Friday April 3, 2020
How to Apply for CARES Act Paycheck Protection Program
[by Thomas Maddrey] As part of the CARES Act passed on March 27, 2020, a large amount of money is allocated towards a program known as the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). In a nutshell, this program allows for a loan of 2.5x average monthly payroll...

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WEBINARS
Join Us for ASMP COVID-19 Town Hall Q&A Today @ 3pmET

ASMP Executive Director Tom Kennedy, ASMP General Counsel Tom Maddrey, and ASMP Copyright Counsel Mike Klipper will discuss the CARES Act Paycheck Protection Program and other topics in this "Town Hall Q&A" session...

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SURVEY
Participate in ASMP COVID-19 Impact Survey

In this time of the health and financial crisis created by the COVID-19 pandemic, it is imperative that ASMP uses its resources in the wisest way possible to meet the needs of our community. We invite you to complete this survey so we can align...

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ADVOCACY
ASMP Advocacy Update: March/April 2020

As we all know far too well, our copyright system does not work well for photographers, especially high volume photographers. Determining what work to register and when to do so is confusing. The registration process is...[Image: David Underland]

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CONTESTS
Best of ASMP 2019 Winner's Profile: Sheryl Lanzel

Trailing Forward Third Place - Personal/Self Promotion. ASMP: What was your inspiration for making this video? Sheryl Lanzel: My inspiration for creating this video is bicycling, bicycles and being on a bike…the freedom and...[Video: Sheryl Lanzel]

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TRANSITION 2020
ASMP Executive Director Search

Earlier this year, current Executive Director Thomas Kennedy announced to the Board and membership that 2020 would be the year he would step into retirement. After further discussion, the date of Tom's last day will be...[Image: Craig Kerr]

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BENEFITS
Free Online Classes for Members from Creative Live
Members have twelve FREE online classes from Creative Live as part of their ASMP member benefits. Check out the list of classes that include Yoga for Photographers...[Image: Creative Live]

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PODCASTS
Tune into ASMP Experts & Masters Podcasts
Welcome to the American Society of Media Photographers podcast series “ASMP Experts and Masters.” The program brings candid conversations about the craft, business and culture of photography between legendary photographers, creatives, and thought leaders.

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FORUMS
Join the Discussions in the ASMP Forums

Join the discussions in the ASMP Forums that include Advocacy, Architecture, Assistants & Emerging Photographers, Corporate, Drones, Educator, Fine Art, Food, General Discussion & Video among others.[Image: Douglas Barkey]

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EVENTS
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WEEKEND READING
Weekend Reading 4.2.2020

Some of the most interesting/useful/fun stories from around the web to check out over the weekend (Warning: Highly Bookmarkable). A weekly roundup of links curated this week by ASMP National Board Director Frank Rocco. [Image: Saleem Ahmed]

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