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.


March Events:

March Salon: "The Art and Commerce of Multimedia" - Paula Lerner

Adding audio to still images can turn a simple web gallery into a much more powerful storytelling tool. The demand for such presentations is growing and presents photographers with new opportunities for those who are willing to expand their skill set. Paula Lerner will discuss how to make this transition and what you need to know to get there.

Tue. March 9 - 7:00 to 9:00 PM
Unique Photo (Fairfield, NJ) [map]

If you wish to attend this event, you need to pre-register. Please, call ASMP at 215.451.2767. Business hours are 9-5 Eastern time. You can also register online, by clicking here. Attendance may be limited, so please register early.


April Events:

"What Do I Charge?" - Susan Carr

Are your clients asking for more and paying less? Are your costs increasing? Are you struggling with how to determine your fees? And, what about talking to clients about price? Susan Carr presents a candid discussion on licensing and pricing your work. Take the mystery out of determining your fees and setting licensing terms. Get real world strategies for pricing in this tough business climate. Learn how to sell your prices with confidence.

Wed. April 14 - 7:00 to 9:30 PM
Unique Photo (Fairfield, NJ) [map]

If you wish to attend this event, you need to pre-register. Please, call ASMP at 215.451.2767. Business hours are 9-5 Eastern time. You can also register online, by clicking here. Attendance may be limited, so please register early.


"Copyright Registration Workshop" - Susan Carr

ASMP is offering a two-hour free workshop on registering your images with the copyright office. The workshop is open to ASMP members and non-members. The workshop will outline step-by-step the ASMP Best Practices for Registering Your Photographs and each participant will set up a template to make future image registration easy.

Prior to the workshop, go to https://eco.copyright.gov/eService_enu and set up an online account with the copyright office. Participants need to bring a laptop and their eCO username and password to the workshop.

Wed. April 15 - 9:00 to 11:00 AM
Unique Photo (Fairfield, NJ) [map]

If you wish to attend this event, you need to pre-register. Please, call ASMP at 215.451.2767. Business hours are 9-5 Eastern time. You can also register online, by clicking here. Attendance may be limited, so please register early.



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:

  1. To protect and promote the interests of photographers whose work is for publication.
  2. To promote high professional standards and ethics.
  3. 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:

For a complete and up-to-date list of ASMP Member Benefits, click here.