Architectural Photography:
"It's an art form but it's also a business"

The business of Architectural Photography is another aspect that constantly requires attention. From estimating, licensing issues, scouting assignments, creating that shoot list, all are important factors. Once the client signs that contract and pays the 50% retainer, project coordination comes into play. That includes security clearances, site preparation, transportation arrangements, permits, releases and authorization. All of these areas need to be conveyed to the client. This event covers all of that and more.

Steve Whittaker is an architectural photographer based on the San Francisco peninsula. The majority of his work is architectural, interior and aerial photography. His specialty is lighting buildings at dusk. His clients range from architects, advertising agencies, corporate direct and hospitality.

Steve's clients include architects, interior designers, advertising agencies, graphic designers, construction, REITs, hospitality and corporate direct clients. His assignments cover everything from aerials, some life style, and interior spaces to illuminating the exterior surfaces and interior space of buildings for dramatic dusk images.

Topics covered:

• Estimating /Contracts / Stock issues
• Permits/release forms/film commissions
  
• Risk Management /Safety issues
  
• Assignment preparation, scouting
  
• Case study- Assignment execution, lighting and issues related to a 24 story office tower in San Francisco.
  
• Copyright Registration
• Post production
  
  

Date: Aug 19, 2010
Time: 6pm - Social; 7pm - Program
Cash bar, complementary hors d'oeuvres.
Cost: TBD
ASMP Member:
General Public:
Visa and Mastercard accepted.

Location:
Denver Press Club
1330 Glenarm Place
Denver, CO
Map to the Press Club

Rick Souders, is a national photographer, based in Golden, Colorado. Rick has travelled the US lecturing on photography and business to ASMP, APA and at Photo Plus Expo. Souders Studios has been a very successful commercial photography studio that specializes in food, beverage and people with food products. In these economic times, it’s tough for most businesses to make a go of things, little only artists and photographers. This lecture will discuss Rick’s tips and techniques for surviving in this industry. He’ll discuss his strategies, his thoughts on market directions, his perspective on marketing and self promotion and pitfalls to watch out for. You will be able to learn from a very skilled photographer, businessman and communicator, what it takes to stay alive and reinvent yourself.

Rick Souders has been in all parts of the industry from Student, to Photo Assistant, to In-House Staff Photographer, To Business Manager at an Advertising Agency to running a Successful Photography Studio. His vast experience in the industry makes him an expert in the business of selling photography. Rick has been recognized as the Best Beverage Photography Studio in the World, 3 consecutive times, at the prestigious Le Cordon Bleu World Food Media Awards in Australia. Rick will show some of his work during the lecture but this is definitely a discussion about what YOU can do to re-evaluate and stay in business, whether you are starting out or trying to keep from being shoved out of the industry.

Date: Thursday, September 9, 2010
Time: 6pm – Social and BBQ; 7pm - Program
Cash bar, complementary hors d'oeuvres.
Cost:
ASMP Member: FREE
General Public: $15
Visa and Mastercard accepted.

Address:

Souders Studios
1301 Ulysses Street
Golden, CO 80401
Map and directions

In case of light rail construction zones there will be signage directing you to Studio.
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