Welcome to ASMP: New Jersey Chapter!
This is the website of the New Jersey Chapter of the American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP). Our Chapter includes some of the finest names in the industry, many of whom are spotlighted within this website.
December and January Events:
December Salon
Joe Brady of Color Systems will demonstrate how to accurately view images on a computer screen, for evaluation and editing, and then have the same images reproduce consistently on different printers.
Wednesday, December 10, 2008 - 7:30pm to 9:30pm
Annual After-Holiday Party
Open to all ASMP members and a guest. A great way to relax and enjoy each other's company. Please RSVP by visiting the Event Page.
Saturday, January 10th - 7:00pm to 10:00pm
January Salon
Nat Clymer from Flashes Of Hope will explain the charitable concept behind the organization. Some participating NJ photographers will describe their experiences and show some of the work done pro-bono.
Wednesday, January 14th - 7:30 to 9:30pm
Mark the Date!
ASMP-NJ Annual Fine Art Show - Crane's Mill Town Square Gallery, West Caldwell, NJ. Visit the Event Page for more details, to be posted as they become available.
April 1st through 30th.
Click here for more details on above events and for all other upcoming events.
Who We Are:
The American Society of Media Photographers is a trade organization which promotes photographers' rights, educates photographers in better business practices, and produces business publications for photographers. It was founded in 1944 by a handful of the world's leading photojournalists and is recognized internationally for its leadership role. ASMP has over 6,000 members, including many of the world's greatest photographers, in 39 chapters nationwide.
ASMP has three purposes:
- To protect and promote the interests of photographers whose work is for publication.
- To promote high professional standards and ethics.
- To cultivate friendship and mutual understanding between photographers.
Mission Statement of the New Jersey Chapter of ASMP:
Our Chapter exists to promote professionalism in photography within the State of New Jersey. To that end, the Chapter encourages active membership and public awareness via educational programs. ASMP-NJ is committed to open communication between chapter members, the photographic industry and other creative professionals. The Chapter embraces the professional and ethical standards of the American Society of Media Photographers.
Benefits of Membership:
Members of ASMP-NJ enjoy several benefits, including:
- the ASMP Bulletin: a quarterly news and features magazine;
- a Listing in the Membership Directory;
- White Papers: special publications dealing with subjects important to photographers;
- Advocacy: a report of pertinent legal actions;
- the Legal Referral System: a network of lawyers who are qualified to work with photographers;
- significant discounts on photography-related products and services;
- a wide array of year-around seminars and workshops, in NJ and in over 39 cities around the country.
For a complete and up-to-date list of ASMP Member Benefits, click here.
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