2005 annual - International Freelance Photographers Organization

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T h e M a k e M o n e y W i t h Yo u r C a m e r a M a g a z i n e
Photographer
TODAY'S
Annual Issue
www.ifpo.net
Announcing
AI
American International
News Service
Pg. 33
“II h a d C L O S E A C C E S S t o t h e P r e s i d e n t
a t t h e I n a u g u r a t i o n . ” I l y a I F P O pg. 6
Photo Contest Winners pg. 27
TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHY:
A MO S T E X O T I C P L A C E pg. 19
How to:
Shoot Motorcycle Racing
pg.13
Use the Internet
To Expand Your Business
pg. 15
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Releases are not usually required for news photos. Releases are
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required for non-news events or photos for commerical purpose
Response
and must be included with submissions to publishers.
Form 3
A property release form must be signed by the owner of
pets, cars, buildings or any other inanimate object whose photo is for resale or
commercial purpose.
In consideration for promotional, publicity or other value described:
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Where will portrait(s) be displayed? ___________________________________________________________
EQUIPMENT RENTALS
_____________________________________________________
Expires __________________________________
DEPOSIT ______________________________________
FACILITY RENTALS
_____________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
BALANCE DUE _________________________________
TRAVEL, FOOD, LODGING
Color Scheme of display room _______________________________________________________________
After completion of the job and delivery of the photographs as specified, the negatives, proofs, extra photographs, and duplicates will be
the property of THE PHOTOGRAPHER____ CLIENT____. The Client s permission in writing is required before the photographer can sell
_______________________________________________________________________________________
these remaining materials or use them for publication purposes except as specified below:
signed-Photographer __________________________date _______________
People Plan
Location Plan
Rights to Publish Agreement • IFPO Form F224
Bride's Name
and
Contact
Information:
©American
Image
Press www.aipress.com
(336) 945-9867
__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
Ceremony Location:
__________________________________________________Portrait Client Interview Form
__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
Publication rights retained by the photographer:
❏ One-time
rights - (336) 945-9867
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❏ First rights
• ©American Image Press
❏ Exclusive rightsIFPO Form F158
❏ All rights are waived by the photographer.
The Client s permission is granted ___ not granted ___ to the Photographer to use the photos covered under this contract for EXHIBITION,
PHOTOGRAPHY CONTESTS, PORTFOLIOS, or DISPLAY purposes.
In the event the photographer fails to provide the photographs and/or services described in this contract, the Photographer is liable to the
Client only for the amount paid by the Client for deposit with no consideration for additional fees or expenses already paid by the
Photographer.
Officiating Clergy or Justice:
Bride's Family and Contact Information:
__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
phone: 555-444-3210
YOUR NAME HERE
__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
fax:
555-444-3211
OPTIONAL BUSINESS OR STUDIO
NAME
__________________________________________________
email:
[email protected]
Pre-Wedding Shooting Location(s):
__________________________________________________
U.R.L. www.aipress.com/~yourname __________________________________________________
_____________________________________________
Client s name
___________________________________________
Photographer
_____________________________________________
address
_____________________________________________
phone#
_____________________________________________
date & signature
___________________________________________
address
___________________________________________
phone#
___________________________________________
date & signature
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Maid (matron) of Honor and Party:
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Photography Job Contract ¥ 'American Image Press
__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
The undersigned (hereafter referred to as the client) agrees
to contract the services of:
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Action
MODELING EXPERIENCE
MODEL TRAINING
__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
Scene
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
form 2
__________________________________________________
signature
__________________________________________________
List modeling assignments performed using
List modeling schools & training using
or his designee (hereinafter the videographer) according to the following terms:
Photographic assignments on location require a range of equipment. The following checklist is intended as a guide to the pieces of equipment most often needed on location. This list should be
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
additional space on the back of this form if
additional space on the back of this form if
used as a starting point. Individual photographers have unique needs and should add
pieces of equipment items that may not be listed here and ignore those items that you do not use on
location.
Only those items
that________________________________________
absolutely necessary for your method of on location shooting should
be included.
__________________________________________________
correspondent’s
name
address
_____________________________________________
__________________________________________________
Name
of
Job:
________________________________
Date:
____________________
Location:
___________________________
necessary:
necessary:
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
Video Tapes are to be of the following type:
Other tape specifications:
File # _________ Date __________
Time __________
❏ Screwdrivers ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
(Phillips and regular tips)
_______________________________________
_______________________________________
EQUIPMENT
CHECKLIST
MISCELLANEOUS CHECKLIST
persons and vehicles involved:
Reception Location:
Assignment Verification Code# ________________________________
_____________________________________
__________________________________________________
❏ Spring clamps (severalcity/state/country
small ones)
In addition to camera bodies, lenses and film the
These items are optional and might be
TYPE
QUANTITY
________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
_______________________________________
_______________________________________
following items should always be a part of on ❏ Super glue ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
considered luxury items.
(PARTY 1)
(PARTY 1)
location equipment:
❏ Staple gun and staples
__________________________________________________
phone # ___________________________________________________
zip_________________________________________________
Groom's Name
and Contact Information:
VHS
________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
❏ Bottled water for soup, coffee or tea
Name: _______________________________________
Name: _______________________________________
❏ Swiss Army Knife
_______________________________________
_______________________________________
phone:
555-444-3210
YOUR
NAME HERE
❏ Changing bag
__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
❏ Chicken or beef bouillon
( can opener, scissors, leather punch, clippers etc)
Address: _____________________________________
Address: NAME
_____________________________________
VHS C/S VHS
________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
fax:
555-444-3211
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
❏ Extra batteries
OPTIONAL
BUSINESS OR STUDIO
❏ Candy (hard that doesn't melt easily)
❏ Tape (masking,
gaffers, electrical, duct tape)
__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
_______________________________________
_______________________________________
IFPO
❏ Extra
film Request • ©American Image Press
Phone: _______________________________________
Phone: _______________________________________
Press
Assignment
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IFPO Form F155
email:
[email protected]
❏ Tape measurer
(25
foot)
8 MM
________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
❏ Extra Flash sync cords
❏ Cream
Car Make:_____Model:_____Year:______Color:
______
Car Make:_____Model:_____Year:______Color:
______
❏ Twine or heavy string
U.R.L.
CITY,
STATE/PROVINCE,
ZIP,
COUNTRY
_______________________________________
_______________________________________
❏ Extra light meter
Honeymoon Departure Location
__________________________________________________
BETA
________________________________________________
❏ Sugar
❏ Two three prong
to two prong outlet adapters
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
License Plate: _________________________________
License Plate: _________________________________
❏ Extra power pack (for flash)
❏ Soup (dehydrated)
❏ Velcro (3 or 4 feet)
__________________________________________________
❏ Extra tripod
Insurance
Co.:
_________________________________
Insurance
Co.:
_________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
❏ Tea bags
❏ Vice grips (small
and large)
In return for the contracted goods and services, the
client Family
The and
clientContact
agrees to
compensate the Videographer __________________________________________________
Groom's
Information:
I affirm that all the information I have given on
❏ Film x-ray bags (for air travel)
Action
❏ Knife, fork, spoon combination
❏ Weatherproofed map of location area
agrees to compensate the Videographer as follows:__________________________________________________
for travel time in the amount of:
Scene
❏ Filters
this form is true to the best of my knowledge.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
signature___________________________________________
date ___________________
❏ Magazines or other reading material
❏ Wire cutters (small)
(PARTY
1)
(PARTY
1)
form 1
❏ Gray card
❏ Pencils and Pens
❏ Zip-lock plastic bags (12 one gallon size)
__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
Complete this form to evaluate
the scene
and determine the type of coverage required.
Name:
_______________________________________
Name: _______________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
❏ Instruction Manual (Camera)
COMPENSATION RATE
AMOUNT
TRAVEL TIME
AMOUNT
________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
❏ Permanent marking pens (black)
❏ __________________________________
__________________________________________________
❏ Instruction Manuals (other equipment )
Address: _____________________________________
Address: _____________________________________
❏ Small notebooks (3x5 or journalist type)
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
PER JOB
PER MILE
________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
❏ Lens cleaning cloth
❏ __________________________________
Coordination Services:
__________________________________________________
❏ Micro tape recorder
Phone: _______________________________________
Phone: _______________________________________
Model Interview Form • ©American Image Press
IFPO Form F164
❏ Pen or pencil
❏ Extra tapes for recorder
❏ __________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Limousine ______________________________________
__________________________________________________
PER TAPE
PER HOUR
________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
Car Make:_____Model:_____Year:______Color: ______
Car Make:_____Model:_____Year:______Color: ______
❏ Photographic Reference Book
❏ Safety pins
phone: 555-444-3210
YOUR NAME HERE
❏ __________________________________
________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
❏ Small brush for cleaning camera
License Plate: _________________________________
License Plate:File
_________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
# _________ Date __________ Time __________
❏ Small flashlight
PER HOUR
PER DAY
________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
fax:
555-444-3211
❏ Shooting log
Floral __________________________________________
❏ Tissues
Insurance Co.: _________________________________
Insurance Co.: _________________________________
IFPO
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
PER DAY
OTHER
❏ __________________________________
FIRST AID KIT
CHECKLIST
________________________________________________
Best Man's Name
and Contact Information:
❏ __________________________________
❏ __________________________________
The following list
of items make up a basic first
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Catering ________________________________________
Scene type:
Other:
The Client will compensate the Videographer for the__________________________________________________
kit and should always be a part of "on location" ❏ __________________________________
Payment Terms are:
❏ __________________________________
gear. Additional items should be added ❏ __________________________________
________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
Witnesses: (bystander
or lawscene
enforcement)
❏ Accident
❏ Large crowds gathered
following estimated miscellaneous expenses:
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
depending on the
specific locale. When working
❏ __________________________________
in unfamiliar areas, contact local or state health
Other __________________________________________
__________________________________________________
❏ Cash, Check Money Order
Name: __________________________
Name:__________________________
Investigating
Officer:
❏ Fire
❏ Motorists
re-routed
departments for ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
unknown hazzards.
❏ __________________________________
________________________________________________
Address: ________________________
Address: ________________________
________________________
EXPENSE CATEGORY
AMOUNT__________________________________________________
PHOTO VEST CHECKLIST
________________________________________________________________
❏
Credit
Card
❏ Natural disaster
❏ Major thoroughfare blocked
❏ Aspirin
❏ __________________________________
__________________________________________
___________________
__________________
Phone #: ________________________
Phone #:________________________
________________________
The photo vest is especially handy for
Card# ___________________________________
❏ Adhesive tape 1" x 2* yds
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assignments on location. The vest should be
❏ Catastrophic
event
❏ Neighborhoods threatened
to be
❏ Ammonia Inhalants
FILM DEVELOPING LOG • ©Americancomfortable
Image Press but must be properly stocked
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IFPO Form F127
Full Wedding: People and Places Shooting Plan 1 of 4 • ©American Image Press www.aipress.com - (336) 945-9867
functional.
Expires __________________________________
EQUIPMENT RENTALS
Photographs ❏
ofEntertainment
Property Damage:
________________________________________________________________
❏ Environmental hazards
❏ Anti-diarrhea medicine
(PARTY 1-car, building, other)
❏ Band aids (assorted)
❏ Aspirin or other pain reliever
DEPOSIT ______________________________________
❏ Other__________
❏ Residents
evacuated
FACILITY RENTALS
________________________________________________________________
❏ Bottled water
❏ Extra film
❑ Front ❑ Rear
❑ Front ❑ Rear
❑ Front ❑ Rear
❑ Front ❑ Rear
TOOL KIT CHECKLIST
BALANCE DUE _________________________________
❏ Burn Ointment
❏ Hostile surroundings
TRAVEL, FOOD, LODGING
❏ Extra batteries
❑ Right ❑ Left Side
❑ Right ❑ Left Side
❑ Right Side ❑ Left
❑ Right Side ❑ Left
Tools are used routinely on location but are ❏ Chapstick
❏ Extra keys to car or luggage
❏ Other__________
especially important when the unexpected
❑ Make/Model
❑ Make/Model
❑ Make/Model
❑ Make/Model
After completion of the job and delivery of the tapes as specified, the original tapes, cuttings, out-takes, and duplicates will be the property of THE
happens. Tools should be packed separately ❏ Cold pack
❏ International credit card
from Image
cameras
and equipment . Tools shouldwww.aipress.com
be ❏ Eye pads
35mm TEST STRIP LOG • ©American
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IFPO
Form F130telephone card
VIDEOGRAPHER____ CLIENT____. The Client’s permission in writing is required before the videographer can sell these remaining materials or
❏
International
❏
Major
❑
Vehicle
License
Plate
❑
Vehicle
License
Plate
❑
Vehicle
License
Plate
❑
Vehicle
License
Plate
small and lightweight yet functional.
❏ Eye irrigate (small bottle)
use them for publication purposes except as specified below: “Publication” refers to reproduction in the print or electronic media.
❏ Insect repellant
Damaged Area: ❏ Minor Damaged Area:
Damaged Area:
Damaged Area:
❏ First Aid instruction manual
❏ Allen wrenches (US and metric)
❏ Lens cleaning cloth
Reproduction
Publication
rights
retained
by
the
videographer:
❏
Gauze
Bandages
2"
❑
Center
❑
Close-ups
❑
Center
❑
Close-ups
❑
Center
❑
Close-ups
❑
Center
❑
Close-ups
❏ Not worth covering
❏ Binoculars (optional)
❏ Usual
❏ Light meter
❏ Gauze pads 4"
❏ One-time rights
❏ Exclusive rights
❏ Chalk (two or more colors)
❑ Inside/Interior Damage
❑ Inside/Interior
Damage
❏ Micro recorder
❏ Not a newsmaker,
could
be worth two or
❏ Hand lotion
❏ Unusual
❏ Channel locks (medium)
❏ Passport or ID w/ money
❏ First rights
❏ All rights are waived by the videographer.
❏ Hydrogen Peroxide (plastic bottle)
more new clients.
❏ Compass
Accident Diagram:
❏ Other__________
❏ Pen or pencil
❏ Insect spray
❏ Extra hat
The Client’s permission is granted ___ not granted ___ to the Videographer to use the tapes covered under this contract for
Indicate direction of vehicles, direction they were traveling and indicate from where you took your different photographs.
❏ Might be a newsmaker - no other news
❏ Pepper gas or tear gas
❏ Magnifying glass
❏ 50 foot extension cord
EXHIBITION, COMPETITIONS, PORTFOLIOS, or DISPLAY purposes.
❏ Non-Apsirin Pain Reliever
❏ Small brush for cleaning camera
❏ Flashlight
people on
the scene.
North
I, the undersigned
(hereafter
referred to the
❏ Prescription drugs
In the event the videographer fails to provide the tapes and/or services described in this contract, the Videographer is liable to the
❏ Small pocket knife
❏ Flashlight batteries and extra bulb
photographer)
declare
the information
listed
herecoverage
to
❏ Major
event
needs full
news
and Client only for the amount paid by the Client for deposit with no consideration for additional fees or expenses already paid by the
❏ Q-Tips
❏ Foreign adapter plug (foreign travel)
❏ Snacks (crackers, hard candy or jerky)
❏ Reflective Thermal blankets
be accurate and
unbiased
toward any of the parties
❏ Folding shovel or trowel
videographer.
❏ Special medicines
client
notification.
❏ Sting relief wipes
❏ Photographers
involved.
❏ Garbage bags (3 large)
❏ Sun block
___________________________________________
❏ Sting stick
❏ Major
event
Too _____________________________________________
❏ Hammer (small)
The photos
are true
to thenews
scene people
and haveeverywhere
not
❏ Tissue (small pkg.)
Client’s name
Photographer
❏ Sun block
❏ Leatherman Tool
been altered in any manner.
_____________________________________________
___________________________________________
❏ Toothbrush
❏ Sun glasses
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address
address
The photographer ______is ______is not available
❏ Triangular bandage (1)
❏ __________________________________
❏ Ladder (3 to 6 foot)
_____________________________________________
___________________________________________
❏ Tube of First Aid Creme
as a witness to appear in court or assist in insurance
phone#
phone#
❏ Nails, bolts, brads, and screws
❏ __________________________________
❏ Tweezers (sharp pointed)
_____________________________________________
___________________________________________
claims.
❏ Pepper or tear gas (rabid animals)
❏ __________________________________
❏ Wound wipes
❏ Rain poncho
❏ Rubber bands
❏ __________________________________
❏ Rulers (12 and 6 inch)
In addition to the equipment list, suggested
signature ____________________date _______________________
❏ __________________________________
South
preparatory routine and a follow-up routine upon
Videography Job Contract • ©American Image Press
IFPO Form F140
❏ Safety Matches or Lighter
return to the studio are included. There are
❏ __________________________________
❏ Saws (small wood and a hack)
several lists depending upon what type of
photography you plan to do away from your
❏ Scissors
home or studio.
Accident Report • ©American Image Press
IFPO Form F202
❏ __________________________________
❏ __________________________________
Scene evaluation overall:
EVALUATION:
client name
IFPO Form F171
address
invoice #
__________________________________________
__________________________________________
city/state/zip/country
__________________________________________
date
________________________________________
name of job
phone number
Date
Item & Description
Quantity
Price Each
Price
Are other news reporters on the
scene?
Freelance On-Location Checklist • ©American Image Press
IFPO Form F301
FREELANCE PHOTOGRAPHER S CONTRACTS AND CHECKL STS
F120
F121
F159
F160
F157
F158
F301
F141
F169
F170
F171
F172
F173
F174
F165
F163
F164
F140
F142
PHOTOGRAPHER S JOB CONTRACT
PHOTOGRAPHER S R GHTS COMM SS ONS CONTRACT
PHOTOGRAPHER S JOB NVO CE
PHOTOGRAPHER S JOB EST MATE WORKSHEET
PORTRA T PHOTOGRAPHER S JOB CONTRACT
PORTRA T PHOTOGRAPHER S NTERV EW FORM
PHOTOGRAPHER S ON ASS GNMENT CHECKL ST
NSURANCE PHOTOGRAPHER S NVENTORY RECORD
WEDD NG PHOTOGRAPHY JOB CONTRACT
WEDD NG PHOTOGRAPHY CHECKL ST
Fu Wedd ng Peop e and P aces Shoo ng P an 1 o 4
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MODEL PORTFOL O JOB CONTRACT
MODEL PORTFOL O SHOOT NG CHECKL ST
MODEL NTERV EW FORM
V DEOGRAPHER S JOB CONTRACT
V DEOGRAPHER S WEDD NG CHECKL ST
RELEASES AND SUBM SS ON AGREEMENTS
F191
MODEL RELEASE pocke o m
F192
PUBL CAT ON RELEASE pocke o m
F193
PROPERTY RELEASE pocke o m
F147
PUBL CAT ON SUBM SS ON pocke o m
F224
R GHTS TO PUBL SH AGREEMENT
NEWS PHOTOGRAPHERS PLANNERS AND REPORTS
F210
HOT NEWS CHECKPO NTS
F211
DA LY ACT ON PLANNER
F212
HOT CONTACTS LOCAL PUBL CAT ONS
F213
QU CK RESPONSE PROCESS NG LABS
F214
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NEWS REPORTER S LOG & EVALUAT ON
NEWS REPORTER S ACC DENT REPORT
CL ENT NOT F CAT ON FORMS pocke o m
QU CK RESPONSE NEWS LOG
NSTANT NEWS REPORT FORM
Tax
Subtotal
Less Amt Paid
Due Date
Photography Job Invoice • ©American Image Press
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Total Due
IFPO Form F159
PHOTOGRAPHERS LOGS
F125
35mm EXPOSURE LOG
F146
PHOTO SHOOT NG LOG
F126
DARKROOM F LM DEVELOP NG LOG
F127
DARKROOM CHEM CAL USAGE LOG
F128
DARKROOM ENLARGER CAL BRAT ON LOG
F129
DARKROOM PR NT MAK NG LOG
F130
DARKROOM 35mmTEST STR P LOG
M SCELLANEOUS FORMS
F101
FPO MEMBERSH P APPL CAT ON
F102 a FPO MEMBER S NFORMAT ON FORM
F102 b FPO REFERRAL PROGRAM FORM
F103
FPO ORDER FORM
F104
ASS GNMENT DATA BANK REG STRAT ON
F105
PHOTO CONTEST RULES AND ENTRY FORMS
F106
ED TOR S SWEEPSTAKES & SUBM SS ON NFO
F107
FPO MEMBER S ADVERT S NG RATES
F108 a FPO HOME PAGE PROGRAM K T #1
F108 b FPO HOME PAGE PROGRAM K T #2
F108 c FPO HOME PAGE PROGRAM K T #3
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P CTURE AWARD PROGRAM
F139
FPO PRESS ASS GNMENT REQUEST MEMO
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PHOTO CONTEST ENTRY FORM pocke o m
F155
PRESS ASS GNMENT REQUEST FORM
F156
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❏ ❏ Bubble-blowing shots _______________
______________________
❏ ❏ Petal throwing shots _______________
_
shots_________________________
❏ ❏ Birdseed or Rice throwing
____________________________
❏ ❏ College friends _______________
__________________________
❏ ❏ Work Associates _______________
(ring) under Bride’s hand(ring)
❏ ❏ Close-up of Groom’s hand
_____________________
❏ ❏ Outdoor Couple poses _______________
_____________
_______________
❏ ❏ Couple kissing _______________
____
Bouquet______________________
❏ ❏ Photo of Invitation and
and Boutonniere ____________
❏ ❏ Photo of bow tie, Invitation
____
______________________________
❏ ❏ Gift table _______________
___________________________
❏ ❏ Couple opening gifts___________
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❏ ❏ Reception site, exterior
____________________
❏ ❏ Reception site, interior _______________
_____________________________
❏ ❏ Wedding cake _______________
_
______________________________
❏ ❏ Bride’s cake _______________
_____________________________
❏ ❏ Groom’s cake _______________
__________
_______________
❏ ❏ Buffet/Food table _______________
_______________________
❏ ❏ Photo of Head Table _______________
cake ____________________________
❏ ❏ Bride and Groom slicing
______________
_______________
Groom
to
❏ ❏ Bride feeding cake
_____________________________
❏ ❏ Groom feeding cake to Bride
other ________________________
❏ ❏ Couple feeding cake to each
_
______________________________
❏ ❏ Couple toasting each other
license_______________________
❏ ❏ Witnesses signing marriage
____________________
❏ ❏ Servers ______________________________
_____________________
_______________
decorations
❏ ❏ Reception
_________________________
❏ ❏ The Couple’s first dance_________
_______
_______________
❏ ❏ Groom dancing with Mother________
_
______________________________
❏ ❏ Bride dancing with Father
______________________
❏ ❏ Groom dancing with Mother-in-Law
________________________
❏ ❏ Bride dancing with Father-in-Law
_______________________
❏ ❏ Attendants’ dancing _______________
_
______________________________
❏ ❏ Parents’ of Couple dancing
_______
_______________
❏ ❏ Misc. Guests dancing _______________
______________________________
❏ ❏ Bouquet toss _______________
______________________
❏ ❏ Catching the bouquet _______________
___
Bride_________________________
❏ ❏ Groom taking garter off
__
______________________________
❏ ❏ Garter toss _______________
_______________________
❏ ❏ Catching the garter _______________
catcher _________________________
❏ ❏ Caught Garter placed on
__________________________
❏ ❏ Best Man’s toast _______________
___
______________________________
❏ ❏ Other Attendants’ toasts
couple ___________________________
❏ ❏ Toasts from Parents’ of
__
(musicians, etc.) _______________
❏ ❏ Photo of entertainment
____________________
❏ ❏ Centerpieces on Tables _______________
___
______________________________
❏ ❏ Food being served/eaten
_
______________________________
❏ ❏ Bride mingling with guests
_____________________
❏ ❏ Groom mingling with guests_________
____
_______________
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____
______________________________
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_____________________________
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_________________
_______________
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❏ ❏ Engagement photo for newspaper
________________________
❏ ❏ Formal engagement photo
________________________________
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________________________________
Bride
Shooting Plan Prior to the Ceremony
❏ ❏ Bride dressing with Mother's
help _______________________
❏ ❏ Bride dressing with attendants
help ______________________
❏ ❏ Bride alone, full body shot
_______________________________
❏ ❏ Bride alone, 3/4 view ______________
______________________
❏ ❏ Bride alone, head and shoulders
shot ____________________
❏ ❏ Bride looking into full-length
mirror _____________________
❏ ❏ Bride looking into mirror,
head and shoulders shot ______
❏ ❏ Maid/Matron of Honor placing
garter on bride ___________
❏ ❏ Mother adjusting Bride’s
veil_____________________________
❏ ❏ Bride with something new,
borrowed and something blue
❏ ❏ Bride with each of attendant
_____________________________
❏ ❏ Bride with Flower Girl(s)_______
__________________________
❏ ❏ Bride with Maid/Matron
of Honor_____________________
___
❏ ❏ Bride with mother ______________
_________________________
❏ ❏ Bride with father ______________
__________________________
❏ ❏ Bride with her mother and
father ________________________
❏ ❏ Bride with grandparents
_________________________________
❏ ❏ Bride kissed by her father
_______________________________
❏ ❏ Bride pinning boutonniere
on her Father _________________
❏ ❏ Bride putting corsage on
her Mother _____________________
❏ ❏ Bride placing penny in her
shoe__________________________
❏ ❏ Bride giving ring to Maid/Matron
of Honor ______________
❏ ❏ Bride windowlight portraits
______________________________
❏ ❏ Individual portrait of each
person in wedding party______
❏ ❏ Bride giving bouquets/bou
tonnieres to her attendants ____
❏ ❏ Bride in mirror, finishing
touches ________________________
❏ ❏ Bride leaving for wedding
________________________________
❏ ❏ Bride's parents waving
__________________________________
❏ ❏ Bride's parents wiping tears
_____________________________
❏ ❏ Bride arriving at ceremony
______________________________
❏ ❏ Maid/Matron of Honor wiping
Bride’s brow ______________
❏ ❏ Maid/Matron of Honor pulling
Bride into church/site ____
❏ ❏ Picture of Bride entering
church/site_____________________
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_____________________________
❏ ❏ Groom pinning boutonniere
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❏ ❏ Groom putting corsage on
Mother ________________________
❏ ❏ Groom shining his shoes
_________________________________
❏ ❏ Groom giving ring to Best
Man __________________________
❏ ❏ Groom looking out the window
___________________________
❏ ❏ Individual portrait of each
person in wedding party______
❏ ❏ Groom giving bouquets/bou
tonnieres to his attendants ___
❏ ❏ Groom in mirror, finishing
touches ______________________
❏ ❏ Groom leaving for wedding_____
__________________________
❏ ❏ Groom's parents waving
at groom _______________________
❏ ❏ Groom's parents wiping
tears ____________________________
❏ ❏ Groom arriving at ceremony
site _________________________
❏ ❏ Best Man wiping Groom’s
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❏ ❏ Decorating “getaway” car
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❏ ❏ Bride and Groom saying
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❏ ❏ Couple kissing/hugging
_
to getaway car _______________
❏ ❏ Bride and Groom walking
_________________________
guests_________
to
waving
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❏❏
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❏ ❏ Couple getting into getaway
_
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❏ ❏ Couple leaving in getaway
___
for Honeymoon _______________
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______________________
❏ ❏ Carrying gifts to car _______________
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❏ ❏ Groom dressing with help
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❏ ❏ Groom alone, full body shot
______________________________
❏ ❏ Groom alone, 3/4 view ______________
_____________________
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❏ ❏ Picture of church/site ______________
______________________
❏ ❏ Usher/Groomsmen seating
Parents of Bride ______________
Parents of Groom_____________
Bride’s Grandparents _________
Groom’s grandparents ________
❏ ❏ Photo of Musicians ______________
________________________
❏ ❏ Photo of Officiating Clergy
or Justice_____________________
❏ ❏ Groom and attendants waiting
for bride's aisle walk ____
❏ ❏ Bride, attendants and Escort,
about to enter _____________
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____
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down aisle (back shot) __________
❏ ❏ Moment that Bride and
Groom meet at altar _____________
❏ ❏ Entire wedding party at
altar ____________________________
❏ ❏ Bride, Groom and Official
________________________________
❏ ❏ Entire interior view (wide
angle)_________________________
❏ ❏ Bride's and Groom's mothers
lighting unity candle
❏ ❏ Bride and Groom lighting
unity candle ___________________
❏ ❏ Medallion ceremony ______________
________________________
❏ ❏ Hands ceremony ______________
___________________________
❏ ❏ Religious Ceremony 1 (option)
___________________________
❏ ❏ Religious Ceremony 2 (option)
___________________________
❏ ❏ Groom placing ring on Bride’s
finger _____________________
❏ ❏ Bride placing ring on Groom’s
finger _____________________
❏ ❏ First kiss as man and wife
_______________________________
❏ ❏ Receiving line ______________
______________________________
❏ ❏ Guests throwing rice or
birdseed _________________________
❏ ❏ Guest blowing bubbles ______________
______________________
❏ ❏ Couple leaving for reception____
__________________________
❏ ❏ Parents of couple leaving
for reception__________________
_
❏ ❏ Grandparents of couple
leaving for reception ____________
❏ ❏ Special guests leaving for
reception ______________________
❏ ❏ Bride and Groom with entire
wedding party______________
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I Go After Assignments and
Make Them Pay page 9
How To Gain Access to the President
By Ilya Moshenskiy
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How to Succeed As a Press Photographer
By Vonda H. Blackburn
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My Assignments Pay
By Chris Cross
13 Motorcycle Racing Photography
By Elliot “Ed” L. Doering
Continued page 23
15 Use the Internet to Expand Your Business
Chris Cross IFPO
By Dennis Hodges
FEATURES
ON ASSIGNMENT
Up Close with the President
Volume 20, Number 1
2005 ANNUAL ISSUE
19 Travel Photography: The Exotic World of a Camel Fair
By Michael I Hanyecz
23 Book Reviews
33 IFPO Announces AI New Service
Photo Contests
27 2004 Annual Winner
29 2004 Monthly Winners
36 Photo Contest Rules
On Assignment
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33 Chicago Blues Festival
President Bush is escorted by Major General David H.
Petraeus as he visits the 101st Airborne Division at Fort
Campbell, Kentucky. ©2004 George Austin IFPO.
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By Richard B. Ressman MD, IFPO
NBA: Miami vs Indiana
By Sean Camiring
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With the President - Up Close
By George Austin and Nancy Ford
ON THE COVER
2005 Inaugural Festivities
On the Campaign in Charleston,West Virginia
BY ILYA MOSHENSKIY IFPO
The Chicago Blues Festival
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With the President
George Austin IFPO
Richard B. Ressman MD. IFPO Page
IFPO PHOTOGRAPHERS PUBLISHED IN THIS ISSUE
My subject was Bush ... George W. “Why not go after
the biggest target that I could, the President of the
United States?” ©2004 Nancy Ford IFPO.
George Austin, Greenville, KY
Ed Cayot, Kankakee, Illinois
Sean Camiring, Chicago, IL
Anthony E. Ciampa, Sahuarita, AZ
Chris Cross, Olathe, KS
Elliot “Ed” L Doering, Milwaukee, WI
Dora DuMoulin, Russell, NY
Lyudmila Fedossov, Skokie, IL
Nancy Ford, Beaver, WV
Craig Hellier, Highlands Ranch, CO
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Paolo Pedicelli, Montreal, PQ Canada
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Michael I. Hanyecz, Calabasas, CA
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Cinderella Morff, Lohman, MO
Ilya Moshenskiy, Redmond, WA
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JUST BEFORE THE PRESIDENT’S SPEECH ... SOLDIERS WITH FLAGS
PRESIDENT’S FAMILY. I HAD TIME TO
PHOTOGRAPH FIRST LADY LAURA BUSH DURING A SPLIT SECOND
WHEN THE BANNERS WERE BLOWING IN THE WIND. © 2005 ILYA.
PASSED BETWEEN ME AND THE
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everyday to learn when press applications would be received. The first day
to apply was January 5, 2005. I immediately asked my editor Vonda Blackburn for assistance. She processed my
request that day.
This time the turn of each event
seemed to favor me. My first break
came when the chief press official at
the inaugural headquarters remembered me from 2001! I think my Russian accent jogged his memory. Anyway, I was listed in his data files from
four years ago as a correspondent
photographer for American Image
Press and Today’s Photographer
International magazine. That immediately removed the, “I never heard of
you or your magazine,” barrier which
is always questioned for high security
events. That, along with applying for
credentials on the first day possible,
got me on their list for consideration
early.
I had absolutely no previous experience or familiarity with the White
House press service. However, after
graduating from the Kiev Institute of
Culture specializing in photojournalism and working in mass-media in
Ukraine and in Russia, I was totally
comfortable and prepared to cover one
of the most important events in the
world -- the Inauguration of the President of the United States.
Although, I have covered such
celebrities as Bill Gates, Michael Gorbachev, President Bill Clinton, Senator Hilary Clinton, and others since
moving to the United States, this was
my first time to capture such a large
scale, high security event.
Security and restrictions actually
kicked in at the Seattle airport. When
MY VANTAGE POINT ALONG THE PARADE ROUTE WAS BETTER THAN MOST. THE SLIGHT CURVE ALLOWED AN INTERESTING PERSPECTIVE. ACCESS TO THE
WHITE HOUSE WAS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE. THIS SHOT REVEALS THE TIGHT SECURITY ON THE ROOF THE EVENING BEFORE THE INAUGURATION. © 2005 ILYA
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.. To the President
By Ilya Moshenskiy IFPO, Redmond, WA
VICE PRESIDENT AND MRS. DICK CHENY WITH PRESIDENT BUSH AND
FIRST LADY LAURA BUSH. © 2005 ILYA.
I presented my ticket for Washington,
DC along with all my bags of photo
equipment, I was ushered into a special room where they double checked
me and my equipment. They required
me to click the shutter on my camera
to make sure “that a weapon was not
built in!"
In Washington DC press photographers for the inaugural event had to
pass three check points: scanners,
dogs, and FBI screeners. I was one of
the very first to arrive and made it
through without a hitch. My long term
operational experience in Russia
where it is always necessary to be
ready for the
most unforeseen situations gave me
the
confidence needed
to
breeze
through security inspections.
Conditions
in general for
shooting were
uneasy.
A
background
of a daylight,
which also
included artificial illumination, created an effect
called "mixed
light" a set-
ting in which it is very difficult to
achieve high quality pictures.
Beside difficult lighting there were
other major forces at work. For example, during one of the most important
moments, just before the President’s
speech, a number of soldiers with flags
of all fifty American states passed
between me and the President and his
family. I had time to photograph First
Lady Laura Bush during a split second
when the banners were blowing in the
wind.
In the evening after the first day of
shooting I downloaded over 1000
images to my computer to evaluate my
equipment and shooting techniques for
the inaugural events the next day. In
general I was pleased with my results
under the unusual conditions.
I know that many photographers
dream of such high profile assignments. For me it was as easy. Having
been accredited by American Image
Press and Today’s Photographer
International since 1996 prepared me
and gave me the credibility and the
backing I needed to succeed.
It was new interesting experience in
my professional work -- and the
toughest assignment of my life. I hope
President Bush likes my pictures. Ω
THE BUSH AND CHENY FAMILIES ARE HAVING FUN IN THE VIEWING BOOTH IN FRONT OF THE WHITE HOUSE -- INCLUDING FORMER
PRESIDENT BUSH AND FIRST LADY BARBARA BUSH (FAR RIGHT ABOVE). © 2005 ILYA.
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O N A S S I G N M E N T: T H E N B A
BY SEAN CAMIRING IFPO, ALGONQUIN, ILLINOIS
How to Succeed ......
INDIANA PACERS VS. MIAMI HEAT
RON ARTEST #23 (FAR LEFT) OF INDIANA SCORES
AGAINST LAMAR ODOM #7 OF MIAMI. MIAMI’S EDDIE
JONES #6 (NEAR LEFT) MAKES A JUMP SHOT OVER
RON ARTEST. INDIANA WON 97-91.
©2004 SEAN CAMIRING
For the last 20 years IFPO press credentials have paved the way for IFPO photographers to cover sports, news, concerts and
other events where a recognized press credential is required. The IFPO Press Program backed up by Today’s Photographer
magazine is generally the only way for
IFPO members to cover events that they
normally could not cover on their own.
Secondly, and nearly as important, the
press program places IFPO press photographers on the scene to shoot shoulder to
shoulder with other well known press photographers -- which offers a learning experience second to none. It is absolutely the
best environment to learn the give and
take required to shoot in spaces which are
always very tight and at a premium. Each
assignment is an important learning experience and paves the way to more important ones. The ultimate goal for press
assignments is to get published or land a
paying job. Over the years many IFPO
photographers have frequently experienced that sequence of success.
Contract photography is a natural next
step up from press photography. A few
years back IFPO member John Nugent
reported that after shooting Macy’s
Thanksgiving Day parade, he contacted
their publicity director to show his work
and get her reaction. She and her entire
staff loved the images. He landed a three
year project contract with Macy’s New
York in 1990, 1991 and 1992 to shoot the
balloon inflation the evening before, plus
the Thanksgiving Day parades. Each year
he was paid a $1200 contract fee. A stunning portfolio was a by product which led
to more jobs and a lucrative photography
business after his retirement from a career
in another field.
On the job training is the very best
experience for press photographers. The
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right credentials and confidence in your
skills is primary but the real success
comes when you can deliver photos that
sell from top notch events. That achievement is not easy and much of it is learned
from the“comradery” with other successful photographers. In the beginning expect
other photographers to question who you
are. Always answer that question truthfully in a professional and considerate manner. The outcome will usually be positive
and the information well received by
everyone on the scene. Before long you
will be accepted and even expected at
events by other press photographers or the
press officials. Comments such as, “I
missed you at such and such event last
month,” or, “I’ll see you next week at
the....” are common. Lessons learned
from exposure to other press photographers and on the scene experience cannot
be replaced by training. Finally, always
look for the photos published by other
photographers at the same event. Try to
remember where and how they were set
up, what kind of lens was used etc. For
example, if an AP photographer is shooting beside you, look for his photos the
next day in major newspapers (check the
internet). This is the quickest and most
reliable way to evaluate your own work.
After learning the ethics of press photography, it is essential to behave pro-
fessionally. Word of poor ethical
behavior at any event can spread like
wildfire and jeopardize credentials for
future activities.
There are a number of “rules” to
remember and practice if you expect
to succeed and gain a positive reputation as a press photographer.
Emergency Scenes
Emergency scenes may be the most
difficult to cover. Fire departments
and police have the right to limit
access in order to prevent injuries to
the public. They can and have arrested
members of the press who act irresponsibly on the scene. Once access is
granted, it is essential to behave cautiously and appropriately.
There are a number of important
things to remember when photographing an emergency scene:
• Your vehicle’s location. Keep it
well out of the way. Don’t create a
traffic hazard or block emergency
response vehicles. This is one of
the quickest and most negative
ways to get noticed.
• Be courteous to officials. Show the
police your American Image Press
Credentials. Don’t rush by expecting them to see your credentials on
the fly.
• Never interupt the officer in charge
to ask questions while the emergency is still in progress. Handling
the situation is the only priority of
the emergency workers. Information will be provided when time
permits.
• Stay out of the way. Firefighting
and crime scenes are dangerous
enough without outsiders getting in
the way. No picture is worth risking your life or that of someone
else.
• What is a safe distance? A good
rule is to stay behind any hoselines
that go up to and into the building.
Do not go any closer than twice the
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.. As a Press Photographer
N O W . . . M Y A S S I G N M E N T S P AY
BY CHRIS CROSS IFPO, OLATHE, KANSAS
Over the years I
have been impressed
by many stories in this
magazine about, “How
to Go After an
Assignment and Make
It Pay.” Now I have my
own story to tell. Chris
Cross, IFPO
JEFF BATES (ABOVE), AN UP AND COMING NEW COUNTRY MUSIC STAR
PLAYED TO A PACKED CROWD AT THE JOHNSON COUNTY OLD SETTLERS
CELEBRATION JUST BEFORE HE HEADED TO THE GRAND OLD OPERA.
BACK STAGE PASSES (ABOVE LEFT). “A COLLECTION OF BACK STAGE
PASSES REMIND ME OF THE STARS I’VE COVERED.” CHRIS CROSS
y press credentials and the back-up of the editorial staff at Today’s Photographer magazine have served
me well in two ways. I have been able to gain access to many events. Also I have been exposed to some
great press photographers working on the scene beside me which, in my opinion, is the very best way to
learn. Access is more important but working beside experienced press photographers is a close second. Neither could
have ever occurred for me without the IFPO press program.
My real break came about three years ago when The Old Settlers Day Celebration Committee in Olathe, Kansas needed an event photographer. I submitted photos from my portfolio (developed from other assignments for Today’s Photog-
M
rapher magazine). Those photos landed the job for me right away. Since then I have been their only staff photographer ...
and it has been a lot of fun yet very challenging.
Of all the photos assignments I’ve done for Today’s Photographer, Old Settlers is my favorite. I get full access to all
the performers from sound checks to “meet and greets”. Backstage I shoot super stars as well up and coming stars.
I continue to shoot a full range of assignments, news, sports etc. constantly trying to get published and to keep my
portfolio updated. My continuing goal is to “go after the next assignment and make it pay.” Thanks to the IFPO Press
Program. I am able to do that most of the time. Chris Cross IFPO, Olathe, KS
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1. The GOLD SEAL which appears throughout the credentails, is emblazoned with the American Image PRESS logo to distinguish the new credentials with all of it’s improvements, from the
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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.
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4. COMPLETE BUNDLE of all credentials and Internet Verification is automatically shipped to those who enroll in the Gold Press
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cover or whether covering weekend or after-hours events warrants the Internet Verification option or not. You get it all.
5. INTERNET VERIFICATION All Gold Press Pass holders will be assigned a verification code printed on the face of all the credentials. This code can be used to verify your assignment status with Today’s Photographer magazine by press officials 24 hours a
day EVERY day from anywhere in the world. The Internet Verification site is at www.aipress.com/verify.
6. VERIFICATION UPDATES Now you can go online using your Verification Code and update your own Assignment Verification record. You can change your mailing address, add an email address or change other contact information in seconds.
7. PUBLISHING CREDITS Now you can actually display the names of the publications that have published your photos right on
your Internet Verification site so press officials can see your breadth of experience. And... you can use your Verification Code online
and update your list of publishing credits as often as you like, without having to call the American Image office.
8. RECENT ASSIGNMENTS Now you can display your recent assignments on your Verification site so press officials can see
what kind of events you’ve been covering. And... you can use your Verification Code online to update your display of recent assignments as often as you like.
9. EXPIRATION DATE At last, we have added an expiration date to our Press Credentials. As great as the “lifetime” press credentials may seem, there are big drawbacks. “No expiration date” is the single largest reason for problems being accepted in some
venues, not to mention that photos become outdated. Gold Press Pass holders will be able to renew their credentials every 3 years to
keep them current, and they will get a whole new set with each renewal.
10.NEW LOW PRICE of only $99 is a full $129 SAVING off the price of the previous program for all the credentials and options.
But remember, the programs are not equivalent.
11.NEW FEATURES Even at the same price, the Gold Press Pass program has features enumerated here that aren’t even available in the previous program. 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.
The American Image Press Photographer’s Code of Ethics
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 standards can “make or break” a career. As a press photographer, it is
your duty 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 good press photography requires patience, determination and a strong set of ethics which can be the difference between
success and failure.
First, foremost and always remember that Press access is a privilege not to be abused. Use the following Code of Ethics to guide
you:
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• Arrive early — at least 45 minutes to an hour before the event is •
scheduled to begin — in order to check in, find the press area, check
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out the stage or facility lay-out and choose a vantage point.
• Never show up for an event unprepared. Not only should you have all
the proper equipment, you should have a basic knowledge and under•
standing of the event. Do your homework!
• Try to work with promoters and authorized officials rather than against
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them.
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.
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with the action, criticize a player or performer or interrupt an authorized
official.
Have patience. Resist the urge to inconvenience other photographers
by changing spots. Your opportunity will come.
Although it can be necessary to fight for a good position, always be
courteous. You’ll find other photographers are usually willing to share
their space -- if you offer them the same courtesy. Try your best to get
along with other members of the press.
Always live up to your obligations to promoters and publications.
If you agree not to sell the photos commercially, DO NOT break this
agreement.
Always clean up after yourself -- film wrappers, 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. Don’t abuse the privileges you have been granted.
Always remember you are a photographer on the job -- not a spectator.
Finally, the nature of breaking news makes preparation impossible. 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. Ω
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verify page and this time click on UPDATE. Again, enter the demo code 12345ABC. This time you will be presented with a screen that
allows you to modify and update the demo contact information as well as enter "Recent Assignments" and "Publishing Credits." Make all the
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Motorcycle Racing P h o t o g r a p h y
By Elliot “Ed” L. Doering IFPO, Milwaukee, WI
T
hose who favor Motorsports photography are constantly thinking
and acquiring a base of knowledge concerning the techniques used to
capture speed on film. Apart from the
smell of racing fuel, the bikes flashing by
at super sonic speeds and the myriad of
activities both on and off the track, in most
of us, there’s that quiet time when we
examine our images and try to pin point
how our efforts are affecting the results.
There are usually two distinct differences
in capturing the world of racing. One is the
moving or action based subjects versus the
more common static subjects (pit, paddock
and head shots).
Through the efforts of Today’s Photographer International Magazine, I was
again fortunate to gain photo credentials to
film nine rounds of the 2004 MOTOGP
Motorcycle World Championship series
through out Europe this past May to September. Once again, I got to practice techniques concerning primarily the action
aspects of the world wide phenomenon
known as MOTOGP. This is a constant
growing spectacle of pure action charged
speed on two wheels, which has been
drawing crowds of up to 220,000 as I witnessed at the May 2004 Spanish
MOTOGP at Jerez, Spain.
As one further thinks about the elements
of racing photography, it should become
apparent that there is one predominant element in static or pit shot photography. It’s
CONTROL. Here, the photographer CAN
control his location distances, time of day
and lighting. However, we do NOT enjoy
such an easily controlled filming environment when it comes to the action
aspects of racing photography.
More often than not control is more
of an adaptation to the racing circuit environment. At any race rack, you’ll notice
that you have very limited control over the
distances between your camera and the
bikes flashing past. Press access greatly
helps break down the distance element,
getting you into a more accessible corner,
wherein, if lucky, you can close in on the
action.
Contrastingly, you can NOT control
when, or the conditions and elements
under which the race is run. MOTOGP
races are held in sweltering sun or pouring
rain. We can’t control that. Also, if your
exposure is “off” you can not ask the racers to form up again on the starting grid
for a “take two”. With all this in mind,
let’s explore how you can actually capture
a sense of speed in your shots.
First, if you’ll look around at your fellow motorsports photographers, 99% will
have a 35mm SLR strapped around their
necks. With quick film advancement,
affordable interchangeable lenses, built-in
or add on motor drives, power winders and
recently digital and auto focus programs,
the modern 35mm SLR camera easily
shows itself as the “work horse” of racing
action.
Race photography takes a degree of
flow and rhythm. Consider the ease and
flowing movements you’ll have in keeping
a race bike in your viewfinder with a light
weight 100-300mm hand held lens compared to a cumbersome 600800mm APO on a monopod.
Always keep equipment
light and compact as possible.
Over the past 16 years I
am probably the only “veteran” working in the traditional film format in a world of
digital equipment for one
reason only -- QUALITY
and unequalled sharpness.
Digital allows for more images and the
rapid submittal, but I have a wide open
deadline, so I prefer the quality of a film
print.
As a beginner you simply can’t beat
using either 400 or 800 film. On a sunny
weekend, go with the 400. Under clouds
the 800 will give you the latitude to compensate for low light conditions. (The photos that accompany this text were all from
Fuji Color ProPress ISO 800.)
Color negative film thrives on good,
generous exposure. For example if you
have a 100 film, set your ASA/ISO dial to
80. The 1/3rd stop over-exposure will
result in a greater overlap and finer grain
effect plus the added exposure builds
shadow over hi-light, reducing contrast.
Another very critical rule concerns the
longest exposure that can be rendered
using hand held lenses.This usually
equates to a shutter speed just slightly
higher than a number obtained by dividing
the total lens’ focal length by four. Complicated? No. A 200mm telephoto (divided
by 4) equals 50, so a slightly higher shutter speed of 1/60th sec. is the LIMIT of
shutter speed you can safely hand hold.
There are two schools or approaches to
capturing that blurred impression of speed
or motion -- stop action and panning.Shutter speed is your first option to stop action.
The faster a bikes moves in your viewfinder the faster your shutter speed MUST be.
Capturing movement depends on speed,
distance and angle. Close up, any subject
will require a faster shutter speed than
when it’s far away. Coming or going, it
doesn’t move as fast in your viewfinder as
when it approaches from an angle or
comes straight in front of you. In that
instance, slower speeds can be used. If a
bike is approaching head on, the MINIMUM shutter speed I use is 1/500 in conjunction with 400 film. I go to 1/1000 to
SEEDORF RACING’S YOUNG STAR HECTOR BARBARA (ABOVE) BROUGHT THE 125CC
APRILIA HOME TO 3RD PLACE AT JEREZ AND MUGELLO. COLD CALCULATING GUN
FIGHTER EYES (LEFT). ALEX BAROS IS ONE OF THE BEST TO EVER THROW A LEG
OVER A MOTOGP BIKE. ©2004 ED DOERING
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to add your Home Page URL (www.aipress.com/~yourname) to your business cards, letterhead and all your
promotional material.
expiration date
mail to: IFPO PO Box 777, Lewisville NC 27023-0777
view the top photographers on the internet at http://www.ifpo.net/topphotographers
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
The information needed to create your Home Page (print or type clearly):
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.
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Use the Internet to Expand Your Freelance Business
By Dennis Hodges IFPO, Kansas City, Missouri
ALL MODELS NEED PORTFOLIOS, COMPOSITES AND SIGNED
PUBLICATION RELEASES FROM
THE PHOTOGRAPHER TO PROMOTE THEMSELVES.
Model Kelsey Gullet
Photos ©2004 Dennis
Hodges
I
f you are tired of shooting weddings and little league baseball
games on weekends, try something different. How about becoming
a freelance internet photographer? It’s
easier than you might think.
Consider that computers, the internet and email have changed the world
of all businesses one way or another.
It doesn’t matter if you are a sole proprietor or part of a large corporation,
the rules are the same for everyone.
Communication is often made
through email. Needed information is
gained by visiting a web site rather
than traveling to “visit a company or
vendor”. Digital imaging has taken
over the photography and printing
business. So how does that affect photographers?
In my business the internet has
swung the doors wide open for me to
find models and for models to find
me. Remember when we ran classified
ads in the newspapers for models and
waited for the phone to ring some
days or weeks later? No more. Today
you can go to a model web hosting
site, view their models and their credentials in a matter of minutes. Then
you simply email those you find interesting. Describe your current projects
and the amount of money you have
budgeted for models. This is free and
you usually get a quick reply.
Many of the models you will find
are just getting started but many are
professional. The new models are
looking for time for pictures (TFP).
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They are willing to model free. In
return they want a CD or set of prints
from the photo session for their own
use. (At one time this was called a test
shoot.) All models are looking for
work. They are generally not signed
with an agency, so are willing to work
for less money because they do not
pay an agency commission. They all
need portfolios, composites etc. to
promote themselves.
Locating models via the internet can
bring in lots of work for the photographer who wants to expand his business into advertising, promotions,
shooting model’s portfolios or simply
shooting pictures for the model to
place on a website.
As an IFPO Model Consultant for
many years the new technology revolution has made my job much easier. I
now have my own home page on the
internet to promote my models. Also a
portfolio of my work can be seen on
musecube.com.
The model featured here is Kelsey
Gullett based in Chicago. Her portfolio is also on musecube.com. She contacted me because she liked my style
of photography and that my models
are frequently published, which was
her goal.
Our whole venture was handled
through email. Within two weeks
from the first contact Kelsey had
flown to Kansas City (accompanied
by her mother) for the shoot. A few
hours later she left, happy with a new
pictures for her website and composite
sheets plus high hopes for getting published. This is an excellent example of
how perseverance and self promotion
paid off for this young lady in a very
competitive market.
Strangely enough all of this happened through very little effort from
me. Granted, my work can be found
on numerous websites including several of IFPO’s. That did take effort
and work up front but the pay off is
worth it -- and it keeps on working!
To get started as a freelance internet
photographer, carefully review the
IFPO programs in this magazine that
are available to you. The Top Photographers Web Site, Assignments Now
and Stock Gallery programs are all
designed to get you and your work on
the internet. IFPO is one of the first
membership organizations to have a
web-site devoted to members interested in the complete range of services,
from the beginning photographer to
the professional “globe trotter.”
IFPO also offers business forms to
simply your job. You must get a
signed Model Release for the right to
publish or sell a model’s picture. The
model who publishes her photos on
the internet or elsewhere must have a
signed Publication Release from the
photographer. Keep both forms on
hand and make sure they are signed.
Since 1984 thousands of IFPO
members have expanded their business based on tips published in this
magazine. Now you can too -- expand
your business via the internet. Ω
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GLAMOUR.ELITE •Attract celebrities and “discoveries”
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plus get published. page 38.
3 STOCK PHOTO GALLERY & SALES •SELL the 12 LEARNING LIBRARY •HOW-TO SHOOT ALL SUBphotos you've already taken! page 18.
JECTS: weddings, sports, travel, wildlife, glamour, model
portfolios, commercial, boudoir, figure and lighting tech4 INTERNET HOME PAGES •on TOP PHOTOGRAniques, pages throughout the magazine.
PHERS web-site! Display your photos, awards, credits,
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15 IFPO BUSINESS GUIDES •Make money with your
the 60 categories. page 21-21.
camera. Page 40.
7 IFPO CREDENTIALS •Clout to succeed with an inter- 16 ACCESSORIES •IFPO Windshield stickers, press hats
nationally recognized organization. page 32.
and accessories. Page 12.
8 PICTURE AWARDS •Earn publishing credits and "Cer- 17 DISTRIBUTORSHIPS •Sell IFPO programs, books,
videos and forms part or full time. page 43.
tificate of Publication Awards." page 24.
9 CUSTOM BUSINESS CARDS •To promote your own 18 NEW DISCOVERIES Model Consulting •Pays you to
discover new faces and figures while pursuing your interbusiness. Page 5.
est in glamour photography. Page 30-31. Ω
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SELL PHOTOS YOU ALREADY HAVE!
S TA R T S E L L I N G YO U R P H O T O S
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
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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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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 committment required. After 12 months, monthly charges will continue
until member cancels with a 30-day notice. Visa, Mastercard, American
Express, Optima accepted.
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the first six months of the monthly fee. You will then be billed at 6 month intervals.
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The Exotic World of Travel Photography: The Pushkar Camel Fair
By Michael I. Hanyecz IFPO, Calabasas, California
OLD SADHUS (SAINT MAN)
EDITOR’S
PHOTOS ©2004 MICHAEL I. HANYECZ IFPO
BEJEWELED
NOTE:
MOST OF THE TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHY SUBMISSIONS WE RECEIVE INCLUDE SUNSETS, MARKET SCENES, DANCERS IN COSTUME AND OTHER
WHEN MICHAEL HANYECZ’S PHOTOS FROM THE PUSHKAR CAMEL FAIR IN RAJASTHAN, INDIA LANDED ON MY DESK, I WAS DAZZLED BY HIS
PHOTOS AND THE APPARENT EXOTIC NATURE OF HIS TRIP. MANY QUESTIONS POPPED INTO MY HEAD SO I WENT STRAIGHT TO MICHAEL. I THOUGHT HIS
ANSWERS WERE INTERESTING AND INFORMATIVE ENOUGH TO PUBLISH. VONDA BLACKBURN, EDITOR
PRETTY PICTURES.
Q.Your photos from the Pushkar
Camel Fair are very impressive. I
would love to publish your story but
I need more information for it to
appeal to our readers. As you know
our readers want to know what you
do with your photos -- get them
published? Sell them? Other?
A.First, I appreciate your comments
about the quality of my photos and
I'm happy you like them. I took
approximately 1200 photos, all high
quality digital images on average
about 3.5 MB file each with an
Olympus E-1 camera.
Q.Was this just an exotic fun trip or
do you have a purpose for the photos?
A.Almost every year I take an exotic
trip and take many photos. I
changed from film to digital only
last year. I now use an Olympus E1, because I'm very impressed with
the quality of their lenses specifically designed for digital. I would like
to publish and/or sell the photos. I
made a CD using the Flip Album
Publisher. Perhaps it will be a
viable project for selling.
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Q.Are photographers welcomed at this
event?
A.The Pushkar Camel Fair is the
largest of its kind in the world. The
usually sleepy little town is crowded by the approximately 150,000
pilgrims and 60 to 70 thousand foreigners. Anyone is welcome to take
photos there, but arrangements need
to be made 6-8 months in advance,
at least to get a decent hotel.
Q.Were photographers and news
media common there?
A.Some groups were taking videos
and there were a few professional
photographers. I talked with one
who was back for his 8th time.
Q. Do you plan to submit to other publications?
A.At this time no. Although I am
looking for opportunities.
Q.Is travel photography your area of
concentration?
A.I love to travel, therefore travel photography is one of my favored hobbies. This fall I'm planning to go on
a special Festival visit to Bhutan,
Vietnam, and at the end of December to Antarctica.
Q.How do you prepare for such a
trip?
A.For an enjoyable exotic trip, preparation is vital. Ask lots of questions
of everyone. Contact radio stations,
local newspapers, read bulletin
boards -- anything you can think of
to get information. Equipment also
requires planning. When I was
shooting film in the past, I did not
have much of a problem. With digital the story ends when the batteries
die, so it is of special concern.
Q.What will you do next?
A.Prepare for Antarctica. In the freezing temperatures the batteries produce as little as 30% of their standard capacity so I will take along
special chargers and battery warmers. For Bhutan, I have written to
the personal secretary of His
Majesty the King Jigme Singye
Wangchuk asking permission to
photograph him. Meanwhile, I will
at least set my itinerary for 2006
travels and start a plan. Ω
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height of the closest wall, in case of
collapse. Some departments string
rope or tape around a scene to keep
spectators and press at a safe distance. This is when a zoom lens
comes in handy.
• Get to know law enforcement and
fire fighters in your area. Once
they know and trust you, your job
will be easier. Also, don’t forget to
provide them a few FREE photos
occasionally. Firefighters often
make large posters to hang in their
office or on firehouse walls.
General Access
There are “rules” for shooting
events other than breaking news.
1. Never behave like a fan. Do not
ask for autographs and never ask
a celebrity to pose with you in a
picture.
2. Be COURTEOUS to the person
you are photographing. Don’t get
up their face or interrupt their
conversations. Be discreet.
3. Do not shoot photos in compromising situations that are unflattering and distasteful.
4. Be considerate of your fellow
photographers on the scene. You
should be their ally not a foe.
5. Arrive early and be prepared.
Know what kind of photos you
want and how to get them.
6. Respect and adhere strictly to the
event rules for photographers.
Rules are made for a reason. It is
your responsibility to honor them.
7. Live up to your obligations to
media directors and others. If you
agree not to sell photographs
commercially, then do not.
8. Do not litter. When you walk
away, there should be no evidence that anyone has been there
for any purpose.
9. If you ever question that a certain
action might not be appropriate -DON’T DO IT.
10.To gain access to controlled
events (sports, entertainment,
etc.) contact the media relations
director of the event you wish to
cover.
11.First contact with a media direc26
tor should be two to four weeks
prior to the event.
12.Along with an IFPO introduction
letter, include a personal introduction letter and keep it strictly
professional. Consider using certified or overnight mail.
13.As soon as your request has had
time to reach its destination, place
a follow-up call to the media contact to make sure the request was
received and offer any other
information that may be required.
14.When applying for credentials in
subsequent years, send the event
organizer tear sheets from the
prior year event.
Motorsports
15.Motor sports are dangerous and
require careful behavior. The
media guide, available from each
circuit provides the information a
photographer needs.
16.Get a photographer’s map of the
circuit each time you photograph
a race, even if you are familiar
with the course. Safety is the real
issue, but you may also find a
fresh vantage point.
17.Always do your homework and
be prepared before you start.
Golf Tournaments
Always adhere strictly to the established PGA Tour Media Regulations
for photographers or risk being ejected from the premises.
18.There must be no noise or other
distractions near the players during play.
19.A photograph of the player
engaging the ball must be taken
just AFTER the player hits the
ball. An earlier click of a shutter
could easily distract the golfer.
20.A photographer must remain
within a MAXIMUM of an arm’s
length inside the gallery ropes.
21.A photographer must wear the
photo arm band in order to walk
inside the gallery ropes.
22.Flashes must not be used on the
course during play. They may
only be used in the press room
and during the opening and closing ceremonies.
Pro Football and Basketball
When covering professional sports
or any other high profile event, you
are representing yourself and your
publication. Misconduct on your part
may jeopardize other phtographers
from the same publication future credentials.
23. Don’t use a tripod -- it could be
hazardous for players and other
photographers. A monopod is
safer and easier to set up and
move around.
24. As the action moves past you,
carefully move to the next best
spot considering the action of the
game and other photographers.
25. Stay out of ALL restricted areas.
26. Basketball teams huddle photographers along the sidelines under
the baskets. If you make a special
request to the media director, you
may get permission to shoot on
the sideline near the scorers table,
from an aisle, or mount a camera
to the backboard or from the catwalk.
27. If you have to STROBE the
arena, special assignments must
be made. If you are allowed to
shoot the team from behind the
bench, do it quickly and move on.
28. For basketball if you are required
to SIT on the floor while shooting
from under the basket it will be a
tight squeeze. Mark your spot on
the floor early with your name on
a piece of tape or card. Mono
pods are usually allowed, but you
must keep it close to you.
29. When you first shoot a particular
team, give the media manager a
few photos. He may not use them
but it will create good relations
with the media department.
30. If you cover a team regularly, you
will get to know some of players.
Do not abuse your credential
privilege by asking for autographs. Such frivilous action
could result in loss of your credentials and tarnish your credibility permanently.
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APRIL WINNER: FLOWERS UP CLOSE.
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ON ASSIGNMENT: CHICAGO BLUES FESTIVAL IN GRANT PARK 2004
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give a blurred effect to show
speed and movement of
wheels.
You can also try panning.
Suppose as a fast bike streaks
past you, you flow rhythmically along with the movement of the rider and bike
keeping the image centered
in your viewer. In photographic theory the bike and
your camera would have
been standing still, in relation
to each other. Consequently,
if you snap the shutter
smoothly and steadily, continuing to follow through on
your flowing movement till
the bike and rider pass, you
will have a sharp bike and
rider with a nicely blurred background,
showing a very effective illusion of speed.
That’s panning. It takes time, patience and
practice to learn but slowly you will get it.
Motorcycle racing is so exciting because
you get to see the rider work! Bikes display speed and intense action on real
terms. The riders’ appendages are well
used as they wrest speed from their brutal
200+ mph machines. Capitalize on that!
Play with some or all of the films, techniques and suggestions offered here. Press
access is a big part of winning racing photography. However, experimentation and a
willingness to let your creative energy
flow while giving full range to all your
first impressionistic ideas work too. Some
combination of all of the above may just
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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
and value are priced from $10,000.00 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%.
•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.
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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
for the future. If you run out of copies of Today's
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•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.
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
excluded.
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2. QUANTITIES AND SHIPMENTS: Order in
any quantity. IFPO will ship to you or your customer direct. No minimums or quotas.
•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.
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
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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
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shooting session including make-up, wardrobe
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Learn how to pose models, even amateur,
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Each pose is illustrated carefully, showing the
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Make-up for composites, hair styles for
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Your Membership I.D. May become Obsolete!
IF YOUR MEMBER# IS LESS THAN 72000, 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
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What You Get:
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Today’s SPORTS magazine
Thanks to the UNLIMITED POTENTIAL of the Internet and IFPO’s aggressive leadership in electronic publishing, IFPO
is able to bring new muscle to the large number of IFPO members who are interested in sports photography.
Today’s Sports magazine is an On-Line electronic publication with the capacity to promote and publish ALL of it’s
SPORTS Photographer’s photos. A print magazine could NEVER MAKE SUCH a promise.
1. 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. COMPLETE BUNDLE of all credentials and Internet Verification is automatically shipped to those who enroll in the Today’s
Sports Program. Members no longer have to decide whether the Badge style or Passport style credential works better for the events
they cover or whether covering weekend or after-hours events warrants the Internet Verification option or not. You get it all.
5. INTERNET VERIFICATION All Today’s Sports Credentials holders will be assigned a verification code printed on the face of
all the credentials. This code can be used to verify your assignment status with Today’s Sports magazine by press officials 24 hours a
day EVERY day from anywhere in the world. The Internet Verification site is at www.aipress.com/verify.
6. VERIFICATION UPDATES Now you can go online using your Verification Code and update your own Assignment Verification record. You can change your mailing address, add an email address or change other contact information in seconds.
7. PUBLISHING CREDITS Now you can actually display the names of the publications that have published your photos right on
your Internet Verification site so press officials can see your breadth of experience. And... you can use your Verification Code online
and update your list of publishing credits as often as you like, without having to call the American Image office.
8. RECENT ASSIGNMENTS Now you can display your recent assignments on your Verification site so press officials can see
what kind of events you’ve been covering. And... you can use your Verification Code online to update your display of recent assignments as often as you like.
9. NEW LOW PRICE of only $99 is a full $129 SAVING off the price of the previous program for all the credentials and options. But
remember, the programs are not equivalent.
10.NEW FEATURES Even at the same price, the Today’s Sports program has features enumerated here that aren’t even available
in the previous program. 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.
The American Image Press Photographer’s Code of Ethics
• Stay within the boundaries of the photographers’ area. Never interfere
A press photographer’s reputation is often based on his own code
of ethics. Although getting the story is the ultimate goal, ethical standards can “make or break” a career. As a press photographer, it is
your duty 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 good press photography requires patience, determination and a strong set of ethics which can be the difference between
success and failure.
First, foremost and always remember that Press access is a privilege not to be abused. Use the following Code of Ethics to guide
you:
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• Arrive early — at least 45 minutes to an hour before the event is •
scheduled to begin — in order to check in, find the press area, check
•
out the stage or facility lay-out and choose a vantage point.
• Never show up for an event unprepared. Not only should you have all
the proper equipment, you should have a basic knowledge and under•
standing of the event. Do your homework!
• Try to work with promoters and authorized officials rather than against
•
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them.
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.
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with the action, criticize a player or performer or interrupt an authorized
official.
Have patience. Resist the urge to inconvenience other photographers
by changing spots. Your opportunity will come.
Although it can be necessary to fight for a good position, always be
courteous. You’ll find other photographers are usually willing to share
their space -- if you offer them the same courtesy. Try your best to get
along with other members of the press.
Always live up to your obligations to promoters and publications.
If you agree not to sell the photos commercially, DO NOT break this
agreement.
Always clean up after yourself -- film wrappers, 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. Don’t abuse the privileges you have been granted.
Always remember you are a photographer on the job -- not a spectator.
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