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Greetings Mid-America Professional Photographers

Our industry is changing very rapidly and so is our organization, The American Society of Media Photographers.  The national organization has a new leader…

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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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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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CASE ACT TODAY

The Case Act-our once-in-this-lifetime chance to set up a small claims option for copyright infringement is being announced at the Senate today, May 1st! PLEASE READ…

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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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Mind Your Own Business: Nick Vedros

Nick Vedros, ASMP founding president, is featured in the Mind Your Own Business podcast.  Listen and learn some tips on how he got his…

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PRESS RELEASE: ASMP Announces Its New Legal Advisory Council

ASMP Announces Its New Legal Advisory Council as Part of Its 80th Anniversary Celebration San Francisco, December 3, 2025 — The American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP) is proud to announce the creation of its first ever Legal Advisory Council (LAC). This new advisory panel consists of attorneys and law firms that will help assist the organization in broadening its industry-leading role in advocating for the legal issues that affect all visual creators.  “ASMP has been at the center of almost every major legal case affecting photographers for the last 80 years. This commitment has only grown recent years as ASMP has been the lead…

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Write a letter to your local congressman in support of The Case Act

Please write a letter to your local congressman supporting the Case Act , it’s already filled out, it takes literally one minute to do…

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ASMP 80th Anniversary Closing Reception / In-Person in NYC on 12/5!

On December 5, join us in NYC for the Closing Reception of ASMP’s 80th Anniversary. Click here to go to the Registration Page to RSVP! Current Members get one free admission to the event, but you MUST register in advance! See you in NYC on 12/5!  

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