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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.
Bob Rives
Bob Rives
Web site: www.bobrives.com
Country Based/For How Long: Stockholm, Sweden, for 14 months.
Nationality: American
Photographic Specialty: Portrait, lifestyle, corporate.
For how many years have you worked as a photographer? 17 years.
For how many years have you been an ASMP member? 9 years.
What do you consider to be the most valuable aspect of your membership in the ASMP?
Community and industry leadership.
What service or information could ASMP provide to you as an international member that would add value to your membership?
None.
Do you participate in any of the existing ASMP specialty groups or listservs?
None.
Do you belong to other local photographic or professional associations within your local community? If so, which ones?
SFF (Svenska Fotografers Förbund -- the Swedish equivalent to ASMP).
What is your primary source of news about the photography industry?
PDN, ASMP forums, various other Web sites.
In your opinion, what is the most critical issue affecting photographers in your local community today?
Rights and image licensing.
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.