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2009 SPRING/SUMMER ISSUE Volume 24, Number 1
Contents
6 How To Improve Your Bottom Line
By Dennis Hodges
8 Add Pet Photography to Your Business

By Becky “Krickett” Harrison Huller
9 Wedding Photography Made Easy

By Becky “Krickett” Harrison Huller
TIM MOORE AT THE
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Berlin, Germany By Vonda H. Blackburn, Editor
THOMAS MARSCHNER IFPO
IWAS ABLE TO COVER TWO MAJOR B ERLIN TRADE
15 My Experience: Shooting Football for AI News Service
SHOWS IN 2008 AND 2009: FRUIT LOGISTICA 2009 By Rob Marks
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33 How To Use the Internet to Improve Your Business

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36 Photo Contest Rules
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GET PUBLISHED
How To ....
MODEL JADE
© 2008 DENNIS HODGES
T here are no specific

secrets to getting pub-
lished but there are certainly
finding clients for
glamour photography
business. Here is one
guide lines which may example of how I do
improve your chances. First it. Outside my home I
get a copy of the publication saw this young lady
that interests you and study it walking her dog (in
carefullly. reality I think the dog
To make it easy let’s use this was walking her).
publication Today’s Photogra - Watching them was
pher Magazine as an example. kind of comical so
On the cover it says “The after a while I asked
Make Money With Your Camera many of them in print. her where she got that little dog. (See
Magazine.” Any articles that you sub- Everything we do in life takes a lot picture.)
mit should have reference to making of practice to become really good at it. After a few minutes I learned that
money with your camera. That also Getting published is no different. If at she had grown up in our neighbor-
tells you that the readers are interested first you don’t succeed then try again. hood; she discovered that I was a pho-
in making money with their cameras. Magazines gets hundreds of articles tographer. She asked if I had ever
Now you can imagine interacting with and photos submissions. They have to worked with models. I invited her into
the readers when you prepare your edit each one to determine which have my studio to show her the magazines
submission to be considered for publi- the most potential for their next issue. where I had been published. She said
cation. Do not just submit a photograph and she had been trying to get into model-
Your submission content might expect it to be published. Write an ing and looking for a photographer in
range from a how to story on market- article and use the photograph to draw our area. Seeing that I had been pub-
ing your photography services to cov- attention to the story. And you don’t lished for many years in Today’s Pho -
ering celebrity events or finding need to be a writer to do this. If you tographer Magazine she asked if it
clients for your glamour photography have an idea for an article think about was distributed nationally. When I told
services. You could also consider writ- it and then discuss your idea with her it was an international magazine
ing about your success with the IFPO someone. After that, if it still seems to she asked to set up a photo session. So
Distributor, Model Consulting or the be a good idea, write about or just try here she is -- neighborhood girl with a
Sports and Press Credentials pro- to record the conversation then shoot little glamour added goes internation-
grams. Maybe how to find portrait or some pictures to back up your story. al. End of story.
wedding photography clients could be You will have an editorial submission! Finally, if you do not try you will
interesting. Think about Testing New Many photographers are intimidated never be published. If you do try you
Photography Equipment to Improve by the fact that they are not writers so may be published. Good Luck. !
Your Bottom Line or anything else that they never try. However, if you can in
could make or save money. Maybe conversation tell a story, then you can
you have a story with a different consider yourself to be a story teller
slant—go ahead and submit it. Just instead of a writer. All that is left is to
remember that you already know what record your story and you become a
interests the readers -- so speak direct- writer. It really is that easy and it does-
ly to them. (This will also get the edi- n’t have to be perfect (that’s why we
tor’s attention by making his or her have editors). At this point have a
life easier.) friend or family member read and help
I have been published more times edit it, run spell check on your com-
and in more places than I can count puter and you are ready to submit it
but I, just like everyone else had to for publication.
start somewhere. I love working with You must be a member of IFPO to
people, being creative and getting my submit articles to Today’s Photogra -
work published. I joined IFPO on Jan- pher Magazine. IFPO has tried very
uary 1, 1987. On April 17, 1989 I hard to help all of their members by
joined the IFPO Model Consultant publishing an Editorial Submission
program and since then have worked Guideline Form in every issue of the
with a full range of models from magazine usually on page 27.
movie stars to mud wrestlers and seen Earlier in this article I mentioned

. Improve Your Bottom Line By Dennis Hodges IFPO, Kansas City, Missouri
THE NAME OF THE GAME COULD BE IFPO

MODEL: JULIE STONE
© 2008 DENNIS HODGES IFPO
Many people have a passion for pho- The Model Consultant program fas-
tography and making money but after cinated me so I began photographing
spending hundreds of dollars on local celebrities, entertainers and mod-
equipment they realize they don’t els. I chose this group because I
know where to start to get a return on thought that would give me an edge in
skills than to be associated with an
their investments! From my own attracting and shooting advertising
internationally recognized organiza-
experience, I can assure you that IFPO projects which would bring in some
tion?
can help with this problem cash. Strangely enough I had not really
Networking and getting your name
I became a member of IFPO twenty- considered making money by shooting
out there also pays off. This little side
two years ago and started reading the portfolios or realized the benefit of
story may interest you. Julie Stone, a
articles in Today’s Photographer getting these subjects published. As
model who lives about sixty miles
Magazine. Since most of them were this aspect developed, I submitted my
from Kansas City, called me one day
about making money or gaining first success story to Today’s Photog -
recently out of the blue and wanted to
access, I decided to try some of the rapher Magazine and it was pub-
set up a photo session. In the course of
ideas to jump start my own business. I lished! A photo of me shooting models
our conversation I ask her how she got
always knew that you didn’t need to appeared on the cover of that issue!
my name. Long story - short version:
be a published photographer to make Finallly, my photos had been pub-
she had posted a couple of pictures of
things happen but I also knew that it lished in an international publication
herself on My Space and attracted a
helped your credibility to have creden- and I could claim the publishing cred-
modeling agency in Florida. During
tials. So after becoming a member of its. Little did I know that a flood of
the course of negotiations which
IFPO in 1987, I joined the IFPO models were out there ready to pay me
resulted in her doing several TV Com-
Model Consultant and Distributor Pro- to shoot their portfolios hoping that
mercials, getting published in Good
grams and applied for Press Creden- they would be chosen for my next arti-
Livin’ Magazine, Rise Of Mature
tials. cle. Since that time IFPO and Today’s
W o m e n and Body By Brazil Online
Photographer Magazine h a v e
Fitness Catalog, she did a photo shoot
become a major part of my life and I
with Jon Burdick who had been
have lost count of the number of
trained by Wayne Collins, a nationally
times I’ve been published.
known photographer from Largo,
IFPO offers almost anything a pho-
Florida. I met Wayne when I first
tographer needs to portray a profes-
became a member of IFPO and we still
sional image -- certificates that iden-
email each other every once in a
tify your area of expertise are avail-
while. Point is -- networking and word
able for your portfolio or to hang in
of mouth advertising never stops and
your studio, office or place of busi-
IFPO is sometimes the common
ness. Also, when a business owner,
thread.
celebrity, model, policeman, security
Earlier in this article I raised the sub-
guard or press official finds out that
ject of shooting models for advertising
you are associated with an interna-
projects. I am still interested in adver-
tional magazine and have a AAAA
tising photography but I think about it
Press Classification, it will definitely
differently now. Today one of the
open doors for you. What better way
quickest and easiest ways to make
is there to promote your business and
make money with your photography CONTINUED ON PAGE 33

BECKY AND HARLEY. BECKY “KRICKETT” HULLAR IS A
PROFESSIONAL FREELANCE PHOTOGRAPHER WITH OVER 26
YEARS EXPERIENCE. HER WORK HAS BEEN FEATURED IN
MANY INTERNATIONAL PUBLICATIONS AND WEB SITES. SHE
ATTRIBUTES HER AFFILIATION WITH TODAY'S PHOTOGRAPHER
Tips For ......
TO HER SUCCESS IN MAGAZINE PHOTOGRAPHY. SHE AND HER
HUSBAND JOSEPH PHILLIP HULLAR JR ., ALSO PROVIDE A FREE
PHOTOGRAPHY SERVICE KNOWN AS “LASTING MEMORIES” FOR
TERMINALLY ILL CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES.
TIPS FOR ADDING PET PHOTOGRAPHY TO YOUR BUSINESS

able your flash and shoot at a higher feather attached to the end of a string
ISO for adequate lighting. I shoot at fastened to a stick work best (and are
ISO 400 with two soft boxes. Also to easy to make). You can dangle it in
make sure my shots are not blurry, I front of the cat to get its attention then
put my camera on a tripod at the pet’s move it away quickly before clicking
eye level so I can move around while the shutter. When the animal is good,
reward it frequently with a treat before
shooting.
you proceed. Shoot several shots from
First, it is vitally important to take the same angle in each position. Ask
time to get acquainted with the pet. your pet helper to move the animal
Pets and their related products and Having the owner or a helper present from one side to the other to capture
services are a multi-billion industry in makes the job easier. Dogie and cat its best side. You can never shoot too
this country. Most people consider treats are a must. Give the animal time many digital shots but you can delete!
pets to be members of the family and to explore and sniff the new surround-
care for them as such. Pets, just like ings before starting the shoot. Then
children, become part of the family offer a treat -- to win big points. As
history. Families will spend money for soon as you sense that the animal is
portraits of their children or pets. And comfortable, remove leashes and col-
they want more than just a playful lars (unless you are in a location
candid with a point and shoot camera. where it is prohibited) or anything else
This is why pet photography can add that might be distracting.
real dollars to your monthly income. When you are ready to shoot,
I incorporated pet photography into explain your plans to the helper. Make
my freelance photography services a sure the he or she understands where
few years ago. I became more serious the animal should be placed -- on a
after I contributed my services to pho- table or other setup -- then quickly
tograph rescued animals from the Kat- moves aside as you fire away. Shoot-
rina disaster three years ago. Now it is ing at the pet’s level most often
a vital part of my business along with requires bending down and sometimes
wedding photography and shooting even shooting on your knees. Be sure
Make sure you have a table or bench
for biking magazines. Working with to leave plenty of marginal space on that will support the weight of the ani-
pets is very much the same as working all sides of the subject for enlarge- mal. A small folding child size card
with people -- they must feel comfort- ments. table works perfect for small dogs and
able with you and your camera. The How do you actually shoot a pet in cats. You can make your own back-
following tips can “jump start” your your set-up? A squeaky toy is drops using low cost remnant fabric
pet photography business. absolutely priceless in getting an ani- from a fabric or department store. A
The secret to capturing the perfect mal’s attention. Make sure you hold it 36 inch width by 72 inch length usual-
pet shots are patience and persistence. in your free hand and give it a good ly is plenty for shooting an average
With animals of any kind, whether it squeak when you are ready to release size dog or cat. My favorite one is a
is cats, dogs or horses, you are a the shutter. A dog’s ears will perk up velour psychedelic tie dye print pur-
chased for less than $5.00. The vibrant
stranger and it takes time to win their and he will look straight toward the
colors works well with any color ani-
trust and attention. It is sometimes sound…near the eye of the camera! If mal. Another favorite and a must, is a
challenging but can be fun and you don’t have access to a squeaky, piece of black velvet or dark velour
rewarding. cat or puppy sounds made just before cloth for shooting light colored ani-
To shoot small animals in a studio pressing the shutter release will also mals against a dark background. A
Soft box continuous lighting in the do the trick. You will feel silly, but it white shaggy fake fur type usually
studio avoids the distraction that will get the attention of the animal. works well with darker colored ani-
strobe lighting could cause. Never use Cats love the cat toys that are easily mals. For covering your table, make
flash with animals indoors or out. Dis- found at dollar stores. The ones with a Continued on page 44

... Freelance Success
.... BY BECKY “KRICKETT” HARRISON HULLAR IFPO, BRANTLEY, ALABAMA
WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY MADE EASY

Digital photography opens the door speed, automatic settings work
to a whole new realm of possibilities beautifully and may mean the differ-
for your wedding photography busi- ence in capturing that once in a life- have shots” saves time and places her
ness. For one, you can fire as many time shot or missing a great moment. in control. It is imperative that you
pictures as your camera’s flash card If your eyes are less than perfect, shoot understand what she expects -- does
will accommodate, then go back and on auto focus but make sure you have she want mostly posed, traditional
delete your “bloopers.” My motto is your camera set on the correct auto photos or a photojournalistic story of
“you can always delete, but you can focus mode in your menu. The focus her wedding day? Some brides want
never add.” Shooting unlimited is the setting you choose will depend on both. If possible offer her a checklist
advantage of the digital format. what you are shooting … a person or a to help with her decisions. Once the
I shoot with a Nikon D70, an entry group of people. Your owner’s manual list is complete, discuss it again to
level professional SLR digital camera will tell you which mode to shoot in make sure you are in agreement.
purchased about 3 years ago when the accordingly. On the wedding day allow about two
SLR’s with interchangeable lens first I shoot in the highest resolution pos- hours prior to the wedding to shoot
hit the market. It came with the stan- sible, large image size at 400 speed for many of the traditional shots. Be sure
dard menus, auto focus and the image most shots, auto focus, JPEG format to have your batteries fully charged
stabilization factor built into the lens with RGB mode, using a 4 GB flash and lots of extras on hand. Many
to eliminate camera vibration. (Many card for tons of Continued on page 28
have a huge selection of menus that pictures … this
are not really necessary since the same again, is set
results can be achieved with most through your
computer software editing programs.) camera’s menu.
For all the information on your specif- If you want crisp
ic camera’s capabilities, read your clean enlarge-
manual -- again and again! ments up to a 16
When shooting occasions require x 20 or slightly
larger, you can
do so with a
camera with at
least a 6 – 8
mega pixel fea-
ture. So, before
you book your
first wedding,
understand the
capabilities of
your camera.
Then make sure
y o u and y o u r
camera can meet
expectations!
You must be
prepared in order
to reduce the
stress of wedding
days. Asking the
bride to prepare a
list of “must SHARING THE VEIL. “MY BRIDES LOVE THESE PHOTOS” BECKY “KRICKETT” HULLAR
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Many, many times over the years a

photographer has called or written to
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used without permission, or with per-
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by copyright laws. Also a short
notice such as, “May be reproduced R EPLICA OF THE WHITE HOUSE: A CONFECTIONARY ON DISPLAY AT THE WHITE HOUSE DURING THE
2008 CHRISTMAS SEASON. © 2008 Nancy Ford IFPO, Beaver, West Virginia.
only with written permission of the
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ital images along with text files of get a copy of the work published? to try to get control of it after use.
the first two items above. Can you buy extra copies if you Keeping a log of photo packages,
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in 5-8 business days to see if your 9) When is payment made? Upon of potential users helps you track
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est etc. Mention that complete end of the publishing cycle? It real- should be returned. It also serves as a
information is in the package. ly doesn’t matter as long as you reminder of where often your best
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return envelope when submitting by 10) Finally, all terms and conditions you should submit it elsewhere.
mail if you expect your work to be should be confirmed in writing and Using business forms designed
returned. signed by both parties. Sounds like especially for photographers not only
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there” in an unknown domain. It is copies of a simple cover letter can to learning about copyrights, rights to
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MY EXPERIENCE:
SHOOTING FOOTBALL FOR AI NEWS SERVICE
By Rob Marks IFPO, Bethesda, MD
FLORIDA’S MAJOR WRIGHT STARES AT THE

NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP TROPHY.
The photographic highlight of
the 2008-2009 football season
for me was being on the field
after Florida won the National
Championship. ROB MARKS
I shot three football games for three games, I shot at a different ISO goal posts so, this is the closest to the
American International News Service and tele-extender for each game. I shot center of the field. I like the right side
this past season, the Washington Red- the Redskins game at 800 ISO with better than the left because there are
skins vs New Orleans Saints on Sep- 2.0x tele-extender. For the Penn State more plays down the right side simply
tember 15, 2008, Penn State vs Uni- game, I shot the first half at 1000 ISO because more players are right handed.
versity of Michigan on October 20, and the second half at 1250 ISO (1.4x It is great spot for capturing running
2008 and the Bowl Championship tele-extender for both halves). For the quarterbacks and wide receivers and
Series National Championship Univer- National Championship game, I shot more important, the end zone allows
sity of Florida vs Oklahoma Universi- at 1600 ISO all game with no tele- you to see the play develop.
ty on January 10, 2009. Each game extender. Noise was not a problem at For the Redskins game, I shot the
offered unique experiences and chal- the higher ISOs because I upgraded offense each possession which
lenges generally governed by two fac- from a Canon 30D to a Canon 50D in Continued on page 35
tors, the number of photographers cov- time for the Penn State
ering the game, and the lighting on the and National Champi-
field. onship games. The lack of
The Redskins game was a late Sum- magnification was a prob-
mer 1:00 pm start; the Penn State lem for the National
game was Fall 3:30 start; and the Championship. However,
National Championship game was a I compensated by post
night game. Therefore, each game was photography computer
darker than the previous. While I used production. I also shot
the same 70-200mm 2.8L lens for all fewer photos.
There are fewer photog-
raphers in NFL games
than Division I College
football games. This is THE REDSKINS SANTANA MOSS (89 ABOVE) BRUSHES ASIDE
because the teams creden- TWO NEW ORLEANS SAINTS WOULD-BE TACKLERS (22 & 28).
tial so many student publi-
FLORIDA’S TIM TEBOW (15 BELOW) RUNS UP THE
cations. Therefore, you MIDDLE IN THE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
have to fight for your spot AGAINST OKLAHOMA UNIVERSITY
more in college. Some ©2009 ROBERT MARKS
photographers like shoot-
ing from the side lines.
That is tough because
players on the field and
other photojournalists get
in the way. Also, the
background of a team’s
uniform may make it hard
to capture a clean picture.
My favorite spot is in
PENN STATE’S EVAN ROYSTER (22) RUNS the end zone behind the
UP THE MIDDLE FOR A TOUCHDOWN AGAINST
right goal post. You can-
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN.
not shoot between the
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THAT THEY CAN GET PUBLISHED IN GLAMOUR.elite MAGAZINE. You may (but are not required) to turn your fas-
cinating glamour hobby into cash. Each photo received with the "publication spotlight" form (in your kit) and fee of
$19.00 gets published in the on-line edition of GLAMOUR.elite magazine. In operating your business, you are free to
charge your subject an appropriate amount to take into account your own expenses, overhead and profit. Photos
rejected by the editors for quality reasons will receive a full refund.
GLAMOUR .elite magazine features both well known celebrities and "newly discovered" subjects.
GLAMOUR.elite Photos by Dennis Hodges, IFPO Find GLAMOUR.elite magazine at www.aipress.com/glamourelite
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

#GE08A GlamourElite Passport $99.00 GEXX-SPECIAL
Application Fee $20.00 BUNDLE
#GE02B GlamourElite Badge Set $69.95
#GEAV Assignment Verification Option $39.00
(all items listed above) $228.95 $99.00
PLUS SHIPPING/HANDLING $10.00 $10.00
Total Amount Due $238.95 $109.00
OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHER ORDER FORM

Cat# Description Price EA.
❏ GE02B Glamour.elite Full Badge Set

GE02A (above) + 1 wallet I.D. Card, 3 I.D. tags with laminating jackets and leatherette
straps.
$69.95
Badge ID
❏ 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 certifica-
$99.00
tion is a permanent part of your passport's upper panel.
PASSPORT APPLICATION FEE $20.00
❏ GEAV Glamour.elite Assignment Verification Option

Officials/clients/subjects can verify your assignment status by calling 336-945-9867 or fax 336-
945-3711, 9:AM - 5:PM Eastern Time, weekdays except holidays. This is a free service that
$39.00
Wallet I.D.
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 ANY-
WHERE 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.
Passport ID
❏ USA Shipping, Priority Mail / First Class Mail, ADD $10 (foreign shipping use the
instructions on page 47)
$10.00
USE
www.ifpo.net THE ORDER FORM ON PAGE 47 Today's Photographer International 1
OR
Credit Card Orders: 1-800-654-9557 or FAX 1-800-283-5989

International Freelance Photographers Organization
LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
Which best describes your photography: Check each area that interests you strongly:
❏ I am a beginner or amateur ❏ Press photography. ❏ Sports/Action.
❏ I am an advanced amateur or Part-Time Pro. ❏ Nature/wildlife. ❏ Travel photography.
❏ I am a full-time professional. ❏ Videography. ❏ Advertising.
I want PRESS ACCESS with my camera: ❏ Glamour. ❏ Commercial.
❏ Sports events. ❏ Crime scenes. ❏ Wedding. ❏ Portrait photography.
❏ Concerts. ❏ Fire scenes.
❏ Breaking news. ❏ Press conferences. Are you available for photo assignments?:
❏ Celebrity events. ❏ Entertainment events. ❏ YES. ❏ NO.
• Enroll me as an IFPO Member and send my Membership Card and

Parchment Certificate + Complete Membership Packet. I enclose $74 for
Membership and Subscription to Today’s Photographer Magazine PLUS
$7 for priority handling and First Class Mail of my Membership Packet
($81 TOTAL). __________________________________________________________________________
• My membership packet will include details name
__________________________________________________________________________
on how I can participate in IFPO's (optional) business name
__________________________________________________________________________
PROVEN PROGRAMS for getting address
PUBLISHED, making MONEY and __________________________________________________________________________
city/st/zip
gaining PRESS ACCESS with my cam- __________________________________________________________________________
era. phone number/FAX number
ENCLOSE CHECK, MONEY ORDER

OR PAY BY M AJOR CREDIT CARD
To join IFPO by mail, use this form or the order form on page 47 and send your dues to:
IFPO, P.O. Box 777, Lewisville, NC 27023-0777 USA
OR use your credit card and: CALL FREE 1-800-654-9557 or FAX 1-800-283-5989
1 PRESS CREDENTIALS •Gain Access to controlled 10 MASTER PHOTOGRAPHER PLATINUM PORTFO-

events! Sports, Concerts, Crime Scenes, Fires, Storms, LIO PROGRAM. IFPO members who have been active
Press Passport, Badge & Wallet Cards, Internet Verifica- for more than 10 years or new members who have been
tion. details on page 10-11. published 5 or more time are qualified and may apply.
2 ASSIGNMENT DATA BANK •Register for Assign- 11 GLAMOUR.ELITE •Attract celebrities and “discoveries”
ments! “Dream” assignments you’ve always wanted can plus get published. page 16.
really be yours! see page 34.
12 LEARNING LIBRARY •HOW-TO SHOOT ALL SUB-
3 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 tech-
4 INTERNET HOME PAGES •on TOP PHOTOGRA- niques, pages throughout the magazine.
PHERS web-site! Display your photos, awards, credits,
resume and contact info. page 20. 13FORMS (61) •For Photographers: Technical, Contracts,
Checklists, Releases, Copyrights pg 2-3.
5 TODAY’S SPORTS magazine •gain access to sport-
ing events, complete credentials. page 49. 14 PHOTO CONTEST Cash prizes, monthly contest,
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
7 IFPO CREDENTIALS •Clout to succeed with an inter- camera. Page 40.
nationally recognized organization. page 32. 16 ACCESSORIES •IFPO Windshield stickers, press hats
and accessories. Page 26.
8 PICTURE AWARDS •Earn publishing credits and "Cer-
tificate of Publication Awards." page 24. 17 IFPO DISTRIBUTORSHIPS •Sell IFPO programs,
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.

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 image buyer to identify a photo for purchase. • There are no commissions ever -- unlike
The following elements clearly distinguish the Members are asked to identify their pictures by agencies who always take at least 50 per-
differences in the IFPO Stock Listing Service and their 5 digit member number plus a 5 character cent of sales.
a stock agency: code of their own choosing. Example: IFPO
• Income from sales is instant and all
member 99999 might use Index Codes of
1. The service provided to IFPO members is a yours -- very different from agencies
STOCK PHOTO LISTING SERVICE and 99999-KID01, 99999-KID02, etc. where payment usually follow sales by 6 to
NOT an agency.
2. Each photographer manages his own sales.
A DVANTAGES OF THE 8 months.
3. No commissions will be charged ever.

IFPO STOCK GALLERY SERVICE • Model and other applicable releases are
required for stock images listed with IFPO
4. Image buyers will browse the IFPO image www.ifpo.net/stock.html -- the same as with an agency.
bank on the internet, select the photos, get the
• List only the number of quality images • Current and new clients can see your
price, index number and contact information to
you wish to list -- not 10,000 to 50,000 as fresh images instantly and contact you to
order directly from the photographer who
required by agencies. buy -- which could never happen with a
owns the images.
5. Members may set their own pricing for each • You can add fresh images at your conve- stock agency.
photo sold. nience. No minimums are required -- such
• The more images you list with the IFPO
6. Complete copyright standards will be avail- as the 1000 new images per year by many
Picture Listing Service the more likely you
able at the site for image buyers and IFPO agencies.
are to make money -- which is the same as
member photographers (the sellers). • There are no contracts, exclusive or with an agency.
7. Image searches by buyers may be made by o t h e r w i s e -- to tie up your images for
subject. • The more SUBJECTS you list with the
years as with an agency.
8. The most important part of any Stock Photo IFPO Picture Listing Service, the more
• The price you set is what you get - - likely you are to make money over the long
Service is its indexing system that allows an
could never happen with an agency. haul -- which is also true with an agency.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Credit Card Orders: when you submit your stock gallery materials, your
credit card will be billed for the set-up fee only. Then your credit card will be
REGISTRATION FORM (IFPO MEMBERS ONLY)
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 12-
name month committment required. After 12 months, monthly charges will continue
IFPO Member #
until member cancels with a 30-day notice. Visa, Mastercard, American
Express, Optima accepted.
business name (optional) 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,
address the first six months of the monthly fee. You will then be billed at 6 month inter-
vals.
city, state, zip, country I agree to the above terms and conditions. I enclose my photos:
contact name: #ST31, 12 photos, set-up fee $29.00 and monthly fee: $9.95
#ST32, 24 photos, set-up fee $49.00 and monthly fee: $9.95
contact method: (phone, fax, or email)
signature
IMPORTANT: Allow 30 days for IFPO personnel to scan your images and post them for sale in the Stock
Gallery. Be sure to add the Stock Gallery URL (www.ifpo.net/stock) to your business cards, letterhead and
all your promotional material.
mail to: IFPO PO BOX 777, LEWISVILLE NC 27023-0777

FOR EACH PHOTO: (make as many copies as you need)
PHOTO INFORMATION PHOTO

(complete 1 for each photo)
INFORMATION PHOTO
INFORMATION
Image #________- _________ Image #________- _________ Image #________- _________

(your IFPO membership I.D.# followed by a 5-character (your IFPO membership I.D.# followed by a 5-character (your IFPO membership I.D.# followed by a 5-character
code provided by you that identifies your picture) code provided by you that identifies your picture) code provided by you that identifies your picture)
photo title ____________________________________ photo title ____________________________________ photo title ____________________________________
subject _______________________________________ subject _______________________________________ subject _______________________________________
price (or print ”CALL”) ___________________________ price (or print ”CALL”) ___________________________ price (or print ”CALL”) ___________________________

IFPO INDUCTS 3319 MEMBERS INTO
TO COMMEMORATE 25+ YEARS

1983- 2009
T
o celebrate the 25th Anniver- member. That includes program par-
sary of IFPO 3319 members ticipation, editorial submissions, press
were inducted into the Free- assignments, photo contest entrants
lance Photographers Hall of Fame. and other information such as publish-
The Hall of Fame was established in ing credits, internet home pages URLs
January 2008 to commemorate the and more. Many members have shared
25th Anniversay of IFPO and to honor their success stories outside IFPO.
the contributions of the members who This is also noted in our membership
have been the driving force and heart records. This total process pinpointed The portfolio includes 1 IFPO Hall
of the organization. After long deliber- 3319 IFPO members (out of 78,656) to of Fame Lapel Pin of silver enlaid into
ation it was determined to induct those be permanently inducted into the IFPO a field of black, 1 IFPO Hall of Fame
still active charter members and other Hall of Fame. Honorary Degree of Distinction Diplo-
recent deserving members into a per- The Hall of Fame IFPO members ma and Charter in a Leatherette Pre-
manent Freelance Photographer’s Hall were inducted on January 2, 2008. sentation Case plus 1 IFPO Hall of
of Fame and to award an Honorary Each one is being notified by letter or Fame Member Passport distinctly
Degree of Distinction to each one. e-mail. If you were not notified, but marked. Also a Directory of IFPO
When the International Freelance believe you may qualify, you may Hall of Fame Members (to be pub-
Photographers Organization (IFPO) check to see if your name is listed as a lished and mailed in 2009) is included
was founded in 1983, no one could Hall of Fame member at in the portfolio and will be mailed
have possibly foreseen 25 years into www.ifpo.net/halloffame. Enter your only to those members who apply for
the future. Now, twenty-six years later, member number plus the first 3 char- the full portfolio package.
the original mission of IFPO -- to be acters of your last name (8 characters The Freelance Photographer’s Hall
the primary source of support for the total). If you were inducted your name of Fame will be permanently located
universe of freelance photographers -- will appear on the list. on the IFPO internet site. Each Hall of
has stood the test of time and has sure- There is a chance that there are a Fame member’s record will be also
ly grown beyond the wildest imagina- few deserving Hall of Fame Members marked permanently. But it is the Hall
tions of the original founders. that we were not able to identify from of Fame Portfolio -- The Lapel Pin,
IFPO’s first member was actually our extensive records and other Honorary Degree of Distinction Diplo-
enrolled on January 9, 1984. From that research who should be honored in the ma, Charter and Passport ... that con-
day forward IFPO evolved into a Hall of Fame. If you did not receive vey the prestige of being inducted into
member driven organization. That notification of your induction and feel the IFPO Freelance Photographer’s
simply means that members asked for that you should be considered, please Hall of Fame.
services and support and IFPO call 336-945-9867 to update your Congratulations to each of you. It
responded with research and develop- records and discuss your potential. was your lasting interest and ceaseless
ment. That process evolved over the To further honor and recognize the suggestions that drove an organization
years to make IFPO what it is today, Freelance Photographers Hall of Fame from its infancy in 1983 to more than
the longest continuing central source members, IFPO created a unique, 80,000 members strong with interna-
of support for freelance photographers definitive Hall of Fame Portfolio tional recognition in 2008. With your
around the world. exclusively designed to share the Hon- continued interest and that of others
Fortunately, it was relatively easy to orary Degree of Distinction with who follow in your footsteps, the
identify the Hall of Fame candidates. clients and the most discerning friends IFPO Hall of Fame will continue to
Since day one IFPO has maintained a and family. Each item in the portfolio review members qualifications and
transactional data base that records is graced with the distinctive IFPO induct even more members in the next
every single activity of each IFPO Hall of Fame Logo. twenty-five years. !
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 Program

TERMS AND CONDITIONS
contact information: to be published on your web-site 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 12-
name month committment required. After 12 months, monthly charges will continue
IFPO Member #
until member cancels with a 30-day notice. Visa, Mastercard, American
Express, Optima accepted.
business name (optional) 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,
address the first six months of the monthly fee. You will then be billed at 6 month inter-
vals.
city, state, zip, country I agree to the above terms and conditions. I enclose my photos:
#HP31, up to15 photos, set-up fee $49.00 and monthly fee: $19.95
phone/fax
#HP32, up to 30 photos, set-up fee $99.00 and monthly fee: $19.95
email, other signature
IMPORTANT: Allow 30 days for IFPO personnel to scan your images and create your Home Page. Be sure
to add your Home Page URL (www.aipress.com/~yourname) to your business cards, letterhead and all your
promotional material. Visa/MasterCard/American Express/Optima Card # expiration date
mail to: IFPO PO Box 777, Lewisville NC 27023-0777

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 Memberships, Associations, Publishing Credits, Prizes or
Home Page. Awards.
MOTTO, SLOGAN or Describe Your Specialty (ie: on-loca- Accomplishments, Assignments, current Projects and
tion child photography). 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 cap-
tion for each one. Be sure to put your member# on each photo or slide. Model releases are required for any photos that have human sub-
jects 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 peo-
ple to visit as possible.

On Assignment
Photos by Nancy Ford IFPO, Beaver, West Virginia
For several years IFPO photographer Nancy Ford

and other IFPO members have covered events at the
White House. Nancy has covered dozens of events
including Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth’s visit in
May 2007 as well President Bush’s meeting the US
Olympic Teams in 2008. She also covered First
Lady Laura Bush’s Open House for the Press to
showcase the 2008 Christmas decorations at the
White House.
Prior to that IFPO photographer Ilya Moshenskiy
traveled from Redmond, Washington to cover the
55th Presidential Inaugural Events on January 20,
2005. Most recently IFPO Photographer Tim Moore
of Cordova, Tennessee covered events at the White
House and the 56th Presidential Inaugural Ceremony
on January 20, 2009.
PHOTOS (CLOCKWISE ): IFPO PHOTOGRAPHERS NANCY FORD AND TIM MOORE AT THE
WHITE HOUSE; TYPICAL DAY FOR WHITE HOUSE PHOTOGRAPHERS; FIRST LADY LAURA
BUSH WITH TWO WHITE HOUSE CHEFS. PRESIDENT BUSH ADDRESSES THE US OLYMPIC
TEAMS. PRESIDENT BUSH AND FIRST LADY ON WHITE HOUSE GROUNDS; FIRST LADY LAURA
BUSH WELCOMES MEMBERS OF THE PRESS TO THE WHITE HOUSE. ©2008 NANCY FORD

SURVIVAL GEAR
BREAKING NEWS
CHASE kit!
WHAT IS IT? WHAT YOU GET
The Breaking News Chase Kit is composed of The Pursuit Package:
three vital parts. The Pursuit Package gets you • Three (3) fully assembled laminated NEWS
on the scene; the Action Package gives what you CORRESPONDENT’S accreditation ID’s
need at the scene; the Instant Response Package each with your name and Assignment Veri-
gets your news story to the right news outlet fication Code. They are custom made to use
instantly. with your current Press Passport, Press
Badge and Press Wallet I.D. Card. Q&A
WHO CAN GET IT • The Pursuit Guide prepares you to gather, I already have Press Credentials.
1. If you are an IFPO member with GOLD record and distribute breaking news stories.
Why do I have to buy the Chase Kit?
PRESS or UNIVERSAL PRESS CREDEN- The Action Package:
• Action Scene Reporters Log You DO NOT. The Chase Kit was simply
TIALS you QUALIFY and may order the
• New Client Hot Sheets designed to make the breaking NEWS COR-
Breaking News Chase Kit.
• Accident Report Forms RESPONDENT’S job easy. It gives you
2. If you are an IFPO member, but not yet a everything you need on the spot to do the
member of a press program, TO QUALIFY • Quick Response Information Forms
job, do it right and get it to your nearest edi-
you must order one of the press programs The Instant Response Package: tor. The Chase Kit actually serves as your
(page 10 & 11) before or at the same time you • A Field Directory of HOT contacts. assistant to make sure you collect all the
order the Chase Kit. • 3 Quick Step Releases facts and then get them to the right place.
• Instant Reporter’s Delivery Forms
• Rights to Use Contract & Fee Contracts What is a Chase photographer; what
All forms include reproduction rights so you do they chase?
always have a permanent supply. We consider any photographer who is in
Accreditation Certificate search of breaking news events to be a
3 ID’s, “Chase Hound”. He chases sports, entertain-
FIELD kit &
The following Correspondent Photographer has
met all standards and requirements to receive full
accreditation as a
ment, fires, accidents, storms, natural disas-
ters, plane crashes, train wrecks, press con-
PURSUIT Guide! ferences and even goodwill tours.
NEWS Accreditation Certificate Accreditation Certificate

Will the Chase Kit be recognized?
Police will recognize the Press Credentials
which must be used with the NEWS COR-
CORRESPONDENT The following Correspondent Photographer has met all stan-
dards and requirements to receive full accreditation as a The following Correspondent Photographer has met all standards and
requirements to receive full accreditation as a RESPONDENT accreditation part of the
NEWS
John Q. Smith
Assignment Verification CORRESPONDENT NEWS Chase Kit.
Code: 00001SMI John Q. Smith
Assignment Verification Code: 00001SMI CORRESPONDENT Will Today’s Photographer p u b l i s h
Accredited: Accredited: January 14, 1998 John Q. Smith these news stories?
Assignment Verification Code: 00001SMI
January 14, 1998 Fits in wallet with 402A press wallet card
(pg 21). Accredited: January 14, 1998 Today’s Photographer WILL publish stories
about YOU covering these stories. The
Fits inside 408A passport. (pg 20). 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?
#452A - $39.95 Let’s use an auto accident as an example.
ACTION PLUS $9 S & H
You have photographed the wreck and are
leaving the scene without having seen any
Package other photographers or news teams. Pick up
the nearest phone (using the numbers listed
INSTANT in your Reporter’s Field Directory) to notify
PURSUIT
news agencies that photos of the accident are
RESPONSE available even though the film has not been
pro cessed . Breaking news is HOT and
Package Package
Forms Masters:
Reporter's Log & Evaluation
should be reported immediately.
Accident Report
CHASE kit ™ Client Hot Sheets & Notification
Quick Response News Log
News Event Checkpoint List
Daily Action Planner
Hot Local Contacts
Quick Response Labs
Field Directory Notes
CHASE kit ™ Quick Step Publication Release
Quick Step Model Release
CHASE kit ™ Quick Step Property Release
Instant News Report
Rights to Publish Agreement
CHASE kit ™

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brides still cling to the old tradition ceremony shoot them in a variety of with their son. Equal billing is the key
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required me to walk from one end a spot in the other end zone. National Championship. I stood four
zone to the other after each possession At the National Championship I feet away from the podium while the
and quarter. Because the end zones arrived at 4:30 p.m. for an 8:00 p.m. crystal ball trophy was passed back
were not crowded, this was not diffi- start, picked my spot along the end and forth from winning player to win-
cult to do. For the Penn State game, I zone and stayed there for the duration ning player. I will forever remember
only shot Penn State as did most other of the game. the expressions of joy, excitement,
photographers that day. When I The photographic highlight of the pride and shock on each face while he
changed end zones at the end of a 2008-2009 football season was being held the trophy. What an extraordinary
quarter, it was usually difficult to find on the field after Florida won the way to end a great season! !
2008 A N N U A L P H O TO C O N T E S T W I N N E R S
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Rain Dancers (October Winner)
CINDERELLA MORFF, LOHMAN, MISSOURI
Blue Crystal In Pursuit of Nectar

CRAIG TORDY, CLEARWATER, FLORIDA CINDERELLA MORFF IFPO, LOHMAN, MISSOURI
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2008 CERTIFICATE WINNERS & HONORABLE MENTIONS
January May September
Honorable Mentions Honorable Mentions Certificate Winners
Throwaway Scrap Iron Down and Ready Spring is Now
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Honorable Mentions
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Honorable Mentions Honorable Mention James Duckett, Taylorsville, NC
Ashleigh Backyard Friend Finishing Touches
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Passion Flower
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Heather K. Dawson, Quinton, VA
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Travis Lewing, Groves, TX Jo Ann Kiel, Stroudsburg, PA
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Honorable Mentions Honorable Mentions
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MONTHLY PRIZE WINNERS BEGIN ON PAGE 27
MONTHLY PHOTO CONTEST
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2008 PHOTO CONTEST
WINNERS
JUNE WINNER
EGRET CHILLIN’
© 2008 Travis Lewing IFPO Groves, TX
ANNUAL HONORABLE MENTION AND NOVEMBER WINNER

IN PURSUIT OF NECTAR
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APRIL WINNER
BEAUTIFUL FLOWER
© 2008 Thomas Curley IFPO
Hudson, NY MONTHLY PRIZE WINNERS BEGIN ON PAGE 27
CONTINUED ON PAGE
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TIPS FOR PET PHOTOGRAPHY
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sure you buy a washable fabric that picture was made using a men’s blaz-
can be laundered after each shoot. If er, tie, and a straw hat found at a thrift
you don’t have a backdrop stand, cre- store. It took much patience and many
ate one by draping your fabric over shots to get the perfect one, not to
one or two chairs behind the table. mention a very cooperative dog! It has
“Chip clips” from a dollar store are
won several awards and reminds me of
handy to clamp the fabric down.
Props the works of my favorite photograph-
Check your local craft stores, flea er, William Wegman.
markets, and thrift stores for creative Animals on location
props. The use of old pots, baskets, hat If you are shooting on location there
boxes, boots, wash tubs and such are are several things you can do to assure
great for smaller animals. If you really great shots. Never shoot in direct over-
want to be creative and have a very head sunlight between 11:00 a.m. and
docile cooperative pet, try a few wild 2:00 p.m. Best times are early in the
and silly shots like using the popular morning or late in the day when the
pet clothes found at pet boutiques. sun is at your back and the tempera- make the horse run. If this doesn’t
They really make fun whimsical shots. tures are cooler so the animal does not work, have the owner use a lunging
You can always make your own pet get over heated. rope and have the horse run in circles
clothes by dressing them up in old Shooting at the animal’s eye level is while you are positioned in front of the
people clothes with the use of safety a must even when shooting large ani- animal, panning and shooting con-
pins to nip and tuck such as the shot of mals such as horses. Remember to use stantly. You can later edit out the rope
the chocolate lab, “Smokey Joe.” This at least a 400 ISO. Forget the use of a and background clutter.
tripod for farm Try converting some farm animal
animals, as you shots into black and whites or sepia
will be moving tones. This nostalgic presentation
around too much. offers an option that is very appealing.
Having a helper Also, if all the photos do not match
again comes in your expectations, you can convert
handy. If you them to art sketches or abstracts using
want a beautiful your editing software.
shot of a horse I hope you will find these tips valu-
kicking up dirt able to your pet photography business.
and galloping It has taken me years to learn through
across a pasture, trial and error what works best so I am
ask your helper to confident these pointers will work well
run ahead or give for you. Shooting pets is challenging
the commands but you can have fun and make a few
necessary to dollars at the same time. !
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One of the most important wedding minister with bride and groom, lots of duplicates and crop. I then review all
pictures is the bride being escorted the bride and groom alone. Make sure and choose only the very best shots. I
down the aisle, so fire away. Remem- you get all the pictures on the bride’s never include “border line” images. I
ber, she is the star of the show! Be list and lots of shots of both sides of then burn two discs -- one for the bride
sure to be far enough away to capture the family. Include the step-moms and and groom -- a back-up for my files.
the entire full length of the bride and dads and other extended family mem- My wedding packages include the
her escort. Again leave space for bers ... no one should be left out. disc and my service at one price with a
enlargements. Shoot in front from At the reception shoot the cake written release that the couple has
about 15 feet away then from behind before it is cut, then the cutting and unlimited use of the images. They can
to capture the entire length of gown. the toast. (If possible you do not want print locally or send them to a dis-
If approved by the minister and the to be held up for hours while the cou- count online lab. They can even print
bride and groom, shoot each part of ple stands in a long receiving line!) gallery wrap canvas enlargements and
the ceremony from various locations, Shoot plenty of casual shots includ- choose their own wedding books. This
holding your camera at different ing those on the bride’s list. To saves them money, and me the
angles for great shots. Be sure to shoot accommodate large groups shots, open headaches of providing proofs, pro-
the crucial kiss that seals the marriage, your widest angle lens fully and hold- ducing final prints and albums.
again firing away to make sure you get ing your camera up in the air at arms My fees depend on time spent, the
the perfect shot! Place yourself at the length zoom out, aim the barrel of the number of shots the bride has request-
end of the runway or at the front of the lens down and click several shots over ed, travel expense and my actual
aisle so you can catch the couple as and over moving the camera at differ- shooting time if it is more than four
they are announced as husband and ent angles to make sure you have what hours. I collect a non-refundable per-
wife. As they exit, fire away! I call a good “aerial view!” Ask the centage of the agreed package price
The after wedding shots must be guests to look up at the lens. Check when I book the date. A twenty-five to
done quickly to facilitate the bride and your viewfinder or replay feature to fifty per cent deposit at booking is
groom to the reception. Ask the minis- make sure you got the entire group standard. Weddings are seldom can-
ter or person performing the service to before moving on. Finally, shoot the celled but photographers could be --
make an announcement that the bride removing of the bride’s garter and the unless there is an investment up front.
and groom will arrive at the reception throwing of the bouquet. After the With the proper planning and a
as soon as pictures are finished. Now throwing of the rice and departure good digital camera you can make
you will take the posed final shots shots your job is finished. really good money for a few hours on
where the entire party is together. After the wedding, I edit the pictures a week-end. The best part is that the
Take the normal entire group shots using my computer software to create market never ends -- even in very bad
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The American Image Press Photographer’s Code of Ethics

A press photographer’s reputation is often based on his own code
• Stay within the boundaries of the photographers’ area. Never interfere
of ethics. Although getting the story is the ultimate goal, ethical stan- with the action, criticize a player or performer or interrupt an authorized
dards can “make or break” a career. As a press photographer, it is official.
your duty to document newsworthy happenings — never altering cir- • Have patience. Resist the urge to inconvenience other photographers
cumstances or interfering with action to enhance your photographs. by changing spots. Your opportunity will come.
Your photos should tell a story just as it happened. Meeting the high • Although it can be necessary to fight for a good position, always be
standards of good press photography requires patience, determina- courteous. You’ll find other photographers are usually willing to share
tion and a strong set of ethics which can be the difference between their space -- if you offer them the same courtesy. Try your best to get
success and failure. along with other members of the press.
First, foremost and always remember that Press access is a privi- • Always live up to your obligations to promoters and publications.
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you:
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agreement.
• Arrive early — at least 45 minutes to an hour before the event is • Always clean up after yourself -- film wrappers, etc.
scheduled to begin — in order to check in, find the press area, check
out the stage or facility lay-out and choose a vantage point. • Never photograph anyone in a compromising situation (backstage,
locker rooms) unless it’s a public figure in a public place which qualifies
• Never show up for an event unprepared. Not only should you have all for news. Don’t abuse the privileges you have been granted.
the proper equipment, you should have a basic knowledge and under-
standing of the event. Do your homework! • Always remember you are a photographer on the job -- not a spectator.
• Try to work with promoters and authorized officials rather than against Finally, the nature of breaking news makes preparation impossi-
them. ble. However, when you arrive on the scene, you are a press pho-
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• Conduct yourself in a professional manner at all times. Photographers have learned to display at scheduled media events. With practice
who complain or cause problems aren’t likely to be admitted again.
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