Throughout the daylong meeting presentations were made by industry experts on subjects that are the most pertinent to the industry. Discussions centered on emerging industry tools that affect the memberships of all the groups and included metadata technical standards, image registry and on the robust protection of artist’s rights via copyright education. European associations who joined in this historic summit provided an international perspective.

As a result of the day’s dialogue, an ad hoc coalition was formed to provide greater communication and cooperation between the associations. Two working committees were established to address the issues of Orphan Works and image registries. In addition, ongoing mechanisms were created for prompt and efficient exchanges of information between the associations.

Clem Spalding, President of the American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP) reflects the spirit of the meeting “The tasks before us are quite formidable and our best hope lies with smart, committed collaboration. Let's all use this new energetic familiarity to build a better future for all of our members.”

Representatives from the following associations participated in this first-ever meeting of photo industry leaders:

Association of Photographers (AOP) (UK), Gwen Thomas
Advertising Photographers of America (APA) National, Constance Evans, Executive Director  
American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP) Eugene Mopsik, Executive Director, Victor Perlman, General Counsel, Judy Hermann, Vice President, Clem Spalding, President
American Society of Picture Professionals (ASPP) Cathy Sachs, Executive Director,  Eileen Flanagan, President, Jane Kinne, Legal Consultant
British Association of Picture Libraries & Agencies (BAPLA) Linda Royles, Director  
Coordination of European Agencies Press Stock (CEPIC) Sylvie Fodor, Director  
Editorial Photographers (EP) Brian Smith, Shawn Henry
North American Nature Photography Assoc. (NANPA) Al Seig, President , Francine Butler, Executive Director, Jane Kinne, Consultant
National Press Photographers Assoc.(NPPA) Greg Smith, Chairman, Business Practices, Tony Overman, President
Picture Archive Council of America (PACA) Cathy Aron, Executive Director, Roger Ressmeyer, President, Nancy Wolff, General Counsel
Professional Photographers of America (PPA) David Trust, CEO  
Society  for Photographic Education (SPE) Jennifer Pearson Yamashiro, Executive Director  
Stock Artists Alliance (SAA) Betsy Reid, Executive Director, David Sanger, President
Art Directors Club (ADC) Myrna Davis, Executive Director  
American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) Richard Grefe, Executive Director  
Graphic Artists Guild (GAG) Tricia McKierman, Admin. Director  
Society of Illustrators (SI) Terry Brown, Director  
Picture Licensing Universal System (PLUS) Jeff Burke, Chairman of the Board


For additional information about the day’s events and topics of discussion please contact the meeting’s facilitator, Joe LaCugna at .