Posted in General announcement on April 5, 2013 | Leave a Comment »
Canon 5D Mark II Kit For Sale:
(2) Canon 5D Mark II bodies each w/extra battery
Price: $1600 each
canon 70-200 2.8 is
price: $1400
Canon 50 mm / 1.4
Price: $325
Canon 85mm 1.8
Price: $350
Canon 100 mm / 2.8 Macro
Price: $450
canon 24-105 f4
Price: $840
canon 17-35 f2.8
Price: $850
canon 35mm f2
Price: $280
(2) canon 580 ex
Price: $250 each
canon batter pack $25 each
Contact: John Nelson jrnelsonphoto@me.com
Posted in General announcement, Grants + Awards, Shameless Self Promotion on March 27, 2013 | Leave a Comment »
Just a little shameless promotion for Momenta but we are all so excited about the announcement today!
Our Project New Orleans in collaboration with Leica Camera won the About.com Reader’s Choice award of Best Learning Vacation 2013! We couldn’t be happier! Learn more here: http://adulted.about.com/b/2013/03/27/congratulations-to-our-2013-readers-choice-winners.htm
If you’d like to attend Project New Orleans: Working with Nonprofits 2013, there are 3 spots left. You can learn More & Sign up here: http://momentaworkshops.com/new-orleans-2013.php
Thank you to everyone who voted! We really appreciate all the support!
Posted in General announcement on March 22, 2013 | Leave a Comment »
Kat is a Momenta Workshops alumnae so we’d love to help her out as they try to find a way to make business more sustainable in DC for wedding photographers! -Jamie
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DC based photographers Kat Forder and Amber Wilke have put together two survey’s to learn more about the DC Metro market for wedding and portrait photographers.
They are trying to have as many photographers as possible fill these out so photographers can get a bigger picture of the DC Photography market and how sustainable the current the marketplace is holding.
It’s actually some pretty fascinating stuff when you look at the pie charts. Fill free to fill out even if you do this part-time.
Here are the links:
Wedding Photographers:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1v3R5lUGSbxcAxGEoCn6SceLzW3jzPFRTJKVDP9wswwo/viewform
Portrait Photographers:
Thanks!
Jenn @ Vita Images
Posted in General announcement, Professional Organziations on February 22, 2013 | Leave a Comment »
Even if you’re not an ASMP member, this is relevant to you as photographer and creator of content. -Jamie
Dear ASMP Member,
Many major brands are advertising on websites that are dedicated to distributing creative works illegally. The Copyright Alliance (of which ASMP is a member organization) has launched an online petition to tell these brands that they should stop advertising on these sites. Sign the petition here: http://salsa3.salsalabs.com/o/50260/p/dia/action/public/?action_KEY=9402
Background
The Annenberg Innovation Lab of the University of Southern California is conducting a study called the Advertising Transparency Report, which details the Online Ad Networks support of the major pirate movie and music sites around the world. Two reports have been released (January and February 2013).
The reports have looked at data to determine the top infringing sites, and also point out a number of major brands that are repeat advertisers on pirate sites. Other research and documentation by artists working in tandem with this project confirm the brands that we are sending the letter to as repeat infringers.
Take Action
Sign the petition here: http://salsa3.salsalabs.com/o/50260/p/dia/action/public/?action_KEY=9402
Tweet this: Creative work is work. Nobody should exploit it. Not even by accident. Sign the letter if you agree http://salsa3.salsalabs.com/o/50260/p/dia/action/public/?action_KEY=9402
Speak up for creators’ rights!
Eugene Mopsik
Executive Director
mopsik@asmp.org
Posted in General announcement on February 8, 2013 | Leave a Comment »
Come get together for a few drinks tonight at Happy Hour – 5pm @ Madhatter
Its just a few blocks away from National Geographic where the White House News Photographers Association will be having their annual program night at 7pm to kick off the Eyes of History contest judging weekend. Come see the work of the judges (one of which is a two time Pulitzer prize winner). Its free and open to the public so bring along all your friends who have a passion for photography. Hope to see you all there. Flyer with more information is below.
MadHatter is just south off Dupont Circle
Address: 1319 Connecticut Ave., NW DC
National Geographic is a few blocks down Connecticut Ave.
Address: 1600 M. St., NW DC
**I know I’m missing a few emails so please pass along to anyone I’ve missed.
Posted in General announcement on February 6, 2013 | Leave a Comment »
From Heidi at WHNPA:
“I have some sad news to share with you about the passing of longtime member, Nick Pergola. Nick worked for UPI and LOVED his work, friends and the WHNPA. His family asked we let you know of the following:
Viewings:
Wednesday 6 Feb 2013 2 to 4 pm; 7 to 9pm.
Donald V. Borgwardt Funeral Home
4400 Powder Mill Road
Beltsville, Maryland 20705
(301) 937-1707
Funeral Mass:
Thursday 07 Feb 2013 at 10:00 am
St. Hugh of Grenoble Catholic Church
135 Crescent Rd.
Greenbelt, MD 20770
Burial/Interment:
Gate of Heaven Cemetery
13801 Georgia Ave
Silver Spring, MD
In lieu of flowers, we suggestion a donation to SOME at which Dad would
volunteer:
SOME (So Others Might Eat)
71 ‘O’ Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
For more information, please visit the WHNPA In Memorium page: http://www.whnpa.org
Posted in General announcement on January 16, 2013 | Leave a Comment »
Posted in General announcement on December 18, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
ASMP is looking for your help in our class-action lawsuit against Google, ASMP v. Google, Inc. This suit seeks compensation for Google’s scanning, copying and/or distribution of visual works in violation of U.S. copyright law. (Read our earlier articles on the suit.) It now appears that this case may be headed to trial in 2013.
The law firm that is handling the case, Mishcon de Reya New York, is now looking for information that will help establish how much money photographers stand to lose as a result of Google’s scanning project. This, in turn, will help generate the maximum financial recovery for the class of registered visual artists, of which you may be a member.
Your Reply
You can cut and paste the text below and email your reply to mishcon@asmp.org. Please put “ASMP/GOOGLE Response” in the subject line.
Your name: _____________
Have any of your visual works been displayed on the cover of any book, magazine, or other periodical? ___YES ___NO
If yes, for each visual work so displayed, what was the name of the book, magazine, or other periodical?
Were any of these visual works registered with the Copyright Office? ___YES ___NO
If yes, which ones?
___________________
We realize that you may have a huge number of cover photos. If so, list just a dozen or so and indicate that you have more if needed.
Thanks in advance, and if you have questions, please contact ASMP Executive Director Eugene Mopsik.
Posted in General announcement on November 20, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
A very dear friend of mine just started with Virdian and asked I share this with you! Enjoy! -Jamie
Viridian is an amazing company and a great way for everyone to pitch in to help the environment while saving some money. By choosing a cleaner energy source, the global impact is 10 times more effective than recycling!
You have a choice. You can make a greener choice with an opportunity to save money without being burned. We do not bait and switch. We do not lock you into long-term contacts. We do not offer you gift cards or other incentives to join us. It is not who we are. You will be getting a premium product at a discounted price while helping the environment and saving money! It is that simple. It is for these reasons that I am proud to be an independent associate of Viridian.
Here is a quick 2 minute video explaining about us and the products we offer.
https://s3.amazonaws.com/viridianvideos/InviteVideo_CustomerFocused_forSite.mov
You do not leave the utility company. You will continue to get the same bill. The only difference you will see is Viridian will now become the supplier of your energy to your current company.
Signing up is easy and only takes about 5 minutes of your time (On my Website at: http://www.viridian.com/greenplanet37 All you’ll need is your current power bill.
If you’ve learned nothing more than realizing that you have a choice as to where you get your energy, I’ve done my job. Thank you so much for taking a look and helping me grow my business 
I am sure you will have some questions. Give me a call (732-429-8689) and I will be happy to answer them.
All my best,
Heather
NOTE: We are currently available in: CT, MA, NY, NJ, PA, MD, IL, DE and DC
Posted in General announcement on May 30, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Hey gang!
I’m going to be heading to Cape Town for the Momenta Project South Africa workshop this week. I *should* be able to check email and post all the fun stuff on The List. Just know it might take a few days for me to get the info up here.
Have a great start to your June and the start of what looks to be a hot, hot summer!
-Jamie
