ASMP Colorado

Speaking Up Without Losing Work: Reporting Harassment & Retaliation

Every creative professional eventually faces a moment when reporting harassment as a photography assistant feels risky. You depend on referrals and repeat clients; one complaint can make you worry...

ASMP Colorado: Open Aperture – Denver | November 2025

Weekend Reading 10.16.2025

Interesting/useful/fun stories to check out over the weekend (Warning: Highly Bookmarkable). A weekly roundup of links curated by Frank Rocco. (Image: Ken Jones) The Next Big Shift in Photography? Why Square Sensors Could Push Digital Cameras Into Their Next Evolution Approached for ‘Free’ Photography Services? Here’s How to Tackle Them Photographer in Space Teams Up With Photographer on Earth, Captures Same Scene at Same Time Sharpening in Photoshop: Everything You Need to Know Prix Pictet: Twelve Photographers respond to a world weathered by Storm Maggie Gongolevich: 500px Photographer Spotlight A ‘Love Letter’ to the City, Humans of New York Takes…

Independent Contractor or Employee? Understanding your Legal Rights.

If you work as a photography assistant, you’ve probably filled out a W-9 and received a 1099, meaning you’re classified as an independent contractor. That’s standard in the photo industry, but it also changes how you’re paid, taxed..

Weekend Reading 10.30.2025

Interesting/useful/fun stories to check out over the weekend (Warning: Highly Bookmarkable). A weekly roundup of links curated by Frank Rocco. (Image: Daniel Kevin Kramer) YouTube Will Use AI to Upscale Low-Res Videos Amazing Found Kodachrome Slides Capture San Francisco Street Scenes in the Early 1960s Drone photo winners will amaze your eyeballs: From a high-up horseman to a holy river The Hidden Value Sitting on Your Shelf Adobe Creative Cloud Adds 100+ Innovations, Including Photoshop AI Assistant Bokeh Doesn’t Matter As Much as You Think It Does The Unseen Frame: Why Photography is More Than Just a Click “the internal…

NATIONAL / ASMP at 80: A Legacy of Leadership & Advocacy

ASMP at 80: A Legacy of Leadership & Advocacy / Webinar & Livestream Details Join Former ASMP Executive Director Tom Kennedy and ASMP CEO Thomas Maddrey in a Wide-Ranging Conversation About ASMP & the Industry November 6, 2025 @ 6pm ET / FREE Register for the Webinar HERE / Livestreamed on ASMP’s YouTube Channel For 80 years, ASMP has been home to the world’s best photographers, and we have fought for, supported, and advocated on behalf of tens of thousands of creators. Our Members consistently say that the advocacy work ASMP engages in is core to why they remain Members.…

When Assisting Isn’t Safe: How Women Photographers Can Protect Themselves on Set

The photography world thrives on collaboration: small crews, high pressure, and creative vulnerability. But those same conditions can make the workplace unsafe, especially for women and early-career assistants.

Weekend Reading 10.23.2025

Interesting/useful/fun stories to check out over the weekend (Warning: Highly Bookmarkable). A weekly roundup of links curated by Frank Rocco. (Image: Stephen Takacs) ISO Invariance Explained: When Underexposing Works Just As Well Diane Arbus: Konstellationen Concrete Steps to More Effective Landscape Photographs OpenAI Ordered To Unmask ChatGPT User Behind Prompts In First Known Warrant I Shot at F8 For a Month, Here’s What I Learned About Photography Prime Time, Using One Lens To Boost Your Creativity Your Camera Gear Isn’t Your Only Asset: Why Every Professional Photographer Needs an LLC The Scenic Daguerreotype in America 1840-1860 Ferdinando Scianna: The Master Photographer Who…