JESSIE HEBB

Capturing A Life Worth Living

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Work in Progress, Industry Insights and Reflectance On

Over this 6 months of this course i have learnt about camera functions, lighting setups and ratios, Basic knowledge of lightroom & photoshop operations to enhance and modify photos but would like to learn more about these two programs to enhance my learning ability.

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6 companies/organisations you would like to work for and why?

1.Flash by Morfew- Would like to work for flash by Morfew as they specialize in children's portraits and would have to chance to do a range of photo shoots. 2.National Geographic- Working for National Geographic is A career opportunity at National Geographic is an opportunity to become part of the organization's rich history and culture and to have a chance to learn from, work with, and grow professionally among people who are leaders in their fields 3. Sydney Event Photography- Working here would be very challenging but you would gain alot of experience from different events through out the year. 4. Footprints Nursery - This would be a great opportunity to work here as i have an interest working with children and because Footprints specialize in newborn photography it would be a high interest to work for this company. 5. Vogue Photography- This would be good experience working for Vogue as you will be working doing event photography, also coorperate events would be high interest 6. Fox Photography & Design- Working here covers all areas of interest for me Landscapes, Portraits, Travel

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Elevator Pitch

Hello my name is Jessie who is currently studying to be a photographer, I specialize in Family/Children Portraits, Landscapes and Photo booth events. I strive for excellence an provide a professional service. Please give me a cal to set up an appointment to see my portfolio. You can also see my work on my tumblrblog or my business facebook page

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The Job Of Assisting

1. What are the pros and cons? Being told what to do, On the job training, More employable, Learn on the job, Setting everything up, Experience 2.List 5 attributes of a good assistant? Patience, Honest, Reliable, Attitude, Friendly 3 Profile a photographer who started out assisting who, what, when, where, how and why? Jake Chessum Photojournalist Jake Chessum started working as a lead photographer straight out of college, bypassing the assistant route altogether In the 90’s he lived in London, but his work for English magazines frequently took him to the United States. So much so that in 1999 he decided to take the plunge and move to New York City full time. He has lived there ever since. Graduated art school with a degree in Graphic design 4 What are some of the things an assistant might need on set? 1. Light metres 2 Confidence 3 The ability to learn 4. Respect 5 What are some problems an assistant might need to solve? 1.Ratios 2.Lighting 3 Technical issues 4 Answering basic questions 6.Would you consider being an assistant? Why? Why not? Yes i would consider being an assistant as i think it would be a great opportunity to gain knowledge, experience and confidence

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Copyright

The copyright act dates back to what year? The scope of copyright in Australia is defined in the Australian Copyright Act 1968 What are some of the things that the act protects? Photos, Scripts, Films…. Generally speaking who is the owner of copyright? The photographer/creator What is not protected by copyright? Copyright does not protect names, titles, common words/phrases, facts, ideas, discoveries, systems, or methods of operation. It may, however, protect the way these things are expressed provided they meet the necessary criteria for copyright registration. What do you have to do to have copyright applied to your work? The service is completely free of charge and is intended for anyone who wants to protect and publish his works. Should you use your business name in the copyright notice you apply to your images or your own name? why? Your name not the business as the photo belongs to you not the business. How long dose copyright last? How has this changed between 2005 and now?For literary, dramatic and musical works that were published during the lifetime of the author, copyright lasts for 70 years from the end of the year in which the author died. For published sound recordings and films, the duration of copyright is 70 years from the end of the year in which the recording or film was published. Where such items remain unpublished, the copyright term may not commence until publication takes place. In contrast, for artistic works, copyright lasts for the life of the artist plus 70 years, and publication status is irrelevant. The 70 year copyright terms above came into effect on 1 January 2005 when the Australia-US Free Trade Agreement (AUSFTA) amendments were made to the Copyright Act. The previous terms were generally 50 years and the 2005 changes were not applied retrospectively or to government publications If you were employed by a newspaper or magazine to produce images of publication, would you own copyright of the images you create? If your a freelance photographer you own them but if you employed by the newspaper or magazine they own the copyright How old do you need to be to own copyright? 16 years You have been commissioned to take some family portraits for clients. Who owns the copyright to those images? Family owns copyright as long its for their own private use and not commercial. Unless there is a written agreement for those images If you place a copy right stamp on you photograph does that automatically mean you are the copyright owner? No because it could be copyrighted to some one else What do you understand copyright to mean?A copyright is a form of intellectual property law that provides protection for original works of authorship including literary, dramatic, musical, and artistic works. Copyrights protect poems, novels, movies, songs, computer software, and architecture. Copyright protection is available to both published and unpublished works.

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Ethics and Taste – what are 5 things your brand stands for?

JEJ Photography will always act with honesty & integrity People want to work with companies they can believe in and trust to do the right thing Respecting client's privacy Maintain a high quality of service and a reputation for honesty and fairness. I will abide by this Code of Ethics of the AIPP and recognise the authority of the AIPP Ethics committee in all matters relating to interpretation and enforcement of this code. I shall at all times present myself, my photography and photographic services, in such a manner as will uphold and dignify my professional status and the reputation of the Institute. I will not use any marketing or competitive practice, which violates any Federal or State statute or any decision of a Federal or State Court.

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Your rights as a photographer

Can you legally take photographs of people in public? What restrictions if any are there, are there? Your basic right is actually pretty simple: if you're in a public place and you can see it, you can shoot it. This means as long as you're in a public location you can legally take almost any picture. However, if you're using a telephoto lens, parabolic microphone, or hidden camera to get a shot of a private property when you're standing on public property you might have an issue if someone on that property has an expectation of privacy. However, if a property owner (or store employee) tells you to stop, you have to stop. More importantly, use good judgement and assess the situation and environment before snapping pictures. When can Police stop you from taking photographs?You have the right to take a photograph from a public place unless you are hindering the police or causing an obstruction. Can you take photographs in Westfields or other shopping centres? NO Video/Photography which could annoy, endanger or threaten Westfield property, employees, customers or retailers. Shopping centres arent public spaces anyway there privately-owned properties which provide public access. Can you take photographs of your neighbours children playing in their front yard? So long as they are on their own property or public property, yes. What can you do with these images? Where can you publish them?Only in Quebec or France. In every other coun– try, including Australia, publication is fully legal, provided the following criteria are met: (1) The pictures aren't defamatory; (2) They aren't indecent, offensive or otherwise demean the people in them or; (3) They aren't being used for a "commercial purpose" Can you take photographs on Sydney trains or train stations? What about Melbourne? Our rail networks have long been a popular destination for amateur and professional filmmakers and photographers. While we welcomes enquiries from individuals and groups wishing to film or take photos on rail property, we impose restrictions designed to safeguard: your safety, as well as that of our customers and staff the efficient operation of stations and trains the integrity of security systems and essential equipment. You must obtain permission from us before undertaking any filming or photography, for any purpose, on our property. Your responsibilities Entry to any property, including stations, is at your own risk. While on rail property, you must comply with the any directions given by station staff or transit officers. You must be in possession of a valid ticket to enter the paid area of the station. While on our property, you must not: enter areas not accessible to the public climb on or obstruct signals, equipment or signs cross, or allow your equipment to cross, the yellow line obstruct the flow of people on and off trains and through the station obstruct tactile pathways direct lights or camera flashes in the direction of oncoming trains film or photograph surveillance cameras, security equipment or graffiti take films or photos which depict unsafe or criminal behaviour All other filmmakers and photographers, including students are required to submit an application for assessment. Applicants will require public liability insurance for the sum of $20 million. Students requests will also need to provide a letter from their institution, stating the filming forms part of their studies. Applications for use of stations and trains require 10 business days to process Applications for exclusive use of a train require a minimum of eight weeks to process. Applications will firstly be reviewed by the Special Events Unit. If your application is declined at this stage, no fees apply. If you request is to be processed and sent for further review, a processing fee as listed below will apply. This fee must be paid in advance and is non-refundable. Melbourne: When is permission required? Do I need permission to film or take photographsat a tram stop? Written permission is required to film or undertake photography at a tram stop. Please complete an application form and submit at least 7 days prior to your filming date. A staff member may be required dependant on location and time of day to attend such sessions. Do I need permission to film or take photographson board a tram? Written permission is required to film or take photographs on board a tram. Please complete an application form and submit at least 7 days prior to your filming date. All members of the crew must have a valid Metcardor myki.A Yarra Trams staff member is always required to attend such sessions and you may be liable for this cost. Can I film or take photographs of a tram within a tram depot? If you do not require the tram to be moving but would like sole use of the vehicle, it is possible to hire a tram within the environment of certain tram depots.Tram depots are busy environments with moving trams and heavy machinery, and therefore safety is paramount.Written permission is required and a nominated Yarra Trams staff member will be present throughout the filming. All members of the crew must take part in a site specific safety induction at the start of the filming or photography session and always remain under the direction of the staff member. Please complete an application form and submit at least 7 days prior to your filming date. What is not allowed? Can I film or take photos during peak periods? No.Filming on or chartering trams during peak periods is not permitted. Peak periods are generally 7am-9:30am and from 4pm-7pm Monday to Friday, or during special events such as the Grand Prix, Australian Open, etc.Start and end times of filming or photography must be strictly adhered to so as not to interfere with the running of services. There will be no extra time given once the allocated filming time has passed.Is there anything I am not allowed to film or photograph?Filming permission will not be granted for those who seek to film or photograph trams/public transport in a negative light. This judgment is completely at the discretion of Yarra Trams. The following may not be filmed:Workshop facilities Depot facilities Fleet Operations Centre Staff close ups and/or interviews without permission Security arrangements Is the Sydney Harbour Foreshore public land and can you take photo's there? For commercial you need to gain permission from Sydney foreshore committee. Luna park you can take photos outside but not inside as its private property. Can security guards force you to delete your files or hand over your memory card/film?Obviously if you take photos of security installations, military manoeuvres or of special security lock-down zones, then duly authorised personnel can and most likely will ask you to delete photos. image deletion can only apply to general photography taken under everyday conditions (eg. at shopping centres, public parks, office parties, people walking along the street etc.) Furthermore, it is unlikely that anyone can ever compel you to erase images of people on the basis of security concerns. Images can only be deleted if there is a court order or warrant. Do you require special permission to photograph children? Generally speaking, no. Many people assume parental consent must always be obtained when photographing children. But aside from specific provisions in the Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Act 1998 (especially child protection orders arising from abuse, AVO's or custody proceedings), children are not afforded unique legislative protection when it comes to photographs, consent, privacy or defamation. As with adults you need a signed release for commercial use, but for non-commercial images — nothing. Perhaps the misconception arises from the child identity protection requirements of s.11 of the NSW Children (Criminal Proceedings) Act 1987 (which only apply to children charged with criminal offences). Maybe it's because of the under-18 consent provisions found in most Model Releases (a requirement for commercial usage only). Maybe it's just a deep cultural loathing of child pornography? Whatever the case, photographers are — within the limitations outlined in this article, in particular commercial use and voyeurism issues — perfectly at liberty photograph children as freely as any other subject. Photographing children without consent is certainly a provocative topic! Part of the reason school groups (see below) or Local Councils try to ban photography at dances, plays or sporting carnivals is to "protect children from internet pedοphiles". Likewise many of the submissions to the 2005 AG discussion paper referred to the need to "protect" children from unauthorised use of their image on websites, blogs etc. Yet until the law changes, consent for general child photography remains purely an ethical and moral issue, not a legal one. What do you understand about Commercial Use to mean? Commercial photography is probably best defined as any photography for which the photographer is paid for images rather than works of art. In this light, money could be paid for the subject of the photograph or the photograph itself. Wholesale, retail, and professional uses of photography would fall under this definition

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Business Requirements

Business Structure -Types, -Naming, -ABN, & -URL registration 4 Types of Business Entities? -Sole Trader -Partnership -Company -Trust Business name registration- Where do you go to register? ASIC Search your Business Name Availability- JEJ Photography is available on the ASIC webpage When do you need to register your business name? If you carry on a business under a trading name in Australia you will generally need to register the name with ASIC as a business name unless an exemption applies. You do not need to register a business name if you are trading or carrying on a business under your own entity name. For example, where the entity is: an individual and the business name is the individual’s name (their first name and surname) a registered company and the business name is the company’s name, or a partnership and the business name consists of all of the partners names. What is an ABN? Why do you need one? The Australian business number (ABN) is a unique 11 digit identifier that makes it easier for businesses and all levels of government to interact. Having an ABN gives your business credibility and authenticity- important for potential clients- how your business looks An ABN is not compulsory, but it does allow you to: facilitate a single Business Activity Statement (BAS) confirm your business identity to others when ordering and invoicing avoid Pay as You Go (PAYG) tax on payments you receive claim Goods and Services Tax (GST) credits claim energy grants credits obtain an Australian domain name. How do you register a domain name? You can use the WHOIS.COM to check the name availability or use the front of one of the resellers to check the availability of the domain name Christianfletcher.com.au search on whois.com Domain Name: christianfletcher.com.au Last Modified: 22-Feb-2013 03:28:01 UTC Registrar ID: PlanetDomain Registrar Name: PlanetDomain Status: ok Registrant: Christian Fletcher Photo Images Registrant ID: OTHER None given Eligibility Type: Other Eligibility Name: Christian Fletcher Photo Images Eligibility ID: WA BN 0279349E (WA) Registrant Contact ID: ID00409107-PR Registrant Contact Name: Christian Fletcher Registrant Contact Email: Visit whois.ausregistry.com.au for Web based WhoIs Important links: AuDa: Domain Name Authority Whois: Check out the owners or others who own domains Example of reseller: Netregistry Previous Tech Contact ID: ID00409107-PR Tech Contact Name: Christian Fletcher Tech Contact Email: Visit whois.ausregistry.com.au for Web based WhoIs

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Rights & Responsibilities

As a student, you have certain rights and responsibilites. As a student you have the right to: - Be treated fairly and with respect - Learn in an environment free from discrimination and harassment - Pursue educational goals in a supportive and stimulating environment - Have access to counselling - Have personal records kept private - Have access to assessment procedures and progressive results - Lodge a complaint without fear of victimisation Students also have the responsibilties to: - Treat other students and staff with respect and fairness - Look after TAFE property - Be honest in exams and assessments - Observe copyright -Meet deadlines - Observe all occupational health and safety requirements, including the wearing of protective clothing - Comply with fair and reasonable requests made of you by staff members - Observe TAFE no smoking policy in all buildings - Behave in a responsible manner while on TAFE premises - Assist the implementation of college policies (eg avoid littering, assist recycling) - Refrain from eating or drinking in classrooms (tables and chairs are available in the canteen area and seats are available in the college grounds). Employers Rights And Responsibilities: You have a right to: - ask your case manager to: review a claim if you believe that weekly payments to your worker should be stopped or reduced -Arrange for your worker to attend an examination by a recognised medical expert -Be provided copies of medical reports upon written request and ask for a report on your worker’s medical progress and incapacity for work -Take into consideration any other relevant factors -File a Notice of dispute in the Workers Compensation Tribunal to review any decision made about your worker’s claim -Let us know if you are dissatisfied with the service you have received from WorkCoverSA and/or our claims agents - Be provided with a copy of your worker’s rehabilitation and return to work plan and be included in its preparation -Seek legal representation at any time and may choose to be represented by a solicitor or an employer advocate -Lodge an application for review if you think a levy decision is unreasonable or incorrect -Be treated with dignity and respect have your cultural and ethnic practices respected be kept up to date prompt decision making (determinations). Employer has a responsibility to: -Provide a safe working environment -Provide suitable employment and be actively involved in your worker’s rehabilitation -Comply with the requirements of your worker’s rehabilitation and return to work plan (if they have one) -Keep in touch with your case manager until your worker is doing their normal work and normal hours (this includes notifying the case manager if there is any change in type of work or hours) -Not fire your worker without first giving them or the case manager at least 28 days’ notice. The Employee’s rights The employee has a right to: their entitlements under the SRC Act confidentiality access documents that relate to their claim seek a reconsideration of certain determinations Employee’s responsibilities The employee’s responsibilities include: promptly reporting to their employer the details of any accident, injury or disease that might be related to their work co-operating with their employer, case manager and rehabilitation provider to achieve a full return to work if this is appropriate Additionally, employees may be required to attend a medical appointment if arranged by Comcare or another determining authority and to notify Comcare or the determining authority of any third party action taken or change to their personal circumstances.

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Research PICA & PMA

PICA Photo Imaging Council of Australia now known as IDEA Australia are a non-profit organisation running to bring together companies of the industry to work together as one instead of against each other as a competition. They meet 3 times a year twice in Sydney and once in Melbourne for members. They have information on Industry Promotions, Lobbying and Industry statistics. Also available is a tab that you will find updated job availabilities, Business opportunities, equipment and studio/office space. To join the IDEA Australia its $500 per year with a $350 once off joining fee. IDEA is deemed important as they look for ways to bring together competition business companies of the photographic industry together to work as one. By doing this they would be trying to make the companies realise that why they rising prices and worrying about each other competition they are also forgetting the reason the business is open and the purpose of the business, which therefore is a great importance to the photographic industry. PMA Photographic Marketing Association is also a non-profit organisation that give supply information through meetings and newsletters. the information includes marketing info, statistics, advice for members depending on the topic at the time. They can provide members with legal information and also information on industrial relations through their specialized trade partners. PMA provides a number of meetings in all states and holds an annual conference bringing in wholesalers and distributers to produce their wide range of information on different topics of the meetings and conference’s. PMA runs a trial membership for $95.00 and I wasn’t able to find the actual membership fees for after the trial period. PMA help the photographic industry world-wide to achieve high business success. Also connecting business owners to a wide range of information.

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Mark Gray- An Inspiring Photographer

About Mark Gray:Mark Gray was born in Melbourne, Victoria on February 20th, 1981 to parents with Latvian, English and Irish heritage Mark Gray is one of Australia’s leading landscape photographers. With a growing list of over 80 International Awards, his work sells for up to $15,000 and is highly sought after by collectors world-wide. Mark's photographs have featured on prime-time television and are regularly published in books, magazines, newspapers, calendars and more... Mark is a completely self-taught photographer and specialises in stunning panoramic photography of fine art landscapes from Australia and beyond. Mark's open and limited edition photographs were captured with a medium format panoramic film camera which is far superior to any digital camera available and allows incredible detail to be captured. The end result is fine art photographs that can be printed extremely large, over 5 metres wide, while retaining outstanding quality and sharpness. Searching for Australian Landscape photographers I came across Mark Gray Fine Art Landscape Photography and i would have to say Mark Gray's work has inspired me to want to capture incredible panoramic landscape photographs. Mark Grays stunning panoramic photography and how he captures his photo's has influenced me. It has only been recently that i have been interested in Mark Gray's work. Mark Gray's work has motivated me to pursue landscape photography. www.markgray.com.au

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Anne Geddes- An Inspiring Photographer

Anne Geddes (13 September 1956) is an Australian-born photographer, clothing designer and businesswoman who now lives and works in New Zealand. She is known for her stylized depictions of babies and motherhood. Typical images show babies or young children dressed as fairies and fairytale creatures, flowers, or small animals. She has described herself as "a baby freak." Geddes' books have been published in 83 countries. According to Amazon.com she has sold more than 18 million books and 13 million calendars. In 1997, Cedco Publishing sold more than 1.8 million calendars and date books bearing Geddes' photography. Her debut book, Down in the Garden, made it to the New York Times Bestseller List. Her books have been translated into 23 different languages. Geddes became a photographer at age 25. She had always had an interest in babies in general, but the schools she attended did not offer photography classes. She chose babies as her subject because of her love of them. "I had seen the way children and babies were generally being photographed. It just didn't seem realistic to me that people took their children along to photographic studios all dressed in their Sunday best, photographs that didn't really show the personality of the child." Geddes believes that "emotional content is an image's most important element" and that people are drawn to her work because of its simplicity and personality. She prefers black-and-white photography to color photography. She prefers the black-and-white scheme because she feels that colour distracts from the image and the natural beauty of life Anne Geddes is my inspiration as a photographer, Anne Gedde's work in the area of babies is what has me very interested and inspired. Since early 2000's seeing Anne Geddes work being on cards,posters,or calendars attracted an interest in Anne Geddes work. I personally find Anne Geddes photography has motivated and encouraged me in the area of "babies" with her ideas. Anne Geddes has inspired me to think creatively and to dedicate my life to photographing "babies" www.annegeddes.com/

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Ken Duncan- An Inspiring Photographer

Ken Martin Duncan was born in Mildura, Victoria, on Australia's Murray River, and lived most of his early life as a city boy. He became interested in photography in his early teens after a trip to New York. After leaving school, he eventually became senior technical representative for Australia's leading photographic supply house. His particular interest with panoramic shots began when the company imported the Widelux camera, which had the ability to produce panoramic shots of his favorite landscapes. In 1981, at the age of 26, he moved to Sydney. Multi award-winning photographer Ken Duncan, is one of Australia's most gifted and prolific landscape photographers. Since establishing his own publishing company in 1992, Duncan has published in excess of 50 photographic books, the majority of which still reprint year after year. In 2009 he was awarded a Medal Of The Order Of Australia (OAM) by the Federal Government for his services to landscape photography, publishing and the arts. That same year, he received the photography industry’s highest honours – the Photo Imaging Council of Australia’s Gold Tripod award. He is also an Honorary Fellow of the Australian Institute of Professional Photography. Duncan’s skill with a camera is not limited to landscapes – he has worked on several international projects including photography for rock band Midnight Oil and commissions for National Geographic, World Vision and other agencies. In 2010, Duncan released his book, Walking in the Light, which represents highlights from his far reaching photographic journeys. It contains the stories behind each image and, for the first time ever, the technical photographic specifications for each shot. Duncan is also the face of Arts Freedom Australia, the non-profit organisation he founded with colleagues in 2004 to fight against the increasing burden of bureaucratic red tape which makes it increasingly difficult for photographers and other artists to freely pursue their artistic passion. He also gives his time to indigenous youth in the community of Haasts Bluff, 250km from Alice Springs, through his "Walk a While" foundation. The foundation was established in 2010 to empower indigenous Australians to tell their own stories through the arts. Ken Duncan would have to be one of my biggest inspirations as a photographer. From 2007 Ken Duncan's work had me inspired to take up an interest in photography and has made me want to learn more. Ken's work has inspired me to take an interest in the area of landscape photography. Ken's panoramic landscape work has been encouraging. Ken Duncan Inspires me as a photographer to be passionate about your craft and strive for excellence www.kenduncan.com

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Comparison's between AIPP & ACMP

The Australian Institute of Professional Photographers (AIPP) and the Australian Commercial and Media Photographers (ACMP) are both organisations that develop, encourage and promote professional Australian working photographers. Both organisations offer photographic skills, information sources, competitions and photographic events, ect. Focusing on the Pros and Cons joining Australia's two leading membership bodies Pros AIPP: - 50 years of experience in the photographic industry - Promotes photographers works on home page through a slide show - Different levels and categories of membership on offer: - Accredited Professional Photographer - Accredited Professional Video Producer - Professional Video Producer - Emerging Member - Student Member - Subscriber - Trade - Easy to find an Accredited Professional Photographers and Accredited Professional Video Producers on the website - Community of Photographers and Video Producers encouraging, discussing, developing and learning skills in the common interest of the photographic industry - Offers the latest products and specialised deals from their trade partners - Being mentored and having access to communicate to come of the best photographers in the industry. • Being recognised and promoted as an accredited professional photographer or video producer - Positive Impact to career: Being united, promoted and recognised as an artist linked to the AIPP, with its positive reputation - Affordable membership, as Student membership is $75pp - Opportunities to Develop: Offers to AIPP seminars and workshops at discounted member price •Educating: Access to specimen contracts and documents - All members receive electronic copies of AIPP and photographic industry magazines and publications -Easy to view the AIPP’s trade partners and sponsors -The AIPP’s website is very organised and easy to use in regards to tabs and viewing content such as events CONS AIPP: Joining as a student excludes you from joining the AIPP mentoring program. This program allows you to learn what is really important in running a successful business. Not having this opportunity is a bit sad because it doesn’t give you the little insights of what is important and something to work on. Also I can’t see any reason why I wouldn’t join this group. Membership for student photographers is reasonable. PROS ACMP: - Promotes members works on the home page slide show with “Photographer of the Day” - Promotes photographers in listings ‘Find a Photographer’ - Free online folio - Member’s forums - Discounted subscription rates (20% off) with photographic magazines (PhotoReview online & PDN) plus, free subscription to ‘Capture’ - Membership to Viscopy via the Association Agreement - Free trial of Blinkbid Shockingly, which is a bidding and invoicing software for creative professionals. If members would later like to buy the software once the trial is expired they can purchase it at a discounted rate. - Free inclusion in the Adobe Photographers directory - Adobe discounts - Copyright and legal referrals - Discounted rates to workshops, seminars and social events - Discounted rates for insurance & access to the Pro Lounge a PICA - Trampoline: a community of young photographers all with the common interest of photography, members are all at similar positions in the photographic careers. It’s a social group where young photographers can learn off each other, guest speakers and attend events CONS ACMP: - Expensive membership compared to the AIPP for students and assistants with memberships starting from $120 - Trampoline, is limited to only young photographers and not the elder generation of photographers, which limits young photographers to socialise and learn from elder photographers - ACMP only promotes their sponsors through small advertisements on some of the pages; difficultly in viewing their sponsors - Several different articles on home page which causes the page to look very ‘cluttered’ . - Membership rates are more expensive then ACMP and only 3 membership levels (Trampoline students/assistants, Trampoline Emerging Photographer, Trade Affiliates) After looking through ACMP’s website and AIPP i would consider joining ACMP as it is cheap, easily navigated and has alot of benefits that comes with being a member.