Chapter Board
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President |
Christopher DiNenna |
Chapter Board members-at-large:
Danita Delimont, Ellen Herbert
ASPP LA - Behind the Scenes at LA Central Library Photo Collections - May 4
ASPP West Chapter, Los Angeles presents a Behind-the-Scenes tour of the Photo Collections at the Los Angeles Central Library
Saturday, May 4, 2013
12:00 noon to 2:00 PM
Los Angeles Central Library
630 W. 5th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Presenter:
Christina Rice - Senior Librarian, Photo Collection
The ASPP West Chapter has been granted a rare opportunity to view the photo collections inside the Central Library that are closed to the general public.
The Senior Librarian, Christina Rice, will show us these images of historical Los Angeles plus other gems within the collection.
A Q&A session will occur after our tour. With time permitting, we will also be shown the Fine Art collection also housed in the Central Library.
We are limited to 35 attendees for this tour. Please join us for this special event and meet your local West Chapter friends.
FREE ADMISSION - RSVP REQUIRED
MORE INFORMATION ON THE EVENT
Portfolio Perfect - What Buyers and Agents Are Looking For Today – Portland Event!
ASPP West and ASMP Oregon bring together a panel of experts including an Advertising Agency Creative Director, a Design Director, an Art Director, a Producer, a Director of Photography and Photo Agents to review portfolios in both one-on-one and group settings. Come learn what reviewers from different disciplines are looking for in portfolios today and how photographers can tune their portfolios for different buyers and creatives across multiple markets.
Thursday, March 21, 2103
Polara Studio
614 SE Hawthorne Blvd.
Portland OR 97214-3558
SPONSORED BY DANITA DELIMONT STOCK PHOTOGRAPHY
REGISTER NOW
Click here to register for the Event onlyClick here to register for the Event and Portfolio Reviews
Who should attend:
- Editors, Art Buyers, Designers, Agents, Producers: Hear what your peers are doing to find great work.
- Photographers, Illustrators, Students: Get feedback from the pros on criteria they use when evaluating portfolios.
SPECIAL OFFER: ON-SITE PORTFOLIO REVIEWS BY THE PANELISTS
SHOW YOUR WORK: If you are a photographer, illustrator, producer, or film maker we have two opportunities to share your portfolio work at this event:
- PANEL REVIEW: Submit 5 images (with credit line or anonymous). Your images will be displayed on a large screen and ALL the panelists will review the work and provide feedback during a live panel discussion. Submission guidelines are below and must be received on or before March 15, 2013. Sent images to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- 1:1 PORTFOLIO REVIEW: Register in advance to have one of our panelists review your portfolio in a 15-minute private consultation. Register before March 15 and we’ll confirm your reviewer and assign a specific time slot during the evening for your 1:1 portfolio review session.
Panelist and Portfolio Reviewers
- Steve Sandstrom, Principal and Founder of Sandstrom Partners
- Marni Beardsley, Director of Art Production and Head Art Buyer, Widen & Kennedy
- Jerry Ketel, President and Founding Partner, Leopold Ketel
- Kate Madden, Art Director, Portland Monthly
- Tom Wear, Manager, Contributor Communications, Getty Images
- Danita Delimont, Founder and CEO, Danita Delimont Stock Photography
- Jain Lemos, ASPP Executive Director and Photography Publishing Consultant
- Mark Ippolito, CEO, Evolve Images and ASPP West Co-President
WHEN: Thursday, March 21, 2013
SCHEDULE:
Networking: 6:30-7:00 PM (light snacks and drinks will be available)
Panel Review: 7:00-8:15 PM
Portfolio Reviews: 8:15–9:30 PM (last review slot 9:15)
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WHERE:
Polara Studio
614 SE Hawthorne Blvd.
Portland OR 97214-3558
FEES:
- ASMP/ASPP Members: $25 Admission + Portfolio Review ($10 Admission only)
- Students: $10 Admission + Portfolio Review ($5 Admission only)
- Non-Members: $40 Admission + Portfolio Review ($25 Admission only)
Please note that ASMP/ASPP members will have first opportunity to sign up for the one-on-one reviews (limit is 40, 15-minute time slots). Students must present current student ID.
REGISTER NOW
Click here to register for the Event only
Click here to register for the Event and Portfolio Reviews
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES FOR LIVE PANELIST REVIEW:
STEP 1: Choose up to 5 images from your portfolio. Be sure you are happy with the your selections BEFORE sending them as we may not be able to remove your images once submitted.
STEP 2: Submit jpeg format files, 1600 on the long side. Place the image files in a folder titled with last name, underscore, first name and compress into a ZIP file.
STEP 3: Unless you wish your work to remain anonymous, include your name/logo to the BOTTOM RIGHT corner of EVERY slide.
Please submit only your copyright-owned images. Be sure the images you are submitting are of your highest quality. Images will be vetted and images that have technical flaws may not be included. Tasteful nudity is OK; pornography is not. By submitting your images you authorize ASMP/ASPP to display and review as the panel sees fit on March 21, 2013. ASMP/ASPP cannot guarantee that all images submitted will be displayed for review. ASMP/ASPP reserves the right to reject images for any reason. After the event, your slides will be deleted. Thank you for your understanding. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES FOR ONE-ON-ONE REVIEWS:
You will have 15 minutes for your review. This is a live, professional review and critique of your images. Bring your portfolio in the format that shows your work at its best, either print or digital. You must provide your own viewing platform for digital images. If you will be showing your images in digital format, at least 5 minutes prior to your review time, you should have your computer on and booted up with your digital portfolio loaded and on screen ready for review. Please note, there may or may not be Internet access in the studio. Do not rely on accessing images you have posted on the web for your portfolio.
THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR!
LA Drive By 24:00
This holiday season, the LA branch of the West Coast Chapter of the ASPP is proud to be a sponsor of the opening night party for LA Drive By 24:00. The show documents 24 hours in Los Angeles, chronicled in photographs by students and graduates of Art Center College of Design. Please join us as we celebrate, and support upcoming talent in the photography community.
This exhibit is curated by Ophelia Chong, Art Director of the ASPP Picture Magazine and Adjunct Professor at Art Center College of Design.
For more on the show, go to http://cargocollective.com/LADRIVEBYE
Where + When
Friday, Novermber 30th, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Studio for Southern California History
818 N. Hill Street PMB 740, Los Angeles, CA 90012 (cross street is Alpine)
Nearest Metro Stop: Gold Line Chinatown stop
Parking: There is metered street parking and an inexpensive lot adjacent to the Studio for $3-5.00.
Guests are welcome! Please do RSVP.
http://asppladrivebyeopening.eventbrite.com/
Strategies for Protecting Copyright in the Digital Age
Thursday, December 6th
6:00-8:00 PM
Corbis Corporation
710 Second Avenue
Seattle
Topic: Strategies for Protecting Copyright in the Digital Age - Tangible Tips in a Virtual World
Copyright related to the photo industry is in a state of evolution. Changes in image licensing and
distribution have the potential to radically alter both business processes and expand or limit the
profitability of your intellectual property. Utilization of available technologies can help your ability
to effectively manage intellectual property, but not without a clear understanding of the underlying
laws that protect both artists and end users.
Questions Our Panel of experts will address:
For photo buyers:
- How do you ensure that you have the rights you need for the projects you produce?
- What steps can you take to protect your—and your client’s—interest when using digital media?
- How do you engage with your audience though digital channels - social, web, mobile-- without
compromising the value of your work? - How do you monitor your copyrighted works online and monetize your intellectual property
appropriately?
of a stock photography legal veteran, an intellectual property attorney, and an image licensing
professional amongst other experts to help answer your questions and ensure that your work is safe.
Speakers:
Jennifer Hurley, Associate General Counsel, Corbis Corporation
Kraig Marini Baker, Attorney, Digital Media Practice, Davis Wright Tremaine, LLC
Format: This will be a 90 minute moderated panel discussion
In addition to learning more about rights and how to protect them, we will enjoy a panel discussion
with our experts. You will leave this informative session with a better sense of how to navigate digital
media, including social media sites, while preserving the integrity of your brand.
ADMISSION IS FREE for ASPP Members
RSVP
EVENT SPONSORS:
About ASPP: For more than forty years the American Society of Picture Professionals has been
uniquely positioned to create forums for multi-disciplinary discussions on the ever-evolving
photography industry. The association has maintained its balance of members drawn from the whole
spectrum of the business, from photo researchers and editors, agency personnel, photographers,
licensing managers, archivists and publishers to designers and teachers.
Become a Member: Learn about the many benefits of being an ASPP member. Use the coupon
code "JOINNOW" and save $25 on an annual membership
The West Coast Chapter of the ASPP serves the Western part of the US from bases in Los Angeles
and Seattle. We are always looking for new members and welcome fresh ideas and requests for
programs and events. Please feel free to email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
The House 2nd Annual Summer Social
The House Studios
ASPP LA InstaParty : : Instagram trek of Downtown LA July 28
Please join ASPP LA for a fun "InstaParty" inspired by Instagram's Worldwide InstaMeet program. An InstaMeet is a gathering of local "Instagrammers", including many ASPP members. During this InsatMeet we will be going on a guided tour of historic Downtown LA with local amateur historian and ASPP National President where you can use your Instagram skills to create some incredible imagery. We will be posting and sharing our creations throughout the afternoon and some of the images will be published in the next issue of the ASPP magazine, The Picture Professional!
Members and non-members of ASPP are encouraged to join us for this fun walk through downtown. We'll meet in front of the Biltmore Hotel entrance across from Pershing Square at 4:30pm on Saturday July 28th and explore the neighborhood for an hour or so. Pershing Square is conveniently located to the Metro and there are numerous parking options as well.
We will end up at the legendary Redwood Bar and Grill, a downtown watering hole whose kitschy nautical theme will have you pulling out your phones again! (no host bar), conveniently located right next to the Civic Center Red Line Metro Stop.
Saturday, July 28 at 4:30 pm
Meet in front of the Biltmore Hotel entrace across from Pershing Square
RSVP HERE
ASPP LA Presents: Feed Me... Friend Me (May 19th)
Feed Me... Friend Me
CAREER WORSHOP with Matt Armendariz 
Saturday May 19, 2012
9:30am-1:00pm
Lew Robertson Studio
8445 Warner Drive
Culver City, CA 90232
RSVP
The ASPP presents Feed Me...Friend Me! a fun and informative career workshop focusing on food photography and social media. Our featured speaker with be the one an only Matt Armendariz! Matt is an accomplished food photographer who has taken the culinary world and the blogosphere by storm with his amazing mix of beautiful images, entertaining writing style, and some really cute little dogs. He has produced stunning photos for many top food books and magazines. His work has also been featured on TV, making images for the Cooking Channel. He's even baked cookies with Martha Stewart on her show! In addition to his photographic and culinary talents, his savvy use of social media has propelled his career to amazing heights--literally. He now flies around the world, photographing beautiful food and amazing people. Check out his blog at mattbites.com
Please join us for a morning of great fun, food, and career inspiration. We will have a continental style breakfast--including some of these flying doughnuts.
Connect, Communicate, Collaborate - Branding & Marketing That Works for Photographers & Creatives
When: Saturday, April 28th
Time: 10AM - 5PM
(Registration & Coffee Reception Opens @ 9AM)
Where: Art Institute of Seattle 2323 Elliott Avenue, Seattle
RSVP!
Speakers
Bill Cramer, CEO & Founder, Wonderful Machine
Eric Baumgartner, Chief Creative Officer, VML/Wunderman
Candi Nicholson, Creative Director, Nordstrom
Nadine Stellavato, Co-Owner, Lost Luggage
David Wentworth, Photographer, Zulily
Inti St. Clair, Commercial Advertising Photography & Motion
Max Kaiser, Director, Hand Crank Films
Barbara Kinney, Barbara Kinney Photography
Alex Hayden, Editorial & Commercial Photographer
Cecilia Gomez, Producer|Principal, CAM+Partners
Rodney Washington, Author and Photo Marketing Mentor
Jodi Morrison, Starbucks
Erik Skaar, Seattle Advertising Product Photographer
Scott Fero, Cole & Weber
Todd Grant, The Wexley School for Girls
Phil Harris, Agency Access/FoundFolios
Workshop Overview:
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Photographers and filmmakers face a daily challenge: How do I get my work in front of qualified buyers who have the power to hire me or license my images? Which format works best: Print, Digital, Mobile? Where should I advertise? How can I get my message to break through?
Conversely, Creatives - art directors, editors, designers, producers - are faced with a similar challenge every day: Where can I find the right talent to execute this campaign? Where should I search to find the best image for this project? Should I call in portfolios or start searching the web? Who can I trust? |
The American Society of Picture Professionals (aspp.com) brings together Seattle's creative community for a day of conversation and engagement with the goal of developing a mutual understanding of how artists, creatives and image buyers can connect, communicate and collaborate.
CONNECT:
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We’ll explore how “Image Makers” are connecting with “ Image Buyers” and getting their work to be considered in the right format and
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COMMUNICATE:
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Once buyers and sellers establish a connection, we’ll review best practices to learn what are the most effective communication tools:
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COLLABORATE:
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Okay, so once you get your work in front of Creatives, does your website make it easy for buyers to see/find/explore what you have to
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RSVP!
Workshop Agenda:
9:00AM Registration Desk Opens
9:00AM – 10AM Meet & Greet (coffee, tea, juice, muffins)
9:50AM – Welcome: Mark Ippolito, ASPP West co-President; CEO, EvolveImages.com; Ric Peterson, Academic Director, Photography and Digital Filmmaking, Art Institute of Seattle
CONNECT TRACK:
10:00AM – 11:15AM MARKETING THAT WORKS: Lessons from The Pros
Photographers and filmmakers share best practices on how to make that first connection that resonates with buyers and wins them work. Featuring both emerging artists as well as industry veterans, the panelists will cover a wide range of techniques and approaches-- and the campaigns, techniques, creative and technology they leverage --- to make effective connections with buyers.
Speakers:
| Photographers |
Filmmakers | Moderator |
| Inti St.Clair Barbara Kinney Erik Skaar Alex Hayden |
Max Kaiser, HandCrankFilms |
Rodney Washington, Creative Consultant & Author |
11:15AM – Noon – Roundtable/Small Group Breakout Discussions
Attendees, speakers and moderators engage in group discussions about marketing campaigns they’ve run with great success as well as get input on alternatives that get results. Moderators will prompt roundtable participants with questions to consider including: current and future campaigns; resources, tools, skills; strategy and execution.
12:00PM – 12:30PM Lunch Break and Networking
Sandwiches, Tea, Coffee, Soft drinks will be provided
12:30PM – 1:30PM Keynote Presentation: Bill Cramer, Wonderful Machine
| Bill Cramer is founder and CEO of Wonderful Machine, a curated directory of high-quality photographers that meets the needs of commercial clients worldwide. He is also an accomplished photographer in his own right, specializing in environmental portraiture for a wide range of corporate, editorial and advertising clients - including Forbes, BBDO and Comcast. After graduating from Penn State in 1985, Bill began his career as a photojournalist, stringing for the Associated Press and The New York Times. He assisted many prominent photographers, including a year with fashion photographer Steven Meisel. Over time, his interests grew to include portraiture, where he now concentrates his efforts. He has received a number of industry awards, and has been included in Communication Arts Photography Annual three times. In 2007, seeing an opportunity to build a better mouse trap, Bill created Wonderful Machine as a "source book on steroids." In addition to providing clients with an eclectic selection of photographers from around the world, Wonderful Machine aggressively promotes those photographers using email campaigns, print mailers, web ads, publicity, phone calls, and portfolio meetings. They also offer photographers a host of consulting services including help with estimates, production, web design, photo editing and more. Their staff members frequently participate in industry events and contribute a popular monthly column on Pricing & Negotiating for aphotoeditor.com. Wonderful Machine currently works with over 500 photographers in 50 cities around the U.S. and 50 countries around the world. www.billcramer.com www.wonderfulmachine.com |
1:30PM – 1:45PM Coffee Break/Networking
COMMUNICATE TRACK:
1:45PM - 3:00 DON’T SHOOT THE MESSENGER: What/When/How Do Creatives Want? Creatives share their insights on the self promotion campaigns and marketing programs photographers and film makers produce that make the best impressions--- and what they DON’T want to see.
Speakers:
| Creatives: | Moderator |
| Eric Baumgartner, Wunderman Nadine Stellavato, Lost Luggage Scott Fero, Cole & Weber Todd Grant, The Wexley School for Girls |
Bill Cramer - Wonderful Machine |
3:00PM - 3:45PM Roundtable/Small Group Breakout Discussions
Attendees, speakers and moderators engage in group discussions about marketing campaigns they’ve run with great success as well as get input on alternatives that get results. Moderators will prompt roundtable participants with questions to consider including: current and future campaigns; resources, tools, skills; strategy and execution.
COLLABORATE TRACK:
3:45PM - 5:00PM THE EYES HAVE IT: Website Designs That Work For Creative Pros
We’ll look at website design--- from both a designer and photo buyers’ perspective-- and learn what they value most in an online portfolio and stock photo website.
| Creative Professionals | Moderator |
| Candi Nicholson, Nordstrom David Wentworth, Zulily Jodi Morrison, Starbucks Cecilia Gomez, CAM+Partners |
Phil Harris, Agency Access/Found Folios |
Workshop Fees:
| Registration includes: Three workshop sessions and keynote, plus moderated small group breakouts. Morning coffee, muffins, Boxed Lunch, beverages and snacks |
Admission Fees |
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| Non-Members: |
$50 |
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| ASPP Members: |
$25 |
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| Association Members: ASMP, APA, AIGA, GAG, AAF (current members only) |
$35 |
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| Students: (with current student ID) |
$20 |
EVENT SPONSORS:
Museum Quality Framing 
Adobe 
About ASPP: For more than forty years the American Society of Picture Professionals has been uniquely positioned to create forums for multi-disciplinary discussions on the ever-evolving photography industry. The association has maintained its balance of members drawn from the whole spectrum of the business, from photo researchers and editors, agency personnel, photographers, licensing managers, archivists and publishers to art buyers, producers, designers and teachers.
The West Coast Chapter of the ASPP serves the Western part of the US from bases in Los Angeles and Seattle. We are always looking for new members and welcome fresh ideas and requests for programs and events. Please feel free to email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Herb Ritts at the Getty Center Docent Tour Apr 21
Please join ASPP West for an exclusive, members-only, docent tour of the Herb Ritts exhibition at The Getty!
1200 Getty Center Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90049
Saturday, April 21, 2012 from 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Please note this event is open to ASPP members and their guests only, so now is a great time to join the ASPP at www.aspp.com if you are not yet a member.
There is no charge for admission, but parking at the Getty is $15.00, so carpooling is encouraged. Please allow ample time for parking and the tram ride.
There is another excellent photographic exhibit at The Getty, Focus: Los Angeles 1945-1980, which is running concurrently, so come early and see this one on your own if you can.
Cocktails and discussion will be after the event!
“Portfolio Perfect - What Buyers and Agents Are Looking for Today”
DATE: Thursday, March 8th
TIME: 6:00 – 8:30 PM
LOCATION: Adobe Systems, 810 N34th St, Seattle [map]
Panelists & Portfolio Reviewers:
Jodi Morrison, Art Buyer, Starbucks
Carl Gronquist, Director of Photography, Corbis
Andrew Christou, Executive Creative Director, Publicis West
Steve Cullen, Design Director, Creature
Christine Saunders, Art Buyer, Squint
Tom Wear, Community Manager, Getty Images
Danita Delimont, Founder, Danita Delimont Stock Agency
Dear ASPP Members and Friends—
ASPP’s first event of 2012 brings together a panel of experts including an Advertising Agency Creative Director, Design Director, Art Buyer, Producer, Director of Photography and Photo Agents to review portfolios in both one-on-one and group settings. Whether you buy or sell images, come learn what reviewers from different disciplines are looking for in portfolios today and how photographers can tune their portfolios for different buyers and creatives across multiple markets.Who should attend:
- Editors, Art Buyers, Designers, Agents, Producers: Hear what your peers are doing to find great work.
- Photographers, Illustrators, Students: Get feedback from the pros on criteria they use when evaluating portfolios.
SPECIAL OFFER: ON-SITE PORTFOLIO REVIEWS BY THE PANELISTS
- SHOW YOUR WORK: If you are a photographer, illustrator, producer, or film maker we have two opportunities to share your portfolio work at this event:
1) PANEL REVIEW: Submit 5 images (with credit line or anonymous). Your images will be displayed on a large screen and ALL the panelists will review the work and provide feedback during a live panel discussion. Submission guidelines are below and must be received on or before March 1st.
2) 1:1 PORTFOLIO REVIEW: Register in advance to have one of our panelists review your portfolio in a 15-minute private consultation. Register before March 1st and we’ll confirm your reviewer and assign a specific time slot during the evening for your 1:1 portfolio review session.
WHEN:
Thursday, March 8th
SCHEDULE:
Networking: 6:00-6:15 (light snacks and drinks will be available)
Panel Presentation: 6:15-7:15
Networking: 7:15-7:30
Portfolio Reviews: 7:30–8:30 (last review slot 8:15)
WHERE:
Adobe Systems Corportation
Adobe Campus - Fremont
801 N. 34th Street, Seattle, WA 98103
[map]
FEES:
- ASPP Members - FREE Admission
- ASPP Member: $15 Portfolio + Admission
- Association Rate (ASMP, APA, AIGA, AGA) : $5 Admission only
- Association Rate: $20 Portfolio Review + Admission
- Non Member : $10 Admission only
- Non Member: $25 Admission + Portfolio Review
- Students: $2 Admission only
- Students : $10 Admission + Portfolio Review (with current student ID)
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES FOR LIVE PANELIST REVIEW:
STEP 1:
Choose up to 5 images from your portfolio.
STEP 2:
Submit jpeg format files, 1600 on the long side. Place the image files in a folder titled with last name, underscore, first name and compress into a ZIP file.
STEP 3:
Email your name/logo to the BOTTOM RIGHT corner of EVERY slide. Be sure to leave a little breathing room on the edges. Logos should be approx. 1/16 to 1/8 of the total slide size. Consider making your logo transparent (optional).
Please submit only your copyright-owned images. Be sure the images you are submitting are of high quality. Slides that are heavily pixilated or have major unintentional technical flaws may not be included. Tasteful nudity is OK, pornography is not. Be sure you are happy with the your selections BEFORE sending them as we may not be able to remove your slides once submitted. By submitting your slides you authorize ASPP to display them as we see fit on March 8th 2012. After the event, your slides will be deleted. ASPP reserves the right to reject slides for any reason and cannot answer inquiries regarding this. Thank you for your understanding.
EVENT SPONSORS:
About ASPP: For more than forty years the American Society of Picture Professionals has been uniquely positioned to create forums for multi-disciplinary discussions on the ever-evolving photography industry. The association has maintained its balance of members drawn from the whole spectrum of the business, from photo researchers and editors, agency personnel, photographers, licensing managers, archivists and publishers to art buyers, producers, designers and teachers.
The West Coast Chapter of the ASPP serves the Western part of the US from bases in Los Angeles and Seattle. We are always looking for new members and welcome fresh ideas and requests for programs and events. Please feel free to email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Benefit of Membership: ASPP Members get FREE admission to ALL of our evening events and qualify for 50% reduced admission at our all-day workshop. If you are not already an ASPP member and would like to enjoy free admission plus all the other great membership benefits (10% off Apple products, 15% off Adobe software, + more), visit the website and join today!
We look forward to seeing you at our Portfolio Review event!
Gratefully,
ASPP Seattle Board of Directors
Mark Ippolito, President
Tom Wear, Vice President
Christine Saunders, Event Chair
Maria Barnowl, Technology Chair
Danita Delimont - Board Member At Large
ASPP Group Tour of the "Beauty CULTure" Exhibit at the Annenberg Space for Photography
Annenberg Space for Photography, Los Angeles
Saturday, August 6, 2011
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM (PT)
Please join the West Coast chapter of the ASPP for a group tour of the outstanding exhibit "Beauty CULTure" at The Annenberg Space for Photography. The Annenberg describes the exhibit as "a seminal examination of photography’s role in capturing and defining notions of modern female beauty and how these images profoundly influence our lives in both celebratory and disturbing ways."
Our group will be given an introduction to the exhibit by an Anneberg staff member, and video interviews with contributing photographers will be on view. After the tour has ended we would love for you to join us for complimentary hors d'oeuvres and a no host bar across the street at the stylish X Bar at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza hotel. It is sure to be a wonderful afternoon!
Members, please bring a guest who may be interested in the exhibit and the ASPP. If your membership has lapsed, please do come along to catch up on all things ASPP!
Click here to register on Eventbrite for this FREE event!
Who: ASPP members
What: Group tour of "Beauty CULTure"
When: Saturday, August 6, 2011
Time: 4:00pm for exhibit, and 6:00pm for drinks and hors d'ouvres
Where: The Annenberg Space for Photography, Century Park, 2000 Avenue of the Stars, #10 Los Angeles, CA 90067
Tel: 213-403-3000
X Bar at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza (just across The Avenue of the Stars)
Parking: Validated self-parking is $1.00. We do have limited space - please register early!
SUMMER SOCIAL! ASPP @ The House Studios, August 24th
Come join ASPP @ The House for an evening of drinks, food and summer fun with photo and design industry friends and colleagues. To celebrate the creativity of Northwest creative professionals, we’ll also be showcasing new images and portfolio work from photographers and designers on the “big screen” throughout the night. All photographers and designers are welcome to submit images and recent work (see *below for submission guidelines).
WHEN: Wednesday, August 24th 5PM – 9PM
WHERE: THE HOUSE STUDIOS 325 2nd Ave West; Seattle, WA 98119
FREE ADMISSION: Current ASPP, ASMP, APA, AIGA & Graphic Artists Guild Members
RSVP: Eventbrite
SPONSORS: Thanks to our event sponsors for their generous support:
| APA | Danita Delimont Stock Photography | Graphic Artists Guild | SQUINT |
| The House Studios | ASMP | AIGA | PNTA |
*SLIDE SHOW SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:
STEP 1: Choose up to 5 images from your catalog. Photographers should submit original photographs only without any advertising copy or extra graphics. Graphic designers may submit original “fine art” illustrations or photographs of printed branding packages. We cannot display ads or logos from your clients unless shown as a photograph of a printed piece.
STEP 2: Crop your images to 1600 x 1200 H (display size) If you are using vertical format images, we recommend you create a diptych (two vertical images side-by-side) so the finished slide fills a horizontal format. If you cannot create a diptych, place vertical or odd-cropped images on a BLACK background.
STEP 3: Add your logo and/or website address to the BOTTOM RIGHT corner of EVERY slide. Be sure to leave a little breathing room on the edges. Logos should be appx. 1/16 to 1/8 of the total slide size. (See example below) Consider making your logo transparent (optional).
STEP 4: Name your slides with last name, underscore, first name, underscore, sequence number. An example of this is: “DEJARLAIS_TODD_1” (You must use proper naming convention for inclusion)
STEP 5: Export your slides as 300 DPI JPG’s 1600 x1200 pixels high x 1600 pixels. The images will be displayed on a screen that is 9’ tall x 12’ wide.
STEP 6: Put your slides in a folder titled with last name, underscore, first name and compress into a ZIP file.
STEP 7: Mail your compressed ZIP folder to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. - use your full name in the subject line of your email and include your contact information (only) in the body of the email.
The deadline for slide submissions is August 20th 2011
All guidelines above must be followed exactly for inclusion. Please submit only your copyright-owned
images. Be sure the images you are submitting are of high quality. Slides that are heavily pixilated or have
major unintentional technical flaws may not be included. Tasteful nudity is OK, pornography is not. Be sure
you are happy with the your selections BEFORE sending them as we may not be able to remove your
slides once submitted. By submitting your slides you authorize The House Studios to display them as we see
fit on August 24th 2011. After the event, your slides will be deleted. ASPP and The House reserve the right to
reject slides for any reason and cannot answer inquiries regarding this. Thank you for your understanding.
New Directions for Creative Professionals Workshop, Seattle, Saturday, April 9th
You’re Invited: New Directions for Creative Professionals Workshop, Saturday, April 9th
ASPP is delighted to invite you to our all day Workshop taking place at the Art Institute of Seattle:
Date: Saturday, April 9th
Time: 9AM - 4PM
Place: Art Institute of Seattle, 2323 Elliott Avenue, Seattle, WA 98121-1642
Special Thanks to Adobe for their generous support!
Our Confirmed Speakers:
Kammie McArthur, SVP, Group Creative Director, Publicis Seattle
Rick Becker-Leckrone, CEO, Blend Images
Hayden Schoen, Designer, Hornall Anderson Design Works
Dan Williams, Creative Resources Manager, Filter
Meredith Birkett, Senior Multimedia Editor, MSNBC.com
Barbara Kinney, Photojournalist and former White House Photographer
Adam Sheppard, Founder, 8ninths.com
Nicole Matthews, Vice President, Global Photography Operations, OnRequest Images
Portfolio Reviews will also be available:
Christine Saunders, Senior Art Buyer and Creative Career Consultant
Tom Wear, Community Manager, Getty Images
Danita Delimont, Founder, Danita Delimont Stock Photography
Door Prizes! Win valuable gifts* courtesy of:
*Only registered attendees are eligible and you must be present to win!
Why You Should Attend: Creatives on all sides—art directors, designers, editors, producers, photographers, illustrators – are being challenged to rapidly expand their skill sets to both accommodate and anticipate the rapid evolution of our industry. The American Society of Picture Professionals (ASPP) is hosting this all day workshop to provide an invaluable opportunity for you to meet key industry influencers and forge new relationships through in depth conversations that can enlighten and advise on the challenges and opportunities that creative professionals face today.
Agenda:
9:00AM Registration Desk Opens
9:00AM – 10AM Meet & Greet (coffee, tea, juice, muffins)
10:00AM – Welcome:
Mark Ippolito, ASPP West co-President; Sr. Manager, Lenati.com
Ric Peterson, Academic Director, Photography and Digital Filmmaking, Art Institute of Seattle
10:15AM – 11:30AM Panel Presentation – New Directions for Creative Professionals
Kammie McArthur, SVP, Group Creative Director, Publicis Seattle
Rick Becker-Leckrone, CEO, Blend Images
Hayden Schoen, Designer, Hornall Anderson Design Works
Dan Williams, Creative Resources Manager, Filter
Meredith Birkett, Senior Multimedia Editor, MSNBC.com
11:30AM – Noon – Roundtable/Small Group Breakout Discussions
Moderators at each roundtable will engage the group in discussions about opportunities/obstacles they are experiencing in the marketplace and make recommendations for what they can do to capitalize or overcome. Moderators will prompt roundtable participants with questions to consider including: current and future career opportunities, required skill set, and aptitude required to succeed.
Photographers – Roundtable Faciliator: Christine Saunders
Editors/Producers – Roundtable Faciliator: Barbara Kinney
Students/Other - Roundtable Faciliator: Meredith Birkett
12:00PM – 1:00PM Lunch Break and Networking
Sandwiches, Salad, Tea, Coffee, Soft drinks will be provided
1:00PM – 2:00PM Keynote Presentation
Adam Sheppard, Founder, 8ninths.com
Adam Sheppard is a British born technology entrepreneur, marketer and fine arts digital photographer. He has been designing and building software since the early 80's working in tech companies large and small. As a founding member and Director of Strategic Business Development for Microsoft Live Labs he drove product marketing and partnerships for the widely acclaimed Photosynth and Seadragon projects, collaborating frequently with Bill Gates, Ray Ozzie and other tech luminaries.
In 2008, he co-founded 8ninths, an R&D laboratory and start-up incubator specializing on developing creative technologies for fortune 500 marketing and brand initiatives. Prominent work includes Senior level engagements with Senior leaders at NASA, Microsoft, Holland America Line, Starbucks and more.
In his spare time his creative outlet of digital photography touches on documentary, street and conceptual topics. Often leveraging software techniques such as High Dynamic Range (HDR), Zoomable interfaces, Synths and Video.
2:30PM – 3:00PM Coffee Break/Networking
3:00PM -4:00PM Winning Work, Hearts and Minds (aka War Stories in the New Millennium)
Innovative artists/producers/buyers comment on work they have created/produced and how they “won” the assignment (photographer/producer) and/or “won” the client to produce innovative work.
Barbara Kinney, Photojournalist and former White House Photographer
Nicole Matthews, Vice President, Global Photography Operations, OnRequest Images
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Workshop Fee: $40 Full Day Workshop includes lunch and coffee breaks
***ASPP Member Rate: $20***
ASMP / APA Members: $30
Students: $20 with student ID.
Portfolio Reviews: $25 - ½ hour private consultation
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Look forward to seeing you there!
ASPP West Coast - Seattle Chapter Board
Mark Ippolito, President & Member Chair
Tom Wear, Vice President & Treasurer
Danita Delimont, Vice President
PS: While we hope you’ll come and stay for the entire workshop, if you can only join us for part of the day, please know you are welcome to do so.
This ASPP Event is sponsored by:
Photography from the New China at the Getty
You, plus a guest, are invited by The West Chapter of the ASPP for a FREE private tour of, "Photography from the New China," ( www.getty.edu/art/exhibitions/new_china) at the Getty Museum on Saturday, March 12, 2011 at Noon.
The J. Paul Getty Museum recently acquired photographs by some of the young artists emerging from the reinvented society that is present-day China. This exhibition is built around those acquisitions and loans from private collections. During the Cold War era following World War II, China was a closed society. The Cultural Revolution (1966–76) sought to destroy the artistic and intellectual heritage of centuries of imperial rule.
Mao Zedong, the founder and longtime leader of the People's Republic of China, died in 1976. By 1980 his successor, Deng Xiaoping, had begun to pull back the curtain. However, China was still largely rural and poor, the Communist Party was omnipotent, censorship was severe, and artists remained under suspicion. The fall of the Soviet Union in 1989 and the uprising in Beijing's Tiananmen Square the same year caused further, more radical, change. Deng Xiaoping called for a new period of Reform and Opening.
In the past 20 years, China's economy has made huge strides to become the second largest in the world. The rapid transition has meant great progress in the way art is taught, made, and talked about in China's flourishing urban centers. Artists who went abroad to find freedom of expression have returned to establish studios and provide mentoring. In an effort perhaps to quiet rebellion and encourage tourism, the ever watchful state now furnishes space, such as the former factory that is now the arts complex 798 in Beijing.
We will be starting this tour promptly at 12pm so please make sure to arrive early for parking and to ride the tram ride to the museum entrance. We will meet in the foyer by the information desk at 11:45. Parking is $15.00 so carpooling is encouraged.
Please RSVP by March 7, 2011 with your name, email and guest's name to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . We have a limited number of spaces and anticipate a full program.
