Professional Membership is reserved for still and motion photographers of good moral character and reputation who have been actively and consistently engaged in professional practice for at least three years. Applicants must be sponsored by two ASMP Professional Members, who will vet the applicants based on the sponsorship guidelines. Professional Members have full voting privileges, may serve on the ASMP National Board of Directors, and receive three free portfolios in ASMP's searchable database Find a Photographer. Applicants seeking sponsors should contact their local chapter or email ASMP@vpconnections.com.

Please Note: After you checkout with this membership level, and we receive confirmation of approval from your two provided sponsors and local chapter, a one-time $50 Find a Photographer setup fee will be charged to the credit card you have on file. After this additional fee is charged, you will receive email confirmation and gain access to your new Find a Photographer profile.

Membership Dues: $335/Year or $29.76/Month (includes 6.6% service charge),
plus a one-time $50 Find a Photographer setup fee

Your membership will be prorated to $111.66 and start on September 1.
All memberships expire on December 31.

Still and motion photographers with less than three years of consistent professional experience, as well as professional assistants, digital techs, retouchers, CGI artists or any other associated imaging professionals who do not meet the criteria for the Professional Member category, may join ASMP as an Associate Member. Sponsorship is not required for Associate Membership. Associate Members may serve on the Board of Directors for their local chapter.

Membership Dues: $225/Year or $19.99/Month (includes 6.6% service charge)

Your membership will be prorated to $75 and start on September 1.
All memberships expire on December 31.

Still and motion photographers, as well as professional assistants, digital techs, retouchers, CGI artists or any other associated imaging professionals, who are just starting out may participate in a one-year Emerging Associate membership category. At the end of one year, Emerging Associate Members are automatically raised to Associate Membership. Sponsorship is not required for Emerging Associate Membership. Emerging Associate Members may serve on the Board of Directors for their local chapter.

Membership Dues: $140/Year or $12.44/Month (includes 6.6% service charge)

Your membership will be prorated to $46.66 and start on September 1.
All memberships expire on December 31.

Students majoring in photography or related imaging professions at a college or post-secondary level are eligible for Student Associate membership. After completing a degree program, Student Associates may upgrade immediately or remain at this level for one additional year. Sponsorship is not required for Student Associate Membership. Student Associates may serve on the Board of Directors for their local chapter. Student applicants must annually submit proof of enrollment. Proof of enrollment will be obtained during the online checkout process. You will need to provide the below information:

Membership Dues: $45/Year.

Your membership will be prorated to $15 and start on September 1.
All memberships expire on December 31.

Educators who do not operate a professional still or motion photography business (and therefore do not qualify for Professional Membership) are eligible for Educator Associate membership. Sponsorship is not required for Educator Associate Membership. Educator Associates may serve on the Board of Directors for their local chapter. Educator applicants must annually submit proof of employment. Proof of employment will be obtained during the online checkout process. You will need to provide the below information:

Membership Dues: $95/Year or $8.44/Month (includes 6.6% service charge)

Your membership will be prorated to $31.66 and start on September 1.
All memberships expire on December 31.

Individuals who support, hire or supply services to photographers and do not qualify for any other category of membership may join as Individual Affiliate Members. Sponsorship is not required for Individual Affiliate Membership. Individual Affiliate Members may serve on the Board of Directors for their local chapter.

Membership Dues: $225/Year or $19.99/Month (includes 6.6% service charge)

Your membership will be prorated to $75 and start on September 1.
All memberships expire on December 31.