Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Monday, July 26, 2010
You Have the Right to Remain Silent...
This morning, an article ran in The Washington Post addressing civil liberties associated with our right to take photographs in public places. Click HERE for the full article.
Essentially, law enforcement will often disallow citizens to take photos or demand to see photos, and this is often a violation of the citizens' rights.
To combat the practice of harassing photographers (amateur and professional) for taking photographs, a group of photogs are collecting photographs that resulted in police detention, arrest, or (mostly) questioning, and they have posted them HERE - in a Flickr account hosted by the Admin Group "DC Photo Rights."
Essentially, law enforcement will often disallow citizens to take photos or demand to see photos, and this is often a violation of the citizens' rights.
To combat the practice of harassing photographers (amateur and professional) for taking photographs, a group of photogs are collecting photographs that resulted in police detention, arrest, or (mostly) questioning, and they have posted them HERE - in a Flickr account hosted by the Admin Group "DC Photo Rights."
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Mark Your Calendars...
Bolt Productions is proud to host the June ASMP event sponsored by Profoto
When? Wednesday June 16, 6 - 9pm
Where? Bolt Productions, 1346 Chemical, Dallas, TX 75207
Learn how to create unique images, possible only with Pro-8a Air and Mamiya Digital. There will be a working studio and unique shooting situations to challeng your skills. Be sure to bring your camera!
When? Wednesday June 16, 6 - 9pm
Where? Bolt Productions, 1346 Chemical, Dallas, TX 75207
Learn how to create unique images, possible only with Pro-8a Air and Mamiya Digital. There will be a working studio and unique shooting situations to challeng your skills. Be sure to bring your camera!
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
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Wednesday, May 5, 2010
COPYRIGHT WORKSHOP Tonight! FREE!
TONIGHT!! ASMP Presents...
Copyright Registration Workshop Our free Copyright Registration Workshop is Wednesday night at SMU. Participants must register through ASMP as well as register with the Copyright Office. This event is open to members and non-members. All are welcome!
Click HERE to register.
Click HERE to set up an account with the US Copyright Office.
This free workshop will guide you through the process of registering your images with the Copyright Office. We will have door prizes!
Wednesday, May 5, 20107:00pm to 9:00pmDoors open at 6:30pm
O'Donnell Hall (RM 2130)Owen Art CenterMeadow School of the Arts Southern Methodist University6101 North Bishop BlvdDallas, TX 75205
Attendees should park in Meadows Museum Parking Garage (60 on map). Our event takes place in number 17 on map. Some SMU parking garages are paid parking only.
SMU VISITOR PARKING MAP
Copyright Registration Workshop Our free Copyright Registration Workshop is Wednesday night at SMU. Participants must register through ASMP as well as register with the Copyright Office. This event is open to members and non-members. All are welcome!
Click HERE to register.
Click HERE to set up an account with the US Copyright Office.
This free workshop will guide you through the process of registering your images with the Copyright Office. We will have door prizes!
Wednesday, May 5, 20107:00pm to 9:00pmDoors open at 6:30pm
O'Donnell Hall (RM 2130)Owen Art CenterMeadow School of the Arts Southern Methodist University6101 North Bishop BlvdDallas, TX 75205
Attendees should park in Meadows Museum Parking Garage (60 on map). Our event takes place in number 17 on map. Some SMU parking garages are paid parking only.
SMU VISITOR PARKING MAP
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Reminder: Free Workshop!
ASMP is offering a two-hour free workshop on registering your images with the copyright office.
The workshop is open to ASMP members and non-members. The workshop will outline step-by-step the ASMP Best Practices for Registering Your Photographs and each participant will set up a template to make future image registration easy. This workshop is presented by ASMP Director, Kate Baldwin.
Prior to the workshop, go to https://eco.copyright.gov/eService_enu/ and set up an online account with the Copyright Office. Participants need to bring a laptop andt heir eCO username and password to the workshop.
This workshop is part of ASMP’s Registration ©ounts initiative.
Workshop Topics:
* The importance of copyright registration * Common mistakes * Step by step guide to online registration
FULL DETAILS
When: Wednesday, May 5, 20107:00 PM to 9:00 PM Doors open half an hour earlier.
Where: SMU’s Meadows School of the Arts, O’Donnel auditorium
Dallas, TX
This event is FREE, but please Sign Up to ensure a seat.
Currently, the ASMPDallas.org site does not clearly state how to register. For now email Melody to ask questions/register: Melody Hamilton melodyhamilton@mac.com
The workshop is open to ASMP members and non-members. The workshop will outline step-by-step the ASMP Best Practices for Registering Your Photographs and each participant will set up a template to make future image registration easy. This workshop is presented by ASMP Director, Kate Baldwin.
Prior to the workshop, go to https://eco.copyright.gov/eService_enu/ and set up an online account with the Copyright Office. Participants need to bring a laptop andt heir eCO username and password to the workshop.
This workshop is part of ASMP’s Registration ©ounts initiative.
Workshop Topics:
* The importance of copyright registration * Common mistakes * Step by step guide to online registration
FULL DETAILS
When: Wednesday, May 5, 20107:00 PM to 9:00 PM Doors open half an hour earlier.
Where: SMU’s Meadows School of the Arts, O’Donnel auditorium
Dallas, TX
This event is FREE, but please Sign Up to ensure a seat.
Currently, the ASMPDallas.org site does not clearly state how to register. For now email Melody to ask questions/register: Melody Hamilton melodyhamilton@mac.com
Monday, April 19, 2010
Great Advice for Students and Grads
10 Job-Search Mistakes of New College Grads
People entering the job market (and all job seekers) should avoid these common errors.
by Charles Purdy, Yahoo! HotJobs
Although this year's college graduates are facing a tough job market (and the smart ones are facing it now, rather than waiting until after graduation), they have an advantage over other job seekers, according to Andy Chan, vice president of career development at Wake Forest University: they are among the age group most likely to be hired in coming months.
"Organizations are very interested in hiring young people because they have a lot of energy and are willing to do whatever it takes to get the job done," Chan says.
But no matter how well-positioned these young people are, they--and all job seekers--will have a better chance of success if they avoid these common job-hunting mistakes of new college grads:
1. Not being proactive enough: Emily Bennington, the author of "Effective Immediately: How to Fit In, Stand Out, and Move Up at Your First Real Job," says, "This isn't the time to sit back and be casual in your approach. Create a hit list of five to ten target companies, and really utilize your network to locate an 'in' at each."
2. Relying solely on the Internet: In a recent Yahoo! HotJobs poll, 57% of respondents said networking was a factor in landing their current or most recent job. Brad Karsh, president of JobBound, says, "When thousands of candidates are applying to the same jobs online and posting their resume to the same job boards, candidates need to stand out by making connections and networking their way into a company." Job boards are an important tool, but Karsh says new grads also need to focus energy on networking.
3. Not creating wide networks: Career expert Liz Ryan agrees: "Use your parents', grandparents', and friends' networks to help you in your post-graduation job search," she says. "Don't be shy--reach out to any long-ago Scoutmaster, choir director, or babysitting or leaf-raking boss. ... There's no statute of limitations on networking." (Read more Yahoo! HotJobs articles about effective networking.)
4. Not creating customized resumes: Ryan says, "Don't send out any resumes that simply list your courses, the degree you've earned, and your part-time and summer jobs--use this opportunity to make a stronger statement about what you want to do with your adult life." And according to Jay Block, the author of "101 Best Ways to Land a Job in Troubled Times," younger job seekers often haven't thought about what they have to offer an employer (as opposed to what they want to get from one). With this mindset, they create resumes that are "boring biographies" instead of effective marketing tools. (Read more Yahoo! HotJobs articles about crafting better resumes.)
5. Misusing the Internet: Tory Johnson, CEO of Women For Hire and the author of "Fired to Hired," says, "New grads don't use LinkedIn--it's not sexy like Facebook or Twitter. But it's the best resource for getting names and building a professional identity. Don't overlook it."
6. Failing to follow up: Johnson says, "It's not enough to send resumes and pray the phone rings." She cautions that job seekers can't expect a resume to be discovered in that "big black online hole." "Hustle to follow up," she says.
7. Setting expectations too high: Johnson says new graduates too often focus on looking for the perfect job, instead of a first job: "Especially in this economy, the first job should be about finding a position where you'll learn a great deal, you'll be super busy, and you'll be surrounded by lots of people."
8. Appearing unprofessional: Make sure you're ready for employers' scrutiny, says Tim McIntyre, president and CEO of The Executive Search Group. That means you should "sanitize your MySpace page--right now. It will be checked," he says. He notes that many college students will need to change off-color voicemail greetings. Ryan adds, "Don't assume that Facebook's privacy settings will keep your youthful antics away from curious eyes. Rid your profile page of any photos of the 'three Bs' (beer, bongs, and bikinis)."
9. Not taking the job interview seriously: Even when you're applying for an unpaid internship, you need to adhere to common standards of professionalism. McIntyre says those standards include demonstrating you've done your research on the company and dressing appropriately. Block adds that new grads are often unprepared for tough (but standard) interview questions, such as "Where do you see yourself in three years?" and "What are your weaknesses?" (Read more Yahoo! HotJobs articles about effective interview tactics.)
10. Not using the college's career office: "A career office can help [students] identify networking contacts, learn important job-search skills, and significantly improve their resume and cover letter," says Wake Forest University's Chan. Ryan agrees, but adds that this is just a first step. The career office's job is to "to prepare you for your job search, not to conduct it for you," she says. "Use LinkedIn, reach out to everyone you can, and begin researching employers who'd be likely targets for your job-search."
People entering the job market (and all job seekers) should avoid these common errors.
by Charles Purdy, Yahoo! HotJobs
Although this year's college graduates are facing a tough job market (and the smart ones are facing it now, rather than waiting until after graduation), they have an advantage over other job seekers, according to Andy Chan, vice president of career development at Wake Forest University: they are among the age group most likely to be hired in coming months.
"Organizations are very interested in hiring young people because they have a lot of energy and are willing to do whatever it takes to get the job done," Chan says.
But no matter how well-positioned these young people are, they--and all job seekers--will have a better chance of success if they avoid these common job-hunting mistakes of new college grads:
1. Not being proactive enough: Emily Bennington, the author of "Effective Immediately: How to Fit In, Stand Out, and Move Up at Your First Real Job," says, "This isn't the time to sit back and be casual in your approach. Create a hit list of five to ten target companies, and really utilize your network to locate an 'in' at each."
2. Relying solely on the Internet: In a recent Yahoo! HotJobs poll, 57% of respondents said networking was a factor in landing their current or most recent job. Brad Karsh, president of JobBound, says, "When thousands of candidates are applying to the same jobs online and posting their resume to the same job boards, candidates need to stand out by making connections and networking their way into a company." Job boards are an important tool, but Karsh says new grads also need to focus energy on networking.
3. Not creating wide networks: Career expert Liz Ryan agrees: "Use your parents', grandparents', and friends' networks to help you in your post-graduation job search," she says. "Don't be shy--reach out to any long-ago Scoutmaster, choir director, or babysitting or leaf-raking boss. ... There's no statute of limitations on networking." (Read more Yahoo! HotJobs articles about effective networking.)
4. Not creating customized resumes: Ryan says, "Don't send out any resumes that simply list your courses, the degree you've earned, and your part-time and summer jobs--use this opportunity to make a stronger statement about what you want to do with your adult life." And according to Jay Block, the author of "101 Best Ways to Land a Job in Troubled Times," younger job seekers often haven't thought about what they have to offer an employer (as opposed to what they want to get from one). With this mindset, they create resumes that are "boring biographies" instead of effective marketing tools. (Read more Yahoo! HotJobs articles about crafting better resumes.)
5. Misusing the Internet: Tory Johnson, CEO of Women For Hire and the author of "Fired to Hired," says, "New grads don't use LinkedIn--it's not sexy like Facebook or Twitter. But it's the best resource for getting names and building a professional identity. Don't overlook it."
6. Failing to follow up: Johnson says, "It's not enough to send resumes and pray the phone rings." She cautions that job seekers can't expect a resume to be discovered in that "big black online hole." "Hustle to follow up," she says.
7. Setting expectations too high: Johnson says new graduates too often focus on looking for the perfect job, instead of a first job: "Especially in this economy, the first job should be about finding a position where you'll learn a great deal, you'll be super busy, and you'll be surrounded by lots of people."
8. Appearing unprofessional: Make sure you're ready for employers' scrutiny, says Tim McIntyre, president and CEO of The Executive Search Group. That means you should "sanitize your MySpace page--right now. It will be checked," he says. He notes that many college students will need to change off-color voicemail greetings. Ryan adds, "Don't assume that Facebook's privacy settings will keep your youthful antics away from curious eyes. Rid your profile page of any photos of the 'three Bs' (beer, bongs, and bikinis)."
9. Not taking the job interview seriously: Even when you're applying for an unpaid internship, you need to adhere to common standards of professionalism. McIntyre says those standards include demonstrating you've done your research on the company and dressing appropriately. Block adds that new grads are often unprepared for tough (but standard) interview questions, such as "Where do you see yourself in three years?" and "What are your weaknesses?" (Read more Yahoo! HotJobs articles about effective interview tactics.)
10. Not using the college's career office: "A career office can help [students] identify networking contacts, learn important job-search skills, and significantly improve their resume and cover letter," says Wake Forest University's Chan. Ryan agrees, but adds that this is just a first step. The career office's job is to "to prepare you for your job search, not to conduct it for you," she says. "Use LinkedIn, reach out to everyone you can, and begin researching employers who'd be likely targets for your job-search."
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