2006 ANNUAL in COLOR
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2006 ANNUAL in COLOR
The Make Money With Your Camera Magazine Annual Issue Photographer TODAY'S Web Edition - www.ifpo.net S SHOOT HOOT IIMPERSONATORS MPERSONATORS FOR CASH FOR C ASH ... FAME 2005 PARIS AIR SHOW PG 14 pg.8 GRAZER ALTSTADT-KRITERIUM BICYCLE TOUR Photo Contest Winners pg. 27 Tips for Shooting Extreme Sports 10 EASY STEPS TO EXOTIC TRAVEL AT HOME! PHOTOS Page 6 How to Use Your Press Credentials in a Foreign Country pg. 19 Learn Learn Photography Photography at at Home Home With Brian Ratty, world famous photographer and educator #3R0X - $199.95 (#3R01-3R08 bundle) 12 Hours Spanish language VHS bundle - #3R0X.ESP European PAL English version bundle - #3R0X.PAL All $199.95 each bundle. ON ASSIGNMENT SERIES brings to the amateur and beginning professional photographer the most complete, comprehensive video training series ever produced. 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Page 14 I am a member of the IFPO and have been taking pictures for over 40 years. I am also an aeronau tical engineer with over 35 years experi ence working for a major aerospace company. These two abiding interests have coincided in the past when my work involved the use of photogra phy in documenting wind tunnel tests. Over the past five years, the connection has intensified as I have attended international air shows as part of my work. Having the “heavy” gear required to shoot flying pro grams, as well as being able to shoot the very largest and smallest exhibits in the halls has gained me a regular position on the air show team. The 2005 Paris Show was my third but the first show on my own. With the help of the IFPO and Today’s Photographer Magazine it worked out very well. A Press Pass, in some ways, grants even more privileges than an Exhibitor’s Pass, and having access to the Press Center was great. However, the biggest benefit was access to the Press Photo Area out in front of the crowd packed up against the fence. It was even better than the spot on the chalet porch that I always coveted. Someone going to Paris having only experi enced American air shows would have little idea of what he had gotten into. Hopefully, my article will provide a useful introduction to this amazing field. Fred Smalley. ON THE COVER: Elvis II By Dennis Hodges IFPO Paris Air Show By Fred Smalley IFPO Grazer Altstadt-Kriterium Bicycle Tour By Robin “Rob” Roberts IFPO Page 21 Chicago: The City of Festivals “I covered the largest free Blues Festival in the World” Tom Smorch Contents 6 8 10 Steps to Exotic Travel Photography By Michael Hanyecz Shoot Tribute Artists for Cash By Dennis Hodges 14 Tips for Shooting International Air Shows By Fred Smalley 19 Using Press Credentials in a Foreign Country By Robin “Rob” Roberts 33 Can You Buy the Digital Camera You Need? 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Send advertising and editorial correspondence to: Today’s Photographer Magazine, P.O. Box 777, Lewisville, NC 27023-0777 USA. One year subscription in USA and possessions, $21; Canada, $27; all other countries, $36; cash orders only payable in U.S. currency. Please send change of address forms as well as subscription correspondence to Today’s Photographer Magazine, P.O. Box 777, Lewisville, NC 27023-0777 USA. Allow at least six weeks for the change of address to become effective. COPYRIGHT AMERICAN IMAGE, INC., ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 4 I WAS ABLE TO GET ACCESS TO ALL THE CONCERTS I WANTED TO PHOTOGRAPH. Photo Contests IFPO CORRESPONDENT PHOTOGRAPHERS Kwon Moon Auk, Inchon City, Korea Keith Cephus, Virginia Beach, VA Francis J. Dean, Kastrup, Denmark Elliot L. Doering, Milwaukee, WI Michael I. Hanyecz, Calabasas, CA Dennis Hodges, Kansas City, MO Kendall Krebs, Pella, IA Ilya Moshenskiy, Redmond, WA Dennis Stephens, Jamaica, West Indies Volume 21, Number 1 2006 ANNUAL ISSUE Today's Photographer International Web Edition Today’s Photographer International AMERICAN IMAGE PRESS 6495 SHALLOWFORD ROAD LEWISVILLE, NC 27023 (336) 945-9867 FAX (336) 945-3711 17 30 10 11 12 22 18 48 MAGAZINE STAFF Publisher: Jack M. Gallimore Editor in Chief: Vonda H. Blackburn Editorial: Cass Kerrington Ray Bream Operations Staff: Annette Blackburn Eloise Brinegar Debbie Cofer Editors at large: Dennis Hodges Kendall K. 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First, you must remember that each of us has a unique look at the world that surrounds us. In the same image we often see many different things. This unique point of view that we present through our photographs brings people closer to share the experience of beauty and love or sadness and even despair that we see and feel. “But where is the market?” you are thinking. Simply go to a newsstand and look at the sheer quantity of the magazines; there are many dozens of travel and photography magazines on the shelves. Multiply this by at least 50 countries and you will have an idea of the magnitude of the number of pages the editors have to fill every month with something exotic and unusual for their readers. If you set a 6 careful plan, you can get a fair share of your photos into those pages. But you must plan -- and follow through. Most unforeseen problems can be prevented by careful preparation. And remember -- the exposure time of a bad photo is probably the exact 1/125th second as a great one! The difference is that the great one is preceded by months of preparation and maybe years of experience. So in preparing for a photo trip I use the following guidelines and follow them faithfully: 1. Have a clear objective for the trip. Will it be a vacation on the beach where you might take some photos to jog your memories in 15 years? Or will the trip truly be for making photos? If the trip is dedicated to making photos, research your destination carefully. Browse magazines, internet articles and travel guides. Study other photographers’ work -- this can often light up your own imagination. 2. Make travel arrangements early. If it is an out of way destination you Today's Photographer International Web Edition need even more time to prepare. First check to see if you need a visa to your destination or any side trip you might make. If your destination is frequented by tourists, you may have to make arrangements early to get hotels and airline tickets at special prices. 3. Plan the amount of film you will use and buy it at home. In out of way places the film you use might not be available or could be out of date and definitely will cost more. Make sure you pack film for a “hand check” at the airports in a see-through zip bag. Today’s stronger security X-ray machines might ruin your precious pictures. If you use digital, have enough memory cards with you. Be careful about a stray electromagnetic noise that can zap your data on memory cards. I double back-up my pictures, once on a small, portable no computer needed CD burner and once into my iPod Photo. Both are readily available. Buy a special metal, not plastic, memory card www.ifpo.net To Exotic Travel Photography Photos and Text by Michael Hanyecz IFPO, Calabases, California A photo is worth a thousand words, but make those that only need one,“Wow!” storage box and carry in your hand luggage. Each memory card should have a large number on it, and you should keep track of what photos are on which cards. Metal protects the cards better against damage, both physical and X-ray, or electromagnetic interference. 4. The key to your success in a far away place depends on your gear. Before the trip is the best time to thoroughly check your equipment. Pack efficiently, but remember, sometimes less is more. A tripod or a bean bag can be helpful many times. I use a large wheeled Tamrac bag, which can convert to a backpack. Before buying a new one, check airline regulations for www.ifpo.net size. Overseas, most airlines are stricter with carry-on size than in the U.S. Often your checked in baggage weight allowance will be reduced by the weight of your carry-on. Don’t forget to pack a smaller camera bag to use when you reach your destination. 5. Plan to take enough batteries with you. Most cameras rely on a battery source for power. If you use one of the more common types of battery, change to a Li-Ion rather than the more common alkaline. Li-Ion is lighter and can last up to seven times longer. If your battery is rechargeable, then be extra careful for unseen problems. Make sure your charger is worldwide voltage and has the right plug converter for your destination country. In addition to AC charger I always take a car charger, just in case. Most cars around the world have a 12 volt DC cigarette lighter that might save that special shot in the middle of the jungle. If your destination is a cold place, be aware that the batteries might work with only 30% of their rated power output, so have enough spares. 6. Plan in advance for the shots you want to make -- yes make! Do not take photos, make them! Make them filled with life, light and smiles. Make them jump off the page. One of my teachers told me Continued on page 26 Web Edition Today's Photographer International 7 Shoot Tribute Artists for CASH BY DENNIS HODGES IFPO, KANSAS CITY, MO TRIBUTE ARTISTS NEED PHOTOS ... MAYBE EVEN MORE THAN THE STARS THEY IMPERSONATE. ELVIS II (TOP LEFT) IN HIS AUTHENTIC RED JUMPSUIT. HONKY, HANK WILLIAMS SR. IMPERSONATOR, (TOP RIGHT) TAKES ON THE CHARACTER OF THE LEDENDARY COUNTRY MUSIC STAR. SHANIA OF K ANSAS C ITY (ABOVE RIGHT) ALTHOUGH A STAR IN HER OWN RIGHT IS A BONA FIDE S HANIA TWAIN TRIBUTE ARTIST. THE K ING MEETS IFPO MEMBER CHARLIE HORTSMANN AT THE AIRLINE HISTORY MUSEUM IN KANSAS CITY. PHOTOS © 2005 DENNIS HODGES IFPO If you are looking for opportunities to make money with your camera, check out the look-a-like entertainers. Elvis look-a-likes are everywhere and are a huge business. Others imitators are also big such as those who impersonate Shania Twain and other famous entertainers. So how do you make this work? Think about it. All of the baby boomers knew and loved Elvis. Now Elvis Presley Enterprises is introducing him to the X Generation. Forbes magazine recently named Elvis the most successful and highest earning deceased artist ever. Over 600,000 fans visit Graceland annually. Elvis Presley Enterprises is involved in a worldwide licensing program, merchandising, music publishing, television, film, video and internet projects. They will be coming out with everything from Elvis Presley Jeans to 8 Today's Photographer International Web Edition having his picture on beer bottles. As you can see they will be spending thousands of dollars on advertising and promotions. And they need photographers to make that work. The American public has an obsession with nostalgia which breeds the market for the look-a-likes to succeed. No one knows how many Elvis impersonator's there are in the USA but the number is humongous and grows daily even world wide. These performers are always looking for promotional pictures and publicity. Since most of us never had the chance to take pictures of the King, now is our chance to work with a look alike. Elvis II is a singer, entertainer and performer from Kansas City, Missouri. He sings with the Dream Sensations & The Thunderbolt Band and shows up for parades and other public events. He was www.ifpo.net ...... and FAME THE KING LIVES ON... Elvis II and Shania of Kansas City interviewed by CBS television on the day they aired the Elvis movie made for TV. He has done print, promotional advertising and TV commercials for various companies including the Airline History Museum. The museum owns one of the last three Lockheed Constellation airplanes (a Connie) that is still in existence which makes it very news worthy. Another look-a-like of of the country music entertainer Shania Twain is Shania of Kansas City. This Shania has just finished a reality show Chasing the Dream. She also competes in figure body building and swimsuit competitions. She has been published in Ballie’s M a g a z i n e, Tweeze magazine, Natural Muscle magazine and was a pin-up model for a 1940 type independent film. She’s done promotional work for NASCAR, Dove, Vaseline, Suave and was an Axe Angel for Axe Cologne for men. She is also a great stage performer. Shania is not shy. She has been in front of the camera more times than she can remember and loves every minute of it. She is great to www.ifpo.net work with because she understands the need for those great new photos that will land her next assignment or promotional tour. She’s a photographer’s dream to shoot. The point to all of this information is the simple fact that each of these situations is an excellent opportunity for an assertive photographer to make money while building a reputation. Pause and consider all of the businesses and corporations that these two celebrities have worked for that I know about. It is obvious that they can be the link for me to these potential major clients. Bottom line is you can make money having fun with what you love to do and make connections to important clients for future assignments. And if you are lucky enough to team up with a hard working, serious Elvis II type, you can be creative while experiencing the songs of the Rock & Roll legend that started a phenomenon that is still being celebrated today and will possibly live forever! 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Today's Photographer International Web Edition Official IFPO Guide #210A Gain access to PRESS boxes, sidelines, and locker rooms. GET admitted to concerts, get front row and backstage passes. Get to political, hostile, disaster, accident, and crime scenes, how to work with the police and others including foreign embassies. Learn to attend celebrity events and press conferences for politics, sports, business, pageants, and ceremonies. www.ifpo.net By Solomon Baker IFPO, Hackensack, NJ Covering the New York Liberty of the WNBA season after season is challenging and rewarding. Although I am a veteran sports photographer with multiple media outlets, I still have to coordinate my assignments through my editor at Today’s Photographer Magazine and the New York Liberty press office. The 2005 season seemed very promising for Liberty until their All-Star Center Ann Wauters suffered a hand injury just one game short of the playoffs. 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THE SUN’S NYKESHA SALES DRIVES AROUND CRYSTAL ROBINSON FOR 2 POINTS. ©SOLOMAN B AKER IFPO Web Edition Today's Photographer International 13 In tern ation a l A ir S how s : Not your hometown Sunday afternoon shooting experience By Fred Smalley, IFPO, Florissant, Missouri First air show appearance of the Airbus A380 at the 2005 Paris Air Show ©2005 Fred Smalley editor of Todays Photographer, and my press pass arrived in early May. The press pass is particularly useful at Paris, as it allows entry from 7:00am to 7:00pm and use of the press facilities. A normal Trade Visitor’s pass only covers the normal hours of the show from 9:30 to 6:00. In addition, the press photo area at Paris is in a prime location near the South end of the runway, in front of the President’s Chalet. On the opening day, things went fairly smoothly. The airport-level security screening was thorough, but efficient. The flight demonstrations didn’t start until noon, so I had time for a pass down the static display line. At the far end, Boeing and Airbus were symbolically glowering at each other with the new A380 parked across from a Boeing 747. I got a good shot for a Boeing-Airbus story and, by the way, the two airplanes were never again parked in that position. An important lesson for air show work is to get everything you can the first day. By the time I got back to the Press Center, the opening ceremony was about to begin. The President of France was the guest of honor, surrounded by his entourage and a large TV and photo press contingent. I was able to get a clear shot as the president was walking through the Dassault exhibit to ceremonially unveil the mock-up of Folding rescue boat carried by the Bombardier CL415 Most of us think of an air show as a day at the local airport or military base where there will be some airplanes on display and a flying show. Major international air shows are very different affairs. There are “public days” over the weekend that draw huge crowds, but the real show goes on during the “trade days” through the workweek. An international air show, like the Paris “Salon”, Singapore’s Asian Aerospace, or Farnborough International is an aerospace trade show where millions of dollars of business is being done. These shows present the full range of aerospace systems and everything needed to build, operate, and support them. Reporting on this vast display is much more than taking pictures of the daily flying program. I will use my experience at the Paris Air Show in June 2005 to illustrate what goes on. Well before the show, a request must be sent to the organizers for press accreditation. Vonda Blackburn sent in the required form over her signature as 14 ©2005 Fred Smalley Today's Photographer International Web Edition the new Neuron UCAV. The flying display ran from noon until five. The first public appearance of the Airbus A380 was a must for this show, and it took place at the very beginning of the show. The general rule about shooting the first day is particularly important when it comes to the flying display. There are usually special opening day features for the visiting dignitaries. Also, things can fail and an airplane won’t fly again at the show. It also provides a first look at the flying routines, so if something doesn’t work out, there will be opportunities later in the week to return better prepared. It is important to pick up and read the show dailies -- publications produced at all of the major shows, covering events at the show. As you arrive each morning, young people meet you at the gate thrusting these magazines into your hands. Take all of them! Do your best to read them during the President Chirac with Dassault executives at the Paris Air Show ©2005 Fred Smalley when. If you can’t read them at the show, they are worth taking home. The articles will explain the background and provide details on many of the exhibits at the show. The Press Center is another of the useful benefits of press accreditation at Paris. It is ideally located on the static display line near the exhibit halls. A room is provided for “independent” reporters, equipped with a number of computers, telephones, a fax machine and a copier. If you have your own laptop, free wireless Internet access is available. One of the fascinating things about the big international shows is that literally everything required to design, build, and maintain modern aircraft is on display. Components range from forgings to bolts and rivets to gigantic turbofan engines. For military aircraft, there are firms selling advanced weapon systems. For the airlines, the latest concepts in luxury seating are on display. Maintenance and overhaul services are offered. The material provided at the various displays is free, but it is essential to have business cards if you want more than the most basic product information or to talk with someone about specific issues. For the press, it establishes “serious” intent. The card justifies giving out the more complete data package or the “press kit” that is not made available to the casual visitor. The chalets are private areas where the exhibitors meet and entertain their customers. The large companies also have “press chalets” where they hold their smaller press briefings and provide facilities for interviews. The press chalet is also where media representatives can pick up the company press kit, and product information packages. This is another place where the press pass is essential to get past the very polite gentlemen wearing dark suits and earphones who mind the door. As an example, the people at Bombardier provided a variety of material and told me about a photo opportunity out on the static line Wednesday afternoon. When I arrived at the Bombardier display, I was the only one interested in the CL415 water bomber, so I got www.ifpo.net the “deluxe” tour. This included a demonstartion of the unique folding rescue boat and being able to take pictures inside the plane, where I met the president of the division. He gave me an appreciation for the highly specialized business of aerial firefighting—priceless background material. Thursday was the last Trade Day and the weather was clear. Since it was my The latest concept for first-class seating on display at the last day at the show, there 2005 Paris Air Show. ©2005 Fred Smalley were pictures I needed to The end of the show is always a pick up in the flying show. I was able combination of relief and regret. It’s to get some high angle shots of the good to be able to rest, but there are A380 from the balcony of the Airbus always things that are missed. Paris is Press Chalet in the early morning, and the “greatest (air) show on Earth”- by I finally got over to the Espace Galileo far the biggest and most comprehenrecreational aviation area out behind sive of the major international air Hall 5. Those two places were, literal- shows, with more exhibitors from ly, at the opposite ends of the show— more countries than any other. over a mile apart. The end of the show is also the It was a relief to get to the press beginning of the real work. There were photo area after having been on the 1,731 photos to sort, articles to write run all morning. This time, I was at the and “trophy” pictures to process that fence and ready when the fighters took will keep me busy for a long time. off from the other end of the runway. I I hope this article provides some flashot some nice close-ups of the vast vor of what it’s like to cover a major A380 as it seemed to waddle by with international air show. It is a great its flaps down. The A380 had come up experience, but very different from from the other side of the field on what most of us have seen in the US. Monday. I also got my first chance to There are opportunities for pictures of shoot the gorgeous Lockheed Constel- aircraft, as in the domestic shows, but lation that didn’t fly its qualifications there is also much more at these great aerospace trade shows. ! until after Monday’s show. BOEING AND AIRBUS WERE SYMBOLICALLY GLOWERING AT EACH OTHER WITH THE NEW ACROSS FROM A BOEING 747. ©2005 Fred Smalley A380 PARKED Web Edition Today's Photographer International 15 FOR 1. YOU GET THE PICTURES YOU’VE ALWAYS WANTED FROM THE SUBJECTS YOU'VE ALWAYS WANTED TO SHOOT. The credentials give you the confidence to shoot and gives your subjects the confidence in you. 2. 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Be sure to add the Stock Gallery URL (www.ifpo.net/stock) to your business cards, letterhead and all your promotional material. mail to: Visa/MasterCard/American Express/Optima Card # expiration date IFPO PO Box 777, Lewisville NC 27023-0777 FOR EACH PHOTO: (make as many copies as you need) INFORMATION PHOTO INFORMATION PHOTO INFORMATION PHOTO (complete 1 for each photo) (complete 1 for each photo) (complete 1 for each photo) Image #________-_________ Image #________-_________ Image #________-_________ (your IFPO membership I.D.# followed by a 5-character code provided by you that identifies your picture) (your IFPO membership I.D.# followed by a 5-character code provided by you that identifies your picture) (your IFPO membership I.D.# followed by a 5-character code provided by you that identifies your picture) photo title ____________________________________ subject _______________________________________ photo title ____________________________________ subject _______________________________________ photo title ____________________________________ subject _______________________________________ price price price 18 (or print ”CALL”) ___________________________ (or print ”CALL”) ___________________________ Today's Photographer International Web Edition (or print ”CALL”) ___________________________ www.ifpo.net THE R OMAN CULTURAL FESTIVAL IN WAGNA , AUSTRIA CHARIOTT RACING ©2004 ROBIN "ROB" ROBERTS How To Use Your Press Credentials in a Foreign Country By Robin "Rob" Roberts IFPO, Lakewood, WA Traveling to a foreign place often experience. But sometimes we stum- the press area, I debated whether or provides us with an opportunity to ble on to events during a trip. That not to try to get in because it didn’t seem to be a very good vantage point. take those fabulous photos we normal- happened to me. One evening shortly after I arrived Meanwhile I had noticed that many of ly wouldn't take; however, we must be prepared. So when you go don't forget in Austria my cousin, who is a big fan the government buildings were closed to take along your IFPO press creden- of Lance Armstrong, told me that 3 of for the event. One had a guard outside. tials -- even if you have no plans to the top 10 finishers from Tour de I slowly made my way to him, introFrance where going to be in Graz duced myself, presented my press pass use them! In the summer of 2004 I visited rel- about 30 minutes away for the Alt- and general letter of assignment from atives in Austria. Before leaving I stadt-Kriterium -- the next day! He Today's Photographer. He didn't speak or read English but found out that the town of Wagna, had to work so I decided to go and test was impressed with my ability to which was built on top of an old my press credentials. When I arrived in Graz all I had to speak German. He also recognized Roman City called Flavia Solva from circa 70 AD, was going to host a do was follow the crowd to find the press credentials. He informed me, in Roman cultural festival that year. Prior event. There were already walls of German of course, that the building to leaving for Austria I contacted them people lining the cordoned off streets was closed with everyone gone because of the bicycle race and also it and was granted full access to the fes- which were now the race course. Security was tight. When I located was vacation season. But he asked me tival which turned into a wonderful CONTINUED ON PAGE 38 GRAZER ALTSTADT-KRITERIUM BICYCLE TOUR BEFORE THE RACE INTERVIEW A FAN’S HANDSHAKE SAYS IT ALL. GERMAN JAN ULRICH (BOTTOM) CROSSES THE FINISH LINE FIRST. ©2004 ROBIN "ROB" ROBERTS www.ifpo.net GERMAN JAN ULRICH (#1) FLANKED ON THE LEFT BY AUSTRIAN CHAMP ANDREAS KLODEN (#2) AND ON THE RIGHT BY FELLOW GERMAN CHAMP GEORG TOTSCHNIG (#4). ALL THREE WERE AMONG THE TOP 10 FINISHERS OF TOUR DE FRANCE JUST A FEW WEEKS EARLIER. ©2004 ROBIN "ROB" ROBERTS Web Edition Today's Photographer International 19 now you can publish your photos on the exclusive The HOME PAGE Program is like a complete photographer’s PORTFOLIO, RESUME and ADVERTISING BILLBOARD on the Internet. It can contain complete biographical information, contact information, PUBLISHED or AWARDED photos, or other CURRENT photos that you want to represent you. Your HOME PAGE will have a unique address (called a URL) much like your mailing address that you can put on your business cards or other promotional materials you distribute to potential clients. Clients can then view your portfolio and read your accomplishment facts ON-LINE any time they wish from ANYWHERE in the WORLD! contact information: TERMS AND CONDITIONS Credit Card Orders: when you submit your Home Page materials, your credit card will be billed for the set-up fee only. Then your credit card will be billed monthly on the first of the month beginning with the first FULL month your your Home Page is ON-LINE. Your first partial month is FREE! Minimum 12month committment required. After 12 months, monthly charges will continue until member cancels with a 30-day notice. Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Optima accepted. Checks or Money Orders: when you submit your Home Page materials, enclose a check or money order for the amount of the set-up fee PLUS 119.70, the first six months of the monthly fee. You will then be billed at 6 month intervals. to be published on your web-site name IFPO Member # business name (optional) address city, state, zip, country I agree to the above terms and conditions. I enclose my photos: #HP31, up to15 photos, set-up fee $49.00 and monthly fee: $19.95 phone/fax #HP32, up to 30 photos, set-up fee $99.00 and monthly fee: $19.95 email, other signature IMPORTANT: Allow 30 days for IFPO personnel to scan your images and create your Home Page. Be sure to add your Home Page URL (www.aipress.com/~yourname) to your business cards, letterhead and all your promotional material. mail to: Visa/MasterCard/American Express/Optima Card # expiration date IFPO PO Box 777, Lewisville NC 27023-0777 If convenient, look at other homepages on our Top-Photographers web-site for ideas. Links to Top-Photographers are on our main home page at www.aipress.com. A good example site is: http://www.ifpo.net/~ellefsen HOME PAGE information guidelines CONTACT INFORMATION you wish to appear on your Home Page. Memberships, Associations, Publishing Credits, Prizes or Awards. MOTTO, SLOGAN or Describe Your Specialty (ie: on-location child photography). Accomplishments, Assignments, current Projects and Career Objectives in photography Send b/w or color prints or 35mm slides. Number your pictures or slides. Include a printed or typed list of your pictures with a title or caption for each one. Be sure to put your member# on each photo or slide. Model releases are required for any photos that have human subjects that are not in the public domain. If you want your photos returned, enclose a self addressed mailer with correct postage. At minimum, we require contact information along with photos with titles to create your Home Page. We will assign you an Internet U.R.L. (internet address) in this form: http://www.ifpo.net/~yourname. U.R.L.’s are all lower case and have no spaces. Please include any suggestions for “yourname.” Avoid long strings of characters like “millersphotographyandvideographics”. Use names like “paulmiller” or millerphoto.” Be sure to print your U.R.L. on your business cards, letterhead, etc. This Home Page is your internet portfolio, and you want as many people to visit as possible. 20 Today's Photographer International Web Edition www.ifpo.net On Assignment: Concert Photography: How I covered the resurrection of the 80’s Hair Bands By William Simpson IFPO Broomfield, Colorado THE 80’S HAIR BAND REUNIONS TOM KEIFER OF CINDERELLA (ABOVE LEFT) FEEDS OFF THE ENERGY OF THE CROWD. JEFF KEITH OF TESLA (CENTER) LIKES ST. JAMES OF WARRANT SINGS THE POWER BALLADS FROM THE HEART. While I was wondering what to do over the summer of 2005, after my family left on a 1,200-mile journey to visit our families, I noticed in the newspaper that it was the summer for the 80’s Hair Band reunions. I had seen these bands years ago but what if I could see them again ... this time from the foot of the stage as a press photographer? I began calling clubs and promoters. With my press credentials backed up by the editorial staff at Today’s Pho tographers Magazine and American International News Service, I was able Canadian Country Music Awards By Randy Roy IFPO Coquitlan, BC to get access to all the concerts I wanted to photograph. I was also able to work next to experienced press photographers, which is always a great experience and one of the best ways to learn. My whole summer was spent going from one concert to another. I saw Motley Crue, Cinderella, RATT, Quiet Riot, Warrant, Tesla and others. I had full access to the performers, including sound checks, photo pit or front row at the concerts as well as the “meet and greets”. They were all older but they still put on great concerts. WHAT HE SEES IN THE AUDIENCE. JAMIE BACKED UP BY TODAY’S PHOTOGRAPHERS MAGAZINE AND AI NEWS SERVICE, I WAS ABLE TO GET ACCESS TO ALL THE CONCERTS I WANTED TO PHOTOGRAPH. WILLIAM SIMPSON Photographing rock bands is something I have wanted to do for a long time. Thanks to the IFPO press program I have been published and built my reputation around town as a concert photographer, while having a great time doing it. ! Chicago: The Largest Free Blues Festival in the World By Tom Smorch IFPO, Mt. Prospect, IL GRANT PARK 2005 Chicago is the City of Festivals. Beginning in May and continuing throughout the summer are the WALKED AWAY WITH Celtic, Gospel, Soul, Latin, Country, THE MALE ARTIST Blues and Jazz Festivals. My OF THE YEAR AWARD AT THE 2005 favorite, The Blues celebrated its 22nd year in 2005. The festi CCMA CEREMONY. vals are organized by the Mayor’s Office of Special Events. ! COUNTRY MUSIC ENTERTAINER GEORGE CANYON ©2005 Randy Roy DAVID “HONEYBOY” EDWARDS CELEBRATED HIS 90TH BIRTHDAY AT THE 2005 EVENT. ©2005 TOM SMORCH Sports: I Succeeded on My Very First Assignment By Steve Vukasovic IFPO, Naperville, Illinois THE COMPETITORS: BOBBY LABONTE AND DALE EARNHARDT JR AT CHICAGOLAND SPEEDWAY. ©2005 STEVE VUKASOVIC In April 2005 I joined the IFPO. With my Press credentials I covered the AMA Suzuki Superbike event at Road America, a NASCAR R ace at the Chicagoland Speedway plus Continued on page 40 www.ifpo.net Web Edition Today's Photographer International 21 SURVIVAL GEAR BREAKING NEWS CHASE kit! WHAT YOU GET WHAT IS IT? The Pursuit Package: The Breaking News Chase Kit is composed of three vital parts. The Pursuit Package gets you on the scene; the Action Package gives what you need at the scene; the Instant Response Package gets your news story to the right news outlet instantly. • Three (3) fully assembled laminated NEWS REPORTER accreditation ID’s each with your name and Assignment Verification Code. They are custom made to use with your current Press Passport, Press Badge and Press Wallet I.D. Card. • The Pursuit Guide prepares you to gather, record and distribute breaking news stories. WHO CAN GET IT 1. If you are an IFPO member with the Press Passport, Press Credentials or both, YOU QUALIFY and may order the Breaking News Chase Kit. 2. If you are an IFPO member, but not yet a member of the press program, TO QUALIFY you must order one of the press programs (page 10 & 11) before or at the same time you order the Chase Kit. The Action Package: • Action Scene Reporters Log • New Client Hot Sheets • Accident Report Forms • Quick Response Information Forms The Instant Response Package: • A Field Directory of HOT contacts. • 3 Quick Step Releases • Instant Reporter’s Delivery Forms • Rights to Use Contract & Fee Contracts All forms include reproduction rights so you Accreditation Certificate The following Correspondent Photographer has met all standards and requirements to receive full accreditation as a NEWS REPORTER John Q. Smith Assignment Verification Code: 00001SMI The following Correspondent Photographer has met all standards and requirements to receive full accreditation as a NEWS REPORTER John Q. Smith Assignment Verification Code: 00001SMI The following Correspondent Photographer has met all standards and requirements to receive full accreditation as a NEWS REPORTER Accredited: January 14, 1998 John Q. Smith Assignment Verification Code: 00001SMI Accredited: January 14, 1998 Fits in wallet with 402A press wallet card (pg 21). AMERICAN IMAGE PRESS www.aipress.com/news.html Fits inside 408A passport. (pg 20). ™ #451B - $39.95 ACTION Package INSTANT PURSUIT RESPONSE Package Package CHASE kit ™ CHASE kit ™ CHASE kit ™ Forms Masters: Reporter's Log & Evaluation Accident Report Client Hot Sheets & Notification Quick Response News Log News Event Checkpoint List Daily Action Planner Hot Local Contacts Quick Response Labs Field Directory Notes Quick Step Publication Release Quick Step Model Release Quick Step Property Release Instant News Report Rights to Publish Agreement CHASE kit 22 What is a Chase photographer; what do they chase? Will the Chase Kit be recognized? Accreditation Certificate Accreditation Certificate www.aipress.com/news.html January 14, 1998 You DO NOT. The Chase Kit was simply desig ned to make the break in g NEWS REPORTER’S job easy. 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The breaking news stories themselves need to go to daily newspapers and wire services. How do I find out if a newspaper or TV station can use my news photos? Let’s use an auto accident as an example. You have photographed the wreck and are leaving the scene without having seen any other photographers or news teams. Pick up the nearest phone (using the numbers listed in your Reporter’s Field Directory) to notify news agencies that photos of the accident are available even though the film has not been pro cessed . Breaking news is HOT and should be reported immediately. ™ ORDER TOLL FREE 7 days 1-800-654-9557 ORDER FORM on page 47 H OW THE BUSINESS OF PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY Revised Edition Learn everything you need to know about opening and operating a successful portrait studio. Includes comprehensive sections on both business and photographic techniques. 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Occasionally, a little fill flash will add dramatic light to your shot. If you have a digital camera it will be easy to check the results instantly and if necessary “make” the shot again. 8. Be sensitive to people’s aversion to photography where local custom might be different than what you are used to at home. When you first arrive, take some photos of the local buildings, landscapes etc, so you can later place the people into the story. Of all the various subjects, people reliably make the best photos. Unless local clothes, costumes or uniforms are important do not take pictures of the whole body. Instead, focus on the face. Start with the eyes and mouth and work out until you have just enough to show the individual’s character and emotion. Don’t be afraid to crop tightly. By placing the sun behind you and slightly to one side, you will have light shining on the subject’s face and the shadows will give depth. 9. In overcast days use your fill flash. Use a long lens so you will not overwhelm your subject. I like my 80-200mm lens and use it with a wide aperture to localize the sharpness on my subject. Center the picture on his or her eyes. Use a background that will not interfere with 26 your subject. Again remember to shoot in the warm golden colors of “the magic hours” of early morning and late afternoon. Once you have a few shots, and if you have a digital camera with an LCD, show your photos to the subject. Creating a connection between you and your subject enables him or her to relax and then you can take even better shots. 10.Go with an open mind, pack a new set of eyes and expect the unexpected. Digital cameras have certain advantages over film cameras. You can be sure right on the spot that the photo you made is right. Digital will work in almost all light conditions. You can change the white balance to the existing conditions, in many cases, just by pressing a button and check the results instantly. In exotic or not so exotic travel photography you go to a destination, sometimes literally at the end of the world, where you know you will never go again. So try different things in making the shot. Add flash, make a longer exposure, experiment and check your results. Invariably you will learn from your mistakes more than from your successes. Finally, don’t forget to take some self portraits that will put you squarely into the middle of the action and can be the subject of endless stories for years to come. The fact that you are reading this magazine is proof that you want to be a better photographer and are looking for ways to make money with your photos. Most photographers, at least the ones I have met, like to travel and do take photos during their trips. The only logical step is to combine these two pleasurable activities and start making money from those trips. To further understand exotic travel photography, step out of your usual box and think differently. It is not at all necessary for you to travel 10,000 miles to capture an exotic shot. Usually what is exotic for one per- Today's Photographer International Web Edition son is everyday, common occurrences and surroundings for others somewhere. For example when you go to an upscale hotel in Bali, Indonesia, you may see a show of Balinese Exotic Dancers once a week and a few days later Balinese Musicians. If you stay longer, you may see a show repeated. This is an everyday job for performers who go from hotel to hotel on the same day every week. So rather than jumping on an airplane, spending 2-3 weeks in a far away land in search of an exotic dancer or a Camel Fair look around you. What do you have locally that would be considered exotic by someone living in a far-away land? Mardi Gras? A Cattle Drive? A Bluegrass or Jazz Festival? The Superbowl? A Tractor Pull? Get the picture? If you live in Arizona, Sedona, the Grand Canyon, the hidden canyons, Lake Powell, Cathedral Rock and many more would be fascinating pictures and stories for readers on another continent. The Great Lakes, or the beauty of Montana, the historical buildings in Boston or Washington, D.C., Big Sur and the majestic redwoods in Northern California, the Excalibur Hotel, the Venetian and the new Wynn in Las Vegas are all sites that interest foreign readers. With a little creativity and planning you can master the techniques of Exotic photography -- at home. Sign up for a photography seminar or buy some of the excellent videos in this magazine. Then go out and take your own beautiful, unusual, strange and yes, EXOTIC photos. Then take aim at the foreign photo magazines and submit your photos. If you have a web site, publish your photos on it, if not I would strongly recommend that you sign up with Today’s Photographer Stock Gallery. So many editors, agencies and magazines are searching for new pictures, angles and photographers. Search the web to find them. Then conquer their readers. It can be done. ! www.ifpo.net Coolin’ August Winner ©2005 Bobby Samuels IFPO, Los Angeles, California Nikon N80. Other technical data not available. Editorial Submission CHECKLIST ❏ ❏ USE THIS FORM to submit ARTICLES, PHOTOS, and TIPS to be considered for publication in Today's Photographer. USE THIS FORM and follow these guidelines to make sure your submission package is complete. LOOK AT THE MAGAZINE!! When you look at examples of what is actually published in the magazine, it's like looking at the test answers before taking the test!! HOW TO SUCCEED is what we are all about! How to make money, gain access and get published. How did you get the celebrity to let you get the picture. How did you get the model to pose for you. What surprise barriers were you able to overcome? How did you get those death defying pictures right from your car window? INSPIRATION is the word our readers use most to describe the magazine and it's content! Have you had some success with your camera or an idea that would inspire others? SELDOM SHOOTERS: So you only picked up your camera once or twice in the past few years, shot a lot of film for an afternoon or a week, then let it get away from you. What was so important that caused you to pick your camera up? Family reunion? Your kid's big soccer game? Beach trip of a lifetime? Favorite group finally came to town in concert? House down the street caught fire? 2 weeks in Yellowstone? Big celebration at work? DIFFERENT DRUMMERS: Maybe you have a story with a different slant — submit it. You may inspire us to expand our editorial range. Consider and editorial submission even if you have never made a one before. 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The program gives photographers three effective ways to make money immediately and get immediate exposure for their newly discovered models: BE YOUR OWN BOSS SHOOT GLAMOUR PHOTOS for CASH FULL TIME or PART TIME at HOME - STUDIO or ON-LOCATION complete, instructions to get started making money with or without a studio. Hundreds of models have been recruited over the years by IFPO member photographers. Consultants may experience dramatic increases in their incomes as a result of the IFPO New Discoveries program; first, by photographing aspiring new models’ portfolios, then by providing access to the IFPO New Discoveries internet site. Consultants who do not recruit models for IFPO are able to attract all the models they need for their other photography interests! AMATEUR MODELS New “amateur” models discovered by consultants have starred in major video productions, auditioned for prime time TV shows, and participated in fashion, photography, and promotional assignments too numerous to name. Many photographers have used Model Consulting as a springboard to launch successful 1. Offers opportunity to start or expand a careers in model portfolio and video producmodel portfolio business (photo or r e gtion businesses. Many consultants use the video). ular work, and models always need photog2. Provides photographers with an easy raphers to produce their portfolios in order program to make it easy to attract models for way to attract models for their other that they may promote themselves and pur- use in their other photography interests and photography interests and assign- sue a career development program. IFPO never list their models on the IFPO New Discoveries internet site. You can use the proments. serves more than 100,000 photographers and gram to further any of your business or 3. Provides models immediate exposure models in 131 countries around the world. hobby interests. on the IFPO New Discoveries Internet Site. Photographers often need models in their ALL THE MODELS YOU NEED BENEFITS TO MODELS Hundreds of Consultants since 1984 The benefits afforded models through the have proven and IFPO New Discoveries Program are unique. refined the program. The dues are only $40 for the first year and It works. Freelance $30 for each year thereafter. For that the photographers are model receives a complete New Discoveries natural “body Kit with an Identification Card and Parchhunters” in search of ment Certificate. The model also receives a current issue of How to Become a Successful new images. Through Model Model. Consulting, photog- Each model gets a free listing on the IFPO raphers can earn New Discoveries Internet site for freelance money while starting models: http://www.ifpo.net/discoveries or developing their Models who wish to have their photos pubbusiness in model portfolios or even lished on the internet site may do so for addistarting a modeling tional fees which cover the cost of scanning agency. IFPO sup- and set up. Detailed information is in the plies you with eacy, Consultant’s New Discoveries Manual. Models may also be randomly selected as an Offi30 Today's Photographer International Web Edition www.ifpo.net JOIN OR UPGRADE NOW... HOW TO MAKE MONEY IFPO New Discoveries models annual dues are only $40. IFPO Pays Directly To You: ber New Discoveries are eager to have these photos taken and published! Model Portfolios Pay Big Bucks As an authorized IFPO New Discoveries Model Consultant, you are in a perfect situation to capture and build on this business opportunity. 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Box 8347 Your city, NJ 08231 USA 724-777-5555 1-800-654-9557 or fax 1-800-283-5989 Today's Photographer International Web Edition FREELANCE www.ifpo.net Can You Purchase The Digital Camera You Really Want??? By Dennis Hodges IFPO, Kansas City, Missouri Model: Breeze Digital photography is here to stay, but there is definitely a learning curve that comes with the pro line cameras. When you try to buy one you sometimes wonder if the sales person is even speaking English. The design and basic set up of the digital camera seems to be the next generation of the 35mm program cameras. The Pro Digital has your program mode, shutter priority, aperture priority, and manual settings. But then you realize it has a lot of bells and whistles that you don’t need or want. When I buy a new camera I want to start shooting right away and not spend the next month or two learning how to use it. Are the camera manufacturers aware that the digital cameras they are building are too glitzy and not the old standby workhorses that most of us want? In a beginning photography class the two things they tell you to bring to in are a manual 35 mm camera and the owner’s manual. The old manual cameras such as the K-1000 Pentax were probably used by more students than any other camera in existence. It had a good solid body, changeable lenses, manual film advance, hot shoe, synchronization hook up for studio lights or flash off camera and an in-body light meter. It was one of the simplest cameras to understand and by today’s terms it was USER FRIENDLY. The photographer could manually change the shutter speed and the aperture setting. The ASA or ISO had to be manually set with each roll of film with different speeds. This all changed when the DX coded film was introduced. www.ifpo.net My point is -- almost anyone could work with confidence instantly. The feature everyone likes most take the K-1000 out of the box, quickly read the manual and begin shooting about digital cameras is the instant in twenty or thirty minutes with a fair preview of pictures. If you don’t like amount of control. Bottom line -- pho- your first shot you can immediately tographers were shoot again. You get a larger percentable to achieve age of usable pictures from each photo what they wanted session plus saving the cost of film without having to and processing. It is great technology learn about options when you can use it. Would you like to see a professionthey would never use. Quick and sim- al, digital camera on the market with ple -- those were the basic set-up and design of the old K-1000? If so contact your favorite the days. There are simply manufacturer or send us your point of too many complex view on digital cameras in general for and obscure func- possible publication One final note: if these new cameras tions offered in current digital cam- are doing all of the thinking, will they eras. Each time you eventually think that there is no need need to use one, for photographers? ! you have to go back to the owners manual. Meanwhile you lose the shot. That defies what photography is about -getting the shot when you see it. In my opinion the manufacturers could save hundreds of dollars per camera in production costs if they would leave most of those essentially useless functions out -- especially in their pro lines. Save the bells and whistles for the photo enthusiast who enjoys and has the time to tinker with such options. Then everyone wins. In addition, manufacturers could be selling more cameras, showing a higher profit margin and end up with more satisfied customers. 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Please enter them in the regular MONTHLY CONTEST AWARDS ONLY! ❏ Also consider this photo for the Picture Award Program I ENCLOSE an additional $15 for EACH PHOTO. (see page 50) ❏ Check/M.O./Cash, ❏ Card# ______________________exp date signature ________________________________________________________________________ MAIL PHOTOS TO: PHOTO CONTEST PO Box 777 www.ifpo.net 2005 PHOTO CONTESTWINNERS MARCH WINNER: OLD #3. © 2005 by Frank Randolph, Junction, Texas. Canon Rebel Digital, 24-70 mm lens. FEBRUARY WINNER UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL. © 2005 by Daryl Ramsey, Otisville, NY. MORE CONTEST WINNERS PAGE 39 OCTOBER WINNER: SMILING IS SO OVERATED. © 2005 by Cinderella Morff, Lohman, MO. Olympus C740. NOVEMBER WINNER OAK CREEK, SEDONA, ARIZONA. ©2005 by Jenny Mendez, Mesa, Arizona. Nikon N80, 70-300mm lens. www.ifpo.net Web Edition Today's Photographer International 37 Use Press Credentials in a Foreign Country CONTINUED FROM PAGE 19 You will get: 1 .T O U G H C r e d e n t i a l s for T O U G H T i m e s . Wallet I.D. 2 .BACK-UP AND SUPPORT IN WRITING. Badge ID 3 .I N S T A N T I N T E R N E T V E R I F I C A T I O N 24-7. PLUS 4 .MORE PUBLISHING OPTIONS. Passport ID EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO ASSEMBLE AND USE (After signing and placing your photo.) Y E S. Sign me up as a 5 Digit IFPO Member# ____________________ or enclose dues (see page 17) name _____________________________________ ISSUING INFO: address ____________________________________ Nationality: ______________ city/st/zip __________________________________ Sex: ____________________ phone/fax __________________________________ Place of birth:_____________ Date of birth:_____________ email/U.R.L.________________________________ CLASSIFICATION INFORMATION: (see ratings opposite page) Check correct box and name publication(s) where your photos appeared. A Not yet published AA Publishing pending in: __________________________ AAA Published once in: _____________________________ AAAA Published frequently (list three publishers) ❐ ❐ ❐ ❐ 1. ___________________________________________ 2. ___________________________________________ 3. ___________________________________________ Cat# ❏ Price ea. Description $89.00 Credentials HDO1 Includes: • Homeland Defender Passport • Homeland Defender Badge Card I.D. • Homeland Defender Wallet I.D. • Homeland Defender Official Letter Certifiying your assignment for American Image Press. • Homeland Defender Internet Verification • Complete assembly instructions, laminating materials and badge clip. • Homeland Defender Assignment Request Form and How to Use Your Press Credentials Instruc- ❏ ❏ I agree to comply with the professional Code of Ethics which will be included with my credentials. $9.00 USA Shipping. First Class Mail (foreign shipping use the instructions on page 47) TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED Visa/MasterCard/American Express/Optima Card # expiration date signature _________________________________________________________________ Credit Card orders phone: 1-800-654-9557 Fax 1-800-283-5989 , P.O.Box 777, Lewisville NC 27023-0777 USA For Information call 336-945-9867 MAIL ORDERS: 38 Today's Photographer International Web Edition to wait while he made a telephone call. Shortly he told me that someone was coming over. A few minutes later a Mr. Müeller arrived, quickly perused my credentials, then motioned for me to follow him into the building! I grabbed my gear, followed him up several flights of stairs, around hallways and finally into an office space with a perfect view of the start and finish line! He even asked if this was alright! I assured him that it was just great. He said that he would wait in another office until I was finished then escort me back outside. I managed to get some great shots including the three champs among the top 10 finishers of 2004 Tour de France – Jan Ulrich, Andreas Klöden, and Georg Totschnig. It was an amazing experience. I offer the following tips for using press credentials in a foreign country: • Always have your national passport or visa as well as your press credentials available. Also have photocopies of your press credentials to hand to officials for verification while you hold on to the originals. The process is much easier now with the advent of the new AI Universal Press Credentials. The high security issuing information and verification system via the internet works anywhere in the world 24/7. With only your verification code, an official can instantly verify your press assignment status. • ALWAYS learn a few words in the language of the country you are visiting. Most people will appreciate the effort. Although many people speak English because of tourism, don't always expect it. I often found that my German skills exceeded their English. • Be courteous and for goodness sakes be patient. You will be surprised at how everything starts to come together. Impatience often comes off as being rude, obnoxious, and disrespectful. And that just helps to spread the myth that all Americans are arrogant -- even those with legitimate press credentials -- so be patient. • Be respectful of other cultures and the way they do things. If you are not sure about something just ask. If you make a mistake, apologize, smile, shake your head, point to yourself, and say ‘crazy tourist’. • Always try to make prior contact and arrangements, but if you find yourself in the thick of an event be brave and approach someone. The worst that can happen is that they say no. • If you have not enrolled in the new AI Universal Press Program, consider it now! It is the culmination of more than 20 years of research and development plus input from IFPO photographers working in the field. Traveling abroad and using your press credentials can be an exhilarating experience. You can be successful and have fun if you just use common sense. Remember that IFPO is always there to back you up via the internet 24/7 no matter where you are. All you have to do is be courteous, patient and respectful. Display and use your IFPO press credentials with pride. ! www.ifpo.net On Assignment: Sports BASEBALL RETURNS TO THE NATION'S CAPITAL By Stephen Dickstein IFPO, New Market, MD Washington, DC. The Washington Nationals played the New York Mets in their Inaugural Game on July 7, 2005 at the RFK Stadium. NY METS MIKE PIAZZA AT BAT (ABOVE). NATIONALS’ JAMEY CARROLL (BELOW) AT BAT WITH METS’ PIAZZA BEHIND THE PLATE. © 2005 by Stephen Dickstein JUNE WINNER: FIRST POWWOW. JULY WINNER: IN HARMONY. © 2005 by Robin Roberts, Lakewood, WA. Nikon b70, 18-70 Lens, SB-600 Flash © 2005 by Claudia Murray, Jamestown, NC. Fujifine 6mp, 10 optical zoom. 2005 PHOTO CONTEST WINNERS January Honorable Mentions July Honorable Mentions Color It Beautiful Frank Randolph, Junction, Texas Rio Ruidoso Frank Randolph, Junction, Texas February Honorable Mentions Butterfly on A Flower Anthony e. Ciampa, Sahuarite, Arizona ROYCE GRACIE, MARTIAL ARTS CHAMP By Brian W. Thomas IFPO, Dunmore, PA How do you cover the winner of the world’s Ultimate Fighting Championship? Just relax. It could only be Royce Gracie who is the only man in the history of no holds barred matches to successfully defeat four opponents in one night who outweighed him by more than 50 pounds . He is also the champion of sports figures to photograph and interview. ! ROYCE GRACIE AND BRIAN W. THOMAS ©2005 BRIAN W. THOMAS March Honorable Mentions Peggy’s Cove Joel Weisbrod, Levittown, New York August Honorable Mentions An Adventure for Two Claudia Murray, Jamestown, NC Fushia Bloomers Cinderella Morff, Lohman, Missouri September Honorable Mentions April Certificate Winner Day Lily Tommie Shaw, Louisville, Kentucky Honorable Mentions Make Time ... Enjoy the Flowers” Claudia Murray, Jamestown, NC Technicolor Robert Smith, Sanford, North Carolina Inner Beauty Robert Smith, Sanford, North Carolina Sunbathing Robert Smith, Sanford, North Carolina May Honorable Mentions Pittsburgh At Night David Waters, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Winter Merges Into Spring Claudia Murray, Jamestown, NC Golden Gate Bridge in Fog Michael A. Sutter, San Francisco, CA June Honorable Mentions Locked and Cocked Bobby Samuels, Los Angeles, California www.ifpo.net The Wheel Anthony E. Ciampa, Sahuarite, Arizona San Francisco Conservatory Michael A. Sutter, San Francisco, CA Fishin’ at Corbin Bridge Joyce Witkovic, Newport, New Hampshire Plumeria 15 Crispin Mayers, Lincoln, Nebraska Yellow Passion Charles Andrisano, Brookly, NY Yellow Crown Anthony E. Ciampa, Sahuarite, Arizona October Honorable Mentions Over The Rainbow Tommie Shaw, Louisville, Kentucky Rescue Me Bobby Samuels, Los Angeles, California November Honorable Mentions Blake Sheldon Jenny Mendez, Mesa, Arizona Todd Betts Jeff Lacher, Tacoma, Washington Cool Shades Claudia Murray, Jamestown, NC December Honorable Mentions Dio Tomàs Edgardo Rivera, San Juan, PR Web Edition Today's Photographer International 39 First Assignment Continued from pg. 21 How to Start Your Own HOW TO START Your Own MODEL PORTFOLIO Business #205A A step-by-step guide to start or expand a model portfolio business immediately anywhere with equipment you presently own. • Learn how to make $100-$800 the very first month. • Learn how and why models will pay you to shoot them. • Acquire techniques for meeting beautiful models. • Master shooting figure portfolios. • Discover 35 shooting locations that are available everywhere. • Learn the secrets of interviewing your model, gaining her confidence and planning an exciting portfolio with her. Pricing guides plus five complete sample portfolio packages, composites plus tips for equipment, lighting, props, checklists, invoice, interview forms and contracts are all there. ST. LOUIS RAMS VS PHILADELPHIA EAGLES. © 2005 STEVE Vukasovic David Lee Roth and Ted Nugent Concerts in Chicago. Then I moved on to football, the St. Louis Rams vs Philadelphia Eagles. I ended my stampede of summer sports at the Winner of the World Series Rally for the Chicago White Sox on October 28th. So do the IFPO press credentials really work? You bet ... and I have the photos to prove it. ! Illustrated. Fully illustrated poses: 59 standing or walking; 32 kneeling and 10 sitting. Each pose can be executed without a single prop or piece of furniture. Every pose can be performed in any setting -home, studio or location. Poses are suitable for glamour, fashion, advertising, figure and more. The poses are specially designed to assist in creating a model portfolio. Use this guide to instruct your model before you shoot or use it to conduct a workshop for several models. Models can study and practice these poses on their own using a mirror, then execute them for you during the shooting session. 101 MODEL POSES fully illustrated #206A How To Start Your Own Glamour & Boudior Photography MADE EASY By Chuck and Bev Hemstreet HOW TO Create & VHS or Market DVD Glamour Videos Vol. 1 Learn to produce exciting glamour videos that will dazzle and delight your customers. 12 Poin t Marketing Plan assures your success. 45 min. • in your own home • with your own gear • in your spare time Vol 1 #3CH8 $39.95 By Chuck and Bev Hemstreet #207A 3 BOOK BUNDLE 40 CASH IN on the booming boudoir and intimate portraiture business. Start a profitable income by using the techniques and ideas in this manual. Learn everything from finding your first client to building a thriving business! You will discover how to start now — with the equipment you already own. Learn lighting methods and to create sets that work anywhere. You get proven marketing ideas, p r icin g gu id e lin es , ch ec klis t s, interview forms plus: • 4 Miracle Props • 11 Quick Changes • 7 Intimate Changes • 17 Questions you "Must Ask" • 30 Minute Shooting Checklist • How to Get Your Subjects Talking About You. (205A, 206A, 207A) Today's Photographer International Web Edition #207AX - $64.95 Boudoir Photography Made Easy! #3CH1 - $39.95. Soft and sensuous ... hot and sultry. Includes tips on:• Equipment • Lighting Techniques • Flattering Poses and Costumes • Inexpensive Sets. 60 min. Glamour Photography Country Style. #3CH2 - $39.95. Glamour photography ON LOCATION. Lovely young women in a variety of natural and rustic settings. Topics include: • Fill Flash & Reflector Fill • Dramatic & Corrective Posing • Location Shooting • Natural Lighting. 60 min #3CH3 - $39.95 Boudoir Photography Shadows & Reflections. Learn to create intimate, provocative images that will be cherished for a lifetime. (Valuable companion to Vol. 1.) • Posing • Set Design • Dramatic Lighting. 60 min. 3 Vol Set: #3CHX $99.95. 3 hrs. Specify VHS or DVD www.ifpo.net IFPO & AI News Service Launch Universal Press Program The new Universal Press Credentials issued by IFPO’s AI News Service are the result of 21 years of research and development using vital input from IFPO press photographers. The new design and issuing information meet the stringent requirements of press officials and law enforcement around the world. The Universal Press Credentials serve 3 purposes. The first and most important one is to create a visual impact that matches our current name recognition. To do that we have to make sure that all of our photographers present exactly the same credentials no matter where they show up in the world to cover an event. Long term that will create a lasting visual impression that will elevate our name recognition even higher which is key to the future success of AI New Service Correspondents. Universal issuing information is imperative but must be secured because of problems with identity theft. The new design adds height, hair and eye color. However, the pertinent information such as date of birth and place of birth is still available to press officials and law enforcement but is no longer visible to the public eye. Three new items, the armband, a personally coded auto press badge and a new embroidered AI Patch have been added based on popular demand from photographers in the field. All are useful and will certainly contribute to the long term goal of higher visual impact. A fourth item, a full packet of Press Photographers’ Forms, is also included. The new AI credentials are available to veteran IFPO Press Photographers with previous satisfactory activity in the American Image Press Program. AI credentials are backed-up by American International (AI) News Service in addition to Today’s Photographer magazine. The application appears on page 11. For further information call 336-945-9867 weekdays. ! www.ifpo.net Freelance LIGHTING: six lighting arrangements for portrait or glamour, six ways to use flash and calculate flash exposures, flash mistakes to avoid. DARKROOM: 22 steps to great black and white proof sheets, 28 steps to black and white enlargements, color kits for home processing and chemicals for color processing. EQUIPMENT: cameras, lenses, filters, accessories and more. FILM: black and white negative films, black and white reversal films, color negative films, color reversal films. EXPOSURE: how a light meter works, reading reflected light and incidence light, spot meters, built-in meters, hard to meter situations, reciprocity, close-up exposures. PLUS: complete technical glossary. Use diagrams to shoot portrait, glamour and other photography with professional results. Learn to use lighting elements that you can find around your home including windowlight, sunlight, easy to make reflectors, and flash. • • • • 15 diagrams for indoor direct lighting. 18 diagrams illustrate using sunlight. 26 diagrams for bounce light indoors. 21 diagrams illustrate special arrangements for glamour and portrait lighting. How Freelance Photograply Works Everything you need to know to start making money in PORTRAIT, WEDDING, COMMERCIAL, GROUP, PRESS, STOCK, ART and GLAMOUR photography. Learn how to find prospective clients in your own neighborhood PLUS pricing schemes for PORTRAIT, WEDDING, COMMERCIAL, GROUP, PRESS, STOCK, and GLAMOUR photography. Includes B/W, color pricing guides plus package-pricing and pricing to publishers. $24.95 each or 3 BOOK BUNDLE (201A, 202A, 203A) #203X - $59.95 Web Edition Today's Photographer International 41 IFPO Credentials for Every Occasion The IFPO Flex System includes: ! Black Continental Leather Case With Gold Embossed IFPO Seal ! Gold Seal of Achievement Statement — upper card ! Six Personalized ID Achievement Cards Specialty Cards to “fit” any assignment • Member Freelance Photographer • Glamour Photographer • News/Photojournalist • Sports Photographer • Investigative Photographer • Celebrity Photographer The 750A Flex System of Merit and Achievement presents a flexible image and offers a level of recognition “heads above” most programs offered by IFPO. The handsome Black Leather Presentation Case enhanced with the official IFPO Gold Seal doubles as storage and presentation case. LIFETIME RECOGNITION PROGRAM! The IFPO Merit and Achievement Program • Establishes the criteria for merit and recognizes the achievement of IFPO photographers based upon consistent adherence to strict IFPO standards and by laws without incident. • Awards marks of excellence for service and IFPO activity. • Is impressively marked with the prestigious IPFO Gold Seal— the official sign of achievement used only for this program Complete IFPO plus $9 S&H CREDIT CARD ORDERS CALL FREE 1-800-654-9557 TO ORDER: MAIL, FAX and C.O.D. Orders use Order Form on page 47. 42 Today’s Photographer Web Edition www.ifpo.net YOU CAN BE AN THE ADVANTAGE HOW IT WORKS WHY YOU? An IFPO Distributorship is an exceptional opportunity for IFPO members to achieve success and make money by taking advantage of the millions of dollars and 15 years of research that have gone into developing the IFPO / Today's Photographer Magazine Concept. The modest distributor's fee gives you the value of MILLIONS of dollars that have been invested in 15 years of advertising IFPO’s dependability, quality and services. Today's Photographer Magazine and its associated products gets more exposure than any other photography magazine. It is advertised regularly in display space advertising in Popular Photography, Photographic, Outdoor Photographer, American Photographer and Shutterbug. As a distributor, you get the direct benefit of this advertising. Today's Photographer is sold on Newsstands throughout the United States, Canada, and around the world. IFPO is recognized in more than 140 countries on all continents of the world and has more than 67,000 members. Today's Photographer Magazine is currently being distributed to more than 80,000 photography enthusiasts 4 times a year. Typically, distributorships or franchises that give a distributor this kind of exposure, promotion an d value are priced from $10 ,0 00.00 to $150,000.00. 1. DISTRIBUTOR DISCOUNT: You are entitled to order products and services from a current issue of Today's Photographer at a only 50% of the listed standard price. For example: multiply list prices by 0.5 (a $68 membership would be $34.00). Half of $39.95 for example, would be $19.98 (rounded off to the nearest cent). •You may wish to purchase many IFPO programs or services for yourself. A distributorship will save you 50%. LIFETIME YOU CAN: •You can start a new business and coast in the wake of the IFPO flagship. Let its research, product development, name recognition and dollars spent on advertising make money for you. Let IFPO's rapid success plan turn into financial growth for you. •You can reap the profits from more than 2.5 million dollars already spent on advertising in all the major photography and video magazines. Let these IFPO advertising dollars work for you and your business by building name recognition for the IFPO products and programs that you sell. •You can offer IFPO products and programs to your clients without spending a penny for market research or product development. IFPO is constantly upgrading its products and services to maintain its leadership position in the international marketplace. •You can guarantee satisfaction for each product and program you offer. That customer satisfaction is backed up by IFPO and is a vital part of the IFPO success story. _________________ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: http://www.ifpo.net/dfaq 2. QUANTITIES AND SHIPMENTS: Order in any quantity. IFPO will ship to you or your customer direct. No minimums or quotas. 3. EXCLUSIONS: You CANNOT apply your distributor's discount to: USA or Foreign shipping • Workshop programs • Quantity discount packages such as 3R0X, 3VVX, item numbers containing “X”, or special offers with expiration dates • Classified and display a dvertising • Items in out-ofdate issues may no longer be valid • Items not sold by IFPO/American Image are excluded. Items not sold in Today’s Photographer magazine are MAKE MONEY: •A distributor could sell only 2 videos a week and net up to $2000.00 a year. He could build his business up to 200 videos a week and be pulling in potentially $200,000.00 per year. •A distributor could set up a network of 100 Model Consultants "talent scouts" in an area. He would make nearly $15,000 just on the model consultant kits and IFPO memberships, then would make more on the videos, forms, books and other items that consultants frequently buy. •A distributor could sell to schools and educational institutions. IFPO's instructional videos are very popular with schools of all kinds (Junior Highs, High Schools, Colleges, Trade Schools, etc.). Schools typically purchase in larger quantities, often 10 to 20 videos at a time. Currently, about 100 schools are purchasing from IFPO. There are tens of thousands more in this country alone. •Recreational groups sponsored by government or other non-profit groups. For example, Military bases have recreational programs that include selfhelp and how-to programs on video. Currently, IFPO does a brisk business with military base purchase orders from only a few bases. •Many other groups sponsor recreational programs that would be very interested in photography instructional videos. Groups plan trips. Vacationers use cameras and camcorders. •Photographer's swap meets or flee markets are ideal places to set a booth and market IFPO products. In these situations, having merchandise to sell (like videos) is a plus. But if you don't have the merchandise, be sure to get the name, address, and phone number of each person that stops by your booth. Each one is a prospective customer •You may be associated with a group such as a camera club, family members or close associates who may want to participate in IFPO products and services at discount prices. •If you have a photography studio or similar business may wish to arm all of your staff members with memberships and press program credentials from IFPO to make them more competitive. An IFPO Distributorship would enable them to do this at reduced costs to the studio or company. •You may want to start down the road of being your own boss with an IFPO distributorship. You can start small, order in any quantities, part time or full time. Most of all, you may have a few hours a week to invest in your financial future. for the future. If you run out of copies of Today's Photographer at your booth, you can always mail them one in the future with a special offer flyer of some kind. REPEAT CUSTOMERS The best opportunity you have to make money as a distributor is to give your customers a REASON to do business with you. You can use your own liberal distributor discount to your advantage. If you can give your customers a 5 or 10% discount by purchasing through you, then they have a reason to order with you instead of ordering directly through mail order with IFPO. Your own margins may be a little slimmer, but your volume would be much higher. Now you could consider distributing Today's Photographer Magazines liberally with your business card attached and a notice that offers your own 5% or 10% discount if they order through you. In this way, you would get the full advantage of repeat orders from the same customers. Here is a sample list of schools and institutions that have already placed large orders directly with IFPO: AFETA, Camp Peary, VA; Miami Killian Senior High School, Miami, FL; Leon County Schools, FL; River East School Division, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada; Aims Community College, Greeley, CO; CBN University Library, Virginia Beach, VA; Southwest State University Library, Marshall, MN;University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA; NAF Fort Sam Houston, TX; Stockton Unified School District, Stockton, CA; Phillipsburg Board of Education, NJ; Roberts High School, Florence, CO; Oakton Community College, Des Plaines, IL; Greenville Technical College, SC; Curtis Jr High School, Tacoma, WA; Minuteman Regional Vocational Technical School District, MA; Ferris State College Library, Big Rapids, MI; Maricopa Community College, Phoenix, AZ; Southeastern Mass. University, MA; Sparta Senior High School, Sparta, WI; and many, many more. The List Price of the IFPO Distributor Program is $1,490. For a limited time, the price is reduced to $387 but will only remain at that special price until our current Distributor Enrollment program has met it’s goals. call the IFPO office at 336-945-9867 or 1-800-654-9557 with your credit card www.ifpo.net Web Edition Today's Photographer International 43 On Assignment Sports Extreme Bull Riding at the 2005 San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo By Conrad. F. Housler IFPO San Antonio, Texas BULL PIN: RIDER B. J. SCHUMAKER FINDS THAT HE WAS NOT READY FOR A BULL NAMED “BETTA B REDI” I have been a member of IFPO for about 5 years and have used American Image Press pass to cover two floods, two vehicle crashes, and a house fire. Authorities never questioned me. I continue to operate on the theory, “Ask and the assignment shall be yours.” It works. In January 2005 I learned there would be Extreme Bull riding at the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo. I called the media rep for the livestock commission; then faxed her copies of my American Image Press pass and my IFPO business card. I received permission to shoot the rodeo on the 4th and 5th of February 2005. When I arrived at the media trailer a press pass was provided and I was trans- ported to the arena. There I met the other photographers representing the San Antonio Express newspaper, the rodeo association and two TV stations. This was my first experience of shooting with pros. My nervousness was quickly quelled by their friendliness and helpful hints. We were positioned over the bullpen with a great view of the event. I obtained some great photos during the two evenings, which I am now preparing for local competition. The IFPO system works. I also found that sending a thank you letter and some of your best shots to the media rep could be helpful in being invited back. Shooting and Equipment tips: There is very little room at the photographer’s platform, so don’t carry bulky equipment, but do carry lots of film or memory cards for digital photography. There is a lot of fast action, so have the camera always ready but it is not possible to use a tripod in this situation. Carry fast film; 1600 ISO works very well for the arena lighting. I use Nikon N90S, 28-200 and 70-300 Nikkor lenses with 800 and 1600 Fujifilm. On a final note be sure to pick up a program which lists riders, bull owners etc. These are your prime contacts for sales. They quickly become hot contacts for photos that are published. Also don’t forget to shoot the young cowboys (kids) in the audience especially if you have a digital camera and printing capabilities. You can make sales on the spot. I did! ! ON ASSIGNMENT: MODEL PHOTOGRAPHY Why You Shoot A Model More Than Once By Henry Despres IFPO, Bay Shore, New York MODEL J. KYMBERLY Shooting a model more than once is an advantage for the model and the photographer. Getting to know each other develops a level of comfort, rapport and timing that is more critical to the shoot and the resulting photos than any other single factor. Yes, the photographer must be sound technically and have good equipment. It also helps if the model knows how to pose and happens to be beautiful -- and if working outside the weather cooperates. But all of these are trumped by rapport! Once the two are in sync the shutter will just keep on clicking with little need for direction. This is the secret to great model portfolios, wedding photography and portraits. ! LIGHTING FIGURE MODELS PHOTOGRAPHY SERIES VHS $39.95 each or Lighting FIGURE Lighting FIGURE 2 Vol. VHS bundle (3F31 and 3F32) 44 3F31 VOLUME 1 Frazier Photography INSIDE GLAMOUR PHOTO SESSIONS #3F3X - $59.95 An Educational Photography Production featuring 15 Beautiful California Models contains unrate d nudity. Learn: •Single light sources •Multiple light sources •Light readings •Preventing lens flare •Special effects. Some areas discussed are: 3 point lighting system, film latitude, exposure values, hard vs. soft light, high key vs. low key lighting, color, B&W. Each tape approx. 60 min. VHS and DVD. contain unrated nudity MODEL CLARISSA 3F32 VOLUME 2 Frazier Photography DVD $49.95 each or 2 Vol.DVD Set 3F3XD: $79.95 (3F31D and 3F32D) Today's Photographer International Web Edition NOW you can take a front row seat in the photo studio of glamour and figure photographer Hugh Frazier Jr. as he photograph's 12 beautiful figure models. You will learn lighting including diagrams plus hear the photographer and director direct the models through their poses. If you want to see what really happens in a figure studio, this video is for you. 60 min VHS, contains unrat- #3F38VHS - $49.95 #3F38 www.ifpo.net PHOTOGRAPHY SERIES basics of FIGURE POSING USING AMATEUR FIGURE SETS & PROPS in HOW TO WORK WITH AMATEUR 3F14 3F11 3F12 1 3F13 3 2 AMATEUR FIGURE Series Frazier Photography POSING and SHOOTING SWIMSUIT 4 AMATEUR FIGURE Series AMATEUR FIGURE Series Frazier Photography Frazier Photography POSING and SHOOTING FIGURE These videos are designed to help photographers work with amateur nude models and help amateur models break into nude modeling. All titles are approximately 1 hour long and contain unrated nudity. 1 2 3 4 Basics of AMATEUR FIGURE SHOOTS SETS/PROPS for FIGURE MODELING FIGURE POSING Ideas Working with FIGURE MODELS VHS $39.95 each or #3F1X - $129.95 4 Vol. Bundle (3F11 - 3F14) AMATEUR FIGURE Series Frazier Photography NUDE & SWIMSUIT MODEL POSING SERIES Available in VHS and DVD Formats Photographer Hugh Frazier demonstrates reclining poses, standing poses, sitting poses. Learn how to achieve flattering effects and how to use sets and props. Both professional and amateur models are used. Each is 1 hour in length and contains unrated nudity. #3F21 VHS: $39.95 Posing & Shooting SWIMSUIT Models #3F22 VHS: $39.95 Posing & Shooting FIGURE Models #3F2X VHS: $59.95 FIGURE/SWIMSUIT 2 Vol. Set (#3F21 & #3F22) #3F21 #3F22 #3F21 DVD: $49.95 Posing & Shooting SWIMSUIT Models #3F22 DVD: $49.95 Posing & Shooting FIGURE Models #3F2X DVD: $79.95 FIGURE/SWIMSUIT 2 Vol. Set (#3F21 & #3F22) HOW TO #305A - $39.95 How To Pose My Way POSE You will learn: • Over 100 Poses for the face and body • Four costume changes • Dozens of “mood changes” • Make-up changes Learn to increase your income by reducing model training time. puts your models at ease and builds confidence: the key to success. Produced By Mike Rose AMR Productions. VHS. #305A BECOMING A #353A - $49.95 #353A MODEL PORTFOLIOS POSE SHOOT DIRECT MODELS Model Magic #351A HOW TO SHOOT MODEL PORTFOLIOS and COMPOSITES #352A - $49.95 and COMPOSITES #352A min. Jim Trotter. ORDER TOLL FREE 7 days www.ifpo.net Four part program to assist photographers in posing positions, directing techniques, working with amateur models, and the “do’s and don’ts” of model photography. Learn how to make a model feel free and uninhibited in your environment. Prepare amateur models for their first shooting session including make-up, wardrobe and props Learn how to pose models, even amateur, untrained models in their first photo session. Each pose is illustrated carefully, showing the position of the feet, angles of the hips and shoulders, tilt of the head and the curve of the spine. Variations of each pose are explained fully with advantages and disadvantages. Learn standing, kneeling, sitting, reclining poses. 30 min. VHS HOW TO SHOOT This is the "WARM-UP" tape you have been looking for to get your amateur model in "the right mood" to help you get the shots you've always wanted to get! This tape explains to amateur models what is expected of them. BONUS: This tape explains to the model what the portfolio is for and will be convinced that money spent on a portfolio is an investment for her future. Make-up for composites, hair styles for various poses, required poses for composites, selling yourself and the model interview. 34 HOW TO #351A - $39.95 1-800-654-9557 MODEL PHOTOGRAPHY, You get the knowledge of what a portfolio should be and how to shoot it. A simple and inexpensive lighting set-up that anyone can do. Posing is included, as well as basic makeup and business practices. Systems for Success by Jim Trotter. 40 min. VHS. con- tains unrated nudity ORDER FORM on page 47 Web Edition Web Edition Today's Photographer International 45 IFPO MEMBERSHIP UPGRADE Your Membership I.D. May become Obsolete! IF YOUR MEMBER# IS LESS THAN 74,000, your IFPO Membership should be UPGRADED in order to gain the improved credibility and effectiveness that Internet Membership Verification brings to your Lifetime IFPO Membership. Here's Why: Officials who need to verify your membership status are quickly accepting the convenience of INSTANT VERIFICATION via the internet. Many are REQUIRING this capability NOW. These Officials include Clients, Law Enforcement, Customs, Government, Education, Sports, Entertainment and others. How Membership Verification Works New IFPO Membership Credentials Upgrade (#700B-UPGRADE) come printed with a unique VERIFICATION CODE. In seconds, Officials can confirm membership status when they enter your code on our Membership Verification Internet Site. Your Membership is instantly verified 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from any where in the world! What You Get: #700A Upgrade MEMBERSHIP KIT REG.PRICE New IFPO I.D. Card + Certificate $69.00 Membership Verification on the Internet $39.00 PLUS SHIPPING/HANDLING $9.00 TOTALFor#700A-UPGRADE SPECIAL $00.00 $29.00 $0.00 $117.00 $29.00 If you DO NOT Upgrade! Your current Lifetime Membership I.D. 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TESTED The Today’s Sports Credential Program is a result of carefully reviewing every “gain access” situation experienced over the past 15 years. We expect this new program will achieve markedly increased results accross the board, for all kinds of events, all over the world. 2. ISSUING INFORMATION has been added to the credentials which is extremely valuable for gaining access in those particularly tough situations when credentials are being scrutinized for every piece of validating information. Nationality, sex, date and place of birth add verifiable information often required by uniformed officials in law enforcement, fire and emergency, the military, customs and immigration. 3. CLASSIFICATION is now based on a full 4-tier range of publishing credits starting at A for yet-to-be published photographers and reaching to AAAA for those who are published frequently. 4. 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The addition of door-opening “Publishing Credits” and “Recent Assignments” alone may achieve more in gaining new access as our original Press Program concept born in 1985. A press photographer’s reputation is often based on his own code • Stay within the boundaries of the photographers’ area. Never interfere of ethics. Although getting the story is the ultimate goal, ethical stanwith the action, criticize a player or performer or interrupt an authorized dards can “make or break” a career. As a press photographer, it is official. your duty to document newsworthy happenings — never altering cir- • Have patience. Resist the urge to inconvenience other photographers cumstances or interfering with action to enhance your photographs. by changing spots. Your opportunity will come. Your photos should tell a story just as it happened. Meeting the high • Although it can be necessary to fight for a good position, always be standards of good press photography requires patience, determinacourteous. You’ll find other photographers are usually willing to share tion and a strong set of ethics which can be the difference between their space -- if you offer them the same courtesy. Try your best to get success and failure. along with other members of the press. First, foremost and always remember that Press access is a privi- • Always live up to your obligations to promoters and publications. lege not to be abused. Use the following Code of Ethics to guide • If you agree not to sell the photos commercially, DO NOT break this you: agreement. • Arrive early — at least 45 minutes to an hour before the event is • Always clean up after yourself -- film wrappers, etc. scheduled to begin — in order to check in, find the press area, check • Never photograph anyone in a compromising situation (backstage, out the stage or facility lay-out and choose a vantage point. rooms) unless it’s a public figure in a public place which qualifies • Never show up for an event unprepared. Not only should you have all locker for news. Don’t abuse the privileges you have been granted. the proper equipment, you should have a basic knowledge and under• Always remember you are a photographer on the job -- not a spectator. standing of the event. Do your homework! • Try to work with promoters and authorized officials rather than against Finally, the nature of breaking news makes preparation impossithem. • Conduct yourself in a professional manner at all times. Photographers who complain or cause problems aren’t likely to be admitted again. • Don’t just start shooting. Take time to think about what you’re covering. 48 Today's Photographer International Web Edition ble. However, when you arrive on the scene, you are a press photographer -- expected to live up to the same ethical standards you have learned to display at scheduled media events. With practice and common sense, high ethical standards should some as naturally as pressing the shutter. ! www.ifpo.net Today’s SPORTS magazine Web Edition SPORTS’ CREDENTIALS state-of-the-art features get you and your camera to the action better and quicker TODAY’S Assignment Letter magazine John H. 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A Not yet published AA Publishing pending in: ___________________________________ AAA Published once in: ______________________________________ AAAA Published frequently (list three publishers) ❐ ❐ ❐ ❐ ❏ Description Price EA. 602TS SPORTS CREDENTIALS $99.00 (Renewable in 3 years) Includes: • TODAY’S SPORTS Passport • TODAY’S SPORTS Badge Card I.D. • TODAY’S SPORTS Wallet I.D. • TODAY’S SPORTS Official Letter of Certification placing you on assignment for American Image Press andToday’S Sports online magazine. • Sports Assignment Verification on the Internet. • Complete assembly instructions, laminating materials and badge clip. • Sports Assignment Request Form and How to Use Your Sports Credentials. ❏ ❏ Checking this box confirms that I have read, understand and agree to comply with the Press Code of Ethics published on the opposite page. USA Shipping. 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