Adobe is teaming up with the American Society of Media Photographers to develop a comprehensive directory of photographers, first across the US and eventually across the globe. Of course, you have to become a member of the ASMP.
“The Adobe Photographers Directory will be searchable by geographic location and by photographic specialty, and it will include portfolio images. Thus, designers can quickly zero in on the best candidates for the job. And because the photographers’ experience and competence are evidenced by their membership in ASMP, designers can feel confident in the professionalism of any one they hire.”
Is Adobe expecting a 50-50 split on the $300 general membership dues and the $50 Find A Photographer fee ASMP will collect?
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Saheli says
See, I totally understand the necessity of small membership fees for outfits like SAJA–just to keep them running. But $300? That seems almos designed to keep new kids off the block. Sigh.
Saheli says
See, I totally understand the necessity of small membership fees for outfits like SAJA–just to keep them running. But $300? That seems almos designed to keep new kids off the block. Sigh.
Seshu says
Not only are the fees high, you can’t become a member unless someone “sponsors” you. The assumption on the fees is this; they have got your back when the going gets really rough (I know they have backed photogs in court cases involving copyright issues) and by providing ways to market one’s work. Case in point being this new Adobe venture. $300 is steep for those of us not charging the industry standard (which is a mecurial number). And every organization sees some rationale at charging what they charge. Take the AAJA for instance – they charge a WHOLE lot more than SAJA. I am not really sure if what they have to offer is anything more significant than what SAJA has to offer.
Seshu says
Not only are the fees high, you can't become a member unless someone “sponsors” you. The assumption on the fees is this; they have got your back when the going gets really rough (I know they have backed photogs in court cases involving copyright issues) and by providing ways to market one's work. Case in point being this new Adobe venture. $300 is steep for those of us not charging the industry standard (which is a mecurial number). And every organization sees some rationale at charging what they charge. Take the AAJA for instance – they charge a WHOLE lot more than SAJA. I am not really sure if what they have to offer is anything more significant than what SAJA has to offer.