Step one: Complete personal…

                                          Step one: Complete personal information

                                                                                     New application                 Transfer of category                  Reinstatement
                                          Name:                                                                                   Date of birth:
                                          Company:
                                          Address:                                                  City:                         State:              Zip:
                                          Phone:                                                                  Fax:
                                          E-mail:                                                                 URL:


          Membership                      How did you hear about ASMP? For what reasons did you decide to become a member?
          application


                                          Step two: Select a membership category and designation that is right for you

General                                                                              Associate
General member­­a voting membership for those whose major source of                  Associate member ­­ for photographers not qualified for General membership.
earned income for at least the past three years has been derived from the                      (Dues $200.)
publication of their own photography.
                                                                                     Emerging Associate member ­­ a one-year membership for photographers just
           (Upon application, one time Find A Photographer fee $50. /
                                                                                     starting their practice or photographer assistants about to become independent
           dues $300.)
                                                                                     photographers.
                                                                                                (Dues $125.)
Qualifications
General member applicants are required to show proof of publication                  Student Associate ­­ for students at the post-secondary level. Written proof
experience and be sponsored by two General members of ASMP.                          of enrollment from a department head or admissions office, or class schedule on
                                                                                     official school letterhead must accompany application. An individual can remain
Please send completed application along with tearsheets for publication              a Student Associate member for one year after completion of degree program.
review to either the Chapter Membership Chair, Chapter President,                    Student Associate membership includes a copy of the ASMP Professional
Special Interest Group Chair or ASMP National Office.                                Business Practices in Photography book.
                                                                                                  (Dues $55. Student Associate applicants must include
For Sponsors only                                                                                  first year's annual dues with this application.)
Only General members in good standing may act as sponsors.
NOTE: In considering sponsorship, members should bear in mind that the               Affiliate
entire Society may be judged by the work and behavior of one member.
You owe it to yourself and other members to be sure of the professional              Individual Affiliate ­­ for those who service, supply, or educate
experience and integrity of the applicant you sponsor.                               photographers and those who commission photography for publication.
                                                                                                (Dues $200.)
I agree to sponsor and attest that this applicant qualifies for General
membership.

First sponsor                                                                        For ASMP chapter use only:
Signature:                                           Date:                           Verified by:                                                  Date:
Print:                                               Member #:                       Position:
                                                                                     Chapter / Specialty Group:
Second sponsor

Signature:                                           Date:

Print:                                               Member #:


                                          Step three: Sign / authenticate and submit your application

Dues: payment terms                       I hereby apply for the membership designation indicated above. My signature below signifies that I have fulfilled all
On acceptance you will be sent            qualifications for my membership. If this application is for General membership, my signature below signifies that I have
a dues notice for the current             earned the major portion of my income from the publication of my own photography for at least the past three years.
year. Dues may be paid in full
by check or credit card, or               Signature:                                                    Date:                          (application expires after 90 days)
by automatic monthly credit
                                          Print:
card charge. Student Associate
applicants must include first
                                          ASMP Professional Business Practices in Photography book
year's annual dues with this
                                          I have enclosed payment of $20.00 to take advantage of the special offer to receive the ASMP Professional Business
application.
                                          Practices in Photography book, in addition to the CD version I will receive with my new membership. For Student Associate
                                          membership, first year's annual dues must accompany application to ensure receipt of ASMP Professional Business
                                          Practices in Photography book.


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Media Photographers, Inc.                 Philadelphia, PA 19106               F: 215-451-0880