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ASMP Copyright Symposium a Hit!
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The April symposium, Copyright and the New Economy: Issues & Trends Facing Visual Artists was a big hit with the packed TimesCenter audience. According to ASMP President Richard Kelly, “During the coming year, ASMP plans to lead in moving forward on copyright issues and identifying sustainable business solutions for our changing world.” If you weren't able to attend, a video of the symposium is available on ASMP's website. It was a lively day with speakers from different vantage points in agreement that the present copyright system is out of sync with today's digital age. Therefore, creativity must be encouraged by finding solutions that allow independent creators to manage cultural change while maintaining rights to their art that allow for appropriate compensation.
Watch the symposium
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IPC Leadership Awards Announced
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The 12th annual International Photographic Council (IPC) Professional Photographer Leadership Awards have been announced. The six winners, nominated by ASMP and other professional photography organizations, are chosen for best representing the groups' criteria and ideals. ASMP's winner, selected by the Board of Directors, is Executive Director Eugene Mopsik, who will be honored in May at the annual luncheon at the United Nations. Congrats, Gene!
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Schiffer Wins Arnold Newman Prize
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Brooklyn-based photographer Emily Schiffer has been selected as the winner of the 2010 Arnold Newman Prize for New Directions in Photographic Portraiture. Emily receives a cash prize and an August exhibition at the Farnsworth Art Museum in Rockland, ME. Her winning portfolio documents youth on the Cheyenne River Reservation in rural South Dakota. This award is sponsored in part by ASMP and the call for entries for 2011 will open in the fall.
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ASMP Honors FotoFest Founders
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The Board of Directors of ASMP has designated photographer journalists Frederick Baldwin and Wendy Watriss, founders of FotoFest, as Honorary Members of the Society for their extraordinary contributions to the world of photography. FotoFest, based in Houston, Texas, is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to promote the exchange of art and ideas through international programs and the presentation of photographic art.
Read the press release
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General Counsel Victor Perlman warns of a decision that came down this week in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of NY: Muench Photography, Inc. v. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Co. et al. In essence, it invalidates most, if not all, of the copyright registrations that Corbis has made for its photographers. The decision will go through every level of appeal, starting with a motion for reconsideration. ASMP is actively involved and will keep you posted. If you have photographs that have been registered at the Copyright Office by Corbis, you should contact Corbis.
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The Supreme Court has thrown out the conviction of a Virginia man under federal law aimed at banning videos that show graphic violence against animals, saying it violates the right to free speech. At issue was a 1999 federal law that makes it a crime to create, sell or possess videos and other depictions of cruelty to animals. The case arose over the conviction of Robert Stevens, who received a three-year prison sentence from a Western Pennsylvania court for selling videos that included scenes of hunting with dogs. According to ASMP General Counsel Victor Perlman, “ASMP participated in an amicus curiae brief in support of the videographer, and we are delighted with the ruling.” Read about U.S. v. Stevens
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To further communication about the work being done on behalf of the membership by President Richard Kelly and your Board of Directors, we regularly issue highlights from full Board and Executive Board Meetings. To view the April Board Highlights, click here. As always, members can get more details about Board business by viewing the ASMP website Board Minutes posted following each meeting.
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ASMP and its foundation have announced contributions to four major initiatives that fund the education and advocacy of student and emerging photographers, and the growth and development of established photographers. These are:
- Young Photographers Alliance (YPA) as a Major Founding Sponsor to bring students and emerging photographers opportunities for advancement.
- W. Eugene Smith Memorial Fund award to a photojournalist of exceptional talent, integrity and dedication
- Eddie Adams Workshop, Barnstorm, in which 100 photography students participate for an intense four-day gathering of top photojournalism professionals;
- Farnsworth Art Museum exhibitions of Arnold Newman's work to develop understanding and appreciation for photographic portraiture;
Support of these projects was made possible through funds received by ASMP from the Authors Coalition of America (ACA), the organization which distributes money collected for copying non-title-specific works abroad and is designated for use solely in industry education and advocacy.
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Sonia Katchian and Peter Krogh will lead an advanced workshop guiding participants in photography and culture on location in Japan this fall. Through the Cultural Maze=E2=80=A6and lessons in LIGHTROOM will be held October 23 -31, 2010. For more information, go to http://photoshuttle.com/workshops
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Paul Anthony Sleeman's international images exploring the architecture of Sydney and New York City are being shown at the Charles Hewitt Gallery in Sydney through May 19th. He is also launching a new book, Decade 2001 to 2010. For more info, go to www.charleshewitt.com.au
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ASMP's New York Chapter Fine Art Photography Braintrust Group's first exhibition is running through May 31st at the urban design store BoConcept at 144 W. 18th St. in NYC. The exhibit includes work by: Bruce Katz, Cynthia Matthews, Margaret McCarthy, Joseph Anderson Mondello, Viviane Moos, Clayton Price, Joseph Squillante and Susan May Tell.
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Gary Michael Smith has a new book out: Through the Lens – A Field Guide to Digital Photography. For more, info go to www.chatgrispress.com
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Melchior DiGiacomo's book Tumperbee, Photographs of Antigua, has received praise from many, including Martina Navratilova, who said, “His insight and affection for the people comes on each page.” Go to www.gallery270.com to see the photos.
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Doug Walker has received six awards from the Professional Photographers of Washington including 2010 Commercial Photographer of the Year, first place honors for Best Architectural Image and Best Pictorial Image, and the Roger Dudley Trophy for the Best Overall Commercial Entry. Winning images can be seen at www.walkerphoto.com/awards.html
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Susan May Tell's photograph “Enigma” was selected to be displayed in Photowork '10 by Juror Nat Trotman, Associate Curator, Guggenheim Museum of Art. It is being shown at the Barrett Art Center, Poughkeepsie, NY until May 15th. Learn more at www.susanmaytell.com
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Thomas Kieren and Michael Moran gave presentations earlier this year at the American Institute of Architects Manhattan forum on Architectural Interiors Photography. Kieren has been an active member of the AIA NY Chapter's Design Awards Committee and now serves on their Marketing and Public Relations Committee.
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Gail Mooney and daughter Erin Kelly are embarking on their “passion project” – a trip across the globe to produce a documentary, Opening Our Eyes, about ordinary people who are making a difference. Their story is featured in the on line travel network Matador. Mooney and Kelly depart on May 25th and more information can be found at openingoureyes.net
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The IACP Food Photographers and Stylists section, in conjunction with ASMP, hosted a gathering during the International Association of Culinary Professionals' 32nd International Conference in Portland, OR. Attending: ASMP Portland Chapter co-presidents Michael Shay and Tom Hassler, ASMP Board Member Kate Baldwin, ASMP Executive Director Eugene Mopsik, and chair of the IACP Food Photographers and Stylist Section Jamie Tiampo.
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Gene Mopsik also headed to Washington DC to attend the Institute for Policy Innovation's (IPI) 5th Annual World Intellectual Property Day event, “Intellectual Property's Impact on Jobs and the Global Economy.”
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Red River Offers Discount
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Members are now offered a 10% discount on Red River Paper. Go here.
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Photo Quest Adventures Workshop Discount
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Photo Quest Adventures now offers ASMP members a 10% discount on its upcoming 2010 flash and location lighting weekend workshops in NYC, Jackson, Moab, Las Vegas and Miami. For more information, go to www.photoquestadventures.com To get member discount information go here.
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PDN PhotoPlus Virtual Event
| On May 24-25, ASMP will participate in the Focus on Weddings and Portrait Photography education and expo on line. It's a free two-day virtual event designed to inform and inspire wedding and portrait photographers. Go here. |
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2010 Canon AIPP Awards Call for Entries
| The Canon Australian Institute of Professional Photography Awards offer $40,000 in prizes and the title of Canon AIPP Australian Professional Photographer of the Year. Entries close Friday, May 28th . For information, go here. |
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Asian American Journalists in LA
| The annual Asian American Journalists Association conference will be held in Los Angeles August 4 – 7, 2010. All professionals in the media and students are invited to this event. Register early and save! Get more information here |
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