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The Make Money With Your Camera Magazine
page 6
Queen’s Day Parade
Turns to TragedyQueen’s Day Parade
Turns to Tragedy page 16
PHOTO
CONTEST WINNERSPHOTO
CONTEST WINNERS page 27
EF F E C T S O F
THE DIGITAL REVOLUTIONEF F E C T S O F
THE DIGITAL REVOLUTION
WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY MADE EASY page 9WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY MADE EASY
The Make Money With Your Camera Magazine
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IFPO ... Then and NowIFPO ... Then and Now page 7
PR E S I D E N T BA R A C K OB A M A A R R I V E S
W I T H T H E FI R S T LA D Y A T T H E FO R T
HOOD MEMORIAL SERVICE ON
NOVEMBER 10, 2009.PHOTO BY MOHAMMAD KHURSHEED IFPO
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7 IFPO -- Then and NowBy Jack M. Gallimore
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COVER PHOTOS:BY MOHAMMAD KHURSHEED
TEXAS TECH FRESHMAN #86ALEX TORRES CATCHES THE
PASS THROWN BY TAYLOR
POTTS FOR A TOUCHDOWN DUR-ING TT RED RAIDERS VS, OUSOONERS GAME ON OCT 21,
2009 ATAT&T JONES STADIUM.TECH WON THE GAME 41-13.
INSET: PRESIDENT BARACK
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As a human being, I struggled to find
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members of those who lost their precious
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Dear Editor,
I hope that my press credentials will besent to me as soon as possible. Because Ishall enjoy covering the Nobel Peace PrizeCeremony in Norway where your PresidentObama will come to receive his prestigiousaward. I am so glad for this rare opportunityto take pictures of the President of USA.This is a once in a lifetime opportunity onthe 10th of December. This will also be anamazing moment for me because PresidentObama will be the 4th famous Nobel PrizeWinner that I have take photos of at theseceremonies.
I thank you all for all the inspiration andhelp to me. I could not do what I am doingwithout you. Even with my media education,you gave me the "right push." I have pic-tures of many celebrities and Royal Familymembers. Some of my journalist friends andphotographers are amazed over my work.So I will continue my work with great effort.
I was one of 13 photographers chosen byMichael Jackson to shoot photos of himwhen he had His History Tour in Norway. Iwill soon like to write a success story andgive you most of the credit. I am very happywith my life and do what ever I can do giveIFPO the very best reputation. On one occa-sion I was invited to dinner with famouspolitical leaders and they even paid myhotel bill. I will never forget it. I was in aPrincess Wedding in Norway when this hap-pened.
I am an open hearted man and a formerpolitician so I understand diplomacy andkindness which I believe are the keys tosuccess. If you really burn for a case andare really polite, doors will open for you.That makes me humble. Because peoplewill know that you are sincere, you will staya step ahead of the crowd when you doyour very, very best and others will feelcomfortable in your company.
I had a real set back because of a carcrash and in the last few years I have strug-gled with 3 brain injuries. My neck wasbadly hurt and I can only use three fingerson my right hand. But I love to take photos -- that is my passion -- and I believe thathelped me to get on "foot" again...
Thank You and Bless You All.
Faithfully yoursMember 58910Alexander Ramse OlsenRena N-Norway
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YEAR.”
ALEXANDER
R. OLSEN, IFPO
From 35mm ... To The Digital Revolution
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By Robert Hall IFPO, Tijeras, NM
From 35mm ... To The Digital Revolution
My first camera was a Brownie box
camera made by Eastman Kodak. My
first 35mm was an old Agfa I picked
up at a Goodwill store when I was a
kid. Once I started getting good pic-
tures with these old cameras I was
hooked. I started carrying my camera
ever where I went. By the time I was
in high school I was shooting pictures
for the school camera club and the
local newspaper. I have been at it ever
since.
In those days you started to learn
quickly about framing, composition
and the different grain structures of the
silver halide crystals in film and paper
and how they affected your finished
product. We started to learn about
high speed black and white films,
color, Kodachrome and Ektachrome
transparency films and what enhanced
the reds and green/blues of your pic-
tures. In those days you learned by
trail and error and took tips from more
experienced photographers. I always
worked as an amateur photographer
and continued working with newspa-
pers when I got out of the US Navy in
the late 70’s.
By the 80’s I learned about IFPO
and joined so I would have credentials
so I could get to photograph events
that only allowed press photographers
in the venue. I have taken pho-
tographs from Canada to Mexico,
Eastern Europe, and Russia and from
South America to Asia. In 1988 when
I was published on the second c o l o r
cover of International Photographer
with my shot in Peggy’s Cove, Nova
Scotia I was elated. (International Pho-
tographer magazine changed its title to
Todays Photographer International in
the early 90’s.) Since that time I have
had articles and photographs published
in professional journals and tourism
magazines. I once even got to do back
stage photography with the M o o d y
Blues at a concert.
As time went on I purchased better
cameras and started using medium and
large format films. But if you were
working shooting for a publication we
all learned about deadlines. That is
when most of us after a shoot rushed
back to our dark rooms somewhere in
the house and we learned about how
chemicals reacted to light and were
processed to reveal an image. Then we
rushed our finished product to the
newspaper or magazine so we could
get published. Usually if it was a
magazine you rushed to the post office
to send off your finished product.
ONCE I WAS ASKED, “HOW DO YOU TAKE
A GREAT PHOTOGRAPH?” MY ANSWER WAS
AND STILL IS, “ALWAYS HAVE A CAMERA
WITH YOU AND BE READY TO TAKE ONE.”
Bob Hall
PEGGY’S COVE, A PHOTO BY ROBERT HALL,WAS FEATURED ON THE COVER OF THE
FALL/WINTER ISSUE OF INTERNATIONAL
PHOTOGRAPHER MAGAZINE PUBLISHED BY
IFPO IN 1988. !
When the original founding directors
congregated in 1983 to set the course for a
possible International Freelance Photogra-
phers Organization (IFPO), the visions
were sincere but less clear.
The intent was to address the needs of
the freelance photographer who needed
something larger than himself for support
and assistance. It was also to create an
organization which truly addressed the
needs of the working photographer at any
level -- beginners, photojournalists, or full
time studio and commercial photographers.
The vision was to help any photograph-
er at any level achieve his or her goals.
Intent was very clear; visions of how to
were less clear. Even so a decision was
made to forge ahead in early 1984.
With an abstract framework, lots of
enthusiasm and little more than “air,”
IFPO placed its first ad in Modern Photog -
raphy magazine. Economic times were bad
with jobless rates high. The times were
ripe for the make money with your camera
appeal and that slogan alone set the course
to fulfill the IFPO goals.
From the very first 25 members we had
requests for Model Release Forms, Press
Credentials, Business Cards and Business
Forms -- the things that freelance photog-
raphers evidently needed. Those requests
were the tip of the iceberg and were key to
developing the support that members need.
The next interesting occurrence was
when members began to write letters about
their successes. Those were so inspiring
that a newsletter was created to share the
stories with other IFPO members. Then the
the success stories really began to roll in
with photos -- too many for a newsletter,
so a magazine was born: I n t e r n a t i o n a l
Photographer.
Since the organization had no revenue
to support printing costs, the first few
issues were printed in black and white on
loose pages and stapled together on the
dining room table of one of the founding
IFPO ... THEN AND NOWBy Jack M. Gallimore
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8 Today's Photographer International www.ifpo.net
Pets and their related products and
services are a multi-billion industry in
this country. Most people consider
pets to be members of the family and
care for them as such. Pets, just like
children, become part of the family
history. Families will spend money for
portraits of their children or pets. And
they want more than just a playful
candid with a point and shoot camera.
This is why pet photography can add
real dollars to your monthly income.
I incorporated pet photography into
my freelance photography services a
few years ago. I became more serious
after I contributed my services to pho-
tograph rescued animals from the Kat-
rina disaster three years ago. Now it is
a vital part of my business along with
wedding photography and shooting
for biking magazines. Working with
pets is very much the same as working
with people -- they must feel comfort-
able with you and your camera. The
following tips can “jump start” your
pet photography business.
The secret to capturing the perfect
pet shots are patience and persistence.
With animals of any kind, whether it
is cats, dogs or horses, you are a
stranger and it takes time to win their
trust and attention. It is sometimes
challenging but can be fun and
rewarding.
To shoot small animals in a studio
Soft box continuous lighting in the
studio avoids the distraction that
strobe lighting could cause. Never use
flash with animals indoors or out. Dis-
able your flash and shoot at a higher
ISO for adequate lighting. I shoot at
ISO 400 with two soft boxes. Also to
make sure my shots are not blurry, I
put my camera on a tripod at the pet’s
eye level so I can move around while
shooting.
First, it is vitally important to take
time to get acquainted with the pet.
Having the owner or a helper present
makes the job easier. Dogie and cat
treats are a must. Give the animal time
to explore and sniff the new surround-
ings before starting the shoot. Then
offer a treat -- to win big points. As
soon as you sense that the animal is
comfortable, remove leashes and col-
lars (unless you are in a location
where it is prohibited) or anything else
that might be distracting.
When you are ready to shoot,
explain your plans to the helper. Make
sure the he or she understands where
the animal should be placed -- on a
table or other setup -- then quickly
moves aside as you fire away. Shoot-
ing at the pet’s level most often
requires bending down and sometimes
even shooting on your knees. Be sure
to leave plenty of marginal space on
all sides of the subject for enlarge-
ments.
How do you actually shoot a pet in
your set-up? A squeaky toy is
absolutely priceless in getting an ani-
mal’s attention. Make sure you hold it
in your free hand and give it a good
squeak when you are ready to release
the shutter. A dog’s ears will perk up
and he will look straight toward the
sound…near the eye of the camera! If
you don’t have access to a squeaky,
cat or puppy sounds made just before
pressing the shutter release will also
do the trick. You will feel silly, but it
will get the attention of the animal.Cats love the cat toys that are easily
found at dollar stores. The ones with a
feather attached to the end of a stringfastened to a stick work best (and areeasy to make). You can dangle it infront of the cat to get its attention thenmove it away quickly before clickingthe shutter. When the animal is good,reward it frequently with a treat beforeyou proceed. Shoot several shots fromthe same angle in each position. Askyour pet helper to move the animalfrom one side to the other to captureits best side. You can never shoot toomany digital shots but you can delete!
Make sure you have a table or benchthat will support the weight of the ani-mal. A small folding child size cardtable works perfect for small dogs andcats. You can make your own back-drops using low cost remnant fabricfrom a fabric or department store. A36 inch width by 72 inch length usual-ly is plenty for shooting an averagesize dog or cat. My favorite one is avelour psychedelic tie dye print pur-chased for less than $5.00. The vibrantcolors works well with any color ani-mal. Another favorite and a must, is apiece of black velvet or dark velourcloth for shooting light colored ani-mals against a dark background. Awhite shaggy fake fur type usuallyworks well with darker colored ani-mals. For covering your table, make
Tips ForTips For ............TIPS FOR ADDING PET PHOTOGRAPHY TO YOUR BUSINESS
Continued on page 44
BECKY AND HARLEY. BECKY “KRICKETT” HULLAR IS A
PROFESSIONAL FREELANCE PHOTOGRAPHER WITH OVER 26YEARS EXPERIENCE. HER WORK HAS BEEN FEATURED IN
MANY INTERNATIONAL PUBLICATIONS AND WEB SITES. SHE
ATTRIBUTES HER AFFILIATION WITH TODAY'S PHOTOGRAPHER
TO HER SUCCESS IN MAGAZINE PHOTOGRAPHY. SHE AND HER
HUSBAND JOSEPH PHILLIP HULLAR JR., ALSO PROVIDE A FREE
PHOTOGRAPHY SERVICE KNOWN AS “LASTING MEMORIES” FOR
TERMINALLY ILL CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES.
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Freelance SuccessFreelance Success
Digital photography opens the door
to a whole new realm of possibilities
for your wedding photography busi-
ness. For one, you can fire as many
pictures as your camera’s flash card
will accommodate, then go back and
delete your “bloopers.” My motto is
“you can always delete, but you can
never add.” Shooting unlimited is the
advantage of the digital format.
I shoot with a Nikon D70, an entry
level professional SLR digital camera
purchased about 3 years ago when the
SLR’s with interchangeable lens first
hit the market. It came with the stan-
dard menus, auto focus and the image
stabilization factor built into the lens
to eliminate camera vibration. (Many
have a huge selection of menus that
are not really necessary since the same
results can be achieved with most
computer software editing programs.)
For all the information on your specif-
ic camera’s capabilities, read your
manual -- again and again!
When shooting occasions require
speed, automatic settings work
beautifully and may mean the differ-
ence in capturing that once in a life-
time shot or missing a great moment.
If your eyes are less than perfect, shoot
on auto focus but make sure you have
your camera set on the correct auto
focus mode in your menu. The focus
setting you choose will depend on
what you are shooting … a person or a
group of people. Your owner’s manual
will tell you which mode to shoot in
accordingly.
I shoot in the highest resolution pos-
sible, large image size at 400 speed for
most shots, auto focus, JPEG format
with RGB mode, using a 4 GB flash
card for tons of
pictures … this
again, is set
through your
camera’s menu.
If you want crisp
clean enlarge-
ments up to a 16
x 20 or slightly
larger, you can
do so with a
camera with at
least a 6 – 8
mega pixel fea-
ture. So, before
you book your
first wedding,
understand the
capabilities of
y o u r c a m e r a .
Then make sure
y o u and y o u r
camera can meet
expectations!
You must be
prepared in order
to reduce the
stress of wedding
days. Asking the
bride to prepare a
list of “must
have shots” saves time and places her
in control. It is imperative that you
understand what she expects -- does
she want mostly posed, traditional
photos or a photojournalistic story of
her wedding day? Some brides want
both. If possible offer her a checklist
to help with her decisions. Once the
list is complete, discuss it again to
make sure you are in agreement.
On the wedding day allow about two
hours prior to the wedding to shoot
many of the traditional shots. Be sure
to have your batteries fully charged
and lots of extras on hand. Many
........
SHARING THE VEIL. “ MY BR I D E S L O V E T H E S E P H O T O S” BE C K Y “ KR I C K E T T” HU L L A R
WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY MADE EASY
Continued on page 28
BY BECKY “KRICKETT” HARRISON HULLAR IFPO, BRANTLEY, ALABAMA
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or appeared at a news site since 1984
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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 seemd 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 photogra-
phers. 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 photogra-
pher.
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 epito-
mize 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 enforce-
ment 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 336-945-9867 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 cut-
ting publishing schedules there is soon going to be vacuum to be filled. Also, the main-
stream 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
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By Stephen Zurawiec IFPO, Schererville, IN
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(CLOCKWISE): EVAN SHARPLEY QB FOR NORTE
DAME PREPARES TO PASS THE BALL AGAINST THE
USC TROJANS IN SOUTH BEND. THE ND IRISH
ARE WEARING THEIR SPECIAL GREEN JERSEYS
DURING THE HOME GAME.
QB EVAN SHARPLEY SCRAMBLES OUT OF THE
POCKET AGAINST BOSTON COLLEGE.
THE NOTRE DAME LEPRECHAUN MASCOT CAR-RIES THE ND FLAG INTO THE STADIUM PRIOR TO
A HOME GAME TO GET THE CROWD READY FOR
THE TEAM TO ENTER.
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STADIUM ON SEPTEMBER 5, 2009. ©2009 MOHAMMAD KHURSHEED
By Mohammad Khursheed IFPO, Austin, TX
MEN’S LACROSSE
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PRINCETON WON OVER JOHN HOPKINS IN BALTI-MORE ON FEBRUARY 28, 2009.
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IT’S NOT THE CAMERA; IT’S THE PHOTOGRAPHERBy Jose F. Aguilo IPFO, Denver, Colorado
Most of today’s press photographers
use very expensive Digital Single Lens
Reflex (DSLR) cameras.
I use advanced Point And
Shoot Digital cameras.
However, I use them in
their manual mode con-
trol system. They have
their limitations but I
operate on the old theory: It is not the
camera; it is the photographer. A good
photographer can make things happen
behind almost any camera.
As you will be able to appreciate I
don't follow or emulate other photog-
raphers photography styles; however I
learned The Zone System 5 (Ansel
Adams) many years ago. Since then I
have adopted my own style. I like to
express what I see in my mind and I
am very happy doing what I do --
research.
Digital camera sensors seem to gen-
erate noise while taking photo images
in dim light or at night. These cam-
eras do not have RAW file feature as
an DSLR camera. The file type is
JPEG only; so it is quite a challenge
for a photographer with these limita-
tions. However, with the proper soft-
ware for noise removal and the proper
technique during image processing
nice images can be produced.
Infrared Photo Images
There is more than one way to take
infrared images. You can use infrared
filters in front of the camera lens or an
Infrared Only Modified Digital Cam-
era such as the Fuji FinePix S9100.
There are also infrared plug-ins for
image processing software in the mar-
ket and some companies are dedicated
to sell or modify digital cameras.
Some photographers are dedicated in
this field either for scientific work or
special effect photo images. Many
images look like they were taken dur-
ing the spring or summer. I developed
a technique to acclimatize the camera
for the shooting of these infrared
images during the winter of 2007 in
Colorado. There is a very high risk of
damage to the electronic circuits of a
digital camera if heavy water conden-
sation should develop inside.
High Dynamic Range (HDR) Images
Many photographers might use the
color to B/W conversion technique
during image processing in the com-
puter. I prefer to shoot one set of
images in color and one set of images
in B/W mode in the camera. Twenty
years ago the only way was to use
B/W film or color film or to carry two
cameras -- one with color and one with
B/W film. With the proper Auto Expo-
sure Bracketing technique and an
HDR (High Dynamic Range) image
processing software, B/W images can
turn out quite interesting. I use sets of
three, five and up to seven images for
HDR photography either in color or
B/W.
Why High Dynamic Range (HDR)
Images?
High dynamic range imaging (HDR)
is a set of techniques that allow a
greater dynamic range of luminance
between the lightest and darkest areas
of an image than standard digital
imaging techniques or photographic
methods. This wider dynamic range
allows HDR images to represent more
accurately the wide range of intensity
levels found in real scenes ranging
from direct sunlight to faint starlight.
HDR imaging fits my adopted style
and what I do -- research! !
Fuji FinePix S9100 Infrared Only Modified Digital Camera
Exposure: 1/350 sec F5.0 ISO 200;1/200 sec F5.6 ISO 2001/150 sec F5.6 ISO 200 .
HI G H D Y N A M I C R A N G E I M A G I N G (HDR) A L L O W S A G R E A T E R
D Y N A M I C R A N G E O F L U M I N A N C E B E T W E E N T H E L I G H T E S T A N D
DARKEST AREAS OF AN IMAGE THAN STANDARD DIGITAL IMAGING
TECHNIQUES OR PHOTOGRAPHIC METHODS. CANON POWERSHOT
S3 IS (PO I N T A N D S H O O T D I G I T A L C A M E R A 6.0 MP R E S O L U -T I O N). B/W PH O T O IM A G E S W I T H DI G I T A L CA M E R A A D J U S T E D
FOR B/W. NO COLOR TO B/W CONVERSION.
Many, many times over the years a
photographer has called or written to
report that his or her photos have been
used without permission, or with per-
mission but without payment, photo
credit or other related problems. In
ninety-nine percent of the reports the
problems could have been avoided by
using a cover letter or a simple agree-
ment in writing or using an IFPO
Business Form.
The following steps should provide
protection for most situations.
1) Copyrights are inherent to the pho-
tographer. However, an inventory
list of images with the copyright
notice ( E x : © 2 0 0 8) is a friendly
reminder that the work is protected
by copyright laws. Also a short
notice such as, “May be reproduced
only with written permission of the
author” could be added.
2) Each time a photo or digital image
leaves your possession, it should be
accompanied by signed and dated
permission for use with terms and
conditions stated. This is the first
step to a contract for use -- even if
no payment is involved. KEEP A
COPY FOR YOUR FILES.
3) Digital images require even more
protection. NEVER send your
original files. Not even just for
someone to consider. Send a copy
of digital images along with text
files of the first two items above.
4) Follow up
by phone or
email within
5-8 business
days to see if
your images
arrived and if
there is inter-
est etc. Mention that complete
information is in the package.
5) A L W A Y S send a postage paid
return envelope when submitting by
mail if you expect your work to be
returned.
6) Submissions by email are just “out
there” in an unknown domain. It is
much safer to mail a disc with your
name and copyright notice on the
disc. We are not suggesting that you
never email an image but you
should know and trust the receiver
and believe that terms for an agree-
ment can be made.
7) Once there is an agreement for an
image is to be used, the terms must
be set before the use occurs. Exam-
ple: One photo may be used once
for $25 or any amount that is satis-
factory. You may even want the
benefit of having your photos pub-
lished without payment. If so, that
should be agreed upon up front.
8) Others conditions must also be
met. Will you get photo credit? Will
you get a copy of the work pub-
lished? Can you buy extra copies if
you need them?
9) When is payment made? Upon
publication? Within 30 days? At the
end of the publishing cycle? It real-
ly doesn’t matter as long as you
understand and agree to it.
10) Finally, all terms and conditions
should be confirmed in writing and
signed by both parties. Sounds like
too much work? Not so. Two copies
of a simple cover letter can do the job
for you. Simple business forms can do
the job for you even better. (See the
offer for a lifetime supply of IFPO
Business Forms on pages 2 and 3 for
$39.95)
What happens if you have released
your images without an agreement for
use and learn they have been used?
Contact the user. Try to work through
the steps listed here. Most everyone
understands that copyright infringe-
ment can be serious business. In most
situations, something fair and equi-
table can be negotiated even after pho-
tos have been used.
It’s much easier to take the simple
steps required to protect your work at
the time it leaves your possession than
to try to get control of it after use.
Keeping a log of photo packages,
digital images etc that are in the hands
of potential users helps you track
usage, payments and packages that
should be returned. It also serves as a
reminder of where often your best
work is located and where and why
you should submit it elsewhere.
Using business forms designed
especially for photographers not only
help protect your work, it’s a short cut
to learning about copyrights, rights to
use, terms and conditions. Just select
the form that seems to match your job
and complete it! You should never
have to worry about protecting the use
of your photos again. !
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How To Protect Yo u r Rights and Photos
By Vonda H. Blackburn, Edi tor
PHOTOS BY MOHAMMAD KHURSHEED, IFPO
TH E VI C E PR E S I D E N T O F T H E UN I T E D ST A T E S
S P O K E A T T H E NA T I O N A L DO M E S T I C VI O L E N C E
HOTLINE LOCATED IN AUSTIN, TEXAS. THE VICE
PRESIDENT’S SEAL WAS HELD OUT EXCLUSIVELY
B Y T H E T O U R F O R AI NE W S PH O T O J O U R N A L I S T
MOHAMMAD KHURSHEED.
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235 Y A R D S A N D O N E T O U C H D O W N. © 2009MOHAMMAD KHURSHEED, IFPO
On Assignment Internationally QUEENS DAY PARADE TURNS TO TRAGEDY
PHOTOS BY ARTHUR WIEGMAN IFPO THE NETHERLANDS
Celebrations of Queen's Day inApeldoorn took a tragic turn aroundmidday on May 1 2009. Four peoplewere killed and 13 injured when a carploughed through a crowd of specta-tors watching the Queen's Dayparade. As the open-topped coachcarrying the Royal Family passed, thecar broke through the barriers, hitting23 people and crashing into a monu-ment.
The public prosecutor said that thedriver was acting intentionally, butthat there is no terrorist connection.The 38-year old man is reported tohave made two earlier attempts tocross safety barriers, driving at aspeed of at least 80 kms per hour. Thedriver was injured in the crash andhad to be cut from his vehicle, afterwhich he was arrested and taken awayfor interrogation.
PH O T O S: TH E H A P P Y RO Y A L FA M I L Y B E F O R E
THE PARADE (CLOCKWISE FROM TOP) PRINCESS
MA R G R I E T, PI E T E R V A N VO L L E N H O V E N A N D
PR I N C E S S MA X I M A; KO N I N G I N ( QU E E N) BE A T-R I X; TH E AC C I D E N T SC E N E B E L O W; A N D
PRINCESS MAXIMA.
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11 GLAMOUR.ELITE • page 41.12 LEARNING LIBRARY
• DVD programs: HOW-TO SHOOTALL SUBJECTS • pages 1 & 45
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• Enroll me as an IFPO Member and send my Membership Card and Parch-ment Certificate + Complete Membership Packet. I enclose $74 for Member-ship and Subscription to Today’s Photographer Magazine PLUS $7 for priori-ty handling and First Class Mail of my Membership Packet ($81 TOTAL).
• My membership packet will include details on how I can participate in IFPO'sPROVEN PROGRAMS for getting PUBLISHED, making MONEY and gain-ing PRESS ACCESS with my camera.
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#ST31, 12 photos, set-up fee $29.00 and monthly fee: $9.95#ST32, 24 photos, set-up fee $49.00 and monthly fee: $9.95
REGISTRATION FORM (IFPO MEMBERS ONLY)
PHOTO INFORMATION(complete 1 for each photo)
Image #________-_________(your IFPO membership I.D.# followed by a 5-character
code provided by you that identifies your picture)
photo title _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
subject _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
price (or print ”CALL”) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Visa/MasterCard/American Express/Optima Card # expiration date
signature
business name (optional)
name IFPO Member #
address
city, state, zip, country
contact method: (phone, fax, or email)
mail to: IFPO PO BOX 42, HAMPTONVILLE, NC 27020-0042
IMPORTANT: Allow 30 days for IFPO personnel to scan your images and post them for sale in the StockGallery. Be sure to add the Stock Gallery URL (www.ifpo.net/stock) to your business cards, letterhead andall your promotional material.
TERMS AND CONDITIONSCredit Card Orders: when you submit your stock gallery materials, yourcredit card will be billed for the set-up fee only. Then your credit card will bebilled monthly on the first of the month beginning with the first FULL monthyour photos are ON-LINE. Your first partial month is FREE! Minimum 12-month committment required. After 12 months, monthly charges will continueuntil member cancels with a 30-day notice. Visa, Mastercard, AmericanExpress, Optima accepted.Checks or Money Orders: when you submit your stock gallery materials,enclose a check or money order for the amount of the set-up fee PLUS $59.70,the first six months of the monthly fee. You will then be billed at 6 month inter-vals.
FOR EACH PHOTO: (make as many copies as you need)
contact name:
PHOTO INFORMATION(complete 1 for each photo)
Image #________-_________(your IFPO membership I.D.# followed by a 5-character
code provided by you that identifies your picture)
photo title _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
subject _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
price (or print ”CALL”) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
PHOTO INFORMATION(complete 1 for each photo)
Image #________-_________(your IFPO membership I.D.# followed by a 5-character
code provided by you that identifies your picture)
photo title _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
subject _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
price (or print ”CALL”) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
IFPO’s Stock Listing ServiceThe 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 avail-
able 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.
Members are asked to identify their pictures by
their 5 digit member number plus a 5 character
code of their own choosing. Example: IFPO
member 99999 might use Index Codes of
99999-KID01, 99999-KID02, etc.
ADVANTAGES OF THE
IFPO STOCK GALLERY SERVICE
w w w . i f p o . n e t / s t o c k . h t m l
• List only the number of quality imagesyou wish to list -- not 10,000 to 50,000 asrequired by agencies.
• You can add fresh images at your conve-nience. No minimums are required -- suchas the 1000 new images per year by manyagencies.
• There are no contracts, exclusive oro t h e r w i s e -- to tie up your images foryears as with an agency.
• The price you set is what you get - -could never happen with an agency.
• There are no commissions ever -- unlikeagencies who always take at least 50 per-cent of sales.
• Income from sales is instant and allyours -- very different from agencieswhere payment usually follow sales by 6 to8 months.
• Model and other applicable releases arerequired for stock images listed with IFPO-- the same as with an agency.
• Current and new clients can see yourfresh images instantly and contact you tobuy -- which could never happen with astock agency.
• The more images you list with the IFPOPicture Listing Service the more likely youare to make money -- which is the same aswith an agency.
• The more SUBJECTS you list with theIFPO Picture Listing Service, the morelikely you are to make money over the longhaul -- which is also true with an agency.
SELL PHOTOS YOU ALREADY HAVE!
Successful stock libraries contain HIGH QUALITY images of everyday life situations. IFPO members shoot such images everyday as a matter of
course. However, unless a photographer has hundreds or thousands of images, he may be shunned by the large stock houses. This could happen for two
reasons, he simply may not be recognized as a successful stock photographer or his stock of a few dozen images is too small for an agency to consider.
The IFPO Stock Listing service removes these barriers totally and opens doors to the international sales market.
To celebrate the 25th Anniver-
sary 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 have been the dri-
ving force and heart of the organiza-
tion. After long deliberation it was
determined to induct those still active
charter members and other recent
deserving members into a permanent
Freelance Photographer’s Hall of
Fame and to award an Honorary
Degree of Distinction to each one.
When the International Freelance
Photographers Organization (IFPO)
was founded in 1983, no one could
have possibly foreseen 25 years into
the future. Now, twenty-five years
later, the original mission of IFPO --
to be the primary source of support for
the universe of freelance photogra-
phers -- has stood the test of time and
has surely grown beyond the wildest
imaginations of the original founders.
IFPO’s first member was actually
enrolled on January 9, 1984. From that
day forward IFPO evolved into a
member driven organization. That
simply means that members asked for
services and support and IFPO
responded with research and develop-
ment. That process evolved over the
years to make IFPO what it is today,
the longest continuing central source
of support for freelance photographers
around the world.
Fortunately, it was relatively easy to
identify the Hall of Fame candidates.
Since day one IFPO has maintained a
transactional data base that records
every single activity of each IFPO
member. That includes program par-
ticipation, editorial submissions, press
assignments, photo contest entrants
and other information such as pub-
lishing credits, internet home pages
URLs and more. Many members
have shared their success stories out-
side IFPO. This is also noted in our
membership records. This total
process pinpointed 3319 IFPO mem-
bers (out of 78,656) to be permanently
inducted into the IFPO Hall of Fame.
The Hall of Fame IFPO members
were inducted on January 2, 2008.
Each one is being notified by letter or
e-mail. If you were not notified, but
believe you may qualify, you may
check to see if your name is listed as a
Hall of Fame member at
www.ifpo.net/halloffame. Enter your
member number plus the first 3 char-
acters of your last name (8 characters
total). If you were inducted your name
will appear on the list.
There is a chance that there are a
few deserving Hall of Fame Members
that we were not able to identify from
our extensive records and other
research who should be honored in the
Hall of Fame. If you did not receive
notification of your induction and feel
that you should be considered, please
call 336-945-9867 to update your
records and discuss your potential.
To further honor and recognize the
Freelance Photographers Hall of Fame
members, IFPO created a unique,
definitive Hall of Fame Portfolio
exclusively designed to share the Hon-
orary Degree of Distinction with
clients and the most discerning friends
and family. Each item in the portfolio
is graced with the distinctive IFPO
Hall of Fame Logo.
The portfolio includes 1 IFPO Hall
of Fame Lapel Pin of silver inlaid into
a field of black, 1 IFPO Hall of Fame
Honorary Degree of Distinction Diplo-
ma and Charter in a Leatherette Pre-
sentation Case plus 1 IFPO Hall of
Fame Member Passport distinctly
marked. Also a Directory of IFPO
Hall of Fame Members (to be pub-
lished and mailed in 2009) is included
in the portfolio and will be mailed
only to those members who apply for
the full portfolio package.
The Freelance Photographer’s Hall
of Fame will be permanently located
on the IFPO internet site. Each Hall of
Fame member’s record will be also
marked permanently. But it is the Hall
of Fame Portfolio -- The Lapel Pin,
Honorary Degree of Distinction Diplo-
ma, Charter and Passport ... that con-
vey the prestige of being inducted into
the IFPO Freelance Photographer’s
Hall of Fame.
Congratulations to each of you. It
was your lasting interest and ceaseless
suggestions that drove an organization
from its infancy in 1983 to more than
80,000 members strong with interna-
tional recognition in 2008. With your
continued interest and that of others
who follow in your footsteps, the
IFPO Hall of Fame will continue to
review members qualifications and
induct even more members in the next
twenty-five years. !
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IFPO INDUCTS 3319 MEMBERS INTO
TO COMMEMORATE THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY1983- 2008
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now you can publish your photos on the exclusive
The HOME PAGE Program is like a complete photographer’s PORTFOLIO, RESUME and ADVERTISING BILLBOARD on the Internet. Itcan contain complete biographical information, contact information, PUBLISHED or AWARDED photos, or other CURRENT photos thatyou want to represent you. Your HOME PAGE will have a unique address (called a URL) much like your mailing address that you can puton your business cards or other promotional materials you distribute to potential clients. Clients can then view your portfolio and read youraccomplishment facts ON-LINE any time they wish from ANYWHERE in the WORLD!
IFPO Internet Program
I agree to the above terms and conditions. I enclose my photos:
#HP31, up to15 photos, set-up fee $49.00 and monthly fee: $19.95#HP32, up to 30 photos, set-up fee $99.00 and monthly fee: $19.95
Visa/MasterCard/American Express/Optima Card # expiration date
signature
business name (optional)
name IFPO Member #
address
city, state, zip, country
contact information: to be published on your web-site
mail to: IFPO PO Box 42, Hamptonville, NC 27020-0042
IMPORTANT: Allow 30 days for IFPO personnel to scan your images and create your Home Page. Be sureto add your Home Page URL (www.aipress.com/~yourname) to your business cards, letterhead and all yourpromotional material.
TERMS AND CONDITIONSCredit Card Orders: when you submit your Home Page materials, your creditcard will be billed for the set-up fee only. Then your credit card will be billedmonthly on the first of the month beginning with the first FULL month youryour Home Page is ON-LINE. Your first partial month is FREE! Minimum 12-month committment required. After 12 months, monthly charges will continueuntil member cancels with a 30-day notice. Visa, Mastercard, AmericanExpress, Optima accepted.Checks or Money Orders: when you submit your Home Page materials,enclose a check or money order for the amount of the set-up fee PLUS 119.70,the first six months of the monthly fee. You will then be billed at 6 month inter-vals.
phone/fax
email, other
HOME PAGE information guidelines
Send b/w or color prints or 35mm slides. Number your pictures or slides. Include a printed or typed list of your pictures with a title or cap-tion for each one. Be sure to put your member# on each photo or slide. Model releases are required for any photos that have human sub-jects that are not in the public domain.
If you want your photos returned, enclose a self addressed mailer with correct postage. At minimum, we require contact information alongwith photos with titles to create your Home Page.
We will assign you an Internet U.R.L. (internet address) in this form: http://www.ifpo.net/~yourname. U.R.L.’s are all lower case and haveno spaces. Please include any suggestions for “yourname.” Avoid long strings of characters like “millersphotographyandvideographics”.Use names like “paulmiller” or millerphoto.”
Be sure to print your U.R.L. on your business cards, letterhead, etc. This Home Page is your internet portfolio, and you want as many peo-ple to visit as possible.
If convenient, look at other homepages on our Top-Photographers web-site for ideas. Links to Top-Photographers are on our main homepage at www.aipress.com. A good example site is: http://www.ifpo.net/~ellefsen
CONTACT INFORMATION you wish to appear on yourHome Page.
Memberships, Associations, Publishing Credits, Prizes orAwards.
MOTTO, SLOGAN or Describe Your Specialty (ie: on-loca-tion child photography).
Accomplishments, Assignments, current Projects andCareer Objectives in photography
I am a Nigerian, IFPO member 77803.In late 2008, I was placed on a 5 monthproject to The Gambia. While there I readabout a Fire Works Festival that takesplace every year at the end of Decemberand the first week in January.
I was advised not to apply for eventcoverage since i tinvolved vultural andtraditional festivalsand I was a visitor. Iofficially appliedwith my IFPO docu-ments and receivedan invitation to coverthe event. J e g e d eClement FisayoIFPO
On Assignment Internationally
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CA N A D I A N S PR O T E S T
Photos by M. Reza Tabrizi IFPOToronto, Ontario
Maybe I'm the only member in this region (Quetta, Balochis-tan, Pakistan), so I request more concession in regards to orderdeadlines because the political and social situation over here -- itis very tense as there is daily news about the drone attacks onQuetta City where I live.
Many have doubts about me because I get letters from US.Maybe I have been marked and during last few months many ofmy friends and relative have been targeted. My life is in dangerevery day. Life over here is very hazardous. I can't quit pho-tograpy so I shoot my surroundings on a daily basis and uploadthem to: http://www.trekearth.com/members/mamcg/photos/ Ihike most of the time when there is no recreation in the daily lifeof this city. Muhammad Ali Musa.
Photos by
Muhammad Ali Musa IFPO
Quetta, Balochistan.
PHOTOS CLOCKWISE:QUIET PICNIC
SIRKARI PETROL
THERE ARE MANY FILLING STA-TIONS IN EVERY CORNER OF THIS
CITY AND NAMED IRANI PETROL BUT
THESE ARE ALL STOLEN FROM
GOVERNAMENT ACCOUNTS BY
CORRUPT SYSTEM AND SOLD
ON THE STREETS.
THE MARKETPLACE
IS THE COMMUNITY CENTER.
TRAGEDY OF DEATH
EVERDAY ACTIVITY INCLUDES
BURYING THE DEAD.
A Day in the Life of an IFPO Member
Quetta, Balochistan.
IN S I D E TH E GA M B I APhotos by
Jegede Clement Fisayo IFPO, Nigeria
IN S I D E TH E GA M B I APhotos by
Jegede Clement Fisayo IFPO, Nigeria
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Let’s use an auto accident as an example.You have photographed the wreck and areleaving the scene without having seen anyother photographers or news teams. Pick upthe nearest phone (using the numbers listedin your Reporter’s Field Directory) to notifynews agencies that photos of the accident areavailable even though the film has not beenprocessed. Breaking news is HOT andshould be reported immediately.
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Accreditation CertificateThe following Correspondent Photographer has met all standards andrequirements to receive full accreditation as a
NEWS CORRESPONDENT
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Accredited: January 14, 1998
Fits inside 408A passport. (pg 20).
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HOW TO PH OTO G R A P H Y BO O K S
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______________________________________________The photographs submitted are my own, and I hereby give permission to Today's Photographer to repro-duce them. I agree that Today's Photographer bears no responsibility for entries without the service fee orreturn mailer with postage. Model releases must be included where applicable.
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MAIL PHOTOS TO: PICTURE AWARDS (IFPO)PO Box 42, Hamptonville, NC 27020-0042
PICTURE AWARD FORMName, member# _____________________________________________
Address ____________________________________________________
City/State/Zip________________________________________________
Phone or fax ________________________________________________
Date:_________________________PHOTO #________ OF __________
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______________________________________________The photographs submitted are my own, and I hereby give permission to Today's Photographer to repro-duce them. I agree that Today's Photographer bears no responsibility for entries without the service fee orreturn mailer with postage. Model releases must be included where applicable.
$15 SERVICE FEE ENCLOSED for EACH PHOTO! o Check, o Money Order,
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PHOTOS COUNTER CLOCKWISE FROM LOWER LEFT: (1) LIFTOFF OF THE ARES 1-X ROCKET FROM PAD
39B AT THE KENNEDY SPACE CENTER ON OCTOBER 28, 2009. (2) ARES CLEARS THE TOWER, START-ING EASTWARD TURN. (3) ARES: A HIGHER LOOK. (4) A PANNED BACK SHOT, AS SEEN FROM PRESS SITE
BY THE BLUE COUNTDOWN CLOCK - CLEARING THE CLOUDS ABOUT TO GO SUPERSONIC. (5) SUPERSONIC,
SHOCK WAVE FORMED AROUND CRAFT AS IT PASSES THE SOUND BARRIER.
ARES 1-XROCKET
ROLLS OUT
TO LAUNCH
PAD 39BJUST BEFORE
SUNRISE.
My first assignment for Today’s Photog -
r a p h e r was shuttle launch STS-96 on May
20, 1999 which was the 2nd flight to the
International Space Station. Even though I
have covered most of the launches, roll outs
and landings since then, I still have no
words to describe the awe and wonder of it
all.
The Ares 1-X flight is part of a larger
flight test program that will include five
flights of the Orion Launch Abort System
between 2009 and 2012. An Ares 1-Y flight
test will follow in 2014, then an integrated
flight of both the launch vehicle and space-
craft, Orion 1 in early 2015.
The flight test this year is expected to
provide NASA with an enormous amount of
data that will be used to improve the design
and safety of the next generation of Ameri-
can spaceflight vehicles, which could again
take humans beyond low Earth orbit.!
The Next Generation of American Spaceflight Vehicles
By Robert Scott IFPO Port St. Lucie, FL
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LOOK AT THE MAGAZINE!! When you look at examples of what isactually published in the magazine, it's like looking at the testanswers before taking the test!!
HOW TO SUCCEED is what we are all about! How to make money,gain access and get published. How did you get the celebrity to letyou get the picture. How did you get the model to pose for you. Whatsurprise barriers were you able to overcome? How did you get thosedeath defying pictures right from your car window?
INSPIRATION is the word our readers use most to describe the mag-azine and it's content! Have you had some success with your cameraor an idea that would inspire others?
SELDOM SHOOTERS: So you only picked up your camera once ortwice in the past few years, shot a lot of film for an afternoon or aweek, then let it get away from you. What was so important thatcaused you to pick your camera up? Family reunion? Your kid's bigsoccer game? Beach trip of a lifetime? Favorite group finally came totown in concert? House down the street caught fire? 2 weeks in Yel-lowstone? Big celebration at work?
DIFFERENT DRUMMERS: Maybe you have a story with a differentslant — submit it. You may inspire us to expand our editorial range.Consider an editorial submission even if you have never made a onebefore. Publishing your story and/or photos is another way for us toreward our readers who share a special bond in their passion forsucceeding as photographers ... and making money. Again, our reso-lution is to support that effort in every issue and to make sure thatToday’s Photographer “works” for you.
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WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY MADE EASYCONTINUED FROM PAGE 9
brides still cling to the old tradition
ofbrides still cling to the old tradition
of not wanting the groom to see them
until they walk down the aisle. This
requires shooting the bride and brides-
maids first. At least an hour is needed
for this. Be sure to shoot the mother of
the bride and others helping the bride
get dressed. A kiss, applying lipstick,
hair and makeup shots are all impor-
tant. The bride looking out a window
or into a mirror using ambient lighting
makes for great photos in black and
white or sepia tones -- disengage your
flash for best results. Shoot the bride
and all bridesmaids before moving to
the location of the ceremony.
At the ceremonial site shoot the
bride alone to capture her gown first.
Make sure you leave enough margin
above her head and below the bottom
of the dress to allow for enlargements.
After that, move on to shooting the
posed shots of bridesmaids and the
bride. Next, if children are part of the
ceremony shoot them in a variety of
poses and don’t forget the candids!
After that, it’s time to move on to
the groom and groomsmen. Don’t for-
get to shoot the parents of the groom
with their son. Equal billing is the key
to making both the bride and groom
happy. Shooting the groom’s party
should not take more than 30 to 45
minutes but you must appoint some-
one to round them up -- and keep
them together.
Find out early if the minister or per-
son performing the ceremony has
rules for shooting. Get this informa-
tion no later than at the rehearsal.
Some do not allow photos at all dur-
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accordingly. If photos are allowed but
flash is restricted, resort to your
widest aperture lens (disengage your
flash), then shoot in manual or aper-
ture priority mode. Using a checklist
to set your camera on the modes and
settings ahead of time saves time and
worry. Save the special effect photos
or unique and unusual shots for later,
when you have more time to make
necessary adjustments to your camera.
Continued on page 48
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2008 ANNUAL
HONORABLE MENTION
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IFPO New DiscoveriesMODEL CONSULTANTS
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WHAT ISMODEL CONSULTING?
Model Consulting is a business opportuni-ty sponsored by the International FreelancePhotographers Organization (IFPO). Theprogram gives photographers three effec-tive ways to make money immediately andget immediate exposure for their newly dis-covered models:
1. Offers opportunity to start or expanda model portfolio business.
2. Provides an easy way to attract mod-els for photography interests andassignments.
3. Provides models immediate exposureon the IFPO New Discoveries Inter-net Site.
Photographers often need models in theirregular work, and models always need pho-tographers to produce their portfolios inorder that they may promote themselves.IFPO serves more than 100,000 photogra-phers and models in 141 countries aroundthe world.
BENEFITS TO MODELSThe benefits afforded models through the
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Models who wish to have their photospublished on the internet site may do so foradditional fees which cover the cost ofscanning and set up.
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vide 1-3 photographs for publication on theinternet. Those photos should depict themodel in the broadest possible range ofposes and settings...portraits to full shots...location to studio...furs to figure. Remem-ber New Discoveries are eager to havethese photos taken and published!
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Your New Discoveries Model ConsultantMembership does NOT require you t orecruit a single model EVER!
Many IFPO photographers join the Con-sultant Program simply to solve the age oldproblem of finding models for other aspectsof their photography work without spend-ing an arm and a leg with a modelingagency and without potential models beingskeptical of the photographer’s intentions.
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are convinced instantly when you use theidentification materials provided in yourModel Consultant Enrollment Kit!. Newmodel prospects recognize you as a profes-sional and are eager to follow your guid-ance without question. “I’ve never found itso easy to attract models,” is the most com-mon response from new consultants.
Enrollment as a consultant gives youeverything you need to make money thevery first week. It includes setting up youraccount at IFPO, your New DiscoveriesModel Consultant I.D. Cards, Letter of Cer-tification, Operating Instructions and a sup-ply of the business forms needed to get youup and running. It includes easy to followinstructions for promoting your business asan IFPO New Discoveries Model consul-tant and attracting or recruiting models. !
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Digital photography has changed all
that and removed the chemicals and
the processing part of the equation.
Most of us viewed the first digital
cameras as little more than a novelty.
As time progressed and they got better
at resolution we had to take a serious
look at how this new technology
would fit in to our photographic needs.
Today I have three digital cameras
and, except for landscapes and pure
black and white photography I use my
digital cameras. Not only has it
become more efficient, a computer ter-
minal and an ink jet printer have
replaced those darkrooms bathed in
dim red lights with the smell of Kodak
fixer and the sound of trickling water
that most photographers grew up with.
The term 'revolution' is perhaps
overused, but for those of us that grew
up with the old technology we have
had to embrace all its changes. One
thing has remained the same since the
first photograph was taken back in
1826, getting a good quality photo-
graph for print is still required.
So, today I have gone from shooting
and writing for newspapers to working
for a monthly magazine
and spend my time in
composition and creativi-
ty on a computer. I don’t
rush to the post office or
to a publication office
anymore. I attach every-
thing either to an e-mail
or “upload” my work to a
computer server by the
push of a button. I do miss the smell of
the chemicals and the sound of the
trickle of water, but I don’t miss the
rushing around the darkroom to make
a deadline.
Is it a revolution? Maybe it is
because photography has been revolu-
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answered the question, “How do you
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LET’S TALK EQUIPMENT & TECHNIQUESBy Dennis Hodges IFPO Kansas City, Missouri
Model: Shannon
To me ebay is the modern day ver-
sion of the old Sears & Roebuck Cata-
log which many people called their
Wish Book. Recently I was on ebay
looking at photography equipment
and happened to stumble onto a 28-
200 Promaster camera lens -- which I
had never heard of -- with a ‘buy
now’ price of only $139.99. I thought
this was probably just a come on so I
moved on. Later after thinking about
it I decided to take another
look. Wolfe’s Camera
Store in Topeka,
Kansas was the
seller and they
listed an 800
t e l e p h o n e
n u m b e r .
Wolfe has a
very good
reputation so I
gave them a
call. I learned
that the PRO-
MASTER lens is
made to Wolfe’s
specification by
Tamron.
After talking for a con-
siderable amount of time to Mike,
Wolfe’s sales representative, I ordered
the PROMASTER, Auto focusing,
Spectrum 7, AF28-200mm, f/3.8-5.6,
XR Aspherical for Minolta
Maxxum/Sony Alpha. This lens is
exceptionally lightweight. It has a
minimum focal distance over the
entire zoom area; you can focus at
19.3 inches from your subject. It has a
maximum magnification of 1:4 (at
200mm). This lens achieves high
magnification zoom performance with
a compact size and is considerably
less expensive than name brand lens-
es.
The very next day I received the
lens. I wanted to test it right away so I
ran a casting call on the internet for a
model. I got several replies but really
wanted to test this lens on a Super
Model. I happen to remember Shan-
non, a professional model and actress,
who had contacted me several months
earlier. I sent her an email explaining
that I wanted to arrange a shoot with
an experienced model. She said she
could be in Kansas City within a few
days.
Shannon’s credits include being
hired by Walmart to be a living Barbie
for the “Barbie Cares” project spon-
sored by Mattel. For every used Bar-
bie donated to Barbie Cares, a new
Barbie doll is donated to Children’s
Hospitals. She was one of the Mis-
souri Patriot Girls, has modeled
for magazines, calendars, pin-
ups and has also done a lot of
promotional work. To help
with her acting career she
trains horses, plays tennis,
racquet ball and swims --
plus she is a kick boxer. To
book Shannon for acting and
modeling assignments con-
tact her at: shan-
nonkayrichards@yahoo.com
After the successful shoot
with the Promaster lens I head-
ed to Photo Shop to edit and touch
up some of the images. I put off buy-
ing Photo Shop for a long time but
now I absolutely love it. However,
many photographers may not want to
spend the big bucks to buy Adobe
Photo Shop CS-4 for infrequent use. If
you are in that category, you can test a
similar photo shop program that is
TOTALLY FREE at www.picnik.com
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and top-quality type tools and baskets
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It works on Mac, Windows, and
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There is also a Picnik Premium that
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photo shop you probably wouldn’t
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the market
that do not
come close
to this one
in their
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onds. If you don’t like what it has
done to your picture hit cancel and
your originally image pops back up.
I was recently thinking about how
rapidly things have changed in pho-
tography in the amount of time that I
have worked with Today’s Photogra -
pher Magazine. There is really too
much technology for any one person
to research and absorb. I believe that
many IFPO members feel the same
way I do -- that it is a real pleasure to
exchange little bits of information that
may be helpful and enjoyable. I read
every issue of this magazine from
cover to cover and always learn some-
thing new, thanks to the many very
loyal, long time members. I encourage
each of you to share your ideas and
successes. Good luck in the wonderful
new world of photography. !
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JanuaryHonorable Mentions
Throwaway Scrap Iron
B. Zerbesky, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
Brown Hawk
Tommie R. Shaw, Louisville, Kentucky
FebruaryHonorable Mentions
Ashleigh
Bobby Samuels, Lancaster, CA
MarchHonorable Mentions
Cool Topping
Claudia M, Murray, Jamestown, NC
Midnight Bandit
Claudia M, Murray, Jamestown, NC
AprilCertificate Winners
Untitled
Bobby Samuels, Lancaster, CA
Autumn Rose
Terry Sweatman, Colorado Springs, CO
Honorable MentionsRefreshed by the Rain
Claudia Murray, Jamestown, NC
Iris and Water
Anthony E. Ciampa, Sahuarita, Arizona
A Golden Crown
Cinderella Morff, Lohman, Missouri
MayHonorable MentionsDown and Ready
Bobby Samuels, Lancaster, CA
Squirrel Fish
Anthony E. Ciampa, Sahuarita, AZ
JuneHonorable MentionBackyard Friend
Claudia Murray, Jamestown, NC
The Eye of the Eagle
Heather K. Dawson, Quinton, VA
JulyCertificate Winner and Editor’s ChoiceHello Gorgeous
Tom Curley, Hudson, NY
Honorable MentionsEarly Morning Swim
Jack Logomarsino, Milford, PA
Looking for Lunch
Travis Lewing, Groves, TX
AugustHonorable MentionsAt the Beach
Edward Brown, Plymouth, CA
Ripples
Jo Ann Kiel, Stroudsburg, PA
Back Flip
Michale Sutter, San Francisco, CASeptemberCertificate WinnersSpring is Now
Terry Sweatman, Colorado Springs, CO
Smile
Craig A Long, Lewisburg, PA
Honorable MentionsPurple Smile James Duckett, Taylorsville, NCFinishing TouchesClaudia Murray, Jamestown, NCPassion FlowerLarry Granfield, Fort Myers, FL
OctoberHonorable MentionsRoad Runner and Meal
Anthony E. Ciampa, Sahuarita, AZ
Autumn Sunrise
Terry Sweatman, Colorado Springs, CO
NovemberHonorable MentionsBacksteps
Jo Ann Kiel, Stroudsburg, PA
Bells of the Millenium
Terry Sweatman, Colorado Springs, CO
DecemberHonorable MentionsBeautiful ButterflyTommis Shaw, Louisville, KY PatternsAnthony E. Ciampa, Sahuarita, AZPretty in Pink
2008 AN N U A L PH O TO CO N T E S T WI N N E R S
Blue CrystalCRAIG TORDY, CLEARWATER, FLORIDA
Farmland Country NYJACK LAGOMARSINO, MILFORD, PA
In Pursuit of Nectar CINDERELLA MORFF IFPO, LOHMAN, MISSOURI
Blunt Wood spears Through Adobe Mud RON CORBETT, MELISSA, TEXAS
$ 2 0 0 G R A N D P R I Z ERain Dancers (October Winner)
CINDERELLA MORFF, LOHMAN, MISSOURI
2008 CERTIFICATE WINNERS & HONORABLE MENTIONS
directors to make a 24 page magazine
which was mailed to the then 3000 mem-
bers. Stories beget more stories and more
members -- so in 1988 the first real maga-
zine with a color cover was published.
From day one IFPO members have told
us what they need which has been the
basis for research and development of pro-
grams. That is still ongoing and led to the
development Hard Cards in 2009.
Editor and Founding Director Vonda
Blackburn, reflecting on history of IFPO
said, “I am proud of the service we pro-
vide. Our brain child has been highly
effective and virtually without competi-
tion. We started with little more than air in
1984 and developed into a world wide
organization which positively affects the
lives of thousands of photographers. I love
digesting, analyzing, creating and distribut-
ing helpful information and services -- and
I get to do it everyday!
In this culture for growth we are limited
only by our visions, creativity and experi-
ence. I love being available to assist,
encourage and guide or direct photogra-
phers as they pursue their goals. I have
always encouraged new ideas and wel-
comed ideas for sound changes.
Economic times today are similar to
those of 1983 when the make money with
your camera appeal first emerged. It works
today better than ever because over nearly
27 years IFPO has developed a back-up
system unequaled in the industry to sup-
port freelance photographers.”
The photos in this issue illustrate the
successes of IFPO photographers from
around the world. The future is bright as
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photography. IFPO proceeds into the
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2 0 0 8 P H O T O C O N T E S T
W I N N E R S
ANNUAL
HONORABLE
MENTION AND
NOVEMBER WINNER
IN PURSUIT OF
NECTAR© 2008 Cinderella
Morff IFPOLohman, Missouri
2008 ANNUAL RUNNER-UP AND JULY WINNER: FARMLAND COUNTRY NY©2008 Jack Lagomarsino IFPO, Milford, PA
APRIL WINNERBEAUTIFUL FLOWER
© 2008 Thomas Curley IFPO Hudson, NY
JUNE WINNEREGRET CHILLIN’
© 2008 Travis Lewing IFPO Groves, TX
DECEMBER WINNERWOODLAND LANDSCAPE
© 2008 Travis Lewing IFPO Groves, TX
OTHER 2008 WINNERS
ARE LISTED ON PAGE 35
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© 2008 Ostelinda Guncet
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WOODY’S
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Morff IFPO
Lohman, MO
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AFTER THE RAIN
© 2009
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LATE FOR THE
PICNIC
© 2009
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APRIL 2009 WINNER: TRIO
© 2009 Claudia M. Murray, Jamestown, NC
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2 00 9 P H O T O C O N T E S T
W I N N E R S
AUGUST 2009 WINNER: REFLECTIONS
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TIPS FOR PET PHOTOGRAPHY
Continued From Page 8
sure you buy a washable fabric thatcan be laundered after each shoot. Ifyou don’t have a backdrop stand, cre-ate one by draping your fabric overone or two chairs behind the table.“Chip clips” from a dollar store arehandy to clamp the fabric down. Props
Check your local craft stores, flea
markets, and thrift stores for creative
props. The use of old pots, baskets, hat
boxes, boots, wash tubs and such are
great for smaller animals. If you really
want to be creative and have a very
docile cooperative pet, try a few wild
and silly shots like using the popular
pet clothes found at pet boutiques.
They really make fun whimsical shots.
You can always make your own pet
clothes by dressing them up in old
people clothes with the use of safety
pins to nip and tuck such as the shot of
the chocolate lab, “Smokey Joe.” This
picture was made using a men’s blaz-
er, tie, and a straw hat found at a thrift
store. It took much patience and many
shots to get the perfect one, not to
mention a very cooperative dog! It has
won several awards and reminds me of
the works of my favorite photograph-
er, William Wegman.
Animals on location
If you are shooting on location there
are several things you can do to assure
great shots. Never shoot in direct over-
head sunlight between 11:00 a.m. and
2:00 p.m. Best times are early in the
morning or late in the day when the
sun is at your back and the tempera-
tures are cooler so the animal does not
get over heated.
Shooting at the animal’s eye level is
a must even when shooting large ani-
mals such as horses. Remember to use
at least a 400 ISO. Forget the use of a
tripod for farm
animals, as you
will be moving
around too much.
Having a helper
again comes in
handy. If you
want a beautiful
shot of a horse
kicking up dirt
and galloping
across a pasture,
ask your helper to
run ahead or give
the commands
necessary to
make the horse run. If this doesn’t
work, have the owner use a lunging
rope and have the horse run in circles
while you are positioned in front of the
animal, panning and shooting con-
stantly. You can later edit out the rope
and background clutter.
Try converting some farm animal
shots into black and whites or sepia
tones. This nostalgic presentation
offers an option that is very appealing.
Also, if all the photos do not match
your expectations, you can convert
them to art sketches or abstracts using
your editing software.
I hope you will find these tips valu-
able to your pet photography business.
It has taken me years to learn through
trial and error what works best so I am
confident these pointers will work well
for you. Shooting pets is challenging
but you can have fun and make a few
dollars at the same time. !
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A press photographer’s reputation is often based on his own codeof ethics. Although getting the story is the ultimate goal, ethical stan-dards can “make or break” a career. As a press photographer, it isyour duty to document newsworthy happenings — never altering cir-cumstances or interfering with action to enhance your photographs.Your photos should tell a story just as it happened. Meeting the highstandards of good press photography requires patience, determina-tion and a strong set of ethics which can be the difference betweensuccess and failure.
First, foremost and always remember that Press access is a privi-lege not to be abused. Use the following Code of Ethics to guideyou:
• Arrive early — at least 45 minutes to an hour before the event isscheduled to begin — in order to check in, find the press area, checkout the stage or facility lay-out and choose a vantage point.
• Never show up for an event unprepared. Not only should you have allthe proper equipment, you should have a basic knowledge and under-standing of the event. Do your homework!
• Try to work with promoters and authorized officials rather than againstthem.
• Conduct yourself in a professional manner at all times. Photographerswho complain or cause problems aren’t likely to be admitted again.
• Don’t just start shooting. Take time to think about what you’re covering.
• Stay within the boundaries of the photographers’ area. Never interferewith the action, criticize a player or performer or interrupt an authorizedofficial.
• Have patience. Resist the urge to inconvenience other photographersby changing spots. Your opportunity will come.
• Although it can be necessary to fight for a good position, always becourteous. You’ll find other photographers are usually willing to sharetheir space -- if you offer them the same courtesy. Try your best to getalong with other members of the press.
• Always live up to your obligations to promoters and publications.
• If you agree not to sell the photos commercially, DO NOT break thisagreement.
• Always clean up after yourself -- film wrappers, etc.
• Never photograph anyone in a compromising situation (backstage,locker rooms) unless it’s a public figure in a public place which qualifiesfor news. Don’t abuse the privileges you have been granted.
• Always remember you are a photographer on the job -- not a spectator.
Finally, the nature of breaking news makes preparation impossi-ble. However, when you arrive on the scene, you are a press pho-tographer -- expected to live up to the same ethical standards youhave learned to display at scheduled media events. With practiceand common sense, high ethical standards should some as natural-ly as pressing the shutter. !
The American Image Press Photographer’s Code of Ethics
WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY MADE EASYCONTINUED FROM PAGE 28
One of the most important wedding
pictures is the bride being escorted
down the aisle, so fire away. Remem-
ber, she is the star of the show! Be
sure to be far enough away to capture
the entire full length of the bride and
her escort. Again leave space for
enlargements. Shoot in front from
about 15 feet away then from behind
to capture the entire length of gown.
If approved by the minister and the
bride and groom, shoot each part of
the ceremony from various locations,
holding your camera at different
angles for great shots. Be sure to shoot
the crucial kiss that seals the marriage,
again firing away to make sure you get
the perfect shot! Place yourself at the
end of the runway or at the front of the
aisle so you can catch the couple as
they are announced as husband and
wife. As they exit, fire away!
The after wedding shots must be
done quickly to facilitate the bride and
groom to the reception. Ask the minis-
ter or person performing the service to
make an announcement that the bride
and groom will arrive at the reception
as soon as pictures are finished. Now
you will take the posed final shots
where the entire party is together.
Take the normal entire group shots
and family shots. Don’t forget the
minister with bride and groom, lots of
the bride and groom alone. Make sure
you get all the pictures on the bride’s
list and lots of shots of both sides of
the family. Include the step-moms and
dads and other extended family mem-
bers ... no one should be left out.
At the reception shoot the cake
before it is cut, then the cutting and
the toast. (If possible you do not want
to be held up for hours while the cou-
ple stands in a long receiving line!)
Shoot plenty of casual shots includ-
ing those on the bride’s list. To
accommodate large groups shots, open
your widest angle lens fully and hold-
ing your camera up in the air at arms
length zoom out, aim the barrel of the
lens down and click several shots over
and over moving the camera at differ-
ent angles to make sure you have what
I call a good “aerial view!” Ask the
guests to look up at the lens. Check
your viewfinder or replay feature to
make sure you got the entire group
before moving on. Finally, shoot the
removing of the bride’s garter and the
throwing of the bouquet. After the
throwing of the rice and departure
shots your job is finished.
After the wedding, I edit the pictures
using my computer software to create
special effects, correct flaws, eliminate
duplicates and crop. I then review all
and choose only the very best shots. I
never include “border line” images. I
then burn two discs -- one for the bride
and groom -- a back-up for my files.
My wedding packages include the
disc and my service at one price with a
written release that the couple has
unlimited use of the images. They can
print locally or send them to a dis-
count online lab. They can even print
gallery wrap canvas enlargements and
choose their own wedding books. This
saves them money, and me the
headaches of providing proofs, pro-
ducing final prints and albums.
My fees depend on time spent, the
number of shots the bride has request-
ed, travel expense and my actual
shooting time if it is more than four
hours. I collect a non-refundable per-
centage of the agreed package price
when I book the date. A twenty-five to
fifty per cent deposit at booking is
standard. Weddings are seldom can-
celled but photographers could be --
unless there is an investment up front.
With the proper planning and a
good digital camera you can make
really good money for a few hours on
a week-end. The best part is that the
market never ends -- even in very bad
economic times! !
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