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TODAYS PHOTOGRAPHER INTERNATIONAL 2014 ANNUAL ISSUE
Volume 29, Number 1
Contents
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An Olympic Gold Medalists Book Cover

By Keith Cephus
How To Make a Good Im-PRESS-ion

By Henry Smith
The Americas Cup -- Up Close

By Richard B. Ressman M.D.
PAGE
25
ON THE COVER
ORACLE TEAM USA DEFEATED TEAM NEW
ZEALANDS EMIRATES AC 72 TO WIN THE
AMERICAS CUP IN SAN FRANSCISCO LAST
14 A Young Space Engineers Vision

By Jim D. Fermo Ph.D
16 How To Protect Your Rights and Photos

By Vonda H. Blackburn, Editor
19 IFPO Hall of Fame
FEATURES
On assignment at the White House is

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Inauguration of President George W. Bush
in 2005).
My second assignment was really fun for
President Obamas welcome of the Seattle
Seahawks to celebrate their 2014 Superbowl Championship. Ilya Moshenskiy
2013 RICHARD RESSMAN MD, IFPO.
RUSSELL WILSON #3 SEAHAWKS QB

CARRIED THE COVETED VINCE LOMBARDI
TROPHY SUPER BOWL XLVIII TROPHY
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44 I Shoot Young Eagles

By George Austin
48 Press Photographers Code of Ethics
IFPO PHOTOGRAPHERS PUBLISHED IN THIS ISSUE

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KEITH CEPHUS
MIGUEL A. CRUZ
JEROME DORN
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C. EDWARD FREEMAN
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Roscoe Farmer, San Francisco, CA
Dennis Hodges, Kansas City, MO
Robert Marks, Bethesda, MD
Ilya Moshenskiy, Redmond, WA
Robert Scott, Port St. Lucie, FL
Henry Smith,Warwick, NY
Arthur Wiegman, The Netherlands
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12 The AVP 2014 Season Kick Off By Frank and Brenda Lamica
13 2014 Track and Field Championships By Alfred K Grey
23 The Nuclear Security Summit 2014 By Arthur Wiegman
27 Mercedes-Benz NY Fashion Week By Roy Speller Sr. and Franz Michaud
29 Miss European 2013-2014 Pageant By Keith Gibson
31 The Dragon Boat Festival By Franz Michaud
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40 White House Ceremony for President Bush 41 By Jerome Dorn
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IFPO Photographer Chosen to Shoot Book Cover
People want to know if they can trust you. Thats

the key. If they cant trust you, it doesnt matter
what your skill sets are. Keith Cephus
I have been truly blessed in so many ways. I fell in love with photography in the late 80s and love it more every day. I joined IFPO on
January 15, 1989 and ordered the guide, How to Get Your Work
Published. From that I learned that you must have good quality,
interesting photos and the tenacity to go after the publishers who use
what you shoot. I learned quickly not to waste time trying to convince publishers to use my work if it was outside the focus of their
readership. It also became apparent that you must have access to
events to get many of the photos that publishers need. So I applied
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for Olympic Gold Medalist

Olympic Gold Medal Gymnast Gabrielle
Douglas chose IFPO member Keith
Cephus of Virginia Beach, Virginia as the
exclusive photographer for her book
Raising the Bar.
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - When

Olympic Gold Medal Gymnast
Gabrielle Douglas needed a photo
spread for her latest book, she turned
to a photographer based in her hometown for the job. IFPO photographer
Keith Cephus was selected as the
exclusive photographer for her book
Raising the Bar. Cephus photos are
featured on the front and back covers
and throughout the book.
When Cephus saw Douglas make
history at the 2012 London Summer
Olympics, he quickly drummed up an
idea to congratulate the two-time gold
medalist and add her to his portfolio.
As he watched history unfold, he sent
a Facebook message to Douglas. On
behalf of Keith Cephus Photography,
I would like to give you a complimentary photo shoot to let you know how
much we appreciate you in Hampton
Roads, Virginia, he said.
A little more than one year later,
Cephus portfolio includes more than
6,000 photos of Douglas. He has captured some of her most prized
moments since the Olympics, including the moment when she received a
congressional award in Richmond,
Virginia. He also photographed the
ceremony when Virginia Beach gave
Douglas the key to the city. Cephus
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remains amazed
by his newfound relationship with Douglas and her
team -- especially since she
never saw his Facebook offer! It was
God. It was a blessing, because when
I made the offer, I didnt know the
opportunity would really come,
Cephus said. It turned out to be the
opportunity of a lifetime.
The chance to add Douglas to his
portfolio actually started with her
mother, Natalie Hawkins. When
Hawkins was nominated for an award,
NBA Referee Tony Brothers called
Cephus to photograph the event. By
the end of the photo shoot, Hawkins
was impressed enough with Cephus
and his team to put her daughters
photo needs in his hands. After
building a great relationship with
Natalie, she trusted me with Gabby;
therefore, she gave me the opportunity
to do a photo shoot with her daughter,
so it was truly a blessing and an honor
to be a part of the documentary of
Gabbys life, Cephus said. He didnt
simply capture Douglas the gymnast.
He was also able to capture the glamorous side of Douglas for the book.
Cephus credits his national and

international success to not only his
talent, but his tenacity, strong work
ethic, and willingness to build strong
relationships with his clients. People
want to know if they can trust you.
Thats the key. If they cant trust you,
it doesnt matter what your skill sets
are, Cephus said.
A retired Navy Chief Petty Officer,
Cephus fell in love with photography
during his first tour of duty in Japan.
He joined IFPO on January 15, 1989
and has been active since day one. He
often offers workshops and plans to
sponsor a photography camp for
underprivileged children. He also
speaks to groups in the community
about photography and business. The
New York native also serves on the
Academic Review Board for the Art
Institute of Virginia Beach and is a
member of Wedding and Portrait Photographers International and Professional Photographers of America in
addition to IFPO.
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How To Make A Good Im-PRESS-ion

By Henry Smith IFPO, Warwick, New York
YOUNG KELLY CLARKSON IN CONCERT AT

BETHEL WOODS (WOODSTOCK)
HENRY SMITH
I had shot my first press event

twelve years earlier in college. The
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THE AMERICAS CUP 2013 UP CLOSE

BY RICHARD B. RESSMAN, M.D., IFPO, CUPERTINO, CA
Covering the 2013 Americas Cup Races in San Francisco was one of the most spectacular sports events Ive covered. Down eight races to one, The American Team
came back to win the next eight races and the Americas Cup in dramatic fashion.
Richard B. Ressman, M. D. IFPO
JIMMY SPITHILL, THE AMERICAN SKIPPER
During the 2013 Americas Cup

Races in San Francisco last summer,
after being down eight races to one in
the best of seventeen (nine races to
win), the American Team of Larry
Ellisons Oracle AC 72 made some
modifications in the housing for the
hydrofoil and won the next eight races

in dramatic fashion. During one of the
last races, Team New Zealands Emirates AC 72 was approaching the finish line to capture the Cup; however,
time ran out and the crew did not finish in the allotted forty minute maximum. The New Zealand team never
got any closer.
Jimmy Spithill, the American skipper, did a magnificent job in getting
his boat to hydrofoil sooner than the
New Zealand boat in nearly every
race; his technique at the starts was
most admirable. Dean Barker, the New
Zealand skipper, seemed to be devastated after losing the final race. One
had to share tears with him.
Only three challengers, Artemis
Racing (Sweden), Emirates Team New
Zealand,
and Luna
Rossa Challenge (Italy) competed in
the 2013 Louis Vuitton Challenge to
win the right to challenge the defending American team, Oracle in the
Americas Cup Races. Emirates Team
New Zealand won.
The cost of a challenge was prohibitive for most potential teams. Estimates to fund a challenge exceed half
a billion dollars, and each boat costs
about eight million dollars to build;
crews and support teams also require
housing and meals for months. Rent in
San Francisco in not inexpensive.
As usual, my AI News Service Press
cards along with the support of the
editorial staff, provided the access to
this preeminent sports event.
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Gold Press II Program
GAIN ACCESS to SPORTS,

CONCERTS, BREAKING
NEWS EVENTS and More
IFPO Gold Press II Credentials:
Are available in Hard Card Format and only to IFPO photographers.
Have been in operation for more than 27 years.
Have a success rate of more than 85% for all events.
Place you on assignment for Todays Photographer International magazine*.
Are backed up and supported by the editorial staff of Todays Photographer International magazine.
Are issued for 3 years.
At the end of 3 years renewal fees are usually half price or less for the next 3 years.
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Retain all rights to their photos and are encouraged to also submit their work to other media outlets.
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Photographers may join IFPO and enroll in the Gold Press II Program at the same time.
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AI NEWS Service UNIVERSAL Press Program

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backed-up by Todays Photographer International Magazine
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AI Universal Press Credentials:
Places you on assignment for American International (AI) News Service
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Arms you with the most complete state of the art press package ever issued by IFPO.
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Have a success rate of more than 80% for all kind of events around the world.
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USPRESSCORPS.ORG
ASSOCIATION OF VOLLEYBALL PROFESSIONALS
experience achievement reliability prestigious
By Frank and Brenda Lamica IFPO

St. Petersburg, FL
AVP KICK OFF 2014 SEASON
Every year IFPO tries to launch at least one major program based on what we've
learned from experience and requests from IFPO member photographers working in the
field. The new USPRESSCORPS.ORG Press Program is the latest expansion of IFPO
press programs which were originally launched in 1984. We encouraged and received a
tremendous amount of feedback in the past year which was the basis for the format of
the new USPRESSCORPS.ORG Press Program.
The recurring theme seemed to be that many venues around
the world now require press photographers to show more than
one press card. To meet those requirements and other considerations, IFPO expanded the press programs to include a new, elite
US Press Corps program which issues a Press Hard Card -- coveted by most press photographers. USPRESSCORPS.ORG will be permanently limited to
only 1500 experienced IFPO press photographers.
The new USPRESSCORPS.ORG Press Credentials serve 3 purposes:
1)
Press hard cards are now issued by most respected media organization and are
expected at most major venues. The photo hard card symbolizes the highest
level of credentials and presents a positive image for the serious press photographer.
2)
Many venues, especially for professional sports, are now asking for at least
two press cards in order to be considered for access to the event. The hard card
is expected to elevate the prestige of the photographer and will certainly epitomize the preeminence of the issuing organization.
3)
Press hard cards with the photo placed in the manufacturing process are the
most recognized cards for serious photographers. They cannot be duplicated
effectively and, therefore, command respect whenever presented. IFPO now
has the technology to turn almost any photo into a professional head shot for
the production process.
The USPRESSCORPS.ORG program is specifically designed to enhance the stature

of IFPO press photographers and to meet the expectations of press officials and law
enforcement internationally. In the near future only press hard cards will be recognized
at most venues.
Qualified IFPO photographers have been notified of their status and invited to join
USPRESSCORPS.ORG. If you have not been notified and believe you qualify, contact
IFPO customer service at 336-468-1138 or email homeoffice@ainewsservice.net.
Fact-based, well-documented, unbiased press coverage may be more important today
than almost any time in history. With major newspapers folding monthly and others cutting publishing schedules there is soon going to be vacuum to be filled. Also, the mainstream media is either left or right leaning and true journalism seems to be in jeopardy.
Since 1984 IFPO Press photographers have covered some of the most high profile
events in the world including the Inauguration of Presidents Barack Obama and George
W. Bush, the Chinese Protest March in Tiananmen Square in 1989, the 1995 bombing of
the Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City and the 9/11 Terrorist Attack of the
World Trade Center in New York in 2001. Thousands of sports and entertainment events
and hundreds of other lesser events are covered everyday in the most populated cities of
the world as well as the most remote regions by IFPO press photographers.
The mission of the USPRESSCORPS.ORG is to create a core of 1500 top notch press
photographers to provide comprehensive coverage that is factual and in context directly
to major news outlets for distribution. For more information contact IFPO at 336-4681138 or email homeoffice@ainewsservice.net
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The AVP came to St. Petersburg

for the second time to kick off their
2014 season. The tour is loaded with
the top professional players and
Olympic hopefuls from around the
country.
This was the first event to cover
with our brand new American Image
Press credentials. We had contacted
the AVP about a month prior to the
event and had been approved. Its
really a thrill to attend your first event
and be ushered into the inner sanctum
of the parking area as an attendant
pulls back the barricade and motions
you through to the media parking
area. Yes, we have arrived!
In the media area we picked up our
AVP Credentials, stored our excess
equipment and made friends with the
ice cooler. Tables were provided for
our laptops and we were given schedules of the matches and player information. It was a physically draining
to be court side shooting with the
heat, but, we wouldnt have traded
that experience for anything.
Brenda stationed herself on the far
side of the court and I was right
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THE 2014 USA TRACK AND FIELD OUTDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS

SACRAMENTO STATE UNIVERSITY, SACRAMENTO, CA
Photos by Alfred K. Grey IFPO
WILL CLAYE WON THE

MEN TRIPLE JUMP WITH A
PERSONAL BEST OF
58 FEET 3 INCHES.
2014 ALFRED K. GREY
It was a great experience for me as photographer,

and a track and field fan, to gain access and photograph the athletes at the national outdoor championships. It was an incredible feeling rubbing elbows
with other photographers and negotiating picture taking positions with members
of the national media. Al Grey
UPPER LEFT: EVAN JAGER (#8), DONALD CABRAL (3) AND CORY LESLIE (#7) EXECUTED THE WATER JUMP DURING THE MENS 3000 METER STEEPLECHASE. UPPER RIGHT: DAWN HARPER-NELSON POWERED OVER THE HURDLE PAST JASMIN STOWERS ON HER WAY TO VICTORY IN THE WOMEN 100 METER
HURDLES FINALS. LOWER LEFT: DAVID OLIVER CLEARED THE HURDLE ON HIS WAY TO A THIRD PLACE FINISH IN THE MEN 110 METER HURDLES. LOWER
RIGHT: KIM CONLEY REJOICED AFTER WINNING THE WOMEN 10000 METER RUN WITH A TIME OF 32:02:07.2014 ALFRED K. GREY
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ENDEAVOURS ROBOTIC
ARM 2013 BY JIM
FERMO
A young man watches television in

the 1960s and learns of the first satellite, a Russian Sputnik launched into
space. This sets his dreams on fire
with desire and determination to be a
part of it all. It was the beginning for
young Bernard (Buddy) Bregman. He
was determined to become instrumental in the space program.
Growing up in New York City he
earned his Bachelors Degree in Engineering from City College of New
York, and a Masters Degree from
Pennsylvania State University.
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A Young Mans Vision:

To commemorate this year, the 45th Anniversary of the United States Moon
Landing in July 1969, the following article is a tribute and tiny snapshot of one
among many who contributed greatly to this amazing achievement. The Editors
Bregman,
driven
and
determined to
make his childhood dreams a
reality, worked
in the aerospace industry
for over fortyfive years at
various locations around
the country.
While
in
Denver, working for Martin
Marietta he did
BUDDY BERGMAN WITH THE MARS LANDER. 2013 BY JIM FERMO
experimental
integration on the worlds first soft writing the proposal for the Space
lander on Mars in 1976. He also par- Shuttle. Buddy, like many unsung peoticipated in facilitating earth resources ple behind the scenes is a quiet, unasexperiments on Skylab, the worlds suming individual with many wonderfirst space station. He was involved in ful stories of his lifes work in the
the cooperative effort with Gruman in space programs.
Buddys
accomplishments as a
Space Engi-
THE SPACE
SHUTTLE
ENDEAVOUR
WAS RETIRED TO
LOS ANGELES
AND TRANSPORTED TO ITS
PERMANENT
HOME AT THE
SCIENCE AND
SPACE
MUSEUM.
2013 BY JIM
FERMO
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An IFPO Exclusive Interview with Bernard

(Buddy) Bregman - Space Engineer
... to get what you want, you just need to ask and be persistent.
You may not encounter a Buddy Bregman but in every community
there are interesting people with stories to tell.
By Jim D. Fermo, Ph.D, IFPO
Once a month several men friends and I meet and take the subway
to different parts of the Los Angeles area and have lunch and do city
tours. Last month Bernard (Buddy) Bregman happened to join the
group as a newcomer. I began inquiring about his profession. When he started talking, I was just
floored by his experiences.
I explained IFPO and my wonderful years as a member and asked if I could have a private interview
with him. He said, I'll do one better. He invited me and my grandson to the Science Center in Los
Angles. Since I was a member of the IFPO Press, Buddy asked the Director if he could bring us in for a
private tour and pictures before the crowds arrived. The Director approved.
The next thing I knew we had an appointment at the California Science Center prior to it being
open to the public, and a personal interview with Bernard "Buddy" Bregman. There was so much
knowledge exchanged that I could have written a book filled with his exciting life's stories and pictures
from the center. The interview concluded two days later when I was invited to his home. In his private
office I shot his portrait and viewed the many awards of his accomplishments, pictures of astronauts
and rocket displays along with other space memorabilia he had gathered over the many years.
I though this article was important to share with other members of IFPO for two main reasons.
First, to get what you want, you just need to ask and be persistent. Just as in Buddy's case your
dreams can be your reality. Second, over the years my IFPO credentials when presented have gained
admission to a great variety of venues both here and abroad.
I am a firm supporter of IFPO and believe that an organization that provides so much support to
photographers and the advancement of our craft deserves the ultimate support from its members.
Although I have several press credentials, I really use only one when I travel.
Warmest Regards to Vonda Blackburn and the entire team at IFPO. Keep up the great work.
Jim D. Fermo, Ph.D.
P.S. I really enjoy the actual magazine immensely.
neer are too numerous to mention in
one article. His lifes dreams have
been fulfilled and his goals successfully accomplished. Few if any know of
Bernard Bregman as his merits have
been achieved with a quiet humility in
the space program.
One of Buddys exciting projects
was his work on the proposal for astronaut interaction and cargo payload
integration. His area of expertise for
the proposal was the conceptual design
of the remote arm used by the space
shuttles to deliver and bring back
objects from the far reaches of space.

The Space Shuttle Endeavour
recently arrived in Los Angeles and
was transported to the Science and
Space Museum. Another exhibit there
is the robotic arm that Endeavour and
the other space shuttles used to
retrieve items from space and launch
satellites - another Bregman success
Today Buddy has new goals. He is
determined to educate and excite
young people. He leads by example
that there are no limits to what one can
achieve with only some imagination,
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ON ASSIGNMENT:
THE DUTCH ROYAL FAMILY
HER MAJESTY QUEEN MAXIMA ASSISTED IN THE OPENING OF

THE NEW "GREEN" FACTORY OF UNIPRO BV IN HAAKSBERGEN,
THE NETHERLANDS IN 2014. 2014 Arthur Wiegman IFPO
H o w To P ro t e c t Yo u r R i g h t s a n d P h o t o s
B y V o n d a H . B l a ckb u rn , E d i t o r
any times over the years a 5) ALWAYS send a postage paid return
envelope when submitting by mail if
photographer has called or
you expect your work to be returned.
written to report that his or
her photos have been used without permis- 6) Submissions by email are just out
there in an unknown domain. It is
sion, or with permission but without paymuch safer to mail a disc with your
ment, photo credit or other related probname and copyright notice on the disc.
lems. In ninety-nine percent of the reports
We are not suggesting that you never
the problems could have been avoided by
email an image but you should know
using a cover letter or a simple agreement
and trust the receiver and believe that
in writing or using an IFPO Business
terms for an agreement can be made.
Form.
The following steps should provide pro- 7) Once there is an agreement for how an
image is to be used, the terms must be
tection for most situations.
set before the use occurs. Example: One
1) Copyrights are inherent to the photographoto may be used once for $25 or any
pher. However, an inventory list of
amount that is satisfactory. You may
images with the copyright notice
even want the benefit of having your
(Ex:2014) is a friendly reminder that
photos published without payment. If
the work is protected by copyright laws.
so, that should be agreed upon up front.
Also a short notice such as, All rights
8) Others conditions must also be met.
reserved could be added.
Will you get photo credit? Will you get
2) Each time a photo or digital image
a copy of the work published? Can you
leaves your possession, it should be
buy extra copies if you need them?
accompanied by signed and dated permission for use with terms and condi- 9) When is payment made? Upon publication? Within 30 days? At the end of the
tions stated. This is the first step to a
publishing cycle? It really doesnt matcontract for use -- even if no payment is
ter as long as you understand and agree
involved. KEEP A COPY FOR YOUR
to it.
FILES.
3) Digital images require even more pro- 10) Finally, all terms and conditions
tection. NEVER send your original should be confirmed in writing and signed
files. Not even just for someone to con- by both parties. Sounds like too much
sider. Send a copy of digital images in work? Not so. Two copies of a simple
very low resolution along with text files cover letter can do the job for you. Simple
business forms can do the job for you even
of the first two items above.
4) Follow up by phone or email within 5-8 better. (See the offer for a lifetime supply
business days to see if your images of IFPO Business Forms on pages 2 and 3
arrived and if there is interest etc. Men- for $39.95)
What happens if you have released your
tion that complete information is in the
images without an agreement for use and
package.
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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.
Its 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
often serves as a reminder of where 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, its 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.
Finally, posting photos on social networking sites is not recommended. If you
post a photo of a logo or trademark (pro
sports uniforms etc) without permission of
the owner of such, you are violating logo
and trademark regulations which could get
you into trouble. Dont do it -- even though
you own the copyright to the photo. You
can submit such photos for editorial purposes to a recognized publisher, TV or
broadcast outlets as a news item or a feature story. So always remember to protect
yourself as well as your work.
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International Freelance Photographers Organization
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First issue of your subscription to Todays Photographer magazine.
Members Guide to IFPO
* Hard Card IDs are similar to your drivers license,
your photo is manufactured into the card. Almost any
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SELL PHOTOS YOU ALREADY HAVE!
S TA R T S E L L I N G YO U R P H O T O S
Successful stock libraries contain HIGH QUALITY images of everyday life situations. IFPO members shoot such images everyday as a matter of
course. However, unless a photographer has hundreds or thousands of images, he may be shunned by the large stock houses. This could happen for two
reasons, he simply may not be recognized as a successful stock photographer or his stock of a few dozen images is too small for an agency to consider.
The IFPO Stock Listing service removes these barriers totally and opens doors to the international sales market.
IFPOs 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
IFPO STOCK GALLERY SERVICE

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List only the number of quality images

Current and new clients can see your
you wish to list -- not 10,000 to 50,000 as
fresh images instantly and contact you to
required by agencies.
buy -- which could never happen with a
You can add fresh images at your convestock agency.
nience. No minimums are required -- such
The more images you list with the IFPO
as the 1000 new images per year by many
Picture Listing Service the more likely you
agencies.
are to make money -- which is the same as
There are no contracts, exclusive or
with an agency.
otherwise -- to tie up your images for
The more SUBJECTS you list with the
years as with an agency.
IFPO Picture Listing Service, the more
The price you set is what you get -likely you are to make money over the long
could never happen with an agency.
haul -- which is also true with an agency.
STOCK GALLERY
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1983- 2014
ESTABLISHED IN 2008 TO COMMEMORATE THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF IFPO
ore than six years ago to

celebrate the 25th
Anniversary of IFPO
many things were considered. The
intent was to commemorate our first
25 years in a way to honor the contributions of the members who had been
the driving force and heart of the organization. After long deliberation it was
determined to induct those still active
charter members and other deserving
members into a permanent Freelance
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When the International Freelance
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members.
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member driven organization. That
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responded with research and development. That process evolved over the
years to make IFPO what it is today,
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around the world.
Fortunately, it was easy to identify
the original Hall of Fame candidates.
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growing.
With your continued interest the
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induct even more members in the next
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WHAT IS IN YOUR FOCUS?

By Ken Luebbert IFPO, Florissant, MO
Human interest stories are a favorite

in every communitys newspaper and
are some of the first items read or
reviewed in most publications, after
the headlines. Developing human
interest stories accompanied by
insightful and personal photos are the
kind of photo activity that can provide
many exciting opportunities -- and
promote your photography business.
You can meet very interesting individuals and discover insights into new
art, talents, technologies and ethnic
characteristics, etc. You can stretch
your photographic skills in many
directions by keeping the photographic
focus on the subject of your project,
their specialties and unique gifts. Let
your photos capture the subject, their
surroundings, and their passion to support your written words.
This benefits the community by
increasing their awareness of the
unique attributes of the individuals
residing there and can inspire readers
to pursue their own dreams and goals
as well.
If time permits prepare and submit
articles frequently for publication to
your local paper. This will increase the
communitys awareness of you as a
Present Your Credentials

to Get the Interview
Because Todays Photographer appeals
to a wide range of photo interests it is
useful that periodic examples be provided
INSIDE THE DIMORA FACILITY
to inspire each photo interest with real
SIR ALFRED J. DIMORA.HOLDS A LIGHTWEIGHT
applications.
SUB - SCALE HELICAL COMPOSITE DRIVE SHAFT
Other photo magazine provide more
PROTOTYPE. 2013 KEN LUEBBERT
than enough equipment details. I think
photographer as well as your subjects.
photographers need examples that inspire
Even when the publication chooses not
them to better inform their community
to use your article, the editor will gain
(and promote their photography services)
an appreciation of your abilities over
through photographs and articles that
time and you may find more considerthey produce about unique individuals.
ation for your next submission.
Finding an important subject to photoMy following personal experience
graph often send photographers in many
illustrates
the possibilities for discovdirections. Opportunities exist everyery and the satisfaction derived from
where and selecting where to start can be
it.
troublesome. I enjoy locating special
people for a possible subject. This requires
At a community fund raiser, I devela little investigative work, photographic
oped an interest in a beautiful custom
challenges and personal interest in
vehicle on display. It featured a major
strangers and their exceptional gifts.
modification to a standard production
Every community is certain to have peocar that resulted in a new utility truck
ple who can inspire others with their creconfiguration.The owners name was
ativity, athleticism, inventiveness, charity,
kindness and courage in the face of adversity, or a thousand other traits that
make them special. I suggest that you
seek out those individuals with your press
credentials in hand, write
and photograph their stories
Once you find that unique person,
arrange a proper introduction and ask for
an interview for the purpose of doing a
human interest story.
After completing your self-assignment,
present your article to the feature editor
at the local newspaper or even a national
publication if your subjects activities
have a broad appeal. In this digital age,
do not overlook online journalism as an
outlet for your work.
You most likely will not get paid a
high professional fee for the time devoted to such a project -- but getting a
byline (your name and photos) into the
THE 1986 OFFICIAL CENTENNIAL CAR
public eye is key to getting your name out
P
RESIDENT REAGAN DECLARED 1986 TO BE THE CENTENNIAL YEAR OF THE GASOLINE POWERED
promoting your photography services.
Ken Luebbert IFPO AUTOMOBILE. SIR DIMORAS CLENET WAS CHOSEN AS THE OFFICIAL CENTENNIAL CAR AND IS STILL
GORGEOUS TODAY.
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2013 KEN LUEBBERT
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you must order one of the press programs
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Will Todays Photographer publish

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Todays Photographer WILL publish stories
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to daily newspapers and wire services.
How do I find out if a newspaper or

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Lets use an auto accident as an example.
You have photographed the wreck and are
leaving the scene without having seen any
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THE NUCLEAR SECURITY SUMMIT 2014

By Arthur Wiegman IFPO, Hengelo, Netherlands
Ive covered many high profile events including activities of the past and present Dutch
Royal Families in the last few years while on
assignment for AI News Service. The Nuclear
Security Summit 2014 at The Hague was the
most challenging and rewarding assignment of
my career -- thanks to AI News Service.
Arthur Wiegman IFPO.
DUTCH PRIME MINISTER MARK RUTTE (L) AND

US PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA (R) AT THE
CLOSING PRESS CONFERENCE AT THE HAGUE.
Photo 2014 Arthur Wiegman
THE DELEGATES TO THE 2014 NUCLEAR SECURITY SUMMIT
Photo 2014 Arthur Wiegman
he Nuclear Security Summit

2014 was a world summit,
aimed at preventing nuclear
terrorism around the globe by:
Reducing the amount of dangerous
nuclear material in the world.
Improving the security of all
nuclear material and radioactive
sources.
Improving international cooperation.
Fifty three countries participated in
addition to 4 other international agencies as observers.
THE 2014 AVP

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THE WINNERS OF THE ST. PETERSBURG AVP OPEN

IN THE MENS FINAL SIXTH-SEEDED BRAD KEENAN (ABOVE FAR L) AND JOHN MAYER UPSET TOP-SEEDED JAKE GIBB AND CASEY PATTERSON, 16-21,
21-19, 18-16. APRIL ROSS, OLYMPIC SILVER MEDALIST AND KERRI WALSH JENNINGS, THREE TIME OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALIST (ABOVE RIGHT) BEAT
BROOKE SWEAT AND LAUREN FENDRICK, 19-21, 21-15, 15-11. THE WIN WAS WALSH JENNINGS FIFTH WORLDWIDE AND SECOND ON THE AVP TOUR
SINCE PARTNERING WITH ROSS.IN 2013. PHOTOS 2014 FRANK AND BRENDA LAMICA.
beside the CBS cameraman who was

shooting the event for the CBS Sports
Network. I was able to capture one of
the balls coming straight at me just
before it struck me in the face. One of
the EMTs sitting behind me laughing
put his hand on my shoulder and asked
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held up my camera and said, I got it!
It was a grueling tournament under
the hot sun but the local fans seemed
to love every second of it. They were
treated to several long volleys that
seem to go on and on with many
breathtaking saves on both the

womens and mens courts. If this
years matches were any indication,
the AVP can look forward to many
more successful years of tournament
play as its popularity continues to
grow. St. Petersburg loved it!
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THE SEATTLE SOAR OF THE SUPERBOWL CHAMPIONS
By Ilya Moshenskiy IFPO, Redmond, Washington
I have covered a large variety
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12th Men who flooded the streets of Seattle and poured into
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The energy was absolutely electrifying as QB Russell

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You don't have to be a football fan to know that this is
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SEATTLE SEAHAWKS CORNERBACK RICHARD SHERMAN #25 (UPPER LEFT) TAKES TO THE PODIUM AT THE WELCOME HOME RALLY; PRESIDENT OBAMA
(UPPER RIGHT) CONGRATULATES THE CHAMPS AT THE WHITE IN MAY 2014. HEAD COACH PETE CARROLL (ABOVE) PRAISES HIS SUPERBOWL XLVIII
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KEITH CEPHUS
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Again the key is hard work, developing trusting relationships, strength

of purpose to do a good job -- and let the public know it. Get published!
Keith Cephus
for the IFPO press credentials and within two

weeks I was against the
ropes with my camera at a
Pro Boxing Championship in Virginia Beach!
That proved to me that I
could get access to professional sports so I
moved on to NFL, NBA,
MLB, NFLs 2011 Pro
Bowl and more.
Along the way I fulfilled and retired from my
military duty with with
the U. S. Navy. I also
developed a solid reputation as a wedding photographer which led to a very
lucrative arm of my business -- Destination Weddings!
Today I
w o u l d
describe
myself as an
international,
lifestyle and
sports photographer.
My celebrity
portfolio
includes athletes Michael
J o r d a n ,
Sugar Ray
Leonard,
Darryl Tapp,
A a r o n
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S h e m a r
M o o r e ;
singer Toni
Braxton and
many others.
One of my
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most recent assignments was a photo

shoot for Dancing with the Stars winner Derek Hough.
To what do I attribute my success?
Hard work, developing trusting relationships, strength of purpose to do a
good job -- and let the public know it!
Get published.
To date my work has been featured
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Revlon and Clairol advertising campaigns.
As the Sports Editor of Hampton
Roads Magazine, I have recently photographed the Washington Redskins,
Washington Nationals, Baltimore Orioles, Charlotte Bobcats and New
York Yankees. I was also fortunate to
be one of the exclusive photographers
for the NFLs 2011 Pro Bowl in Honolulu, Hawaii. My work appears in
Virginia Beach and surrounding areas
billboards and other marketing materials for Norfolk State University.
Working with Olympic Gymnast
Gabrielle Douglas and her team on
Raising the Bar was beyond my
wildest dreams -- an amazing opportunity and blessing. It was a business
adventure beyond what I usually do. I
hope that it will lead to more publishing projects with major sports figures
- my specialty! For more information
and to see more of my work, please
visit www.keithcephus.com/
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ON ASSIGNMENT
MISS EUROPEAN 2013-2014
TEAM ENGLAND
Kerry Anne Vinson (r) from Ramsgate, Kent, England was crowned the winner
of the Miss European 2013-2014
pageant on her birthday. Ms.
Vinson (l) poses with her cousin
Emma after winning the crown.
Photos 2013 by IFPO Fashion

Photographer Keith Gibson (left
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of the four official photographers
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AT THE DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL

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C ARLOS S ANTANA , R OD S TEWART

AND ME -- ON A SATURDAY NIGHT
By Gary A. Hodge, IFPO North Tonawanda, NY
he opportunity to photograph
two musical legends at one
venue doesn't come along
everyday. However, because of my
affiliation with the American International (AI) News Service, I was
recently able to accomplish this task
at the Carlos Santana and Rod Stewart
double header concerts inside Buffalo, New York's First Niagara Center.
One month prior, I queried the
venue's website administrator for
instructions on how to request permission to photograph their events. Procedures may vary by venues but here
is how it worked for this event.
In brief, to take still photographs or
video one must be affiliated with a
legitimately verifiable magazine,
local or national media outlet or news
service to be eligible to submit a
request. Then the local venue staff
person checks your credentials and
passes your information on to the
national promoter in charge of
access. Once the decision is made
the local staff member lets you
know. I emailed copies of my
American International (AI) News
Service press pass (both sides)
and the assignment letter received
in my press credentials packet. It
worked. I had to wait until the day

before the concert but was notified by
email and telephone that I was
approved and told when and where to
check in at the venue.
The evening of the concert, I
arrived with five other photographers,
checked in and went through security.
Our bags were examined and tagged
when cleared. We waited in the security office of the indoor arena until
shortly after the concert started. We
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area in front of the first row of seats
on the floor where concert goers often
sit at the foot of the stage. We were
allowed to stay for three song or fifteen minutes. After this we were
escorted by security out into a room
where we watched the remainder of
the Carlos Santana concert.
After Santana finished, we went
through the same procedure for the
beginning of the
Rod Stewart
show. However, our shooting
position was
much farther
away. This time
we were only
allowed to stay
for two songs or
ten minutes before we were escorted
out and required to exit the building.
Fortunately, on the way out I was able
to thank the local staff person who
had arranged this opportunity for me.
A few days later, I sent my new
local contact at The First Niagara
Center an email again thanking her for
the opportunity to shoot and included
several pictures of each act. I did it to
show her that I had the equipment and
was capable of shooting both near and
far from the stage. I received a
AGELESS ENGLISH MULTI MUSIC GENRE PERFORMER R OD S TEWART BELTS OUT A LINE
FROM HIS HIT SONG SOME GUYS HAVE ALL
T HE L UCK TO AN APPRECIATIVE AUDIENCE
INSIDE BUFFALO, NEW YORK'S FIRST NIAGARA
C E N T E R . P H O T O S 2014 B Y G A R Y A.
HODGE, IFPO.
response thanking me for the pictures.

She also stated that they do like to see
how people who are admitted for the
first time are able to handle the shooting requirements. She complimented
me for an excellent job and welcomed
me to request shooting assignments in
the future. I will look for further
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of their events as they are announced.
Thanks for reading this article. I
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CARLOS SANTANA (ABOVE)
PEERS OUT UPON THE AUDIENCE. HE PAUSES TO HOLD A NOTE (LEFT)

BEFORE A PACKED CROWD INSIDE BUFFALO'S FIRST NIAGARA CENTER..
PHOTOS 2014 BY GARY A. HODGE, IFPO.
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ON ASSIGNMENT
CLUB AMERICA LOSES INTERNATIONAL
SOCCER COMPETITION
By Saul Macedonia Tovar IFPO,
Mira Loma, CA
San Diego, California: Club America players lose control of the ball and
the international competition game to
the Xolos Tijuana team with a final
score of 5 to 2 at the Petco Park Stadium in San Diego, California in
July, 2013.
2013 Saul Macedonia Tovar IFPO.
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS WENT FROM WORST TO THE PLAYOFFS IN ONE SEASON
By Stephanie Campbell IFPO, Lake Winnebago, MO
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS NEWLY ACQUIRED QUARTERBACK ALEX SMITH SQUARES UP TO THROW A
PASS (ABOVE LEFT). LINEBACKER TAMBA HALI #91 JARS THE BALL LOOSE AS HE DELIVERS A PUNISHING BLOW TO TEXANS QUARTERBACK CASE KEENUM. HALI HAD A OVER THE TOP SEASON WITH
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The Kansas City Chiefs could

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held the only undefeated record
in the NFL due to a stellar
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Hali and Justin Houston.
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comfortable lead of 38-10 with
13:39 left in the 3rd quarter.
After a strip and fumble by QB
Alex Smith, they couldnt stop
the bleeding and lost the heartbreaker 45-44 to end their come
back season.
PITTSBURG STEELERS 2013 SEASON

By Albert Onderko Jr. IFPO Woodville, OH
STEELERS ANTONIO BROWN #84 LEAPS HIGH IN THE BACK CORNER OF THE END ZONE FOR A TOUCHDOWN. BRIAN HARTLINE #82 OF THE DOLJOE PHILBIN CHALLENGES THE REFEREE'S CALL OF INCOMPLETE PASS. BRIAN CLEARLY HAS BOTH FEET INBOUNDS
AND A FIRM GRIP ON THE BALL. 2013 ALBERT ONDERKO JR.
PHINS SCORES AFTER COACH
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A YOUNG MANS VISION

From page 15
education and hard work.

Buddy is currently stationed at the
Science Center in Los Angels every
Thursday morning.
One can see him by the Space Shuttle Endeavor in the Samuel Oschin
Pavilion where he lectures on the
excitement and experiences of his life.
He stimulates young minds to dream

and promotes understanding of how
one person can make a significant difference in humanity and generations to
come.
Sharing his knowledge is Buddys
way of inspiring young people and
encouraging them to never stop
dreaming. It is obvious that his philosophy is to believe in ones self and get
involved in the amazing world of science, engineering, and space exploration while having fun.
Welcome to the wondrous world of
Buddy Bergman at the California Science Center in Los Angels.
APOLLO SPACE CAPSULE (BELOW LEFT); THE HUBBLE TELESCOPE

(RIGHT); THE CALIFORNIA SCIENCE CENTER (BOTTOM).
2013 BY JIM FERMO PH.D.
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MAKE A GOOD IM-PRESS-ION

stated I was now an official member

of the working press, and if I followed
their Code of Ethics, I would be
afforded most of the privileges given
to members of the press.
So on my first attempt I was able to
make an Im-PRESS-ion on that
police officer who allowed me access
to photograph the Macys Thanksgiving Parade. For reasons unknown, that
experience empowered me with the
confidence to believe that I belonged
and deserved to be there.
I remember hearing or reading
advice from other photographers who
advised others to act like you own the
place (as a member of the press). Its
clear that I already had this confidence
to seek out and gain access to press
events, but it wasnt until I was on
assignment with the support of a
media outlet that I truly began to realize that I was a member of the Press!
What also attracted me to this program was that I could pick and choose
my own assignments and maintain
photo rights. To me, this was the best
of both worlds: being a freelancer who
could also be on assignment for American Image Press. (Per the AI Press
Code of Ethics directive, it is essential
to use the term on assignment for
Todays Photographer magazine -- not
freelance when covering press events.)
Over the years since my first American Image Press Credential, I honed
my skills as a photographer. I continued to make Im-PRESS-ions networking with public relations directors, law enforcement agencies, publishers, etc.
All the while, American Image
Press evolved in terms of their press
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Yes, Ive had them all (except US
Press Corps). Having always stayed
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tograph of Michaels sequined

glove, sunglasses and hat set atop a
stool was particularly moving.
current with my press credentials

throughout my 24 year tenure at
American Image Press provided me
with powerful tools to get me and my
camera where I needed to go.
This affiliation has been ImPRESS-ive enough to get me through
some of the toughest security measures I have ever experienced. At the
Tenth Anniversary Observances of the
Terrorist Attacks on September 11th at
the World Trade Center in New York
City where President Bush, President
Obama and other dignitaries appeared
I went through a Washington DC
background check, complete camera
bag search, scan and escort to press
area by Secret Service. (They certainly
didnt just let ANYBODY photograph
this event.) My photograph of President Obama pledging to the flag was
published in The News of The Highlands and now here in Todays Photographer!!
MJ TRIBUTE AT THE APOLLO

H ENRY S MITH
2010 H ENRY S MITH
Some of the other places and events

my camera and I have been include:
The Fiftieth Anniversary of the
March On Washington, Martin
Luther King Jr. Tribute, an absolute
honor to be a part of history.
Michael Jacksons Tribute at the
Apollo Theater. I thought this pho-
Kelly Clarkson in concert at Bethel

Woods (Woodstock).
New York Yankees vs. Army Black
Knights Exhibition Game at West
Point another high security, high
scrutiny event again published in
The News Of The Highlands.
Harry Potter & The Deathly Hallows New York Premier Red Carpet. There was an event where that
walk in like I own the place to
make a good Im-PRESS-ion mentality served me well. This was one
of those events you had to apply for
weeks in advance. I didnt, so I was
on nobodys list of approved members of the press. Since no one asked
me to leave, I remained in the press
holding area until security checked
the only press credential that I had,
which was American Image Press.
(Had I registered early, I would have
been issued a credential with my
name plus Media Photographer
Harry Potter). Security gave me
permission anyway to continue
through to the Red Carpet!
Also Ringo Starrs performance on
the Today Show published in
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FOCUS
From page 21
posted on a plaque, Sir Alfred J.

DiMora but he was not available to
answer questions. My further attempts
to locate him were unsuccessful until a
few months later in a restaurant I saw
a man wearing a jacket that read
DiMora Motorcar. Remembering the
name I approached him. It was my
lucky day, he was Sir Alfred J. DiMora!
After a brief conversation, I asked if
a visit to his facility was possible to
learn more and possibly photograph
some of his other automotive concepts. He was kind enough to grant my
request and a date was set to visit his
facility in Palm Springs, California.
There I learned that Mr. DiMora is
an extraordinary gifted designer, engineer, inventor and entrepreneur with a
personal passion for advancing the
state of automotive technology and
manufacturing. When I asked how he
preferred to be addressed, he said,
Just call me Al. What I subsequently
saw there blew me away.
He has two new automotive design
prototypes currently in the process of
being assembled and completed in the
DiMora Neo-classic Series of cars.
The 650 H.P. plus Vicci Super-Coupe
and the luxurious Adina sports car.
Following these will be the beautiful
Natalia four door ultra high perform-
ing luxurious sedan

equipped with a
DiMora V-16 1200
HP aspirated power
plant. A normal
chassis for a car the
size of the Natalia
would
weigh
approximately
DIMORA'S NARROW LANE VEHICLE PROTOTYPE
2013 KEN LUEBBERT
2,600 pounds. The
Natalias (E-Trek)
ees. In just seven short years he took
chassis, because of the adanced comcontrol of the company becoming
posite material used throughout its
Chief of Automotive Design and CEO.
construction will weigh only 460
Over 580 Clenet Classic vehicles were
pounds. The roof structure of the
cold to celebrities, dignitaries and royNatalia chassis is also very light.
alty world wide.
These weight savings will result in
In a follow up recently Sir Alfred V.
significant fuel savings, increased
Dimora (the secondary subject of the
acceleration, improved tire wear and
article) has generously provided me
enhanced braking. These prototype
with illustrations of the unique Natalia
products are extremely expensive as
state of the art vehicle which was
individual vehicles but later produccompleted and introduced in April
tion versions will utilize existing tool2014 at the Taipei World Trade Center
ing and be less costly as quantities
Exposition. These complement my
increase.
photos which describe a portion of the
Als background and his progression
manufacturing area used for the design
of experience seems as if they were
and assembly of this vehicle.
guided over the years to prepare him
This was a very special situation for
for achieving his companys current
me and it shows the access available
goals. A native of New York he
for a photographer when a photo story
moved to California in 1976 and was
is pursued and you have the appropriemployed by Clenet Coachworks as
ate photo credentials with the right
one of a very small group of employback up and support.
STATE OF THE ART VEHICLE
THE UNIQUE NATALIA STATE OF THE ART VEHICLE WHICH WAS INTRODUCED IN APRIL 2014 AT THE TAIPEI WORLD TRADE CENTER EXPOSITION.
ILLUSTRATIONS PROVIDED BY SIR ALFRED D DIMORA
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IFPO members who have been

active for more than 10 years or have
been published 5 or more times are
qualified to participate in the IFPO
Master Photographer Platinum Portfolio Program. Others who can offer different validating criteria may also
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apply. In a 2007 landmark move,

IFPO responded to member suggestions to completely revise and update
the Master Photographer Program
which was first unveiled in 2001.
The distinguished Master Logo
appears throughout the credentials
along with universal issuing information 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 veriContinued on page 41
PMA
Platinum Master Diploma Portfolio....
$99.00
1.A - Accredited Master Photographer Diploma.

2.A - Charter for Accredit Master Photographers
3.A - Fully Paded Leatherette 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)

$10.00
SHIPPING USA
($19 foreign shipping)
TOTAL ENCLOSED
CALL FREE 1-800-654-9557

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address _________________________________________________________________
city/st/zip ________________________________________________________________
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To use your credit card:
CALL 1-800-654-9557 or fax: 1336-468-1899
phone/fax ________________________________________________________________
since 1984
email/U.R.L. ____________________________________________________________________
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(336) 468-1138 FAX (336) 468-1899
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Place of birth: __________________ Date of birth: ___________________
Date of birth: __________________________________________________
Height: _____________ Hair Color: ________ Eye Color: ____________

ORDER by CREDIT CARD, check or money order
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ON ASSIGNMENT AT THE WHITE HOUSE:

BY JEROME DORN IFPO, ATLANTA, GA
FIRST LADY MICHELLE OBAMA

2013 JEROME DORN
IFPO photographer Jerome Dorn (right) was on

assignment at the White House on July 15, 2013
to cover the story of a young Morehouse college
student from Atlanta who was being honored by
President Obama.
At the very same ceremony which was aired on
national TV , Former President George H. W.
Bush and President Barrack Obama honored
Floyd Hammer and Kathy Hamilton (center
below) with the 5000th Daily Point of Light
Award. Points of Light is worlds largest organization dedicated to volunteer service. The former President Bush 41 is remembered
for a statement from his first Inaugural Address in 1989 in which he invoked the
vision of a "thousand points of light," and invited the nation to take action through
service to their fellow citizens. In 1990 he established the Daily Point of Light Award
for individuals making a difference and recognized more than 1,000 volunteers as
"points of light" during his administration. It was fitting that President Obama invited
him back to the White House to help present the award to 5000th recipients.
FLOYD HAMMER AND KATHY HAMILTON ( CENTER) RECEIVE

THE 5000TH POINTS OF LIGHT AWARD
2013 JEROME DORN
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Master Photographer
Platinum Portfolio
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Master Photographer Hats and Patches

AVAILABLE ONLY TO IFPO MASTER PHOTOGRAPHERS
Continued from page 39
fiable 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 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 are assigned a
verification code printed on the face of
all the credentials to verify members
status in the Platinum Master Photographer program by anyone anywhere
24/7. Also, you can update your own
Platinum Master Photographer record
as often as you wish without assistance
from the American Image office.
The Platinum Master Photographer
Portfolio is offered in 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 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
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
the original price.
The Platinum Master FULL Portfolio
(item #PMF) includes all items listed
in the Platinum Master Diploma Portfolio and the Platinum Master Photographer Credentials Portfolio. Use the
order from on page 39.
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Full color, custom designed.

Complements your Master Credentials.
Embroidered 3 Patches
$9.95 EA
$19.95 EA
ITEM # MASTER HAT -1A
ITEM # MASTER -PCH -1A
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or use ORDER FORM on page 47
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- Wallet Hard Card
- Badge Hard Card + Lanyard
- Glamour Elite Passport
USA SHIPPING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.00
(ALL other foreign shipping $24.75)
TOTAL ENCLOSED
IFPO Member# __________________ or enclose dues (see page 17 for membership information)
name __________________________________________________________________________________
address _______________________________________________________________________________
city/st/zip ______________________________________________________________________________
phone/FAX ____________________________________________________________________________
Use Check,
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Or Credit Card:
expiration date
signature____________________________________________________________________
credit cards: CALL FREE
1-800-654-9557 or fax 1-336-468-1899
mail orders to: IFPO Order Dept., PO Box 42, Hamptonville, NC 27020-0042
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MAGNETIC PRESS AUTO EMBLEMS

YOUR CAR CAN GAIN ACCESS TOO!
Magnetic car Emblems are an effective tool to get you past road
blocks, police barricades and into choice parking spots.
AI NEWS SERVICE Auto Emblem

ITEM CODE
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PRICE
$39.95
DESCRIPTION
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AI-MAG-2A
$69.95
2 Magnet Auto Emblem Set
They tell officials that your car is on official Press business.

They are weather-resistant, durable, flexible, and easy to place and
reposition. They will stay where you put it, but will also peel off when
you need to remove it, and are 40 mil magnet material with UV resistant laminated finish printed outdoor quality vinyl.
AI NEWS
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$9.00 ($19 foreign shipping)
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name ___________________________________________________________________
address _________________________________________________________________
city/st/zip ________________________________________________________________
phone/fax ________________________________________________________________
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expiration date
signature __________________________________________________________________

FR11 Freelance Photography FIELD KIT

Hard Card Credentials are made from the highest quality PVC plastic just like your
drivers license or credit cards. Your photo is manufactured into the card. Email
your photo as an attachment to homeoffice@ainewsservice.net with your name
in the subject line. We can crop, size or mask out the background in the photo. No
email? Mail your photo to IFPO, PO Box 42, Hamptonville NC 27020. If we have
your photo on file, we will use it.

name _________________________________________________
address________________________________________________
city/st/zip ______________________________________________
phone/fax ______________________________________________
email/U.R.L. ________________________________________________
Custom Flag. ________________________________________________
Freelance Field Kit (FR11). . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . $49.00

1 - Wallet Hard Card I.D. with Custom Photo
and Custom Flag.
2 - Badge Hard Card with Custom Photo
and Custom Flag.
3 - Lanyard For Badge Card.
4 - Crew/Gear Tags (set of 3) with Personalized
Reverse Side.
SHIPPING USA
(All other Foreign shipping $24.75)
TOTAL ENCLOSED
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$9.00
expiration date
signature __________________________________________________________________
Mail check or money order to:

IFPO, PO Box 42, Hamptonville NC 27020-0042
To use your credit card:
CALL 1-800-654-9557 or fax: 1-336-468-1899
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YOU CAN BE AN
IFPO DISTRIB UTOR
THE ADVANTAGE
HOW IT WORKS
WHY YOU?
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 IFPOs 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 may wish to purchase many IFPO programs or services for yourself. A distributorship
will save you 50%.
2. QUANTITIES AND SHIPMENTS: Order in

any quantity. IFPO will ship to you or your customer direct. No minimums or quotas.
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 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
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 Todays 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
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.
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.
Now you could consider distributing
Today's Photographer Magazines liberally with
your business card attached and a notice that
offers your own 5% or 10% discount if they
order through you.
In this way, you would get the full advantage of repeat orders from the same customers.
Here is a sample list of schools and institutions
that have already placed large orders directly
with IFPO:
AFETA, Camp Peary, VA; Miami Killian
Senior High School, Miami, FL; Leon County Schools,
FL; River East School Division, Winnipeg, Manitoba,
Canada; Aims Community College, Greeley, CO; CBN
University Library, Virginia Beach, VA; Southwest
State 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 $387. For a limited time, the price is reduced to $187 plus $12
shipping ($24.75 USD Foreign Shipping) but will only remain at this special price for a limited time.
call the IFPO office at 336-945-9867 or 1-800-654-9557 with your credit card
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I Volunteer To Shoot Young Eagles!

BY George Austin IFPO, Greenville, Kentucky
SHOOTING KIDS AND ADULTS WHO ARE

HAVING FUN IS A MUCH BETTER
PROMOTION OF MY WORK THAN TRYING
TO GET SOMEONE INTERESTED IN LOOKING AT MY PORTFOLIO OR JUST SEEING
MY NAME LISTED AS A PHOTOGRAPHER.
GEORGE AUSTIN
In western Kentucky where I live in

in the small town of Greenville with a
population of about 5,000, making
money in photography takes a lot of
imagination and hard work. Hard work
is easy for me; imagination and promotion of my work is not so easy.
Over the years Ive considered
myself to be a community photographer shooting high school sports,
reunions and entertainment events. I
also shoot news events. All of this gets
me recognition as a photographer but I
continuously need to explore new
venues to keep my name out there to
prospective clients. Volunteering is
one way I do that and have lots of fun.
I am a ground crew member of a

support chapter of the Experimental
Aircraft Association (EAA) that is
headquartered in Oshkosh,Wisconsin.
It sponsors the Young Eagles program
all over the country to promote the
love of aviation by planting a seed in
children ages 8-17 who may later take
up training as a pilot or some other
aviation related field.
Each child who participates
becomes a Young Eagle and enjoys a
flight at no cost to the themselves or
their families. The costs are paid for
by the pilot/owner of the airplanes.
This is an exciting program for kids
of all ages in a small town such as
Greenville. A complete support system materializes including a registration station, radio controllers, escorts
and photographers all working to give
kids in a remote area the experience of
a lifetime as families and friends stand
by to cheer and see their Young Eagles
fly.
I shoot each child (with the permission of a parent or guardian) and give
them one free photo. Sometimes I
make more sales; sometimes I do not.
However, those kids remember me.
Frequently when I am out and about
(remember this is a small town) I see
or hear one of them saying, Theres
my photographer! Priceless.
YOUNG EAGLE IN FLIGHT

2013 GEORGE AUSTIN
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ON ASSIGNMENT:
THE 50TH MERRIE MONARCH FESTIVAL IN HILO, HAWAII

By C. Edward Freeman IFPO, Kapolei, HI
The celebration of the 50th Merrie Monarch Festival was held in Hilo, Hawaii. It is the largest Hula competition in the
state and is dedicated to the memory of King David Kalakaua, also known as the Merrie Monarch. He restored many of
the nearly extinct traditions of old Hawaii, especially the hula. The hula had not been performed publicly for many years.
The hula was the way that early Hawaiians interpreted the culture, history, stories, and more of the Hawaiian life style.
WAHINE (WOMAN) OF HALAU O KA UA KANI LEHUA (LEFT ABOVE); KUMU HULA LANI-GIRL KALEIKI AH-LO (ABOVE CENTER) TUTU WAHINE OF
HAU'OLI HULA MAIDENS (ABOVE RIGHT). WAHINES (WOMEN) OF HALAU KEALII O NALANI (BELOW). 2013 C. Edward Freeman
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722A IFPO Membership Update Kit

Long-Time Members Can Get The New Hard Card Membership Kit!
Update your I.D. Card and Certificate to the NEW IFPO
Membership Kit with Hard Cards and Portfolio.
Made of Hard Card stock just like your drivers license or credit
cards. WE WILL PLACE YOUR PHOTO on the Hard Cards for you!
Email your photo as an attachment to: homeoffice@ainewsservice.net with your name in the subject line. No email? Mail your
photo to IFPO, PO Box 42, Hamptonville, NC 27020.
Cat#
IFPO Member# ____________________

name ___________________________________________
address__________________________________________
city/st/zip ________________________________________
phone/fax ________________________________________
email ________________________________________________
CUSTOM Title _______________________________________
Description
722A Membership Update Kit
Price EA.
$39.95
+ Wallet Hard Card with Custom Photo

+ Badge Hard Card with Custom Photo
+ Lanyard for Badge Card
+ Membership Certificate + Charter
+ Ready-To-Display Portfolio Folder for
Certificate and Charter
+ Full Internet Verification
USA Shipping
$9.00

expiration date
signature __________________________________________________________________

723A IFPO Membership Passport

Long-Time and New Members Can Get The New IFPO Passport
Update your Membership Credentials to include the New
IFPO Passport-style Credential. (has NO Expiration Date)
By Popular Demand following the recent IFPO Update Kit offering. We will place your photo for you! Here's how: Email your
photo as an attachment to: homeoffice@ainewsservice.net with
your name in the subject line. No email? Mail your photo to IFPO,
PO Box 42, Hamptonville, NC 27020. We may already have your
photo on file!
Cat#
Description
723A IFPO Passport Credential
Price EA.
$39.95
+ Optional Contact Information

+ Optional Flag of your choice (we have all
national flags, U.S. State flags, Canada
Province flags, UN flag and EU flag in our
library)

name ___________________________________________
address__________________________________________
city/st/zip ________________________________________
phone/fax ________________________________________
email ________________________________________________
CUSTOM FLAG ______________________________________
USA Shipping
$9.00

expiration date
signature __________________________________________________________________

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ORDER FORM
or fax:
1-800-654-9557 1-336-468-1899
MAIL ORDERS:
IFPO Order Dept. P.O. Box 42, Hamptonville, NC 27020-0042 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

o Visa, o Mastercard, o American Express, o Optima
card
exp. date
signature
ADDRESS CHANGE
MEMBER# REQUIRED!!
NEW address ABOVE (in SHIP TO:), OLD address BELOW

print old address, city, state, zip
INFORMATION or CUSTOMER SERVICE: For GENERAL INFORMATION or to

check ORDER STATUS or errors: 1-336-468-1138 weekdays 10:00 -5:00 Eastern time
(except holidays) or use our 24 hr FAX 1-336-468-1899. Mail your requests or queries to: Customer Service, P.O. Box 42, Hamptonville, NC 27020-0042
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, 1-336-468-1138. 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 1-336-468-1138 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, P.O. Box 42, Hamptonville, NC
27020-0042.
MAIL ORDERS:
SHIPPING
& HANDLING
DEPENDABLE DELIVERY BY THE U.S. POSTAL SERVICE.
(Delivery by other carriers by special request only)
USA
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 DELIVERY: add $24 to above fees.
INTERNATIONAL (including Canada/Mexico)

Order Total
International Priority
$0 - 25.00..............$24.75
25.01 - 75.00..............$24.75
75.01 - 150.00..............$36.00
150.01 and up..............$46.00
(U.S. Dollars)
(U.S. Dollars)
(U.S. Dollars)
(U.S. Dollars)
TOTAL ORDER AMOUNT
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8TH PAN AMERICAN CLASSIC

WOMEN'S SOFTBALL
QUALIFIER:
USA DEFEATS CANADA
By Miguel A Cruz
VALERIE ARIOTO #20 (ABOVE) OF USA IS SURROUNDED BY TEAMMATES AT HOME PLATE AFTER HER HOME RUN IN THE SECOND INNING. RAVEN CHAVANNE #88 (RIGHT) OF USA IS TAGGED ON HER SLIDE TO HOME BY CATCHER NATALIE WADEMAN
OF CANADA. 2013 MIGUEL A. CRUZ IFPO.
MAKE A GOOD IM-PRESS-ION
Todays Photographer International

Magazine [Winter 2002, pg. 26]. The
OJ Simpson murder Trial of the Century, Whitney Houstons funeral and
many, many more. I also have some
prestigious upcoming assignments
including a Red Carpet, sporting and
political events.
I made several Im-PRESS-ions on
our own Editor in Chief, Vonda
Blackburn as she did for me over the
years (heading up a media outlet that
has proven itself time and time again).
I am particularly proud of my latest
IM-PRESS-ion when I suggested
that IFPO/American Image Press manufacture Custom Lanyards to go with
the current hard card credentials.
She LOVED that idea; within a
month, orders were being placed for
one or all four specially designed lanyards! I received a free set of all four
USA
defeated
Canada 8-1 during the
8th Pan American
Classic Womens
Softball Qualifier at
Donna Terry Park in
Guaynabo, Puerto
Rico in 2013.
lanyards, but the real prize was

knowing and seeing other IFPO/American Image Press photographers,
including my nephew, wearing these
lanyards with pride.
Speaking of my nephew -- I recently, without hesitation, recommended
American Image Press to him-- Kevin
Richardson. He is interested in event
photography and needed press credentials. During a family gathering, I took
a photograph of him to use for his ID
badge. He immediately CALLED and
applied for membership and press credentials over the phone and submitted
his ID photo online.
It has been nearly a year now that
Kevin is too a proud member of IFPO
and American Image Press. He and I
have already covered some events
together (SuperBowl Boulevard; Couture Fashion Show; Chinese News
Y e a r s
Parade). It is a
pleasure to
personally
experience
someone
close to me
share in the
passion of
press photography!
Thank you,
Vonda Blackburn, IFPO, MARTIN LUTHER KING III
and American
HENRY SMITH
Image Press
for making an Im-PRESS-ion on me
and providing the framework for my
photographic passion to move beyond
a hobby and flourish -- to the point of
getting my work published over and
over again!!
The American Image Press Photographers Code of Ethics

A press photographers reputation is based on his own code of ethics.
Although getting the story is the ultimate goal, ethical standards can
make or break a career. It is the duty of a press photographer 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 press photography requires patience, determination and strong ethics.
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 before an event is scheduled to
begin to find the press area, check out the stage or facility lay-out
and choose a vantage point.
Never show up 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 not against them.
Conduct yourself in a professional manner. Photographers who
complain or cause problems arent likely to be admitted again.
Dont just start shooting. Think about what youre covering.
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Stay within the boundaries of the press area. Never interfere with
the action, criticize a player or performer or interrupt an official.
Exercise patience. Resist the urge to inconvenience other photographers by changing positions. Your opportunity will come.
Although it is necessary to get a good position, courtesy pays.
Other photographers are usually willing to share their space -- if you
share yours. Develop good relations with other members of the press.
Always live up to your obligations to promoters and publications.
Press photos are for editorial purposes -- not to be sold commercially.
Posting press photos on social media sites violates this code.
Always clean up after yourself -- snack wrappers, water bottles etc.
Never photograph anyone in a compromising situation (backstage,
locker rooms) unless its a public figure in a public place which qualifies
for news. Never abuse the privileges of the press.
Remember you are a photographer on the job -- not a spectator.
Finally, the nature of breaking news makes preparation impossible.
However, you should use the same ethical standards you display at
scheduled media events. With practice and common sense, high ethical
standards should come as naturally as clicking the shutter.
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Sports Assignment Request Form and How to Use
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