ASMP Minneapolis – St. Paul https://www.asmp.org/msp/ ASMP Minneapolis – St. Paul Chapter Thu, 16 Oct 2025 11:46:50 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Confirmed Reviewers for ASMP-MSP Portfolio Reviews; Thursday, October 30, 2025 https://www.asmp.org/msp/2025/09/12/confirmed-reviewers-for-asmp-msp-portfolio-reviews-2025/ Fri, 12 Sep 2025 14:18:16 +0000 https://www.asmp.org/msp/?p=3633 Presented in partnership with Wonderful Machine. This page will be updated periodically as reviewers are confirmed. For more information about the 2025 ASMP-MSP Portfolio Reviews, and the registration process for…

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This page will be updated periodically as reviewers are confirmed.

For more information about the 2025 ASMP-MSP Portfolio Reviews, and the registration process for the event, visit:

https://www.asmp.org/msp/event/asmp-msp-portfolio-reviews-2025/ 

Confirmed Reviewers:

Allison Long (She/Her)

Creative Director – Quality Bicycle Products
https://www.qbp.com/
@alongwaythere

I am an award-winning designer, a champion of strategic thinking, a curious learner always digging for insight, and the leader of a smart, high-functioning creative team. I have 14 years of design and creative direction in the bicycle industry, and 10 years of design and art direction experience in higher ed.

Interested in seeing human stories, outdoor recreation, business story-telling.

Bret Ryan (He/Him)

Associate Creative Director – MSPC
https://mspcagency.com/
@VisionsOfBret

As Associate Creative Director at MSPC, Bret Ryan tells visual stories. He collaborates daily with photographers, illustrators, videographers, copywriters, clients and internal design teams to determine the best way to effectively and creatively convey visual messages for various digital and print clients. He currently leads the small but mighty art team of 3 designers at MSPC.

His current client list includes UnitedHealthcare, 3M, and Delta Air Lines. Along the way, he’s received national and local recognition, including design awards by the Content Marketing Institute, Folio Awards, and The Content Council. Interested in seeing all work, especially video and print.

Carolyn Potts

Owner/President, Carolyn Potts – Creative Consultant
https://cpotts.com
@pottsonline

Carolyn Potts, creative consultant, marketing coach, portfolio editor, seminar and workshop leader, is a former photo rep (35+ years), who works with photographers worldwide refocusing their marketing so that it’s as professional and compelling as their imagery. She provides portfolio edits, marketing strategies, and business systems that help photographers land the projects they both want and need.

Founded in 2004, her results-focused photography consulting practice is based on extensive industry knowledge gained from her long and successful career as a photo rep; a career that was fueled by her education in—and passion for—photography and design. She also spent three years in Silicon Valley where she discovered her “inner geek.” It’s that unique background that helps her clients understand the importance of having an online presence that provides a “user experience” that will engage their own ideal clients. She also helps photographers understand how to “think like a rep” and create business systems that lead to increased assignments.

She’s created over 10,000 portfolio edits/presentations for photographers. Those portfolio edits and marketing plans have garnered hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of assignments from ad agencies, design firms, corporations, and publishers across the globe.

Created back in “The Before Times” (i.e.,pre-pandmic), her popular Marketing and Mindfulness seminar helped photographers learn more about optimizing one’s critical “Inner Game” which is a key to overcoming the unique mental barriers that the social media marketplace presents to photographers (e.g., insecurity, procrastination, anxiety, and “imposter syndrome”). More recently, Carolyn has been helping her clients understand how the threats and opportunities of artificial intelligence will affect their particular photo niche.

She has also curated three fine art photography, hope-themed, fundraising exhibitions for the benefit of social service organizations.

Interested in seeing both Commercial and Fine Art work. Open to seeing motion and multimedia samples in addition to still photography.

Chris Peters

Sr. Integrated Producer – Freelance
https://www.chrispetersproducer.com
@chris_tofer_p

As a Senior Integrated Producer with 20+ years of experience, my expertise lies in bringing groundbreaking creative ideas to life across various mediums such as video, photography, social content, interactive, non-traditional, radio and digital projects. I am a highly skilled problem solver, known for my responsiveness, reliability, and big picture thinking. I work closely with agency and client teams to ensure that the work produced is of the highest quality, delivered on time and within budget. I stay up-to-date with production trends and best practices, supporting creatives with ideation and production strategies. I negotiate contracts with production partners, manage all related vendor and talent paperwork, coordinate pre-production planning, manage digital assets, and oversee all aspects of production and post-production. I am committed to DEIB production initiatives and passionate about emerging technologies.

My client experience includes Target, Goodyear, Invisalign, US Bank, Land O’Lakes, Jackson Hole Tourism, Fendt Tractors, Caribou Coffee, Indian Motorcycles, Cub Cadet, 3M, Purina and Cenex. 


I work with emerging and established commercial photographers as a creative consultant and mentor. I also serve as an advisory board member for the Photography and Motion department at Minneapolis Community and Technical College.

Christina Force (She/Her)

Photo Consultant & Folio Editor / Founder & Co-Chair – Creative Asia Plus
https://christinaforce.net
@christina.force

Ex photo agent Christina Force is one of the best known photo consultants in the world, having mentored hundreds of photographers in the last decade. When reviewing folios she is known for helping photographers (re)gain clarity and direction, and she specialises in sharing her 30 years of experience working with ad industry creatives around the globe.

If you’re a lens-based image maker who wants help getting representation, or to reach the next level of your career, especially in the advertising world, you’ll need to check in with this reviewer. Christina is passionate about supporting photographers to make money whilst being authentic image makers, and you’ll leave feeling inspired and motivated to take the next steps.

She’s been a guest speaker and reviewer for Canon, ACMP (Australia), The New York Academy of Film, New York Photoplus, Palm Springs Photo Fest, ASMP (USA), and CA+ (Hong Kong and Singapore), and a juror for IPA, Art Directors Club, World Food Photography, Sienna, and many more. She’s also been interviewed on numerous podcasts, including Frames and Shotlist.

Conor Callahan (he/him)

Executive Producer – Ripcord Content Studio & Rhino Studios
https://www.ripcordcontent.com/
@ripcordcontent @rhinostudiosmn @aspiringrhino

Conor Callahan has been working in the photography and video industry for almost his entire life. Producing projects all over the country and all over the world, Conor enjoys the fast pace and creative problem solving required to be successful in advertising and marketing. In his previous life, Conor was a photography rep for over a decade before starting Ripcord Content Studio and Rhino Studios.

Conor has had the pleasure of partnering with clients like General Mills, Formica Group, 3M, Back to Nature, adidas, Under Armour, Xcel Energy, Camp Chef, Kubota, Wolverine, Target, Best Buy, CITGO and many others.

Interested in seeing anything but fine art.

 

Courtney Nielsen

Senior Art Director
https://www.courtneymn.com/
@courtneymn

Courtney Nielsen is an Art Director with 15 years of experience hiring and collaborating with photographers across a wide range of specialties, such as event, bridal, lifestyle, sport, and food photography. My expertise lies in food and lifestyle photography, particularly within editorial and social media campaigns.

Throughout my career, I have partnered with prominent brands and organizations, including Cub Grocer, the Minnesota Twins, Minnesota Golfer, and community magazines such as Edina and Lake Minnetonka. With a strong eye for storytelling and brand cohesion, I bring a practical yet creative perspective to reviewing portfolios, helping photographers refine their work for commercial, editorial, and social platforms.

Interested in seeing all work!

David Swanson (He/Him/His)

Art Director/Graphic Designer – Swanson Design Co.
https://www.swansondesignco.com/

For the past 20+ years David has been designing, art directing and leading brand designs for some of the most well known and beloved brands and has worked with teams of all sizes.

David has created and partnered with Target, Converse, The Minnesota Twins, Umbro, Rhymesayers Entertainment, Lifetime Fitness, Hennepin Theater Trust, Costco,
Wells Fargo, Teravail, MSW, 45NRTH, Privé Revaux, Friend of a Friend, Clarvida, BI Worldwide and many others.

Interested in seeing all work!

Dave Lewis (He/Him)

Senior Content Producer – Dave Lewis Producer
http://davelewisproducer.com
@davelewisproducer

Embracing change, a desire to learn, collaboration, resourcefulness, flexibility, and a creative heart make the foundation from which I work. With 25+ years in advertising and marketing, my experiences include offering global expertise in producing content for various platforms like video/streaming services, social media, websites, and all print executions. I focus on what’s best for the creative while working with the team to solve problems and build relationships. Interested in seeing the work that moves your heart.

Denise Hopkins

Owner / Rep / Executive Producer – RepHeads LLC
https://repheads.com
@repheads @denisehopkins7

Denise Hopkins launched RepHeads in 2002, transforming it from a photographers-only rep agency into a powerhouse full-service production team. Today, we represent a dynamic roster of videographers, photographers, stylists, producers, set designers, animators, and developers.

At RepHeads, creativity is fueled by collaboration. We believe vision drives the journey, and the strength of our team turns ideas into bold, modern work.

Our mission is simple: build careers as unique as the artists themselves while delivering unforgettable, impactful content. From striking imagery to food artistry and trend-setting styling, I’m inspired every day by the incredible talent I am fortunate to represent.

My specialty is in food, spirits, beverages, and lifestyle & product advertising, utilizing both photography and videography.

Gina Hessburg (She/Her/Hers)

Creative Producer – Gina Hessburg LLC
www.ginahessburg.com
@blowinguprafael

I have extensive experience as an executive and content producer for agency and corporate clients, as well as a line producer for various commercial photographers and directors. Some clients hire me to art buy, some to produce, and some hire me for both roles. For my clients, from a cultivated network, I source and hire the appropriate vendors for creative projects, manage communication, the vendors, the budgets, and all other logistics, through execution and production.

While my job role is to support other creatives and help bring creative vision to life by bringing together all the moving parts, I am also creative. In my spare time, I make art and write to be a voice for patients and those who have invisible diseases and disabilities.

I am most interested in the work that others are excited to talk about. I like to hear what makes people tick. I also like to hear about projects that required special problem solving and how the creator got to the solution they did.

Jo Wagner (She/Her)

Integrated Producer / Creative Producer – Jo Wagner Productions / Art and Crew Collective
@accollective

Hi, I’ve been in this industry for over 30 years. I have worked at several ad agencies as well as in-house as an art buyer/creative producer for Life Time Fitness, Best Buy and Target — plus others. I spent many years as a freelance integrated producer, plus projects as a video producer.
I have worked on projects for clients as varied as Verizon, Purina, Target, Pandora and Marvin Windows to name a few and with local, national and international photographers.
I look forward to seeing what you’re working on — love still but can also do video!

Lynn Younglove (She/Her)

Senior Producer – Treehouse Productions
https://www.treehousempls.com
@lynnyounglove

Lynn puts all the pieces together. She is a senior producer with ample experience in feature films, TV commercials, video and commercial photo shoots. Lynn has produced still and video shoots all over the world securing locations, crew and talent in places like Morocco and Chile. Need an actor who delivers an Oscar-nominated performance? She can cast that… Seriously, she’s done it. Interested in seeing creative work.

Missy Myers (She/Her/Hers) Photo © 2023 GALDOPHOTO

Director, Business Development – Roll Cut Studios
https://www.rollcutstudios.com/
@missyinchicago @rollcutstudios

Missy Myers is an attorney & business strategist. She started out as a Fortune 500 company lawyer, but spent most of her time admiring the cool projects in the marketing department. A photographer’s rep in Chicago brought her into the agency world, and introduced her to portfolios and the production process for Conceptual, Sports, Lifestyle and F&B photographers.

In 2021, she joined business partners Huge Galdones (Food Photography) and Mark Skala (Motion Direction) and opened Roll Cut Studios, an integrated production company specializing in Food and Beverage.

Roll Cut Studios clients include: Ferrara Candy, Farmer’s Fridge, Vokal, Buona Beef franchise, Purple Carrot & Duraflame. In 2024, the motion team won two Emmy awards for their Choose Chicago tourism/history/food series, The 77.

On Wednesday nights, she sings Portuguese sambas at Del Rio restaurant. Try the veal. It’s delicious.

Interested in seeing any. My background is Sports, Lifestyle, Conceptual and F&B

Rick Meoli

Mentor/Photographer – Meoli Out West
www.meolioutwest.com www.meolioutdoors.com
@rickmeoli

Here is an opportunity for me to tell you about myself and what my photography career has been like over the past thirty plus years, but I am going to keep it concise. In a nutshell, as you can see from my images on my website, I am an experienced photographer who has worked with some of the best creatives and clients all over the country.
Clients included were Anheuser-Busch, MillerCoors, Hills Science Diet, Iams, Eukanuba, Tyson Foods, and Coca-Cola US.

Interested in seeing product, food and beverage life style photography.

Sarah A. Coleman (She/Her)

Lead Stylist, Creative Curation – Target Corporation / Sarah Coleman Style
https://sarahcolemanstyle.com
@cole_mann @sarahcolemanstyle

With nearly two decades in the photo and video industry, Sarah has built a career rooted in visual storytelling — blending prop styling, wardrobe, and art direction into her creative practice. Her foundation in fine art photography and digital graphic arts led her to explore the tactile side of image-making, where she found her stride in the commercial world.
After 17 years as a freelancer, Sarah joined Target Corporate as a Lead Stylist, where she continues to shape visual narratives. She’s expanded her role to include art direction, collaborating closely with AD teams to elevate creative concepts from styling to set.

Sarah’s creative curiosity never rests. She still returns to her first love — photography — often capturing personal work through the convenient lens of her phone. Her artistic impulses extend beyond the camera into painting, collage, jewelry-making, and other hands-on mediums that feed her visual language.

Her freelance portfolio includes work for brands and organizations such as Cenex, Alina, Stratasys, Modern Crafted, Walmart, Sam’s Club, Optum, Klement’s, Small Business Revolution, Minnesota Orchestra, Truvia, Andersen Windows, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Overstock, Aspen Dental, Hennepin County, United Healthcare, and Bulwark Uniforms.

Open to seeing all work.

Scott Rivera (He/Him)

Video | Motion | Photo Content Director – Epic Creative
https://www.epiccreative.com/
@scottrivera09

Scott is a creative and strategic Content Director with a passion for telling stories that educate, inspire, and connect communities. With over 20 years of experience spanning agency leadership, public broadcasting, and independent documentaries, he has built a career at the intersection of creativity and impact.

At EPIC Creative, where he has led video, photo, and motion content since 2007, Scott directs the design and execution of both studio and location shoots for companies in healthcare, outdoor equipment, and industrial manufacturing. The imagery and video his teams produce are used to elevate brands, promote products, showcase capabilities, and celebrate organizational culture. He thrives on balancing creative vision with strategic goals to guide projects from the first spark of an idea through final delivery.

Before moving into producing, Scott worked in Los Angeles as a set lighting technician on feature films, commercials, shorts, and music videos—an experience that gave him a strong technical foundation and an appreciation for the collaborative nature of production.
His independent documentary work includes Exact Change, which follows Milwaukee high school students on a transformative civil rights bus tour, and School Takeover: A Case Study in Compton, CA, which examines the impact of state intervention in local schools.

Across all stages of his career, Scott has built a reputation for blending creativity with strategy—delivering compelling content that not only informs but also engages audiences.

Open to seeing all work.

S.J. Barlament

Creative Director – Traction Factory
https://tractionfactory.com/
@sjbarlament

A talented writer and creative director with a gift for turning rough ideas into concrete, effective solutions, S.J. has been working with ad agencies, design firms, and other organizations for almost 30 years.

Since 2016, he’s helped lead Traction Factory in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to more than 100 combined Graphis Inc. awards (Platinum, Gold, and Silver) in their Advertising, Design, Photography, Branding, Poster, and Type Annuals in less than eight years — with the agency picking up the distinction of being named a Graphis Master along the way.

From 2000 to 2006, he spearheaded brand resuscitations for two flagship newspapers in Madison, Wisconsin — along with their shared website — while managing the marketing platforms of 28 other properties. In the early 2010s, he led a creative department of 30-plus in the development of targeted direct mail, outdoor, print, web, radio, and television for hospitals and hospital networks throughout the USA.

As a freelancer, he’s worked with such brands as American Family Insurance, Anchor Bank, Central Waters Brewing, Coca-Cola, Culver’s, Dasani, Duluth Trading Company, H&R Block, Harley-Davidson, Intercontinental Hotel Group, Kraft, Kwik Trip, Nestle, Powerade, Promega, Saris, Schneider National, Shopko, and the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

A critical thinker unafraid to tell it like it is, he lives for new ideas, strives for excellence, and excels at getting the best out of the people around him.

Open to seeing all work, but most interested in Advertising, Architecture, Fashion, Lifestyle, Portrait, Product, and Fine Art.

Tanya Kay Silver (She/Her)

Founder / Creative Partner / Storyteller / Producer – TKSilver Productions LLC https://www.tksilverproductions.com/
@tksilverproductions @tksilver

In addition to being an exceptional leader and an Emmy-award winning producer, Tanya brings diverse expertise and extensive experience in commercial and film production, photography, marketing, branding, advertising, and product launches.

With proficiency across various mediums and platforms, she is a valuable creative partner—offering an innovative, knowledgeable, and resourceful team member that seamlessly adapts to any project. She can help shape and develop high-level concepts, ideas, stories, and strategy, while simultaneously coordinating project management’s intricate aspects. ​

Tanya leads collaboratively and compassionately. Her thinking is strategic. A keen observer, she acts decisively and precisely after carefully watching, looking, and listening. Even the most complicated situations are handled with humor and ease by her quick wit and ingenuity. ​

Tanya is also a mentor who believes in giving back to the creative community and creating pathways for diversity and inclusion. Her passion for the arts extends to advocacy as well. She has served on several boards supporting the arts in education, health care, and theater.

Open to seeing all work. Excited to hear about ideas and work that inspires your creativity, critical thinking, strategic planning and analytical skills.

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Watch Recorded Event: AI in Focus https://www.asmp.org/msp/2024/10/24/watch-recorded-event-ai-in-focus/ Thu, 24 Oct 2024 17:10:43 +0000 https://www.asmp.org/msp/?p=3549 A few weeks ago, ASMP Minneapolis / St. Paul held an incredibly informative and dynamic panel on AI and its import on the photo and video worlds. With working photographers,…

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A few weeks ago, ASMP Minneapolis / St. Paul held an incredibly informative and dynamic panel on AI and its import on the photo and video worlds. With working photographers, creators, retouchers, an Adobe Product Manager, and ASMP National’s Chief Legal Officer Thomas Maddrey.

Watch via YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6LuJHHC_54

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Thank You to ASMP-MSP Sponsors! https://www.asmp.org/msp/2024/06/04/thank-you-to-asmp-msp-sponsors/ Tue, 04 Jun 2024 21:20:00 +0000 https://www.asmp.org/msp/?p=3294 ASMP-MSP thanks our annual sponsors who make our programming possible.

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ASMP-MSP thanks our annual sponsors who make our programming possible. These Minnesota companies provide generous financial support to ASMP-MSP:

 

K2 Studios

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Scholarships Available for ASMP Student Associate Memberships https://www.asmp.org/msp/2024/05/05/scholarships-available-for-asmp-student-associate-memberships/ Sun, 05 May 2024 23:18:00 +0000 https://www.asmp.org/msp/?p=2302 ASMP-MSP offers membership scholarships for full-time Minnesota students and recent graduates. The ASMP-MSP Board of Directors has allocated a portion of its annual operating budget towards full scholarships for Student…

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ASMP-MSP offers membership scholarships for full-time Minnesota students and recent graduates.

The ASMP-MSP Board of Directors has allocated a portion of its annual operating budget towards full scholarships for Student Associate Memberships in 2024. We are pleased to offer new 1-year Student Associate Memberships, at no cost, to any full-time, post-secondary students or recent graduates in Minnesota.

ASMP Members have access to a wide range of discounts, business resources and professional development tools, including the all new ASMP Academy.

ASMP Student Associate Memberships are available to current full-time students (in any degree program), and/ or people who have graduated within the previous 12 months.

ASMP-MSP will cover the cost of your first year of membership, provided that you are new to ASMP and either a resident of, or attending school in Minnesota.

Please email the following information to minnstpaul@asmp.org to get your membership set up:
– Full Name
– Email address
– Mailing address
– Phone
– School / Program name
– Anticipated graduation date


About ASMP-MSP: ASMP-MSP is the Minnesota chapter of ASMP, representing photographers and media professionals across the state and upper midwest. The mission of ASMP-MSP is to educate, advocate and provide inclusive community for media professionals.


About ASMP: The American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP) is the premier trade association for the world’s most respected photographers. ASMP is the leader in promoting photographers’ rights, providing education in better business practices, producing business publications for photographers, and helping to connect clients with professional photographers. ASMP, founded in 1944, has nearly 5,000 members in 38 local chapters.


ASMP Members are eligible for: Free and discounted admission for community and networking events, business development workshops, portfolio reviews and inspirational discussions; Members-only content on ASMP.org; Dozens of discounts and group rates for retailers and business services nationwide.

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Watch Recorded Event: The Robots are Coming https://www.asmp.org/msp/2024/04/20/watch-recorded-event-the-robots-are-coming/ Sat, 20 Apr 2024 15:01:00 +0000 https://www.asmp.org/msp/?p=3161 Now Available: Full video of the event and panel discussion at Resolution Studios Chicago, contextualizing AI, Virtual Production and how creatives are using these tools: https://youtu.be/3Ja1OOaYZgo?si=RmGOXzm5FtCFucb8 Join us for an…

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Now Available: Full video of the event and panel discussion at Resolution Studios Chicago, contextualizing AI, Virtual Production and how creatives are using these tools: https://youtu.be/3Ja1OOaYZgo?si=RmGOXzm5FtCFucb8

Join us for an engaging evening featuring Ross Floyd, Director, Photographer, Virtual Production Consultant, and Co-founder of the Chicago Virtual Production Group, along with distinguished guest panelists.

The event will contextualize AI and recent advancements in creative technology within the broader scope of history. It aims to present a more optimistic vision for the future of creativity.

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Setting Terms and Conditions as a Freelance Assistant / Digital Tech https://www.asmp.org/msp/2024/04/10/freelance-terms-and-conditions/ Thu, 11 Apr 2024 00:11:27 +0000 https://www.asmp.org/msp/?p=2292 It is easy as a freelance photographer’s assistant, digital tech, production assistant, or stylist’s assistant to feel like you don’t have the power to be in control of how your…

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It is easy as a freelance photographer’s assistant, digital tech, production assistant, or stylist’s assistant to feel like you don’t have the power to be in control of how your business operates, but it is never too early to start developing habits and processes that will help you as your business grows. The following is a guide to help navigate client relationships.

One very important business habit, even as an assistant, is setting terms, conditions, and expectations between you and your clients. When this is done upfront, it builds trust, helps to avoid uncomfortable miscommunications, unexpected disagreements and bring some clarity to sometimes gray areas. Transparent, honest and timely communication is essential for a successful and sustainable business and for building trusting relationships between you and your clients.


Some questions you may ask:

1. Who will you be working for? (Photographer/Producer/Stylist)

2. A basic overview of the project.
a. studio or location
b. product or live talent

3. Expectations of your position. (This helps you determine your day rate)
a. Will you be running a 2nd camera? (2nd shooter)
b. Will you be doing self-directed lighting? (Lighting Tech)
c. Will you be driving a grip truck? (Added fee)
d. Will you be managing merchandise? (Merch Coordinator)
e. Will you need to provide any gear? (equipment rental)
f. Will there be travel time? (Travel rate)

4. Is this a Hold or a Booking?

5. Is this a blanket hold or will the project span all of the hold dates? Does it include weekends or unique hours/call times?

6. Inquire into any budget constraints


Setting Terms and Conditions:

After you have gathered all of your necessary information, you can decide to either accept the hold/project or pass on it. If you decide to take the hold, first set your terms and conditions in writing/email and request a confirmation. This will make sure that all parties have the same expectations and give you a record to refer back to if any disputes or issues should arise.

1. Set your day rate and hours.
2. Set your overtime rate.
3. Define services provided.
4. Define terms for cancellation of booking (time frame, % of rate, exceptions).
5. Set gear rental rates
6. Set mileage rates.
7. Set payment terms. (i.e. net 30)

It is common practice for a client/producer to inquire about your availability and request a “hold” on your time. A “hold” can be fluid and change or be released as the details of the project are being sorted out. Once the details are set, the client/producer should “book” your time. This should be done in a reasonable time before the project starts and may be defined within your terms.

Once you are “booked”, your client/producer is committed to the terms you have agreed upon for the length of time agreed upon. This commitment should be in writing, at least an email with an agreement to the terms if not an actual, signed purchase order. While the booking can always be expanded, at this point the booking should not be shortened or cancelled without a fee. A cancellation fee, a percentage of your full rate, is often determined on a sliding scale based on how close to the booked date(s) you are when you receive word of the cancellation. The closer to the booked date(s) the higher the percentage.

Setting clear expectations and boundaries will help you to develop healthy, trusting professional long-term relationships with clients and producers.


Glossary of Terms:

Day Rate: Amount of money you charge for a pre-determined number of hours per day.

Hold/Ice: An agreement to reserve availability for services. Is subject to change or release with no penalty.

Booked/Confirmed: A formal, binding commitment from the client for your services on a specific time/date.

1st Hold: Client has priority for booking of agreed upon hold dates. Is subject to challenge.

2nd Hold: A 2nd client interested in the same time as your 1st hold and is willing to move to a 1st hold if the original client cancels or releases.

Challenge: If a 2nd client is ready to book your time that is being held by another client you may contact the 1st Holding Client to “challenge” the hold. The Holding Client must book or release you within a timely manner.

Release: When a client no longer needs your services, they may “release” their hold. This must be done in a timely manner (per your terms) to avoid a fee. A client may also release a booking, in which case a cancellation/kill fee should be incurred.

Kill/Cancelation Fee: If a client has booked you, then releases you, you’re are entitled to charge a cancelation fee per your terms.

Mileage rates: Generally, mileage rates apply to any miles driven beyond getting to and from the studio, unless otherwise agreed upon.

Lighting Tech: An assistant who is making lighting decisions and adjustments independent of the photographer.

Grip Assistant: An assistant who operates, moves, and adjusts grip gear at the direction of the photographer.

Production Assistant: An assistant who takes direction from the producer and photographer and supports all on-set needs.

Digital Tech: A technician who manages all of the digital workflow details from camera, to capture, to file delivery.

Retoucher: A technician who manages and performs post production image manipulation.

Net-30: Term that requires payment within 30 days of receipt of invoice, to avoid additional fees.

Call Time: The time you are expected to be ready to work at the provided location.

Timely Manner: The amount of time that you feel is reasonable for a response to a scheduling issue. If a rapid response is required for anything, be sure to mention this in any correspondence.


SAMPLE CONVERSATION:

1st Client:
… are you available for the weeks of 10/4 and 10/10

You:
Thank you for reaching out! I will check those dates on my calendar. I would love some more information. Below are my questions:
– Who is the photographer/client?
– Will we be in studio or on location?
– What are we photographing/
– Are you looking to hold me as a grip assistant or a lighting tech?
– Are you ready to book or hold?
– Is it likely that the job will fill the full two weeks or will it likely be smaller?

1st Client:
We will be working with Jenny Photog for ABC retailer, shooting athletic wear with a two days in studio and the rest on location. We will be shooting 6 days of the two weeks depending on whether merchandise arrives on time with one pre-light day and one wrap day. The photographer shoots primarily on location with available light so we will need you as a grip assistant for location days, but could use your help with some lighting in the studio. May I hold your time for the two weeks?

You:
Sounds like a fun project. I am certainly interested and will hold the time on my calendar.
– My day rate as a grip assistant is $xx.xx/8hr day, with an overtime rate of $xx.xx/hr after 8 hours.
– I do provide lighting tech services for the in studio days at a rate of $xx.xx/8hr day with an overtime rate of $xx.xx/hr after 8 hours.
– I also have some lighting and capture gear available. I am happy to provide rates if needed.
– For the location days, I am available to drive and manage the grip truck for a fee of $xx.xx/day.
– For location days, I charge $.xx/mile for mileage.
– Do you have any idea when this project will be able to book? I will reach out if anyone else inquires about these dates.
– If we move forward with a booking, my cancellation fee is xx% of my day rate if the project is cancelled within 48hrs (not including weekends) of the first day of the shoot.


2nd Client:
Hello, are you available for the week of 10/4.

You: (to 2nd client):
I already have a hold for those dates, I can offer you a 2nd hold.

2nd Client:
We are ready to book if you can challenge your 1st hold.

You (to 1st Client):
I have just received an inquiry into my availability for the week of 10/4. They are able to book. Would you like to book or release me?

1st Client:
I will check with the other client and get back to you within the hour…

1st Client:
I have just received word that I am able to book you for 10/5-10/7 as a lighting tech and 10/10-10/17 as a grip assistant with your grip truck driver fee.

You:
That is great to hear! Thank you for checking on that for me. I will inform my other client that I am not available and move you to “booked” on my calendar.

Producer (within 48 hours of start date):
Unfortunately, merchandise has not arrived for our first 3 days of shooting and the shots will be picked up by another crew.

You:
Okay, thank you for letting me know. I will bill those days as a cancellation fee at the rate we agreed upon previously.


You could then reach out to the 2nd client to see if they are still looking for someone and let them know you have become available.

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In Our Hands: Native Photography, 1890 to Now https://www.asmp.org/msp/2023/10/20/in-our-hands-native-photography-1890-to-now/ Sat, 21 Oct 2023 00:31:00 +0000 https://www.asmp.org/msp/?p=3141 Enter into the vivid worlds of Native photography, as framed by generations of First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and Native American photographers themselves. Presenting over 150 photographs of, by, and for…

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Enter into the vivid worlds of Native photography, as framed by generations of First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and Native American photographers themselves. Presenting over 150 photographs of, by, and for Indigenous people, “In Our Hands” welcomes all to see through the lens held by Native photographers.

Organized by a council of primarily Native artists, scholars, and knowledge sharers, in partnership with Mia curators, this sweeping exhibition traces the intersecting histories of photography and diverse Indigenous cultures from the Rio Grande to the Arctic Circle. Beautiful, complex, and surprising, these artworks celebrate the legacy of groundbreaking photographers and their influence on the medium today.

Minneapolis Institute of Art
2400 Third Avenue South
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404

October 22, 2023 – January 14, 2024
Target Gallery, MIA
General Admission $20; Contributor Member+ Free (additional tickets $16); Youth 17 and under Free

https://new.artsmia.org/exhibition/in-our-hands-native-photography-1890-to-now

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WORLD IN MOTION – JOHN CHRISTENSON https://www.asmp.org/msp/2023/10/08/world-in-motion-john-christenson/ Mon, 09 Oct 2023 00:22:35 +0000 https://www.asmp.org/msp/?p=3137 Explore “World of Motion” and meet John Christenson, the man behind the images. With an infinite eye for detail, John uses the camera as a tool to create bold and…

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Explore “World of Motion” and meet John Christenson, the man behind the images. With an infinite eye for detail, John uses the camera as a tool to create bold and brilliant images, filled with elegance, strength and grace. Join us as we celebrate his stunning new exhibition!

OCT 26, 2023
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Hewing Hotel
300 N Washington Ave,
Minneapolis, MN 55401

https://hewinghotel.com/events/world-in-motion-john-christenson/

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Outside the Lines https://www.asmp.org/msp/2023/04/21/outside-the-lines/ Fri, 21 Apr 2023 14:38:57 +0000 https://www.asmp.org/msp/?p=2672 Photography Exhibit by David Sherman Best known for producing striking basketball imagery that has been published internationally and beloved by many, David Sherman is a Minneapolis-based photographer. His work is…

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Photography Exhibit by David Sherman

Best known for producing striking basketball imagery that has been published internationally and beloved by many, David Sherman is a Minneapolis-based photographer. His work is admired as the NBA Team Photographer for both the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx professional basketball teams. Outside the Lines presents a diverse collection of rarely or never-before-seen work covering subjects and themes such as social and racial justice and honoring Holocaust survivors, as well as some recognizable iconic gems and other fun images David has made off the basketball court.

Opening Reception: Wednesday, May 3; 6pm-8pm

Minnesota JCC Sabes Center Minneapolis 
4330 Cedar Lake Road
Minneapolis, MN 55416

More information: https://minnesotajcc.org/art-culture/exhibitions/

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Call for ASMP-MSP Board Members https://www.asmp.org/msp/2023/03/27/call-for-asmp-msp-board-members/ Tue, 28 Mar 2023 00:22:05 +0000 https://www.asmp.org/msp/?p=2593 You know ASMP, you love ASMP. Consider contributing to the local ASMP that you know and love! ASMP-MSP is looking for a few good leaders – community members from every…

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You know ASMP, you love ASMP. Consider contributing to the local ASMP that you know and love!

ASMP-MSP is looking for a few good leaders – community members from every level of experience who are ready to add their perspectives to help shape the future of the MN photography, video and content-creation industries!

ASMP-MSP is seeking volunteer Board Members from across the state. The board meets monthly via zoom; to design events and content to advance the photo business in Minnesota. ASMP-MSP needs your input!

Any level of ASMP membership allows you to serve as a voting member of the ASMP-MSP Board of Directors. If you are interested in joining the ASMP-MSP Board, please send an email to minnstpaul@asmp.org

As a reminder – ASMP-MSP Board meetings are open to all ASMP members, and usually occur on the first Monday of each month. If you want to sit in on a meeting, or have any business or ideas to present, please contact us for meeting info!

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