Welcome to ASMPCV

The leading association of photographers helping photographers.

Rights protection, promotion standards, ethics, community and camaraderie. Founded in 1944, the American Society of Media Photographers is the leading trade association for photographers who photograph primarily for publication.

ASMP promotes photographers’ rights, educates photographers in better business practices, produces business publications for photographers and helps buyers find professional photographers. ASMP was founded in 1944 by a handful of the world’s leading photojournalists and is recognized internationally for its leadership role. ASMP has over 5,000 members, including many of the world’s greatest photographers, in 40 chapters nationwide.

ASMP is active in the areas of copyright, better conditions for photographers, combating work-for-hire, and providing legal advocacy and lobbying. It promotes business education through seminars, White Papers, and publication of business books and forms.

If you are looking for a photographer for assignment, whether it is in Virginia or beyond, asmpcv.com is your source for some of the finest photography and photographers anywhere. Please visit the member portfolios section for sample images, profiles, specialties and contact information.