/Recognition for Promotion
Complimentary Media Badge w/ Special Leader Recognition
Special Leader Recognition on Find a Creative
Discount Code for Member Priced Events
Access to Leader-Only Webinars & Events
More Benefits Coming Soon!
Interested in Becoming a Corporate Member? Learn How >
Professional
$335/year
Everything in Beginning Professional Tier PLUS:
- Unlimited Access to ASMP Legal / Business Clinic
- Special Recognition on ASMP Media Badge
- Special Recognition on Find A Creative
- Opportunity to be “Featured Member” on ASMP Media Channels
- Access to Professional-Only Level Webinar and Events
- Special Discounts from Corporate Partners
- Ability to Submit Proposals to lead ASMP Academy Courses
- Ability to Submit Proposals to lead ASMP Webinars
Basic Photographer
$100/year
- Full Access to ASMP Academy
- Full Access to NANPA Benefits
- Member Discounts from Corporate Partners
- Eligible for ASMP Media Badge
- Three (3) Sessions Per Year at ASMP Legal/Business Clinic
- 20% off all ASMP Awards Competitions
- Personaliazed Industry Networking Events
- Custom Materials Designed for You and Your Students
Beginning Professional
$225/year
Everything in Basic Photographer Tier PLUS:
- Six (6) Sessions Per Year at ASMP Legal/Business Clinic
- Full Access to ASMP Document Library
- Elegible for Find A Creative Listing
Leader
$500/year
Everything in Professional Tier PLUS:
- Special Access to ASMP Legal/Business Clinic (By Appointment)
- Unique Badge/Recognition for Promotion
- Special Recognition on ASMP Media Badge and Find A Creative Profile
- Custom, Personalized Discount Code for All Member Priced Events
- Three (3) Free Entries to Each ASMP Awards Event in Any Category
- 30% Off all ASMP Awards Entries (Beyond Free Entries Listed Above)
- Exclusive Leader-Only Webinars and Events Throughout the Year
- More to be announced soon…
Are you a student? See Student Pricing >
Gives You More
Documents and Forms
ASMP has created the industry’s Gold Standard library of document templates and forms for you to use in every aspect of your content creation business. And unlike what you’ll find most other places, our legal team keeps them up-to-date so you can use them with confidence.
Copyright Protection Tools
ASMP offers a Complete Copyright Curriculum that will give you a full understanding of how to protect the photographs, video, and film you create — plus we provide you with easy-to-use forms to get the appropriate model releases, and to properly register and license your work.
Building Industry Connections
In addition to its 6,500+ strong and growing National Membership, ASMP has 38 local chapters across the United States, and Members in 70 countries — wherever you are, will be, or want to be, we have the in-person events, committees, boards, and online programs to introduce you to the connections that can change and grow your career. Many of our Members have built their careers with us for decades.
The ASMP Academy
The only comprehensive resource of its kind designed specifically for visual content creators of all stripes: Everything you need in one place to form, build, and grow your visual content creation business — and to legally protect the content you create. It’s color-coded by topic, always up-to-date, and with advanced search functions so you can always quickly find what you need, when you need it.
Savings with Corporate Partners
From insurance to equipment to technology, we’ve built partnerships with some of the world’s biggest brands to save you dollars.
One-on-One Clinic Hours
Get personalized attention to your legal and business questions from our Chief Legal Officer, who will discuss what’s going on in your business and how ASMP’s resources can help you solve whatever issues you face and take advantage of business opportunities.
Amazing Contests & Competitions
We partner with some heavy-hitters in the creative industry, like TIME, Sony, Wonderful Machine, and more to build contests that deliver amazing prizes and exposure opportunites that grow careers.
Access To NANPA Benefits
With our special partnership with the North American Nature Photography Association (NANPA), ASMP Members have access to their full range of benefits, from discounts to amazing in-person multi-day events, contests with winners published in the prestigious Expressions journal, in-depth conservation training, educational programs, and much more.
Your membership includes access to this unique, one-stop-shop platform giving you everything you need to create, build, innovate, protect, and grow your visual content creation business
Become an ASMP Student Member
Student Membership Details:
$25/year
- Full Access to ASMP Academy
- Full Access to NANPA Benefits
- Student Discounts on all ASMP Awards Competitions
- Member Discounts for Corporate Partners
Photo courtesy ASMP member David Ahntholz
Photo courtesy ASMP member Andrea Johnson
Get the Tools You Need to Monetize Your Business
Our widely-respected Find A Creative platform lets you showcase your work with an individual profile and gallery; ASMP markets the platform to potential clients to help you get new business. And the ASMP Academy has detailed coursework on Marketing & Negotiation and Navigating the Industry from insiders who know the ins and outs of getting new business, growing your presence, and gaining followers.