ASPP | American Society of Picture Professionals

Benefits of Membership

The American Society of Picture Professionals is a unique, supportive community of photographers, picture researchers, photo buyers, and picture agencies. With highly successful members from all sides of the picture-licensing industry, ASPP is particularly well positioned to help you make critical industry contacts. ASPP also serves as an invaluable gateway for learning the skills and strategies that will allow you thrive professionally.

How to become a member of ASPP

To become a member of ASPP you must have either four years experience in the picture field, or supply a link to your professional website, or receive recommendation by a sponsor who is an ASPP member in good standing. There are five categories of ASPP membership designed to accommodate members of all affiliations and ages.

Levels of Membership

All members receive the following:

General Membership: $125

Senior Membership: $95 (65 or older)

Overseas Membership/General: $135

Overseas/Senior: $105

Student: $25

Annual individual membership in the chapter or region of their choice

The Picture Professional quarterly magazine

Inclusion in online membership directory

Free or discounted attendance at all ASPP events, including education programs & chapter meetings

Access to industry job postings

Monthly eNewsletter

Members are also given access to special offers and discounts.

A group discount of 20% is available for 5 or more employees at the same company.
Please contact the ASPP Director for more details

Three Reasons to be a Part of ASPP:

1. Education, Education, Education. Education is the key to success in the constantly evolving picture industry, and ASPP members regularly rank educational opportunities as the Number One value of ASPP membership. The digital revolution continues to usher in amazing new professional opportunities, but it also continues to baffle and confuse. The spring educational conference, ASPP’s highly regarded Picture Professional magazine, local chapter events, and helpful support from other members are just a few of the ways that ASPP will contribute to your constant learning.

2. Networking and Community. Over and over again ASPP members find that they meet some of their most important professional contacts through ASPP. Because ASPP is a small association of highly successful professionals, membership gives you invaluable access to an elite but inclusive group of supportive peers. ASPP’s eNewsletter keeps you apprised of other members’ activities, as well as giving you a free outlet for marketing your own efforts. ASPP’s online, searchable membership database is a powerful networking tool you don’t want to be without.

3. Support the Industry. ASPP is a nonprofit association dedicated to promoting knowledge and practices that help the picture industry as whole. By bringing together the diverse perspectives of various professionals, ASPP helps find the common ground that is so important to the livelihoods of ALL picture professionals. Your membership dues support an important organization!

Just listen to what our members are saying….

	Marilyn Angel Wynn, Nativestock Pictures “Out of the many organizations to be a member of, I find that the ASPP is one of my most valuable associations to belong to. It's terrific to hear both sides of the picture professional industry's projections and concerns, to know that I'm not alone in my observations. Both photographers and researchers who have joined the ASPP strive to network together, thereby creating solutions for our fast and ever changing ways in this industry. To be part of the ASPP is an absolutely extraordinary opportunity.”
	Thomas Lisanti, Manager, Photographic Services & Permissions, The New York Public Library “As the head of The New York Public Library's Permissions department I felt I was operating in a vacuum. I joined ASPP to make contacts with other photo professionals and to learn more about the business of image licensing. In a short period of time I've met extremely nice photo researchers, photo editors, art buyers, etc. and have learned from them what they require and expect, which will help NYPL increase its licensing business.”
	Jain Lemos, Reality Books "The great thing about ASPP is that membership benefits you no matter what aspect of the picture business you are in. I should know! As a member for over sixteen years, I've worked as a photographer, agent, writer, photo editor, book packager, and industry consultant-and the association has covered me no matter which profession I was pursuing at the time. The relationships I've formed through all of the ASPP activities and by volunteering on a variety of levels are valuable components of my success."
	Wanda Pion, Photo Permissions Supervisor, Macmillan/McGraw Hill I like having the opportunity to meet others from different areas of the photo industry whether a photographer or a photo buyer. Also, there is a constant flow and exchange of information through lectures, events and notification of changes within the industry.
	Alison Wright, Photographer “I went into the ASPP Education Conference not knowing anyone and after four days I left with not only definite work contacts but what I feel are life long friendships. Everyone I met was so gracious with their sharing of knowledge, it really created an environment of positive energy and encouragement.”
	Tom Wear, Manager of Contributor Commnications, Getty Images. I've been a member of ASPP for nearly as long as I've been in the photo industry: almost 20 years. I value my membership because ASPP is the single meeting place for the entire diverse world of people who make their living with, and share a love for, the creation and use of images.