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March 2019
Make Money and Learn Photography as an Assistant
Everyone can use a good assistant — but what makes a good assistant, and how do you get to be a great one? This month, join ASMP AZ/PHX and speaker Miguel Salhuana to find out, and learn how to make money and learn photography through assisting! Some people dismiss working as an assistant as low-level grunt work, but that’s a mistake. Assistants can be vital to a production going off without a hitch, and more importantly, assisting is an excellent…
Find out more »April 2019
Take Flight with Drone Photography
Drones have exploded in popularity since they came onto the market, and as they’ve gained better onboard cameras (and the ability to mount today’s mirrorless bodies), many photographers have become curious about adding a flying camera to their toolbox. With more and more clients interested in having aerial views for their stills and motion projects, you might be thinking about adding drones to your services — but how do you do so safely, effectively, and legally? This month, join ASMP…
Find out more »May 2019
Industry Night Mixer & Open Shoot
Haven't been able to make it to the morning First Tuesday events? Parkwood Studios and ASMP are trying something new: an evening option! Starting this First Tuesday, May 6, Come in the morning, come in the evening, or even come to both as your schedule allows. The Phoenix Industry Night event is open to all local creatives to hang out, network, and relax. For interested photographers, this is also a great low-stress opportunity to shoot with local emerging models. Lighting and…
Find out more »Shoot the Breeze, May 16
It's starting to feel like summer outside, so join us inside in the cool, air conditioned bliss to Shoot the Breeze and share some images. ASMP AZ/PHX "Shoot the Breeze" events are all about getting to know your fellow photographers and their work. We'll provide the snacks and beverages — you provide the images. Whether you want to show off your latest portfolio piece, your favorite Instagram snaps of the year, some new personal work, or a cool assignment, we…
Find out more »June 2019
Lighting Strategies for Small Spaces
One of the greatest challenges for the location photographer is never quite knowing the amount of space the client will provide you. Sometimes a scout day just isn’t in anyone’s calendar. You know your gear and you’ve got a pretty good feel for the technical, but what do you do when suddenly presented with the proverbial shoebox? Your go-to lighting setup in a studio may look completely different in cramped quarters. If you’re used to shooting in a larger space,…
Find out more »July 2019
Second Thursday: Choose It or Lose It! July 11, 2019
Second Thursday Choose It or Lose It: How to Decide Which Equipment to Pack and What to Leave Behind July 11, 2019, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm In this presentation, studio owner and travel workshop photographer Nicholas Pappagallo will give you 10 essential tips for making sure you choose the right bodies, lenses, and accessories for the subjects you plan to shoot. More isn’t always better — especially while on the go. Choosing the right equipment begins with prioritizing the things that matter…
Find out more »August 2019
Third Thursday: How to Master the Four Properties of Light
How to Master the Four Properties of Light: A Subject-Centric Approach to Lighting Presented by featured speaker Don Giannatti Featured speaker Don Giannatti has been a professional photographer for half a century (!), and in that time he's become a sought-after speaker on the topic of light. In August, he'll be joining us to share his insights and help you illuminate your knowledge of lighting, no matter how well you think you understand it already. Here's a brief overview of…
Find out more »September 2019
Special Guest: Michele Celentano
This month, our friends at Parkwood have booked Canon Explorer of Light and award-winning family portrait photographer Michele Celentano for a talk to fire up your creative passions. While she works in the retail side of the industry, some things are universal, and that includes finding inspiration and purpose in your work. Come out Tuesday, September 24 — it's free for ASMP members! — and stoke your fires. Here's more info from Parkwood: If you're looking for motivation and incentive in…
Find out more »October 2019
The Business of Commercial and Architectural Photography
Photography is an art form — but it’s also a business. Before you release the shutter and after, there are many moving parts to putting together a successful project. But as both client expectations and your skills grow in scope, are you checking off all of the right boxes, protecting yourself and your clients, and keeping up with your responsibilities? This October, join ASMP AZ/PHX and photographer Steve Whittaker to answer those questions and dig in to the Business of Commercial…
Find out more »March 2020
Shoot the Breeze
We hope your 2020 is off to a great start and that you've had the chance to create some images you're proud of! This month, we'd love to see what you've been working on at our March "Shoot the Breeze" photography social. If you've never attended before, "Shoot the Breeze" is a fantastic opportunity to socialize with other local photographers, share your work on the big screen, and get caught up on what others in the Phoenix photographic community have…
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