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2005 PARIS AIR SHOW ... Page 14
I am a member of
the IFPO and have
been taking pictures
for over 40 years. I
am also an aeronau tical engineer with
over 35 years experi ence working for a
major aerospace
company. These two
abiding interests have coincided in the past
when my work involved the use of photogra phy in documenting wind tunnel tests.
Over the past five years, the connection has
intensified as I have attended international air
shows as part of my work. Having the
“heavy” gear required to shoot flying pro grams, as well as being able to shoot the very
largest and smallest exhibits in the halls has
gained me a regular position on the air show
team.
The 2005 Paris Show was my third but the
first show on my own. With the help of the
IFPO and Today’s Photographer Magazine it
worked out very well. A Press Pass, in some
ways, grants even more privileges than an
Exhibitor’s Pass, and having access to the
Press Center was great. However, the biggest
benefit was access to the Press Photo Area out
in front of the crowd packed up against the
fence. It was even better than the spot on the
chalet porch that I always coveted.
Someone going to Paris having only experi enced American air shows would have little
idea of what he had gotten into. Hopefully, my
article will provide a useful introduction to
this amazing field. Fred Smalley.
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Elvis II
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Paris Air Show
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Grazer Altstadt-Kriterium Bicycle Tour
By Robin “Rob” Roberts IFPO
Page 21 Chicago:
The City of Festivals
“I covered the largest free
Blues Festival in the World”
Tom Smorch
Contents
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10 Steps to Exotic Travel Photography
By Michael Hanyecz
Shoot Tribute Artists for Cash
By Dennis Hodges
14 Tips for Shooting International Air Shows
By Fred Smalley
19 Using Press Credentials in a Foreign Country
By Robin “Rob” Roberts
33 Can You Buy the Digital Camera You Need?
By Dennis Hodges
44 Why You Shoot a Model More Than Once
By Henry Despres
23 Book Reviews
41 IFPO Launches Universal Press Program
Page 21
William Simpson
27 2005 Annual Winner
29 2005 Monthly Winners
36 Photo Contest Rules
On Assignment
13 Courtside at WNBA
By Solomon Baker
21 Entertainment Photography
By William Simpson, Randy Roy, Tom Smorch
Sports Photography
By Steve Vukasovic
39 Baseball in DC
By Stephen Dickstein
Martial Arts Champ
By Brian W. Thomas
I Succeeded on
My 1st Sports Assignment! page 21
44 Extreme Bull Riding
Steve Vukasovic IFPO
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Cinderella Morff, Lohman, MO
Daryl Ramsey, Otisville, NY
Frank Randolph, Junction, TX
Robin “Rob” Roberts, Lakewood, WA
Randy Roy, Coquitlan, BC
Bobby Samuels, Los Angeles, CA
Tommie Shaw, Louisville, KY
William Simpson, Broomfield, CO
Fred Smalley, Florissant, MO
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Brian W. Thomas, Dunmore, PA
Steve Vukasovic, Naperville, IL
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10 Easy Steps
People reliably make the best photos. Unless local clothes, costumes or uniforms are important do not take pic tures of the whole body. Instead, focus on the face. Start with the eyes and mouth and work out until you have
just enough to show the individual’s character and emotion.
I
have had my photos published
in dozens of foreign magazines
plus the Los Angeles Times,
Today’s Photographer, travel
brochures and numerous exhibits. I
would like to share my secrets with
you so you can see how easy it is to
get published and make money.
First, you must remember that each
of us has a unique look at the world
that surrounds us. In the same image
we often see many different things.
This unique point of view that we present through our photographs brings
people closer to share the experience
of beauty and love or sadness and
even despair that we see and feel.
“But where is the market?” you are
thinking. Simply go to a newsstand
and look at the sheer quantity of the
magazines; there are many dozens of
travel and photography magazines on
the shelves. Multiply this by at least
50 countries and you will have an idea
of the magnitude of the number of
pages the editors have to fill every
month with something exotic and
unusual for their readers. If you set a
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careful plan, you can get a fair share
of your photos into those pages. But
you must plan -- and follow through.
Most unforeseen problems can be
prevented by careful preparation. And
remember -- the exposure time of a
bad photo is probably the exact
1/125th second as a great one! The
difference is that the great one is preceded by months of preparation and
maybe years of experience.
So in preparing for a photo trip I
use the following guidelines and follow them faithfully:
1. Have a clear objective for the trip.
Will it be a vacation on the beach
where you might take some photos
to jog your memories in 15 years?
Or will the trip truly be for making
photos? If the trip is dedicated to
making photos, research your destination carefully. Browse magazines, internet articles and travel
guides. Study other photographers’
work -- this can often light up your
own imagination.
2. Make travel arrangements early. If
it is an out of way destination you
need even more time to prepare.
First check to see if you need a
visa to your destination or any side
trip you might make. If your destination is frequented by tourists,
you may have to make arrangements early to get hotels and airline tickets at special prices.
3. Plan the amount of film you will
use and buy it at home. In out of
way places the film you use might
not be available or could be out of
date and definitely will cost more.
Make sure you pack film for a
“hand check” at the airports in a
see-through zip bag. Today’s
stronger security X-ray machines
might ruin your precious pictures.
If you use digital, have enough
memory cards with you. Be careful
about a stray electromagnetic noise
that can zap your data on memory
cards. I double back-up my pictures, once on a small, portable no
computer needed CD burner and
once into my iPod Photo. Both are
readily available. Buy a special
metal, not plastic, memory card
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A photo is worth a thousand words, but make those that
only need one,“Wow!”
storage box and carry in your hand
luggage. Each memory card should
have a large number on it, and you
should keep track of what photos
are on which cards. Metal protects
the cards better against damage,
both physical and X-ray, or electromagnetic interference.
4. The key to your success in a far
away place depends on your gear.
Before the trip is the best time to
thoroughly check your equipment.
Pack efficiently, but remember,
sometimes less is more. A tripod or
a bean bag can be helpful many
times. I use a large wheeled Tamrac bag, which can convert to a
backpack. Before buying a new
one, check airline regulations for
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stricter with carry-on size than in
the U.S. Often your checked in
baggage weight allowance will be
reduced by the weight of your
carry-on. Don’t forget to pack a
smaller camera bag to use when
you reach your destination.
5. Plan to take enough batteries with
you. Most cameras rely on a battery
source for power. If you use one of
the more common types of battery,
change to a Li-Ion rather than the
more common alkaline. Li-Ion is
lighter and can last up to seven
times longer. If your battery is
rechargeable, then be extra careful
for unseen problems. Make sure
your charger is worldwide voltage
and has the right plug converter for
your destination country. In addition to AC charger I always take a
car charger, just in case. Most cars
around the world have a 12 volt DC
cigarette lighter that might save
that special shot in the middle of
the jungle. If your destination is a
cold place, be aware that the batteries might work with only 30% of
their rated power output, so have
enough spares.
6. Plan in advance for the shots you
want to make -- yes make! Do not
take photos, make them! Make
them filled with life, light and
smiles. Make them jump off the
page. One of my teachers told me
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Shoot Tribute Artists for CASH
BY DENNIS HODGES IFPO, KANSAS CITY, MO
TRIBUTE ARTISTS NEED PHOTOS ... MAYBE EVEN MORE THAN THE STARS THEY IMPERSONATE.
ELVIS II (TOP LEFT) IN HIS AUTHENTIC RED JUMPSUIT. HONKY, HANK WILLIAMS SR. IMPERSONATOR, (TOP RIGHT) TAKES ON THE CHARACTER OF THE LEDENDARY
COUNTRY MUSIC STAR. SHANIA OF K ANSAS C ITY (ABOVE RIGHT) ALTHOUGH A STAR IN HER OWN RIGHT IS A BONA FIDE S HANIA TWAIN TRIBUTE ARTIST. THE K ING
MEETS IFPO MEMBER CHARLIE HORTSMANN AT THE AIRLINE HISTORY MUSEUM IN KANSAS CITY. PHOTOS © 2005 DENNIS HODGES IFPO
If you are looking for opportunities to make money with your
camera, check out the look-a-like entertainers. Elvis look-a-likes are
everywhere and are a huge business. Others imitators are also big
such as those who impersonate Shania Twain and other famous
entertainers.
So how do you make this work? Think about it. All of the baby
boomers knew and loved Elvis. Now Elvis Presley Enterprises is
introducing him to the X Generation. Forbes magazine recently
named Elvis the most successful and highest earning deceased artist
ever. Over 600,000 fans visit Graceland annually. Elvis Presley
Enterprises is involved in a worldwide licensing program, merchandising, music publishing, television, film, video and internet projects.
They will be coming out with everything from Elvis Presley Jeans to
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having his picture on beer bottles. As you can see they will be spending thousands of dollars on advertising and promotions. And they
need photographers to make that work.
The American public has an obsession with nostalgia which
breeds the market for the look-a-likes to succeed. No one knows how
many Elvis impersonator's there are in the USA but the number is
humongous and grows daily even world wide. These performers are
always looking for promotional pictures and publicity. Since most of
us never had the chance to take pictures of the King, now is our
chance to work with a look alike.
Elvis II is a singer, entertainer and performer from Kansas City,
Missouri. He sings with the Dream Sensations & The Thunderbolt
Band and shows up for parades and other public events. He was
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......
and FAME
THE KING LIVES ON... Elvis II and Shania of Kansas City
interviewed by CBS television on the day they aired the Elvis movie
made for TV. He has done print, promotional advertising and TV
commercials for various companies including the Airline History
Museum. The museum owns one of the last three Lockheed Constellation airplanes (a Connie) that is still in existence which makes it
very news worthy.
Another look-a-like of of the country music entertainer Shania
Twain is Shania of Kansas City. This Shania has just finished a reality show Chasing the Dream. She also competes in figure body building and swimsuit competitions. She has been published in Ballie’s
M a g a z i n e, Tweeze magazine, Natural Muscle magazine and was a
pin-up model for a 1940 type independent film. She’s done promotional work for NASCAR, Dove, Vaseline, Suave and was an Axe
Angel for Axe Cologne for men. She is also a great stage performer.
Shania is not shy. She has been in front of the camera more times
than she can remember and loves every minute of it. She is great to
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work with because she understands the need for those great new photos that will land her next assignment or promotional tour. She’s a
photographer’s dream to shoot.
The point to all of this information is the simple fact that each of
these situations is an excellent opportunity for an assertive photographer to make money while building a reputation. Pause and consider
all of the businesses and corporations that these two celebrities have
worked for that I know about. It is obvious that they can be the link
for me to these potential major clients.
Bottom line is you can make money having fun with what you love
to do and make connections to important clients for future assignments. And if you are lucky enough to team up with a hard working,
serious Elvis II type, you can be creative while experiencing the
songs of the Rock & Roll legend that started a phenomenon that is
still being celebrated today and will possibly live forever! Can it get
better than that? !
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Covering the New York Liberty of the WNBA season after season is challenging and rewarding. Although I am a veteran sports photographer with
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editor at Today’s Photographer Magazine and the New York Liberty press
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The 2005 season seemed very promising for Liberty until their All-Star
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when that same player is injured and out of the lineup?” Unfortunately, 2005
was not the year for a Liberty championship.
But there is next year ... and I will be there. !
ALL STAR CENTER ANN WAUTERS
NEW YORK LIBERTY’S ANN WAUTERS SUFFERED A
AUGUST 12, 2005
I N A G A M E A G A I N S T T H E C H A R L O T T E ST I N G. TH E
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SEASON. ©SOLOMON BAKER IFPO.
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In tern ation a l A ir S how s :
Not your hometown Sunday afternoon shooting experience
By Fred Smalley, IFPO, Florissant, Missouri
First air show appearance of the Airbus A380 at the 2005 Paris Air Show ©2005 Fred Smalley
editor of Todays Photographer, and
my press pass arrived in early May.
The press pass is particularly useful at
Paris, as it allows entry from 7:00am
to 7:00pm and use of the press facilities. A normal Trade Visitor’s pass
only covers the normal hours of the
show from 9:30 to 6:00. In addition,
the press photo area at Paris is in a
prime location near the South end of
the runway, in front of the President’s
Chalet.
On the opening day, things went
fairly smoothly. The airport-level
security screening was thorough, but
efficient. The flight demonstrations
didn’t start until noon, so I had time
for a pass down the static display line.
At the far end, Boeing and Airbus
were symbolically glowering at each
other with the new A380 parked
across from a Boeing 747. I got a good
shot for a Boeing-Airbus story and, by
the way, the two airplanes were never
again parked in that position. An
important lesson for air show work is
to get everything you can the first day.
By the time I got back
to the Press Center, the
opening ceremony was
about to begin. The President of France was the
guest of honor, surrounded by his entourage and a
large TV and photo press
contingent. I was able to
get a clear shot as the
president was walking
through the Dassault
exhibit to ceremonially
unveil the mock-up of
Folding rescue boat carried by the Bombardier CL415
Most of us think of an air show as a
day at the local airport or military base
where there will be some airplanes on
display and a flying show. Major international air shows are very different
affairs. There are “public days” over
the weekend that draw huge crowds,
but the real show goes on during the
“trade days” through the workweek.
An international air show, like the
Paris “Salon”, Singapore’s Asian
Aerospace, or Farnborough International is an aerospace trade show
where millions of dollars of business
is being done. These shows present the
full range of aerospace systems and
everything needed to build, operate,
and support them. Reporting on this
vast display is much more than taking
pictures of the daily flying program. I
will use my experience at the Paris Air
Show in June 2005 to illustrate what
goes on.
Well before the show, a request
must be sent to the organizers for press
accreditation. Vonda Blackburn sent in
the required form over her signature as
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the new Neuron UCAV.
The flying display ran from noon
until five. The first public appearance
of the Airbus A380 was a must for this
show, and it took place at the very
beginning of the show.
The general rule about shooting the
first day is particularly important when
it comes to the flying display. There
are usually special opening day features for the visiting dignitaries. Also,
things can fail and an airplane won’t
fly again at the show. It also provides
a first look at the flying routines, so if
something doesn’t work out, there will
be opportunities later in the week to
return better prepared.
It is important to pick up and read
the show dailies -- publications produced at all of the major shows, covering events at the show. As you arrive
each morning, young people meet you
at the gate thrusting these magazines
into your hands. Take all of them! Do
your best to read them during the
President Chirac with Dassault
executives at the Paris Air Show
©2005 Fred Smalley
when. If you can’t read them at the
show, they are worth taking home.
The articles will explain the background and provide details on many of
the exhibits at the show.
The Press Center is another of the
useful benefits of press accreditation at
Paris. It is ideally located on the static
display line near the exhibit halls. A
room is provided for “independent”
reporters, equipped with a number of
computers, telephones, a fax machine
and a copier. If you have your own
laptop, free wireless Internet access is
available.
One of the fascinating things about
the big international shows is that literally everything required to design,
build, and maintain modern aircraft is
on display. Components range from
forgings to bolts and rivets to gigantic
turbofan engines. For military aircraft,
there are firms selling advanced
weapon systems. For the airlines, the
latest concepts in luxury seating are on
display. Maintenance and overhaul
services are offered.
The material provided at the various
displays is free, but it is essential to
have business cards if you want more
than the most basic product information or to talk with someone about specific issues. For the press, it establishes “serious” intent. The card justifies
giving out the more complete data
package or the “press kit” that is not
made available to the casual visitor.
The chalets are private areas where
the exhibitors meet and entertain their
customers. The large companies also
have “press chalets” where they hold
their smaller press briefings and provide facilities for interviews. The press
chalet is also where media representatives can pick up the company press
kit, and product information packages.
This is another place where the press
pass is essential to get past the very
polite gentlemen wearing dark suits
and earphones who mind the door. As
an example, the people at Bombardier
provided a variety of material and told
me about a photo opportunity out on
the static line Wednesday afternoon.
When I arrived at the Bombardier
display, I was the only one interested
in the CL415 water bomber, so I got
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the “deluxe” tour. This
included a demonstartion
of the unique folding rescue boat and being able to
take pictures inside the
plane, where I met the
president of the division.
He gave me an appreciation for the highly specialized business of aerial firefighting—priceless background material.
Thursday was the last
Trade Day and the weather
was clear. Since it was my The latest concept for first-class seating on display at the
last day at the show, there 2005 Paris Air Show. ©2005 Fred Smalley
were pictures I needed to
The end of the show is always a
pick up in the flying show. I was able combination of relief and regret. It’s
to get some high angle shots of the good to be able to rest, but there are
A380 from the balcony of the Airbus always things that are missed. Paris is
Press Chalet in the early morning, and the “greatest (air) show on Earth”- by
I finally got over to the Espace Galileo far the biggest and most comprehenrecreational aviation area out behind sive of the major international air
Hall 5. Those two places were, literal- shows, with more exhibitors from
ly, at the opposite ends of the show— more countries than any other.
over a mile apart.
The end of the show is also the
It was a relief to get to the press beginning of the real work. There were
photo area after having been on the 1,731 photos to sort, articles to write
run all morning. This time, I was at the and “trophy” pictures to process that
fence and ready when the fighters took will keep me busy for a long time.
off from the other end of the runway. I
I hope this article provides some flashot some nice close-ups of the vast vor of what it’s like to cover a major
A380 as it seemed to waddle by with international air show. It is a great
its flaps down. The A380 had come up experience, but very different from
from the other side of the field on what most of us have seen in the US.
Monday. I also got my first chance to There are opportunities for pictures of
shoot the gorgeous Lockheed Constel- aircraft, as in the domestic shows, but
lation that didn’t fly its qualifications there is also much more at these great
aerospace trade shows. !
until after Monday’s show.
BOEING
AND AIRBUS WERE SYMBOLICALLY GLOWERING AT EACH OTHER WITH THE NEW
ACROSS FROM A BOEING 747. ©2005 Fred Smalley
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event or are out of the Eastern Time-zone, GEAV Assignment Verification works from ANYWHERE in the world, 24 hours/day, 365 days/year! The $39 fee includes a $19 one-time set-up
fee and the first 2-year Internet Assignment Verification service fee of $20 ($10/year). You will
receive a laminated ASSIGNMENT VERIFICATION CARD to present to officials.
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Check each area that interests you strongly:
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1 PRESS CREDENTIALS •Gain Access to controlled 10 PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION CPMP (Certified
Professional Master Photographer), CPCP (Certified Proevents! Sports, Concerts, Crime Scenes, Fires, Storms,
fessional Craftsman Photographer and (PCP) ProfessionPress Passport, Badge & Wallet Cards, Internet Verificaal Certified Photographer. IFPO-CPACM Certification
tion. details on page 10-11.
Board of Regents, 59 Canal St. Box 9, Lewiston ME
2 ASSIGNMENT DATA BANK •Register for Assign04240, based on academic merits.
ments! “Dream” assignments you’ve always wanted can
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GLAMOUR.ELITE •Attract celebrities and “discoveries”
really be yours! see page 34.
plus get published. page 16.
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,
resume and contact info. page 20.
13 FORMS (61) •For Photographers: Technical, Contracts, Checklists, Releases, Copyrights pg 2-3.
5 TODAY’S SPORTS magazine •gain access to sport14
PHOTO CONTEST Cash prizes, monthly contest, page
ing events, complete credentials. page 48.
36.
6 MERIT & ACHIEVEMENT •Gold Seal Merit Cards in
15 IFPO BUSINESS GUIDES •Make money with your
the 6 categories. page 42.
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.
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NEW DISCOVERIES Model Consulting •Pays you to
9 CUSTOM BUSINESS CARDS •To promote your own
discover new faces and figures while pursuing your interbusiness. Page 5.
est in glamour photography. Page 30-31.
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SELL PHOTOS YOU ALREADY HAVE!
Successful stock libraries contain HIGH QUALITY images of everyday life situations. IFPO members shoot such images everyday as a matter of
course. However, unless a photographer has hundreds or thousands of images, he may be shunned by the large stock houses. This could happen for two
reasons, he simply may not be recognized as a successful stock photographer or his stock of a few dozen images is too small for an agency to consider.
The IFPO Stock Listing service removes these barriers totally and opens doors to the international sales market.
IFPO’s Stock Listing Service
The following elements clearly distinguish the
differences in the IFPO Stock Listing Service and
a stock agency:
1. The service provided to IFPO members is a
STOCK PHOTO LISTING SERVICE and
NOT an agency.
2. Each photographer manages his own sales.
3. No commissions will be charged ever.
4. Image buyers will browse the IFPO image
bank on the internet, select the photos, get the
price, index number and contact information to
order directly from the photographer who
owns the images.
5. Members may set their own pricing for each
photo sold.
6. Complete copyright standards will be available at the site for image buyers and IFPO
member photographers (the sellers).
7. Image searches by buyers may be made by
subject.
8. The most important part of any Stock Photo
Service is its indexing system that allows an
image buyer to identify a photo for purchase. • There are no commissions ever -- unlike
Members are asked to identify their pictures by
agencies who always take at least 50 pertheir 5 digit member number plus a 5 character
cent of sales.
code of their own choosing. Example: IFPO
• Income from sales is instant and all
member 99999 might use Index Codes of
yours -- very different from agencies
99999-KID01, 99999-KID02, etc.
where payment usually follow sales by 6 to
8 months.
DVANTAGES OF THE
A
IFPO STOCK GALLERY SERVICE
www.ifpo.net/stock.html
• Model and other applicable releases are
required for stock images listed with IFPO
-- the same as with an agency.
• 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.
o t h e r w i s e -- 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.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
name
IFPO Member #
business name (optional)
address
city, state, zip, country
I agree to the above terms and conditions. I enclose my photos:
#ST31, 12 photos, set-up fee $29.00 and monthly fee: $9.95
contact name:
contact method:
Credit Card Orders: when you submit your stock gallery materials, your
credit card will be billed for the set-up fee only. Then your credit card will be
billed monthly on the first of the month beginning with the first FULL month
your photos are ON-LINE. Your first partial month is FREE! Minimum 12month committment required. After 12 months, monthly charges will continue
until member cancels with a 30-day notice. Visa, Mastercard, American
Express, Optima accepted.
Checks or Money Orders: when you submit your stock gallery materials,
enclose a check or money order for the amount of the set-up fee PLUS $59.70,
the first six months of the monthly fee. You will then be billed at 6 month intervals.
#ST32, 24 photos, set-up fee $49.00 and monthly fee: $9.95
(phone, fax, or email)
signature
IMPORTANT: Allow 30 days for IFPO personnel to scan your images and post them for sale in the Stock
Gallery. Be sure to add the Stock Gallery URL (www.ifpo.net/stock) to your business cards, letterhead and
all your promotional material.
mail to:
expiration date
IFPO PO Box 777, Lewisville NC 27023-0777
FOR EACH PHOTO: (make as many copies as you need)
INFORMATION PHOTO
INFORMATION
PHOTO
INFORMATION PHOTO
(complete 1 for each photo)
Image #________-_________
Image #________-_________
Image #________-_________
(your IFPO membership I.D.# followed by a 5-character
code provided by you that identifies your picture)
photo title ____________________________________
subject _______________________________________
photo title ____________________________________
subject _______________________________________
photo title ____________________________________
subject _______________________________________
price
price
price
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(or print ”CALL”) ___________________________
(or print ”CALL”) ___________________________
(or print ”CALL”) ___________________________
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THE R OMAN CULTURAL FESTIVAL
IN
WAGNA , AUSTRIA
CHARIOTT RACING
©2004 ROBIN "ROB" ROBERTS
How To Use Your Press Credentials in a Foreign Country
By Robin "Rob" Roberts IFPO, Lakewood, WA
Traveling to a foreign place often experience. But sometimes we stum- the press area, I debated whether or
provides us with an opportunity to ble on to events during a trip. That not to try to get in because it didn’t
seem to be a very good vantage point.
take those fabulous photos we normal- happened to me.
One evening shortly after I arrived Meanwhile I had noticed that many of
ly wouldn't take; however, we must be
prepared. So when you go don't forget in Austria my cousin, who is a big fan the government buildings were closed
to take along your IFPO press creden- of Lance Armstrong, told me that 3 of for the event. One had a guard outside.
tials -- even if you have no plans to the top 10 finishers from Tour de I slowly made my way to him, introFrance where going to be in Graz duced myself, presented my press pass
use them!
In the summer of 2004 I visited rel- about 30 minutes away for the Alt- and general letter of assignment from
atives in Austria. Before leaving I stadt-Kriterium -- the next day! He Today's Photographer.
He didn't speak or read English but
found out that the town of Wagna, had to work so I decided to go and test
was impressed with my ability to
which was built on top of an old my press credentials.
When I arrived in Graz all I had to speak German. He also recognized
Roman City called Flavia Solva from
circa 70 AD, was going to host a do was follow the crowd to find the press credentials. He informed me, in
Roman cultural festival that year. Prior event. There were already walls of German of course, that the building
to leaving for Austria I contacted them people lining the cordoned off streets was closed with everyone gone
because of the bicycle race and also it
and was granted full access to the fes- which were now the race course.
Security was tight. When I located was vacation season. But he asked me
tival which turned into a wonderful
CONTINUED ON PAGE 38
GRAZER ALTSTADT-KRITERIUM BICYCLE TOUR
BEFORE THE RACE INTERVIEW
A FAN’S HANDSHAKE SAYS IT ALL. GERMAN JAN
ULRICH (BOTTOM) CROSSES THE FINISH LINE FIRST.
©2004 ROBIN "ROB" ROBERTS
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GERMAN JAN ULRICH (#1) FLANKED ON THE LEFT BY AUSTRIAN CHAMP ANDREAS KLODEN (#2) AND ON
THE RIGHT BY FELLOW GERMAN CHAMP GEORG TOTSCHNIG (#4). ALL THREE WERE AMONG THE TOP 10
FINISHERS OF TOUR DE FRANCE JUST A FEW WEEKS EARLIER. ©2004 ROBIN "ROB" ROBERTS
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now you can publish your photos on the exclusive
The HOME PAGE Program is like a complete photographer’s PORTFOLIO, RESUME and ADVERTISING BILLBOARD on the Internet. It
can contain complete biographical information, contact information, PUBLISHED or AWARDED photos, or other CURRENT photos that
you want to represent you. Your HOME PAGE will have a unique address (called a URL) much like your mailing address that you can put
on your business cards or other promotional materials you distribute to potential clients. Clients can then view your portfolio and read your
accomplishment facts ON-LINE any time they wish from ANYWHERE in the WORLD!
contact information:
Credit Card Orders: when you submit your Home Page materials, your credit
card will be billed for the set-up fee only. Then your credit card will be billed
monthly on the first of the month beginning with the first FULL month your
your Home Page is ON-LINE. Your first partial month is FREE! Minimum 12month committment required. After 12 months, monthly charges will continue
until member cancels with a 30-day notice. Visa, Mastercard, American
Express, Optima accepted.
Checks or Money Orders: when you submit your Home Page materials,
enclose a check or money order for the amount of the set-up fee PLUS 119.70,
the first six months of the monthly fee. You will then be billed at 6 month intervals.
to be published on your web-site
name
IFPO Member #
business name (optional)
address
city, state, zip, country
I agree to the above terms and conditions. I enclose my photos:
#HP31, up to15 photos, set-up fee $49.00 and monthly fee: $19.95
phone/fax
#HP32, up to 30 photos, set-up fee $99.00 and monthly fee: $19.95
email, other
signature
IMPORTANT: Allow 30 days for IFPO personnel to scan your images and create your Home Page. Be sure
to add your Home Page URL (www.aipress.com/~yourname) to your business cards, letterhead and all your
promotional material.
mail to:
expiration date
IFPO PO Box 777, Lewisville NC 27023-0777
If convenient, look at other homepages on our Top-Photographers web-site for ideas. Links to Top-Photographers are on our main home
page at www.aipress.com. A good example site is: http://www.ifpo.net/~ellefsen
HOME PAGE information guidelines
CONTACT INFORMATION you wish to appear on your
Home Page.
Memberships, Associations, Publishing Credits, Prizes or
Awards.
MOTTO, SLOGAN or Describe Your Specialty (ie: on-location child photography).
Accomplishments, Assignments, current Projects and
Career Objectives in photography
Send b/w or color prints or 35mm slides. Number your pictures or slides. Include a printed or typed list of your pictures with a title or caption for each one. Be sure to put your member# on each photo or slide. Model releases are required for any photos that have human subjects that are not in the public domain.
If you want your photos returned, enclose a self addressed mailer with correct postage. At minimum, we require contact information along
with photos with titles to create your Home Page.
We will assign you an Internet U.R.L. (internet address) in this form: http://www.ifpo.net/~yourname. U.R.L.’s are all lower case and have
no spaces. Please include any suggestions for “yourname.” Avoid long strings of characters like “millersphotographyandvideographics”.
Use names like “paulmiller” or millerphoto.”
Be sure to print your U.R.L. on your business cards, letterhead, etc. This Home Page is your internet portfolio, and you want as many people to visit as possible.
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On Assignment:
Concert Photography: How I covered the resurrection of the 80’s Hair Bands
By William Simpson IFPO Broomfield, Colorado
THE 80’S HAIR BAND REUNIONS
TOM KEIFER OF CINDERELLA (ABOVE LEFT) FEEDS OFF THE ENERGY OF THE CROWD. JEFF KEITH OF TESLA (CENTER) LIKES
ST. JAMES OF WARRANT SINGS THE POWER BALLADS FROM THE HEART.
While I was wondering what to do
over the summer of 2005, after my
family left on a 1,200-mile journey to
visit our families, I noticed in the
newspaper that it was the summer for
the 80’s Hair Band reunions. I had
seen these bands years ago but what if
I could see them again ... this time
from the foot of the stage as a press
photographer?
I began calling clubs and promoters.
With my press credentials backed up
by the editorial staff at Today’s Pho tographers Magazine and American
International News Service, I was able
Canadian Country Music Awards
By Randy Roy IFPO
Coquitlan, BC
to get access to all the concerts I wanted to photograph. I was also able to
work next to experienced press photographers, which is always a great
experience and one of the best ways to
learn.
My whole summer was spent going
from one concert to another. I saw
Motley Crue, Cinderella, RATT, Quiet
Riot, Warrant, Tesla and others. I had
full access to the performers, including
sound checks, photo pit or front row at
the concerts as well as the “meet and
greets”. They were all older but they
still put on great concerts.
WHAT HE SEES IN THE AUDIENCE.
JAMIE
BACKED UP BY TODAY’S
PHOTOGRAPHERS
MAGAZINE AND AI
NEWS SERVICE, I WAS
ABLE TO GET ACCESS TO
ALL THE CONCERTS
I
WANTED TO PHOTOGRAPH.
WILLIAM SIMPSON
Photographing
rock bands is something I have wanted
to do for a long time. Thanks to the
IFPO press program I have been published and built my reputation around
town as a concert photographer, while
having a great time doing it. !
Chicago: The Largest Free Blues Festival in the World
By Tom Smorch IFPO, Mt. Prospect, IL
GRANT PARK 2005
Chicago is the City of Festivals.
Beginning in May and continuing
throughout the summer are the
WALKED AWAY WITH
Celtic, Gospel, Soul, Latin, Country,
THE MALE ARTIST
Blues and Jazz Festivals. My
OF THE YEAR
AWARD AT THE 2005
favorite, The Blues celebrated its 22nd year in 2005. The festi CCMA CEREMONY.
vals are organized by the Mayor’s Office of Special Events. !
COUNTRY MUSIC
ENTERTAINER
GEORGE CANYON
©2005 Randy Roy
DAVID “HONEYBOY” EDWARDS CELEBRATED HIS 90TH BIRTHDAY AT THE
2005 EVENT. ©2005 TOM SMORCH
Sports: I Succeeded on My Very First Assignment
By Steve Vukasovic IFPO, Naperville, Illinois
THE COMPETITORS:
BOBBY LABONTE AND DALE
EARNHARDT JR AT
CHICAGOLAND SPEEDWAY.
©2005 STEVE VUKASOVIC
In April 2005 I joined the
IFPO. With my Press credentials I covered the AMA Suzuki
Superbike event at Road America, a NASCAR R ace at the
Chicagoland Speedway plus
Continued on page 40
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SURVIVAL GEAR
BREAKING NEWS
CHASE kit!
WHAT YOU GET
WHAT IS IT?
The Pursuit Package:
The Breaking News Chase Kit is composed of
three vital parts. The Pursuit Package gets you
on the scene; the Action Package gives what you
need at the scene; the Instant Response Package
gets your news story to the right news outlet
instantly.
• Three (3) fully assembled laminated NEWS
REPORTER accreditation ID’s each with
your name and Assignment Verification
Code. They are custom made to use with
your current Press Passport, Press Badge
and Press Wallet I.D. Card.
• The Pursuit Guide prepares you to gather,
record and distribute breaking news stories.
WHO CAN GET IT
1. If you are an IFPO member with the Press
Passport, Press Credentials or both, YOU
QUALIFY and may order the Breaking News
Chase Kit.
2. If you are an IFPO member, but not yet a
member of the press program, TO QUALIFY
you must order one of the press programs
(page 10 & 11) before or at the same time you
order the Chase Kit.
The Action Package:
• Action Scene Reporters Log
• New Client Hot Sheets
• Accident Report Forms
• Quick Response Information Forms
The Instant Response Package:
• A Field Directory of HOT contacts.
• 3 Quick Step Releases
• Instant Reporter’s Delivery Forms
• Rights to Use Contract & Fee Contracts
All forms include reproduction rights so you
Accreditation Certificate
The following Correspondent Photographer has
met all standards and requirements to receive full
accreditation as a
NEWS
REPORTER
John Q. Smith
Assignment Verification
Code: 00001SMI
The following Correspondent Photographer has met all standards and requirements to receive full accreditation as a
NEWS REPORTER
John Q. Smith
Assignment Verification Code: 00001SMI
The following Correspondent Photographer has met all standards and
requirements to receive full accreditation as a
NEWS REPORTER
Accredited: January 14, 1998
John Q. Smith
Assignment Verification Code: 00001SMI
Accredited: January 14, 1998
Fits in wallet with 402A press wallet card
(pg 21).
www.aipress.com/news.html
Fits inside 408A passport. (pg 20).
™
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ACTION
Package
INSTANT
PURSUIT
RESPONSE
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CHASE kit ™
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Forms Masters:
Reporter's Log & Evaluation
Accident Report
Client Hot Sheets & Notification
Quick Response News Log
News Event Checkpoint List
Daily Action Planner
Hot Local Contacts
Quick Response Labs
Field Directory Notes
Quick Step Publication Release
Quick Step Model Release
Quick Step Property Release
Instant News Report
Rights to Publish Agreement
CHASE kit
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What is a Chase photographer; what
do they chase?
Will the Chase Kit be recognized?
www.aipress.com/news.html
January 14, 1998
You DO NOT. The Chase Kit was simply
desig ned to make the break in g NEWS
REPORTER’S job easy. It gives you everything you need on the spot to do the job, do
it right and get it to your nearest editor. The
Chase Kit actually serves as your assistant to
make sure you collect all the facts and then
get them to the right place.
We consider any photographer who is in
search of breaking news events to be a
“Chase Hound”. He chases sports, entertainment, fires, accidents, storms, natural disasters, plane crashes, train wrecks, press conferences and even goodwill tours.
3 ID’s,
FIELD kit &
PURSUIT Guide!
Accredited:
Q&A
I already have Press Credentials.
Why do I have to buy the Chase Kit?
complete IFPO Programs and Catalog
www.ifpo.net - Web Edition
Police will recognize the Press Credentials
which must be used with th e NEWS
REPORTER accreditation part of the Chase
Kit.
Will Today’s Photographer p u b l i s h
these news stories?
Today’s Photographer WILL publish stories
about YOU covering these stories. The
breaking news stories themselves need to go
to daily newspapers and wire services.
How do I find out if a newspaper or
TV station can use my news photos?
Let’s use an auto accident as an example.
You have photographed the wreck and are
leaving the scene without having seen any
other photographers or news teams. Pick up
the nearest phone (using the numbers listed
in your Reporter’s Field Directory) to notify
news agencies that photos of the accident are
available even though the film has not been
pro cessed . Breaking news is HOT and
should be reported immediately.
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H OW
THE BUSINESS OF PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY
Revised Edition
Learn everything you need to
know about
opening and
operating a successful portrait
studio. Includes
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sections on both
business and
photographic
techniques.
Watson-Guptill Publications,
646-654-5455 Contact: 1-800-225-5945
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PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTSl
DROP DEAD PHOTOGRAPHY TECHNIQUES
By Steve Luck
Use Adobe
Photoshop Elements® 3.0. to
create intriguing
effects such as
cross-colored
portraits,
"repainting" the
family car, or
bending the tines
on your silverware, all while mastering new tools and
techniques.
Sterling Publishing Co., Inc.
212-532-7160
PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY:
SECRETS OF POSING & LIGHTING
By Mark Cleghorn
Detailed photo
sequences show how
to arrange lights and
lighting accessories.
All fundamentals of
Portrait Photography
are covered.
212-532-7160
THE PHOTOGRAPHIC GUIDE TO EXPOSURE
By Chris Weston
With brilliant photos, simple to use
charts, and enlightening graphics, the
entire complex art
of exposure is
"exposed," stripped
down, and expertly
presented in easily
understandable
sections.
212-532-7160
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TO
PH OTO G R A P H Y B O O K S
PHOTOGRAPHING WILD BIRDS
By Chris Gomersall
An expert bird
photographer
shares his secrets,
including equipment, camera
techniques, field
tactics and camouflage schemes, for
capturing the
beauty and behavior of birds in the
wild.
Watson-Guptill Publications,
646-654-5455
DIGITAL SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY:
TAKE WINNING SHOTS EVERY TIME
By Serge Timacheff
and David Karlins
Benefit from
the advice of
more than 20 top
sports photographers to learn
how to handle
bad lighting,
weather, fast
motion, flash limitations and other challenges.
Wiley Publishing, Inc.
201-748-6702
CAMERA CLUES: A HANDBOOK
FOR PHOTOGRAPHIC INVESTIGATION
By Joe Nickell
Camera Clues provides an insider's perspective on the methods
and history of photographic identification;
including traditional and
new techniques such as
detecting fake photos or
copies and restoring
deteriorating images.
University Press of Kentucky
859-257-8442
WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY: ART, BUSINESS &
STYLE 2ND EDITION by Steve Sint
Sint gives the
best of his
decades of
experience in
shooting weddings and
events. Includes
opening a studio,
posing singles
and groups,
equipment, lighting and more.
212-532-7160
The Complete Guide to
DIGITAL COLOR CORRECTION
By Michael Walker and Neil Barstow
Learn to master color on the computer
screen or in print.
Expert advice on
color theory and
the fundamentals
of color management. Tutorials to
fix your color
flaws and maximize the potential of your
images.
212-532-7160
FOR FASHION
THE LIGHTING COOKBOOK
AND BEAUTY PHOTOGRAPHY
By Jenni Bidner and Eric Bean
This second in
a series "cookbooks" covers the
lucrative world of
fashion
and
beauty photography. It is targed to
all levels from
serious amateurs
to working professionals, film or
digital.
Watson-Guptill Publications
646-654-5455
DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY
EXPERT LIGHT AND LIGHTING
Harness the
power of light in
your photography.
Michael Freeman
draws on his years
of experience to
show you how to
add detail, texture,
and drama to your
photographs using
light.
212-532-7160
LARGE FORMAT NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY
By Jack Dykinga
Pulitzer Prize
winning photographer shares
his award winning techniques
in large format
nature photography.
Watson-Guptill Publications
646-654-5455
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IFPO PICTURE AWARDS
PROGRAM
PICTURE AWARDS PROGRAM
guaranteed publishing credits
Members can start or expand their publishing credits using IFPO's
unique "PICTURE AWARD" program.
Each photo submitted will be published in Today's Photographer
magazine on-line or subscriber edition. A handsome 5.5 inch x
8.5 inch
"Certificate of Publication Award"
will be issued for each qaulifying photo. To qualify:
❏ Include your Member#, name, address with each photo.
❏ Give each photo a name, title or caption. Technical info
is helpful.
❏ Each photo can be a color or B/W print or
transparency. No prints larger than 8.5 x 11 inches.
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EXOTIC TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHY continued from page 7
once, “A photo is worth a thousand
words, but make those that need
only one ...Wow!”
Map out the exact geographic location of interest such as the bay,
special monuments, etc. With such
details, you can plan for that special moment when the light is just
right and the best time of day to
shoot. Have patience though,
sometimes nature needs a little
time.
7. Let light drive your creativity. Use
the golden light in early mornings
and late afternoons, sometimes
supplemented with backlight to
make the shot. Occasionally, a little fill flash will add dramatic light
to your shot. If you have a digital
camera it will be easy to check the
results instantly and if necessary
“make” the shot again.
8. Be sensitive to people’s aversion to
photography where local custom
might be different than what you
are used to at home. When you
first arrive, take some photos of the
local buildings, landscapes etc, so
you can later place the people into
the story.
Of all the various subjects, people reliably make the best photos.
Unless local clothes, costumes or
uniforms are important do not take
pictures of the whole body.
Instead, focus on the face. Start
with the eyes and mouth and work
out until you have just enough to
show the individual’s character
and emotion. Don’t be afraid to
crop tightly. By placing the sun
behind you and slightly to one
side, you will have light shining on
the subject’s face and the shadows
will give depth.
9. In overcast days use your fill flash.
Use a long lens so you will not
overwhelm your subject. I like my
80-200mm lens and use it with a
wide aperture to localize the sharpness on my subject. Center the picture on his or her eyes. Use a background that will not interfere with
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your subject. Again remember to
shoot in the warm golden colors of
“the magic hours” of early morning and late afternoon. Once you
have a few shots, and if you have a
digital camera with an LCD, show
your photos to the subject. Creating a connection between you and
your subject enables him or her to
relax and then you can take even
better shots.
10.Go with an open mind, pack a new
set of eyes and expect the unexpected. Digital cameras have certain advantages over film cameras.
You can be sure right on the spot
that the photo you made is right.
Digital will work in almost all light
conditions. You can change the
white balance to the existing conditions, in many cases, just by
pressing a button and check the
results instantly.
In exotic or not so exotic travel
photography you go to a destination,
sometimes literally at the end of the
world, where you know you will
never go again. So try different things
in making the shot. Add flash, make a
longer exposure, experiment and
check your results. Invariably you will
learn from your mistakes more than
from your successes. Finally, don’t
forget to take some self portraits that
will put you squarely into the middle
of the action and can be the subject of
endless stories for years to come.
The fact that you are reading this
magazine is proof that you want to be
a better photographer and are looking
for ways to make money with your
photos. Most photographers, at least
the ones I have met, like to travel and
do take photos during their trips. The
only logical step is to combine these
two pleasurable activities and start
making money from those trips.
To further understand exotic travel
photography, step out of your usual
box and think differently. It is not at
all necessary for you to travel 10,000
miles to capture an exotic shot.
Usually what is exotic for one per-
son is everyday, common occurrences
and surroundings for others somewhere. For example when you go to
an upscale hotel in Bali, Indonesia,
you may see a show of Balinese Exotic Dancers once a week and a few
days later Balinese Musicians. If you
stay longer, you may see a show
repeated. This is an everyday job for
performers who go from hotel to hotel
on the same day every week.
So rather than jumping on an airplane, spending 2-3 weeks in a far
away land in search of an exotic
dancer or a Camel Fair look around
you. What do you have locally that
would be considered exotic by someone living in a far-away land? Mardi
Gras? A Cattle Drive? A Bluegrass or
Jazz Festival? The Superbowl? A
Tractor Pull? Get the picture?
If you live in Arizona, Sedona, the
Grand Canyon, the hidden canyons,
Lake Powell, Cathedral Rock and
many more would be fascinating pictures and stories for readers on another continent. The Great Lakes, or the
beauty of Montana, the historical
buildings in Boston or Washington,
D.C., Big Sur and the majestic redwoods in Northern California, the
Excalibur Hotel, the Venetian and the
new Wynn in Las Vegas are all sites
that interest foreign readers.
With a little creativity and planning
you can master the techniques of
Exotic photography -- at home. Sign
up for a photography seminar or buy
some of the excellent videos in this
magazine. Then go out and take your
own beautiful, unusual, strange and
yes, EXOTIC photos. Then take aim
at the foreign photo magazines and
submit your photos. If you have a web
site, publish your photos on it, if not I
would strongly recommend that you
sign up with Today’s Photographer
Stock Gallery.
So many editors, agencies and magazines are searching for new pictures,
angles and photographers. Search the
web to find them. Then conquer their
readers. It can be done. !
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By Dennis Hodges IFPO, Kansas City, Missouri
Model: Breeze
Digital photography is here to
stay, but there is
definitely a learning curve that comes
with the pro line cameras. When you
try to buy one you sometimes
wonder if the sales person is
even speaking English.
The design and basic set up
of the digital camera seems to
be the next generation of the
35mm program cameras. The
Pro Digital has your program
mode, shutter priority, aperture
priority, and manual settings.
But then you realize it has a lot
of bells and whistles that you
don’t need or want.
When I buy a new camera I
want to start shooting right
away and not spend the next
month or two learning how to use it.
Are the camera manufacturers aware
that the digital cameras they are building are too glitzy and not the old
standby workhorses that most of us
want?
In a beginning photography class
the two things they tell you to bring to
in are a manual 35 mm camera and the
owner’s manual. The old manual cameras such as the K-1000 Pentax were
probably used by more students than
any other camera in existence. It had a
good solid body, changeable lenses,
manual film advance, hot shoe, synchronization hook up for studio lights
or flash off camera and an in-body
light meter. It was one of the simplest
cameras to understand and by today’s
terms it was USER FRIENDLY.
The photographer could manually
change the shutter speed and the aperture setting. The ASA or ISO had to
be manually set with each roll of film
with different speeds. This all changed
when the DX coded film was introduced.
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My point is -- almost anyone could work with confidence instantly.
The feature everyone likes most
take the K-1000 out of the box, quickly read the manual and begin shooting about digital cameras is the instant
in twenty or thirty minutes with a fair preview of pictures. If you don’t like
amount of control. Bottom line -- pho- your first shot you can immediately
tographers were shoot again. You get a larger percentable to achieve age of usable pictures from each photo
what they wanted session plus saving the cost of film
without having to and processing. It is great technology
learn about options when you can use it.
Would you like to see a professionthey would never
use. Quick and sim- al, digital camera on the market with
ple -- those were the basic set-up and design of the old
K-1000? If so contact your favorite
the days.
There are simply manufacturer or send us your point of
too many complex view on digital cameras in general for
and obscure func- possible publication
One final note: if these new cameras
tions offered in current digital cam- are doing all of the thinking, will they
eras. Each time you eventually think that there is no need
need to use one, for photographers? !
you have to go back to the
owners manual. Meanwhile
you lose the shot. That defies
what photography is about -getting the shot when you see
it.
In my opinion the manufacturers could save hundreds of
dollars per camera in production costs if they would leave
most of those essentially useless functions out -- especially
in their pro lines. Save the
bells and whistles for the
photo enthusiast who enjoys
and has the time to tinker with
such options. Then everyone
wins.
In addition, manufacturers
could be selling more cameras, showing a higher profit
margin and end up with more
satisfied customers. The
working photographer wins
big with a less expensive digital camera that he understands
... THOSE WERE THE DAYS.
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to wait while he made a telephone call. Shortly he told me
that someone was coming over.
A few minutes later a Mr. Müeller arrived, quickly
perused my credentials, then motioned for me to follow him
into the building! I grabbed my gear, followed him up several flights of stairs, around hallways and finally into an
office space with a perfect view of the start and finish line!
He even asked if this was alright! I assured him that it was
just great. He said that he would wait in another office until
I was finished then escort me back outside. I managed to get
some great shots including the three champs among the top
10 finishers of 2004 Tour de France – Jan Ulrich, Andreas
Klöden, and Georg Totschnig. It was an amazing experience.
I offer the following tips for using press credentials in a
foreign country:
• Always have your national passport or visa as well as
your press credentials available. Also have photocopies of
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• ALWAYS learn a few words in the language of the country you are visiting. Most people will appreciate the
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• Be courteous and for goodness sakes be patient. You will
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Traveling abroad and using your press credentials can be
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On Assignment: Sports
BASEBALL RETURNS TO THE NATION'S CAPITAL
By Stephen Dickstein IFPO, New Market, MD
Washington, DC.
The Washington
Nationals played the
New York Mets in
their Inaugural
Game on July 7,
2005 at the RFK
Stadium.
NY METS MIKE PIAZZA AT BAT (ABOVE). NATIONALS’
JAMEY CARROLL (BELOW) AT BAT WITH METS’ PIAZZA
BEHIND THE PLATE. © 2005 by Stephen Dickstein
JUNE WINNER: FIRST POWWOW.
JULY WINNER: IN HARMONY.
© 2005 by Robin Roberts, Lakewood, WA.
Nikon b70, 18-70 Lens, SB-600 Flash
© 2005 by Claudia Murray, Jamestown,
NC. Fujifine 6mp, 10 optical zoom.
2005 PHOTO CONTEST WINNERS
January
Honorable Mentions
July
Honorable Mentions
Color It Beautiful
Frank Randolph, Junction, Texas
Rio Ruidoso
Frank Randolph, Junction, Texas
February
Honorable Mentions
Butterfly on A Flower
Anthony e. Ciampa, Sahuarite, Arizona
ROYCE GRACIE, MARTIAL ARTS CHAMP
By Brian W. Thomas IFPO, Dunmore, PA
How do you
cover the winner
of the world’s
Ultimate Fighting
Championship?
Just relax.
It could only be Royce Gracie who is the
only man in the history of no holds barred
matches to successfully defeat four opponents in one night who outweighed him by
more than 50 pounds .
He is also the champion of sports figures
to photograph and interview. !
ROYCE GRACIE AND BRIAN W. THOMAS
©2005 BRIAN W. THOMAS
March
Honorable Mentions
Peggy’s Cove
Joel Weisbrod, Levittown, New York
August
Honorable Mentions
An Adventure for Two
Claudia Murray, Jamestown, NC
Fushia Bloomers
Cinderella Morff, Lohman, Missouri
September
Honorable Mentions
April
Certificate Winner
Day Lily
Tommie Shaw, Louisville, Kentucky
Honorable Mentions
Make Time ... Enjoy the Flowers”
Technicolor
Robert Smith, Sanford, North Carolina
Inner Beauty
Sunbathing
May
Honorable Mentions
Pittsburgh At Night
David Waters, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Winter Merges Into Spring
Golden Gate Bridge in Fog
Michael A. Sutter, San Francisco, CA
June
Honorable Mentions
Locked and Cocked
Bobby Samuels, Los Angeles, California
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The Wheel
Anthony E. Ciampa, Sahuarite, Arizona
San Francisco Conservatory
Michael A. Sutter, San Francisco, CA
Fishin’ at Corbin Bridge
Joyce Witkovic, Newport, New Hampshire
Plumeria 15
Crispin Mayers, Lincoln, Nebraska
Yellow Passion
Charles Andrisano, Brookly, NY
Yellow Crown
Anthony E. Ciampa, Sahuarite, Arizona
October
Honorable Mentions
Over The Rainbow
Tommie Shaw, Louisville, Kentucky
Rescue Me
Bobby Samuels, Los Angeles, California
November
Honorable Mentions
Blake Sheldon
Jenny Mendez, Mesa, Arizona
Todd Betts
Jeff Lacher, Tacoma, Washington
Cool Shades
December
Honorable Mentions
Dio
Tomàs Edgardo Rivera, San Juan, PR
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First Assignment
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ST. LOUIS RAMS VS
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES.
© 2005
STEVE Vukasovic
David Lee Roth
and Ted Nugent
Concerts in Chicago. Then I moved on
to football, the St. Louis Rams vs
Philadelphia Eagles. I ended my stampede of summer sports at the Winner of
the World Series Rally for the Chicago
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The new Universal Press Credentials
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IFPO press photographers. The new
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The Universal Press Credentials serve
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To do that we have to make sure that all
of our photographers present exactly the
same credentials no matter where they
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Long term that will create a lasting visual impression that will elevate our name
recognition even higher which is key to
the future success of AI New Service
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Universal issuing information is
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of problems with identity theft. The new
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However, the pertinent information such
as date of birth and place of birth is still
available to press officials and law
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Three new items, the armband, a personally coded auto press badge and a
new embroidered AI Patch have been
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and will certainly contribute to the long
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The new AI credentials are available
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Today's Photographer is sold on Newsstands
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IFPO is recognized in more than 140 countries
on all continents of the world and has more than
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is currently being distributed to more than 80,000
photography enthusiasts 4 times a year.
Typically, distributorships or franchises that
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an d value are priced from $10 ,0 00.00 to
$150,000.00.
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to order products and services from a current issue
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items that consultants frequently buy.
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very popular with schools of all kinds (Junior
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about 100 schools are purchasing from IFPO.
There are tens of thousands more in this country
alone.
•Recreational groups sponsored by government or
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IFPO does a brisk business with military base purchase orders from only a few bases.
•Many other groups sponsor recreational programs
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•Photographer's swap meets or flee markets are
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•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
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•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
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•You may want to start down the road of being
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full time. Most of all, you may have a few hours a
week to invest in your financial future.
for the future. If you run out of copies of Today's
Photographer at your booth, you can always mail
them one in the future with a special offer flyer of
some kind.
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The best opportunity you have to make
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On Assignment Sports
Extreme Bull Riding at the 2005 San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo
By Conrad. F. Housler IFPO San Antonio, Texas
BULL PIN: RIDER B. J. SCHUMAKER FINDS THAT HE WAS NOT READY FOR A BULL NAMED “BETTA B REDI”
I have been a member of IFPO
for about 5 years and have used
American Image Press pass to
cover two floods, two vehicle
crashes, and a house fire.
Authorities never questioned me. I continue to operate on the theory, “Ask and
the assignment shall be yours.” It works.
In January 2005 I learned there would
be Extreme Bull riding at the San Antonio
Stock Show and Rodeo. I called the media
rep for the livestock commission; then
faxed her copies of my American Image
Press pass and my IFPO business card. I
received permission to shoot the rodeo on
the 4th and 5th of February 2005.
When I arrived at the media trailer a
press pass was provided and I was trans-
ported to the arena. There I met the other
photographers representing the San Antonio Express newspaper, the rodeo association and two TV stations. This was my
first experience of shooting with pros. My
nervousness was quickly quelled by their
friendliness and helpful hints. We were
positioned over the bullpen with a great
view of the event. I obtained some great
photos during the two evenings, which I
am now preparing for local competition.
The IFPO system works. I also found
that sending a thank you letter and some
of your best shots to the media rep could
be helpful in being invited back.
Shooting and Equipment tips:
There is very little room at the photographer’s platform, so don’t carry bulky
equipment, but do carry lots of film or
memory cards for digital photography.
There is a lot of fast action, so have the
camera always ready but it is not possible
to use a tripod in this situation. Carry fast
film; 1600 ISO works very well for the
arena lighting. I use Nikon N90S, 28-200
and 70-300 Nikkor lenses with 800 and
1600 Fujifilm.
On a final note be sure to pick up a program which lists riders, bull owners etc.
These are your prime contacts for sales.
They quickly become hot contacts for
photos that are published. Also don’t forget to shoot the young cowboys (kids) in
the audience especially if you have a digital camera and printing capabilities. You
can make sales on the spot. I did! !
ON ASSIGNMENT: MODEL PHOTOGRAPHY
Why You Shoot A Model More Than Once
By Henry Despres IFPO, Bay Shore, New York
MODEL J. KYMBERLY
Shooting a model more than
once is an advantage for the
model and the photographer.
Getting to know each other
develops a level of comfort,
rapport and timing that is more
critical to the shoot and the
resulting photos than any other
single factor.
Yes, the photographer must
be sound technically and have
good equipment. It also helps
if the model knows how to
pose and happens to be beautiful -- and if working outside
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Once the two are in sync the
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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
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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
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5. INTERNET VERIFICATION All Today’s Sports Credentials holders will be assigned a verification code printed on the face of
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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
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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
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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.
A press photographer’s reputation is often based on his own code • Stay within the boundaries of the photographers’ area. Never interfere
of ethics. Although getting the story is the ultimate goal, ethical stanwith the action, criticize a player or performer or interrupt an authorized
dards can “make or break” a career. As a press photographer, it is
official.
your duty to document newsworthy happenings — never altering cir- • Have patience. Resist the urge to inconvenience other photographers
cumstances or interfering with action to enhance your photographs.
by changing spots. Your opportunity will come.
Your photos should tell a story just as it happened. Meeting the high • Although it can be necessary to fight for a good position, always be
standards of good press photography requires patience, determinacourteous. You’ll find other photographers are usually willing to share
tion and a strong set of ethics which can be the difference between
their space -- if you offer them the same courtesy. Try your best to get
success and failure.
along with other members of the press.
First, foremost and always remember that Press access is a privi- • Always live up to your obligations to promoters and publications.
lege not to be abused. Use the following Code of Ethics to guide
• If you agree not to sell the photos commercially, DO NOT break this
you:
agreement.
• Arrive early — at least 45 minutes to an hour before the event is • Always clean up after yourself -- film wrappers, etc.
scheduled to begin — in order to check in, find the press area, check
• Never photograph anyone in a compromising situation (backstage,
out the stage or facility lay-out and choose a vantage point.
rooms) unless it’s a public figure in a public place which qualifies
• Never show up for an event unprepared. Not only should you have all locker
for news. Don’t abuse the privileges you have been granted.
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