Coffee-4-Creatives
Join ASMP Oregon for a relaxed morning of creativity and community.

Monday, October 27th at 10:00 AM
Cafe Eleven, 435 NE Rosa Parks Way, Portland

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Pint, Print, and Pixel!
Join ASMP Oregon & Pro Photo Supply for a relaxed evening of creativity and community.

Tuesday, September 9th at 6:00 PM
Lucky Lab Hawthorne, 915 SE Hawthorne Blvd

Theme: What I Did On My Summer Vacation
Bring your print (or have Pro Photo print one for $10) and swap 8x10s with fellow photographers. Share images, talk shop, and enjoy a pint on ASMP!

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pixels-prints-pints-tickets-1625757216599?aff=ASMPOregon

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Saturday, September 13

Creative Lighting Hands-On
Workshop, with Kate Hailey

10:00AM-2:00PM
Pro Photo Supply Event Space,
1807 NW 18th Ave, Portland, OR 97209
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Register here: https://www.oregonppa.org/event-6217500

Step beyond traditional portraits and into the world of expressive, story-driven imagery.

This immersive 4-hour event is designed for photographers who want to experiment with creative lighting, artistic concepts, and unique visual storytelling.

Through a live demonstration and guided photo stations featuring models, curated lighting setups, and imaginative tools, you’ll explore techniques that elevate your portraits into art. Whether you’re building your portfolio or looking to break creative blocks, this hands-on experience will challenge and inspire your vision.

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Sunday, September 14 & Monday, September 15

Photoshop Basics to Brilliance:

The Ultimate Hands-On Bootcamp,
with Unmesh Dinda of Piximperfect on Youtube

9:00AM-4:00PM | Both Days
Embassy Suites Downtown,
319 SW Pine St, Portland, OR 97204
FREE SECURED VALET PARKING
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Register here: https://www.oregonppa.org/event-6122501

Master Photoshop once and for all with this immersive, hands-on 2-day workshop designed to take you from beginner to confident Photoshop master.

Day 1 focuses on building rock-solid foundations: understanding the interface, mastering essential tools, layers, selections, masks, and more, all through real-time, guided projects.

On Day 2, we move into intermediate and advanced techniques in retouching, color grading, compositing, and even AI tools, helping you elevate your work to a professional level. Whether you’re brand new to Photoshop or have dabbled before, this workshop will finally make every dot connect.

You won’t just watch… you’ll do, create, and walk away with skills, confidence, and edits you’re proud of!

Email president@oregonppa.org with any questions!

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Sharing Tips, Tools and Stories
10:00AM , July 7th
Cafe Eleven 435 NE Rosa Parks Way

Questions or Comments?
email: asmp.events@gmail.com

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Our Zoom webinar this Thursday, February 27th on learning Photo Mechanic is especially relevant now as ASMP Oregon is happy to announce that registration for PDX Squared 2025 is Now Open!

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PDX SQUARED 2025

APRIL 25TH & 26TH

Hold the Date!

Portland’s Favorite Shooting Event revived for 2025! Join 75 Photographers documenting Portland life, landscape and environs for 24 hours. Share your Images with Live Judging.

Prizes will be awarded in 10 Categories!

Check us out at: https://www.pdxsquared.com/

For any questions write: asmp.events@gmail.com

Event Location: Polara Studio 1309 SE Division

• ASMP recognizes that photographers, videographers, and content creators play an integral role in our culture and economy and should be valued and supported in their work. We exist to help them by providing the tools to excel as a visual creator and create a sustainable professional career. •

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Renew now to help ASMP Oregon, help YOU!

• ASMP recognizes that photographers, videographers, and content creators play an integral role in our culture and economy and should be valued and supported in their work. We exist to help them by providing the tools to excel as a visual creator and create a sustainable professional career.

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Renew now to help ASMP Oregon, help YOU!

• ASMP recognizes that photographers, videographers, and content creators play an integral role in our culture and economy and should be valued and supported in their work. We exist to help them by providing the tools to excel as a visual creator and create a sustainable professional career. •

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At the end of the year, it is wonderful to know that ASMP is stronger than ever! Our national membership has increased by almost 20%, and we have a new executive director with a wealth of experience in photography, business, and the legal issues that impact our profession daily.

As for our local Oregon chapter, we concluded the year on a strong note with Steve Whittaker’s event on “Licensing and Protecting Your Intellectual Property.” Additionally, we collaborated with Blue Sky Gallery to present Barry Schwartz’s day-long seminar, “What It Takes,” which focused on building and maintaining a successful photographic career.

Looking ahead to 2025, we have exciting plans. Look out for our January event, which will focus on convincing clients to pay what a skilled photographer is worth. Plus, it’s Back! That’s right—this April will mark the return of PDX Squared, our 24-hour shoot-and-show event.  Registration will be announced soon, so don’t miss out—it’s sure to sell out.

Finally, we wanted to share some of our recent marketing efforts. Check out this video, shot and edited by Fletcher Wold, featuring Michael Shay. It showcases the value that ASMP can provide to its members. 

In the meantime, stay tuned for further announcements. Feel free to reach out with any suggestions, questions, or observations about our images and our business.

Have a wonderful year!

Your ASMP Oregon

Renew now to help ASMP Oregon, help YOU!

• ASMP recognizes that photographers, videographers, and content creators play an integral role in our culture and economy and should be valued and supported in their work. We exist to help them by providing the tools to excel as a visual creator and create a sustainable professional career. •

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In leadership positions in ASMP for ten years, he worked on books and the Strictly Business Conferences. These experiences informed his teaching, which references multiple specialties and culture of photographic practice, because that multiplicity is the reality for so many photographers at every level: students, part-time, emerging, and mid-career professionals.

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