2005 annual - International Freelance Photographers Organization
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2005 annual - International Freelance Photographers Organization
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 Learn Learn Photography Photography at at Home Home With Brian Ratty, world famous photographer and educator #3R0X - $199.95 (#3R01-3R08 bundle) 12 Hours Spanish language VHS bundle - #3R0X.ESP European PAL English version bundle - #3R0X.PAL All $199.95 each bundle. ON ASSIGNMENT SERIES brings to the amateur and beginning professional photographer the most complete, comprehensive video training series ever produced. This classic series is a must for any photographer’s library. #3R01 - BASIC 35MM PHOTOGRAPHY - $39.95 How an SLR works, f-stops and shutter speeds, exposure, depth-of-field, and film. Beyond basic techniques in taking better pictures, lenses, shooting with available light, flash, filters, Tools and techniques: candids, formal, environmental portraits, sports-action. 90 min VHS. Spanish language VHS - #3R01.ESP, European PAL English version - #3R01.PAL, All $39.95 each. #3R02 - LIGHTING AND EXPOSURE - $39.95 Learn the direction, form, contrast, and color characteristics of light. Learn exposure control including measuring light, reflective metering, incidence metering, tonal control, fill latitude, and other factors. Elements of lighting, including natural light, available light, artificial light and electronic flash. 90 min VHS. Spanish language VHS - #3R02.ESP, European PAL English version - #3R02.PAL, All $39.95 each. #3R03 - DESIGN•COMPOSITION - $39.95 Learn camera vision, lens-camera choice, framing. Composition- design elements: line, shape, texture, color; design principles: balance, movement, repetition, scale, emphasis, contrast, unity, color. Lighting direction and quality, controlling light and color, psychology of color. 90 min VHS. Spanish language VHS - #3R03.ESP, European PAL English version - #3R03.PAL, All $39.95 each. ! Y U B #3R04 - STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHY - $39.95 Learn product photography in the studio. Learn to layout and design your own studio; studio and still life photography lighting. Learn to use large format cameras, including the view camera, handling sheet film, shifts, swings, tilts. Shoot people in the studio including portraits, shoot people on location, and tell a story with candids. 90 min VHS. Spanish language VHS - #3R04ESP, European PAL English version -#3R04.PAL, All $39.95 each. ds men com t to its e r uc IFPO prod rs! this membe #3R05 - BUSINESS OF PHOTOGRAPHY - $39.95 Make your portfolio, Choosing your direction, the “best” portfolio, portfolio editing, and the interview. Sell your services. Breaking into and staying in business, directories, stock agencies, pricing, billing, Learn careers in photography, freelancing, staff opportunities. 90 min VHS. Spanish language VHS - #3R05.ESP, European PAL English version - #3R05.PAL, All $39.95 each. #3R06 - BASIC VIDEOGRAPHY - $39.95 Video theory, audio theory, video formats, video cameras and recorders. Using a video camera, pre-production, shooting and editing. Video accessories, lighting , video markets. 90 min VHS. Spanish language VHS - #3R06.ESP, European PAL English version - #3R06.PAL, All $39.95 each. #3R07 - THE DARKROOM - $39.95 Setting up your darkroom. Black/white film processing and printing. Processing color in the darkroom. Chemicals and paper. Layout a darkroom. Proofing and enlargements. Printing methods. Negative and print faults. 90 min VHS. Spanish language VHS - #3R07.ESP, European PAL English version - #3R07.PAL, All $39.95 each. #3R08 - GLAMOUR PHOTOGRAPHY - $39.95 Understanding glamour and glamour assignments: cameras, film, lighting, make-up, hair, wardrobe, rights, model releases, magazine layout, props, sets, locations, posing, the glamour portrait, finding models, glamour markets, boudoir, lingerie. 90 min VHS. Spanish language VHS - #3R08.ESP, European PAL English version - #3R08.PAL, All $39.95 each. #3R21 #3R22 Get Pro Results using a Point and Shoot Camera #3R21 - $29.95 EASY PHOTOGRAPHY Use a point and shoot camera to produce professional looking pictures. The program covers camera types, film, use of light, composition, basic photo techniques and much more. Easy instruction on how to take pictures of family, friends, children, pets and places. Picture faults and buying tips are covered. Learn to shoot like a pro, it’s easy! 60 min. VHS. #3R22 - $29.95 EASY HOME VIDEO Basic techniques of using a camcorder and how to produce professional looking home videos. Learn video formats, video accessories, and pre-production planning techniques. Learn the best way to tell a visual story of your family, friends, events and places. 60 min. VHS. #3R2X - $49.95 (#3R21, 3R22 bundle) ORDER TOLL FREE 7 days 1-800-654-9557 ORDER FORM on page 47 Digital Photography on DVD With Brian Ratty, world famous photographer and educator #DVD04 - $109.95 (#DVD01-DVD03 bundle) 4.7 Hours DVD01 Digital Photography: The Camera 85 min #39.95 Digital photography is changing the way photographers create images with a new sense of imagination. Digital pictures are more then instant images as they can be instantly changed and improved. This is creativity at its best! A digital camera is a wonderful new tool and a great addition to any photographer’s camera bag if they know how to use it. That’s what Digital Photography, The Camera is all about, teaching the fundamentals of this exciting new creative tool. If you’re new to photography or an experienced film user you will find this program full of practical information and instruction on digital imaging. This new media age is here and it’s time to get aboard and explore the creativity possibilities. 14 Educational Chapters: Introduction, f-Stops/Shutter Speeds, Digital History, How Digital Works, Choosing a Digital Camera, Using Your Digital Camera, Files & Memory, BONUS - Text Files: Key Terms, Digital Glossary, Teacher’s Guide, Quick Quiz (30 Questions), Using Light, Lenses, Depth of Field, When to Use Digital, Exposure Control, Your Digital Images, Digital Pathways. $39.95 DVD02 Crafting Images 98 min $39.95 With the advent of inexpensive digital cameras the world of photography has been opened to millions of new image makers. There are few things that last longer then time, pictures are one of them. Learning how to craft these pictures is an essential step in producing images that are timeless and treasured. Digital Photography, Crafting Images teaches the fundamentals of the ‘art and craft’ of making, not taking, digital images. This 98 minute program includes 32 key photographic concepts and 56 specific digital shooting tips. This interactive program will help develop good photographic techniques and provides inspiration on starting to ‘see’ photographic images that are all around us. If you’re new to photography or an experienced film user you will find this program full of practical information and instruction on crafting digital images. Outstanding digital images are as unique as the finger print of the photographer who crafted them! 10 Educational Chapters: Introduction, The Camera (review), Properties of Light, Exposure Control, Photographic Design, Critiquing Images, Visual Themes, Visual Subjects, Shooting Accessories, The Gift of Photography. $39.95 DVD03 The Digital Darkroom 100 min $39.95 Photography is an expression of a very personal form of art and the digital darkroom can only widen this expression. Working with everyday technology such as digital cameras, scanners, computers and printers a photographer can craft amazing images that rival traditional film and the works of the masters of the art world. Making digital images into excellent prints is a combination of art and science that is only limited by the photographer’s imagination. “Digital Photography, the Darkroom” is the starting point for learning the fundamentals of digital image manipulation. This program will lead the viewer from photo input to correction and creation to output and storage. The digital darkroom is more then just a process; it’s the ability of a photographer to create outstanding images that are both useful and beautiful. 10 Educational Chapters: Introduction, Computers, Digital Pathways, Scanning Images, Image Resolution, Darkroom Software, Using Darkroom Software, Printing, Papers & Ink, Working with Image Files, The Finishing Room. Bonus Word or PDF Files: *Teacher’s Guide, Quick Quiz (30 Questions), Key Concept List, Shooting Tip List, *Includes: Objectives-Highlights & Timing-Major Instructional Points-Quick Quiz-Answer Key-Suggested Assignments (21 Pages). $39.95 Brian Ratty, internationally known photographer and educator hosts Digital Photography. Mr. Ratty is a graduate of Brooks Institute of Photography and holds an Honorary Master of Science Degree. ORDER TOLL FREE 7 days 1-800-654-9557 www.ifpo.net ORDER FORM on page 47 Today's Photographer International 1 BUSINESS FORMS: Packet of 100 for $9.95 each AL • FR ION IFPO • IN T • IN T ER L EE AL • FR ION AT N TI ZA ON • IN T ER L EE AL • FR TI ZA • IN T ON ER L L EE AT N L EE AL • FR ION AT N L EE AL • FR ION ER ION AT • IN T AT N L EE AL • FR ION AT N ON EE L ER AL • FR EE • IN T ION AL • FR ON AT ION L EE AL • FR ION AT N L EE AL • FR ION AT TI ZA TI ZA N AT N ER ON • IN T ER L EE AL • FR ION AT N TI ZA ON • IN T ER L EE AL • FR ION AT N ON • IN T ER L R TI ZA ERS • ORG Photographic I EE E • PH O T O G AN PH AL • FR NC IFPO • ORG A ION A ERS Pageants R PH E • PH O T O G A NC • IN T TI ZA I A ON ER AN R TI ZA • IN T N ER ON • ORG E • PH O T O G • IN T TI ZA ERS NC ________________ PER MILE ___________________________________________________ PER PRINT/TRANSPARENCY _____________________________________________________ PER HOUR ___________________________________________________ PER HOUR _____________________________________________________ PER DAY ___________________________________________________ PER DAY OTHER IFPO Form F121 The Client will compensate the Photographer for the Payment Terms are: How did client learn of the service? ___________________________________________________________ following estimated miscellaneous expenses: ❏ Cash, Check Money Order EXPENSE CATEGORY AMOUNT _____________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ ❏ Credit Card I PH A PER JOB _____________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ R AN I A darkroom: 35mm test strip log ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ photographer's signature ______________________________________________ date ___________________________________________________________ event _____________________________________________________________date __________________time__________________ ❏ Fashion ❏ ___________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ phone: 555-444-3210 YOUR NAMEGlove HERE Size event _____________________________________________________________date __________________time__________________ Quick Response News Log • ©American Image Press www.aipress.com - (336) 945-9867 IFPO Form F204 fax: 555-444-3211 OPTIONALShoe BUSINESS NAME ❏ Commercials ❏ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Size OR STUDIO ___________________ phone: 555-444-3210 YOUR NAME HERE IFPO email: smith@sprynet.com ADDRESS OR BOX NUMBER fax:for Today’s 555-444-3211 Please issue confirmation directly toBUSINESS the following official Correspondent Press Photographer Photographer Magazine: OPTIONAL OR STUDIO NAME ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ U.R.L. www.aipress.com/~yourname ❏ Promotions ❏ CITY, STATE/PROVINCE, IFPO Ring SizeZIP, COUNTRY ___________________ email: smith@sprynet.com ADDRESS OR BOX NUMBER Respectfully yours, U.R.L. www.aipress.com/~yourname CITY, STATE/PROVINCE, ZIP, COUNTRY________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ E • PH O T O G Card# ___________________________________ MODELING FEES _____________________________________________________ FULL WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY PLAN darkroom: chemical usage log 100 each n packe s o s ava abe ac on C d e eases an heck s s R nd v dua C NC • ORG AN __________________________________________________________________________ Bust ___________________ _________________________________________________ On the scene photos: Number of unprocessed exposures available: _________________________ Film _______________________ Negative ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________ Date _____________________ event _____________________________________________________________date __________________time__________________ SIZES (number) ___ photos can be available by: ____________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ event _____________________________________________________________date __________________time__________________ AREAS OF INTEREST Hat Size ___________________ Format: ______________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ event _____________________________________________________________date __________________time__________________ ❏ Glamour ❏ Video/Cinema Dress Size ___________________ A ERS • ORG R Sales Commissions PHOTOGRAPHY JOB CONTRACT The undersigned (hereafter referred to as the client) agrees to contract the services of: The agent shall receive __________ percent of sales made by the agent or made on the agent’s premises. The Agent shall receive___________ percent of any sales of new works commissioned ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Recipient of Portraitor _______________________________________________________________________ or his designee (hereinafter the photographer) according to the following terms: The agent shall receive __________ PH ERS E • PH O T O G phone: 555-444-3210 fax: 555-444-3211 email: smith@sprynet.com U.R.L. www.aipress.com/~yourname Hair color BUSINESS ___________________ OPTIONAL OR STUDIO NAME ADDRESS OR BOX NUMBER Eye color ___________________ CITY, STATE/PROVINCE, ZIP, COUNTRY phone/fax 555-444-3210 555-444-3211 email: smith@sprynet.com www.aipress.com/~yourname phone: A PH NC ___________________ YOUR NAME HERE fax: ❏ one time rights ❏ first time rights ❏ exclusive rights ❏ all rights Rights,credit Commissions, Taxes Contract • ©American Image Press www.aipress.com - (336) 945-9867 ❏ photo creditYOUR line required photo line waived phone: 555-444-3210 NAME❏HERE fax: 555-444-3211 Copyright claim date: (today's date) ____________________ OPTIONAL BUSINESS OR STUDIO NAME IFPO email: smith@sprynet.com Compensation: ADDRESS OR BOX NUMBER U.R.L. www.aipress.com/~yourname ❏ standardCITY, rate based on rights $ ________________ STATE/PROVINCE, ZIP, COUNTRY ❏ one time project fee $ ________________________ ❏ per image used ❏ per expenses People and ❏ fees waived (in exchange for photo credit linePlaces and/or Shooting Plan, page 1 of 4 ____copies of publication or other compensation Job#agreed ___________ (bride/groom): _____________________________________ Billing Name: ________________________ upon byJob the Name publisher and photographer. MEASUREMENTS Model applicant’s full name: phone: 555-444-3210 How/Why? Height ___________________ fax: 555-444-3211 Cause or effect of the event: ____________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ email: smith@sprynet.com Weight ___________________ street and number __________________________________________________________________________ U.R.L. www.aipress.com/~yourname city, state, zip 31 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ phone: 555-444-3210 YOUR NAME HERE date Waist ___________________ Who/How many involved? ______ fax: 555-444-3211 OPTIONAL BUSINESS OR STUDIO NAME _________________________________________________ IFPO 32 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Name:____________________________ Status: _________________________________ email:Chemical smith@sprynet.com ADDRESS OR BOX NUMBER Hips ___________________ telephone area code and number Type ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ 33 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ U.R.L. www.aipress.com/~yourname CITY, STATE/PROVINCE, ZIP, COUNTRY Name:____________________________ Status: _________________________________ 34 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Thigh ___________________ Dear Sir/Madam: date name exp. dilution cap t1 t2 t3 t4 t5 usage Name:____________________________ Status: _________________________________ STATISTICS 35 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Name:____________________________ Status: _________________________________ American Image Press respectfully requests that permission be granted to the AIP Correspondent Press Photographer to cover the Date of birth ___________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 36 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ following event(s): Name:____________________________ Status: _________________________________ COLOR ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Marital Status ___________________ event• ©American _____________________________________________________________date __________________time__________________ 35mm EXPOSURE LOG Image Press www.aipress.com - (336) 945-9867 IFPO Form F125 Other notes: Test___________________________________ Enlarger height _______________________ Frame size __________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Skin color ___________________ Sex ___________________ event _____________________________________________________________date __________________time__________________ __________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Hair color ___________________ __________________________________________________________________________ event _____________________________________________________________date __________________time__________________ Social Security # ___________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ Eye color ___________________ event _____________________________________________________________date __________________time__________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ A I A OPTIONAL BUSINESS OR STUDIO NAME 28 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ IFPO ADDRESS OR BOX NUMBER 29 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ CITY, STATE/PROVINCE, ZIP, COUNTRY 30 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ AN I _________________________________________________ R YOUR NAME HERE OPTIONAL STUDIO OR BUSINESS NAME YOUR ADDRESS OR BOX NUMBER YOUR CITY, STATE/PROV., ZIP, COUNTRY This photographic image is my own and has not been enhanced or altered in any way. I hereby give permission to the publisher to _____________________________________________________ reproduce with the following rights and compensation: MODEL INTERVIEW FORM When? Exact time of occurance:________________ Date of the occurance:____________________ 26 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ YOUR NAME HERE 27 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ • ORG AN email: smith@sprynet.com U.R.L. www.aipress.com/~yourname ADDRESS OR BOX NUMBER CITY, STATE/PROVINCE, ZIP, COUNTRY ERS R s m r o F 1 6 $9.95 25 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Skin color R PH E • PH O T O G E • PH O T O G A NC • ORG Randklove Alle 134 2th, 2770 Kastrup, Denmark • 0045-01-518775 A IFPO Physical address: _________________________________________________ General location: __________________________________________________ 569-3 Ho Buk Ku Bu Pyong 5 Do, Inchon City 403-015, Korea • 523-1511 23 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Affiliate Agency: Dean Press Image 24 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ERS Where? Location PH Korean Division NC RIGHTS TO PUBLISH assignments AGREEMENT arranged for the artist during this contract period. A 22 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ I I http://www.aipress.com A Instant Date: ____________________________________________ Reason For Portrait _______________________________________________________________________ Name of Job: ___________________________________ Date: ______________________ Location: _____________________________ percent ofResponse cash prizes and purchase awards collected on works included in this contract. Publisher/Publication: _______________________________ Form 5 Photographs are to be of the following type: Print or transparency size specifications: Date of Presentation ______________________________________________________________________ Editor: ___________________________________________ Royalties, sale of reproduction rights and sale of copyrights are NOT included in this agreement. TYPE QUANTITY ___________________________________________________ Address: _________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Set ___________________________________________________________________________________ City/State: ________________________________________ BLACK & WHITE ___________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Finances and Taxes Zip:______ Phone:_________ Fax: ____________________ Wardrobe _______________________________________________________________________________ COLOR TRANSPARENCY ___________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ The Agent will pay the artist within __________ days after publication agreement or sale is completed. Deferred or Event ___________________________________________ partial payment requires written consent from the artist. The (agent/artist) _______________ responsible all COLOR PRINT ___________________________________________________ Studio is Wardrobe ❒ forPersonal Wardrobe ❒_____________________________________________________ Description:_______________________________________ local and state sales tax. Copyrights are retained by the artist or photographer after the sale of the work. Location: _________________________________________ OTHER ___________________________________________________ Client Comments _________________________________________________________________________ Copyrights my be purchased only by special contract. Date of Event:_____________________________________ In return for the contracted goods and services, the client The client agrees to compensate the Photographer Photo Caption/Description:___________________________ agrees to compensate the Photographer as follows: for travel time in the amount of: _______________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ ________________ Technical Data:____________________________________ COMPENSATION RATE AMOUNT TRAVEL TIME AMOUNT _____________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ agent signature date _______________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ Overall description of the scene:_________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ phone: 555-444-3210 YOUR NAME HERE __________________________________________________________________________ fax: 555-444-3211 OPTIONAL BUSINESS OR STUDIO NAME 20 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Editorial and Administrative Offices P.O. Box 777, Lewisville, NC 27023-0777 • 336-945-9867 21 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ IFPO AN AN What? 19 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Today’s Photographer Magazine R • ORG • ORG AMERICAN IMAGE PRESS 18 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ E • PH O T O G ERS ERS 17 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Submit to: Publication _________________________________________________________________ Department ________________________________________________________________ Address ___________________________________________________________________ City/State _________________________________________ Zip ______________________ Phone ___________________ Fax __________________E-Mail ______________________ NC PH PH 16 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Age _____________________________________ _____________________________________ A A A OPTIONAL BUSINESS OR STUDIO NAME Reproduction and Publishing Rights street and number times in The agent/publisher may publish ____________________ work(s) for _____________________ _________________________ (publication). Each Published work must be credited with the name of the IFPO _____________________________________ artist (and copyright if applicable). Each publication requires express permissioncity, by state, the artist. zip The artist shall receive $_______________ in publication fees for each work under this contract. ON I phone: 555-444-3210 13 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ fax: 555-444-3211 IFPO 14 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ email: smith@sprynet.com ADDRESS OR BOX NUMBER U.R.L. www.aipress.com/~yourname CITY, STATE/PROVINCE, ZIP, COUNTRY 15 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ o EACH Fo m packs o 100 NOT Pe sona zed o ANY 3 Fo ms packs o 100 NOT Pe sona zed o ANY 5 Fo ms packs o 100 NOT Pe sona zed Use he O de Fo m on page 47 TI ZA AN File # _________ Date __________ On-Scene Arrival Time__________________________________ 12 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ TO: Sponsoring Agency Action Scene form 4 ER • ORG $9 95 $24 95 $39 95 • IN T ERS ADDRESS OR BOX NUMBER CITY, STATE/PROVINCE, ZIP, COUNTRY Date of Interview____________________ Date of Photo Session _______________ CLIENT'S NAME ON PH IFPO Quick Response News Log phone: 555-444-3210 Quick Step Property Release • IFPO Form F222 fax: 555-444-3211 ©American Image Press www.aipress.com (336) 945-9867 email: smith@sprynet.com U.R.L. www.aipress.com/~yourname TI A OPTIONAL BUSINESS OR STUDIO NAME CITY, STATE/PROVINCE, ZIP, COUNTRY ZA YOUR NAME HERE R 10 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ E • PH O T O G ER E • PH O T O G • IN T _____________________________________________________________ 11 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ NC OPTIONAL BUSINESS OR STUDIO NAME All sales are exclusive of copyrights and reproduction rights. Publishing or reproduction rights _____________________________________ require specific written permission from the artist for EACH use. _____________________________________________________________ 9 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ A phone: 555-444-3210 fax: 555-444-3211 email: smith@sprynet.com U.R.L. www.aipress.com/~yourname R INTERVIEW FORM Description of Property: ________________________________________ NC 7 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ YOUR NAME HERE E • PH O T O G I witness______________________ date _____________________________ A 8 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ R NC address, city, state, zip Referred to hereafter as “the artist”, for a period of ____________________ from this date. This contract may be cancelled by either party upon written notice within __________ days, or atCLIENT the PORTRAIT end of the exhibition or publication period. The termination date is __________. signed_______________________ date _____________________________ 1 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ and parties designated by the photographer, including clients,Property Release • ©American Image Press www.aipress.com (336) 945-9867, IFPO Form F193 2 periodicals, _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ licensees, purchasers, agencies, and the irrevocable right to use my name (and any fictional3name) and photograph for sale to _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ and reproduction in medium for purposes of advertising, trade, display, exhibition, competition, 4 or _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ editorial use. I have read this release and understand and agree5to_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ its terms. I affirm that I am more than _____ years o 6 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ E • PH O T O G A IFPO AN I MODEL RELEASE ___________________________ ___________________________ __________________________ exp# mode f-stop t___________________________ corr. flash remarks do hereby give (photographer): __________________________ ___________________________ NC artist/photographer ADDRESS OR BOX NUMBER ___________________________________________________________________________ HOW TO BUY INDIVIDUAL FORMS: date ___________ date ___________ Description of Property: In consideration for value received, (model): Film I ________________ From (time/date) __________________________ To (time/date) __________________________ Roll# ____________ A address, city, state, zip YOUR NAME HERE ___________________________________________________________________________ • ORG AN ______________________________ 35mm exposure log witness ______________________________ agent, gallery, publisher ___________________________________________________________________________ Referred to hereafter as “the agent”, agrees to act as a representative for: do hereby give (agent): __________________________________________ and parties designated by the agent, including clients, licensees, purchasers, agents, publishers and periodicals, the irrevocable right to use the photograph of the property described below for sale and for reproduction in any print or electronic medium for purposes of advertising, trade, display, exhibition, competition, or editorial use. I have read this release and understand and agree to its terms. I affirm that I am more than _____ years of age. ERS I • ORG email: smith@sprynet.com signed www.aipress.com/~yourname ___________________________________________________________________________ I, (property owner):______________________________________________ PH AN ERS N QUICK STEP PROPERTY RELEASE In consideration for promotional, publicity or other value described: _____________________________________________________________ phone: fax: A IFPO YOUR NAME HERE OPTIONAL STUDIO OR BUSINESS NAME YOUR ADDRESS OR BOX NUMBER YOUR CITY, STATE/PROV., ZIP, COUNTRY • ORG PH IFPO ERS R PH E • PH O T O G ON ON A NC A A fax: 555-444-3211 email: smith@sprynet.com U.R.L. www.aipress.com/~yourname ARTIST / PHOTOGRAPHER’S CONTRACT TI ZA TI ZA ER I, (property owner) ________________________________________ do hereby give (agent): ________________________________________ and parties designated by the agent, including clients, licensees, purchasers, agents, publishers and periodicals, the irrevocable right to use the photograph of the property described below for sale and for reproduction in any print or electronic medium for purposes of phone:use.555-444-3210 YOUR NAME HERE trade, display, exhibition, competition, or editorial advertising, fax: OPTIONALI have BUSINESS OR STUDIO NAME read this release and understand and agree to its terms. 555-444-3211 I email: smith@sprynet.com I am more than _____ years of age. ADDRESS ORaffirm BOX that NUMBER 555-444-3210 555-444-3211 U.R.L. www.aipress.com/~yourname CITY, STATE/PROVINCE, ZIP, COUNTRY R ADDRESS OR BOX NUMBER CITY, STATE/PROVINCE, ZIP, COUNTRY AL • FR ON E • PH O T O G OPTIONAL BUSINESS OR STUDIO NAME ION TI ZA ER NC I Releases are not usually required for news photos. Releases are Instant 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: A AN AT L EE AL • FR phone: 555-444-3210 fax: 555-444-3211 email: smith@sprynet.com www.aipress.com/~yourname N I N AN AT • ORG YOUR NAME HERE OPTIONAL STUDIO OR BUSINESS NAME YOUR ADDRESS OR BOX NUMBER YOUR CITY, STATE/PROV., ZIP, COUNTRY RS • ORG ERS ION R • IN T E • PH O T O G IFPO ON NC PH www.aipress.com/~yourname PROPERTY RELEASE TI ZA A A YOUR CITY, STATE/PROV., ZIP, COUNTRY HE contracts - checklists - releases - contra IFPO 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 www.aipress.com ❏ 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: smith@sprynet.com ADDRESS OR BOX NUMBER Pre-Wedding Shooting Location(s): __________________________________________________ U.R.L. www.aipress.com/~yourname __________________________________________________ CITY, STATE/PROVINCE, ZIP, COUNTRY _____________________________________________ Client s name ___________________________________________ Photographer _____________________________________________ address _____________________________________________ phone# _____________________________________________ date & signature ___________________________________________ address ___________________________________________ phone# ___________________________________________ date & signature AT N ON • IN T ER I TI ZA ON • IN T L ION TI ZA AN AT I • ORG N AN ERS AL • FR PH EE A __________________________________________________ Maid (matron) of Honor and Party: __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ Photography Job Contract ¥ 'American Image Press www.aipress.com - (336) 945-9867 __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ 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 www.aipress.com - (336) 945-9867 ❏ Coffee (instant) IFPO Form F155 email: smith@sprynet.com ❏ Tape measurer (25 foot) ADDRESS OR BOX NUMBER 8 MM ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ ❏ Extra Flash sync cords ❏ Cream Car Make:_____Model:_____Year:______Color: ______ Car Make:_____Model:_____Year:______Color: ______ ❏ Twine or heavy string U.R.L. www.aipress.com/~yourname 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 www.aipress.com - (336) 945-9867 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 OPTIONAL BUSINESS OR STUDIO NAME ❏ Shooting log Floral __________________________________________ ❏ Tissues Insurance Co.: _________________________________ Insurance Co.: _________________________________ IFPO email: smith@sprynet.com ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ADDRESS OR BOX NUMBER PER DAY OTHER ❏ __________________________________ FIRST AID KIT CHECKLIST ________________________________________________ Best Man's Name and Contact Information: ❏ __________________________________ U.R.L. www.aipress.com/~yourname CITY, STATE/PROVINCE, ZIP, COUNTRY ❏ __________________________________ 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 MODELING FEES Figure ER ACCIDENT REPORT NC E • PH O T O G pe 100 R ERS AL • FR PH EE A A L Freelance Photographer's On-Location Checklist VIDEOGRAPHY JOB CONTRACT I TI ZA N AN AT ION • ORG ON • IN T ER ge 47 orm on Pa F r e rd O e Use th NC E • PH O T O G R ERS AL • FR PH EE A A L News Reporter's Log & Evaluation I TI ZA N AN AT ION • ORG ON • IN T ER PHOTOGRAPHY JOB INVOICE ________________________________________________________________ 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 www.aipress.com - (336) 945-9867 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) (PARTY 2-car, building, other) (PARTY 3-car, building, other) (PARTY 4-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 Press - (336) 945-9867 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 ❑ 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 E W ❏ Jewelers screw drivers 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 www.aipress.com - (336) 945-9867 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 www.aipress.com - (336) 945-9867 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 www.aipress.com - (336) 945-9867 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 Fu Wed P e Ce emony Ce emony Shoo ng P an 2 o 4 Fu Wedd ng Pos Ce emony Shoo ng P an 3 o 4 Fu Wedd ng Shoo ng Appo n men s P an 4 o 4 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 F ELD D RECTORY NOTES ORDER TOLL FREE 2 1-800-654-9557 o Today s Pho ographer n erna ona F220 F221 F222 F201 F202 F203 F204 F223 QU CK STEP PUBL CAT ON RELEASE pocke o m QU CK STEP MODEL RELEASE pocke o m QU CK STEP PROPERTY RELEASE pocke o m 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 _________________ www.aipress.com - (336) 945-9867 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 P109 P CTURE AWARD PROGRAM F139 FPO PRESS ASS GNMENT REQUEST MEMO F145 PHOTO CONTEST ENTRY FORM pocke o m F155 PRESS ASS GNMENT REQUEST FORM F156 PRESS ASS GNMENT RECORD ax 1-800-283-5989 7 DAYS www po ne IFPO Form F120 LIFETIME SUPPLY Business Forms Masters $39.95 tracts - checklists - releases - contracts - YOUR NAME HERE R AT ION AL • F R EE L G N ER Billing Name: ________________________ ______________________ ❏ ❏ 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___________ E • PHOTO IFPO N ____ ______________________________ ❏ ❏ 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_________ ____ _______________ guests with ❏ ❏ Bride and Groom mingling ____________________ ❏ ❏ Bride with her Parents _______________ ____ ______________________________ ❏ ❏ Groom with his Parents ______________ Parents of sets both with ❏ ❏ Bride and Groom Son ________________________ ❏ ❏ Groom, Father, Grandfather, Daughter __________________ ❏ ❏ Bride, Mother, Grandmother, sets of Grandparents ________ ❏ ❏ Bride and Groom with both Guests ____________________ ❏ ❏ Bride and Groom with various Guests_____________________ ❏ ❏ Bride and Groom with special _______________________ Groom and Bride of ❏ ❏ Candid photos __________________________ ❏ ❏ Candid photos of Guests________ _____________________________ ❏ ❏ Apron/Money dance_________ _________________ _______________ butterflies_____ of ❏ ❏ Release ___________________________ ❏ ❏ Release of birds _______________ NC ERS • ORGA _____________________________________ Job# ___________ Job Name (bride/groom): Reception Shooting Plan A PH PHY PLAN ING PHOTOGRA FULL WEDD 3 of 4 Post Ceremony Shooting Plan, page plus $9 shipping A Use this space to type or paste-on your own personalization. Let IFPO custom design the personal information on EACH of the 61 Contracts, Checklists and Releases. • IN T plus $9 shipping order PERSONALIZED Reproducible Forms Masters #15PR $69.95 N order NOT-PERSONALIZED Reproducible Forms Masters #15MA for $39.95 FRE E Cop yrig ht App lica tion For m from the U.S . Copyright Office with your Master Forms order! IO AT Copy each form as needed or take most frequently used forms to your printer for larger quantities. $39.95 Reproducible Masters of ALL 61 forms (NOT Personalized) $69.95 Reproducible Masters of ALL 61 forms PERSONALIZED! Use the Coupon on this page or the Order Form on page 47 IZ 61 FORMS MASTERS HOW TO BUY FORMS MASTERS: OPTIONAL BUSINESS OR STUDIO NAME ADDRESS OR BOX NUMBER CITY, STATE/PROVINCE, ZIP, COUNTRY phone: fax: email: U.R.L. 555-444-3210 555-444-3211 smith@sprynet.com www.aipress.com/~yourname FULL WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY People and Places Shooting Plan, page 1 of 4 Job# ___________ Job Name (bride/groom) : ____________________________________ _ Engagement Photos Shooting Plan ❏❏ ❏ ❏ Engagement photo for newspaper ________________________ ❏ ❏ Formal engagement photo ________________________________ ❏ ❏ Casual engagement photo ________________________________ 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_____________________ PLAN Billing Name: ________________________ Mother kissing Groom_______ _____________________________ ❏ ❏ Groom pinning boutonniere on Father ____________________ ❏ ❏ 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 brow __________________________ ❏ ❏ Best Man pulling Groom into church/site________________ _ ❏ ❏ Picture of Groom entering church/site ___________________ 61 FORMS MASTERS ORDER FORM Departing Reception Shooting Plan __ ______________________________ ❏ ❏ Decorating “getaway” car goodbye to guests _______________ ❏ ❏ Bride and Groom saying Parents __________________________ ❏ ❏ Couple kissing/hugging _ to getaway car _______________ ❏ ❏ Bride and Groom walking _________________________ guests_________ to waving Couple ❏❏ car __________________________ ❏ ❏ Couple getting into getaway _ car___________________________ ❏ ❏ Couple leaving in getaway ___ for Honeymoon _______________ plane on getting Couple ❏ ❏ _ up ______________________________ ❏ ❏ Reception site. cleaning pockets _______________________ ❏ ❏ Bride’s father with empty ______________________ ❏ ❏ Carrying gifts to car _______________ __ photo of Groom _______________ ❏ ❏ Groom’s mother kissing of Bride ____________________ ❏ ❏ Bride’s mother kissing photo Photographers’’ Forms Reproducible MASTERS Other Poses for Photographs ____________________________ ❏ ❏ ______________________________ ____________________________ ❏ ❏ ______________________________ ____________________________ ❏ ❏ ______________________________ ____________________________ ❏ ❏ ______________________________ ____________________________ ❏ ❏ ______________________________ ____________________________ ❏ ❏ ______________________________ ____________________________ ❏ ❏ ______________________________ ____________________________ ❏ ❏ ______________________________ ____________________________ ❏ ❏ ______________________________ ____________________________ ❏ ❏ ______________________________ ____________________________ _______________ ❏ ❏ _______________ ____________________________ ❏ ❏ ______________________________ ____________________________ ❏ ❏ ______________________________ ____________________________ ❏ ❏ ______________________________ ____________________________ _______________ _______________ ❏❏ ____________________________ ❏ ❏ ______________________________ ____________________________ ❏ ❏ ______________________________ ____________________________ ❏ ❏ ______________________________ ____________________________ ❏ ❏ ______________________________ ____________________________ ❏ ❏ ______________________________ ____________________________ ❏ ❏ ______________________________ ____________________________ _______________ ❏ ❏ _______________ Complete sets of CURRENT FORMS ❏ 15MA-61 $39.95 NOT PERSONALIZED ❏ 15PR-61 $69.95 PERSONALIZED (see below) ❏ 15XX-61 $89.95 1 Set Personalized, 1 Set Not-Personalized ❏S&H $9.00 1st Class Mail $ Total Enclosed Full Wedding: Post Ceremony Shooting Press Plan 3 of 4 • ©American Image www.aipress.com - (336) 945-9867 Groom Shooting Plan Prior to the Ceremony ❏ ❏ Groom dressing with help of Father ______________________ ❏ ❏ Groom dressing with help of attendants __________________ ❏ ❏ Groom alone, full body shot ______________________________ ❏ ❏ Groom alone, 3/4 view ______________ _____________________ ❏ ❏ Groom alone, head and shoulders shot ___________________ ❏ ❏ Groom looking into full-length mirror ____________________ ❏ ❏ Groom looking into mirror, head and shoulders shot _____ ❏ ❏ Groom with each of his attendants _______________________ ❏ ❏ Groom with Best Man ______________ ______________________ ❏ ❏ Groom with Ring-Bearer _________________________________ ❏ ❏ Groom with his Mother __________________________________ ❏ ❏ Groom with his Father ______________ _____________________ ❏ ❏ Groom with Grandparents ________________________________ IFPO Form F173 SHIPPING & MEMBER INFORMATION: Full Wedding: Pre-Ceremony and IFPO MEMBERS ONLY! Ceremony Shooting Plan ❏ ❏ Picture of church/site ______________ ______________________ ❏ ❏ Usher/Groomsmen seating Parents of Bride ______________ ❏ ❏ Usher/Groomsmen seating Parents of Groom_____________ ❏ ❏ Usher/Groomsmen seating Bride’s Grandparents _________ ❏ ❏ Usher/Groomsmen seating 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 _____________ ❏ ❏ Flower girl and ringbearer walk down aisle ______________ ❏ ❏ Bride's attendants walk down the aisle ______________ ____ ❏ ❏ Maid/Matron of Honor coming down the aisle ____________ ❏ ❏ Bride and Escort walk down the aisle (front shot) _______ ❏ ❏ Bride and train walking 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______________ Ceremony Shooting Plan 2 of 4 • ©American Image Presswww.aipress .com - (336) 945-9867 IFPO Form F172 5 Digit IFPO Member# ____________________ name __________________________________________________________________ city/st/zip _______________________________________________________________ address phone/FAX ______________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ PERSONALIZATION INFORMATION: (please print or type clearly on this form or your own paper) name AND / OR business name ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ contact mailing address _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ contact information such as phone, fax, email, URL:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Order by Check, Money Order, Or Credit Card as follows: Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Optima Cards Accepted expiration date signature __________________________________________________________________ www.ifpo.net Credit card orders: CALL FREE: FAX FREE: Mail checks or money orders to: 1-800-654-9557 1-800-283-5989 IFPO Order Dept., PO Box 777 Lewisville NC 27023-0777 Today's Photographer International 3 FROM THE PUBLISHER Contents Thank you for your support as we go into our 21st year of operation. We are taking 2 major steps this year to ensure our ability to serve IFPO members better in these turbulent years of sagging magazine distribution caused somewhat by the rise of electronic publishing Step One: This year we will publish two issues of Today’s Photographer magazine on the internet only. The first one will be 6 I Go After Assignments and Make Them Pay page 9 How To Gain Access to the President By Ilya Moshenskiy 8 How to Succeed As a Press Photographer By Vonda H. Blackburn 9 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 On Assignment 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. 8 By Richard B. Ressman MD, IFPO NBA: Miami vs Indiana By Sean Camiring 4 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 23 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 IFPO Program Directory: IFPO CORRESPONDENT PHOTOGRAPHERS Kwon Moon Auk, Inchon City, Korea Keith Cephus, Virginia Beach, VA Francis J. Dean, Kastrup, Denmark Elliot L. Doering, Milwaukee, WI Dennis Hodges, Kansas City, MO Ilya Moshenskiy, Redmond, WA David C. Oliver, Reston, VA Paolo Pedicelli, Montreal, PQ Canada Dennis Stephens, Jamaica, West Indies Dennis Hodges, Kansas City, MO Michael I. Hanyecz, Calabasas, CA Carolin Jennings, Judsonia, AR Cinderella Morff, Lohman, MO Ilya Moshenskiy, Redmond, WA Frank Randolph, Junction, TX Tommie Shaw, Louisville, KY Richard B. Ressman MD, Cupertino, CA Bobby Samuels, Los Angeles, CA Thomas Shorts, Myrtle Beach, SC Classified Ads Glamour Elite Program Home Page Program Assignments Now IFPO Business Guides IFPO Business Cards IFPO Business Forms IFPO Distributor Program 44 16 14 34 40 5 2 43 IFPO Recognition Certificates Membership Programs New Discoveries Program Press Program Press Accessories Press Reporter’s Chase Kit Stock Gallery Program Today’s Sports Credentials COMPLETE IFPO PROGRAM DIRECTORY PAGE 17 NAL • FRE TIO EL NA • INT ER Today's Photographer International IFPO N TIO ZA 4 RS • ORGA HE NI AP Today’s Photographer Magazine is published by American Image Press, at 6495 Shallowford Rd., Lewisville, NC 27023. Send advertising and editorial correspondence to: Today’s Photographer Magazine, P.O. 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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 The Inauguration of President George W. Bush on January 20, 2005 was shining with hundreds of mass media from all over the world. Out of the three hundred photographers who were sanctioned to cover the event, I was one of only twenty who were allowed in the so-called "cut area" which has direct access to the president. Most of the photographers in the “cut area” were correspondents that have consistently been a part of the White House media for two decades. I was extremely privileged to be the first IFPO photographer ever to make that elite cut. Was it easy? No. I was just lucky although my quest to cover an inaugural event started four years ago. In 2001 I wanted very much to cover the first Bush Inauguration. Although I worked with my editor Vonda Blackburn on that one, I was denied access. However, going through the process was a valuable experience and paid off this year. After the 2004 election I visited the Inauguration Committee web-site 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 6 Today's Photographer International www.ifpo.net .. 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. www.ifpo.net Today's Photographer International 7 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 8 Today's Photographer International 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 Continued on page 26 www.ifpo.net .. 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 www.ifpo.net Today's Photographer International 9 5 in 1 - PRESS PASS • GE APHER GR •A O T CA ERI N IMA M CORRE SP PRE SS Credentials The new Gold Press Pass program embodies all the successful aspects of the original Press Program and incorporates new vital information and features needed based on the real experiences of our press photographers and the assignment editor of Today’s Photographer International magazine. Collectively, the Gold Press bundle represents a total state-of-the-art “systems” approach designed to get you and your camera to the action. 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 original landmark Press Program. It 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 DENT PHO ON 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 Gold Press 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 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: • • • • • 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 • • 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. 10 Today’s Photographer International 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 www.ifpo.net IFPO Press Program state-of-the-art features get you and your camera to the action better and quicker than ever. Gold Passport Assignment Letter Wallet I.D. 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Where to go, when to go, how to contact, who to contact and why. 6 complete audio lessons and transcriptions of the audio scripts for further in-depth study, forms and releases needed to operate as a PRESS photographer. Learn the privileges of a PRESS photographer and the type of credentials that are necessary and how the right credentials work. Official IFPO Guide #210A Gain access to PRESS boxes, sidelines, and locker rooms. GET admitted to concerts, get front row and backstage passes. Get to political, hostile, disaster, accident, and crime scenes, how to work with the police and others including foreign embassies. Learn to attend celebrity events and press conferences for politics, sports, business, pageants, and ceremonies. www.ifpo.net Tips for 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 Continued on page 33 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 www.ifpo.net Today's Photographer International 13 now you can publish your photos on the exclusive TOP PHOTOGRAPHERS WEB SITE 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! IFPO Internet HOME PAGE Program contact information: TERMS AND CONDITIONS Credit Card Orders: when you submit your Home Page materials, your credit card will be billed for the set-up fee only. Then your credit card will be billed monthly on the first of the month beginning with the first FULL month your your Home Page is ON-LINE. Your first partial month is FREE! Minimum 12month committment required. After 12 months, monthly charges will continue until member cancels with a 30-day notice. Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Optima accepted. Checks or Money Orders: when you submit your Home Page materials, enclose a check or money order for the amount of the set-up fee PLUS 119.70, the first six months of the monthly fee. You will then be billed at 6 month intervals. to be published on your web-site name IFPO Member # business name (optional) address city, state, zip, country I agree to the above terms and conditions. I enclose my photos: #HP31, up to15 photos, set-up fee $49.00 and monthly fee: $19.95 phone/fax #HP32, up to 30 photos, set-up fee $99.00 and monthly fee: $19.95 email, other signature IMPORTANT: Allow 30 days for IFPO personnel to scan your images and create your Home Page. Be sure to add your Home Page URL (www.aipress.com/~yourname) to your business cards, letterhead and all your promotional material. Visa/MasterCard/American Express/Optima Card # 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. 14 Today's Photographer International www.ifpo.net 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). www.ifpo.net 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 Today's Photographer International 15 3 Good Reasons to Become an .elite GLAMOUR magazine OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHER 1. YOU GET THE PICTURES Jessica YOU’VE ALWAYS WANTED FROM THE SUBJECTS YOU'VE ALWAYS WANTED TO SHOOT. The credentials give you the confidence to shoot and gives your subjects the confidence in you. 2. YOU GET PUBLISHING CREDITS Cindy YOU NEED TO ENHANCE YOUR STATUS AND BUILD YOUR REPUTATION. You are encouraged (but not required) to submit photos of the discoveries you make using your GLAMOUR.elite magazine credentials. All of your submissions are entitled to review by the editorial staff and could be selected for publication in GLAMOUR.elite magazine. Each time one of your photos is selected for publication in GLAMOUR.elite, you will be issued a certificate of accomplishment indicating your name, the photo description and the GLAMOUR.elite issue date. Your collection of these certificates will further enhance your glamour photographer status. Each submitted photo must be accompanied by the GLAMOUR.elite submission form (comes with your kit) and a small service charge of $8.00 per photo to cover the cost of scanning your image for publication. The $8.00 fee is refunded if your photo is not selected for publication. 3. GUARANTEE YOUR SUBJECTS Jackie THAT THEY CAN GET PUBLISHED IN GLAMOUR.elite MAGAZINE. You may (but are not required) to turn your fascinating glamour hobby into cash. Each photo received with the "publication spotlight" form (in your kit) and fee of $19.00 gets published in the on-line edition of GLAMOUR.elite magazine. In operating your business, you are free to charge your subject an appropriate amount to take into account your own expenses, overhead and profit. Photos rejected by the editors for quality reasons will receive a full refund. GLAMOUR .elite magazine features both well known celebrities and "newly discovered" subjects. Find GLAMOUR.elite magazine at www.aipress.com/glamourelite GLAMOUR.elite Photos by Dennis Hodges, IFPO If you are an IFPO member, you can get on the GlamourElite magazine band wagon quickly and inexpensively by taking advantage of the GlamourElite BUNDLE GEXX!. You get the GE08A Passport, GE02B Full Badge Set and GEAV Internet Assignment Verification for ONLY $108.00 (a SAVING of $128.95). Proof of publication is also waived for this offer. Glamour Elite BUNDLE SPECIAL RICE BU N D L E P REG.PRICE SPECIAL $99.00 $20.00 $69.95 $39.00 $228.95 $9.00 GEXX-SPECIAL BUNDLE $236.95 $108.00 #GE08A GlamourElite Passport Application Fee #GE02B GlamourElite Badge Set #GEAV Assignment Verification Option (all items listed above) PLUS SHIPPING/HANDLING Total Amount Due $99.00 $9.00 OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHER ORDER FORM Cat# Description ❏ GE02B Glamour.elite Full Badge Set ❏ GE08A GE02A (above) + 1 wallet I.D. Card, 3 I.D. tags with laminating jackets and leatherette straps. 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Check each area that interests you strongly: ❏ Press photography. ❏ Sports/Action. ❏ Nature/wildlife. ❏ Travel photography. ❏ Videography. ❏ Advertising. ❏ Glamour. ❏ Commercial. ❏ Wedding. ❏ Portrait photography. Are you available for photo assignments?: ❏ YES. ❏ NO. • Enroll me as an IFPO Member and send my Membership Card and O rder the famous Parchment Certificate + Complete Membership Packet. I enclose $68 for IFPO P atches Membership and Subscription to Today’s Photographer Magazine PLUS see pag e 25 $6 for priority handling and First Class Mail of my Membership Packet ($74 TOTAL). __________________________________________________________________________ • My membership packet will include details on how I can participate in IFPO's PROVEN PROGRAMS for getting PUBLISHED, making MONEY and gaining PRESS ACCESS with my camera. name __________________________________________________________________________ (optional) business name __________________________________________________________________________ address __________________________________________________________________________ city/st/zip __________________________________________________________________________ phone number/FAX number ENCLOSE CHECK, MONEY ORDER OR PAY BY MAJOR CREDIT CARD expiration date Visa/MasterCard/American Express/Optima Card # To join IFPO by mail, use this form or the order form on page 47 and send your dues to: IFPO, P.O. Box 777, Lewisville, NC 27023-0777 USA OR use your credit card and: CALL FREE 1-800-654-9557 or FAX 1-800-283-5989 IFPO’s 18 PROVEN PROGRAMS 1 PRESS CREDENTIALS •Gain Access to controlled 10 PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION CPMP (Certified events! Sports, Concerts, Crime Scenes, Fires, Storms, Professional Master Photographer), CPCP (Certified ProPress Passport, Badge & Wallet Cards, Internet Verificafessional Craftsman Photographer and (PCP) Professiontion. details on page 10-11. al Certified Photographer. IFPO-CPACM Certification 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 11 GLAMOUR.ELITE •Attract celebrities and “discoveries” really be yours! see page 34. 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, resume and contact info. page 14. 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 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 www.ifpo.net Today's Photographer International 17 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 8 months. DVANTAGES OF THE A IFPO STOCK GALLERY SERVICE www.ifpo.net/stock.html • 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. STOCK GALLERY REGISTRATION FORM (IFPO MEMBERS ONLY) name • Model and other applicable releases are required for stock images listed with IFPO -- the same as with an agency. IFPO Member # business name (optional) address city, state, zip, country TERMS AND CONDITIONS Credit Card Orders: when you submit your stock gallery materials, your credit card will be billed for the set-up fee only. Then your credit card will be billed monthly on the first of the month beginning with the first FULL month your photos are ON-LINE. Your first partial month is FREE! Minimum 12month 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. 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: #ST32, 24 photos, set-up fee $49.00 and monthly fee: $9.95 contact method: (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. 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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. www.ifpo.net 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. 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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 Today's Photographer International 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. Continued on page 42 www.ifpo.net 2 0 0 4 A N N U A L P H O T O C O N T E S T W INNER Single File (DECEMBER CERTIFICATE WINNER). ©2004 FRANK RANDOLPH IFPO, JUNCTION, TEXAS. CANON EOS DIGITAL REBEL, 135-400 LENS, F8@1/60, ISO 100, FOCAL LENGTH 186MM, UV FILTER. CANON I960 PRINTER. MORE WINNERS ON PAGE 29 E d i t o r i a l Submission Guidelines USE THIS FORM to submit ARTICLES, PHOTOS, and TIPS to be considered for publication in Today's Photographer. USE THIS FORM and follow these guidelines to make sure your submission package is complete. LOOK AT THE MAGAZINE!! When you look at examples of what is actually published in the magazine, it's like looking at the test answers before taking the test!! HOW TO SUCCEED is what we are all about! How to make money, gain access and get published. How did you get the celebrity to let you get the picture. How did you get the model to pose for you. What surprise barriers were you able to overcome? How did you get those death defying pictures right from your car window? INSPIRATION is the word our readers use most to describe the magazine and it's content! Have you had some success with your camera or an idea that would inspire others? SELDOM SHOOTERS: So you only picked up your camera once or twice in the past few years, shot a lot of film for an afternoon or a week, then let it get away from you. What was so important that caused you to pick your camera up? Family reunion? Your kid's big soccer game? Beach trip of a lifetime? Favorite group finally came to town in concert? House down the street caught fire? 2 weeks in Yellowstone? Big celebration at work? DIFFERENT DRUMMERS: Maybe you have a story with a different slant — submit it. You may inspire us to expand our editorial range. Consider and editorial submission even if you have never made a one before. Publishing your story and/or photos is another way for us to reward our readers who share a special bond in their passion for succeeding as photographers ... and making money. Again, our resolution is to support that effort in every issue and to make sure that Today’s Photographer “works” for you. www.ifpo.net Editorial Submission CHECKLIST ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ IFPO Member# _____________ A photo of YOURSELF (suggestions: with your camera, at the scene, with someone important, etc.). A typed or clearly hand-printed copy of your Article, Sidetrip, Success Story or Tech Tip. Text files on 1.4 MB floppies are great (PC or MAC). PRINTS or TRANSPARENCIES that illustrate your story (COLOR or B/W) with captions and labels. A list of captions or titles for each photo. Tell us interesting things about yourself such as past awards, publishing accomplishments, hobbies, or even a funny story that would interest a reader. 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Address: ____________________________________________________________________________ City / State: _________________________________________________________________________ Zip Code/ Country ____________________________________________________________________ Phone: _____________________________________ Fax: ____________________________________ Submission of my entry grants Today’s Photographer permission to publish my story or photos. signature ______________________________________________________ date _______________________________ Editorial Submissions, PO Box 777, Lewisville NC 27023-0777 Today's Photographer International 27 WEDDING Paul Thompson is a Master Craftsman Photographer awarded from The Professional Photographers of America for photographic excellence. He was featured in two Kodak video taped productions that were sold worldwide. He built "The Huntington House" photography studio, a 3 story cape-cod style building from the ground up. He is well known for his mastery in photography as well as his business and marketing skills. He shares his expertise on advertising, promotions, studio operations and management. He has been a speaker across the nation, published articles and has been an instructor at the college level inspiring and promoting his passion and artistic creativity for photography. Photography his new video series is packed with 20 years of practical experience, knowledge, skills and tips. Paul uses a real wedding as well as studio demonstrations to illustrate methods he has learned and developed while becoming one of the nation's most successful wedding photographers. T #380-3 - $139.95 (3 volume set on 1 VHS tape) 3 Volumes Includes: ! 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ORDER TOLL FREE 24 hours 7 days 1-800-654-9557 28 Today's Photographer International ORDER FORM on page 47 www.ifpo.net 2004 PHOTO CONTEST WINNERS FEBRUARY WINNER: PEOPLE UP CLOSE THERE IS ONLY ONE JOURNEY. © 2004 by Lyudmila Fedossov, Skokie, Illinois. Technical Information n/a. APRIL WINNER: FLOWERS UP CLOSE. AMARYLLIS. © 2004 by Dora DuMoulin, Russell, New York.Minolta Maxxum, Tamron lens 70-300. JANUARY WINNER: ANYTHING OUTDOORS: (ALL SUBJECTS). BLENNY. © 2004 by Anthony E. Ciampa, Sahuarita, Arizona. Nikonos V. 35mm/ 1.2 Extension Tube and Macro Framer, ISO 200. MAY WINNER: YOUR BEST SHOT POINT WILSON. © 2004 by Frank Randolph, Junction, Texas. Canon EOS, F19@1/15, ISO 50, UV Filter, www.ifpo.net MORE WINNERS PAGE 37 MARCH WINNER: YOUR BEST SHOT (ALL SUBJECTS). FISH ANYONE?. © 2004 Tommy Shaw, Louisville, Kentucky. Nikon F90X. 24 F2.8, Fuji Super HQ100. Today's Photographer International 29 IFPO New Discoveries MODEL CONSULTANTS ATTRACT NEW FACES & FIGURES http://www.ifpo.net/discoveries WHY CONSULTING? EL G R I N A L • FR E IO AT ZA TI O N • IN TE RN Today's Photographer International • PH OTO AN 30 CE • O RG 1. Offers opportunity to start or expand a model portfolio business (photo or video). 2. Provides photographers with an easy way to attract models for their other photography interests and assignments. 3. Provides models immediate exposure on the IFPO New Discoveries Internet Site. Photographers often need models in their regular work, and models always need pho- N ERS Model Consulting is a business opportunity sponsored by the International Freelance Photographers Organization (IFPO). The program gives photographers three effective ways to make money immediately and get immediate exposure for their newly discovered models: A PH WHAT IS MODEL CONSULTING? NEW DISCOVERIES A • Attract New Faces and Figures • Recruit Models For Money • Shoot Glamour Photos for Cash • Be Your Own Boss • Work at Your Own Pace • Make Money and Have Fun Your photo here. Certifies: BE YOUR OWN BOSS SHOOT GLAMOUR PHOTOS for CASH FULL TIME or PART TIME at HOME - STUDIO or ON-LOCATION or without a studio. Hundreds of models have been recruited over the years by IFPO member photographers. Consultants may experience dramatic increases in their incomes as a result of the IFPO New Discoveries program; first, by photographing aspiring new models’ portfolios, then by providing access to the IFPO New Discoveries internet site. Consultants who do not recruit models for IFPO are able to attract all the models they need for their other photography interests! AMATEUR MODELS Your Name, ID #99999 Top Notch Photos PO Box 777 Lewisville, NC 27023 New “amateur” models discovered by consultants have starred in major video productions, auditioned for prime time TV shows, and participated in fashion, photography, and honor an in I pledge to present each model able and professional manner. promotional assignments too numerous to ) signed ____( _____ ____________________ name. Many photographers have used Model ConMODEL CONSULTANT sulting as a springboard to launch successful www.ifpo.net/discoveries careers in model portfolio and video production businesses. Many consultants use the t o g r a - program to make it easy to attract models for phers to produce their portfolios in order that use in their other photography interests and they may promote themselves and pursue a never list their models on the IFPO New Discareer development program. IFPO serves coveries internet site. You can use the promore than 100,000 photographers and mod- gram to further any of your business or els in 131 countries around the world. hobby interests. ALL THE MODELS YOU NEED BENEFITS TO MODELS Hundreds of Consultants since 1984 have proven and refined the program. It works. Freelance photographers are natural “body hunters” in search of new images. Through Model Consulting, photographers can earn money while starting or developing their business in model portfolios or even starting a modeling agency. IFPO supplies you with eacy, complete, instructions to get started making money with The benefits afforded models through the IFPO New Discoveries Program are unique. The dues are only $40 for the first year and $30 for each year thereafter. For that the model receives a complete New Discoveries Kit with an Identification Card and Parchment Certificate. The model also receives a current issue of How to Become a Successful Model. Each model gets a free listing on the IFPO New Discoveries Internet site for freelance models: http://www.ifpo.net/discoveries Models who wish to have their photos published on the internet site may do so for additional fees which cover the cost of scanning and set up. Detailed information is in the Consultant’s New Discoveries Manual. Models may also be randomly selected as an Official New Discoveries Model. www.ifpo.net N N A AT IO N ERS • O R G AL • F R EE G PH IZ AT IO N • IN T ER IFPO New Discoveries models annual dues are only $40. E • PH OTO A HOW TO MAKE MONEY NC R JOIN OR UPGRADE NOW... LA NEW DISCOVERIES www.ifpo.net/discoveries Your Name, ID #99999 Top Notch Photos PO Box 777 Lewisville, NC 27023 I pledge to present each model in an honorable and professional manner. ____________________ _________(signed) Your photo here. MODEL CONSULTANT ber New Discoveries are eager to have these photos taken and published! Model Portfolios Pay Big Bucks As an authorized IFPO New Discoveries IFPO Pays Directly To You: Model Consultant, you are in a perfect situ$20.00 for each New Discoveries model ation to capture and build on this business recruited! Payment is instant. You collect opportunity. A Consultant can easily gain the $40 dues for the first year and send only the confidence of the model with the offi$20 on to IFPO with the internet listing cial credentials to guide and direct the form. development of the model’s portfolio. $30.00 for each model RENEWAL! Each Consultants have developed “packages” time your model renews, you collect the for new discoveries that have sold for $30 renewal fee and send only $10 to IFPO between $75 and $400 per model. Consulwith renewal form! tants have reported income as high as $427 $$$$$ PLUS! You make even more the first week. money when your “discovered” models want their photo published on the New Dis- MODEL CONSULTING coveries internet site. You collect the SOLVES AN OLD PROBLEM money ($20 for one photo; $50 for three) Your New Discoveries Model Consultant and KEEP 50% for yourself! (See the OperMembership does NOT require you to ating Manual.) recruit a single model EVER! New Discoveries Models Pay You Directly: Many IFPO photographers join the ConIFPO suggests that each new model pro- sultant Program simply to solve the age old vide 1-3 photographs for publication on the problem of finding models for other aspects internet. Those photos should depict the of their photography work without spendmodel in the broadest possible range of ing an arm and a leg with a modeling poses and settings...portraits to full shots... agency and without potential models being location to studio...furs to figure. Remem- skeptical of the photographer’s intentions. The official, internationally recognized IFPO Credentials and the New Discoveries Model Consulting Program make it supereasy to approach and convince any potential model to work with you. EVERYTHING YOU NEED Consultants report that potential models are convinced instantly when you use the identification materials provided in your Model Consultant Enrollment Kit!. New model prospects recognize you as a professional and are eager to follow your guidance without question. “I’ve never found it so easy to attract models,” is the most common response from new consultants. Enrollment as a consultant gives you everything you need to make money the very first week. It includes setting up your account at IFPO, your New Discoveries Model Consultant I.D. Cards, Letter of Certification, Operating Instructions and a supply of the business forms needed to get you up and running. It includes easy to follow instructions for promoting your business as an IFPO New Discoveries Model consultant and attracting or recruiting models. ATTENTION CURRENT IFMO MODEL CONSULTANTS You may upgrade (get a completely new package) to the New Discoveries Program for only $39 plus $9 S&H. Order item #905A-UP. 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You also get IFPO New Discoveries Enrollment Forms, Renewal Forms, and Internet Listing Releases. ❏ USA FIRST CLASS MAIL SHIPPING $ 9.00 (foreign shipping use instructions on page 47) TOTAL PAYMENT ENCLOSED ______ expiration date Visa/MasterCard/American Express/Optima Card # ______________________________________________________ signed date MAIL THIS COUPON TO: IFPO ORDER DEPT. PO BOX 777, Lewisville, NC 27023-0777 www.ifpo.net CREDIT CARD ORDERS: CALL FREE 1-800-654-9557 or FAX 1-800-283-5989 (MAIL, C.O.D. ORDERS USE ORDER FORM ON PAGE 47) Today's Photographer International 31 introducing: IFPO Member "MAX-SET MAX-SET" UM IM . . . MAX . . Y T I L I UM M I X CREDIB A M . . . ...... IMUM X TRUST . . A M . . . . NCE . XIMUM CONFIDE A M . . S S E VEN printed on the finest "geopaper" high quality credentials bond. 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This is the most comprehensive membership I.D. and Credential set ever offered! phone/FAX ____________________________________________________________________________ ❏ 701A....Member FREELANCE Photographer .......$39.95 ea. ❏ 702A....Member SPORTS Photographer..................$39.95 ea. ❏ 703A....Member CONCERT Photographer..............$39.95 ea. ❏ 704A....Member WEDDING Photographer ............$39.95 ea. ❏ 705A....Member PORTRAIT Photographer ...........$39.95 ea. ❏ 706A....Member WILDLIFE Photographer .............$39.95 ea. ❏ 707A....Member NATURE Photographer.................$39.95 ea. ❏ 708A....Member GLAMOUR Photographer ..........$39.95 ea. ❏ 709A....Member MODEL CONSULTANT..............$39.95 ea. ❏ 799X....Member Photographer ....$39.95 ea. badge I.D. RS • ORGA HE NI AP NAL • FRE TIO EL NA • PHOTO CE GR AN IFPO N TIO ZA • INT ER Member# 87244 signature OTHER (SPECIFY) John Q. Smith P.O. 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This photographer will be covering events of national and local interest including concerts, conventions, breaking news, sports and special programs. American Image Press respectfully requests that the bearer be granted permission to work as a Press Photographer in your domain. While in this capacity, the bearer will comply with all existing federal, state and local regulations. • INT ER TOTAL ENCLOSED • INT ER (foreign shipping use the table on page 47) N TIO ZA ADD USA SHIPPING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.00 FREELANCE RS • ORGA HE NI AP _______________________________________________________________________________ ORDER any 1 set for:. . . . . . $39.95 +shipping any 2 sets for: . . . . . $59.95 +shipping any 3 sets for: . . . . . $69.95 +shipping any 6 sets for . . . . . $99.95 +shipping Member# 87244 RS • ORGA HE NI AP Line 4 • PHOTO CE GR AN International Freelance IFPO CE • PHOTO GR AN Photographers Organization PHOTOGRAPHER BEARER CERTIFICATE N TIO ZA Line 1 Wallet I.D. 1-800-654-9557 or fax 1-800-283-5989 FREELANCE PHOTOGRAPHER IFPO Order Dept., PO Box 777, Lewisville NC 27023-0777 Today's Photographer International www.ifpo.net IFPO Announces New F lagship Pr ogram: American I nter national (AI) News S er vice T he year 2004 marked the 20th Anniversary of IFPO and it’s flagship American Image Press Program. Throughout that 20 year history, many of you have been operating as independent contractors for various news outlets using the IFPO/American Image Press Credentials, in addition to your assignments for Today’s Photographer magazine.We have always encouraged that activity. Now it’s time to do more. IFPO has more than 75,000 correspondents in 144 countries who provide comprehensive coverage that is factual and in context, directly to major news outlets for distribution. You live and work in some of the most populated and remote regions imaginable, ready and willing to capture news the instant it breaks. AND, you have the capacity to get it to mass media outlets for immediate release. Since we have been operating as a quasi news service for years, the decision has been made to put our own resources to work and declare our position as an independant news service and move into that mode of operation with our own experienced press photographers. In mid 2004 American International (AI) News Service was created to become the new flagship press program for current IFPO press photographers. Breaking news knows no borders and is most often unpredictable. Traditional news gathering institutions such as USA Today, The London Times, The Moscow Times, Al Ahram (Cairo), and others simply cannot station correspondents everyday in each city, town and tiny hamlet in every country on each continent waiting for news to break. AI can. Our photographers are already there! The new AI credentials are available only to veteran IFPO Press Photographers with previous satisfactory activity in the IFPO/American Image Press Program.You get the back-up of Today’s Photographer magazine plus the support of the new AI news service.For more information call 336945- 9867 weekdays. Ω ON ASSIGNMENT: CHICAGO BLUES FESTIVAL IN GRANT PARK 2004 THE FESTIVAL IS THE WORLD’S LARGEST FREE ADMISSION BLUES FESTI- VAL THIS YEAR SALUTED SOME OF THE GREATEST BLUES GUITARISTS INCLUDING D AVID H ONEYBOY E DWARDS , R OBERT J R . L OCKWOOD , HOMESICK JAMES AND ZYDECO ACCORDIONIST C. J. CHENIER. MORE THAN HALF A MILLION PEOPLE ATTENDED THE EVENT WHICH OFFERED SIX STAGES WITH MORE THAN SEVENTY PERFORMERS. PHOTOS ©2004 RICHARD B. RESSMAN IFPO, CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA. RacingPhotography Continued from page 13 FORTUNA HONDA’S MARCO MELANDRI FINISHED 3RD AT CATALUNYA AND ASSEN. ©2004 ED DOERING www.ifpo.net 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. 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Photos without entry fees or return postage and packaging become will not be returned. CONTEST THEME 2004 PHOTO CONTESTWINNERS SEPTEMBER WINNER: FLOWERS UP CLOSE CACTUS BEAUTY. © 2004 by Frank Randolph, Junction, Texas.. Canon Rebel Digital, 24-70 mm lens, F29@1/25, ISO 100, Tiffen Skg 1-A Filter. JUNE WINNER: YOUR BEST SHOT. YOUTHFUL BEAUTY. © 2004 by Thomas Shorts, Myrtle Beach, SC.Pentax ZX-60 AF, Fuji NPH 400. AUGUST WINNER: YOUR BEST SHOT. LOOKING GLASS FALLS.© 2004 by Frank Randolph, Junction, Texas. Canon Rebel Digital, 24-70 mm lens, Focal length 24 mm, F/16@1/25, ISO 100. MORE WINNERS PAGE 39 JULY WINNER: YOUR BEST SHOT CHOW TIME. © 2004 by Carolin Jennings, Judsonia, Arkansas. Canon EOS Elan, 80-200 lens.F16 @1/250. ISO 200. www.ifpo.net OCTOBER WINNER: YOUR BEST SHOT (ALL SUBJECTS). CRATER LAKE PATH. © 2004 Craig Hellier, Highlands Ranch, Colorado. Nikon F100, 18mm 2.8. ISO 200. Today's Photographer International 37 NEW! 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NEVER start a conversation that could cause either of you to miss an important shot. 35. Do unto others... Never step in front of a photographer who has position on a shot. If another photographer steps in front of you, be courteous but let him or her know you are there. This practice works most of the time. 36. Never do anything to distract the players and that includes what you wear. Stay low key. You are there to record the event, not to become a factor in it. Professional Tennis 37. Ask for the Media Guide specific to the event. The more informed you are, the more successful you will be. 38. Operate on your best professional behavior. If you are easy to get along with, well informed and follow the rules, you will be accepted, make new contacts and get great shots. 39. If is very difficult work to sit courtside next to a surface temperature that can reach 140 degrees F. Wear white shirts to reflect the sun, khaki shorts and comfortable athletic shoes. 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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 Verification Internet Site. Your Membership is instantly verified 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from any where in the world! What You Get: #700A Upgrade MEMBERSHIP KIT REG.PRICE New IFPO I.D. 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Refunds will not be made for used merchandise or items held by the customer for more than 30 days. Video Cassette Returns may be subject to a restocking fee. To qualify for a refund, merchandise must be returned in the same condition it was received with packing slip within 30 days. Postage due packages will not be accepted. Send returns via US MAIL to Customer Service, PO Box 777, Lewisville, NC 27023. MAIL ORDERS: $29 Order Total Air Mail (U.S. Dollars) (U.S. Dollars) (U.S. Dollars) (U.S. Dollars) TOTAL ORDER AMOUNT IFPO Order Dept. P.O. Box 777, Lewisville NC 27023-0777 USA ORDER TOLL FREE 24 hours 7 days ORDER FORM 1-800-654-9557 complete IFPO Programs and Catalog www.ifpo.net 47 and m e D r ula By Pop NOW ONLINE . . . . 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: • • • • • 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 • • 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. 48 Today's Photographer International 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 www.ifpo.net Today’s SPORTS magazine SPORTS’ CREDENTIALS state-of-the-art features get you and your camera to the action better and quicker than ever. TODAY’S Assignment Letter All of Today’s Sports Credentials holders are automatically 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. magazine John H. Bluhm Assignment Verification Code: Sports 10474BLU Today's Sports Magazine INTERNET VERIFICATION: Now a standard part of Today’s Sports Credentials SPORTS TOGRAPHER PRESSThisPHO is to certify that the bearer: John H. Bluhm LU CODE is 10474B whose ASSIGNMENT VERIFICATION Badge PRESS below, is a correspondent photograand whose signature and photo appear pher magazine. This photographpher on assignment for Today's Photogra and local interest including concerts, er will be covering events of national special programs. American Image conventions, breaking news, sports and bearer be granted permission to work Press respectfully requests that the While in this capacity, the bearer as a Press Photographer in your domain. state and local regulations. will comply with all existing federal, __________ ________________________________ Photography Editor PHOTOGRAPHER TODAY’S SPORTS TODAY’S SPORTS magazine John H. Bluhm Assignment Verific code: 10474BLUation Wallet I.D. magazine Sports Passport PRESS PHOTOG signature CLASSIFICATION: John H. Bluhm AAA ASSIGNMENT VERIFICATION CODE: #10474BLU RAPHER EVERYTHING INCLUDED PRESS PHOTOGRAPHER EASY TO ASSEMBLE AFTER PLACING YOUR OWN PHOTO SPOR TS CREDENTIALS ENR OLLMENT FORM Cat# 5 Digit IFPO Member# ____________________ or enclose dues (see page 17) name ___________________________________________________________________ address _________________________________________________________________ city/st/zip ________________________________________________________________ phone/fax ________________________________________________________________ email/U.R.L. ____________________________________________________________________ ISSUING INFORMATION: Nationality: ___________________________________________________ Sex: ________________________________________________________ Place of birth: __________________________________________________ Date of birth: __________________________________________________ CLASSIFICATION INFORMATION: (see ratings opposite page) Check correct box and name publication(s) where your photos appeared. A Not yet published AA Publishing pending in: ___________________________________ AAA Published once in: ______________________________________ AAAA Published frequently (list three publishers) ❐ ❐ ❐ ❐ ❏ Description Price EA. 602TS SPORTS CREDENTIALS $99.00 (Renewable in 3 years) Includes: • TODAY’S SPORTS Passport • TODAY’S SPORTS Badge Card I.D. • TODAY’S SPORTS Wallet I.D. • TODAY’S SPORTS Official Letter of Certification placing you on assignment for American Image Press andToday’S Sports online magazine. • Sports Assignment Verification on the Internet. • Complete assembly instructions, laminating materials and badge clip. • Sports Assignment Request Form and How to Use Your Sports Credentials. ❏ ❏ Checking this box confirms that I have read, understand and agree to comply with the Press Code of Ethics published on the opposite page. USA Shipping. 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