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Learn from experience; learn from the best
Many of the world's finest photographers are members of ASMP. In this special section, we feature interviews and insights offered by leading ASMP members whose vast experience is an invaluable resource. Periodically we will expand this section, thus letting you benefit from the experience and words of wisdom from these legendary photographers.
Merit Member Q & A
Interviews and images by Merit Members who joined ASMP in 2007. All of these members were participants in the 2007 Eddie Adams Barnstorm workshop in photojournalism.
The 2007 'Best Of' Interviews — Interviews and Images
For our third annual Best Of issue, ASMP members submitted a broad range of fascinating project descriptions. But once again, we were forced to select just a small number to follow up with interviews. Here they are.
Arnold Newman: Newman and Truman
Chris Buck, recipient of the first annual Arnold Newman Award, interviewed Newman some years ago.
Hugh Ackroyd on his 94th Birthday
An industrial specialist with a long and illustrious career, Ackroyd still dresses in his hallmark bow tie, and arrives at the office at 8AM every day to shake the trees looking for financial fruit. Interview and images
The 2006 'Best Of' Interviews — Significant Projects
For the second annual Best Of issue of the ASMP Bulletin, twenty photographers discuss (and illustrate) a significant project that they have undertaken during the past year. Read their stories.
Jay Maisel: Legendary photographer speaks from experience
Read his interview and view some of his photos.
Mikkel Aaland: Writer, lecturer, photographer
We have an interview with the author of Photoshop CS2 RAW, and a gallery of his images.
Nick Vedros: Born with photography in his DNA and it shows
Read his interview.
Chris Salvo: Wanderlust
Read his interview.
The 2005 'Best Of' Questionnaire — Then and Now
Photographers from the ASMP Collection at the George Eastman House discuss their careers. Read their stories.