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Survey of international members
Photography is an international language, and from its very beginnings the ASMP has counted internationally based photographers as integral members.
Phillip Hayson
Phillip Hayson
Web site: www.photosource.com.au (currently not active)
Country Based/For How Long: Australia, always.
Nationality: Australian
Photographic Specialty: Corporate, industrial, architecture and travel.
For how many years have you worked as a photographer? 33 years.
For how many years have you been an ASMP member? 23 years.
What do you consider to be the most valuable aspect of your membership in the ASMP?
FindaPhotographer.org and resource material.
What service or information could ASMP provide to you as an international member that would add value to your membership? Would you be willing to pay extra for this service?
Maybe our rate should be lower as we do not get to have all the advantages of US members.
Do you participate in any of the existing ASMP specialty groups or listservs? If so which ones?
Architecture.
Do you belong to other local photographic or professional associations within your local community?
No.
What is your primary source of news about the photography industry?
Rob Galbraith.com and ASMP.
In your opinion, what is the most critical issue affecting photographers in your local community today?
The impact of digital. Digital cameras, computers and software are costs we have to take into account and the time we now spend on computers and convincing clients to pay for the advantages that they get from our expertise and time. You are even competing against clients who now own basic digital cameras.
In the interest of building community and forging strategic alliances, would you be willing to share resources and knowledge of your local market with another ASMP member if they were to contact you in advance of a trip to your area?
Yes, and I have helped photographers in the past with local knowledge.