Tuesday 24 July 2012

IAPP announces authorizing the accreditation certificate to its members


IAPP announces the authorizing accreditation certificate to its members. This accreditation certificate will identify the person as the member of the IAPP. The authenticity of the document is done through the original press seal. The certificate is delivered to the members in a stable cardboard packaging. The packaging is strong enough to prevent the documents from external damages during transit.

International Association of Press Photographers (IAPP) made this announcement recently that it will authorized representative certificate to all its members. The step was taken to assure the members of their membership with the international association of press photographers. The accreditation certificate is issued to the person who registers for the membership on the site. Post registration, the site confirms the membership by acknowledgment of the same. The International Association of Press Photographers has members from all round the globe. Both freelancers as well as part-time journalists from the huge group of members of the association can get this accreditation. . One of the inherent values of the organization is to give everybody a fair chance.

The senior spokesperson from the International Association of Press Photographers says, “The tag of a freelancer or a full-timer does not change the abilities of the press photographer. Both do an equally good job, irrespective of the status. Hence, we issue accreditation certificate to both the stratum. The authenticity of the certificate by IAPP comes with embossed IAPP association seal and seal of certification. Further, it has a forgery proof design, registered identification number, as well as the Signature of IAPP President. “

The International Association of Press Photographers is authorized to issue a press id to all members of the IAPP, whether full and part-time journalists. The press id is issued to every member, irrespective of the type of membership that is selected by the members. The press id  is accepted around the globe and the fees for the same is included in the membership fees for the registration. The front side of the IAPP Press ID has an internationally recognized press ID which is valid worldwide. It lists registered identification number, address, job title and press area. The Press ID is guaranteed forgery-proof, with high-quality print and color gradient protection. It is re-issued annually.


The spokesman further added “The dimensions of the card are approximately 8,27 x 11,65 inches. The reverse has IAPP contact information and sign, collaboration partner logos, registered organization number, signature field, information for agencies, state license number, and license number. Members can hang the certification on their wall in the office, or even at home, in their editorial department, to whichever organization they belong. The certificate makes a good impression as the International Association of Press Photographers enjoys a good impression around the globe. The organization delivers the certificate in a stable cardboard packaging that prevents the content and documents from external damage during transit.
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One can further find more information on www.ia-pp.com/

Elements of good press photographer


Photography is a great art and photographer is a creative artist. Photographer learns with practice they are not born with cameras but their experiences and mistakes help them to excel in this art. It is their passion that makes them crazy about clicking pictures. Great photographers are became careless and daring they can do any thing to get a stunning shot. Average photographer who only thinks that he is a good photographer cannot even come close to the passion of the great photographer. Three important aspects of photography which if excel by normal photographer can even improve their shots; those aspects are lighting, patience and composition.

Many people take their hobby or you can say their passion as their profession they use their creativity to earn their living. This is the best thing that anyone can do to himself. Photography is a great career as you need photographer to capture every important aspect of life being good or bad. There are several types of photographers present in the society like;
·   Portrait
·   Fashion
·   Wedding
·   Action/events
·   Food/objects

Photojournalism is an important aspect of photography. Press photographers  are people who keep trustworthy record of important events. National press photographers are also photojournalists. Their main goal is have a realistic and complete portrayal of the subject which they take. When we are talking about national press photographers it is important to mention the name of IAPP which is an abbreviation of International Association of Press photographers. It is an independent association which is a group of actively working photojournalists. It is one of the largest groups of photo journalists in the national press photographer industry they are very popular and accepted not only nationally but also internationally. This association comprises people who work in all areas of media like editors, reporters, journalists and photographers. People like free lancer and part time journalists are also welcome here.

Few things which are required to be a good photographer:
·   First and foremost thing is to read your camera manual and completely about your camera and its features.

·   Try to take pictures at highest resolution and always keep your camera only at highest resolution only

·   Always take your camera at every possible place you go. Try to capture everything around you to practice.

·   It always better to take pictures at natural light. It is also important to click at different time of the day like in the morning, evening and dark to have pictures of different light and shades.

·   Many people make silly mistakes like putting thumb or straps in front of camera lens while clicking important pictures try not to do that clear the camera lens from all the obstructions.

·   Composition is one of the important aspects kindly do not forget that.
Photography is very exciting art which needs loads of creativity. But sometimes even the random clicks are beautiful and eye catching. Photojournalism also required creativity but more it requires more of a thought and matter of the subject. Good photography is all about practice and exploration.