Friday December 20, 2019
Photograph Courtesy of ASMP member Howard Paul
 
 Than k you for making this a great year for ASMP.
We wish you, your family, and friends all the joys of this holiday season.

ADVOCACY
Urge Senator Wyden to Remove His Hold on S 1273!

We are very close to getting the CASE Act passed! However, Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) has placed a hold on S 1273 and is blocking a vote. To get the CASE Act passed by the Senate, we urgently need 5 minutes of your time to...[Image: Michael Judkins]

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ELECTION CENTRAL
ASMP National Board Leadership Q&A - January 3, 2020

For ASMP members considering how to get involved and give back to our industry and community through Leadership, join National Board Chair Marianne Lee and former National Board Chair Luke...[Image: Alan Karchmer]

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WEBINARS
Clinic #3: Rights of Privacy and Publicity for Photographers

January 6 @ 12pmET. Every professional photographer knows about copyright, but many are not well versed in how the rights of privacy and publicity can have an effect on what you are paid, and when your client or subject can exert control over the...

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MEMBER RESOURCES
The Digital Photography Guide

The Digital Photography Guide, previously The Universal Photographic Digital Imaging Guidelines (UPDIG), was first published in 2005 to help bridge the knowledge gap between analog film and digital capture. Workflows were being upended and a set...

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ASMP BOOKSHELF
Dave Frieder's The Magnificent Bridges of New York City

Dave Frieder is a daring individual who has a great passion for the bridges he photographs. His skills are impressive, and he is able to capture something amazing in each photo. - John Travolta. Dave Frieder has climbed twenty...[Image: Dave Frieder]

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MEMBERSHIP
Renew 2020 Membership in December and Save!

We are committed to creating great programs for our members and are planning ahead for 2020. We are now celebrating our 75th Anniversary as a trade association that educates, advocates, and provides community for image makers.

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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 12.19.2019

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: Gideon Lewin]

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    CURRENT NEWS
Reuters' Photojournalist Caught Taking Pictures of Documents at Trump's Impeachment Hearing

A photojournalist was ejected from impeachment hearings against Trump after taking photos of confidential papers. Reuters, who rep the photographer in question, insists he did nothing. . . Read more
Visiting Broadway After Dark

We sent four photographers to capture scenes beyond the stage in the theater district. Here’s what they saw. Times Square is one of the most overphotographed places in the world,’ said the photographer Sasha Arutyunova , ‘ so the challenge is working against cliché. .. Read more 
3 Ways for Freelancers to Set the Stage for a Fantastic 2020

It’s December! I love this time of year. Yes, I love the holidays. Having an enormous . . . Read more
ASMP FOUNDATION
Consider Donating to the ASMP Foundation This Giving Season

The ASMP Foundation, the non-profit arm of the American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP), was established with the belief that the universal language and art of photography connects lives, helping communities to shape their narratives.

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