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How to
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SPEED AND ACtIoN PAGE 20
CUBA
INSIDE
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SIDELINES
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14. CAPtURING GREAtNESS: OrB WAS ON HIS WAY TO WIN THE 2013 KENTUCKY DErBY WHEN I SHOT THIS PHOTO IN 2013 AT THE
GrADE I FLOrIDA DErBY AT GULFSTrEAM PArK IN HALLANDALE BEACH, FLOrIDA. ©2013 MArCELLA MIrANDE-KETCHAM IFPO, BOCA rATON, FL.
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11. EVENtS: FOrMULA ONE, FASHION, rEGATTAS AND rOYALS
17. PRotECt yoUR RIGHtS AND PHotoS: IMAGES HAVE VALUE
19. MAkE A GooD IM-PreSS-IoN: PrESS PHOTOGrAPHY
20. CAPtURE SPEED AND ACtIoN: TIPS FOr MOTOr SPOrTS
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45. FASHIoN PHotoGRAPHy: TIPS THAT WOrK
48. SHootING MARtIAL ARtS: PAYS AGAIN AND AGAIN
ON ASSIGNMENT
5. INSIDE CUBA
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INSIDE CUBA 2016
was luckily among twentyfour photographers from all
over the U.S. to tour Cuba
with Bill Bachmann Tours in the
spring of 2016. We visited Havana
for four nights and stayed in the
historic old Nacional Hotel. We
then went to the Pinar Del Rio
area and spent an afternoon
exploring Vinales, Cinfuegos,
Australia, Trinidad, Isobel and
traveled around the beautiful
country side.
The people are incredibly poor
and have so little, yet they willingly share anything they have! They
smile and make the best of what
they've got and help others less
fortunate, even sharing rides in
town and on highways. City
streets are very narrow and crowded and we saw big tour buses, old
and new taxis, pedi-cabs, horsewww.ifpo.net
CUBAN WOMAN WITH CIGAr
©2016 Jan Jenson IFPO
By Jan Jenson IFPO, Matthews, NC
drawn carriages
and
bicycles... all
sharing the
same space
and managing
to avoid accidents everywhere
we
traveled!
They often
The Cuba Group and Jan Jenson IFPO (in the circle).
make extra
money by posing for photos, what we consider important.
expecting a CUC (about 80 cents) Lessons learned almost outeach time you shoot them or rent- weighed our photographic experiing out their old classic cars and ence.
Another tour is planned for
taking people all over the city,
2017.
A long lead time is required
even island tours!
It was an amazing photojournal- for applications but more than
istic experience -- a step back in worth it. Ω
time to 60 or 65 years ago. It was
Jan Jenson, photographer, writer,
stunning to learn what happy peo- publisher, 60+ years experience.
ple the Cubans are with so little of www.vizualexplorations.smugmug.net
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SoCCER
FC Cincinnati,
a first-year team
is receiving international attention.
In a recent friendly against Crystal
Palace FC (EPL),
35,000 fans
showed up in
Cincinnati -more than the
capacity of the
Crystal Palace
stadium! Ω
DEFENSEMAN HArrISON DELBrIDGE HEADS A
BALL AWAY FrOM GOAL FOr FC CINCINNATI IN A
MATCH AGAINST N EW Y OrK r ED B ULLS II IN
JULY 2016. ©2016 Jerry Frisch iFPO
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My first feature on concert photography was published in this magazine
several years ago featuring Willie
Nelson at a festival in Ozark, Alabama. Since then I have shot a lot of
local and regional festivals every year
for lots of different reasons.
First, they are great fun. Secondly,
attendees often ask me to shoot their
pictures so I get a few indirect sales
plus the names of future potential
clients. More important I often book
other events to shoot later or at least
get leads for other projects. I am
always amazed at the number of fans
who request my business cards and
how to contact me later! ChingChing!! Covering festivals as a member of the media is absolutely one of
the best investments of my time to
promote my photography business.
I like to get my work published frequently (again to promote my photography business), so I always submit
my festival photos and articles to several different appropriate news outlets
to be considered for publication.
My goal recently was to do a lighting study at the Toadlick Music Festival in my hometown of Dothan,
Alabama. This is a family oriented
event held yearly and one of the
biggest music festivals held in the
great state of Alabama. It attracts
some of the most popular entertainers
in the music world. Festivals go on
for days and nights in all kinds of
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BECKY HULLAr
IS A MASTEr PHOTOGrAPHEr WITH OVEr
30
YEArS OF FrEELANCE PrOFESSIONAL
PHOTOGrAPHY ExPErIENCE IN ALMOST EVErY VENUE IMAGINABLE.
HEr WOrK HAS BEEN PUBLISHED
TOday’s PhOTOgraPher MAG-
LOCALLY, rEGIONALLY, NATIONALLY AND INTErNATIONALLY (INCLUDING
AzINE SINCE
2006). SHE
ATTrIBUTES HEr SUCCESS TO MANY YEArS OF LEArNING ON HEr OWN AND
THE MANY MENTOrS MET ALONG THE WAY.
SHE STArTED SHOOTING SErIOUSLY AT THE AGE OF 17.
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GALLERy
FIrES FrOM THE SUrrOUNDING STATES OF
WASHINGTON AND OrEGON
HAD A MASSIVE
CLOUD OF SMOKE DrIFT
CLEArWATEr
rIVEr VALLEY IN THE SUMMEr OF 2014. THIS PHOTO
WAS SHOT WHILE I WAS
SHOOTING BOATS, rAMPS,
INTO THE
PEOPLE AND SCENErY ON
CLEArWATEr rIVEr
BUrEAU AND
LAND MANAGEMENT (BLM)
SPrING 2015 SPOrTING
GUIDE. IT WAS ALSO USED
BY A LOCAL TV STATION.
THE
FOr THE
“OTHEr MEDIA OUTLETS
ArE MOrE WILLING TO
CONSIDEr AND ACCEPT MY
PHOTOGrAPHS NOW THAT
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FASHIoN
BY ANETT-PATrICE VAN YOrK IFPO, MONTE CArLO, MONACO
Shooting fashion is at the heart of my photography. I have been
involved in the fashion industry for 30 years, studying at the Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne, the best Haute Couture
school in the world and the Syndic that organizes the world's number one fashion week - Paris! I know what excellent couture is about
and which designers have found their edge (most of them never do).
To find new techniques and styles today in fashion is very hard.
Almost everything has been done already. What you hope to see is
innovation. Some of the most exciting fashion techniques are coming from places you never expect. Especially the poorer countries
where young designers create fabric from whatever they can find.
Having no money or other resources makes them extremely creative! Their creations were just amazing.
During London's Fall/Winter 2015 fashion week Serbian designer
Marko Mitanovski, who is inspired by animal shells symbolizing
shields of protection and surviving the cycle of life, impressed me
with his embossed leather creations. So look out for countries
where you never usually look for fashion!
To find them go to unknown designer showcases and London’s
young designer Fashion Scout’s presentations especially ‘The Ones
to Watch.’ during Fashion Week. You always find treasures there.
There just might be another Lee Alexander McQueen emerging one
day from there! Ω
Les Voiles d'Antibes the
annual sailing regatta in
Antibes, France, hosted its
20th edition this year with
a selection of the most
beautiful classic yachts in
the world! The racing took
place with 74 registered
magnificent yachts, along
the coastline between the
bay of Antibes and JuanLes-Pins.
Competing were some
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1950, Classic Yachts built
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America's Cup from 1958
to 1987, which have
shaped the history of
yachts since the late nineteenth century! Ω
MOTOR
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SErBIAN DESIGNEr MArKO MITANOVSKI’S
ExQUISITELY PLEATED AND EMBOSSED LEATHEr CrEATION AT
LONDON FASHION WEEK FALL/WINTEr 2015
©2015 ANETT-PATrICE VAN YOrK IFPO
LES VoILES D'ANtIBES - tRoPHEE PANERAI
oNE oF tHE PRIME SAILING EVENt oF tHE MEDItERRANEAN CIRCUIt!
CLASSIC YACHT MArIQUITA (LADYBIrD SAILS 8) BUILT IN 1911 IS PrOBABLY THE LAST 19M IN ExISTENCE.
MOONBEAM VI (SAILS C1) BUILT IN 1914. BOTH DESIGNED BY ArCHITECT WILLIAM FIVE.
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MAJOr SPOrTS ArE DOMINATED BY MEN -- INCLUDING MOST OF THOSE BEHIND THE CAMErAS! AS A WOMAN PHOTOGrAPHEr
INTIMIDATED. I WAS ONE OF ONLY A FEW WOMEN IN THE LINE UP OF PHOTOGrAPHErS (ABOVE) COVErING THE 2015 FOrMULA
PrIx DE MONACO (MONTE CArLO). ANETT-PATrICE VAN YOrK IFPO
SHootING tIPS
If you are an event photographer
you mostly have to shoot events in the
area where you live. Because I live in
Monaco, and the FORMULA 1
GRAND PRIX DE MONACO (Monte
Carlo) is one the most important and
appreciated worldwide events of the
year, it is high on my agenda.
Although I have been in the fashion
industry for 30 years and cover the
world' s number one fashion week in
Paris as well as the one in London and
others, I was always interested in fast
cars! I love challenge sports and the
F1 racing events are some of the most
challenging in motor sports.
Sailing is another one of my passions. I am a sailor and luckily live
near the areas of Cannes, Antibes, St.
Tropez and Monte Carlo) where the
world class regattas attract the most
beautiful sailing yachts from all over.
the world. It’s beauty for the eye and
the soul. Like the F1 Grand Prix, the
best of the best worldwide participate.
The elite of the elite compete and
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those are exactly the type of events I
love to shoot!
Shooting almost any high profile
I AM NOT
1 GrAND
event is very competitive. From high
fashion to racing to regattas, the first
challenge always is to get access and
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CHECK UP BY THE FErrArI TECHNICAL TEAM BEFOrE THE FINAL rACE IN MONTE CArLO.
© 2015 ANETT-PATrICE VAN YOrK IFPO
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CAPtURING
GREAtNESS
My ALL tIME FAVoRItE PHoto: oRB,
tHE 2013 kENtUCky DERBy wINNER.
MArCELLA MIrANDE-KETCHAM IFPO, BOCA rATON, FL
MY LUCKY DAY. I WAS THErE ON MArCH
30, 2013 WHEN OrB STArTED AS THE
29/10 SECOND FAVOrITE FOr THE grade i
FlOrida derby AT GULFSTrEAM PArK IN
HALLANDALE BEACH, FLOrIDA. HE WAS
SETTLED IN FIFTH PLACE BEFOrE MOVING UP
ON THE OUTSIDE TO TAKE THE LEAD INSIDE
2 3/4
This race was not his maiden
THE FINAL FUrLONG AND WON BY
LENGTHS.
but IT WAS ONE OF HIS MOST IMPOrTANT
WINS ON HIS WAY TO WINNING THE 2013
KenTucKy derby JUST 2 MONTHS LATEr.
©2013 Marcella Mirande-Ketcham IFPO
As a press photographer my goal is to capture
their greatness from the very beginning.
Marcella Mirande-KeTchaM iFPO
PADDY’S FLIGHT, A YOUNG TWO YEAr OLD FILLY, BrOKE HEr MAIDEN IN HEr FIrST rACE AND PrOUDLY PrANCED TO THE WINNEr'S CIrCLE AT
GULF STrEAM PArK rACE TrACK IN JULY 2015. ©2015 MArCELLA MIrANDE-KETCHAM IFPO
My love of photography, horses and
racing are so entwined that it is sometimes hard for me to keep them separated. I do not really know which one
drives me most but in the end my goal
is to capture each horse at its best.
Through years of experience I have
recognized a great horse or two in the
making -- one went on to win a Kentucky Derby. My goal always is to get
a great photo of the winner crossing
the finish line. If it is breaking its
maiden, it’s even more exciting.
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After many years of covering racing
the most exciting moment for me still
is when I see all the horses coming to
the top of the stretch for home, and I
see the first time starter pull to the
front of the pack and head for the finish line to win its first race. Breaking
its maiden is extremely exciting, especially when I am capturing that emotional moment. The excitement continues because the horse knows it has
won and proudly prances to the winner's circle with head held high with
the jockey patting its neck in praise.
My excitement continues as I see
them go on to win more prestigious
races. Presently I am watching Honor
Code and Paddy's Flight. To watch a
talented horse run like Honor Code is
magical for me. In 2015 he won the
Florida Derby in April and the Whitney Stakes at Saratoga in August coming from last to first -- an unbelievable
run. To see a horse move from dead
last to win the race is simply phenomenal. He is a great horse -- truly a
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only run two races, winning the first
and losing the second, but it takes time
to develop a young horse. I was there
for her first win to break her maiden so
I am anxious to see if she can win more
since she started out so well. I am also
partial to the greys, so she caught my
eye right away. She’s a beauty and her
dad Paddy O'Prado, now retired won
many races.
My passion is shooting these horses
as they start their careers at Gulfstream
and go on to be the greatest athletes in
this sport. Following them and knowing
that I captured their FIRST win gives
me a great sense of connection and
pride. Every time they win an important race, I am excited, proud and emotional sometimes to the point of tears,
with the happiness I feel for them. It’s a
special connection that is hard to
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My passion and my love for them is
beyond words. They are truly amazing
animals. My mission is to capture their
greatness from the very beginning. Ω
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Simon Salt IFPO, Fairburn, GA
In the past fashion shows have often been secretive affairs. Private
events that, in some cases excluded the media and certainly weren’t welcoming to outsiders. That is changing with social media, the rise of the
blogger and the desire for designers to reach even larger audiences. An
increasing number of shows are now opening their doors. This provides an
excellent opportunity for freelance photographers to capture images in what is still a fairly
exclusive environment.
As a fashion photographer having runway images in my portfolio shows potential clients
that I am committed to the world of fashion and that I am on top of new trends. Fashion is a
lifestyle whether you are a designer, model or photographer and being able to illustrate how
involved you are is essential to getting assignments, collaborations with agencies, models and
commercial work.
Your first runway shoot can be overwhelming, especially if you don’t normally shoot live events. My best advice is to
rely on your skills and what you know. Preparation makes for the best images. Light is everything (so bring a speedlight),
and don’t let anyone steal your place in the press pit! Simon Salt – Atlanta based freelance fashion photographer
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Ho w To Protect Your Rights a nd Pho tos
any times over the years a
photographer has called or
written to report that his or
her photos have been used without permission, or with permission but without payment, photo credit or other related problems. In ninety-nine percent of the reports
the problems could have been avoided by
using a cover letter or a simple agreement
in writing or using an IFPO Business
Form.
The following steps should provide protection for most situations.
1) Copyrights are inherent to the photographer. However, an inventory list of
images with the copyright notice
(Ex:©2014) is a friendly reminder that
the work is protected by copyright laws.
Also a short notice such as, “All rights
reserved” could be added.
2) Each time a photo or digital image
leaves your possession, it should be
accompanied by signed and dated permission for use with terms and conditions stated. This is the first step to a
contract for use -- even if no payment is
involved. KEEP A COPY FOR YOUR
FILES.
3) Digital images require even more protection. NEVER send your original
files. Not even just for someone to consider. Send a copy of digital images in
very low resolution along with text files
of the first two items above.
4) Follow up by phone or email within 5-8
business days to see if your images
arrived and if there is interest etc. Mention that complete information is in the
package.
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5) ALWAYS send a postage paid return
envelope when submitting by mail if
you expect your work to be returned.
6) Submissions by email are just “out
there” in an unknown domain. It is
much safer to mail a disc with your
name and copyright notice on the disc.
We are not suggesting that you never
email an image but you should know
and trust the receiver and believe that
terms for an agreement can be made.
7) Once there is an agreement for how an
image is to be used, the terms must be
set before the use occurs. Example: One
photo may be used once for $25 or any
amount that is satisfactory. You may
even want the benefit of having your
photos published without payment. If
so, that should be agreed upon up front.
8) Others conditions must also be met.
Will you get photo credit? Will you get
a copy of the work published? Can you
buy extra copies if you need them?
9) When is payment made? Upon publication? Within 30 days? At the end of the
publishing cycle? It really doesn’t matter as long as you understand and agree
to it.
10) Finally, all terms and conditions
should be confirmed in writing and signed
by both parties. Sounds like too much
work? Not so. Two copies of a simple
cover letter can do the job for you. Simple
business forms can do the job for you even
better. (See the offer for a lifetime supply
of IFPO Business Forms on pages 2 and 3
for $39.95)
What happens if you have released your
images without an agreement for use and
learn they have been used? Contact the
user. Try to work through the steps listed
here. Most everyone understands that
copyright infringement can be serious business. In most situations, something fair and
equitable can be negotiated even after photos have been used.
It’s much easier to take the simple steps
required to protect your work at the time it
leaves your possession than to try to get
control of it after use.
Keeping a log of photo packages, digital
images etc that are in the hands of potential
users helps you track usage, payments and
packages that should be returned. It also
often serves as a reminder of where your
best work is located and where and why
you should submit it elsewhere.
Using business forms designed especially for photographers not only help protect
your work, it’s a short cut to learning about
copyrights, rights to use, terms and conditions. Just select the form that seems to
match your job and complete it! You
should never have to worry about protecting the use of your photos again.
Finally, posting photos on social networking sites is not recommended. If you
post a photo of a logo or trademark (pro
sports uniforms etc) without permission of
the owner of such, you are violating logo
and trademark regulations which could get
you into trouble. Don’t do it -- even though
you own the copyright to the photo. You
can submit such photos for editorial purposes to a recognized publisher, TV or
broadcast outlets as a news item or a feature story. So always remember to protect
yourself as well as your work. Ω
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Successful stock libraries contain HIGH QUALITY images of everyday life situations. IFPO members shoot such images everyday as a matter of
course. However, unless a photographer has hundreds or thousands of images, he may be shunned by the large stock houses. This could happen for two
reasons, he simply may not be recognized as a successful stock photographer or his stock of a few dozen images is too small for an agency to consider.
The IFPO Stock Listing service removes these barriers totally and opens doors to the international sales market.
IFPO’s Stock Listing Service
The following elements clearly distinguish the
differences in the IFPO Stock Listing Service and
a stock agency:
1. The service provided to IFPO members is a
STOCK PHOTO LISTING SERVICE and
NOT an agency.
2. Each photographer manages his own sales.
3. No commissions will be charged ever.
4. Image buyers will browse the IFPO image
bank on the internet, select the photos, get the
price, index number and contact information to
order directly from the photographer who
owns the images.
5. Members may set their own pricing for each
photo sold.
6. Complete copyright standards will be available at the site for image buyers and IFPO
member photographers (the sellers).
7. Image searches by buyers may be made by
subject.
8. The most important part of any Stock Photo
Service is its indexing system that allows an
image buyer to identify a photo for purchase. • there are no commissions ever -- unlike
Members are asked to identify their pictures by
agencies who always take at least 50 pertheir 5 digit member number plus a 5 character
cent of sales.
code of their own choosing. Example: IFPO
• Income from sales is instant and all
member 99999 might use Index Codes of
yours -- very different from agencies
99999-KID01, 99999-KID02, etc.
where payment usually follow sales by 6 to
8 months.
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• List only the number of quality images • Current and new clients can see your
you wish to list -- not 10,000 to 50,000 as
fresh images instantly and contact you to
required by agencies.
buy -- which could never happen with a
• you can add fresh images at your convestock agency.
nience. No minimums are required -- such
• the more images you list with the IFPO
as the 1000 new images per year by many
Picture Listing Service the more likely you
agencies.
are to make money -- which is the same as
• there are no contracts, exclusive or
with an agency.
otherwise -- to tie up your images for
• the more SUBJECtS you list with the
years as with an agency.
IFPo Picture Listing Service, the more
• the price you set is what you get -likely you are to make money over the long
could never happen with an agency.
haul -- which is also true with an agency.
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• Model and other applicable releases are
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-- the same as with an agency.
tERMS AND CoNDItIoNS
Credit Card Orders: when you submit your stock gallery 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 photos are ON-LINE. Your first partial month is FREE! Minimum 12month commitment required. After 12 months, monthly charges will continue
until member cancels with a 30-day notice. Visa, Mastercard, American
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the first six months of the monthly fee. You will then be billed at 6 month intervals.
By Henry Smith IFPO, Warwick, New York
Two years since my first “Making A Good Im-PRESS-ion” article was published here, I returned to the venue that set me on the
path of becoming a photojournalist on assignment for a great news
organization. The assignment is the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day
Parade, and the news organization is American Image Press.
Similarly as in 1990, I approached a police officer, showed my
new hard card American Image Press Credential, and was given
access to cover the 2015 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. It
really felt nostalgic to cover this parade again; yet also entirely
new. This time I had THREE professional grade Sony DSLR cameras, each fitted with a different zoom lens from wide to short
telephoto. In 1990, I only had ONE Minolta film SLR camera.
Other notable “im-PRESS-ions” include being placed on DemoDEMOCrATIC PrESIDENTIAL
cratic Presidential Candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton’s press mailing list. Being asked perCANDIDATE HILLArY CLINTON 2016. sonally by Amy Helm, the legendary Levon Helm’s daughter, to photograph her concerts and
©2015 HENrY SMITH IFPO
access to photograph NASCAR Sprint Series at Watkins Glen.
Upcoming assignments include the RailRiders/Yankees Triple A Affiliate baseball games,
Pirelli World Challenge/US Formula 1
Races and The Star
Trek 50th Anniversary.
After twenty six
years as a member of
the working press, I
continue to enjoy how
this organization, and
especially its Editor In
Chief; Vonda Blackburn have made an imAMY HELM DUrING HEr CENTrAL PArK SUMMEr STAGE CONCErT.
PRESS-ion on me. Ω
MArCOS AMBrOSE IN THE WINNEr’S CIrCLE AT WATKINS GLEN 2014.
©HENrY SMITH IFPO
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I am fortunate to have
photographed the famous
Lemans 24 Hours Car
Endurance race, in
Lemans, France twice,
plus the German Touring
Car (DTM) races at the
Norisring, Zandvoort and
Nurburgring.
SPEED
AND
ACtIoN:
tHE CoRNERStoNES oF MotoR SPoRtS PHotoGRAPHy
By Elliot Doering IFPO, Shorewood, WI
Elliot Doering IFPO
My exposure to photography and
motorsports began in the 1960s,
through a friend whose father had good
35mm cameras. Yearly, my pal and I went
to the old United States Auto Club
(USAC) Stock Car and Indy Car races,
at the famous Milwaukee Mile in my
hometown of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
That’s where I developed my interest in photography and motorsports.
After serving in the military I was in California during the late 1960’s and
early 1970’s. I owned a small motorcycle and became interested in the
American Motorcycle Association (AMA) Mile Flat Track races such as
the San Jose Mile, Cal-Expo Mile and Stockton Mile. I also photographed
AMA Road Racing events at Laguna Seca and Sears Point.
Additionally, at that time, I started applying for photo passes but, without backing from a recognized magazine or photographic association such
as we now have with IFPO, things were a bit difficult.
In 1976, I returned home to Milwaukee, a wise move as most of the AMA
motorcycle races were then centered in the Midwest. I was shooting mainly
for myself, developing portfolios to offer racing teams but in the 1980’s,
joined IFPO, which greatly opened doors for me, and made press access a
lot easier.
My greatest photographic experience came in 2004, when I gained an
official assignment from a small motorcycle related magazine to spend 5
months in Europe, covering the prestigious MOTOGP series. This series is
the equivalent of Formula One, only for motorcycles. I jumped from country
to country, operating out of a hostel in London – GREAT FUN!
I have been fairly successful as a motorsports photographer. I take great
pride in recognition of my work and have won photo awards. I have also
enjoyed seeing my work published, especially through IFPO. These days
money is tight so I am sticking to races around Wisconsin and the Midwest, saving up to return to do some of Europe’s great events.
I now have two Canon EOS-5D digital cameras, a new EOS-7/D, Canon
28-300mm telephoto, 500mm Tamron telephoto, and a Tamron 18-135mm
wide angle/light zoom. That along with a good photo vest is the extent of
my photo gear.
I find photography, especially motorsports, relaxes me. I can get into my
own “zone” or “space”, without distractions and just totally immerse
myself in the cars, bikes and the whole racing atmosphere. It’s been very
good to me since the 1960s. I hope to continue it into old age. I’m now 68
and still shooting. Ω
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Speed. Action. Two simple little
words, yet they epitomize the very
heart and soul of motor sports photography. Photographing a moving vehicle
is so very different from any other form
of portrait photography, and usually
requires more specialized equipment.
The reason for this is yet another simple little word – control.
In portrait photography, the photographer can easily control the location,
distances, time of day, and to some
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degree, the lighting. The action photographer doesn’t enjoy such luxuries.
The motor sports photographer must
adapt to the racing environment,
because he/she has less control of the
distances between the camera and subject, and often, that distance is great.
Gaining press passes through IFPO
will usually enable you to get close to
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the action yet you are kept at a safe
distance from the action. Also, the
photographer can’t control when the
race is run or where the sun will be relative to the track. And if the exposure
is off on a fabulous action sequence,
the chance to get the same series of
shots will never occur again.
What all this means is that the seri-
ous motor sports photographer has to
have specialized equipment and skills.
The modern digital SLR format is the
tool of most photographers today
because it is especially suited for capturing action and speed. Many of the
modern digital SLRs are equipped to
accept motor drives which enables the
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How do I find out if a newspaper or
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I began shooting photos in high school focusing on sports. I have continued through the years mainly shooting
football because I truly love the game. That love has been key because I’ve learned that you have to be passionate about your subject and understand the game in order to be successful. Shooting for IFPO has opened many
doors and allowed me to take my photographic talent and assignments up several levels.
Last year 2015 was my fourth season covering the Kansas City Chiefs. Each year I learn more and more about
shooting professional sports. It is imperative that you know everything (or as much as you can) about the sport
you are shooting.
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You not only have to understand the game, you have to be
aware of how the coaches react in certain situations depending on the other team and their coaching staff. This includes
how each coach is most likely to use his players in this particular game. While this is not an exact science, being able
to reasonably predict what a team is likely to do in specific
situations will enhance your chances to be in the right place
to get your best shot -- maybe that perfect shot.
The 2014 season was exciting for me. My goal that year
was to cover Justin Houston #50 as he chased both the
Kansas City Chiefs sack record held by the late great Derek
Thomas set back in 1990, as well as the total NFL single
season sack record. Houston broke the Chiefs single season
record and missed the NFL record by just one half sack.
Following Houston carefully all that season and understanding the game played a big role in how I positioned myself
on the field to capture a winning shot of his success.
As I prepare for each game, I make sure I know which
player is hot and which one might be the play maker. I go
through a pre-game checklist. I check the weather and most
importantly the lighting so I know how the shadows may
affect my shots. Just like the players I come out in pre-game
warmups to take test shots evaluating the lighting and con-
ditions. With all preparation in place, the bottom line still is
that you must have good equipment to do the job.
NFL games happen at NFL speed. Sometimes you don't
get a chance to look though the viewfinder before the play
is over. So, before each play I set my camera setting and
focus so when the play comes right at me, I am ready. I
shoot with a Canon 1DX with a 300mm f2.8 lens on a
monopod. I also carry around my neck a Canon 5D Mark
III with a 24-70mm f2.8 lens for the close ups. And on
stand by, I have a 70-200mm f2.8 lens as well as a fish eye
for those special ‘artsy’ shots. Each is set up and ready to
go at a seconds notice. After the game, I share some of my
shots with the players and they always are grateful for my
work. Sports photography is like everything else in life -what you get out of it usually equals about what you put
into it. If you have a passion for shooting sports and spend
lots of time practicing with the right equipment, you will
rise up and become successful at it.
My final advice is to practice, refine your skills and
develop your shooting techniques by shooting little league
or high school sports. You will learn to capture the same
kind of action as in the big leagues. It’s a sure thing that the
NFL sidelines are not the place to learn to shoot. Ω
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One of my most recent press assignments was at the White House with President
Barack Obama hosting Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on March 10, 2016.
It was the first official visit by a Canadian prime minister in almost 20 years. The
boyish-looking Trudeau is the 44-year-old son of a former Canadian prime minister
Pierre Trudeau. Over the years I have also covered other White House events including the President honoring NBA title winners the San Antonio Spurs and NFL Super
Bowl Champions the New England Patriots.
I also have covered the 2015 Stellar Awards; 2015 BET Awards; 2015 Trumpet
Awards; UNCF Evening of the Stars and the 50th Anniversary of the March on Montgomery. Recent festival coverage included the Baltimore African American Festival
and the 40th Anniversary ODUNDE Festival. AND I also landed a contract with Jet
Magazine! Jerome Dorn Ω
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CHASE RICE
MIDMoRNING IDEAL
DAyLIGHt HoURS.
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weather so it takes a lot of
know how to shoot under constantly changing conditions.
I was honored to be approved
for media clearance for the
Toadlick Festival and very
appreciative for the professionalism shown to me by the event
staff. However, due to the strict
regulations, only the artists’
personal photographers were
allowed access to the prime pit
area and on stage. I along with
BREtt ELDREDGE
LAtE AFtERNooN
SUNLIGHt oN HIS RIGHt SIDE
GAVE A wARM GoLDEN GLow.
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JANA kRAMER
MIDMoRNING PERFECt LIGHt.
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the other media at large were vying
for shooting positions where ever we
could find them.
Having covered many concerts
that go on all day and into the night,
I know that shooting under the ever
changing lighting conditions can be
a challenge. This one was especially
so, since I had just purchased a new
Nikon and wasn’t quite sure how to
utilize all the intricate settings on
this fabulous camera. I decided to
just ‘go with the flow.’
I started out midmorning during
ideal daylight hours. I was very
pleased with the ease of photographing Chase Rice, my first artist. The
light was perfect for shooting on
auto settings or experimenting with
different settings. I had no problem
at all shooting at any angle regardless of settings. Very little editing
was needed later.
I shot Brett Eldredge in the mid to
late afternoon period. The sunlight
was coming from his right side but
much to my surprise it gave him a
warm golden glow when shot at the
right angle. Always remember no
matter how excited and caught up in
the moment you are to keep the sun
at your back. Even with contrast
and bright shadows, great images
can be made!
I photographed Jana Kramer’s
performance the next day about mid
morning. Again, the lighting was
perfect. There was no need for flash
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and I set my camera on manual settings to achieve maximum exposure to
preserve her delicately tanned skin
tone. All the photos were excellent at
almost any setting. Shooting early in
the day is much more versatile than
mid to late afternoon when the light is
harsh and shadows are hard to avoid -especially those horrible shadows cast
by ball caps and cowboy hats that
many artist tend to sport on stage.
By the time some of the legends
came on stage it was already pitch
dark outside. Again due to the strict
event regulations for the media, I had
to shoot with my long lens of 70200mm. Most shots were taken at a
high ISO along with a high aperture. It
was not an easy when you are only 5
feet tall and competing with media -plus fans trying to get shots with their
cell phones! However, after properly
introducing myself to the fans and
reassuring them I would be out of their
viewing space after just a few shots,
they were more than accommodating.
I even had a few young men to offer to
lift me up to shoot!! Erring on the side
of safety, I opted to shoot from the
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ground using my “aerial technique.”
I learned the aerial technique from
one of my mentors with Easyriders
magazine. Simply place your camera
on continuous shooting mode. Hold it
at arm’s length up in the air as high as
possible. Tilt your camera downward
slowly as you shoot continuously.
Trust me, you are bound to get at least
one great shot! After doing several
aerial shots and experimenting with
different speeds and apertures, I was
very pleased with the results.
(Remember to shot both vertical and
horizontal formats.)
The last area I wanted to focus on
was shooting in less than desirable
lighting…colored spot lighting!
UGH!!! I hate this kind of lighting but
found after playing with settings and
simply letting the camera do its job,
colored lighting can give a different
perspective and unique appearance as
seen in the image of the long time
country music legend, Merle Haggard.
Although most of my night images
shot from far away in were a tad
grainy, I still think they turned out
pretty well. The reds, pinks and blues
of light cast on the artist gave an interesting look. If the colors are just too
off the wall, you can always convert
your images to black and white.
I always shoot in RAW image size
because you record all of the data from
the sensor. This gives the highest quality files. The difference when you
shoot in JPEG format is that the camera does it’s own processing to convert
the RAW information into a JPEG.
However, your camera is nowhere
near as smart as your brain, nor is it as
powerful as your computer. When you
shoot RAW, you are able to do that
processing yourself. So if you do need
to make corrections on exposure or
other areas, you have many more
options available. Afterwards, you can
convert to jpegs and adjust size.
I use Adobe Photoshop CS-5 for
editing but there are several other
good editing software apps on the
internet available for free! Remember,
although the lighting might not be
what you would wish for, it’s all in
shooing from different angles and settings to get those great shots you
dream about!! Ω
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tHE LAtE AND GREAt
MERLE HAGGARD IN tHE DARk
wItH CoLoRED SPot LIGHtING.
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photographer to accomplish fantastic
action and speed shots in rapid
sequence. Also, the digital SLR opens
up all kinds of avenues for quick
application of lenses, and the speed at
which those can be changed. Occasionally in the pits, or on the starting
grid, a normal or wide-angle lens can
be used. However the nature of most
tracks is such that a telephoto or zoom
is an absolute must because the camera to subject distance varies so much.
In the beginning telephoto lenses
may seem intimidating but it usually
boils down again to two simple things.
First, the relative depth of field for a
telephoto lens is short which can
cause problems if the subject is moving toward, or going away from your
camera. Thanks to auto-focus digital
SLRs, the photographer no longer has
to try to focus the lens to match the
subject’s speed and action. And, your
subject will be rendered in the appropriate depth of field.
I own a Canon EOS-7/D digital
SLR. There are two programs within
this camera that I most often use in
motor sports photography. First, in
Fully Automatic shooting mode, I can
simply aim the auto focus frame over
the selected target. Several auto focus
points within the camera, will then be
incorporated to automatically focus,
and usually the closest subject will be
in perfect focus.
Second, the Creative Auto Mode
enables the photographer to easily
change the picture’s brightness, depth
of field and color tones, all extremely
important. By simply setting the mode
dial to the Creative Auto mode, and
selecting a function, I can also move
the index marks for altering the background which will look a bit more
blurred, to create an illusion of action
and speed. I can also use index marks
to either set the image darker or
lighter. If I use the Time Value mode,
I can set a given shutter speed, usually
at 1/60th to 1/125th, and use panning
techniques to also achieve those nice
blurred backgrounds.
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I use two techniques for capturing
speed and action. One is to establish a
zone on the race track ahead of time.
With the modern digital SLR, and
using the aforementioned modes, the
camera will determine the depth of
field, make all the proper camera settings, and once the subject enters the
zone, the correct photograph will be
perfectly rendered.
For capturing stopped action, your
background will be relatively steady,
but not necessarily sharp, depending
again on your depth of field. To stop
and freeze the subject in your picture,
a very fast shutter speed is required.
In the aforementioned modes, the
modern digital SLR takes the old
development for an instinctive feel for
the proper shutter speed, and sets it
automatically to keep up with subjects
traveling at 200 miles per hour. While
most motor sports photographers still
position themselves in corners of a
race track, where speeds are a bit
slower, the subject’s speed relative to
the camera will also be a bit slower,
allowing the photographer to freeze
the stopped action.
Another favorable technique is panning. To pan, the photographer moves
the camera along with the moving
subject, keeping the subject in a more
or less fixed position in the viewfinder. This allows a slower shutter speed,
as I mentioned in using the Time
Value Mode, since the subject is not
moving relative to the camera. Since
the background here is moving, it consequently will be blurred. As noted,
1/60th to 1/125th shutter speed is a
good starting point for panning, but it
will depend on the subject’s speed and
your distance from the subject. The
real beauty of panning is that it virtually guarantees a photograph that displays speed and action. It’s really the
only technique that works with modern digital SLRs.
When using the panning technique,
one must be certain to start the panning movement well ahead of the
shutter release and continue the move-
ment after the shutter is released. If
you stop following the subject as soon
as the shot is taken, the subject and
background will be blurred. It’s not an
easy technique, but again, the modern
digital SLR makes it much easier than
in the old days of film SLRs.
Perfecting shooting techniques is
important but practically useless if
you do not have access to the venues.
I mentioned the IFPO press programs
up front which is key, but you also
must develop the skills of a press photographer. To cover major events in
addition to a press card you need to
have a mission which means you need
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to be well informed about each event.
For example earlier this summer by
keeping up with the Verizon Indycar
Series, I learned that INDYFEST was
scheduled in July, at my home race
track – the famous Milwaukee Mile-the oldest, continually operating race
track in North America, dating back to
the 1890s. I did my internet research,
and found that an on-line press pass
application was available through the
Indycar channels. I completed it, and
then contacted my IFPO press editor
to for an official assignment letter to
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be submitted with my application.
Shortly thereafter, I was granted press
access for this outstanding event.
I arrived early to pickup my passes,
track map, and list of the cars and drivers entered in this race. This is a vital
move that motor sports photographers
must utilize. You must be up to speed
on the hot action zones of the track,
and which cars to focus on. I made my
way to turn three, one of the real
action zones on this one mile paved
oval, and found that I was allowed
access to an old flagman’s platform,
from which I could easily shoot right
down onto the passing cars. From this
vantage point, I eliminated those troublesome concrete walls or fences that
always seem to get in the way of a
nice, clean shot. I was extremely fortunate that I was the only person using
this platform throughout the entire
race!
I own a Canon 28-300mm telephoto,
an 18-150mm wide angle to small
telephoto, and a Tamron 500mm
zoom. Being quite close to the action
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then compete for shooting positions
on the scene to get the job done. Back
up and support from an editorial staff
is mandatory to get access; the press
badge only is hardly sufficient. However, preparation is key.
Most major sporting events are
dominated by men including the men
behind the cameras. Getting full
access to a F1 event is very hard -being a woman makes it even harder.
So I was delighted to be granted an all
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access pass. I am absolutely NOT
intimidated by men even when they
sometimes comment negatively about
my equipment. My highly digital system camera is much faster and more
powerful than many of their big cameras.
I am always certain that I have the
right tools and that I am ready to meet
the demands of my own efficient and
personal techniques. To achieve that
confidence I always prepare carefully
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BEFOrE THE
STArT OF THE
FINAL rACE.
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for each assignment. Prep time
depends on the magnitude of the event
but the following steps should be considered for every event:
• Start early to get access. Know
the deadlines and make sure you meet
them. Get the name of the person who
is in charge of media and find out
what they need from you. Send as
much information as possible about
yourself (assignment letter from your
publication, copy of your press badge,
website of your publication, your own
updated website, related photos and
previously published articles of
yours.) Also be aware that the media
relations for the American press is
very different than for the European
press. Make sure you understand each
process and follow completely.
• Upon approval find out exactly
when and where you pick up your
passes and press guidelines. It’s not
always indicated. This is the point
where you will learn where you are
allowed to shoot and if there are
restricted areas. Be sure you understand the guidelines and attend press
orientation meetings if available.
• Dress appropriately on the day of
the event while focusing on comfort.
It is especially important to wear comfortable shoes for standing or walking
miles as at the F1 Race. Be prepared
for hours in the sun, so pack sun
blockers, a hat and lots of drinking
water. Also pack several chip cards
and charged batteries for your camera
and lens cleaning tools.
• Determine the areas which are the
best for shooting regarding distances,
angles and the direction of the sunlight before the event actually starts.
For racing cover the qualifying rounds
for your test shoot. Find out exactly
where the major events within the
event are happening. Be certain that
you can be in the right position to
reach them all within the time limits
(distances can be very long during the
F1 Grand Prix of Monaco). Always
make sure that you are shooting in
areas that are NOT cut off from other
event areas because of cross over
security paths.
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• Edit your work during the event
(it’s too late after it’s over). Divide
your photos into categories of best,
good and maybe. You can tell which
areas give the best results so those are
where you want to shoot next. Try to
be better tomorrow than you are today
and you will become one of the best!
• After the event follow up with the
media relations people so that they
will remember you and invite you for
the following year. Send them a few
pictures and ask to be placed on their
press list.
• You don’t need a big camera to be
a great photographer! Have a good
eye, choose your angles, subjects,
lights and frames right, and don’t be
afraid of risks. My camera is an
Olympus E-M5 High Speed Digital
System with 150mm lens (15 pics per
second). It is a fast very efficient camera and very handy to carry around
(perfect for fashion shows). When the
lens gets dirty use a lens cleaning pen.
When the lens gets wet (during regattas) and the pen is not sufficient, an
eyeglass cleaning fabric will work.
Make sure it’s kept in clean plastic
wrap where no dirt can enter to
scratch your lens.
If you want to be a great photographer, you have to take risks. Out of all
of the registered photographers for the
F1 Grand Prix, I was the only woman
along with two men who dared to
shoot in the allowed danger zones (but
never all of us at the same time). I had
hot rubber tire shreds flying into my
face, but I got some of my best pictures in these zones. Always make
sure to assess your risks carefully and
err on the side of safety.
Cover events that are well known
and appreciated worldwide and
important for your city. If you are new
in a city, like me in Monte Carlo, go
to the specific public relations office
of each organization ask for their
event program for the year. This is a
good time to offer a few prints from
one of your most important recent
events. Ask if they would like for you
to cover certain events on their behalf.
Maybe in the beginning they only
invite you to attend and you will be on
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your own (good
for connections),
but eventually
they will take
you in, and you
will be able to
add
another
important client
name to your
profile. Your
goal is to get
global acceptance as quickly
as possible!
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that my photos PrINCESS CHArLENE, PrINCE ALBErT II AND MAYOr GEOrGES MArSAN
are recognized AFTEr THEIr SPEECHES AT THE 10TH ANNIVErSArY CELEBrATION OF THE
PrINCE OF MONACO.
and admired by rEIGN OF H.S.H. ALBErT II SOVErEIGN
many important
associations here
in Monaco -since I moved
here one year
ago.
Soon after the
F1 event I was
invited by the
Monaco press
office (I was
registered there)
to cover the 10th
Anniversary
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H.S.H. Prince
Albert, Sovereign Prince of Monaco.
30 years plus my studies at the
I was one of only a few photographers
'Chambre Syndicale de la Couture
allowed to go up to the palace for the
Parisienne' prepared me to shoot high
ceremony. Needless to say it was a
fashion all over the world.
great experience. Afterwards I providAs a sailor I understand the intricate
ed photos to the Palace and to the
techniques of sailing and how to capMonaco government’s main press
ture a great sailing photo. My interest
office.
in fast cars enhanced my knowledge
The Automobile Club of Monaco
in motor sports and who’s who in that
also recently asked for my F1 Grand
industry.
Prix photos which was another vote of
You can achieve your goals as a
confidence for my work. I am also on
photographer. Work hard and set tartheir VIP press list now.
gets that may seem unachievable and
Right now I am shooting the kind of
you will end up at the top! Believe in
events I’ve always aspired to shoot.
yourself, have knowledge of your subGetting to this point was not short
jects, continue to stretch beyond your
lived or accidental. It took years of
limits and you will succeed! Ω
study and working plus in-depth
knowledge and interest in my many Editor’s note: To see more of
subjects from fashion to racing.
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IFPO
FReeLANCe PHOTOGRAPHeRS HALL OF FAMe
eSTAbLISHed IN 2008 TO COMMeMORATe THe 25TH ANNIVeRSARY OF IFPO
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ore than seven years ago
to celebrate the 25th
Anniversary of IFPO
many things were considered. The
intent was to commemorate our first
25 years in a way to honor the contributions of the members who had been
the driving force and heart of the organization. After long deliberation it was
determined to induct those still active
charter members and other deserving
members into a permanent Freelance
Photographer’s Hall of Fame and to
award each an Honorary Degree of
Distinction title.
When the International Freelance
Photographers Organization (IFPO)
was founded in 1983, no one could
have possibly foreseen 25 to 30 years
into the future. Now, 30 some years
later, the original mission of IFPO -to be the primary source of support for
the universe of freelance photographers -- has stood the test of time and
has surely grown beyond the wildest
imaginations of the original founders
and members.
IFPO’s first member was actually
enrolled on January 9, 1984. From
that day forward IFPO evolved into a
member driven organization. That
simply means that members asked for
services and support and IFPO
responded with research and development. That process evolved over the
years to make IFPO what it is today,
the longest continuing central source
of support for freelance photographers
around the world.
Fortunately, it was easy to identify
the original Hall of Fame candidates.
Since day one IFPO has maintained a
transactional data base that records
every single activity of each IFPO
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1983- 2015
member. That includes program participation, editorial submissions, press
assignments, photo contest entrants
and other information such as publishing credits, internet home pages URLs
and more. Many members have shared
their success stories outside IFPO
which is also noted in our membership
records. The original process pinpointed 3319 IFPO members (out of 78,656
at that time) to be permanently inducted into the IFPO Hall of Fame.
The first Hall of Fame IFPO members were inducted on January 2,
2008. Each one was notified by letter
or e-mail. If you were not notified, but
believe you may qualify, you may
check to see if your name is listed as a
Hall of Fame member at
www.ifpo.net/halloffame. Enter your
member number plus the first 3 characters of your last name (8 characters
total). If you were inducted your name
will appear on the list.
It is possible that there are deserving Hall of Fame Members that we
were not able to identify from our
extensive records and other research
who should be honored. If you did not
receive notification of your induction
and feel that you should be considered,
please call 336-468-1138 to update
your records and discuss your potential to be inducted.
To further honor and recognize the
Freelance Photographers Hall of Fame
members, IFPO created a unique,
definitive Hall of Fame Portfolio
exclusively designed to share the Honorary Degree of Distinction with
clients and the most discerning friends
and family. Each item in the portfolio
is graced with the distinctive IFPO
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IFPO Members’ Directory of Services
The International Freelance Photographers Organization (IFPO) was founded in 1984. Now, thirty
one years and more than 80,000 members later, the original mission of IFPO -- to be the primary
source of support for the universe of freelance photographers -- has stood the test of time and has surely grown beyond the wildest imaginations of the original founders and charter members. Now by popular demand freelance journalists and other media professionals are also taking advantage of IFPO's
unique programs. Membership is open to everyone.
Because of the broad range of services developed over the years to meet the extensive interests of
the membership base, our programs and services are now fully explained on the internet along with the
items that are included in each program. In this Directory of Services we have listed each program
with a brief description and direct link to the internet. Optionally, you can go to http://www.ifpo.net/
and click around to find the very same list of services.
IFPO Lifetime Membership Information and application: http://www.ifpo.net/application.html
IFPO Members Replacement cards: http://www.ifpo.net/membersonly/index.html
Press Credentials (available to IFPO members only) http://www.aipress.com/press.html
T h e
portfolio includes 1 Commemorative
25th Anniversary IFPO Hall of Fame
Lapel Pin of silver inlaid into a field of
black, 1 IFPO Hall of Fame Honorary
Degree of Distinction Diploma and
Charter in a Leatherette Presentation
Case plus 1 IFPO Hall of Fame Member Passport distinctly marked.
The Freelance Photographer’s Hall
of Fame will be permanently located
on the IFPO internet site. Each Hall of
Fame member’s record will be also
marked permanently. But it is the Hall
of Fame Portfolio -- The Lapel Pin,
Honorary Degree of Distinction Diploma, Charter and Passport ... that convey the prestige of being inducted into
the IFPO Freelance Photographer’s
Hall of Fame.
Congratulations to each of you. It
was your lasting interest and ceaseless
suggestions that drove an organization
from its infancy in 1983 to more than
82,000 plus members strong with
international recognition in 2016 ...
and still growing.
With your continued interest the
IFPO Hall of Fame will continue to
review members’ qualifications and
induct even more members in the next
twenty-five years. Ω
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Gold Press Credentials: http://ifpo.net/pressgold.html
AI News Service Universal Credentials: http://www.ifpo.net/univ/index.html
AI News Service Global Press Certification: http://www.ifpo.net/global/index.html
AI News Service Sports Credentials: http://www.ifpo.net/aisports/index.html
AI News Service Motor Sports Credentials: http://www.ifpo.net/motorsports/index.html
USPRESSCORPS Credentials: http://www.ifpo.net/uspressaa/index.html
Press Renewals: http://www.ifpo.net/membersonly/pressren.html
Other Member programs:
IFPO Assignment Data Bank: http://www.ifpo.net/assignment.html
IFPO Business Forms and Contracts: http://www.ifpo.net/forms.html
IFPO Distributor Program: http://www.ifpo.net/distr/distributor
IFPO Glamour Elite: http://www.ifpo.net/glamourelite/index.html
IFPO Group Memberships: http://www.ifpo.net/group/
IFPO Hall of Fame: http://www.aipress.com/hof/index.html
Hats, Patches, Magnetic Signs: http://www.ifpo.net/hat/index.html
IFPO Lifetime Distinction of Honor program: http://www.aipress.com/diploma/index.html
IFPO Master Photographer Credentials: http://www.ifpo.net/pmaster.html
IFPO Model Consulting/New Discoveries Program: http://www.ifpo.net/mc/index.html
IFPO Stock Gallery: http://www.ifpo.net/stock.html
IFPO Top Photographers: http://www.ifpo.net/toplinks.html
Group Affiliates List: http://www.ifpo.net/groups/index.html
Today's Photographer International magazine: http://www.ifpo.net/tpmag.html
To verify a member in specific programs:
AI News Service Press Verification: http://www.aipress.com/ains
IFPO Member verify: http://www.ifpo.net/indverify.html
Gold Press verification: http://www.aipress.com/verify
Hall of Fame: http://www.aipress.com/halloffame/index.html
Master photographer: http://www.aipress.com/masterverify
New Discoveries Verification: http://www.ifpo.net/discoveries/
US PRESS verification page: http://www.uspresscorps.org/
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MEMBERSHIP FORM
IFPO Press Programs
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(For Members Only)
GAIN ACCESS to SPORTS, CONCERTS, BREAKING NEWS and More
Enroll me as an IFPO Lifetime Member and Send My Membership Packet including:
• Hard Card Membership Photo I.D.* with Custom Title (Ex: Photographer, Journalist, Photojournalist etc)
• Hard Card Badge Photo I.D.* with Lanyard with Custom Title
• Membership Certificate and Charter in Handsome Portfolio Folder.
• First issue of your subscription to Today’s Photographer magazine.
• Member’s Guide to IFPO
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* Hard Card ID’s are similar to your driver’s license,
your photo is manufactured into the card. Almost any
photo will do. We can crop, size or mask out backgrounds. Email your photo to [email protected] with your name in the subject line or mail your
photo to IFPO, PO Box 42, Hamptonville NC 27020.
IFPO Sponsors 3 Press Credential Programs for members only. All three press programs are FULLY SUPPORTED by
the editorial staff at American Image Press and Today's Photographer International Magazine. IFPO member photographers, journalists, photojournalists, reporters, broadcasters, and others who need media access may participate in these programs. FULLY SUPPORTED means that our editors (with more than 30 years of experience) are available to answer your
questions about how to use your press credentials, approach an assignment or answer questions related to an assignment.
For most events, you will simply show up early with your press card. For other more competitive events we provide more
specific instructions with your credentials.
I Enclose $84 plus $5.85 USA shipping and handling
($89.85 total) for IFPO LIFETIME Membership
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Today's Photographer International magazine and American Image Press. Member photographers and journalists are on
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American International News Service UNIVeRSAL Program (A.I. News): http://www.ifpo.net/univ/index.html
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best for getting large images in my
viewfinder and enabled close cropping.
From keeping well abreast of the
Indycar Series, I had learned that the
points battle for the Indycar Championship was now extremely tight. So, I
focused on getting good shots of those
cars and drivers in the heat of the
points chase, always a very good strat-
SPEED ACtIoN
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egy no matter what series of racing
you cover.
The Internet is a valuable resource to
keep you updated on developments
within motor sports in your interest.
This is essential if you want to develop
into a professional motor sports photographer, because it will allow you to
be aware of those teams and drivers to
which you can offer your photographic
services and land you additional
assignments. Also your photos will
have more appeal to publications if
you focus on potential news makers.
I hope you will gain something from
this basic approach to capturing action
and speed in motor sports photography
-- as well as improving your skills as a
press photographer. And as always,
good luck, and good shooting. Ω
The American Image Press Photographer’s Code of Ethics
A press photographer’s reputation is based on his own code of
ethics. Although getting the story is the ultimate goal, ethical standards can “make or break” a career. It is the duty of a press photographer to document newsworthy happenings — never altering circumstances or interfering with action to enhance your photographs.
Your photos should tell a story just as it happened. Meeting the high
standards of press photography requires patience, determination
and strong ethics.
First, foremost and always remember that Press access is a
privilege not to be abused. Use the following Code of Ethics to
guide you:
• Arrive early — at least 45 minutes before an event is scheduled to
begin — to find the press area, check out the stage or facility layout and choose a vantage point.
• Never show up unprepared. Not only should you have all the
proper equipment, you should have a basic knowledge and understanding of the event. Do your homework!
• try to work with promoters and authorized officials not against
them.
• Conduct yourself in a professional manner. Photographers who
complain or cause problems aren’t likely to be admitted again.
• Don’t just start shooting. Think about what you’re covering.
• Stay within the boundaries of the press area. Never interfere
with the action, criticize a player or performer or interrupt an official.
• Exercise patience. resist the urge to inconvenience other photographers by changing positions. Your opportunity will come.
• Although it is necessary to get a good position, courtesy
pays. Other photographers are usually willing to share their space
-- if you share yours. Develop good relations with other members
of the press.
• Always live up to your obligations to promoters and publications. Press photos are for editorial purposes only -- not to be sold
commercially nor to be posted on social media sites.
• Posting press photos on social media sites violates this code.
• Always clean up after yourself -- snack wrappers, water bottles
etc.
• Never photograph anyone in a compromising situation (backstage, locker rooms) unless it’s a public figure in a public place
which qualifies for news. Never abuse the privileges of the press.
• Remember you are a photographer on the job -- not a spectator.
Finally, the nature of breaking news makes preparation impossible. However, you should use the same ethical standards as for
scheduled media events. With practice and common sense, high
ethical standards should come as naturally as clicking the shutter. Ω
E d i t o r i a l Submission Guidelines
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 an editorial submission even if you have never made a one
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reward our readers who share a special bond in their passion for
succeeding as photographers ... and making money. Again, our resolution is to support that effort in every issue and to make sure that
Today’s Photographer “works” for you.
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PrINTS, TrANSPArENCIES or digital images (jpeg)
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interest a reader. Do you shoot part time or full time?
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The Platinum Master Photographer
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The Platinum Master FULL Portfolio
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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.
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1 - Wallet Hard Card I.D. with Custom Photo
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3 - Lanyard For Badge Card.
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•You can offer IFPO products and programs to
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maintain its leadership position in the international marketplace.
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and program you offer. That customer satisfaction is backed up by IFPO and is a vital part of
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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).
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-of-date issues may no longer be
valid • Items not sold by IFPO/American Image
are excluded. Items not sold in Today’s Photographer magazine are excluded.
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 self-help 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 for the future. If you run
WHY YOU?
•You may wish to purchase many IFPO programs or services for yourself. A distributorship
will save you 50%.
•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.
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 $387. For a limited time, the price is reduced to $187 plus $12
shipping ($24.75 USD Foreign Shipping) but will only remain at this special price for a limited time.
call the IFPO office at 336-945-9867 or 1-800-654-9557 with your credit card
www.ifpo.net
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FASHIoN PHotoGRAPHy
TPI EDITOrIAL STAFF
SNAPSHot
AS A PHOTOJOUrNALIST THE OPPOrTUNITY TO TAKE A
PICTUrE OF LIONEL MESSI, THE BEST SOCCEr PLAYEr IN
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BBVA COMPASS STADIUM WITH A FINAL SCOrE OF 7 - 0. ©2015
TEAM ON THE
THE
www.ifpo.net
T
he digital age has literally
changed the way the world
thinks and does business. In
photography we are literally light
years away from how we operated just
a short time ago. Especially, photographers working with models. Models
can still be found almost anywhere
there is a client base of support. In the
old days they built portfolios from
their work in local runways, editorial,
catalog, magazines, trade shows, conventions, and other assignments.
Now the same types of freelance
models can easily promote themselves
on Facebook and other social media
sites in addition to model web hosting
sites on the internet. What has not
changed is that they still need an experienced photographer to create the
images for their successful promotion.
Today’s challenge is still linking the
right photographer to the right model.
Most successful photographers who
find themselves at the foot of the
major runways have spent years building their own portfolios while shooting
local model portfolios and composites.
While most fashion photographers
dream of shooting the major fashion
shows in New York, London and
Paris, that’s the height of achievement
and not where you start. Shooting at
that level requires skill and technique
that often takes years to develop.
IFPO has a model consulting program available to members to solve DESIGNEr DESIGUA SPrING FASHIONS AT THE NYFW 2016 HELD AT SKYLIGHT MONAHAN
the age old problem of finding models STATION. NYFW rEPLACES THE MErCEDES-BENz FASHION WEEK AT THE LINCOLN CENwithout spending an arm and a leg TEr. ©2015 Roy Speller Sr. IFPO, Bronx, NY.
with a modeling agency and without ly free so most serious models have a a photographer with a solid backpotential models being skeptical of the website or post their portfolios on ground and fresh ideas with a specialty
photographer’s intentions. And it gen- hosting sites. Photographers can in fashion, swimsuit, design or other.
erally does not require spending search for models available in their
Consulting and planning are key to a
money for advertising which takes local areas for assignments or to fur- successful venture for both parties.
away working capital.
ther develop the model’s portfolio or IFPO model consultants have the tools
Internet advertising today is virtual- their portfolios. Most models look for and know how to make that happen. Ω
www.ifpo.net
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722A IFPo Membership Update kit
Long-Time Members Can Get The New Hard Card Membership Kit!
Update your I.D. Card and Certificate to the NEW IFPO
Membership Kit with Hard Cards and Portfolio.
Made of Hard Card stock just like your drivers license or credit
cards. WE WILL PLACE YOUr PHOTO on the Hard Cards for you!
Email your photo as an attachment to: [email protected] with your name in the subject line. No email? Mail your
photo to IFPO, PO Box 42, Hamptonville, NC 27020.
❏
IFPO Member# ____________________
name ___________________________________________
address__________________________________________
city/st/zip ________________________________________
phone/fax ________________________________________
email ________________________________________________
CUSTOM Title _______________________________________
❏
Cat#
Description
722A Membership Update Kit
$39.95
MAIL OrDErS:
this is a new address, please update my records
IFPO MEMBEr#
$9.00
expiration date
723A IFPo Membership Passport
phone/fax/email
CHECK or MONEY ORDER Enclosed
($15 service charge on all returned checks)
card
By Popular Demand following the recent IFPO Update Kit offering. We will place your photo for you! Here's how: Email your
photo as an attachment to: [email protected] with
your name in the subject line. No email? Mail your photo to IFPO,
PO Box 42, Hamptonville, NC 27020. We may already have your
photo on file!
email ________________________________________________
CUSTOM FLAG ______________________________________
❏
Price EA.
$39.95
+ Optional Contact Information
+ Optional Flag of your choice (we have all
national flags, U.S. State flags, Canada
Province flags, UN flag and EU flag in our
library)
(All other foreign shipping $24.75 USD)
$9.00
signature
MEMBEr# rEQUIrED!!
NEw address ABoVE (in “SHIP TO:”), OLD address BELow
ADDRESS CHANGE
print old address, city, state, zip
INFORMATION or CUSTOMER SERVICE: For GENERAL INFORMATION or to
check ORDER STATUS or errors: 1-336-468-1138 weekdays 10:00 -5:00 Eastern time
(except holidays) or use our 24 hr FAX 1-336-468-1899. Mail your requests or queries to: Customer Service, P.O. Box 42, Hamptonville, NC 27020-0042
quick service, but do not wish to use a credit card. C.O.D. orders will be accepted ONLY by calling
Customer Service, 1-336-468-1138. Customer Service is open 9 to 5 Eastern time weekdays.
C.O.D. orders will NOT be accepted by MAIL, FAX, or on the 800 number order line.
You will be required to pay a fee to cover the shipping and C.O.D. fee charged by the carrier.
For orders under $100.00, the C.O.D. handling and shipping charge is $15.00. For orders
$100.00 or more, the charge is $20.00. When you place your order, our customer service representative will give you the total charges for the order. C.O.D. means “Cash On Delivery.” When
your package arrives, you must pay the carrier in cash or money order!
SATISFACTION GUARANTEED: All of our merchandise is 100% guaranteed. If for any
TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED
expiration date
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exp. date
SHIPPING & HANDLING: Shipping & Handling charges must be added to each order.
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o Visa, o Mastercard, o American Express, o Optima
C.O.D. ORDERS: C.O.D. orders will be accepted for the convenience of customers who want
USA Shipping
(needed for “MEMBEr ONLY” items or include dues, see page 17)
CREDIT CARD ORDERS
Long-Time and New Members Can Get The New IFPO Passport
name ___________________________________________
address__________________________________________
city/st/zip ________________________________________
phone/fax ________________________________________
PrICE
zip/country
DESCrIPTION
city/state
signature __________________________________________________________________
723A IFPO Passport Credential
ITEM#
address
TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED
❏
ORDERED ITEMS
business name
(All other foreign shipping $24.75 USD)
Description
Information or Customer Service calls: 336-468-1138
name
USA Shipping
Cat#
IFPo order Dept. P.O. Box 42, Hamptonville, NC 27020-0042 USA
SHIP TO:
Update your Membership Credentials to include the New
IFPO Passport-style Credential. (has NO Expiration Date)
or fax:
1-800-654-9557 1-336-468-1899
Price EA.
+ Wallet Hard Card with Custom Photo
+ Badge Hard Card with Custom Photo
+ Lanyard for Badge Card
+ Membership Certificate + Charter
+ Ready-To-Display Portfolio Folder for
Certificate and Charter
+ Full Internet Verification
oRDER FoRM
Credit Card orders phone:
www.ifpo.net
reason you are not satisfied, we will refund your money or send a replacement, no questions asked.
Call Customer Service at 1-336-468-1138 about RETURNS, EXCHANGES or REFUNDS. Shipping or C.O.D. charges will NOT be refunded under any circumstances. Refunds will not be made
for used merchandise or items held by the customer for more than 30 days. Video Cassette Returns
may be subject to a restocking fee. To qualify for a refund, merchandise must be returned in the
same condition it was received with packing slip within 30 days. Postage due packages will not be
accepted. Send returns via US MAIL to Customer Service, P.O. Box 42, Hamptonville, NC
27020-0042.
MAIL OrDErS:
SHIPPING
& HANDLING
DEPENDABLE DELIVErY BY THE U.S. POSTAL SErVICE.
(Delivery by other carriers by special request only)
USA
order total
1st Class/Priority
$0 - 25.00................$7.00
25.01 - 75.00................$9.00
75.01 - 150.00..............$12.00
150.01 and up..............$17.00
(U.S. Dollars)
(U.S. Dollars)
(U.S. Dollars)
(U.S. Dollars)
NEXt DAy DELIVERy: add $24 to above fees.
INTeRNATIONAL (including Canada/Mexico)
order total
International Priority
$0 - 25.00..............$26.50
25.01 - 75.00..............$26.50
75.01 - 150.00..............$38.00
150.01 and up..............$48.00
(U.S. Dollars)
(U.S. Dollars)
(U.S. Dollars)
(U.S. Dollars)
TOTAL ORdeR AMOUNT
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ORDER FORM
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SHOOTING TAE KWON-DO
Learn Photography
PAYS Again and Again
With Brian Ratty, world famous photographer and educator
BY VINCENT BrOWN IFPO, EAST STrOUDSBUrG, PA
I
have been shooting tae kwon-do
events for several years. I am
now the official photographer for
the Korean Martial Arts Group
(KMAG) located in Bronx, New York.
I love photographing the young students. I see their self confidence grow
and the proud expressions of the parents as they see their child learn control and perseverance. My challenge as
a photographer is to capture these
moments.
I give credit to a coworker, who is
$54.95
each
THE NEW YOrK GOVErNOr'S CUP, TAEKWON-DO CHAMPIONSHIPS 3rD MANHATTAN
OPEN AT HUNTEr COLLEGE IN NOVEMBEr 2015. ©2015 VINCENT BrOWN.
red belt student
of
KMAG, for
my current
position. He
introduced
me to Master William
Martinez, a
7th degree
black belt.
He saw my
portfolio,
and loved it.
I now photograph all the
school’s events including student testing, promotional testing, demonstrations and tournaments.
Last year I received permission and
had the privilege to put together a
book KMAG Here and Now for the
school. It was available for parents and
COVEr OF BOOK kMAG here ANd NOW (UPPEr LEFT) PrODUCED FOr KMAG, BrONx, NY. The
2015 Queens Tae Kwon-do Tournament (above) was held at Queens College, NY. ©2015
VINCENT
rOWN IFPO
10BToday’s
Photographer International
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s
#DVD-4 LEARN PHOTOGRAPHY
With the advent of inexpensive cameras the world of photography has been opened to millions of new image makers.
Film & Digital $54.95
This DVD is the starting point for any person wanting to
learn the fundamentals of photography. 16 Educational
Lessons, Bonus Teacher Files, TRT 87 Minutes.
families to purchase. I also made several mouse pads which were also for
sale.
Shooting for KMAG tae kwon-do
school is very profitable for me. I not
only make profits from the school and
parents but the recognition of my work
leads to other assignments in the tae
kwon-do world and beyond. I have
attracted wedding assignments, sweet
16 parties, and shooting other sports
at other schools.
I have also had freelance assignments for newspapers such as The
Bronx Times covering accidents, fire
scenes and other breaking news. These
assignments have led to other professional assignments which paid well.
I believe the secret to my success is
having self-confidence in my craft,
improving my skills shooting martial
arts, as well as being in the right place
at the right time!
If you love is shooting sports, you
must have an in depth knowledge of
the sport in addition to the shooting
skills required. Then you have a
chance to knock it out of the park! Ω
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#DVD-5 LEARN PHOTOGRAPHIC LIGHT
Film & Digital $54.95
You know that you are serious about your photography
when you start studying light.
This DVD is the starting point for any person wanting to
learn the fundamentals of photographic light. 13 Educational Chapters, 28 Key Concepts, Bonus Teacher Files,
TRT 72 Minutes.
#DVD-7
$99.95
DVD-4, DVD-5 bundle : 2.75 Hours • 41 Chapters
Credit Card orders phone:
or fax:
1-800-654-9557 1-336-468-1899
IFPO, P.O. Box 42, Hamptonville, NC 27020-0042 USA
MAIL OrDErS:
information or customer service calls: 336-468-1138
www.ifpo.net
TODAY’S PHOTOGrAPHEr
P.O. BOx 42, Hamptonville, NC 27020-0042
PrSrT STD
US POSTAGE
PAID
BANGOr ME
PErMIT NO 112
IFPo CREDENtIALS woRk AGAIN!
By Lyndon Johnson, IFPO Photojournalist, AI News Service Press, Goldsboro, NC
NOPI NATIONALS, MYrTLE BEACH SPEEDWAY, MYrTLE BEACH, SC: THANKS TO
IFPO AND THE AI NEWS PrESS PrOGrAM I WAS ABLE TO COVEr THIS EVENT. OVEr
700 CArS, MOTOrCYCLES, AND TrUCKS COMPETED AT NOPI (NUMBEr ONE PArTS,
INC.) NATIONALS CAr, TrUCK AND BIKE SHOW AT THE MYrTLE BEACH SPEEDWAY.
OVEr 2000 SPECTATOrS ATTENDED THE EVENT. I WAS GIVEN ACCESS TO THE BEST POSITIONS TO SHOOT WITH THE rEST OF THE PHOTOGrAPHErS AND MEDIA STAFF. I HAVE
USED THE AI PrESS PrOGrAM FOr VArIOUS SPECIAL EVENTS FOr YEArS AND IT HAS
WOrKED FOr ME 100% SO FAr. rIGHT NOW ONE OF MY IMAGES FrOM THIS EVENT IS
THE ADVErTISING BANNEr FOr NOPI’S FACEBOOK PAGE. ( More at
ljimages.com/nopimb2015)
tANDEM DRIFtING DEMoNStRAtIoN At NoPI
TWO CArS TAKE TUrNS AS THE LEAD CAr AND THE CHASING CAr FOr AN OFFENSIVE/DEFENSIVE SETUP DESIGNED TO FIND OUT WHO CAN DrIFT BEST
UNDEr PrESSUrE. A DrIVEr WHO SPINS OUT Or CAUSES CONTACT AUTOMATICALLY LOSES THE TANDEM rUN. ©2015 Lyndon Johnson, IFPO

2017 Annual-ISSUE - International Freelance Photographers

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