Membership Information

ASMP/SD is a chapter whose activities and business is sustained entirely by volunteerism. We hope this website will help you learn about ASMP membership and initiate your membership process. Your presence in our organization is very important to the entire Society and we are looking for high quality people interested in the quality of their future and our local market. Review this information and call us if you have further questions. When you contact our Membership Chairperson and tell us you want to join, we will actively administer to your application and bring you on-board quickly . We are here to help you. Simply let us know when you're ready to join.

Below you'll find membership categories, requirements and an application for you to print and complete. You can now join online! All General membership applications must be sponsored, and if needed, our membership chairperson will help in directing you to photographers working in your area of interest, who are also willing to meet with and bring you on-board. If you're looking to ASMP for business development or professional and personal growth, this aspect of the application process can be a highly valuable experience. We now refer to the portfolio review as a proof of publication review. Regardless of what it's called, showing your book not only establishes your publication experience, it helps break the ice, establish relationships and educates our membership about what your talents and interests are. Usually, the publication review results in further professional introductions and potential job referrals.

General

General Members - General members are voting members whose major source of earned income for at least the past three years has been derived from the publication of their own photography. General member applicants are required to show proof of publication experience and be sponsored by two General members of ASMP. Please bring a completed application along with tearsheets to an ASMP-SD meeting, or arrange to meet with the Chapter Membership Chair or Chapter President.
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Associate

Associate Members - Associate members are photographers not qualified for General membership.
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Emerging Associate Members - A one-year membership for photographers just starting their practice or photographer assistants about to become independent photographers. After 1 year, membership would need to be upgraded to Associate Member or General Member as applicable.
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Affiliate

Individual Affiliate - Individuals who service, supply or educate photographers and those who commission photography for publication.
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Student Affiliate - Full-time enrolled students in the visual communications field. Applicants for Student Affiliate membership must provide written proof of full time enrollment from a department head, admissions office, class schedule, etc., on official school letterhead. Student Affiliate membership includes a copy of ASMP Professional Business Practices in Photography. (Click here for Fees)

Sustaining - Individuals in professions associated with photography. (Click here for Fees)

Surviving Spouse - The surviving spouse of any ASMP member or affiliate can retain benefits of membership (exclusive of right to vote or hold national office) with the added benefit of no membership dues. (Click here for Fees)

Partner/Spouse - This is available to individuals who have a legal connection (lawful marriage; legal business partnership) with the principal member who pays full dues. (Click here for Fees)

Limited Foreign - A non-resident foreign citizen who meets the publication requirements for membership in ASMP and whose application has been approved by the executive board. (Click here for Fees)

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