Adobe Systems and the American Society of Media Photographers have announced a plan to launch an Adobe Photographers Directory, a listing of digital photographers right inside Adobe's creative professional products, aimed at simplying Web designers' hunt for good digital shutterbugs, the ASMP announced March 28.
ASMP General members will be the charter photographers listed in this directory, the group said in their announcement, and the Adobe directory will be searchable by geographic location and photographic specialty, including portfolio images.
"Thus," ASMP continued, "designers can quickly zero in on the best candidates for the job. And because the photographers’ experience and competence are evidenced by their membership in ASMP, designers can feel confident in the professionalism of any one they hire."
ASMP president Susan Carr said the new partnershp will mean another trusted resource for design professionals, while Adobe senior vice president for digital imaging and video Bryan Lamkin said simplicity in search was the aim.
“When creative professionals are searching for that perfect photograph that reflects their vision," Lamkin said in his own statement, "they should be able to find it within the tools they rely on most. That’s our goal with this directory.”
