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I shot three football games for three games, I shot at a different ISO goal posts so, this is the closest to the
American International News Service and tele-extender for each game. I shot center of the field. I like the right side
this past season, the Washington Red- the Redskins game at 800 ISO with better than the left because there are
skins vs New Orleans Saints on Sep- 2.0x tele-extender. For the Penn State more plays down the right side simply
tember 15, 2008, Penn State vs Uni- game, I shot the first half at 1000 ISO because more players are right handed.
versity of Michigan on October 20, and the second half at 1250 ISO (1.4x It is great spot for capturing running
2008 and the Bowl Championship tele-extender for both halves). For the quarterbacks and wide receivers and
Series National Championship Univer- National Championship game, I shot more important, the end zone allows
sity of Florida vs Oklahoma Universi- at 1600 ISO all game with no tele- you to see the play develop.
ty on January 10, 2009. Each game extender. Noise was not a problem at For the Redskins game, I shot the
offered unique experiences and chal- the higher ISOs because I upgraded offense each possession which
lenges generally governed by two fac- from a Canon 30D to a Canon 50D in Continued on page 35
tors, the number of photographers cov- time for the Penn State
ering the game, and the lighting on the and National Champi-
field. onship games. The lack of
The Redskins game was a late Sum- magnification was a prob-
mer 1:00 pm start; the Penn State lem for the National
game was Fall 3:30 start; and the Championship. However,
National Championship game was a I compensated by post
night game. Therefore, each game was photography computer
darker than the previous. While I used production. I also shot
the same 70-200mm 2.8L lens for all fewer photos.
There are fewer photog-
raphers in NFL games
than Division I College
football games. This is THE REDSKINS SANTANA MOSS (89 ABOVE) BRUSHES ASIDE
because the teams creden- TWO NEW ORLEANS SAINTS WOULD-BE TACKLERS (22 & 28).
tial so many student publi-
FLORIDA’S TIM TEBOW (15 BELOW) RUNS UP THE
cations. Therefore, you MIDDLE IN THE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
have to fight for your spot AGAINST OKLAHOMA UNIVERSITY
more in college. Some ©2009 ROBERT MARKS
photographers like shoot-
ing from the side lines.
That is tough because
players on the field and
other photojournalists get
in the way. Also, the
background of a team’s
uniform may make it hard
to capture a clean picture.
My favorite spot is in
PENN STATE’S EVAN ROYSTER (22) RUNS the end zone behind the
UP THE MIDDLE FOR A TOUCHDOWN AGAINST
right goal post. You can-
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN.
not shoot between the
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of the organization. After long deliber- 3319 IFPO members (out of 78,656) to of Fame Lapel Pin of silver enlaid into
ation it was determined to induct those be permanently inducted into the IFPO a field of black, 1 IFPO Hall of Fame
still active charter members and other Hall of Fame. Honorary Degree of Distinction Diplo-
recent deserving members into a per- The Hall of Fame IFPO members ma and Charter in a Leatherette Pre-
manent Freelance Photographer’s Hall were inducted on January 2, 2008. sentation Case plus 1 IFPO Hall of
of Fame and to award an Honorary Each one is being notified by letter or Fame Member Passport distinctly
Degree of Distinction to each one. e-mail. If you were not notified, but marked. Also a Directory of IFPO
When the International Freelance believe you may qualify, you may Hall of Fame Members (to be pub-
Photographers Organization (IFPO) check to see if your name is listed as a lished and mailed in 2009) is included
was founded in 1983, no one could Hall of Fame member at in the portfolio and will be mailed
have possibly foreseen 25 years into www.ifpo.net/halloffame. Enter your only to those members who apply for
the future. Now, twenty-six years later, member number plus the first 3 char- the full portfolio package.
the original mission of IFPO -- to be acters of your last name (8 characters The Freelance Photographer’s Hall
the primary source of support for the total). If you were inducted your name of Fame will be permanently located
universe of freelance photographers -- will appear on the list. on the IFPO internet site. Each Hall of
has stood the test of time and has sure- There is a chance that there are a Fame member’s record will be also
ly grown beyond the wildest imagina- few deserving Hall of Fame Members marked permanently. But it is the Hall
tions of the original founders. that we were not able to identify from of Fame Portfolio -- The Lapel Pin,
IFPO’s first member was actually our extensive records and other Honorary Degree of Distinction Diplo-
enrolled on January 9, 1984. From that research who should be honored in the ma, Charter and Passport ... that con-
day forward IFPO evolved into a Hall of Fame. If you did not receive vey the prestige of being inducted into
member driven organization. That notification of your induction and feel the IFPO Freelance Photographer’s
simply means that members asked for that you should be considered, please Hall of Fame.
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responded with research and develop- records and discuss your potential. was your lasting interest and ceaseless
ment. That process evolved over the To further honor and recognize the suggestions that drove an organization
years to make IFPO what it is today, Freelance Photographers Hall of Fame from its infancy in 1983 to more than
the longest continuing central source members, IFPO created a unique, 80,000 members strong with interna-
of support for freelance photographers definitive Hall of Fame Portfolio tional recognition in 2008. With your
around the world. exclusively designed to share the Hon- continued interest and that of others
Fortunately, it was relatively easy to orary Degree of Distinction with who follow in your footsteps, the
identify the Hall of Fame candidates. clients and the most discerning friends IFPO Hall of Fame will continue to
Since day one IFPO has maintained a and family. Each item in the portfolio review members qualifications and
transactional data base that records is graced with the distinctive IFPO induct even more members in the next
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The HOME PAGE Program is like a complete photographer’s PORTFOLIO, RESUME and ADVERTISING BILLBOARD on the Internet. It
can contain complete biographical information, contact information, PUBLISHED or AWARDED photos, or other CURRENT photos that
you want to represent you. Your HOME PAGE will have a unique address (called a URL) much like your mailing address that you can put
on your business cards or other promotional materials you distribute to potential clients. Clients can then view your portfolio and read your
accomplishment facts ON-LINE any time they wish from ANYWHERE in the WORLD!
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PHOTOS (CLOCKWISE ): IFPO PHOTOGRAPHERS NANCY FORD AND TIM MOORE AT THE
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posed shots of bridesmaids and the the groom and groomsmen. Don’t for- when you have more time to make
bride. Next, if children are part of the get to shoot the parents of the groom necessary adjustments to your camera.
Continued on page 48
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TIPS FOR PET PHOTOGRAPHY
Continued From Page 8
sure you buy a washable fabric that picture was made using a men’s blaz-
can be laundered after each shoot. If er, tie, and a straw hat found at a thrift
you don’t have a backdrop stand, cre- store. It took much patience and many
ate one by draping your fabric over shots to get the perfect one, not to
one or two chairs behind the table. mention a very cooperative dog! It has
“Chip clips” from a dollar store are
won several awards and reminds me of
handy to clamp the fabric down.
Props the works of my favorite photograph-
Check your local craft stores, flea er, William Wegman.
markets, and thrift stores for creative Animals on location
props. The use of old pots, baskets, hat If you are shooting on location there
boxes, boots, wash tubs and such are are several things you can do to assure
great for smaller animals. If you really great shots. Never shoot in direct over-
want to be creative and have a very head sunlight between 11:00 a.m. and
docile cooperative pet, try a few wild 2:00 p.m. Best times are early in the
and silly shots like using the popular morning or late in the day when the
pet clothes found at pet boutiques. sun is at your back and the tempera- make the horse run. If this doesn’t
They really make fun whimsical shots. tures are cooler so the animal does not work, have the owner use a lunging
You can always make your own pet get over heated. rope and have the horse run in circles
clothes by dressing them up in old Shooting at the animal’s eye level is while you are positioned in front of the
people clothes with the use of safety a must even when shooting large ani- animal, panning and shooting con-
pins to nip and tuck such as the shot of mals such as horses. Remember to use stantly. You can later edit out the rope
the chocolate lab, “Smokey Joe.” This at least a 400 ISO. Forget the use of a and background clutter.
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will be moving tones. This nostalgic presentation
around too much. offers an option that is very appealing.
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want a beautiful your editing software.
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kicking up dirt able to your pet photography business.
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the commands but you can have fun and make a few
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