As the world has changed, so has the scope of photography. Photographers today encompass those who create photographic imagery in creative work using still images, motion and multimedia. ASMP members represent the full scope of the profession, and whether you are a professional, a student or somewhere in between, the categories below will provide you with the right choice for membership.
Photographers actively and professionally engaged in media photography are eligible for General Membership with all of its benefits and privileges. General Members must be photographers who have three or more consecutive years of publication experience, and whose primary source of earned income (greater than 50%) is from the licensing of their photography. ASMP requires applicants to be sponsored by two ASMP General Members. General Members have full voting privileges and are listed in Find a Photographer, ASMP's searchable database on www.asmp.org. Memberships are accepted year round, and dues are pro-rated based on the calendar year.
Membership Cost: $335 and one-time Find a Photographer fee $50
Join by filling out the application form online.
Photographers who are professionals with less than three years of publication experience, part-time professionals, and non-professionals may join as Associate Members. This membership category brings many of the benefits of General Membership including access to all member information/communication, programming and events, and special offers and discounts. Memberships are accepted year round, and dues are pro-rated based on the calendar year.
Membership Cost: $225.00
Join by filling out the application form online.
Photographers just starting out can participate in a one-year Emerging Associate membership category. After a year, the Emerging Associate membership is automatically raised to an Associate Membership and dues (which are payable in January) are pro-rated based on the number of months in both categories. Emerging Associate membership benefits are the same as those of Associate members.
Membership cost: $140.00
Join by filling out the application form online.
Photographers at the college or post-secondary level are qualified for Student Associate membership. Written proof of enrollment from a department head or admissions office, or class schedule on official school letterhead is required with the application. (Photocopies of student ID cards are not accepted.) Individuals may remain Student Associates for one year after completion of a degree program and receive the same benefits as Associate members.
Membership cost: $60.00.
Join by filling out the application form online.
Individuals who are not working photographers, but serve the industry in other ways such as servicing, supplying, selling or educating photographers are eligible for Individual Affiliate membership. Benefits are the same as for an Associate Member. Memberships are accepted year round, and dues are pro-rated based on the calendar year.
Membership cost: $225.00
Join by filling out the application form online.