2007 ANNUAL in COLOR

Transcription

The Make Money With Your Camera Magazine
Photographer
Annual Issue
TODAY'S
www.ifpo.net
THE BLUE ANGELS POSED WITH MY MODEL! pg. 13
WWE: BRIAN KENDRIC AND PAUL LONDON pg. 19
Sponsorship ... The Key to Successful Projects page 8
IFPO To Celebrate
25th Anniversary
page 41
2006 Photo Contest
Winners
page 27
HOW TO
NETWORK USING THE INTERNET
To Attract Models!
pg. 33
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-fie ld, 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 ver sion - #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.
#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.
#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.
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.
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.
Get Pro Results
#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)
Credit Card orders phone:
or fax:
MAIL ORDERS:
1-800-283-5989
IFPO, P.O.Box 777, Lewisville NC 27023-0777 USA
Information or Customer Service calls: 336-945-9867
Digital Photography Instructions on DVD
With Brian Ratty, world famous photographer and educator
#DVD04 - $109.95
(#DVD01-DVD03 bundle) 4.7 Hours
DVDLP4
Learn To Critique Photography,
Film & Digital
60 minutes $39.95
DVD01
Digital Photography: The Camera
85 min $39.95
Digital photography is changing the way photographers
create images with a new sense of imagination that
can be instantly changed and improved.
Digital Photography, The Camera is about teaching the fundamentals of this
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. 14 Educational Chapters: Introduction, f-Stops, Shutter Speeds, Digital History, How Digital Works, How to Choose 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
Digital Photography, Crafting Images
98 minutes $39.95
To be successful,
a photographer
must learn to critique photography. This program
exam ines over
100 im ages to
understand why
som e pictures
work and why others don't. If offers the
critical skills needed to craft the most
dynamic images possible.
E leven educational lessons: Visual
themes, Light, Color, Focus, Design,
Seeing images, People Photography,
Action Photography, Travel Photography,
Nature Photography and Candid Photography. 60 minutes, DVD format $39.95.
DVDGP1
with Bill Lemon
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. 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 minutes $39.95
65 minutes. $39.95
Bill Lemon is
one of the top
g l a m o u r
shooters in
American. His
acclaimed
images have
appeared in
ads, magazine
covers, books
and
web
pages around
the world.
Lemon gives
professional advice for creating artistic
nude and glamour images in both digital
and film media. Go behind the scenes
to learn Bill's secrets of crafting successful glamour images and how he
directs and poses his subjects; he also
reveals his techniques for working with
professional and amateur models. See
Bill's favorite images (50+) and understand how and why he created them.
W A R N I N G : This program contains
frontal nudity. Running time 65 minutes.
$39.95
The Digital Darkroom widens the expression of
photography as a very personal form of art.
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. 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. Brian Ratty is a graduate of Brooks Institute of Photography and
holds an Honorary Master of Science Degree. $39.95
*Instruction: Bill has provided with this DVD 34
glamour lessons (Power Point and PGF format) that
can be downloaded and printed.
www.ifpo.net
Today's Photographer International
1
BUSINESS FORMS: Packet of 100 for $9.95 each
contracts - checklists - releases - contra
HOW TO BUY INDIVIDUAL FORMS:
$9.95 for EACH Form (packs of 100 ) (NOT-Personalized)
$24.95 for ANY 3 Forms (packs of 100 ) (NOT-Personalized)
$39.95 for ANY 5 Forms (packs of 100 ) (NOT-Personalized)
Use the Order Form on page 47
FREELANCE PHOTOGRAPHER’S’ CONTRACTS AND CHECKLISTS:
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 RIGHTS/COMMISSIONS CONTRACT
PHOTOGRAPHER’S JOB INVOICE
PHOTOGRAPHER’S JOB ESTIMATE WORKSHEET
PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHER’S JOB CONTRACT
PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHER’S INTERVIEW FORM
PHOTOGRAPHER’S ON-ASSIGNMENT CHECKLIST
INSURANCE PHOTOGRAPHER’S INVENTORY RECORD
WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY JOB CONTRACT
WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY CHECKLIST
Full Wedding: People and Places Shooting Plan (1 of 4)
Full Wed.Pre-Ceremony, Ceremony Shooting Plan (2 of 4)
Full Wedding: Post Ceremony Shooting Plan (3 of 4)
Full Wedding: Shooting Appointments Plan (4 of 4)
MODEL PORTFOLIO JOB CONTRACT
MODEL PORTFOLIO SHOOTING CHECKLIST
MODEL INTERVIEW FORM
VIDEOGRAPHER’S JOB CONTRACT
VIDEOGRAPHER’S WEDDING CHECKLIST
RELEASES AND SUBMISSION AGREEMENTS
F191
MODEL RELEASE pocketform
F192
PUBLICATION RELEASE pocketform
F193
PROPERTY RELEASE pocketform
F147
PUBLICATION SUBMISSION pocket form
F224
RIGHTS TO PUBLISH AGREEMENT
NEWS PHOTOGRAPHERS’ PLANNERS AND REPORTS
F210
HOT NEWS CHECKPOINTS
F211
DAILY ACTION PLANNER
F212
HOT CONTACTS: LOCAL PUBLICATIONS
F213
QUICK RESPONSE PROCESSING LABS
F214
FIELD DIRECTORY NOTES
ORDER TOLL FREE
2
F220
F221
F222
F201
F202
F203
F204
F223
QUICK STEP PUBLICATION RELEASE pocketform
QUICK STEP MODEL RELEASE pocketform
QUICK STEP PROPERTY RELEASE pocketform
NEWS REPORTER'S LOG & EVALUATION
NEWS REPORTER'S ACCIDENT REPORT
CLIENT NOTIFICATION FORMS pocketform
QUICK RESPONSE NEWS LOG
INSTANT NEWS REPORT FORM
PHOTOGRAPHERS’ LOGS
F125
35mm EXPOSURE LOG
F146
PHOTO SHOOTING LOG
F126
DARKROOM: FILM DEVELOPING LOG
F127
DARKROOM: CHEMICAL USAGE LOG
F128
DARKROOM: ENLARGER CALIBRATION LOG
F129
DARKROOM: PRINT MAKING LOG
F130
DARKROOM: 35mmTEST STRIP LOG
MISCELLANEOUS FORMS
F101
IFPO MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
F102.a IFPO MEMBER'S INFORMATION FORM
F102.b IFPO REFERRAL PROGRAM FORM
F103
IFPO ORDER FORM
F104
ASSIGNMENT DATA BANK REGISTRATION
F105
PHOTO CONTEST RULES AND ENTRY FORMS
F106
EDITOR'S SWEEPSTAKES & SUBMISSION INFO
F107
IFPO MEMBER'S ADVERTISING RATES
F108.a IFPO HOME PAGE PROGRAM KIT #1
F108.b IFPO HOME PAGE PROGRAM KIT #2
F108.c IFPO HOME PAGE PROGRAM KIT #3
P109
PICTURE AWARD PROGRAM
F139
IFPO PRESS ASSIGNMENT REQUEST MEMO
F145
PHOTO CONTEST ENTRY FORM pocketform
F155
PRESS ASSIGNMENT REQUEST FORM
F156
PRESS ASSIGNMENT RECORD
1-800-654-9557 or fax: 1-800-283-5989 7 DAYS
www.ifpo.net
LIFETIME SUPPLY Business Forms Masters $39.95
tracts - checklists - releases - contracts 61
FORMS MASTERS
Copy each form as needed or take
most frequently used forms to your
printer for larger quantities.
HOW TO BUY FORMS MASTERS:
$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
order
NOT-PERSONALIZED
Reproducible Forms Masters
#15MA for $39.95
plus $9 shipping
Use this space to
type or paste-on
your own personalization.
order
PERSONALIZED
Reproducible Forms
Masters
#15PR $69.95
Let IFPO custom
design the personal information
on EACH of the
61 Contracts,
Checklists and
Releases.
plus $9 shipping
61 FORMS MASTERS ORDER FORM
IFPO MEMBERS ONLY!
Photographers’’ Forms R e p ro d u c i ble MASTERS
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
SHIPPING & MEMBER INFORMATION:
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:
Credit card orders: CALL FREE:
FAX FREE:
Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Optima Cards Accepted
expiration date
signature __________________________________________________________________
www.ifpo.net
Mail checks or money orders to:
1-800-654-9557
1-800-283-5989
IFPO Order Dept.,
PO Box 777
Lewisville NC 27023-0777
3
SPONSORS ARE NEEDED FOR BIG PROJECTS ... Page 8
THE “RANCHOS DE
DOCUMENTS
13
8
CATTLE RANCHES
FROM THE STATE OF
SONORA, MEXICO.
IT WAS SPONSORED
BY THE
UNION OF THE
STATE OF
LUIS GARCIA IFPO MEMBER.
13 A Model Shoot With the Blue Angels
By Henry Despres
14 Concert Photography - How to Shoot the Stars
By Vincent Lagana
23 Book Reviews
33 Internet Networking Attracts Models
By Dennis Hodges
41 IFPO Plans 25th Anniversary
ON THE COVER:
Lisa and a Blue Angel
By Henry Despres IFPO
Photo Contests
WWE Brian Kendric and Paul London
By Vincent Lagana IFPO
27 2006 Monthly Winners
36 Photo Contest Rules
On Assignment
21 The Rome Marathon
Cowboys of Ranchos de Sonora
By Luis Garcia IFPO
By Leonardo Hugo Cavallo
Abbotsford Intn’t Air Show, BC
By Trevor Batstone
Hockeytown, Prince Albert
By Eugene Capay
AI NEWS SERVICE LAUNCHES
UNIVERSAL UNIFORM CODE
Sponsors ...The Key to Successful Projects
By Luis F. Garcia
19 IFPO Still Opens Doors After 12 Years
GOVERNOR OF SONORA. PRODUCED AND
COPYRIGHTED BY
10 Easy Steps to Protect the Use of Your Photos
By Jack Lagomarsino
By Becky Harrison Huller
CATTLE
SONORA, MEXICO.
(UNION GANADERA REGIONAL DE SONORA) AND
THE
Contents
6
SONORA” BOOK
Volume 22, Number 1
2007 ANNUAL ISSUE
PAGE
12
AMERICAN IMAGE PRESS PHOTOGRAPHER’S
CODE OF ETHICS PAGE 48
48 Article Pays Off Years Later
Clinton Wallace
The 2007 Las Vegas Grand Prix
Derek Lee
IFPO Announces
MASTER PHOTOGRAPHER
PLATINUM PORTFOLIO
PROGRAM page 38
Mail Preference: On occasion subscriber names
and addresses are made available to carefully
screened companies whose products or services
we feel may be of interest to readers. To be
excluded from these mailings, contact us via one
of the following:
Mail: PO Box 777, Lewisville, NC 27023
FAX: 336-945-3711
Phone 336-945-9867
40 IFPO Member Wins Award
Jimmie L. James
I FP O P H OT O G R A PH E R S P U B L I S HE D I N T H I S I S S U E
Charles Andrisano, Brooklyn, NY
Trevor Bastone, Pitt Meadows, BC
Eugene Capay, Prince Albert, Saskatchewan
Leonardo Hugo Cavallo, Sutri, Italy
Ronald Corbett, Melissa, TX
Henry Despres, Bay Shore, NY
Luis F. Garcia, San Diego, CA
Becky Harrison Huller, Brantley, AL
Jimmie James, Los Angeles, CA
Vincent Lagana, Italy
Jack Lagomarsino, Milford, PA
Derek Lee, Payson, UT
Dennis Hodges, Kansas City, MO
R. N. Maceyras, Coral Gables, FL
Claudia Murray, Jamestown, NC
Cinderella Morff, Lohman, MO
Frank Randolph, Edgewppd. NM
Michael A. Sutter, San Francisco, CA
Teresita (Tess) Sutter, San Francisco, CA
Joseph O. Wedundwe, Kampala Uganda
IFPO Program Directory:
IFPO CORRESPONDENT PHOTOGRAPHERS
Keith Cephus, Virginia Beach, VA
Francis J. Dean, Kastrup, Denmark
Elliot L. Doering, Milwaukee, WI
Luis Garcia, San Diego, CA
Michael I. Hanyecz, Calabasas, CA
Dennis Hodges, Kansas City, MO
Kendall Krebs, Pella, IA
Ilya Moshenskiy, Redmond, WA
Dennis Stephens, Jamaica, West Indies
Glamour Elite Program
Home Page Program
Assignments Now
IFPO Business Guides
IFPO Business Cards
IFPO Business Forms
IFPO Distributor Program
IFPO Recognition Certificates
16
20
34
40
5
2
43
25
Membership Programs
New Discoveries Program
Press Program (GOLD)
Press Program (Universal)
Universal Press Accessories
Press Reporter’s Chase Kit
Stock Gallery Program
Today’s Sports Credentials
COMPLETE IFPO PROGRAM DIRECTORY PAGE 17
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. Box 777, Lewisville, NC
27023-0777 USA. One year subscription in USA and possessions, $21; Canada,
$27; all other countries, $36; cash orders only payable in U.S. currency. Please
send change of address forms as well as subscription correspondence to Today’s
Photographer Magazine, P.O. Box 777, Lewisville, NC 27023-0777 USA.
Allow at least six weeks for the change of address to become effective. COPYRIGHT AMERICAN IMAGE, INC., ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
4
Model Tonia
Networking Saves Costs
... and Attracts Models page 33
Today’s Photographer International
AMERICAN IMAGE PRESS
6495 SHALLOWFORD ROAD
LEWISVILLE, NC 27023
(336) 945-9867 FAX (336) 945-3711
17
30
10
11
12
22
18
49
MAGAZINE STAFF
Publisher: Jack M. Gallimore
Editor in Chief: Vonda H. Blackburn
Editorial: Cass Kerrington
Ray Bream
Operations Staff: Annette Blackburn
Eloise Brinegar
Debbie Cofer
Editors at large: Dennis Hodges
Kendall K. Krebs
www.ifpo.net
MAKE YOUR IFPO AFFILIATION WORK WITH
IFPO BUSINESS CARDS
WE PRINT or YOU PRINT
WE
PRINT:
❏ 5511A.........Member FREELANCE Photographer ..................... $36.95 ea
500 CARDS PER SET
IFPO
❏ 5511B.........Member SPORTS Photographer ............................ $36.95 ea.
❏ 5511C ........Member CONCERT Photographer...........................$36.95 ea.
❏ 5511D ........Member WEDDING Photographer..........................$36.95 ea.
❏ 5511E.........Member PORTRAIT Photographer.........................$36.95 ea.
❏ 5511F.........Member WILDLIFE Photographer ..........................$36.95 ea.
❏ 5511G ........Member NATURE Photographer ............................$36.95 ea.
❏ 5511H ........Member GLAMOUR Photographer ........................$36.95 ea.
❏ 5511J .........Member MODEL Photographer ..............................$36.95 ea.
Photographer ........$36.95 ea.
❏ 5511X.........Member
OTHER (SPECIFY)
MEMBER
ANY 2 SETS ABOVE #5511-2 ..........................$69.95 Tot.
FREELANCE
Photographer
YOU PRINT: BUSINESS CARD MASTERS!
Arnold W. Smith #87654
Emerald Images
123 W. Anystreet #A1
Yourtown, NY 12345-4468
Contact:
(701) 123-4567 voice
(701) 123-4568 fax
awsmith@worldnet.com email
www.worldnet.com/~awsmith URL
•Custom Designed & Personalized, ready to take to your printer
•You choose paper stock, ink color and quantity.
You get six originals of each set you order! Each set is Professionally typeset and printed on laser-graphic paper at 600 dpi.
$36.95
for 500 Cards
❏ 5011A.........Member FREELANCE Photographer ......................$19.95 ea.
❏ 5011B.........Member SPORTS Photographer .............................$19.95 ea.
❏ 5011C ........Member CONCERT Photographer...........................$19.95 ea.
❏ 5011D ........Member WEDDING Photographer..........................$19.95 ea.
❏ 5011E.........Member PORTRAIT Photographer.........................$19.95 ea.
❏ 5011F.........Member WILDLIFE Photographer ..........................$19.95 ea.
❏ 5011G ........Member NATURE Photographer ............................$19.95 ea.
❏ 5011H ........Member GLAMOUR Photographer ........................$19.95 ea.
❏ 5011J .........Member MODEL CONSULTANT............................$19.95 ea.
❏ 5011X.........Member
OTHER (SPECIFY)
ANY 3 SETS ABOVE # 5011-3 .........................$49.95 Tot.
WE PRINT:
500 CARDS PER SET
❏ 5522A.........NEWS Photographer ...............................................$36.95 ea.
❏ 5522B.........PHOTOJOURNALIST ...........................................$36.95 ea.
❏ 5522C ........CONCERT Photographer.........................................$36.95 ea.
❏ 5522D ........SPORTS Photographer............................................$36.95 ea.
❏ 5522E.........ENTERTAINMENT Photographer .........................$36.95 ea.
❏ 5522F.........CELEBRITY Photographer ......................................$36.95 ea.
❏ 5522G ........POLICE Photographer .............................................$36.95 ea.
❏ 5522H ........INVESTIGATIVE Photographer .............................$36.95 ea.
❏ 5522J .........CORRESPONDENT Photographer.........................$36.95 ea.
❏ 5522X.........Member
OTHER (SPECIFY)
ANY 2 SETS ABOVE #5522-2 .......................$69.95 Tot.
PRESS
BUSINESS CARDS
Today's
Photmagazine
ographer
Arnold W. Smith #87654
YOU PRINT: BUSINESS CARD MASTERS!
•Custom Designed & Personalized, ready to take to your printer
•You choose paper stock, ink color and quantity.
❏ 5022A.........NEWS Photographer ...............................................$19.95 ea.
❏ 5022B.........PHOTOJOURNALIST ...........................................$19.95 ea.
❏ 5022C ........CONCERT Photographer.........................................$19.95 ea.
❏ 5022D ........SPORTS Photographer............................................$19.95 ea.
❏ 5022E.........ENTERTAINMENT Photographer .........................$19.95 ea.
❏ 5022F.........CELEBRITY Photographer ......................................$19.95 ea.
❏ 5022G ........POLICE Photographer .............................................$19.95 ea.
❏ 5022H ........INVESTIGATIVE Photographer .............................$19.95 ea.
❏ 5022J .........CORRESPONDENT Photographer.........................$19.95 ea.
❏ 5022X.........Member
OTHER (SPECIFY)
ANY 3 SETS ABOVE #5022-3 ..................$49.95 Tot.
www.ifpo.net
Emerald Images
123 W. Anystreet #A1
Yourtown, NY 12345-4468
Contact:
(701) 123-4567 voice
(701) 123-4568 fax
awsmith@worldnet.com email
ORDER TOLL FREE
or
Use ORDER FORM on page 47
5
10 Easy Steps ......
HAVERSTRAW, NEW YORK. ON JUNE 30, 2005 A
CIRRUS SR22 MADE A PARACHUTE LANDING IN A
HUDSON RIVER BAY AFTER THE PILOT SUFFERED
A SEIZURE. ©2005 JACK LAGOMARSINO
The letters and email exchanges published here are offered only to illustrate how easily loose
understandings go awry. This presentation is not intended to accuse any publication, magazine
editor or the photographer of being insincere or of wrong doing. It is intended to point out
‘holes and misunderstandings’ in an arrangement which never reached the level of an agree ment. Luckily everything ended well. Vonda H. Blackburn, Editor
March 2006
Dear Editor:
In July 2005 an editor of a magazine, contacted me via e-mail
requesting permission to use some photos I had taken of an aircraft
which had made an emergency landing in a bay of the Hudson
River at Haverstraw, NY. The photos were of the search and
retrieval of that aircraft from the bay.
The editor requested I send a CD of the photos taken and
offered to pay for the use of any photos selected. I did so. Several
months passed without hearing any more from anyone at the magazine, so I assumed they were not interested in using my photos.
Imagine my surprise this year when my wife did an internet search
on my name and came up with a match for photos published in
2005 -- in that magazine! Further research found three of my photos in an article.
I was a little dismayed as to why I was not notified that my photos were being used. The offer to pay for the use of the photos
aside, I felt that an e-mail, or even some form letter notifying me
of the use of my photos would have been the considerate, and professional, thing to do. At least a complimentary copy of that issue
with the article for my portfolio would have been helpful. Apparently, that’s not the practice at that magazine.
I can understand a magazine with a large number of contributing photographers, having one ‘slip through the cracks’. With that
in mind, I sent an e-mail to the editor stating my feelings on the
subject. To date, no reply. I must assume from their lack of
response that they have no intention of paying a use fee or acting
in a professional or honorable manner.
My intentions for this letter are merely to make other unsuspecting photographers aware that there are some who may take
advantage of an opportunity at your expense. Possibly, in some
upcoming issue of Today’s Photographer, you could address the
subject of how photographers might protect themselves and the
use of their photos, and the recourse action in the event his work is
used outside mutually agreed upon guidelines.
John (Jack) Lagomarsino IFPO #23356
More correspondence on page 28
THIS COULD HAPPEN TO YOU
The following emails were the arrangements between an IFPO member and an editor to publish photos. TPI Editor’s comments are in red.
Jack, (IFPO Member)
Would it be possible for me to publish some of
your pictures of the Cirrus you photographed in
the Hudson River?
Thank you, (Editor)
Dear Editor:
You are more than welcome to publish whatever
photos I have from the recovery of N3452L. I
believe I took somewhere around 60 photos of
the event and would be more than happy to send
you whatever I have for your review. You are free
to use the photos as I have sent them, or I can
forward the larger image files to you either by email or on CD.
Jack
6
(Editor:“You are free to use...” Could be misunderstood to mean that nothing is required in
return.)
Jack,
Thank you for the offer. Our first choice would be
to have you send us a CD with the highest resolution photos you have. We would like to use several and will happily pay you. Please include a
mailing address, and send the CD to: (Name and
address provided.)
Thank you very much.
Editor
(Editor: This is where the financial arrange ment should have begun for both parties. “How
much and when do you pay for each image pub -
lished? Do I get photo credit and/or receive a
complimentary copy of the magazine? Do you
return my CD? (Sending a CD with 60 original
images anywhere is very risky. Luckily, this
publication turned out to be very reliable
although late to pay.
Unnamed Editor should have stated exactly
when and how much the photographer would be
paid per image used.
Once an agreement was reached, the written
terms should have been included in the package
with the CD. Also a follow up call by phone by
the photographer in a few days would have
been appropriate.) !
www.ifpo.net
.. To Protect The Use of Your Photos
Photos and Correspondencr by John (Jack) Lagomarsino IFPO, Milford, Pennsylvania
Too many times over the years a
photographer has called or written to
report that his or her photos have been
used without permission, or with permission but without payment, photo
credit or other related problems. In
ninety-nine percent of the reports the
problems could have been avoided by
using a cover letter or a simple agreement in writing or using an IFPO
Business Form.
The following steps should provide
protection for most situations.
1) Copyrights are inherent to the photographer. However, an inventory
list of images with the copyright
notice (Ex :©2006) is a friendly
reminder that the work is protected
by copyright laws. Also a short
notice such as, “May be reproduced
only with written permission of the
author” could be added.
2) Each time a photo or digital image
leaves your possession, it should be
accompanied by signed and dated
permission for use with terms and
conditions stated. This is the first
step to a contract for use -- even if
no payment is involved.
3) Digital images require even more
protection. NEVER send your original files. Not even just for someone
to consider. Send a copy of digital
images along with text files of the
first two items above.
4) Follow up by phone or email within 5-8 business days to see if your
images arrived and if there is interest etc. Mention that complete
information is in the package.
5) A L W A Y S send a postage paid
return envelope when submitting by
mail if you expect your work to be
returned.
6) Submissions by email are just “out
there” in an unknown domain. It is
much safer to mail a disc with your
name and copyright notice on the
disc. We are not suggesting that you
never email an image but you
should know and trust the receiver
and believe that terms for an agreement can be made.
7) Once there is an agreement for an
image is to be used, the terms must
be set before the use occurs. Example: One photo may be used once
for $25 or any amount that is satisfactory. You may even want the
benefit of having your photos published without payment. If so, that
should be agreed upon up front.
8) Others conditions must also be met.
Will you get photo credit? Will you
get a copy of the work published?
Can you buy extra copies if you
need them?
9) When is payment made? Upon publication? Within 30 days? At the
end of the publishing cycle? It really doesn’t matter as long as you
understand and agree to it.
10) Finally, all terms and conditions
should be confirmed in writing and
signed by both parties. Sounds like
too much work? Not so. Two copies
of a simple cover letter can do the
job for you. Simple business forms
can do the job for you even better.
(See the offer for a lifetime supply
of IFPO Business Forms on pages 2
and 3 for $39.95)
What happens if you have released
your images without an agreement for
use and learn they have been used?
Contact the user. Try to work through
the steps listed here. Most everyone
understands that copyright infringement can be serious business. In most
situations, something fair and equitable can be negotiated even after photos have been used.
It’s much easier to take the simple
steps required to protect your work at
the time it leaves your possession than
to try to get control of it after use.
Keeping a log of photo packages,
digital images etc that are in the hands
of potential users helps you track
usage, payments and packages that
should be returned. It also serves as a
reminder of where often your best
work is located and where and why
you should submit it elsewhere.
Using business forms designed
especially for photographers not only
help protect your work, it’s a short cut
to learning about copyrights, rights to
use, terms and conditions. Just select
the form that seems to match your job
and complete it! You should never
have to worry about protecting the use
of your photos again.!
RECOVERY OF THE CIRRUS SR22 ©2005 JACK LAGOMARSINO
www.ifpo.net
7
Sponsors ......
Editor’s note: I recently received a
beautiful hard cover book, “Ranchos de
Sonora” copyrighted and produced by
IFPO member #04903 Luis Fernando
Garcia, San Diego, California.
The book documents 13 cattle ranches
from the state of Sonora, Mexico. It was
sponsored by the Cattle Union of the state
of Sonora, Mexico. (Union Ganadera
Regional de Sonora) and the Governor of
Sonora. It was accompanied by a beautiful
letter giving credit to American Image
(IFPO) for guidance in managing his
many photography projects in a profitable
manner.
This project is one of several that Luis
has produced over the years in coopera tion with charities and major corporate
sponsors. Although, we do not have com plete details about how this or previous
projects materialized, I believe it is inspir ing to see the results. Vonda H. Blackburn,
Editor
Who is Luis Garcia?
Luis F. Garcia has been a member of
IFPO since January 1, 1986. He and his
team are committed to create Images of
Distinction with exceptional personal
attention to each assignment. Their ser-
THE
vices include editorial
photo projects, books,
calendars, magazines,
documentary expeditions, annual reports,
personal portraits, business brochures, conventions and awards
presentations.
Their recent projects
include:
- A photography
exhibition from the
Selections of the 2006
San Diego Latino Film
Festival in San Diego,
California
- Mt. Fuji Climb. A documentary expedition for the Breast Cancer Fund, sponsored by Applied Materials.
- China: Portraits of a Timeless Land, a
fund raiser calendar book for a United
Way Agency in Silicon Valley.
- Israel Program. A documentary project
for the volunteers assisting after the
Dessert Storm War.
Clients include Applied Materials,
Museum of Technology, United Way of
Silicon Valley, Food Bank of Silicon Val-
ley,
Sunnyvale School District, The Breast
Cancer Fund and the Cattle Union, State
of Sonora, Mexico.
Luis F. Garcia is an accredited freelance
photographer, who grew up in Nogales,
Arizona. After completing high school he
attended Our Lady of the Lake University
in San Antonio, where he obtained a Bachelor in Arts and is recognized as a Master
Photographer by American Image Press.
Luis also graduated from the New York
TRUE MARK OF AN ARTIST IS TO LIFT UP
AN ORDINARY SUBJECT AND PRESENT IT IN A
WAY THAT
commands
THE ATTENTION OF THE
VIEWER.
8
www.ifpo.net
The Key to Successful Projects
“MOST INDIVIDUAL PHOTOGRAPHERS DO NOT HAVE THE MEANS TO PUBLISH A TOP NOTCH BOOK”
BY LUIS FERNANDO GARCIA IFPO, SAN DIEGO, CA
Institute of Photography, He has been
included in Who's Who in Photography
and Who's Who in America. His portfolio
includes images of assignments from the
Middle East, Romania, Italy, Mexico,
United States,
www.ifpo.net
China and most
impressively, a climb of Mt. Fuji. He is
particularly accomplished in attracting
sponsors for major projects such as the
Cattle Union of the state of Sonora. Ran chos de Sonora which required access to
the most successful cattle ranches in Sonora, would have never been possible without
the cooperation of the Cattle Union and the
Governor. For more information on Luis,
go to www.luisgarciaphoto.com !
9
Gold Press Program
Assignment Letter
Backed up and supported by Today’s Photographer Magazine
Gold Passport
Badge Card
Wallet I.D.
IFPO GOLD PRESS CREDENTIALS:
• PLACE YOU ON ASSIGNMENT FOR TODAY’S PHOTOGRAPHER MAGAZINE.
• HAVE BEEN IN OPERATION FOR NEARLY 25 YEARS.
• SUCCEED MORE THAN 80% OF THE TIME FOR ALL EVENTS.
1. The GOLD PRESS logo appears on each press card.
2. ISSUING INFORMATION validates nationality,date, place of
birth etc. required by uniformed officials in charge of access.
3. CLASSIFICATION is based on a range of publishing credits
starting at A to AAAA for those who are published frequently.
4. COMPLETE BUNDLE of 3 Press credentials, assignment letter,
instructions and Internet Verification information is included.
5. The INTERNET VERIFICATION code on each press card verifies your assignment for TPI magazine 24/7 from anywhere.
6. A VERIFICATION UPDATE function allows YOU to update your
contact or other information on your Verification site.
plus
Internet Verification
EVERYTHING INCLUDED
EASY TO ASSEMBLE
7. The PUBLISHING CREDITS functions allows you to enter and
change your publishing credits as often as you like.
8. RECENT ASSIGNMENTS can be entered on your Verification
site so press officials can see the kind of events you normally
cover. And ... you can update assignments as often as you like.
9. EXPIRATION DATE: Credentials are issued for 3 years. Press
cards more than three years old are considered to be expired.
Credentials are renewable every 3 years at a discount fee.
10. LOW PRICE of only $99 plus S & H is the fee for the first 3
years. The Gold Press Credentials are available only to IFPO
members.
11. APPLICANTS MAY ENROLL in IFPO membership and the
Gold Press program at the same time.
ENROLLMENT 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)
❐
❐
❐
❐
❏
Price EA.
Description
$99.00
401-6GP GOLD PRESS CREDENTIALS
(Renewable in 3 years)
Includes:
• GOLD PRESS Passport
• GOLD PRESS Badge Card I.D.
• GOLD PRESS Wallet I.D.
• GOLD PRESS Official Letter of Certification placing
you on assignment for American Image Press and
Today’s Photographer International magazine.
• Press Assignment Verification on the Internet.
• Complete assembly instructions, laminating materials
and badge clip.
• Press Assignment Request Form and How to Use
Your Press Credentials.
❏
❏
Checking this box confirms that I will read and
agree to comply with the Professional Press Code
of Ethics included with my Press Credentials.
USA/Mexico/Canada Shipping
$10.00
(other foreign shipping $16.00 USD)
TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED
1. ____________________________________________________
2. ____________________________________________________
3. ____________________________________________________
MAIL ORDERS:
Visa/MasterCard/American Express/Optima Card #
expiration date
signature __________________________________________________________________
1-800-654-9557
or fax:
1-800-283-5989
IFPO PRESS OFFICE, P.O.Box 777, Lewisville NC 27023-0777 USA
10 Today’s Photographer International
www.ifpo.net
AI NEWS Service UNIVERSAL Press Program
Issued and supported by American International (AI) News Service
plusToday’s Photographer International Magazine
AI Universal Press Credentials:*
Places you on assignment for American International (AI) News Service
Backs you up with a news service in addition to Today’s Photographer Magazine.
Arms you with the most complete state of the art press package ever issued by IFPO.
Result from 22 years of feedback from IFPO press photographers in the field.
Have a success rate of more than 80% for all kind of events around the world.
Are available to IFPO members only.
*Are recommended for veteran press photographers.
3”
EMBROIDERED PATCH
THE
NEW AI NEWS LOGO IS DESIGNED TO
DISTINGUISH THE CREDENTIALS WITH A BROADER MESSAGE AND VISUAL IMPACT OF A NEWS
SERVICE.
4 NEW ITEMS HAVE BEEN ADDED: A 3” GOLD
AND BLACK PATCH, AN ARMBAND, A PERSONALLY CODED PRESS DASH CARD FOR CARS AND
A MASTER SET OF PHOTOGRAPHERS’ FORMS.
New Universal Issuing information:
• Meets requirements for major events concerned with high security risks.
• Is secured to protect AI News Correspondents from identity theft.
• Keeps the successful design and content of the AI News credentials safer from the “wanna be upstarts” who plan
to succeed by copying our highly reputable program.
The AI News Universal Press Cards are not shown here in order to protect the security design and content.
• HIGH SECURITY PRESS CREDENTIALS are vital to gaining access in
extremely tough situations where credentials are scrutinized for every
piece of validating information by uniformed officials in law enforcement,
security, military, customs and others.
• EXPIRATION DATE: AI credentials are issued for 3 years. Credentials
more than three years old are considered to be expired. Access is usually
denied if the photos are outdated. AI Press Correspondents may renew
and receive all new credentials every 3 years at a discounted fee.
• CLASSIFICATION is based on a range of publishing credits starting at A
for yet-to-be published photographers extending to AAAA for those published frequently.
• EACH AI NEWS PHOTOGRAPHER RECEIVES a 9 Part Bundle of high
security credentials designed for visual impact plus instructions for assembly, use and operation of the Internet Assignment Verification site.
UNIVERSAL PRESS ENROLLMENT FORM
Cat#
name ___________________________________________________________________
address _________________________________________________________________
❏
city/st/zip ________________________________________________________________
email/U.R.L. ____________________________________________________________________
Nationality: ___________________________________________________
Sex: ________________________________________________________
Place of birth: __________________________________________________
Date of birth: __________________________________________________
Height: ____________
Hair Color: ________________
❏
❏
Eye Color: ________________
❐
❐
❐
❐
MAIL ORDERS:
www.ifpo.net
Price EA.
$199.00
PRESS Passport
PRESS Badge Card I.D.
PRESS Wallet I.D.
High Security PRESS Arm-Band.
High Security Coded Auto Press Badge.
High Security Press Authorization Letter.
AI News Service 3” Embroidered Patch
Interactive Internet Verification
Master Packet of Press Photographer forms
Checking this box confirms that I will read and
agree to comply with the Press Code of Ethics
included with my credentials.
USA/Mexico/Canada Shipping
(other foreign shipping $18.00 USD)
$12.00
A
Not yet published
AA
AAA
UNIV-M UNIVERSAL PRESS
CREDENTIALS (Renewable in 3 years)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
phone/fax ________________________________________________________________
Description
expiration date
signature __________________________________________________________________
1-800-654-9557
or fax:
1-800-283-5989
Today’s Photographer International 11
AI NEWS Service
Universal Tools
AI News Service
Launches
AVAILABLE ONLY TO AI UNIVERSAL PRESS PHOTOGRAPHERS
Round Out Your AI Press Credentials with Uniform Tools for Success.
Why are the Uniform Tools needed?
To improve access, create a lasting visual impact and pave the way for other
AI Photographers.
AI NEWS Ha t
What are the Universal Uniform Tools?
$24.95
1. The AI Universal Credentials (see page 11)
2. The AI News Service Hat
3. The AI News Service Patch
4. The AI News Service Business Cards
5. AI email service:
"yourname@ainewsservice.com"
#AI09A 1 Hat $24.95
#AI09B 2 Hats $39.95
#AI09C 3 Hats $49.95
The AI News logo is designed to offer the
broader message and visual impact of a news service.
GET YOUR OWN P ERSONAL E-MAIL ADDRESS THAT CONNECTS YOU DIRECTLY TO AI NEWS S ERVICE :
<yourname@ainewsservice.net> gives you instant credibility with press officials and
justifies your direct press requests to events. You will receive instructions via email
(or letter if you do not give us an email address) on how to use the web-mail service. Service for 1 Yr: EM-AI $49.00.
AI News Service 3” Patch
AI Business Car ds
White Linen Card Stock with full color AI Logo
American International News Service
Tel: (336) 945 9867 email: homeoffice@ainewsservice.net
John Q. Smithton
Senior Correspondent
PO Box 1000, Any City, ST 00000-0101
Tel: (111) 111-1111
johnqsmithton@ainewsservice.net
SELECT YOUR TITLE
#AIP01 1 patch $17.95
#AIP02 2 patches $29.95
#AIP03 3 patches $39.95
$59.95 per set of 500
Order item #56UN
Black and White with
Metallic Gold Embroidery
(Allow 3 -4 weeks for delivery)
ORDER HERE OR USE ORDER FORM ON PAGE 47
5 Digit IFPO Member# ____________ or enclose $68 IFPO Lifetime dues
name ___________________________________________________________________
title ____________________________________________________________________
(For business cards: Example: Correspondent, News Correspondent, Senior Correspondent etc.)
address _________________________________________________________________
city/st/zip ________________________________________________________________
phone/fax ________________________________________________________________
CREDIT C ARD INFO:
email/U.R.L. _____________________________________________
expiration date
signature __________________________________________________________________
Issued and
supported by
(AI) News
Service plus
Today’s
Photographer
International
Magazine
Use the Order Form on page 47 or:
FAX:
1-800-654-9557
1-800-283-5989
MAIL ORDERS to:
AI PRESS OFFICE, P.O.Box 777, Lewisville NC 27023-0777 USA
12 Today’s Photographer International
Universal Uniform Code
To Pave the Way To the Future
The Universal Press Credentials
issued by IFPO’s AI News Service last
year are the result of 22 years of
research and development using vital
input from IFPO press photographers.
The design and issuing information
meet the stringent requirements of press
officials and law enforcement around
the world.
Each time an IFPO Press photographer has successfully covered an event
or appeared at a news site since 1984
he or she has paved the way for those
that follow. Now we have the opportunity and the responsibility to pave
the way for AI photographers of the
future.
Our challenge is to institute an American International News Service (AI)
Uniform Code to create a lasting visual impact that matches our current
name recognition. To do that we have
to make sure that all of our AI Correspondent Photographers present exactly
the same uniform credentials and other
tools for success no matter where they
show up in the world to cover an event.
The purpose is to raise awareness and
create a permanent visual impact.
What is the AI Uniform?
1. The AI Universal Credentials
2. The AI News Service Hat
3. The AI News Service Patch
4. The AI News Service Business
Cards
5. AI email service:
"yourname@ainewsservice.com"
What is the purpose?
1. To improve access for A I C o rrespondent photographers.
2. To forge a visual impact that will
create a lasting impression.
3. To pave the way for future AI Photographers.
When AI Correspondents arrive in
uniform at all kinds of events all over
the world, only then can the power of
the uniform make its impact to pave
the way for quicker and easier access
today and tomorrow. !
www.ifpo.net
By Henry Despres IFPO, Bay Shore, NJ
“Hard work, determination, good timing and a lot of luck paid off”
The Blue Angels Team allowed Lisa into the cockpit ...
This adventure started when a photographer friend of mine told me
about an Air Show taking place at
Republic Airport and Jones Beach in
May 2006. We had planned to shoot
together for sometime and this looked
like an opportunity. While I was making numerous calls trying to figure
out the best times and places to shoot,
I ended up speaking to Officer Barry
Snokhousone of the Blue Angels. He
was very friendly and answered all
my questions to the point that I began
to feel there might be an opportunity
beyond shooting the air show. So I
pressed him further asking if I could
get an exclusive with the men and
planes.
Then I got the idea that one of my
models Lisa Fontanarosa would love
to go on such a shoot because she
loves planes. I mentioned this to Officer Snokhousone and told him I
would try to get these photos pub-
lished. He loved the idea of helping
the girl and getting his men and their
planes in print. He told me he would
let me know when and where to go.
True to his word he called me to tell
me that his crew would be at Islip
Airport from noon to 1:30 p.m. on
Friday. I could get my exclusive at
that time. Wow!
On Thursday I drove to Islip Airport to work through any remaining
red tape and to make sure I knew
exactly where to go on Friday. Good
thing I did this because it was hard
finding the right spot and the red tape
was tough as one might imagine. But
when I finished I knew I was ready
for the next day.
A Friday 11:00 a.m. appointment
ran over and it was noon by the time I
got to Lisa. She was ready to go and
looked beautiful. She was really
excited about seeing the planes. We
met the Blue Angel team at 12:30
p.m. They gave Lisa a real treat by
allowing her in the cockpit and on the
wing. I think the guys got a kick out
of posing with her and their planes. It
was truly a win-win situation -- and
we decided that Lisa should work for
the USO. I got great photos. The men
and Lisa all signed releases with the
hope of publication. I want to thank
Barry, Jose, all the other Blue Angels
and of course my beautiful model
Lisa and IFPO. !
The guys got a kick out of posing too.
www.ifpo.net
13
Concert
Photography
Back Up Gets You to the Stars
By Becky Harrison Huller IFPO, Brantley, Alabama
“On the 8th of November the angels were crying as
they carried his brothers away with the rain falling
down and the hell all around there were few men left
standing that day...” ©Big and Rich
BIG
AND
RICH
MAINTAIN THE COWBOY PERSONA THAT
AMERICA LOVES.
©2006 BECKY HARRISON
fantastic shots of Willie and the
crowd. I used a monopod for some
shots, others a 70-300 zoom on my
Nikon D-70. I was actually close
enough to use my 18-70mm as well.
Having worked as Chief Photographer
for the Dothan Eagle newspaper in the
mid 80’s, I knew the name of the
game was fire away -- you only have
once to get that one perfect picture
that may mean only seconds in capturing that “Kodak Moment.” I pulled out
all the stops; I felt almost as if I were
synchronized with the performer. I
unleashed several volleys of fire in my
allotted time.
Having a chance to represent
Today’s Photographer magazine again
and capture in photos “B. B. Kings
80th Birthday Farewell Tour” was
another chance of a lifetime for me.
Perhaps the most entertaining concert
I have ever attended, this one was a
record breaking sellout at the Birmingham Alabama Theatre.
Little did a boy by the name of Riley
B. King know what a huge success he
would become when he
hitchhiked to Memphis
as a young kid with only
$2.50 in his pocket so
many years ago. He set
out with a dream in his
head and so many songs
unsung in his heart to
give it his best shot and
in the end became
known as B. B. King,
America’s best blues
singer.
The Crabb Family Gospel Singers
When I first started shooting for
Today’s Photographer magazine, I
decided that I was going to become
diversified and shoot many different
assignments to build my own portfolio
and grow as a photographer. With that
in mind I approached as many venues
as I could work into my busy schedule
as a psychiatric ward nurse. My passion for photography and love of
music drove me to cover some of the
best loved stars in the business.
I joined the IFPO press program
specifically to gain access to the
Willie Nelson Concert in Ozark,
Alabama just a week away. I spoke
with editor Vonda Blackburn for
instructions on how to get started. The
very same day she was able to fax a
letter to the promoter and within 30
minutes I was given the green light!!!
(I’ve learned since that it’s not always
this easy but I’ve done very well.)
At the arena I was given full access
to the foot of the stage along with my
assistant. I was the only photographer
allowed access that close. I got many
Inside the Alabama Theatre, I was
worried about the lighting due to the
restrictions of no flash and a limit to
shooting only the first three songs.
However, my long zoom lens with the
wide aperture suited the lighting problem wonderfully. The pink spot light
that cast a warm hue on this magnificent performer made for some nice
shots. Due to the first two pieces being
instrumentals without the star on
stage, my shots were all rushed during
the third and final song allowed. This
is when an assistant really comes in
handy for quick lens changes to facilitate the shooting in an expedient manner to allow the paying customers the
quality entertainment they expect to
enjoy.
While King plans to retire from touring this year, the thrill is not gone and
never will be. His music and the legend of “Lucille,” his beloved guitar,
will continue to live on and on for the
enjoyment of generations to come.
To stay true to my commitment to
diversify, other assignments have
taken me other high profile events as
well as lesser know ones such as a
Christian Band and a Bike Rally -two distinctly different tickets to
branching out.
You’ve probably read in this magazine many times about taking your
camera to work. I take my passion for
photography to work also. As a Psychiatric Ward nurse, I often teach
classes as night about pursuing your
dreams when the odds are stacked
against you. One night I talked about
©2006 Becky Harrison
14
www.ifpo.net
tion in our own ways.
Maybe I was exactly where
I was supposed to be that
day for a purpose. I, too,
was thoroughly impressed
with the Crabb Family
Gospel Band!
One extreme breeds
another? A $125,000
purse Biker Build-Off was
the motivator that brought
many famous and glitzy
biker builders to compete
for the coveted trophy,
prize money and bragging
rights at the Heritage Bike
Rally 2006 in Charleston,
The Legendary Willie Nelson Rocking the
South Carolina.
Crowd with his Faithful Guitar “Trigger”.
An ad in Thunder Road m a g a z i n e
© 2006 Becky Harrison
promised, “the bike rally that rocks”
Georgia.
Kenny Alphin and John Rich
held true ... it rocked baby! As the
combine
their own blend of country,
week progressed, so did the events.
bluegrass
and rock music to formulate
The concert line-up started with Kid
a
sound
that
will knock you out of
Rock followed by Crank County Daredevils, Cowboy Mouth and Foghat. your chair while maintaining the cowLynyrd Skynyrd, perhaps the most boy persona that Americans love.
famous southern They may be best known for writing
rock and roll The 8th of November 1965 in honor of
band, performed the 173rd Airborne Brigade of the
for the grand “Sky Soldiers” unit that served in
finale. In the Nam’ 1965-1971. Their sell out persouth one of their formance was a huge success.
The pleasure of photographing these
biggest
hits
venues
and each most unique form of
Sweet
Home
music
was
an experience of a lifetime
A l a b a m a is as
for
me.
And
each time I was there,
well known as
exactly
where
I
had always dreamed of
the
National
being,
with
my
camera at the foot of
Anthem or the Pledge of Allegiance.
I came away with sweet memories the stage. !
and some great
photos. I also
brought home
with an assignment to work for
Crossroads
Motorcycle magazine in Ft.
Lauderdale,
Florida!
My next venue
was to cover Big
and Rich, one of
the biggest duos
in music today,
at Wild AdvenJOHNNY VAN ZANT AND GARY ROSSINGTON OF LYNYRD SKYNYRD BAND
ture Theme Park
HERITAGE BIKE RALLY 2006 IN CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA.
in
Valdosta,
THE GREAT B. B. KING PAUSED DURING HIS 80TH BIRTHDAY
FAREWELL TOUR TO REFLECT ON HIS PAST AS A PERFORMER.
©2006 BECKY HARRISON.
my life long passion for shooting
musicians and had only recently been
able to achieve that goal. A patient
mentioned a Southern Gospel Band,
who had inspired her at times when
she felt like her life was falling apart,
and they were coming to Ozark,
Alabama. She told me what a positive
impact these young singers were mak“...NO MATTER WHERE
THE JOURNEY, IT’S THE
RIDE THAT MATTERS
MOST.”
BIKE BUILDER WARREN LANE ADDS THE
FINISHING TOUCHES
ON HIS BIKE JUST
BEFORE JUDGING.
©2006 BECKY
HARRISON.
ing on youth around the world. And
that they had “a kid that could play
that harmonica!” Her face, beaming
with excitement, was replaced suddenly by a cloud of sadness. She had tickets to see them but was stuck in a hospital. Sparks began to go off in my
brain. A Christian band was just the
ticket I needed to branch out ... and
just maybe I could get a pass to take
that patient with me.
Quickly, I began the usually tedious
process of gaining media clearance.
Approval was granted. Next I talked a
doctor to get the patient a pass to
attend The Crabb Family Gospel Band
Concert with her family. He said yes.
Wow! Passes have never been granted
where I worked. Both of us were set;
each thrilled and filled with anticipawww.ifpo.net
15
FOR
1. YOU GET THE PICTURES
YOU’VE ALWAYS WANTED FROM THE SUBJECTS YOU'VE ALWAYS WANTED TO SHOOT. The credentials give
you the confidence to shoot and gives your subjects the confidence in you.
2. YOU GET PUBLISHING CREDITS
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
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.
.elite magazine features both well known celebrities and "newly discovered" subjects.
Find GLAMOUR.elite magazine at www.aipress.com/glamourelite
GLAMOUR
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
REG.PRICE
SPECIAL
$99.00
$20.00
$69.95
$39.00
$228.95
$10.00
GEXX-SPECIAL
BUNDLE
$238.95
$109.00
#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
$10.00
OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHER ORDER FORM
❏
❏
Cat#
Description
GE02B
Glamour.elite Full Badge Set
Price EA.
GE02A (above) + 1 wallet I.D. Card, 3 I.D. tags with laminating jackets and leatherette
straps.
GE08A
Glamour.elite Passport
The custom designed Glamour Elite PASSPORT style credential comes with everything you
need for final assembly in just seconds using your own photo. A special statement of certification is a permanent part of your passport's upper panel.
PASSPORT APPLICATION FEE
❏
❏
GEAV
Glamour.elite Assignment Verification Option
Officials/clients/subjects can verify your assignment status by calling 336-945-9867 or fax 336945-3711, 9:AM - 5:PM Eastern Time, weekdays except holidays. This is a free service that
comes with the Glamour Elite Program. BUT . . If you are covering an evening or weekend
event or are out of the Eastern Time-zone, GEAV Assignment Verification works from ANYWHERE in the world, 24 hours/day, 365 days/year! The $39 fee includes a $19 one-time set-up
fee and the first 2-year Internet Assignment Verification service fee of $20 ($10/year). You will
receive a laminated ASSIGNMENT VERIFICATION CARD to present to officials.
USA Shipping, Priority Mail / First Class Mail, ADD $10 (foreign shipping use the
instructions on page 47)
www.ifpo.net
USE
THE ORDER FORM ON PAGE 47
$69.95
Badge ID
$99.00
$20.00
$39.00
$10.00
Wallet I.D.
Passport ID
1
OR
Credit Card Orders: 1-800-654-9557 or FAX 1-800-283-5989
16
www.ifpo.net
International Freelance Photographers Organization
MEMBERSHIP FORM
Which best describes your photography:
❏ I am a beginner or amateur
❏ I am an advanced amateur or Part-Time Pro.
❏ I am a full-time professional.
I want PRESS ACCESS with my camera:
❏ Sports events.
❏ Crime scenes.
❏ Concerts.
❏ Fire scenes.
❏ Breaking news.
❏ Press conferences.
❏ Celebrity events. ❏ Entertainment events.
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
Parchment Certificate + Complete Membership Packet. I enclose $68 for
Membership and Subscription to Today’s Photographer Magazine PLUS
$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 M AJOR CREDIT CARD
expiration date
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
1 PRESS CREDENTIALS •Gain Access to controlled 10 MASTER PHOTOGRAPHER PLATINUM PORTFOLIO PROGRAM. IFPO members who have been active
events! Sports, Concerts, Crime Scenes, Fires, Storms,
for more than 10 years or new members who have been
Press Passport, Badge & Wallet Cards, Internet Verificapublished 5 or more time are qualified and may apply.
tion. details on page 10-11.
2 ASSIGNMENT DATA BANK •Register for Assign- 11 GLAMOUR.ELITE •Attract celebrities and “discoveries”
plus get published. page 16.
ments! “Dream” assignments you’ve always wanted can
really be yours! see page 34.
12 LEARNING LIBRARY •HOW-TO SHOOT ALL SUB3 STOCK PHOTO GALLERY & SALES •SELL the
JECTS: weddings, sports, travel, wildlife, glamour, model
photos you've already taken! page 18.
portfolios, commercial, boudoir, figure and lighting techniques, pages throughout the magazine.
4 INTERNET HOME PAGES •on TOP PHOTOGRAPHERS web-site! Display your photos, awards, credits,
13FORMS (61) •For Photographers: Technical, Contracts,
resume and contact info. page 20.
Checklists, Releases, Copyrights pg 2-3.
5 TODAY’S SPORTS magazine •gain access to sport14 PHOTO CONTEST Cash prizes, monthly contest,
ing events, complete credentials. page 49.
Annual Grand Prize. page 36.
6 MERIT & ACHIEVEMENT •Gold Seal Merit Cards in
the 6 categories. page 42.
15 IFPO BUSINESS GUIDES •Make money with your
camera. Page 40.
7 IFPO CREDENTIALS •Clout to succeed with an inter16 ACCESSORIES •IFPO Windshield stickers, press hats
nationally recognized organization. page 32.
and accessories. Page 26.
8 PICTURE AWARDS •Earn publishing credits and "Cer17
IFPO DISTRIBUTORSHIPS •Sell IFPO programs,
tificate of Publication Awards." page 24.
books, videos and forms part or full time. page 43.
9 CUSTOM BUSINESS CARDS •To promote your own 18 NEW DISCOVERIES Model Consulting •Pays you to
business. Page 5.
pursue your interest in glamour photography. Page 30.
www.ifpo.net
17
SELL PHOTOS YOU ALREADY HAVE!
Successful stock libraries contain HIGH QUALITY images of everyday life situations. IFPO members shoot such images everyday as a matter of
course. However, unless a photographer has hundreds or thousands of images, he may be shunned by the large stock houses. This could happen for two
reasons, he simply may not be recognized as a successful stock photographer or his stock of a few dozen images is too small for an agency to consider.
The IFPO Stock Listing service removes these barriers totally and opens doors to the international sales market.
IFPO’s Stock Listing Service
The following elements clearly distinguish the
differences in the IFPO Stock Listing Service and
a stock agency:
1. The service provided to IFPO members is a
STOCK PHOTO LISTING SERVICE and
NOT an agency.
2. Each photographer manages his own sales.
3. No commissions will be charged ever.
4. Image buyers will browse the IFPO image
bank on the internet, select the photos, get the
price, index number and contact information to
order directly from the photographer who
owns the images.
5. Members may set their own pricing for each
photo sold.
6. Complete copyright standards will be available at the site for image buyers and IFPO
member photographers (the sellers).
7. Image searches by buyers may be made by
subject.
8. The most important part of any Stock Photo
Service is its indexing system that allows an
image buyer to identify a photo for purchase. • There are no commissions ever -- unlike
Members are asked to identify their pictures by
agencies who always take at least 50 pertheir 5 digit member number plus a 5 character
cent of sales.
code of their own choosing. Example: IFPO
• Income from sales is instant and all
member 99999 might use Index Codes of
yours -- very different from agencies
99999-KID01, 99999-KID02, etc.
where payment usually follow sales by 6 to
8 months.
DVANTAGES OF THE
A
IFPO STOCK GALLERY SERVICE
www.ifpo.net/stock.html
• Model and other applicable releases are
required for stock images listed with IFPO
-- the same as with an agency.
• List only the number of quality images • Current and new clients can see your
you wish to list -- not 10,000 to 50,000 as
fresh images instantly and contact you to
required by agencies.
buy -- which could never happen with a
• You can add fresh images at your convestock agency.
nience. No minimums are required -- such
• The more images you list with the IFPO
as the 1000 new images per year by many
Picture Listing Service the more likely you
agencies.
are to make money -- which is the same as
• There are no contracts, exclusive or
with an agency.
o t h e r w i s e -- to tie up your images for
• The more SUBJECTS you list with the
years as with an agency.
IFPO Picture Listing Service, the more
• The price you set is what you get - likely you are to make money over the long
could never happen with an agency.
haul -- which is also true with an agency.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
REGISTRATION FORM (IFPO MEMBERS ONLY)
name
IFPO Member #
business name (optional)
address
city, state, zip, country
I agree to the above terms and conditions. I enclose my photos:
#ST31, 12 photos, set-up fee $29.00 and monthly fee: $9.95
contact name:
contact method:
Credit Card Orders: when you submit your stock gallery materials, your
credit card will be billed for the set-up fee only. Then your credit card will be
billed monthly on the first of the month beginning with the first FULL month
your photos are ON-LINE. Your first partial month is FREE! Minimum 12month committment required. After 12 months, monthly charges will continue
until member cancels with a 30-day notice. Visa, Mastercard, American
Express, Optima accepted.
Checks or Money Orders: when you submit your stock gallery materials,
enclose a check or money order for the amount of the set-up fee PLUS $59.70,
the first six months of the monthly fee. You will then be billed at 6 month intervals.
#ST32, 24 photos, set-up fee $49.00 and monthly fee: $9.95
(phone, fax, or email)
signature
IMPORTANT: Allow 30 days for IFPO personnel to scan your images and post them for sale in the Stock
Gallery. Be sure to add the Stock Gallery URL (www.ifpo.net/stock) to your business cards, letterhead and
all your promotional material.
mail to:
expiration date
IFPO PO BOX 777, LEWISVILLE NC 27023-0777
FOR EACH PHOTO: (make as many copies as you need)
INFORMATION PHOTO
INFORMATION
PHOTO
INFORMATION PHOTO
(complete 1 for each photo)
Image #________-_________
Image #________-_________
Image #________-_________
(your IFPO membership I.D.# followed by a 5-character
code provided by you that identifies your picture)
photo title ____________________________________
subject _______________________________________
photo title ____________________________________
subject _______________________________________
photo title ____________________________________
subject _______________________________________
price
price
price
18
(or print ”CALL”) ___________________________
(or print ”CALL”) ___________________________
(or print ”CALL”) ___________________________
www.ifpo.net
After 12 Years ...
IF PO K E E PS ON OP E N IN G N EW D O O R S
TO PHOTOGRAPHIC OPPORTUNITIES
By Vincent Lagana IFPO, Italy
IFPO still keeps on opening new
doors of photographic opportunities
even after 12 years of membership. I
can’t wait to see what the next 12
years will bring!
WWE: N45 AND KANE (ABOVE)
VINCENT LAGANA AND THE FLATLINER (LEFT)
©2006 VINCENT LAGANA
Vincent Lagana IFPO
My article BACK-UP BEATS
LUCK which appeared in the January
1998 issue of Today’s Photographer
magazine was a true biographic history of the world class events I had
attended since my membership in
IFPO began in November 1994. The
article mentions events such as NBA
games, great concerts like Carlos Santana, Pink Floyd, and how I became
the official photographer for Uriah
Heep, the United Colors of Benetton
professional basketball team and their
Nike Summer League. All of these
opportunities were attributed to my
IFPO membership.
Things were going really going well
then and still are even though there
have been a few bumps along the way.
I hit a big bump with the United Colors of Benetton gig. Let’s just say, if I
may, that they decided not to play by
the copyright rules and got caught
double dribbling! We finally settled
our dispute and I received a lump sum
but, a promising professional relationship was broken forever. All I can say
to fellow photographers is, "Get all
agreements in writing!" That one
bump in the road never stopped other
successes from knocking on my door.
To date, with the support of the
IFPO press program I have covered
more than 140 concerts plus other
events such as the World Wrestling
Entertainment (WWE), and here in
Italy the New Wrestling Evolution
(NWE). I have had the privilege to
photograph world class wrestlers like
The Undertaker, "King" Booker T,
Batista, Matt Hardy, Chris Benoit,
Kane, RVD, Bobby Lashley, the
biggest names in the world of
wrestling. Exposure to the world of
professional wrestling led to a paid gig
for a week of travel with the NWE.
I was also the official photographer
for Destiny Tour 2006. My travels
stretched all over Italy as far south as
Sicily. This agreement allowed me all
rights to my images which is quite
unusual. Most of my time now is consumed by photography. I have a web
page WWW.THE-MUSICBOX.COM,
where I try to sell my photos. Sometimes there is just not enough time but,
the results are worth it.
Many publishing opportunities came
since my association with the IFPO
such as: Marshall Law (Issue 9 2006,
Marshall Amplifications, England);
Will Calhoun (Native Lands DVD
KAJA Circle, Inc., June 2005); H E
(Home Electronics) Magazine (Istanbul, Turkey March 2004 and May
2004 issues); Tolo Marton D A L
VERO album covers (front, back &
inserts); D r u m ! (Special Drum
Recording Issue.Vic Firth advertisement May 2002/June 2002); B i k e r s
Life Magazine (Udine, Italy, August
1999 and August 2000 issues). Feature
coverage of “Biker Fest 1999” and
"Biker Fest 2000.” Also, a large layout
of concert photos in Stones People
M a g a z i n e ,the number one Rolling
Stones fan magazine in the world,
(The Netherlands, 1 May 1999 and N.
10 1999).
Being published in many countries
and having my photos requested by
the world’s number one amplification
company, Marshall Amplifications in
England, makes it fair to say "IFPO
still keeps on opening new doors of
photographic opportunities even after
12 years of membership. I can’t wait
to see what the next 12 years will
bring!" !
ALAN PASONS; CARLOS SANTANA; JOHN PETTUCCI. ©2006 VINCENT LAGANA
(LEFT TO RIGHT)
www.ifpo.net
19
now you can publish your photos on the exclusive
The HOME PAGE Program is like a complete photographer’s PORTFOLIO, RESUME and ADVERTISING BILLBOARD on the Internet. It
can contain complete biographical information, contact information, PUBLISHED or AWARDED photos, or other CURRENT photos that
you want to represent you. Your HOME PAGE will have a unique address (called a URL) much like your mailing address that you can put
on your business cards or other promotional materials you distribute to potential clients. Clients can then view your portfolio and read your
accomplishment facts ON-LINE any time they wish from ANYWHERE in the WORLD!
IFPO Internet
contact information:
Program
Credit Card Orders: when you submit your Home Page materials, your credit
card will be billed for the set-up fee only. Then your credit card will be billed
monthly on the first of the month beginning with the first FULL month your
your Home Page is ON-LINE. Your first partial month is FREE! Minimum 12month committment required. After 12 months, monthly charges will continue
until member cancels with a 30-day notice. Visa, Mastercard, American
Express, Optima accepted.
Checks or Money Orders: when you submit your Home Page materials,
enclose a check or money order for the amount of the set-up fee PLUS 119.70,
the first six months of the monthly fee. You will then be billed at 6 month intervals.
to be published on your web-site
name
IFPO Member #
business name (optional)
address
city, state, zip, country
I agree to the above terms and conditions. I enclose my photos:
#HP31, up to15 photos, set-up fee $49.00 and monthly fee: $19.95
phone/fax
#HP32, up to 30 photos, set-up fee $99.00 and monthly fee: $19.95
email, other
signature
IMPORTANT: Allow 30 days for IFPO personnel to scan your images and create your Home Page. Be sure
to add your Home Page URL (www.aipress.com/~yourname) to your business cards, letterhead and all your
promotional material.
mail to:
expiration date
IFPO PO Box 777, Lewisville NC 27023-0777
If convenient, look at other homepages on our Top-Photographers web-site for ideas. Links to Top-Photographers are on our main home
page at www.aipress.com. A good example site is: http://www.ifpo.net/~ellefsen
HOME PAGE information guidelines
CONTACT INFORMATION you wish to appear on your
Home Page.
Memberships, Associations, Publishing Credits, Prizes or
Awards.
MOTTO, SLOGAN or Describe Your Specialty (ie: on-location child photography).
Accomplishments, Assignments, current Projects and
Career Objectives in photography
Send b/w or color prints or 35mm slides. Number your pictures or slides. Include a printed or typed list of your pictures with a title or caption for each one. Be sure to put your member# on each photo or slide. Model releases are required for any photos that have human subjects that are not in the public domain.
If you want your photos returned, enclose a self addressed mailer with correct postage. At minimum, we require contact information along
with photos with titles to create your Home Page.
We will assign you an Internet U.R.L. (internet address) in this form: http://www.ifpo.net/~yourname. U.R.L.’s are all lower case and have
no spaces. Please include any suggestions for “yourname.” Avoid long strings of characters like “millersphotographyandvideographics”.
Use names like “paulmiller” or millerphoto.”
Be sure to print your U.R.L. on your business cards, letterhead, etc. This Home Page is your internet portfolio, and you want as many people to visit as possible.
20 Today's Photographer International
www.ifpo.net
On Assignment
The
2006
Rome
Marathon
© 2006 Leonardo
Hugo Cavallo
IFPO, Sutri, Italy
THIS IS MARATON OF ROMA, STARTED OF THE FORO
IMPERIALE AHEAD TO THE COLOSSEO AND FINISHES IN
THE SAME PLACE, HAPPENING THROUGH ALL THE HISTORIC CENTER OF THE CITY , COLOSSEO, IMPERIALE
FORUM, PIAZZA VENEZIA, PIAZZA NAVONA, LUNGO
TEVERE, BASILICA SAN PIETRO, IT IS MADE ALL THE
YEARS (EVERY YEAR) AND SHE IS ONE OF MARATHONS
MORE IMPORTANT OF THE WORLD BY ITS GREAT HISTORICO CONTENT. LEONARDO HUGO CAVALLO IFPO.
2006 ABBOTSFORD INTERNATIONAL AIRSHOW, BRITISH COLUMBIA
Wow, the press pass credentials really work. I received in the mail today a
media pass for Media Day at the Abbotsford International Airshow, taking
place at Abbotsford, British Columbia on August 10th. I have attended this
airshow in past years, but only as a paying spectator. I was pleasantly sur prised when I opened up the package this morning containing a 'welcoming
letter' for media day, along with a media parking pass for my vehicle and
my personal media badge with my name printed on it along with the name
of American Image Press. Darn, these press passes really work! Thanks for
everything. Trevor Batstone IFPO
MIKE PALLER OF THE THUNDER MUSTANG TEAM WITH HIS RAPID TRAVEL
©2006 TREVOR BATSTONE IFPO
HOCKEYTOWN
BY EUGENE CAPAY IFPO, PRINCE ALBERT, SASKATCHEWAN, CANADA
I have been doing photography for 3 years and love it.
I mainly do sports, mostly
local hockey tournaments in
Sioux Lookout, Ontario plus
WHL and NHL games in
Prince Albert. I also travel to
Calgary to cover the Flames’
games with my Today’s
Sports Credentials. Eugene
Capay.
www.ifpo.net
MORE ON PAGE 48
21
SURVIVAL GEAR
BREAKING NEWS
CHASE kit!
WHAT YOU GET
WHAT IS IT?
The Pursuit Package:
The Breaking News Chase Kit is composed of
three vital parts. The Pursuit Package gets you
on the scene; the Action Package gives what you
need at the scene; the Instant Response Package
gets your news story to the right news outlet
instantly.
• Three (3) fully assembled laminated NEWS
REPORTER accreditation ID’s each with
your name and Assignment Verification
Code. They are custom made to use with
your current Press Passport, Press Badge
and Press Wallet I.D. Card.
• The Pursuit Guide prepares you to gather,
record and distribute breaking news stories.
WHO CAN GET IT
1. If you are an IFPO member with the Press
Passport, Press Credentials or both, YOU
QUALIFY and may order the Breaking News
Chase Kit.
2. If you are an IFPO member, but not yet a
member of the press program, TO QUALIFY
you must order one of the press programs
(page 10 & 11) before or at the same time you
order the Chase Kit.
The Action Package:
• Action Scene Reporters Log
• New Client Hot Sheets
• Accident Report Forms
• Quick Response Information Forms
The Instant Response Package:
• A Field Directory of HOT contacts.
• 3 Quick Step Releases
• Instant Reporter’s Delivery Forms
• Rights to Use Contract & Fee Contracts
All forms include reproduction rights so you
always have a permanent supply.
Accreditation Certificate
The following Correspondent Photographer has
met all standards and requirements to receive full
accreditation as a
NEWS
REPORTER
John Q. Smith
Assignment Verification
Code: 00001SMI
3 ID’s,
FIELD kit &
PURSUIT Guide!
The following Correspondent Photographer has met all standards and requirements to receive full accreditation as a
NEWS REPORTER
John Q. Smith
Assignment Verification Code: 00001SMI
The following Correspondent Photographer has met all standards and
requirements to receive full accreditation as a
NEWS REPORTER
Accredited: January 14, 1998
John Q. Smith
Assignment Verification Code: 00001SMI
Accredited: January 14, 1998
www.aipress.com/news.html
January 14, 1998
Fits in wallet with 402A press wallet card
(pg 21).
www.aipress.com/news.html
Fits inside 408A passport. (pg 20).
™
ACTION
#451B - $39.95
Package
INSTANT
PURSUIT
RESPONSE
Package
Package
CHASE kit ™
CHASE kit ™
CHASE kit
™
Forms Masters:
Reporter's Log & Evaluation
Accident Report
Client Hot Sheets & Notification
Quick Response News Log
News Event Checkpoint List
Daily Action Planner
Hot Local Contacts
Quick Response Labs
Field Directory Notes
Quick Step Publication Release
Quick Step Model Release
Quick Step Property Release
Instant News Report
Rights to Publish Agreement
CHASE kit
22
You DO NOT. The Chase Kit was simply
desig ned to make the break in g NEWS
REPORTER’S job easy. It gives you everything you need on the spot to do the job, do
it right and get it to your nearest editor. The
Chase Kit actually serves as your assistant to
make sure you collect all the facts and then
get them to the right place.
What is a Chase photographer; what
do they chase?
We consider any photographer who is in
search of breaking news events to be a
“Chase Hound”. He chases sports, entertainment, fires, accidents, storms, natural disasters, plane crashes, train wrecks, press conferences and even goodwill tours.
Will the Chase Kit be recognized?
Accredited:
Q&A
I already have Press Credentials.
Why do I have to buy the Chase Kit?
Police will recognize the Press Credentials
which must be used with th e NEWS
REPORTER accreditation part of the Chase
Kit.
Will Today’s Photographer p u b l i s h
these news stories?
Today’s Photographer WILL publish stories
about YOU covering these stories. The
breaking news stories themselves need to go
to daily newspapers and wire services.
How do I find out if a newspaper or
TV station can use my news photos?
Let’s use an auto accident as an example.
You have photographed the wreck and are
leaving the scene without having seen any
other photographers or news teams. Pick up
the nearest phone (using the numbers listed
in your Reporter’s Field Directory) to notify
news agencies that photos of the accident are
available even though the film has not been
pro cessed . Breaking news is HOT and
should be reported immediately.
™
www.ifpo.net
H OW
Digital Photography in Available Light
Third Edition by Mark Galer.
Everything you
need to know to
photograph in
available light
using a digital
camera; covers
the whole workflow, including
choosing a camera, shooting
techniques,
ethics and law,
plus selling your
work.
TO
P H OTO G R A P H Y B O O K S
PHOTOGRAPHY, THE ART OF COMPOSITION,
BY BERT KRAGES.
How to develop your intuitive
sense of composition to create
better photos
and understand
perceived
images.
Also learn
composition in
photojournalism,
nature, landscape, sports
and still life photography.
Learn how to
help your students
expand their
knowledge and
abilities in the techniques, aesthetics,
and the way photography fits into a
greater world of
knowledge. The
how and why of
education is stressed rather than techniques.
www.focalpress.com.
DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY
BEFORE & AFTER MAKEOVERS,
BY JULIE ADAIR KING
How to turn disappointing photos
into super shots.
Some tips help you
fix images you can't
re-take, others
show you how to
correct settings.
www.wiley.com/go/makeovers.
212-532-7160
LOCATION LIGHTING SOLUTIONS
From hot, barren
deserts to crowded
city streets, learn
the secrets behind
capturing the best
locations shots.
More than 50 professional photo
shoots in fashion,
interiors, lifestyle,
architecture, and
beauty broken down and fully explained.
www.amphotobooks.com.
www.ifpo.net
Fully illustrated
with beautiful
color photographs each
showing the
camera settings
and other
details used to
create the lasting image.
www.wiley.com/compbooks
www.aperturephotographics.com.
www.allworth.com.
www.focalpress.com.
TEACHING PHOTOGRAPHY:
TOOLS FOR THE IMAGE EDUCATOR
BY GLENN RAND AND RICHARD ZAKIA.
DIGITAL WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY:
C APTURING BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES
BY GLEN JOHNSON.
RICK SAMMON'S
TRAVEL AND NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY
DIGITAL PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY AND LIGHTING:
TAKE MEMORABLE SHOTS EVERYTIME
BY
CATHERINE JAMIESON
AND
SEAN MCCORMICK
Discover the
skills you need to
move from an
experienced amateur to a professional portrait photographer. Explore
composition, exposure, natural and
studio light, props,
and backgrounds.
Study groups, pets and children.
Lessons on taking great pictures
of city life, closeups, interiors, landscapes, people,
seascapes, underwater scenes and
wildlife.
W.W. Norton & Company, Inc.
www.ricksammon.com
www.wiley.com/compbooks
PROFESSIONAL PORTRAITURE
BY ANNABEL WILLIAMSman
40 DIGITAL SLR TECHNIQUES,
BY
DARRELL TAN AND EULEE.
Learn to setup and care for
your SLR, select
the right lens,
and the expert
use of flash and
filters. Also how
to shoot at night,
underwater,
close-ups and understand metering.
www.wiley.com
COLOR CONFIDENCE 2ND EDITION
THE DIGITAL GUIDE TO COLOR MANAGEMENT
BY
TIM GREY.
Get the color
you want, every
time. Follow the
color workflow
from capture to
output. How to get
predictable color
from cameras,
monitors, scanners and printers.
w w w . s y b e x . c o m .212-532-7160
How to put people
at ease in front of
the camera, Studio
and location techniques, quick tips
to make more flattering portraits and
how to make
everyone you photograph feel like a
model.
www.silverpixelpress.com.
BEYOND PORTRAITURE,
CREATIVE PEOPLE PHOTOGRAPHY
BY
B RYAN PETERSON
Learn how to
approach potential subjects, put
them at ease, to
improve your creative results.
Learn to transform
them into something beyond ordinary portraiture.
www.amphotobooks.com.
23
IFPO PICTURE AWARDS
PROGRAM
PICTURE AWARDS PROGRAM
guaranteed publishing credits
Members can start or expand their publishing credits using IFPO's
unique "PICTURE AWARD" program.
Each photo submitted will be published in Today's Photographer
magazine on-line or subscriber edition. A handsome 5.5 inch x
8.5 inch
"Certificate of Publication Award"
will be issued for each qaulifying photo. To qualify:
❏ Include your Member#, name, address with each photo.
❏ Give each photo a name, title or caption. Technical info
is helpful.
❏ Each photo can be a color or B/W print or
transparency. No prints larger than 8.5 x 11 inches.
❏ A $15 service fee is required for each photo to
cover the cost of scanning for publication.
Photos to be returned to the member must be accompanied by a
suitable photo mailer with sufficient postage.
please copy as many of these forms as you need
PICTURE AWARD FORM
PICTURE AWARD FORM
Name, member# _____________________________________________
Name, member# _____________________________________________
Address ____________________________________________________
Address ____________________________________________________
City/State/Zip________________________________________________
City/State/Zip________________________________________________
Phone or fax ________________________________________________
Phone or fax ________________________________________________
Date:_________________________PHOTO #________ OF __________
Date:_________________________PHOTO #________ OF __________
Title (opt):___________________________________________________
Title (opt):___________________________________________________
Technical info (opt): __________________________________________
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
The photographs submitted are my own, and I hereby give permission to Today's Photographer to reproduce them. I agree that Today's Photographer bears no responsibility for entries without the service fee or
return mailer with postage. Model releases must be included where applicable.
$15 SERVICE FEE ENCLOSED for EACH PHOTO! ❏ Check, ❏ Money Order,
❏ Cash, ❏ Credit Card# ___________________________exp date ________
signature __________________________________________________________________________
signature __________________________________________________________________________
MAIL PHOTOS TO:
PICTURE AWARDS (IFPO)
PO Box 777 Lewisville NC 27023-0777
MAIL PHOTOS TO:
PICTURE AWARD FORM
PICTURE AWARD FORM
Name, member# _____________________________________________
Name, member# _____________________________________________
Address ____________________________________________________
Address ____________________________________________________
City/State/Zip________________________________________________
City/State/Zip________________________________________________
Phone or fax ________________________________________________
Phone or fax ________________________________________________
Date:_________________________PHOTO #________ OF __________
Date:_________________________PHOTO #________ OF __________
Title (opt): ___________________________________________________
Title (opt):___________________________________________________
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
$15 SERVICE FEE ENCLOSED for EACH PHOTO! ❏ Check,
❏ Money Order,
signature __________________________________________________________________________
signature __________________________________________________________________________
MAIL PHOTOS TO:
24
MAIL PHOTOS TO:
www.ifpo.net
MAKE YOUR AFFILIATION WORK FOR YOU!
IFPO RECOGNITION
C E RT I F I C AT E S
IFPO style (shown right) PRESS Program style
!
Cat#
CATEGORY
❏ ....573A ........Freelance Photographer
❏ ....573B ........Sports Photographer
❏ ....573C ........Concert Photographer
❏ ....573D ........Wedding Photographer
❏ ....573E.........Portrait Photographer
❏ ....573F.........Wildlife Photographer
❏ ....573G ........Nature Photographer
❏ ....573H ........Glamour Photographer
❏ ....573J..........Model Photographer
❏ ....573K ........Model Portfolio Photographer
❏ ....573L.........Nude Study Photographer
❏ ....573X ........OTHER (SPECIFY)
!
Cat#
CATEGORY
❏ ....574A ........News Photographer
❏ ....574B ........Photojournalist
❏ ....574C ........Concert Photographer
❏ ....574D ........Sports Photographer
❏ ....574E.........Entertainment Photographer
❏ ....574F.........Celebrity Photographer
❏ ....574G ........Police Photographer
❏ ....574H ........Investigative Photographer
❏ ....574J..........Correspondent Photographer
❏ ....574K ........Fire Photographer
❏ ....574L.........Press Photographer
❏ ....574X ........OTHER (SPECIFY)
$9.95 each or ANY 5 CERTIFICATES ABOVE #57XX for only $39.95
Be sure to give your name as you wish it to appear on the certificate(s).
IFPO members only! Give your 5-digit I.D. number when ordering.
$9.95 each
I FPO or Press Style
LETTERHEAD
LETTERHEAD MASTERS!
Custom Designed to
YOUR Specifications
Custom Designed & Personalized, ready to take to your printer, chose paper
stock, ink color at your printer. You get six originals of each set you order! Each
set is Professionally typeset and printed on laser-graphic paper at 600 dpi.
Embroidered
3" Patches
Multi Color for hats,
jackets, camera bags!
Item#
7021
7022
7023
Price
$9.95
$14.95
$19.95
Description
1 patch (3")
2 patches (3")
4 patches (3")
IFPO MEMBER STYLE
❏ 511A ..Member FREELANCE Photographer..$19.95 ea.
❏ 511B ..Member SPORTS Photographer.........$19.95 ea.
❏ 511C..Member CONCERT Photographer ......$19.95 ea.
❏ 511D..Member WEDDING Photographer .....$19.95 ea.
❏ 511E ..Member PORTRAIT Photographer ....$19.95 ea.
❏ 511F ..Member WILDLIFE Photographer......$19.95 ea.
❏ 511G..Member NATURE Photographer........$19.95 ea.
❏ 511H..Member GLAMOUR Photographer....$19.95 ea.
❏ 511J...Member MODEL CONSULTANT .......$19.95 ea.
Photographer....$19.95 ea.
❏ 511X ..Member
OTHER (SPECIFY)
❏ 51XX
PRESS PROGRAM STYLE
❏ 512A...NEWS Photographer .........................$19.95 ea.
❏ 512B...PHOTOJOURNALIST......................$19.95 ea.
❏ 512C ..CONCERT Photographer ...................$19.95 ea.
❏ 512D ..SPORTS Photographer......................$19.95 ea.
❏ 512E...ENTERTAINMENT Photographer ...$19.95 ea.
❏ 512F ...CELEBRITY Photographer ................$19.95 ea.
❏ 512G ..POLICE Photographer .......................$19.95 ea.
❏ 512H ..INVESTIGATIVE Photographer .......$19.95 ea.
❏ 512J ...CORRESPONDENT Photographer...$19.95 ea.
Photographer..............$19.95 ea.
❏ 512X...
OTHER (SPECIFY)
ANY 6 SETS ABOVE ...................$49.95 Tot.
✔ CHECK THE BOXES FOR SETS YOU ARE ORDERING
❏ 512XX ANY 6 SETS ABOVE ................$49.95 Tot.
✔ CHECK THE BOXES FOR SETS YOU ARE ORDERING
ORDER TOLL FREE 7 Days
• ORDER FORM on page 47
or use the
ORDER FORM on page 47
www.ifpo.net
FAX FREE:
Go to www.ifpo.net for Complete IFPO Programs and Catalog
25
TURN YOUR CAR INTO A
PRESSCAR
ASSIGNMENT CAP
PRESS
Dash Card
#1410C...$9.95
YOU CAN'T BE WITHOUT IT! The public and
event officials will instantly recognize your status ..
#809A .....1 cap .....$22.95
#809B .....2 caps ...$32.95
#809C .....3 caps ...$39.95
PRESS Cap: solid black cotton twill cap with braid.
One size fits all. One COLOR: B l a c k (with white
embroidered emblem) Order in quantity for family and
friends and save.
P R E S S P H OTO G R A P H E R S ’ S U R V I VA L G E A R
Order Form on P age 47 * Credit Card Orders Call FRE E 1-800-654-9557 7 Days
PRESS
Windshield Stickers
#781A - 2 for $9.95
adhere to inside of windshield
or window.
actual size:
3" x 3"
IFPO
Windshield Stickers
#791A - 2 for $9.95
adhere to inside of windshield
or window.
LEARN TO COVER:
•Sports
•Entertainment
•Concerts
• Conferences
•Politicals
•Breaking News
•Celebrities
•Fires
•Crimes
•Races
•Storm Chasing
HOW TO SUCCESSFULLY
ACQUIRE AND USE
PRESS
CREDENTIALS
143 page Workbook
plus
#210A - $39.95
actual size:
3" x 3"
26
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
Blue Reflectors
February Winner
©2006 Cinderella Morff IFPO, Lohman, MO
MORE WINNERS PAGE 29
Editorial Submission
CHECKLIST
❏
❏
USE THIS FORM to submit ARTICLES, PHOTOS, and TIPS to be considered for
publication in Today's Photographer. USE THIS FORM and follow these guidelines to
make sure your submission package is complete.
LOOK AT THE MAGAZINE!! When you look at examples of what is
actually published in the magazine, it's like looking at the test
answers before taking the test!!
HOW TO SUCCEED is what we are all about! How to make money,
gain access and get published. How did you get the celebrity to let
you get the picture. How did you get the model to pose for you. What
surprise barriers were you able to overcome? How did you get those
death defying pictures right from your car window?
INSPIRATION is the word our readers use most to describe the magazine and it's content! Have you had some success with your camera
or an idea that would inspire others?
SELDOM SHOOTERS: So you only picked up your camera once or
twice in the past few years, shot a lot of film for an afternoon or a
week, then let it get away from you. What was so important that
caused you to pick your camera up? Family reunion? Your kid's big
soccer game? Beach trip of a lifetime? Favorite group finally came to
town in concert? House down the street caught fire? 2 weeks in Yellowstone? Big celebration at work?
DIFFERENT DRUMMERS: Maybe you have a story with a different
slant — submit it. You may inspire us to expand our editorial range.
Consider and editorial submission even if you have never made a
one before. 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
❏
❏
❏
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. Do
you shoot part time or full time?
Name: ______________________________________________________________________________
this submission and make it AVAILABLE for publication in all future issues.
❏ Keep
HAVE inclosed a RETURN MAILER with adequate POSTAGE.
❏ IPlease
consider this submission for publication for the next ______ issues ONLY, then return it to me.
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
27
All’s Well That Ends Well
September, 2006
Jack,
CORRESPONDENCE CONTINUED FROM PAGE 6
Thanks for your rapid response. I'm really happy that your situation was resolved to your satisfaction. I'm also glad because we
Dear Vonda Blackburn, Editor:
have had a long relationship with that publisher and our experiYes, I am happy to report the use of my photos was resolved. I ence has been that they will do what is right.
received a check in the amount of $250. I did not receive a reply Now I think there may be even more value in publishing your
to my letter to the editor but I received a check from the publisher story without naming the publication, editor etc. It will illustrate
about a month later. The check was dated either September or that following up even at a much later date can pay off as it did for
October of 2005, the time when the photos were used, so I can you. I would also like to point out the loopholes in the "loose
only guess that the check was, somehow, misplaced. Possibly, arrangement" made only by email if you would agree to that. All
after receiving my letter, some effort was made to locate it and of this to be in an instructive and very positive presentation.
send it to me. In any event, I feel the outcome, though long As you probably already know we do NOT pay for the use of your
photos but you will certainly get photo credit, tear sheets for your
delayed, was fair and equitable.
Since my situation was resolved satisfactorily, possibly due to a portfolio etc. What do you think?
mix-up in billing or mailing, I don't see my particular situation Sincerely,
being of much value for use in an editorial feature. However, you Vonda Blackburn, Editor
THIS COULD HAPPEN TO YOU
are free to use as much of it as you like if you feel it has merit for
an article. Although my particular situation turned out satisfactorily, I still strongly believe that an editorial feature warning all
photographers of the potential pitfalls involved with selling his or
her work, and what a one might do to protect himself, would be a
valuable service to all IFPO members.
Thank you for taking an interest in my situation. If there is any
additional information you need, please do not hesitate to call or
write.
Sincerely,
Jack Lagomarsino, IFPO Member
Yes, I am all in favor of any article that would be of benefit to
other IFPO members. I have no doubts that your article will be, as
I have learned from reading the IFPO magazine, an instructive and
positive presentation. Please feel free to use whatever photos necessary to illustrate your story, as well as any correspondence I
have forwarded to you and/or the editor of the (unnamed) magazine. If I can be of any further help, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Jack Lagomarsino, IFPO Member
WEDDING
Photography
This 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.
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.
28
#380-3 - $139.95
(3 volume set on 1 VHS tape)
3 Volumes Includes:
• An actual wedding being photographed
• How to achieve quality lighting on location
• Posing the bride and groom at the wedding
• How to pose small and large family groups
• Ceremony photographs that must be taken
• Studio lighting and posing demonstrations
• Tips on how to operate a studio successfully
• An actual reception being photographed
• How to photograph cake cutting and groups
• Outdoor romantics with the bride and groom
• Studio portrait session with bride and groom
• Complete equipment guide for weddings
• Recommendations for forms and contracts
www.ifpo.net
2006 PHOTO CONTEST
M O N T H LY W I N N E R S
JUNE WINNER:
SUNFLOWER
TWINS.
© 2006 by
Teresita (Tess)
L. Sutter IFPO
San Francisco,
CA
JULY WINNER:
PROUD OF MY NAVY DAD.
© 2006 by Claudia Murray,
Jamestown, NC
AUGUST WINNER:
THE MOTHERLY CHILD LOVE.
© by Joseph O. Wedundwe IFPO Kampala, Uganda,
JANUARY WINNER: BUSHMAN AND OUTRIGGER.
© 2006 Michael A.Sutter IFPO, San Francisco, CA
Digital Nikon 5400
MARCH WINNER: THE SHOWOFF
© 2006 by Jack Lagomarsino IFPO , Milford, PA.
MORE WINNERS PAGE 37
www.ifpo.net
29
IFPO New Discoveries
MODEL CONSULTANTS
http://www.ifpo.net/discoveries
• 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
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:
AMATEUR MODELS
New “amateur” models discovered by
consultants have starred in major video productions, auditioned for prime time TV
shows, and participated in fashion, photography, and promotional assignments too
numerous to name.
Many photographers have used Model
Consulting as a springboard to launch successful careers in model portfolio and video
production businesses. Many consultants
tographers to produce their portfolios in use the program to make it easy to attract
order that they may promote themselves models for use in their other photography
and pursue a career development program. interests and never list their models on the
IFPO serves more than 100,000 photogra- IFPO New Discoveries internet site. You
phers and models in 131 countries around can use the program to further any of your
business or hobby interests.
the world.
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 Inter- ALL THE MODELS YOU NEED
net Site.
Hundreds of Consultants since 1984 have
Photographers often need models in their proven and refined the program. It works.
regular work, and models always need phoFreelance 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 easy,
complete, instructions to get started
making money with
or without a studio.
30
for CASH
FULL TIME or PART TIME
at HOME - STUDIO
or ON-LOCATION
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!
WHY CONSULTING?
WHAT IS
MODEL CONSULTING?
BE YOUR OWN BOSS
SHOOT GLAMOUR PHOTOS
BENEFITS TO MODELS
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
JOIN OR
UPGRADE
NOW...
HOW TO MAKE MONEY
these photos taken and published!
IFPO New Discoveries models annual
dues are only $40.
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
development of the model’s portfolio.
form.
Consultants have developed “packages”
$30.00 for each model RENEWAL! Each
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. Consultants have reported income as high as $427
with renewal form!
$$$$$ 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
money ($20 for one photo; $50 for three) SOLVES AN OLD PROBLEM
Your New Discoveries Model Consultant
and KEEP 50% for yourself! (See the
Membership does NOT require you t o
Operating Manual.)
recruit a single model EVER!
New Discoveries Models Pay You Directly:
Many IFPO photographers join the ConIFPO suggests that each new model prosultant 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. Rememskeptical of the photographer’s intentions.
ber New Discoveries are eager to have
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.
IFPO NEW DISCOVERIES MODEL CONSULTING ENROLLMENT COUPON ( Available to IFPO Members only)
5 Digit IFPO Member #___________ or enclose dues.
_____________________________________________
name
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
address
_____________________________________________
city/st/zip
_____________________________________________
phone
FAX
_____________________________________________
email
URL
Use your Check, Money Order, OR Credit Card as follows:
❏ 905A.....Full Model Consultant Membership
❏ USA FIRST CLASS MAIL SHIPPING
______________________________________________________
signed
date
MAIL THIS COUPON TO: IFPO ORDER DEPT.
PO BOX 777, Lewisville, NC 27023-0777
www.ifpo.net
$ 9.00
(foreign shipping use instructions on page 47)
TOTAL PAYMENT ENCLOSED
expiration date
$69.00
(The $69 fee includes a $10 initiation fee for setting up your
Consultant’s account and a $59 permanent Consultant Membership Dues) Your Consultant’s Kit contains: 1 Badge/W a l l e t
ID card, 1 Wallet ID Card and laminating materials, Consultant’s Certificate, Consultant’s Operating Instructions and
the following master forms: Model Interview Form (F164),
Model Portfolio Contract (F165), Model Portfolio Checklist
(F163) and Model Release (F191). You also get IFPO New Discoveries Enrollment Forms, Renewal Forms, and Internet
Listing Releases.
______
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)
31
introducing:
MAX-SET
printed on the finest "geopaper"
high quality credentials bond.
MAX-SET order form
(or use the order form on page 47)
IFPO Member# __________________ or enclose dues (see page 17 for membership information)
name __________________________________________________________________________________
address _______________________________________________________________________________
city/st/zip ______________________________________________________________________________
IFPO Credentials are proven to solve the "credibility" and
"trust" problems often encountered by freelance photographers.
These credentials set your subject's mind at ease and allow you
to get the shots you want. Your name and member number are
professionally typeset on each credential. Do-it-yourself laminating materials with easy to follow instructions are included
so you can apply your photo and finish them yourself. Each set
includes 1 Passport Style Credential, 1 Badge I.D. and 1 Wallet
I.D. An introductory letter of certification is included to complete the package. 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.
Photographer ....$39.95 ea.
❏ 799X....Member
4 LINES OF CUSTOM INFORMATION CAN BE PLACED ON YOUR MAX-SET CREDENTIALS:
Line 1
_______________________________________________________________________________
Line 2
_______________________________________________________________________________
Line 3
_______________________________________________________________________________
badge I.D.
Member#
87244
signature
John Q. Smith
P.O. Box 8347
Your city, NJ 08231 USA
724-777-5555
FREELANCE
signature
Line 4
_______________________________________________________________________________
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
International Freelance
Photographers Organization
BEARER CERTIFICATE
and whose signature and photo appear below,
is a correspondent photographer on assignment
for Today's Photographer magazine. This photographer will be covering events of national
and local interest including concerts, conventions, breaking news, sports and special programs. Ameri can Image Pre ss respectf ull y
requests that the bearer be granted permission
to wo rk as a Press P ho tog rap her in yo ur
domain. While in this capacity, the bearer will
comply with all existing federal, state and local
regulations.
Wallet I.D.
John Q. Smith
P.O. Box 8347
724-777-5555
Member# 87244
FREELANCE
Member#
87244
ADD USA SHIPPING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.00
(foreign shipping use the table on page 47)
John Q. Smith
TOTAL ENCLOSED
PLACE
PHOTO
HERE
Use Check,
Money Order,
Or Credit Card:
signature
expiration date
signature____________________________________________________________________
credit cards: CALL F R E E
32
P.O. Box 8347
724-777-5555
1-800-654-9557 or fax 1-800-283-5989
FREELANCE
www.ifpo.net
INTERNET NETWORKING SAVES ADVERTISING COSTS
... AND ATTRACTS MODELS
By Dennis Hodges IFPO, Kansas City, Missouri
Feature Model: Tonia
The internet and use of computers have literally changed the way
the world thinks and does business,
especially in the world of photography. As an IFPO photographer and
Model Consultant since 1988 one
thing has not changed ... models
can be found almost anywhere
there is a client base of support. In
the old days we typed models in
categories such as runway, editorial, catalog, print, tea room, body
parts, trade show, convention, and
even voice models. They built
their portfolios from such assignments to promote themselves in the
future. Now we are seeing web
models emerging. Web models are
basically the same types of freelance models but they are promoting themselves via the internet on
model web hosting sites which anyone
can access instantly.
Fellow photographer Robert
Grantham, owner of Vincent Photography in Kansas City, and I decided
to see if we could take the above
information to create the Kansas City
Model Networking Event that would
attract models and photographers. The
first thing we did was to identify a
location which was a “for lease” space
in the Indian Springs Shopping Mall
in Kansas City. The mall allowed us
to use over fifty thousand square feet
of space. Our association with
Today’s Photographer Magazine and
Vincent Photography gave us the
creditability we needed to negotiate
with the mall for such an event. Next
we emailed web models and photographers on a few of those web hosting
sites in to notify them of our upcom-
ing event. The responses for acceptance were phenomenal.
To make the event as professional as possible we invited a range of
companies that are interrelated to
photography and the modeling
industry to answer questions. Most
event promoters charge outside
vendors to participate in their
shows. We decided to let everyone
in free to test our business plan and
to bring more people into the show.
Our reasoning was that if the event
turned out to be successful, everyone including the the promoters
would get a lot of word of mouth
advertising through these businesses and vendors. Furthermore, this
test was only to see if we could
really create a popular event
through networking via the internet.
Making a profit could wait for another
day.
Companies that attended were
mostly local including: Vincent Phot o g r a p h y , Elvis II Entertainment
U S A , Photographx Unlimited, J
Miller Summers Commercial Photography, Tony’s Modeling Agency from
St. Louis, Ultimate Fitness, Costumes
Continued on page 44
MODEL NETWORKING BRINGS IN MODELS ... PLUS MANY OTHER RELATED BUSINESSES
PHOTOS BY
DENNIS HODGES IFPO
© 2007
TONIA AND ELVIS II
(ABOVE).
L- R BELOW: TONIA
PREPARING FOR THE
SHOOT. LAUREN IN
ACTION. RAYLEE, MANAGER FROM ULTIMATE
FITNESS REPRESENTS
HER BUSINESS.
www.ifpo.net
33
FREELANCE PHOTOGRAPHER’S ASSIGNMENT BANK on the INTERNET
GET ASSIGNMENTS or SELL PHOTOS you already have!
Editors and Photo Buyers Find You!
Assignment and Picture Editors and other Photo Buyers have
DIRECT and INSTANT INTERNET access to this vital information from ANYWHERE in the WORLD!
Photo buyers and Editors can search the assignment banks by:
COUNTRY, STATE or PROVINCE, CITY or PHOTOGRAPHERS’ SPECIALTY. Check it out at:
http://www.ifpo.net/assignment.html
If you’re on it, Assignment and Picture Editors can find you for the dream assignments you’ve been looking for! Registrations are accepted on a FIRST
COME, FIRST SERVE basis!
LIST YOUR SPECIALTIES:
YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION
name
1. ____________________
2. ____________________
# I.D.
studio or business name (optional)
3. ____________________
address
4. ____________________
city, state, zip code, country
5. ____________________
6. ____________________
fax (optional)
phone
home page URL (optional)
email address(optional)
Credit Card Orders: when we receive your registration form, 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 Data Bank information is ON-LINE. Your first partial month is FREE! Minimum 12-month 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 registration form, enclose a
check or money order for the amount of the set-up fee PLUS 119.40, the first
twelve months of the monthly fee. You will then be billed at 12 month intervals.
I agree to the above terms and conditions. I enclose my fees as follows:
#ADB21, $10 per SPECIALTY set-up fee ___ . ___ and monthly fee: $9.95
#ADB31, 10 SPECIALTIES, set-up fee
$49.00
and monthly fee: $9.95
signature
TOLL FREE:
ON-LINE:
or MAIL TO:
34
expiration date
7. ____________________
8. ____________________
9. ____________________
10.____________________
11. ____________________
12.____________________
13.____________________
14.____________________
15.____________________
Choose from these
Specialties or Name
Your Own!
All Assignments
Animals
Breaking News
Celebrity
Child
Crime
Commercial
Concert
Convention
Digital Imaging
Education
Entertainment
Environmental
Expedition
Fashion
Fire
Glamour
Group
Insurance
Landscape
Livestock
Model
Motor Sports
Nature
Outdoor
Pet
Photo Restoration
Portrait
Press
Product
Public Relations
Real Estate
Scenic
Sports
Storm Chasing
Travel
Wedding
Wildlife
World News
1-800-654-9557 (CREDIT CARDS ONLY!) or BY FAX: 1-800-283-5989
http://www.ifpo.net/feelance.html
A.D.B. PO Box 777, Lewisville NC 27023-0777
www.ifpo.net
PROFESSIONALPHOTOGRAPHYTECHNIQUES
3VV1
techniques
techniques
2
professional
TRAVEL
ACTION
techniques
7
LIGHTING
techniques
3
techniques
5
4
professional
HOW TO GET
PRESS
ASSIGNMENTS
SIMPLE
SPECIAL EFFECTS
3VV6
professional
professional
PRESS+
GET
PUBLISHED
3VV5
3VV4
professional
professional
GLAMOUR
+FIGURE
1
3VV3
3VV2
professional
SPECIAL
EFFECTS
techniques
6
DIGITAL IMAGING
techniques
professional
SPECIAL
LIGHTING
8
Professional
Photography
Techniques
techniques
Visions in View Series
each
$39.95
or
$199.95 - 3VVX
for the entire 8 volume set
3VV7
(3VV1 thru 3VV8)
3VV8
PROFESSIONAL PORTRAIT TECHNIQUES
3PS1
professional
portrait
3PS2
professional
portrait
MARKETING
OPPORTUNITIES
1
techniques
2
3PS3
professional
portrait
MAKING
THE SALE 3
techniques
3PS5
professional
portrait
3PS4
professional
portrait
SHARPENING
IMAGE IS
SELLING
Your SKILLS
4
ONE STEP
AHEAD
EVERYTHING
PORTRAITS
techniques
3PS6
professional
portrait
5
TO THE HEART
techniques
techniques
6
professional
portrait
Professional Portrait
7
Techniques
professional
PORTRAIT
TECHNIQUES
WINNING
IMAGE
techniques
techniques
8
techniques
Portraits of Success Series
each
$39.95
or
$199.95 - 3PSX
for the entire 8 volume set
(3PS1 thru 3PS8)
3PS7
www.ifpo.net
3PS8
35
MONTHLY PHOTO CONTEST
Winners Every Month!
Entries must be postmarked by the last day of each contest
month.Late entries will be judged in the following month.
HOW TO ENTER
CONTEST RULES:
1. $6 ENTRY FEE for EACH photo entered must be included.
2. ENTRY FORM (or the same information) must accompany
each entry.
3. PRINTS or SLIDES: (color or B/W) not larger than 8.5 x 11
inches. Do not submit original negatives Please title, caption
and give technical data if possible.
4. INCLUDE RETURN photo mailer with correct postage if you
want your entries returned.
MONTHLY WINNERS
will be judged for content and quality by a panel of Today’s Photographer editors and art directors. All decisions will be final.
Monthly winners are eligible for the Grand Prize.
GRAND PRIZE WINNERS
for each annual Contest will be announced on March 15, of the
following year and will be published in Today’s Photographer.
For example, the 2005 Contest winners will be announced March
15, 2006. Monthly winners will be announced in each issue during the year.
ENTRIES FOR the Annual Grand Prize must be postmarked no
later than December 31st of the contest year.
Returns: Pictures should be accompanied by a stamped and
addressed return mailer. OR a $7 return shipping/handling fee.
Because we know your photos are important to you, every effort
within reason will be made to return the photographs. However,
Today’s Photographer will not be responsible for any damaged or
lost submissions. Entries received without a return mailer plus
adequate postage OR a $7 return handling fee WILL NOT be
returned.
Model releases must be included and signed if applicable.
All entries are eligible for publication in Today’s Photographer
Entry Fees are non-refundable.
Photos without entry fees or return postage and packaging
become will not be returned.
*The Annual Grand Prize winner will receive $200 in cash and be published
in Today’s Photographer magazine. Each MONTHLY WINNER will receive
$25 in cash. Winners and honorable mentions will be announced. All monthly winners and honorable mentions will become eligible to compete for the
MONTH
CONTEST THEME
JANUARY
ANYTHING OUTDOORS
FEBRUARY
PEOPLE UP CLOSE
MARCH
ANYTHING GOES (ALL SUBJECTS)
APRIL
FLOWERS UP CLOSE
MAY
YOUR BEST SHOT: ALL SUBJECTS
JUNE
JULY
AUGUST
AT THE BEACH: SWIMSUITS & MORE
SEPTEMBER
FLOWERS UP CLOSE
OCTOBER
NOVEMBER
DECEMBER . . . . . . . . . . YOUR BEST SHOT: ALL SUBJECTS
CONTEST ENTRY
Name, member# _____________________________________________
Address ____________________________________________________
City/State/Zip________________________________________________
Phone or fax ________________________________________________
ENTRY MONTH:__________________ENTRY THEME ______________
Title (opt):___________________________________________________
______________________________________________
The photographs submitted are my own, and I hereby give permission to Today's Photographer to reproduce them. I agree that
Today's Photographer bears no responsibility for entries without the service fee or return mailer with postage. Model releases must
be included where applicable.
❏ $6 ENTRY FEE ENCLOSED for EACH PHOTO! Please enter them in the
regular MONTHLY CONTEST AWARDS ONLY!
❏ Also consider this photo for the Picture Award Program
I ENCLOSE an additional $15 for EACH PHOTO. (see page 50)
❏ Check/M.O./Cash, ❏ Card# ______________________exp date __________
signature __________________________________________________________________________
MAIL PHOTOS TO:
PHOTO CONTEST
PO Box 777
CONTEST ENTRY
CONTEST ENTRY FORM
Name, member# _____________________________________________
Name, member# _____________________________________________
Address ____________________________________________________
Address ____________________________________________________
City/State/Zip________________________________________________
City/State/Zip________________________________________________
Phone or fax ________________________________________________
Title (opt): ___________________________________________________
Phone or fax ________________________________________________
Title (opt):___________________________________________________
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
❏ Check/M.O./Cash, ❏ Card# ______________________exp date __________
❏ Check/M.O./Cash, ❏ Card# ______________________exp date
signature __________________________________________________________________________
signature __________________________________________________________________________
MAIL PHOTOS TO:
36
PHOTO CONTEST
PO Box 777
MAIL PHOTOS TO:
PHOTO CONTEST
PO Box 777
www.ifpo.net
2006 PHOTO CONTEST WINNERS
SEPTEMBER WINNER
YELLOW CACTACEAE: APPLE CACTUS
© 2006 by R. N. Maceyras IFPO, Coral Gables, FL.
APRIL WINNER
BIG RED FLOWER.
©2006 by Frank Randolph IFPO, Edgewood, NM.
MORE WINNERS ON PAGE 48
DECEMBER WINNER
THE COLOR OF AUTUMN
© 2006 by Charles Andrisano IFPO, Brooklyn, NY.
OCTOBER
WINNER
WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING AT?
© 2006
Cinderella Morff IFPO
Lohman, Missouri
NOVEMBER WINNER
SCRUBBED BY THE WINDS OF TIME
© 2006 by Ronald L Corbett, IFPO
Melissa, Texas
www.ifpo.net
MAY WINNER:
BANANA RICE TERRACES IN THE PHILIPPINES: 8TH WONDER OF THE WORLD
© 2006 by Teresita “Tess” L. Sutter IFPO, San Francisco, CA
37
IFPO ANNOUNCES
MASTER PHOTOGRAPHER PLATINUM PORTFOLIO PROGRAM
Program
You will get:
1 .T O U G H C r e d e n t i a l s
for T O U G H T i m e s .
Wallet I.D.
2 .BACK-UP AND SUPPORT IN WRITING.
Badge ID
3 .I N S T A N T I N T E R N E T
V E R I F I C A T I O N 24-7.
PLUS
4 .MORE PUBLISHING
OPTIONS.
Passport ID
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO
ASSEMBLE AND USE (After signing and placing your photo.)
Y E S. Sign me up as a
name _____________________________________
ISSUING INFO:
address ____________________________________ Nationality: ______________
city/st/zip __________________________________ Sex: ____________________
phone/fax __________________________________ Place of birth:_____________
Date of birth:_____________
email/U.R.L.________________________________
A
Not yet published
AA
Publishing pending in: __________________________
AAA
Published once in: _____________________________
❐
❐
❐
❐
1. ___________________________________________
2. ___________________________________________
3. ___________________________________________
Cat#
❏
Price ea.
Description
$89.00
Credentials
HDO1
Includes:
• Homeland Defender Passport
• Homeland Defender Badge Card I.D.
• Homeland Defender Wallet I.D.
• Homeland Defender Official Letter Certifiying
your assignment for American Image Press.
• Homeland Defender Internet Verification
• Complete assembly instructions, laminating materials and badge clip.
• Homeland Defender Assignment Request Form
and How to Use Your Press Credentials Instruc-
❏
❏
I agree to comply with the professional Code of
Ethics which will be included with my credentials.
$9.00
USA Shipping. First Class Mail
(foreign shipping use the instructions on page 47)
expiration date
signature _________________________________________________________________
Credit Card orders phone: 1-800-654-9557
Fax 1-800-283-5989
,
P.O.Box 777, Lewisville NC
27023-0777 USA
For Information call 336-945-9867
MAIL ORDERS:
38
In a landmark move, IFPO has responded to member suggestions to completely revise and update the Master Photographer Program. "First unveiled in 2001, it was overdue
to be updated," according to Vonda Blackburn, an IFPO
Founding Director. "In addition to suggestions from IFPO
members, we have incorporated many of the most successful items from other programs into the all new Platinum
Master Credentials," she continued. "The Platinum program
is designed to elevate our Master Members to a whole new
level of prestige."
IFPO members who have been active for more than 10
years or those who have been published 5 or more times are
qualified to participate in the all new IFPO Master Photographer Platinum Portfolio Program. Others who can offer
different validating criteria may also apply.
The new distinguished Master Logo appears throughout
the credentials. Complete universal issuing information has
been added, which is extremely valuable when credentials
are being scrutinized for every piece of validating information. Nationality, sex, height, hair and eye color, date and
place of birth add verifiable information can be checked
against other identification such as a driver's license or
passport. Classification is 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. Images of the new credentials will not be
shown for security reasons. However, satisfaction upon
arrival is guaranteed or a full refund will be issued.
Master Photographers will be assigned a verification code
printed on the face of all the credentials. This code can be
used to verify members’ status in the Platinum Master Photographer program by anyone 24 hours a day every day
from anywhere in the world. Also, now you can go online
and update your own Platinum Master Photographer record.
You can change your mailing address, add an email address
or change other contact information in seconds -- as often
as you wish. You can also add publishing credits and
assignments frequently without having to call the American
Image office.
The Platinum Master Photographer Portfolio has been
divided into two parts to give IFPO members more options.
The Platinum Master Diploma Portfolio (item #PMA)
includes an Accredited Master Photographer Diploma and
Charter, each signed by two founding directors and printed
on 8 1/2 x 11" parchment paper, embellished with the new
Master Photographer logo presented in a fully padded
leather textured case. A laminated wallet size replica of the
Master Diploma is also included.
The Platinum Master Photographer Credentials Portfolio
(item #PMB) includes the Passport, Badge and Clip, Wallet
Card, Arm Band, High Security Interactive Internet Verification and Master Photographer 3" Embroidered Patch. The
credentials are issued for 3 years which is very important. It
www.ifpo.net
ORDER FORM
PMA
Platinum Master Diploma Portfolio.... $99.00
1.A - Accredited Master Photographer Diploma.
2.A - Charter for Accredit Master Photographers
3.A - Fully Paded Leather Textured Diploma Case
4.A - Laminated Wallet Replica of Diploma
PMB
Platinum Master Credentials Portfolio...$99.00
5.B - Platinum Master Universal Passport
6.B - Platinum Master Universal Badge and Clip
7.B - Platinum Master Universal Wallet Card
8.B - Platinum Master Universal Arm Band
9.B - High Security Interactive Internet Verification
10.B - Master Photographer 3’ Embroidered Patch
PMF
Platinum Master FULL PORTFOLIO .... $198.00
(Includes PMA & PMB All Items 1.A - 10.B)
SHIPPING USA/Can/Mex. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.00
($19 foreign shipping)
TOTAL ENCLOSED
C A L L FR E E 1 - 8 0 0 -6 5 4 - 9 5 5 7
Mail check or money order to: IFPO-PM
PO Box 777,
Lewisville, NC 27023
name ___________________________________________________________________
address _________________________________________________________________
city/st/zip ________________________________________________________________
To use your credit card:
CALL 1-800-654-9557 or fax: 1-800-283-5989
phone/fax ________________________________________________________________
since 1984
email/U.R.L. ____________________________________________________________________
PO BOX 777, Lewisville NC 27023
(336) 945-9867 • FAX (336) 945-3711,
www.ifpo.net
Nationality:___________________________ Sex: ____________________
Place of birth: __________________ Date of birth: ___________________
Date of birth: __________________________________________________
Height: _____________ Hair Color: ________ Eye Color: ____________
ORDER by CREDIT CARD, check or money order
A
Not yet published
AA
Publishing pending
AAA
Published once in
AAAA Published frequently card
❐
❐
❐
❐
❏ Visa, ❏ Mastercard, ❏ American Express, ❏ Optima
exp. date
allows Master Photographers to keep
their photos up to date and receive a
complete new set of credentials with
each renewal.The renewal fee at the
end of 3 years is usually one-half of
www.ifpo.net
the original price.
The Platinum Master FULL Portfolio (item #PMF) includes all items listed in the Platinum Master Diploma
P o r t f o l i o and the Platinum Master
signature
Photographer Credentials Portfolio.
For qualifying or other information
please call 336-945-9867 or email:
homeoffice@ainewsservice.net . !
39
IFPO Member Wins
Award of Distinction
The Videographer Awards 2006
How to Start Your Own
HOW TO START
Your Own
MODEL
PORTFOLIO
Business
#205A
A step-by-step guide to start or expand a
model portfolio business immediately anywhere with equipment you presently own.
• Learn how to make $100-$800 the
very first month.
• Learn how and why models will pay
you to shoot them.
• Acquire techniques for meeting beautiful models.
• Master shooting figure portfolios.
• Discover 35 shooting locations that
are available everywhere.
• Learn the secrets of interviewing your
model, gaining her confidence and
planning an exciting portfolio with
her.
Pricing guides plus five complete sample
portfolio packages, composites plus tips
for equipment, lighting, props, checklists,
invoice, interview forms and contracts are
all there.
Illustrated.
Fully illustrated poses: 59 standing or walking;
32 kneeling and 10 sitting.
Each pose can be executed without a single
prop or piece of furniture.
Every pose can be performed in any setting -home, studio or location.
Poses are suitable for glamour, fashion, advertising, figure and more.
The poses are specially designed to assist in
creating a model portfolio.
Use this guide to instruct your model before you
shoot or use it to conduct a workshop for several
models. Models can study and practice these
poses on their own using a mirror, then execute
them for you during the shooting session.
101
MODEL
POSES
fully illustrated
#206A
How To Start Your Own
IFPO salutes member Jimmie L. James
for his Award of Distinction in The Videographer Awards 2006. His documentary,
OG’s Refusing to Give Up and Stop the
V i o l e n c e, is an effort to stop gang violence. The solutions include educating
parents and children. Also. to inform the
public of the reality of violence in the
streets
The Videographer Awards is an international organization that helps set the standards for the video production industry.
Awards go to projects that clearly exceed
industry standards.
There were 2327 entries in 2006 from
the USA and several foreign countries. !
Glamour & Boudior Photography
MADE EASY
By Chuck and Bev Hemstreet
HOW TO
Create & VHS
or
Market DVD
Glamour
Videos Vol. 1
Learn to produce exciting
glamour videos that will
dazzle and delight your
customers. 12 Poin t
Marketing Plan assures
your success. 45 min.
• in your own home
• with your own gear
• in your spare time
Vol 1 #3CH8
$39.95
By Chuck and Bev Hemstreet
#207A
3 BOOK BUNDLE
40
CASH IN on the booming boudoir
and intimate portraiture business.
Start a profitable income by using
the techniques and ideas in this
manual.
Learn everything from finding
your first client to building a thriving business! You will discover
how to start now — with the equipment you already own. Learn lighting methods and to create sets
that work anywhere.
You get proven marketing ideas,
p r icin g gu id e lin es , ch ec klis t s,
interview forms plus:
• 4 Miracle Props
• 11 Quick Changes
• 7 Intimate Changes
• 17 Questions you "Must Ask"
• 30 Minute Shooting Checklist
• How to Get Your Subjects Talking About You.
(205A, 206A, 207A)
#207AX - $64.95
Boudoir Photography
Made Easy! #3CH1 -
$39.95. Soft and sensuous
... hot and sultry. Includes
tips on:• Equipment • Lighting Techniques • Flattering
Poses and Costumes •
Inexpensive Sets. 60 min.
Glamour Photography
Country Style. #3CH2
- $39.95. Glamour photography ON LOCATION.
Lovely young women in a
variety of natural and rustic settings. Topics include: • Fill Flash & Reflector
Fill • Dramatic & Corrective Posing • Location
Shooting • Natural Lighting. 60 min
#3CH3 - $39.95 Boudoir Photography Shadows & Reflections. Learn to create intimate,
provocative images that will be cherished for a lifetime. (Valuable companion to Vol. 1.) • Posing •
Set Design • Dramatic Lighting. 60 min.
3 Vol Set: #3CHX $99.95. 3 hrs.
Specify VHS or DVD
www.ifpo.net
IFPO Plans 25 Anniversary
Silver Jubilee Celebration
Founded in 1984, IFPO is rapidly
approaching its 25th Anniversary in January 2009. Beginning in early 2007
planning will begin for ways to commemorate our quarter century of service.
As those plans evolve, it’s again time
to ask for feedback from the current
membership. How do we mark the first
25 years? What is the course to set for
the next quarter century? How do we
expand membership?
Expanding the membership is the
biggest challenge. In the 1980’s (before
everyone went online for everything)
photographers read photography magazines for all their needs. IFPO membership ads appeared in those magazines
and new members were easy to attract.
Not so anymore. At least 2 of the major
titles have folded and most of the others
have fewer readers. So getting our membership message out is much more difficult now.
We need your help! The strength of
any organization is in its numbers and
efforts for growth and development. We
are asking each member to do three
things to insure that the next 25 years are
as successful as the first 25.
1) If you have a website, put a banner or
link to the IFPO website. Go to:
Freelance
LIGHTING: six lighting arrangements for portrait or glamour, six ways to use flash and
calculate flash exposures, flash mistakes to
avoid.
DARKROOM: 22 steps to great black and
white proof sheets, 28 steps to black and
white enlargements, color kits for home processing and chemicals for color processing.
EQUIPMENT: cameras, lenses, filters, accessories and more.
FILM: black and white negative films, black
and white reversal films, color negative films,
color reversal films.
EXPOSURE: how a light meter works, reading reflected light and incidence light, spot
meters, built-in meters, hard to meter situations, reciprocity, close-up exposures.
PLUS: complete technical glossary.
Use diagrams to shoot portrait, glamour
and other photography with professional
results. Learn to use lighting elements that
you can find around your home including
windowlight, sunlight, easy to make reflectors, and flash.
•
•
•
•
15 diagrams for indoor direct lighting.
18 diagrams illustrate using sunlight.
26 diagrams for bounce light indoors.
21 diagrams illustrate special arrangements for glamour and portrait lighting.
http://www.ifpo.net/ifpobanner.gif to
grab a banner.
2) Make it your goal to enroll 2 new
members at a special low, low lifetime membership fee of only $45. How
Send them in with your membership Freelance Photograply
number and name so we give you
Works
credit and honor that fee.
Everything you need to know to start
3) Make other suggestion for enrolling
making money in
PORTRAIT, WEDDING, COMMERCIAL,
new members. Send to:
GROUP, PRESS, STOCK, ART and
ifpo@ainewsservice.net
GLAMOUR photography. Learn how to
The interest level and feedback from find prospective clients in your own
IFPO members has always been the neighborhood PLUS pricing schemes for
WEDDING, COMMERCIAL,
major contributing factor to the growth PORTRAIT,
GROUP, PRESS, STOCK, and GLAMand success of the IFPO. The members OUR photography. Includes B/W, color
have always steered the course by asking pricing guides plus package-pricing and
for specific services; the directors have pricing to publishers.
always listened and complied.
$24.95 each or
Because IFPO is member driven, it is
more important than ever to attract new
(201A, 202A, 203A)
members. It’s the combination of experi #203X - $59.95
ence and new blood that provides the
fresh ideas that keep IFPO strong and
viable. New members who want to make
money with their camera today guarantee that IFPO will be here tomorrow. !
3 BOOK BUNDLE
www.ifpo.net
41
IFPO
Credentials for Every Occasion
The IFPO Flex System includes:
! Black Continental Leather Case With Gold Embossed IFPO Seal
! Gold Seal of Achievement Statement — upper card
!
Six Personalized ID Achievement Cards
Specialty Cards to “fit” any assignment
• Member Freelance Photographer
• Glamour Photographer
• News/Photojournalist
• Sports Photographer
• Investigative Photographer
• Celebrity Photographer
The 750A Flex System of Merit and Achievement presents
a flexible image and offers a level of recognition “heads
above” most programs offered by IFPO. The handsome
Black Leather Presentation Case enhanced with the official
IFPO Gold Seal doubles as storage and presentation case.
LIFETIME RECOGNITION
PROGRAM!
The IFPO Merit and Achievement Program
• Establishes the criteria for
merit and recognizes the
achievement of IFPO
photographers based upon
consistent adherence to
strict IFPO standards and
by laws without incident.
• Awards marks of excellence
for service and IFPO
activity.
• Is impressively marked with
the prestigious IPFO Gold
Seal— the official sign of
achievement used only for
this program
Complete
IFPO
plus $9 S&H
CREDIT CARD ORDERS CALL FREE 1-800-654-9557
TO ORDER: MAIL, FAX and C.O.D. Orders use Order Form on page 47.
42 Today’s Photographer
www.ifpo.net
YOU CAN BE AN
LIFETIME
THE ADVANTAGE
HOW IT WORKS
An IFPO Distributorship is an exceptional
opportunity for IFPO members to achieve success and make money by taking advantage of the
millions of dollars and 15 years of research that
have gone into developing the IFPO / Today's
Photographer Magazine Concept. The modest
distributor's fee gives you the value of MILLIONS of dollars that have been invested in 15
years of advertising IFPO’s dependability, quality and services.
Today's Photographer Magazine and its associated products gets more exposure than any
other photography magazine. It is advertised regularly in display space advertising in Popular
Photography, Photographic, Outdoor Photographer, American Photographer and Shutterbug. As
a distributor, you get the direct benefit of this
advertising.
Today's Photographer is sold on Newsstands
throughout the United States, Canada, and
around the world.
IFPO is recognized in more than 140 countries on all continents of the world and has more
than 67,000 members. Today's Photographer
Magazine is currently being distributed to more
than 80,000 photography enthusiasts 4 times a
year.
Typically, distributorships or franchises that
give a distributor this kind of exposure, promotion and value are priced from $10,000.00 to
$150,000.00.
1. DISTRIBUTOR DISCOUNT: You are entitled to order products and services from a current issue of Today's Photographer at a only
50% of the listed standard price. For example:
multiply list prices by 0.5 (a $68 membership
would be $34.00). Half of $39.95 for example,
would be $19.98 (rounded off to the nearest
cent).
YOU CAN:
•You can start a new business and coast in the
wake of the IFPO flagship. Let its research,
product development, name recognition and dollars spent on advertising make money for you.
Let IFPO's rapid success plan turn into financial
growth for you.
•You can reap the profits from more than 2.5 million dollars already spent on advertising in all the
major photography and video magazines. Let
these IFPO advertising dollars work for you and
your business by building name recognition for
the IFPO products and programs that you sell.
•You can offer IFPO products and programs to
your clients without spending a penny for market
research or product development. IFPO is constantly upgrading its products and services to
maintain its leadership position in the international marketplace.
•You can guarantee satisfaction for each product
and program you offer. That customer satisfaction is backed up by IFPO and is a vital part of
the IFPO success story.
_________________
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
http://www.ifpo.net/dfaq
2. QUANTITIES AND SHIPMENTS: Order in
any quantity. IFPO will ship to you or your customer direct. No minimums or quotas.
3. EXCLUSIONS: You CANNOT apply your
distributor's discount to: USA or Foreign shipping • Workshop programs • Quantity discount
packages such as 3R0X, 3VVX, item numbers
containing “X”, or special offers with expiration
dates • Classified and display a dvertising •
Items in out-of-date issues may no longer be
valid • Items not sold by IFPO/American Image
are excluded. Items not sold in Today’s Photographer magazine are excluded.
MAKE MONEY:
•A distributor could sell only 2 videos a week
and net up to $2000.00 a year. He could build
his business up to 200 videos a week and be
pulling in potentially $200,000.00 per year.
•A distributor could set up a network of 100
Model Consultants "talent scouts" in an area.
He would make nearly $15,000 just on the
model consultant kits and IFPO memberships,
then would make more on the videos, forms,
books and other items that consultants frequently buy.
•A distributor could sell to schools and educational institutions. IFPO's instructional videos
are very popular with schools of all kinds
(Junior Highs, High Schools, Colleges, Trade
Schools, etc.). Schools typically purchase in
larger quantities, often 10 to 20 videos at a time.
Currently, about 100 schools are purchasing
from IFPO. There are tens of thousands more in
this country alone.
•Recreational groups sponsored by government
or other non-profit groups. For example, Military bases have recreational programs that
include self-help and how-to programs on video.
Currently, IFPO does a brisk business with military base purchase orders from only a few bases.
•Many other groups sponsor recreational programs that would be very interested in photography instructional videos. Groups plan trips.
Vacationers use cameras and camcorders.
•Photographer's swap meets or flee markets are
ideal places to set a booth and market IFPO
products. In these situations, having merchandise to sell (like videos) is a plus. But if you
don't have the merchandise, be sure to get the
name, address, and phone number of each person that stops by your booth. Each one is a
WHY YOU?
•You may wish to purchase many IFPO programs or services for yourself. A distributorship
will save you 50%.
•You may be associated with a group such as a
camera club, family members or close associates
who may want to participate in IFPO products
and services at discount prices.
•If you have a photography studio or similar
business may wish to arm all of your staff members with memberships and press program credentials from IFPO to make them more competitive. An IFPO Distributorship would enable
them to do this at reduced costs to the studio or
company.
•You may want to start down the road of being
your own boss with an IFPO distributorship. You
can start small, order in any quantities, part time
or full time. Most of all, you may have a few
hours a week to invest in your financial future.
prospective customer for the future. If you run
out of copies of Today's Photographer at your
booth, you can always mail them one in the
future with a special offer flyer of some kind.
REPEAT CUSTOMERS
The best opportunity you have to make
money as a distributor is to give your customers
a REASON to do business with you. You can
use your own liberal distributor discount to your
advantage. If you can give your customers a 5
or 10% discount by purchasing through you,
then they have a reason to order with you
instead of ordering directly through mail order
with IFPO. Your own margins may be a little
slimmer, but your volume would be much higher.
No w yo u could consider distributing
Today's Photographer Magazines liberally with
your business card attached and a notice that
offers your own 5% or 10% discount if they
order through you.
In this way, you would get the full advantage of repeat orders from the same customers.
Here is a sample list of schools and institutions
that have already placed large orders directly
with IFPO:
AFETA, Camp Peary, VA; Miami Killian
Senior High School, Miami, FL; Leon County Schools,
FL; River East School Division, Winnipeg, Manitoba,
Canada; Aims Community College, Greeley, CO; CBN
University Library, Virginia Beach, VA; Southwest
State University Library, Marshall, MN;University of
Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA; NAF Fort Sam Houston,
TX; Stockton Unified School District, Stockton, CA;
Phillipsburg Board of Education, NJ; Roberts High
School, Florence, CO; Oakton Community College,
Des Plaines, IL; Greenville Technical College, SC;
Curtis Jr High School, Tacoma, WA; Minuteman
Regional Vocational Technical School District, MA;
Ferris State College Library, Big Rapids, MI; Maricopa Community College, Phoenix, AZ; Southeastern
Mass. University, MA; Sparta Senior High School,
Sparta, WI; and many, many more.
The List Price of the IFPO Distributor Program is $1,490. For a limited time, the price is reduced to $387 but will only remain
at that special price until our current Distributor Enrollment program has met it’s goals.
call the IFPO office at 336-945-9867 or 1-800-654-9557 with your credit card
www.ifpo.net
43
INTERNET NETWORKING SAVES ADVERTISING COSTS
Continued From Page 33
exceptionally well. However,
& More, I & I Modeling Agency,
security is a major concern when
Northland Clown Guild *Alley
models are mixed with the public.
217, Cheryl Herrington (Sweet
We chose to bring in our own
Pea the Clown), Northland Camsecurity plus the Indian Springs
era Club and Fashion Point
Mall had their normal security
Model Consulting.
staff on duty. Neither group were
Tonia Ray was our “feature
called to action but it’s always
model” who traveled to Kansas
better to be safe than sorry.
City from Cullman, Alabama .
In order to conduct an event of
We also had model Lauren C
any kind in a public it usually
from Hawaii in attendance plus
takes working capital to advertise.
many other local models. Elvis II
For this reason most people would
and his Band, whom we already
never try to do it; with internet
knew, performed a live concert
advertising today it is virtually
to help promote the show and
free. And, if you are a member of
attract the public. Several phoInternational Freelance Photogratographers with impressive crephers Organization you already
dentials such as Master Photoghave the power and creditability
rapher Thomas Martinez also
needed to plan and negotiate an
participated.
event of eminence. Networking is
The complete event was
an excellent idea because there is
planned in less than four weeks
something in it for everyone. !
with absolutely no working capital. We attracted more than three
Editor’s note: A week after the
hundred attendants including
networking event, an attending
models, escorts, make-up artists,
model booked a shoot with Denphotographers, entertainers and
nis. Not surprisingly, he decided
general public. Our goal to have
ELVIRA II
(CINDY BEFORE AND AFTER)
to turn her into an Elvira (Mistress
fun and network with professionTENNESSEE RED HEAD IS TRANSFORMED INTO ELVIRA II
of the Dark) Look-a-Like. The red
als in the industry was a huge
MAKE-UP BY JON PISSARRO
haired business woman is Cindy.
success. Believe me, there were
©2007 BY DENNIS HODGES IFPO
She becomes Elvira II with in a
loads of business cards
black wig and black costume dress.
exchanged that day. It turned out to be with other related businesses.
Our venture was a total success. Just a reminder that look alike photogthe perfect way for models and photographers to meet in a controlled The purpose was to get us up to speed raphy is popular and brings in big
environment and explore opportunities with internet advertising and it worked bucks -- if done well. !
LIGHTING FIGURE MODELS
PHOTOGRAPHY SERIES
VHS $39.95 each or
Lighting
FIGURE
Lighting
FIGURE
#3F3X - $59.95
2 Vol. VHS bundle
(3F31 and 3F32)
An Educational Photography Production featuring 15 Beautiful California
Models contains unrate d nudity.
Learn: •Single light sources •Multiple
light sources •Light readings •Preventing lens flare •Special effects.
Some areas discussed are: 3 point
lighting system, film latitude, exposure values, hard vs. soft light, high
key vs. low key lighting, color, B&W.
Each tape approx. 60 min. VHS and
DVD. contain unrated nudity
44
3F31
VOLUME 1
Frazier Photography
3F32
VOLUME 2
Frazier Photography
DVD $49.95 each or 2 Vol.DVD Set
3F3XD: $79.95 (3F31D and 3F32D)
INSIDE
GLAMOUR
PHOTO SESSIONS
NOW you can take a front row seat
in the photo studio of glamour and figure photographer Hugh Frazier Jr. as
he photograph's 12 beautiful figure
models.
You will learn lighting including diagrams plus hear the photographer
and dir ector dir ect the models
through their poses.
If you want to see what really happens in a figure studio, this video is
for you. 60 min VHS, contains unrated nudity.
#3F38VHS - $49.95
#3F38
www.ifpo.net
How To Pose My Way
You will learn:
• Over 100 Poses for the face and
body
• Four costume changes
• Dozens of “mood changes”
• Make-up changes
HOW TO
HOW TO POSE SHOOT DIRECT MODELS
POSE
MY WAY
Learn to increase your income by
reducing model training time. Put your
models at ease and build confidence,
the key to success. Produced By Mike
Rose AMR Productions. VHS.
#305A
Four part program to assist photographers in posing
positions, directing techniques, working with amateur
models, and the “do’s and don’ts” of model photography. Learn how to make a model feel free and uninhibited in your environment. Prepare amateur models for
their first shooting session including make-up, wardrobe
and props
Learn how to pose models, even amateur, untrained
models in their first photo session. Each pose is illustrated carefully, showing the position of the feet, angles of
the hips and shoulders, tilt of the head and the curve of
the spine. Variations of each pose are explained fully
with advantages and disadvantages. Learn standing,
kneeling, sitting, reclining poses. 30 min. VHS
#305A - $39.95
#353A
POSE
SHOOT
DIRECT
MODELS
HOW TO SHOOT
HOW TO SHOOT
#353A - $49.95
This is the "WARM-UP" tape you have
been looking for to get your amateur model in
"the right mood" to help you get the shots
you've always wanted to get! This tape
explains to amateur models what is expected
of them.
BONUS: This tape explains to the model
what the portfolio is for and will be convinced that money spent on a portfolio is an
investment for her future.
Make-up for composites, hair styles for
various poses, required poses for composites,
selling yourself and the model interview. 34
Model
Magic
#351A
#351A - $39.95
BECOMING A
MODEL
HOW TO
MODEL PORTFOLIOS
and
COMPOSITES
MODEL
PORTFOLIOS
#352A - $49.95
and
COMPOSITES
min. Jim Trotter.
#352A
MODEL PHOTOGRAPHY, You get the knowledge of what a portfolio should be and how to
shoot it. A simple and inexpensive lighting setup that anyone can do. Posing is included, as
well as basic make-up and business practices.
Systems for Success by Jim Trotter. 40 min.
VHS.
AMATEUR FIGURE PHOTOGRAPHY SERIES
basics of
AMATEUR FIGURE
FIGURE
POSING
USING
SETS & PROPS in
HOW TO WORK WITH
AMATEUR
3F14
3F11
3F12
1
3F13
3
2
AMATEUR
FIGURE Series
Frazier Photography
POSING and
SHOOTING
SWIMSUIT
Frazier Photography
Frazier Photography
POSING and
SHOOTING
FIGURE
1
2
3
4
Basics of AMATEUR FIGURE SHOOTS
SETS/PROPS for FIGURE MODELING
FIGURE POSING Ideas
Working with FIGURE MODELS
4
AMATEUR
FIGURE Series
AMATEUR
FIGURE Series
These videos are designed to help photographers work with amateur nude models and
help amateur models break into nude modeling. All titles are approximately 1 hour long
and contain unrated nudity.
VHS $39.95 each or
#3F1X - $129.95
4 Vol. Bundle (3F11 - 3F14)
AMATEUR
FIGURE Series
Frazier Photography
NUDE & SWIMSUIT MODEL POSING SERIES
Available in VHS and DVD Formats
Photographer Hugh Frazier demonstrates reclining poses, standing poses, sitting
poses. Learn how to achieve flattering effects and how to use sets and props. Both
professional and amateur models are used. Each is 1 hour in length and contains
unrated nudity.
#3F21 VHS: $39.95 Posing & Shooting SWIMSUIT Models
#3F22 VHS: $39.95 Posing & Shooting FIGURE Models
#3F2X VHS: $59.95 FIGURE/SWIMSUIT 2 Vol. Set (#3F21 & #3F22)
#3F21
www.ifpo.net
#3F22
#3F21 DVD: $49.95 Posing & Shooting SWIMSUIT Models
#3F22 DVD: $49.95 Posing & Shooting FIGURE Models
#3F2X DVD: $79.95 FIGURE/SWIMSUIT 2 Vol. Set (#3F21 & #3F22)
45
IFPO MEMBERSHIP UPGRADE
Your Membership I.D. May become Obsolete!
IF YOUR MEMBER# IS LESS THAN 74,000, your IFPO Membership should be UPGRADED in order to gain
the improved credibility and effectiveness that Internet Membership Verification brings to your Lifetime IFPO
Membership.
Here's Why:
Officials who need to verify your membership status are quickly accepting the convenience of INSTANT VERIFICATION via the internet. Many are REQUIRING this capability NOW. These Officials include Clients, Law
Enforcement, Customs, Government, Education, Sports, Entertainment and others.
How Membership Verification Works
New IFPO Membership Credentials Upgrade (#700B-UPGRADE) come printed with a unique VERIFICATION
CODE. In seconds, Officials can confirm membership status when they enter your code on our Membership
Verification Internet Site. Your Membership is instantly verified 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from any where
in the world!
What You Get:
#700A Upgrade MEMBERSHIP KIT REG.PRICE
New IFPO I.D. Card + Certificate
$69.00
Membership Verification on the Internet
$39.00
PLUS SHIPPING/HANDLING
$9.00
TOTAL For#700A-UPGRADE
SPECIAL
$00.00
$29.00
$0.00
$117.00
$29.00
If you DO NOT Upgrade!
Your current Lifetime Membership I.D. Card is still valid and your subscription to Today's Photographer
will continue. We will ATTEMPT to bring each member the best possible IFPO benefits. If you DO NOT
upgrade, however, we cannot GUARANTEE the results in the future that you have experienced in the past, in
this rapidly changing environment.
IFPO MEMBER#
Upgrade MEMBERSHIP KIT:
name
New IFPO I.D. Card + Certificate PLUS Membership
Verification on the Internet:
(opt) business name
SPECIAL OFFER:
700A-UPGRADE $29.00
SHIPPING FREE $0.00
address
city/state
TOTAL
zip/country
$29.00
Mail check or money order to:
phone/fax/email
IFPO UPGRADE, PO Box 777, Lewisville, NC 27023
since 1984
PO BOX 777, Lewisville NC 27023
(336) 945-9867 • FAX (336) 945-3711
www.ifpo.net
46
card
exp. date
signature
www.ifpo.net
ORDER FORM
or fax:
1-800-654-9557 1-800-283-5989
MAIL ORDERS:
IFPO Order Dept. P.O. Box 777, Lewisville NC 27023-0777 USA
ORDERED ITEMS
SHIP TO:
this is a new address, please update my records
IFPO MEMBER#
ITEM#
DESCRIPTION
PRICE
(needed for “MEMBER ONLY” items or include dues, see page 17)
name
business name
address
city/state
zip/country
phone/fax/email
CHECK or MONEY ORDER Enclosed
CREDIT CARD ORDERS
card
exp. date
signature
ADDRESS CHANGE
MEMBER# REQUIRED!!
NEW address ABOVE (in “SHIP TO:”), OLD address BELOW
print old address, city, state, zip
700A
Membership Upgrade Kit (p46)
$29
INFORMATION or CUSTOMER SERVICE: For GENERAL INFORMATION or to
check ORDER STATUS or errors: 1-336-945-9867 weekdays 10:00 -5:00 Eastern time (except
holidays) or use our 24 hr FAX 1-336-945-3711. Mail your requests or queries to: Customer Service, P.O. Box 777, Lewisville, NC 27023-0777.
C.O.D. ORDERS: C.O.D. orders will be accepted for the convenience of customers who want
quick service, but do not wish to use a credit card. C.O.D. orders will be accepted ONLY by calling
Customer Service, 1-336-945-9867. Customer Service is open 9 to 5 Eastern time weekdays.
C.O.D. orders will NOT be accepted by MAIL, FAX, or on the 800 number order line.
You will be required to pay a fee to cover the shipping and C.O.D. fee charged by the carrier.
For orders under $100.00, the C.O.D. handling and shipping charge is $15.00. For orders
$100.00 or more, the charge is $20.00. When you place your order, our customer service representative will give you the total charges for the order. C.O.D. means “Cash On Delivery.” When
your package arrives, you must pay the carrier in cash or money order!
SHIPPING & HANDLING: Shipping & Handling charges must be added to each order.
SATISFACTION GUARANTEED: All of our merchandise is 100% guaranteed. If for any
reason you are not satisfied, we will refund your money or send a replacement, no questions asked.
Call Customer Service at 1-336-945-9867 about RETURNS, EXCHANGES or REFUNDS. Shipping or C.O.D. charges will NOT be refunded under any circumstances. Refunds will not be made
for used merchandise or items held by the customer for more than 30 days. Video Cassette Returns
may be subject to a restocking fee. To qualify for a refund, merchandise must be returned in the
same condition it was received with packing slip within 30 days. Postage due packages will not be
accepted. Send returns via US MAIL to Customer Service, PO Box 777, Lewisville, NC 27023.
MAIL ORDERS:
SHIPPING
& HANDLING
DEPENDABLE DELIVERY BY THE U.S. POSTAL SERVICE.
(Delivery by other carriers by special request only)
USA, CANADA, MEXICO
Order Total
1st Class/Priority
$0 - 25.00................$7.00
25.01 - 75.00................$9.00
75.01 - 150.00..............$12.00
150.01 and up..............$17.00
(U.S. Dollars)
(U.S. Dollars)
(U.S. Dollars)
(U.S. Dollars)
NEXT DAY add just $20 more to above table.
SECOND DAY add just $12 more.
INTERNATIONAL (outside USA/Canada/Mexico)
Order Total
Air Mail
$0 - 25.00..............$11.00
25.01 - 75.00..............$16.00
75.01 - 150.00..............$26.00
150.01 and up..............$36.00
(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
On As s i g n m e n t
TODAY’S PHOTOGRAPHER
ARTICLE STILL PAYS OFF ... 8 YEARS LATER
By Clinton Wallace IFPO, Beverly Hills, CA
I am now a staffer with Plugla Mag azine and 944 Magazine. My pictures
also appear in People, and InTouch on
a regular basis. I am still represented
by Globe Photos in New York -- all
thanks to IFPO based on the 1 9 9 9
Grammy Awards article published in
Today’s Photographer in December
1999. Thanks a million. Clinton Wallace
Straight From
The 2007 Las Vegas Grand Prix
PHOTOS BY DEREK LEE IFPO, PAYSON, UTAH
2006 PHOTO CONTEST WINNERS
MONTHLY
AND
A N N U A L P R I Z E W I N N E R S BE G I N
January
Honorable Mentions
Amarylis Flowers
Errol Ramsfield, Whitney, Texas
Sunrise Lake Whitney
Errol Ramsfield, Whitney, Texas
February
Honorable Mentions
Mr. Personality
Claudia Murray, Jamestown, NC
Going Tribal Mike and Tess
Michael Sutter, San Francisco, California
March
Certificate Winner
Seltzer With Lime
Jack Lagomarsino, Milford, Pennsylvania
A Fall Path
Frank Randolph, Edgewood, New Mexico
Honorable Mentions
Blue Heron
Don Charlton, Salem, Oregon
April
Certificate Winner
Catching A Drink
Cinderella Morff, Lohman, Missouri
Honorable Mentions
Lilies
Tommie Shaw, Louisville, Kentucky
Twins
Robert Smith, Sanford, North Carolina
Joy of Spring
Ostelinda Guncet, Miami, Florida
Raindrops on a Flower
Michael Sutter, San Francisco, California
May
Honorable Mentions
Sittin’ Pretty
Bobby Samuels, Los Angeles, California
Sweets
Grasshopper
Tommie Shaw, Louisville, Kentucky
ON
PAGE 27
June
Honorable Mentions
Furtive Jay
Terry F. Sweatman, Colorado Springs, CO
Spring Vale
William Lange, Pleasant Valley, New York
The Journey
July
Honorable Mentions
The Martyrs Church Namugongo
J. O. Wedundwe, Kampala, Uganda
Mountain Village
Michael Sutter, San Francisco, CA
August
Honorable Mentions
Beauty on the Beach
Azure Seas and Ivy Lee
September
Honorable Mentions
Magnolia in Shadows
Curtis Palmer, Jacksonville, Florida
Bee and Rose
Tess Sutter, San Francisco, CA
Journey to the Center
Pretty in Pink
Don Charlton, Salem, Oregon
October
Honorable Mentions
Gotcha!
Heather Botto, Berwick, Pennsylvania
Man Walking His Dog
Tess Sutter, San Francisco, CA
November
Honorable Mentions
Up and Over
December
Honorable Mentions
Lookin’ Out Yonder
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 understanding 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
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. !
www.ifpo.net
Today’s
magazine
• Get you to the action easier and faster
• Have been tested and proven for more than 10 years
• Succeed more than 80% of the time for sports events
1. TESTED The Today’s Sports Credential Program is a result of carefully reviewing every “gain access” situation experienced over the past 23 years.
Assignment Letter
TODAY’S
SPORTS PASSPORT
Assignment
Verification
Code:
10474BLU
3. CLASSIFICATION is based on a 4-tier range of publishing credits starting at A
and reaching to AAAA for those who are published frequently.
Wallet I.D.
4. COMPLETE BUNDLE of all credentials and Internet Verification is automatically shipped to those who enroll in the Today’s Sports Program.
PRESS
5. INTERNET VERIFICATION All Today’s Sports Credentials holders will be
assigned a verification code that can be used to verify your assignment status
with Today’s Sports magazine by press officials 24/7 from anywhere in the
world.
6. VERIFICATION UPDATES Now you update your own Assignment Verification record
- change your mailing address, email address or other contact information in seconds.
EVERYTHING INCLUDED
Complete Bundle #602TS
$99
8. RECENT ASSIGNMENTS Now YOU can list your recent assignments on your Verification site so press officials can see what kind of events you’ve been covering. And...
you can update that list as often as you like.
Cat#
❏
address _________________________________________________________________
• EASY TO ASSEMBLE
PRESS CREDENTIALS
7. PUBLISHING CREDITS Now YOU can actually list the names of the publications that
have used your photos on your Internet Verification site so press officials can see your
breadth of experience. And... YOU CAN UPDATE that list as often as you like.
name ___________________________________________________________________
magazine
John H. Bluhm
2. ISSUING INFORMATION including nationality, sex, date and place of birth
add verifiable information required by law enforcement, fire and emergency,
customs and immigration officials.
SPORTS
PLUS $10 S&H
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.
city/st/zip ________________________________________________________________
phone/fax ________________________________________________________________
email/U.R.L. ____________________________________________________________________
Nationality: ___________________________________________________
Sex: ________________________________________________________
Place of birth:__________________________________________________
Date of birth: __________________________________________________
❏
A
Not yet published
AA
AAA
❐
❐
❐
❐
❏
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. First Class Mail
(foreign shipping use the instructions on page 47)
$10.00
1. ____________________________________________________
2. ____________________________________________________
3. ____________________________________________________
expiration date
signature __________________________________________________________________
1-800-283-5989
or fax:
MAIL ORDERS:
www.ifpo.net
PRSRT STD
US POSTAGE
PAID
BANGOR ME
PERMIT NO 112
TODAY’S PHOTOGRAPHER
P.O. BOX 777, LEWISVILLE, NC 27023-0777
MEMBERSHIP FORM
Which best describes your photography:
❏ I am a beginner or amateur
❏ I am an advanced amateur or Part-Time Pro.
❏ I am a full-time professional.
I want PRESS ACCESS with my camera:
❏ Sports events.
❏ Crime scenes.
❏ Concerts.
❏ Fire scenes.
❏ Breaking news.
❏ Press conferences.
❏ Celebrity events. ❏ Entertainment events.
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
Parchment Certificate + Complete Membership Packet. I enclose $68 for
Membership and Subscription to Today’s Photographer Magazine PLUS
$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
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
address
__________________________________________________________________________
city/st/zip
__________________________________________________________________________
phone number/FAX number
ENCLOSE CHECK, MONEY ORDER
OR PAY BY MAJOR CREDIT CARD
expiration date
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
PRESS CREDENTIALS
page 10
Go On-Assignment for
Today’s Photographer Magazine
STOCK GALLERY page 18
Start Selling Photos You Already Have
MODEL CONSULTING page 30
Search for New Faces & Figures for Cash!

2007 ANNUAL in COLOR

Transcription

Similar documents

A titAtK otf THE wlHt slltE

digita lphotogra phy

Fosi Vegue - Cosmos Arles Books

the masters of nature photography

Lola Love - printhouse books

St. Albert Photo Club Monthly Newsletter May/June 2010

Kacie Jo Lawrence - Hello! I`m Kacie Jo

photoshoot call sheet

Emma Nilsson

PDF - Current Gallery