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ASMP Central Florida Facebook Page Update

We have been working dilligently updating our facebook page and our local website to make content more accessible to our members.  Check out the updates to our ASMPCF facebook page which includes a new app which will link you directly to Photoshelters free webinars.  

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/ASMP-Central-Florida/189096671101549

ASMPCF Website: http://www.asmpcentralflorida.org

Confused About Pricing?

Launched in 2008, the ASMP Paperwork Share helps members as they run their businesses by viewing and sharing actual job invoices with fellow members. You can see it here. Now, we need your help to expand and update this invaluable resource. With assignments moving to more frequently bundled licenses, video becoming a more frequent offering to clients, and pricing challenged by the economy, we need you to help us by sharing assignments or stock sales from the last year. Submissions made online by going here. If you have questions, contact Susan Carr, Education Director, carr@asmp.org.

FYI: The Lab

The Lab is a unique blog developed and inspired by Agency Access for photographers, illustrators, and artist reps. It is intended to answer questions about the “business of being an artist” and 3 different labs have been established: The Marketing Lab focuses on direct marketing, web marketing, social media marketing and promotional planning; The Creative Lab incorporates feedback from art buyers and creatives, as well as ideas on inspiring creativity; and The Business Lab concentrates on the “business side of things” including tips on growing your business through sales, estimating and negotiating. Learn More.

CameraCake.com is Almost Here

CameraCake.com, ASMP’s exciting new social bookmarking resource by and for professional photographers, will go live mid-August. We’ve just wrapped up beta-testing and are looking for volunteers to pre-populate the site with valuable resources before launch. Please contact Judy Herrmann if you’re interesting in helping out.

New Free Guide: Facebook Fan Pages for Photographers

PhotoShelter has launched a new free guide, “Facebook Fan Pages for Photographers,” tackling how to create a more engaging experience using the Fan Page. The guide includes rationale for using a business page vs. a personal page, ideas for using the new custom tabs, case studies, some helpful 3rd party tools, and some technical instructions for photographers who want to dig in and create unique designs or apps inside of FB. See the guide launch announcement and get the guide here.

Getting the Most Out of Social Media

The new social media landscape offers great opportunities to promote your way to a strong, successful business — if you know how to navigate it. ASMP’s new Social Media Tutorial provides just the help you need to guide you through the ins and outs of the sites, blogging, posting images and video, legal considerations, developing a marketing system and more. Make the new media work for you! Learn from the experts how to connect with clients and show your creativity to prospects at http://asmp.org/tutorials/social-media-tutorial.html.

FAP Promo Coming

Find A Photographer “I Am A Professional” campaign is being launched later this month to prospective art buyers from around the country. It’s not too late to get your portfolio in shape by updating your information and uploading new images and specialty portfolios. Find out more here. Get your best work out there!

Upcoming Events

Have Ideas for a Meeting? We'd love to hear from you.  What is it you want to hear about, when, and in what format.  We are open to all ideas from our members!  Contact Betsy with your thoughts. 2012 Calendar January (Tampa)- TBA February (Orlando)- Time Lapse/Moving Video March (Tampa)- TBA April (Orlando)- Video/Final Cut Workshop May (Tampa)- TBA June (Orlando)- 3D Photography 2011 Calendar September (Tampa)- Estimating October 12, 6:00pm-8:00pm (Orlando)- The Advertising Industry in Central Florida- Panel Discussion, @Full Sail University November (Tampa)- Networking Central Florida Event December 3, 10:00am-2:00pm (Orlando)- Canon Explorer of Light David Hume Kennerly, @Full Sail University

Featured Member

Introducing Frank Duffy: Member & Newest Board Member!

Frank became addicted to photography at the age of 16 when he developed his first roll of film. Early in his career he worked as a Medical Photographer and Portrait photographer.

He received a Master of Fine Arts in Photography from Visual Studies Workshop. Before leaving education to open his own studio he headed the photography program at Villa Maria College in Buffalo N.Y. He has exhibited his work widely and has prints in many public and private collections.

He has been managing his own photography studio for over 20 years. Before relocating to St Petersburg, Florida he had studios in Costa Rica and Buffalo, New York. He spent 13 years living and working as a photographer in Costa Rica, specializing in architectural and hospitality work. He also has extensive experience in aerial photography, and travel photography. Working in Costa Rica has allowed him to work for a wide range of clients including hotels, travel companies, real estate developers, designers, and advertising agencies. His studio in Buffalo specialized in product, catalog, and industrial work. He also has an extensive stock photography library. His years of experience show in the artistic and technical aspects of his work.

Currently Frank is back in education teaching in the Photography Program at St Petersburg College as an Adjunct Professor.

www.frankduffyphoto.com

Know someone special within the ASMP Central Florida Community who should be recognized?  Please email Betsy with your suggestions!