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22 Proven IFPO Programs

1A UNIVERSAL PRESS CREDENTIALS

Available to experienced press photographers. The AI News Service Universal credentials opens press gates that you couldn't get through before. News services such as AI are known to provide pictures to daily news outlets and monthly magazines in the sports and entertainment world. Therefore, you will have far less chance of rejection because with AI, you work for multiple news outlets instead of a quarterly photography magazine.

1B PRESS CREDENTIALS

"THE GAIN ACCESS PROGRAM." The Gold Press Credentials will get you and your camera where you could never go alone - behind the scenes at sports, entertainment and breaking news events. The unique IFPO PRESS program which includes the Press Passport and Badge Credentials is available to IFPO members only. The backbone of the IFPO Press Program is Today's Photographer magazine. IFPO member photographers who participate in the program are on assignment for the magazine and often submit their work to be considered for publication.

2 MASTER PHOTOGRAPHER PLATINUM PORTFOLIO

The most exclusive and impressive Master Photographer Diploma Program available to the cream of the crop IFPO members.

3 Freelance Photographers' ASSIGNMENT BANK on the INTERNET

REGISTER your SPECIALTY, STOCK PHOTOS and DIRECT CONTACT information on the INTERNET so you can get assignments or SELL PHOTOS you already have!

Assignment and Picture Editors and other Photo Buyers have DIRECT and INSTANT INTERNET access to this vital information from ANYWHERE in the WORLD! CUT OUT commissions FOREVER! Buy NO MORE expensive Yellow Page Ads!

4 STOCK GALLERY

Now IFPO members can sell the photos they have already taken without having to supply the 1000's most stock agencies require.

5 Internet HOME PAGE Program, Build your ELECTRONIC PORTFOLIO

The HOME PAGE is like an ELECTRONIC PORTFOLIO that can contain your CONTACT information, RESUME or BIOGRAPHICAL information, PUBLISHED or AWARDED photos, and CURRENT WORKS that display your skill. 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 material you give to potential clients. Clients can look at your portfolio ON-LINE whenever they wish from ANYWHERE in the WORLD!

6 PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS

Photography Workshops in Maine! Forensic to Outdoor Adventures!

7 MERIT & ACHIEVEMENT

The Merit & Achievement Program awards merit and recognizes achievement of IFPO photographers. The program is designed to recognize your achievements, build your image, announce your specialty and enhance your status with clients. The backbone of the Program is the Flex System of 6 Gold Seal Achievement of Merit Cards for Freelance Photography, News/ Photojournalist, Investigative Photographer, Glamour Photographer, Sports Photographer and Celebrity Photographer.

8 IFPO CREDENTIALS

IFPO's Recognition programs give you the clout you need to succeed with your clients. Through IFPO affiliation, members like yourself find that they can land clients easier and command higher fees. The IFPO BUSINESS CARDS, RECOGNITION CERTIFICATES and other important identification credentials re-affirm your affiliation with an internationally recognized organization and define your specialty.

9 AMERICAN IMAGE PRESS CLUB

Get published, get paid and gain recognition.

10 PICTURE AWARDS

Earn Publishing Credits and "Certificate of Publication Awards."

11 TODAY'S SPORTS on-line magazine

Thanks to the Unlimited Potential of the Internet and IFPO's aggressive leadership in electronic publishing, IFPO is able to bring new muscle to the large number of IFPO members who are interested in sports photography. Today's Sports magazine is an On-Line electronic publication with the capacity to promote and publish ALL of it's SPORTS Photographer's photos. A print magazine could NEVER MAKE SUCH a promise.

12 GLAMOUR.ELITE

GLAMOUR.ELITE on-line magazine is dedicated to the publication of photographs that promote CELEBRITIES and DISCOVERIES of interest to our correspondent photographers. Published photos are screened and selected by the editorial staff for excellence in subject appeal and Pphotographic excellence. Correspondent Photographers receive certificates of accomplishment for each image published.

13 BUSINESS FORMS

Sixty one+ (61) photographer's business forms are available to cover every aspect of the photographer's business. Contracts, checklists, and releases protect photographers and videographers while reducing paper work. Forms cover general job assignments, weddings, model portfolios, press assignments, job pricing and more.

14 LEARNING LIBRARY

IFPO's HOW-TO programs span the expertise range of basic, intermediate and advanced photographic techniques. Exposure and lighting, use of lenses, design and composition, using filters, film, flash techniques, available light, setting up a studio, the use of cameras including 35mm, medium format and large format can be explored.

HOW-TO programs include applications such as wedding, portrait, videography, sports-action, photojournalism, travel and scenic, wildlife and nature, glamour and boudoir, model portfolios, commercial and advertising photography, underwater, special effects, darkroom, still life and more. These programs include beginner, intermediate and advanced techniques for shooting indoors, outdoors, location or studio.

HOW-TO programs for making money include topics such as press photography, wedding photography, and most of the categories listed above.

15 PHOTO CONTEST

The Monthly Photo Contest is yet another way to make money and get your photos published. Members can compete for direct cash prizes annually. Winners and Honorable Mentions are awarded monthly. more.

16 IFPO REPORTS

Reports focus on a variety of subjects including detailed IFPO Programs and other topics important to making money with your camera. The in-depth preview of each program or subject allows a member to completely understand the benefits of each program before enrolling to make sure he can use it to his fullest advantage after joining. Report titles include Distributor, Model Consulting, and Press Program guides, Editorial Submission Rules, Guide to HOW-TO Video Programs, How to Buy Sell and Trade by Mail, and Which Photos Make Money.

17 ACCESSORIES

Other accessories are available to further heighten the awareness of your IFPO affiliation as you use them for work or play. These items are designed to elevate your prestige, give you credibility and help you gain access to opportunities for you and your camera. They include impressive sportswear, with IFPO Member or Press emblems, and auto identification stickers and placards. Complete I.D. set components are available including laminating materials, badge clips and tag straps.

18 DISTRIBUTORSHIPS

The IFPO Distributor program is a business opportunity that can earn you thousands of dollars in a matter of weeks. It is a proven system to make money part-time or full-time. You can sell IFPO memberships, programs, books, videos and forms and keep a part of the profit for yourself. No minimum sales are required. In a nutshell, you make the sales, IFPO does the work. We ship directly to you or your customer. Complete Distributor Program details come with your kit.

19 MODEL CONSULTING

Model Consulting is a business opportunity sponsored by the International Freelance Photographers Organization (IFPO). The program gives photographers three effective ways to make money immediately and get immediate exposure for their newly discovered models:

• Offers opportunity to start or expand a model portfolio business (photo or video).
• Provides photographers with an easy way to attract models for their other photography interests and assignments.
• Provides models immediate exposure on the IFPO New Discoveries Internet Site.

20 AI NEWS SERVICE

American International (AI) News Service Program. Available to IFPO members who have registered for the Today's Photographer Magazine press credentials. AINS correspondent photographers can expand their access to controlled events with an International News Service, Most powerful credential program offered by Americn Image Press/IFPO.

21 ACCREDITED PRESS PHOTOGRAPHER DIPLOMA PROGRAM

Accreditation at last! For IFPO Press Program members only! Click on link above for complete details.

22 IFPO DIPLOMA PROGRAM

Diploma for Lifetime Achievement and years of IFPO service.

 

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