ASMP is the premier resource for community, culture, commerce and publications relating to publication photography. ASMP is the authoritative voice of publication photographers worldwide.
Call to Action on Orphan Works: ASMP urges you to contact your Senator in opposition to S.2913, the Senate version of the Orphan Works bill. Now is the time. We continue to support the House version, H.R. 5889.
Orphan Works resources: An ASMP podcast series on Orphan Works examines the politics behind the legislation and some common misperceptions. Also, a page of frequently asked questions.
How to create a usage license, how to choose the correct language for each situation, how prices are determined — it's all here, with real-world examples.
Ready-to-use legal forms for the digital age. Use them to update your estimates, delivery memos and invoices. ASMP members can customize the details for print-ready pages.
To license your photos for commercial uses, you need written permission from the people you are photographing. Here is the what, why and how of releases.
Creating an image creates the copyright — but for best legal protection, you should register the image with the Copyright Office. Here's how you do it.
ASMP supports virtual meeting places for students and emerging pros, for photographers specializing in architectural, fine art, culinary and corporate photography, and those diversifying into video. Join us.
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