Hello, I am curious if anyone knows the needs of a press pass for photographers? Also obtaining one? Other relative information would be appreciated.Some areas I have in mind are covering police/fire events,political happenings etc.
First check with local law enforcement as to the requirements for an official press pass... you may only need to make your awn as a freelance photojournalist or you can Google IFPO and join them. They have various packages you can buy and they include official press badges for their members. I am a member since 1978 and have never had a problem. I have the cards hanging off my camera bag and I have a leather pouch for one to wear. I have also formed my own organization Orlando Freelance Photography PRESS club and we use our own, Some entertainment venues are restrictive and require you to have one of their press packets... it contains information on the event, restrictions and a press pass. You want it to say all area access as well as PRESS. They must contain a photograph of you and your signature. The local government here in Orlando do not require any official press pass. Some venues will require an assignment letter from your organization as well. IFPO will provide that as you will work for their magazine American Freelance Photographer. beaux
You need to be employed by the press. If you are a freelance then maybe a paper that can use your work will give you a letter of introduction to the event organisors that you will need to be given a press pass.
