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R. Ian Lloyd
R. Ian Lloyd
Web site: www.rianlloyd.com
Country Based/For How Long: Singapore 27 years and Australia 4 years.
Nationality: Canadian and Australian
Photographic Specialty: Travel, aerial, corporate, advertising and publishing.
For how many years have you worked as a photographer? 30 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?
The communication on business issues facing professional photographers.
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?
Travel discounts with hotels, rental cars and airlines in the US. Yes I would pay extra for this.
Do you participate in any of the existing ASMP specialty groups or listservs?
No.
Do you belong to other local photographic or professional associations within your local community? If so, which ones?
Yes, in Singapore the Singapore Professional Photographers Association and in Australia the ACMP, Australian Commercial and Media Photographers.
What is your primary source of news about the photography industry?
Listservs on the web, Taking Stock newsletter, PDN.
In your opinion, what is the most critical issue affecting photographers in your local community today?
In Australia it is editorial rights and rates and financial viability for creators.
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 I would, as long as the request is concise and not time consuming.