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Friday, 10 November 2006 |
Groundbreaking Meeting of Visual Creative Professional Associations Builds Momentum
November 8, 2006 — While children were out getting treats last
week, photography industry leaders were conjuring up a few tricks of
their own in New York City. For the first time ever, a diverse group of
representatives from associations of photographers, stock archives,
graphic designers, illustrators and educators, met to discuss pressing
business topics. This group of organizations represents more than
100,000 image professionals.
The associations represented were:
Association of Photographers (AOP) (UK)
Advertising Photographers of America (APA)
American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP)
American Society of Picture Professionals (ASPP)
British Association of Picture Libraries & Agencies (BAPLA)
Coordination of European Agencies Press Stock Heritage(CEPIC)
North American Nature Photography Assoc. (NANPA)
National Press Photographers Assoc (NPPA)
Picture Archive Council of America (PACA)
Professional Photographers of America (PPA)
Society for Photographic Education (SPE)
Stock Artists Alliance (SAA)
White House News Photographers Assoc. (WHNPA)
Art Directors Club (ADC)
American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA)
Graphic Artists Guild (GAG)
Society of Illustrators (SI)
Picture Licensing Universal System (PLUS)
Throughout the daylong meeting presentations were made by industry
experts on subjects that are the most pertinent to the industry.
Discussions centered on emerging industry tools that affect the
memberships of all the groups and included metadata technical
standards, image registry and on the robust protection of artist’s
rights via copyright education. European associations who joined in
this historic summit provided an international perspective.
The meeting took at tone of urgency when the focus turned to Orphan
Works legislation, which is still pending in Congress. In order to
raise the consciousness of lawmakers, their membership and the public,
the associations agreed to work together to continue to inform and
educate on this important matter.
The group consensus was there was a great benefit to working together
to attain common goals. The day was so productive that the attendees
agreed unanimously to continue meeting on a regular basis either by
teleconference or in person.
Clem Spalding, President of the American Society of Media Photographers
(ASMP) reflects the spirit of the meeting “The tasks before us are
quite formidable and our best hope lies with smart, committed
collaboration. Let's all use this new energetic familiarity to build a
better future for all of our members.”
As a result of the day’s dialogue, an ad hoc coalition was formed to
provide greater communication and cooperation between the associations.
Two working committees were established to address the issues of Orphan
Works and image registries. In addition, ongoing mechanisms were
created for prompt and efficient exchanges of information between the
associations.
The leadership of ASPP and PACA initiated this historic meeting, which
was hosted by the Society of Illustrators. For additional information
about the day’s events and topics of discussion please contact the
meeting’s facilitator, Joe LaCugna at
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About PACA:
PACA is the trade organization in North America
that represents the vital interests of stock agencies and others who
license images for commercial reproduction. Founded in 1951, this
organization's membership includes over 100 companies in North America
and over50 from overseas‹the entire spectrum of businesses and
individuals who license pictures professionally, including stock
agencies of every size, individual photographers, large corporations
and others.
About ASPP:
ASPP is a community of image experts committed to
sharing their experience and knowledge throughout the industry. Since
1966 this non-profit association has provided professional networking
and educational opportunities for those who create, edit, research,
license, manage or publish pictures. ASPP has over 800 members in the
U.S. and overseas, whose demographics break down roughly as 50%
researchers/editors/buyers, 30% photographers, 20% personnel at stock
agencies or collections. Membership benefits include educational
programs, chapter meetings, quarterly magazine The Picture
Professional, monthly eNewsletter and regular emailing of
announcements, job postings, etc.
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