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Welcome to the blog of the DC/South Chapter of American Society of Picture Professionals
ASPP is a community of image experts committed to sharing their experience and knowledge throughout the industry. Since 1966 this non-profit association has provided professional networking and educational opportunities for those who create, edit, research, license, manage or publish pictures.
ASPP has over 900 members in the U.S. and overseas, whose demographics break down roughly as 50% researchers/editors/buyers, 30% photographers, 20% personnel at stock agencies or collections. Membership benefits include networking opportunities among professionals, educational programs, chapter meetings, quarterly magazine The Picture Professional, monthly eNewsletter, inclusion in an online membership directory, and regular emailing of announcements, job postings, etc.
At the chapter’s home base in Washington, DC, members may take advantage of programs that include curator-guided tours of important collections, educational workshops, portfolio reviews, and frequent networking opportunities. For members throughout the South, benefits include a bi-annual education conference, the Picture Professional Magazine, access to our directory of picture professionals and frequent job postings, as well as to our new website filled with new features. So if you want to be known by the company you keep, join us. ASPP, where membership improves your image.