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ASMP Presents Special Citation Award to Register of Copyrights
The American Society of Media Photographers, ASMP, has presented a special citation to the Register of Copyrights, Marybeth Peters, for her “exemplary fairness to photographers” and for her courageous stand on behalf of independent creators for many years.

The award was presented to Ms. Peters by ASMP president Dave Harp at ASMP’s annual Bradshaw Leadership Conference in Aspen, Colorado, on May 5. Harp said that the ASMP gave the award to Ms. Peters for her “having shown exemplary fairness to photographers in her handling of copyright issues and for demonstrating remarkable integrity and courage in her positions taken on our behalf.” He praised her efforts on behalf of all photographers and commented that every freelance creator should applaud her for those efforts.

Recently, Ms. Peters’ opinion was quoted in the U.S. Supreme Court when the case was heard by that court in March. Justice Sandra Day O’Connor pointed out that the federal copyright office sided with the freelancers, a comment that could not have been made had Ms. Peters’ opinion not been on public record.

New Capri Album Collection
The newest innovation from Capri Album, The Mosaic Collection, is now offered in two contemporary color combinations. A chic all-black combination features blind embossed pages and mats, as well as rich black gilding; another modern look is the black mat with silver tooling and silver gilding. Information: Capri Album, (800) 666-6653, www.caprialbum.com.

Michael Ayers Honored by IPC
Each year, the IPC, the International Photographic Council, honors four photographers as represented by four different photographic associations, to be its “Photographers of the Year.” The luncheon, held at the United Nations in New York City, is timed to kick off International Professional Photographers Month.

At this year’s luncheon, held on May 15, the IPC honored Michael Ayers as one of its four photographers of the year. Past WPPI recipients include Stewart Powers and Patrick Rice. Other photographers honored at this year’s luncheon were Helen Yancy, (PPA Award), Scott Strazzante (Newspaper Press Photographers of America Award), and Michael Williamson (White House News Photographer’s Assoc. Award).

Tiffen to Market Steadicam
The Tiffen Company’s Motion Picture and Television Division recently reached an agreement with Steadicam inventor Garrett Brown to manufacture and sell the Steadicam line of manually held camera stabilizer systems. Tiffen will continue to support present Steadicam customers by distributing and servicing the existing line of products, and will also develop new products, including the Steadicam JR, a consumer-priced version of the professional Steadicams. Information: The Tiffen Company, (631) 273-2500, www.tiffen.com.

Nes Hasselblad Programs
Hasselblad USA Inc. has announced a broad series of programs targeted to the photo educational market. Marketed under the Hasselblad University banner, these initiatives cover everything from educational seminars to purchase incentives and lease programs, and include: Career Expo 2001, which offers a glimpse into the work and studios of eight of the country’s leading photographers; Hasselblad HERO Program, a purchase incentive program; and Student Financing Plan, a special lease program. Information: Hasselblad USA, (973) 227-7320.

Also new from Hasselblad: Hasselblad USA Inc. has announced a new 12-month, zero percent financing plan for qualified commercial photographers. The program is offered through Marlin Leasing Corp., a growing fund source in the industry and a specialist in the photographic market. Hasselblad Commercial Financing offers a 0% interest rate, one-page lease documents, and application approval within 24 hours. Information: Hasselblad USA, (973) 227-7320.

3Visions of Venice2 Photo Contest
Join youth and adult photographers to share your visions of Venice, California. for the second annual Visions of Venice Photo Contest. Sponsored by the Venice Arts Mecca (VAM) and the Julia Dean Photo Workshops, this contest is open to professional, amateur, and youth photographers. All photographs must be taken anywhere in Venice, California. during the year of 2001. Photographers can shoot in any manner, with any type of camera, in any medium. The three categories are Professional, Amateur and Youth (18 or younger). There will be a first place winner in each of the categories, as well as an exhibit and reception opening at the Julia Dean Photo Workshops for the top 20 photographs chosen. Prizes include: Professional Division— airfare to London; Amateur Division— airfare to any city in the U.S.; and Youth Division—a Canon camera. Deadline for Entries: January 15, 2002; Announcement of Winners: February 15, 2002. For more information call: Jim Hubbard (310) 578-1745 or Julia Dean (310) 821-0909. Julia Dean & Associates, 3111 Ocean Front Walk, Suite 102, Marina del Rey, CA 90292; www.juliadean.com.