The ASMP Guide to New Markets in Photography

Susan Carr

Oct 2012 · Skyhorse Publishing, Inc.

About this ebook

As a result of changes in technology and the economy, every successful photography career today is unique, and each image-maker needs to build a career that matches his or her talents to one or more markets. This indispensable manual from the American Society of Media Photographers sets the stage for understanding where the industry is now and where it is headed while offering step-by-step instructions for building a career tailored to one’s own talents, interests, and business style in today’s market. 

An overview of developments in the industry covers the new visual needs created by the economy, the changing definition of what it means to be a photographer, the shifting distribution of clients, the role of technology, and the role of copyright, licensing, compensation, and contracts. Photographers learn how to navigate this changing landscape in a second section that guides them through a strategic analysis of their strengths and weaknesses and provides expert advice on building a business plan, marketing, and selling. Also included are concise business biographies of fifty visual artists who have successfully taken on the new markets in photography, to give readers an idea of the many directions a career today can take.

About the author

Susan Carr has been in the photography business for over twenty years. A past president of ASMP, Carr has long been dedicated to the advocacy and education of fellow photographers. Carr organized and managed the highly successful ASMP Strictly Business conferences that toured nationwide and currently serves as education director at ASMP. She edited the latest ASMP Professional Business Practices in Photography (2008) and authored The Art and Business of Photography (2011), both published by Allworth Press.