Presented by ASMP Baltimore

Serious Grip & Electric
2615 Willow Ave
Halethorpe, MD 21227
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Thursday, July 20, 2017
Program: 6:30PM to 8:30PM

We are excited to launch the first in our series of on site Field Trips. We will have the chance to meet and greet some of the best local vendors and resources available. Our first on site visit will be Serious Grip & Electric, one of the regions best grip houses. They will be giving us a tour of their facility and walk us through what services they offer. Trust me, this place is amazing. Even if you are familiar, join us anyway!

Small bites and drink will be provided. Looking forward to seeing you there!

Presented by ASMP Arizona Phoenix

Parkwood Studios
2212 E McDowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85006
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Thursday, July 20, 2017
Social Hour: 6:30PM
Program: 7:15PM to 8:45PM

With a wide variety of insurance options and an ever-changing definition of "commercial photography," it can be difficult to know what coverage you need, what coverage you don't, and whether you have the policy that's right for your business.

This month, join ASMP AZ/PHX and PAC Phoenix to dissect the details of photography insurance with Howard Burkholz, an Allstate agent specializing in the commercial photo industry. From liability insurance to E&O insurance to choosing the right coverage for your equipment (and rental gear!), Howard will discuss what you need to know about insurance for your photography.

In addition to his overview of insurance, there will also be Q&A time after the presentation where you can ask Howard your questions about insurance.

Insurance is a vital part of being a professional photographer, and having the right coverage can be the difference between a minor inconvenience and a total disaster. Don't miss this opportunity to gain a better understanding of professional insurance!

Tipton Hall
Santa Fe University
of Art and Design
1600 St. Michaels Drive
Santa Fe, NM 87505
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Saturday, July 22, 2017
Program: 9:00AM to 1:00PM

PLEASE REGISTER
VIA THE WEB
http://bit.ly/ASMP-Creative-Travel

The New Mexico chapter of American Society of Media Photographers is pleased to announce a Creativity and Travel Photography seminar with award-winning internationally recognized photographer Nevada Wier. The half day seminar will be held in Tipton Hall on the campus of the Santa Fe University of Art and Design.

Photographing on the move in foreign countries requires the combination of technical expertise, culture competence, intuitive awareness, curiosity and a willingness to experiment with creative techniques, says Nevada Wier, a specialist in travel photography. She will discuss how to combine technical, practical, and creative aspects of travel photography in order to create an image that elevates itself above the usual travel cliches. The seminar will also focus on how to approach and creatively photograph people, cross-cultural considerations in foreign countries, working in difficult lighting, using natural light, fill-flash, tips on equipment, and digital concerns in the field.

The seminar is a fundraiser for THE FENCE, a large-scale photography exhibition reaching over 4 million visitors annually through open-air exhibitions in 7 cities across the United States: Santa Fe, Brooklyn, Boston, Atlanta, Houston, Durham, and Denver. THE FENCE, and associated regional exhibit, THE FENCE NEW MEXICO.

The exhibition will be on display again this year at Santa Fe's Railyard Park, July 22, 2017 - November 4, 2017. THE FENCE is a featured project of PhotoSummer. PhotoSummer, now in its third year, is a collaborative initiative that represents and actively promotes historical and contemporary photography in New Mexico.

Our thanks to Santa Fe University of Art and Design and the Marion Center Photographic Arts for hosting the event.

Presented by
ASMP Central Virginia

Baker's Crust
3553 W Cary St
Richmond, VA 23221
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Tuesday, July 25, 2017
Program: 8:30AM to 9:30AM

Pre-registration:
General Admission Free

Groups have formed in Virginia for monthly breakfast meetings to talk about work, build photo networks, meet some new friends, and have a good time getting together as creatives. We welcome any and all, whether you are a member or not, to join us for coffee, breakfast, and good company! We want to hear what's on your mind!

Limited Seating - Register Today!

Presented by ASMP Houston

Fill in the Blank Studios
2500 Summer St
Houston, TX 77007
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Wednesday, July 26, 2017
Social Hour: 6:30PM
Program: 7:00PM to 9:00PM

Promoting your photography is a full-time job for any photographer out there. Come get some helpful advice from local designers and photographers and bring questions to participate in a informative panel discussion! Host Todd Spoth will give a brief introduction on photographer promo materials and then lead an open discussion with our panelists. Join us and step up your promo game in 2017 and beyond!

Panelists:

• Levi Huddleston - Designer, FlyWheelCo
• Tanyia Johnson - Principal, SHIMA Creative
• Joe Ross - President, AIGA Houston

Thursday, August 10, 2017
Social Hour: 6:00PM
Program: 7:00PM to 9:00PM

The program will include the following presentations:

• The Cost of Doing Business
  Ron Anderson - Photo Educator, ASMP KC Board Member, Commercial Photographer, Fine Art Photographer
  Cost of Doing Business (CODB) is *the* starting point for figuring the minimum of what you need to charge to operate a viable business. But it's not just for emerging professionals to calculate, as it is a factor that may change and fluctuate from year to year. Experienced photographer and educator Ron Anderson will lead us through ASMP's own CODB calculator and other resources and will answer any questions.


• ASMP Resources
  Jonathan Chester - ASMP KC Board Member, Documentary Photographer
  ASMP members are entitled to a vast array of exclusive benefits. Johnathan Chester will give a brief overview of the range of ASMPs benefits for you and your business.


• Estimating 101
  Simon Kuo - PHD ASMP KC Board President, Commercial Photographer
  An experienced commercial photographer, Simon Kuo knows exactly what makes or breaks an estimate. Our conversation will focus on the estimating process from the questions you should ask before developing your numbers to presenting your estimate and following up, you'll learn how to build an estimate that will convince the client that you're the right photographer for the job.

Presented by ASMP Baltimore

Fraizer's on The Avenue
919 W 36th St
Baltimore, MD 21211
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Thursday, September 28, 2017
Program: 5:00PM to 7:00PM

Pricing:
General Admission Free

Join us for our second quarterly Happy Hour at a Hampden landmark, Fraziers. Everyone is welcome and members are encouraged to bring their friends. First drink is on the house for you and your friend if they sign up that night!

Presented by ASMP DC, Smithsonian American Art Museum, & FotoweekDC

Smithsonian American Art Museum
Nan Tucker McEvoy Auditorium
8th and G Streets, N.W.
(G Street Entrance)
Washington, DC 20004
Nearest Metro: Gallery Place
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Monday, November 13, 2017
Check-In: 6:00PM
Program: 7:00PM

Pre-Registration:
General Admission Free

Join veteran photographer Jodi Cobb on a whirlwind retrospective of a distinguished career that has spanned four decades. One of only four female staff photographers in National Geographic's history, she is known for breaking through barriers and lifting a curtain on hidden societies. Cobb has captured fascinating glimpses of worlds such as Japan's secret Geisha culture and the cloistered lives of Saudi Arabian women. Her landmark story "21st Century Slavery" exposed the tragedy of human trafficking, generating more reader accolades than any other story until then. Travel with this inspiring woman as she chronicles her public and private path from young photojournalist to world-renowned photographer.

Jodi Cobb has always been an explorer. Before turning twelve she had circled the globe with her family; since then she has worked in more than sixty-five countries, using her camera to ask questions about the human condition in an increasingly interconnected world.

Whether examining the beauty and cruelty of the Japanese geisha's ancient traditions for her groundbreaking book "Geisha: the Life, the Voices, the Art"; exposing the tragedy of human trafficking for her 2003 National Geographic article "21st Century Slaves"; or exploring the hidden world of the women of Saudi Arabia, Cobb has searched for humanity in some of the world's most complex, impenetrable environments.

As a staff and freelance photographer with National Geographic for more than three decades, Cobb photographed over thirty stories and developed an international following for her visually powerful work. Today she also brings her experience to a variety of freelance advertising and editorial assignments, and teaches and lectures around the world. She received the prestigious Missouri Honor Medal for Distinguished Service in Journalism, was the first woman named White House Photographer of the Year, and one of her photographs is on the Voyager Spacecraft, out in the universe forever.

Cobb received her Master of Arts and Bachelor of Journalism degrees from the University of Missouri, and an honorary Doctor of Fine Arts from the Corcoran College of Art and Design. She now lives in Washington, D.C.

Free to the public. Seating Limited.
Pre-Registration Strongly Recommended.

Presented by ASMP South Carolina

Younts Conference Center at Furman University
3300 Poinsett Highway
Greenville, SC 29613
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Friday: 9:00AM to 5:00PM
(Doors open at 8:30AM)
Social: 5:30PM (Cash bar at Swamp Rabbit Brewery)

Saturday: 9:00AM to 5:00PM (Doors open at 8:30AM)

Ticket Options: (Pre-Registration required for all options)
ONLY 1 REGISTRATION PER PERSON
$00.00 Friday Keynotes Only Note: Seating is limited, registration is mandatory!
$99.00 Friday + Saturday Breakout Sessions - Non-Member
$49.00 Friday + Saturday Breakout Sessions - ASMP Member
$49.00 Friday + Saturday Breakout Sessions - Student with Valid ID

This amazing event is back for its second year with another incredible lineup offering you two full days of creative education and inspiration to help you build your film and photography business.

ASMP/SC and the SC Film Commission have compiled world-class creatives who will teach us how to secure more jobs and produce our best work possible.

Keynote presenters include:

• Jack Reznicki (School of Visual Arts/NYC professor and Canon Explorer of Light)
• Steven Gladstone (NY-based filmmaker)
• Vincent J. Musi (accomplished photographer serving National Geographic, Time, Newsweek, and Fortune)

• Adding motion to your still photography business
• How to make winning creative treatments
• Details of documentary filmmaking
• Industry best business practices
• Film finance
• Defining your vision through a properly curated portfolio.

Limited Seating - Register Today!

ONLY 1 REGISTRATION PER PERSON

Presented by ASMP New York

Foley Gallery
59 Orchard Street
New York, NY 10002
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Tuesday, July 25, 2017
Social Hour: 6:30PM
Program: 7:00PM to 9:00PM

Pre-registration:
Non-Member $65
Sister Organizations* $45
Student with valid ID $30
ASMP Member Free

*(ASPP, PPA, APA)

In an effort to educate and champion the rights of photographers, ASMP New York and ASMP National has taken on the task of updating ASMP's contracts, to reflect modern standards, empower new photographers and help established pros learn better standards and practices.

We commissioned award winning lawyer and partner in Cowan DeBaets Abrahams, Nancy E. Wolff. To help craft modern contracts that meet the needs of photographers. These boilerplates will be given freely to all ASMP members (and non-members who pay for this event), after this event. You'll be learning the nuances of the new templates and how to best apply them to your growing business on July 25th at Foley Gallery.


MORE ABOUT NANCY

Nancy E. Wolff is a member of the Intellectual property, media and entertainment law firm of Cowan, DeBaets, Abrahams & Sheppard, LLP located in New York, New York and Beverly Hills, CA. She represents a wide range of creative individuals and companies in all areas of digital media, licensing and publishing and serves as counsel to the Digital Media Licensing Organization. Ms. Wolff is a frequent speaker on copyright, digital media, and licensing for many organizations. She is the President of the Copyright Society of the USA, and serves on the ABA Copyright Reform Task Force. Ms. Wolff was selected for inclusion in Chambers USA (2017), IP: Trademark & Copyright New York. She has also been named to the Super Lawyers Intellectual Property (New York Metro), Top 50 Female Lawyers (New York Metro) and Top 100 Lawyers (New York Metro) lists.

Limited Seating - Register Today!