Standards and Guidelines

ASPP is one of several organizations and associations that came together in 2006 under the umbrella name Imagery Alliance. Our mission is to advocate for the rights of our member associations and their constituencies, and to promote their shared interests. In addition, this coalition of professional and industry trade associations advocates for the protection of copyright interests for visual works.

Listed below are some links to useful information on issues which affect us all, and to some of our sister organizations which have developed specific guidelines.

On October 16th the West Chapter (Seattle) hosted a panel discussion on: "Stock License and Prices -- A Buyer's Perspective" at Art Wolfe's studio.

Over 60 people heard a panel of image buyers discuss their perspectives on the various licensing and pricing models (and a variety of other topics) in the stock world today.

Panelists included:

Tracy Guza - Visual Resource Manager - DDB Seattle
Paula Cox, Production Coordinator, Hornall Anderson Design
Philip Shaw, Creative Director, Golden Lasso
Judy Mason, Freelance Photo Editor
Jennifer Rasmussen, Virtuoso Travel

For anyone who wanted to attend but couldn't make it, or for attendees who want a permanent record, we have posted recordings of the entire session as 3 MP3 files, available here.

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Download Links:
Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3

Standards and Guidelines

1. Copyright

2. Digital Standards

3. Licensing Standards

4. ASPP's Best Practices for Locating Copyright Owners