50mm Lens + DSLR=Beautiful Backgrounds+Bokeh

Aug 07, 2010 No Comments by

The soft out of focus background now has a name and it is called Bokeh
This article will show you how to take amazing shots with one of the least expensive lenses for your DSLR…

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Finding & Concurring Trade Shows

Aug 05, 2010 No Comments by

If you haven’t covered any trade shows and you are an IPA member, you are missing a great experience. Trade shows are usually open to the people in their industry and of course to the media. Find out how to work these shows and have fun too.

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Reviews, A Great Way To Build Your Portfolio

Aug 04, 2010 No Comments by

Many of our members have seen and read the many reviews that are published on the IPA web site. We want to encourage all of our members to write these reviews. Read this article to learn how…

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Media Access to Events • What You Need To Know

Aug 01, 2010 No Comments by

Gaining media access to events can be tricky and depends on a number of factors. First, ask yourself if the event is a major one that will receive tons of press coverage (and will therefore be more difficult to gain access), or is a lesser-known event that will welcome the publicity and coverage?

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Videos & Slideshows Make Articles & Profiles Shine

Jul 30, 2010 No Comments by

Photographers and videographers may want to show their finished projects in their profiles. This tutorial will show you how to insert videos and slide shows into your profiles and articles.

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You Only Get One Chance To Make A Good First Impression

Jul 25, 2010 No Comments

IPA members have a unique opportunity to showcase their best works on our web site. In order to qualify as a member of the media, one must usually show their published works in a legitimate media outlet, find out how you can make your profile shine.

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Trade/Consumer Shows, Seminars & Conventions • #1 Place to Learn

Jul 24, 2010 No Comments

Events, trade and consumer shows, conventions and seminars offer great opportunities to hone your photojournalistic skills. Find out how you can gain media access and gain the all important experience required to sell you work in the digital marketplace.

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Your IPA Profile Is The Key To Your Success

Jul 17, 2010 1 Comment

I think the first order of business for IPA members to take to heart, is the importance of having a well-developed Member Profile. Having a valid press card might help you get a good spot at a parade or entrance into a museum, but when you need important media access, those that grant that access want to see your published works in or on a legitimate media outlet.

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Welcome To Our New Blog

Jul 15, 2010 No Comments

We are excited to start our new blog where we can post up to the minute information and get it out to our members and web site visitors faster then ever before. This blog will also enable you to post your comments, so please feel free to do so and we will do our best [...]

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