Accepted into ASMP

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Date: March 11, 2005
Contact: David DeMartini (360) 551-0584

Local Photographer Joins National Society

Bremerton, Washington — Bremerton, Washington motor sports photographer David DeMartini was accepted for membership of the American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP) March 11, 2005. ASMP, established in 1944, is regarded as the leading trade association of its kind in the world. In its membership of more than 5,000 are some of the world’s greatest photographers who photograph primarily for publication in advertising, editorial, corporate/industrial, and other fields.

Executive director, Richard Weisgrau, said the ASMP promotes photographers’ rights, educates photographers in better business practices and produces business publications for photographers. “Only photographers whose work and business standards have been reviewed and approved by their peers, who must also be ASMP members, are accepted for membership,” said Weisgrau. He said that the Society has a code of ethics, which hinges on professionalism and business ethics.

According to David DeMartini, “I am thrilled and honored to be accepted by my peers as a member of the ASMP. I know that my clients in the area will benefit from my membership and that it will be an instrumental part of my growth as a photographer.” DeMartini was sponsored for membership by Eric Jacky of Boise, Idaho.

David DeMartini has been working professionally in Bremerton for five years, specializing in photography for motor sports, aviation, water sports, and nature/wildlife. He has won many awards and his work has been published in both print and digital media.

For further information can be found at www.fotoveloce.com or by calling David at (360) 551-0584. Information about the ASMP can be found on the Internet at www.asmp.org or by calling the National headquarters at (215) 451-2767.