FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The American Society of Media Photographer’s New York Chapter (ASMPNY) announces two new exciting industry events in its programming line up.

Photo Business New York (PBNY) will take place February 27 & 28th, 2014 at Engelman Recital Hall, Baruch College, 55 Lexington Ave, New York City.

IDEA SHARE: Innovation, Inspiration & Ideas in the Photo Industry will take place March 1st at Mason Hall, Baruch College, 17 Lexington Ave, New York City.

Both events build upon ASMP NY’s mission to provide education in better business practices and help professional photographers be successful in their business and their careers.

PBNY is a two-day seminar dedicated to the business of photography. Industry experts will provide insights into the changing landscape of the business of photography and inspire new ideas for attendees. Each day four speakers and a key-note speaker will present different topics on the business of photography.

The list of speakers is still being finalized and subject to change. But we tentative list includes:

• Stephen Mallon
• Beth Taubner
• Thomas Werner
• Frank Rocco
• Frank Meo
• Robert Heiss
• Alex Geana
• Louisa Curtis
• Chuck Fadely.

For an up to date list of speakers, please visit: http://www.pbny.org.

Idea Share is a one-day event born from photography and expanded to life, creativity, and innovation. Creative individuals who have broken barriers and innovated in their fields, overcome obstacles to success in photography and other industries will share their stories. The format of idea is a combination of short presentations, conversation breaks, and a social hour.

Idea Share is open to the general public, however the audience is primarily photographers and others in the photo industry, including gallerists, curators, and art buyers.

The list of speakers is still being finalized and subject to change. But we tentative list includes:

• Albert Watson (Photographer)
• Seth Porges (Technology Writer)
• Mary Mattingly (Visual Artist)
• Jean Miele (Photographer/Artist)
• Gail Mooney-Kelly (Photography/Motion)
• Amy Werbel (Art Historian/Author)
• Jon Levy (Digital Strategist, Founder The Influencers)
• Jessica Abo (Anchor @ NY1, Social Entrepreneur)
• Sergio Alonso Fernandez de Cordova (Entrepreneur)
• Travon Free (Writer, Actor, Comedian)

For an up to date list of speakers, please visit: http://idea-share.org.

Sponsorship Opportunities exist for both events, and provide prime opportunities to get in front of over 600 photographers, artists, gallerists, curators, and others. Please contact Salem Krieger at 212-348-5844 or at photo@salemkrieger.com for further details.

About ASMP: The American Society of Media Photographers is the premier trade association for the world’s most respected photographers. ASMP is the leader in promoting photographer’s rights, providing education in better business practices, producing business publications for photographers, and helping to connect the purchasers with professional photographers. ASMP, founded in 1944, has nearly 7,000 members and 39 chapters. It is head quartered in Philadelphia, PA. For more information please visit asmp.org.

The New York chapter of ASMP (asmpny.org) is the largest chapter of the organization with more than 900 professional photographers as its members, many of who have spent decades in the industry. ASMP NY’s reach includes 4,000 email subscribers, 3,300 Facebook users, 930 LinkedIn connections, and 1,750 Twitter followers. The May 2013 Pulse of ASMP NY survey identified its membership as having members who have been in business for an average of 17 years, and a combined spending power of $83M.

If you’d like more information about this event, or to schedule an interview with Frank Rocco, president of the ASMP NY chapter, call Jan Klier at 914-334-8093 or e-mail Jan at jan@allklier.com.