PRESIDENT'S CORNER

As the sound of commencement speeches fades away, many graduates are undoubtedly wondering what's next. Seniors graduating in photography studies will now have a little help courtesy of the ASPP. We are offering seniors graduating from accredited courses a complimentary one-year ASPP membership normally valued at $75. Announcements have gone out to the photography departments at major institutions such as Brooks, Herrington and the Art Center College of Design. We're doing to this help connect young graduates with the ASPP early in their careers to support them with our educational offerings, networking opportunities and great member benefits and discounts.

If you're a recent graduate, or know one, take advantage of this terrific chance to be a part of our professional network. Simply click on this JOIN/RENEW link and enter your email info as a new visitor to complete the online application. At the Membership Option screen, use the promo code PHOTOGRAD2012. We'll contact you shortly to verify your status and welcome you to a free year of membership and benefits. (All the details are in this grad blog post, too, for easy sharing.)

We have also worked out an arrangement with Alamy images who are adding to our gift by giving new young contributors a full 100% royalty for two years. This is an extraordinary opportunity for emerging photographers to be part of a major global agency and get full royalties too. What are you waiting for?

Michael Masterson, ASPP National President, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , (213) 760-1176