The leading association of photographers helping photographers
Mission Statement: The Connecticut
Chapter of the American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP) is
dedicated to building and sustaining an active membership by
fostering community, promoting education, and encouraging peer
support. We seek to inspire and motivate professional
photographers to strive for the highest standards of quality in
their craft and to exemplify the sound business practices and
ideals set forth by the ASMP National.
Rights protection, promotion standards,
ethics, community and camaraderie. Founded in 1944, the American
Society of Media Photographers (originally the Society of Magazine
Photographers and later the American Society of Magazine
Photographers) is the leading trade association for photographers
who photograph primarily for publication.
ASMP promotes photographers' rights, educates
photographers in better business practices, produces business
publications for photographers and helps buyers find professional
photographers.ASMP was founded in 1944 by a handful of the world's
leading photojournalists and is recognized internationally for its
leadership role. ASMP has over 5,000 members, including many of
the world's greatest photographers, in 40 chapters nationwide.
The 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 among photographers.
ASMP was formed at a time when photographers were forced to shoot
on speculation and credit lines had not yet been established. The
organization was born out of need, and that need has driven it for
more than half a century.
ASMP is active in the areas of copyright, better conditions for
photographers, combating work-for-hire, and providing legal
advocacy and lobbying. It promotes business education through
seminars, White Papers, and publication of business books and
forms. It has helped frame copyright legislation and Society
representatives have often given testimony before Senate and
Congressional committees and in legal cases.
The Society also refers inquiries for photography to its members,
by region or specialty. ASMP has a Code of Ethics to guide
members in their dealings with clients and colleagues.
Go to our membership page for
information on becoming a member of ASMP.
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