June 21, 2012 By Jennifer Kruger PMA Newsline
Award Luncheon Chair Andy Marcus, president of Fred Marcus Photography, delivered an insightful presentation on “The World of Professional Photography,” addressing some of the pressures and challenges facing pro shooters today. IPC Vice President Alice Miller, president of Plum Communications, interviewed the honorees to determine what drives their passion for photography, how their businesses have adapted to change, and what they consider their “must have” photography products.
For the first time, IPC recognized two international editors-in-chief for their support, honoring them with IPC Distinguished Service Awards. IPC President James Chung presented Machiko Ouchi, Pen News Weekly, Japan, with her award. As Pakistan’s Muzammil Izhar Siddiqui, Foto Line, Karachi, was unable to attend, his award was forwarded to him.
The Leadership Awards, presented by IPC each May in support of “May, International Professional Photographers Month,” salute professionals around the globe. This year, eight professional photography organizations designated honorees: American Photographic Artists (APA), American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP), Federation of European Photographers (FEP), National Press Photographers Association (NPPA), Professional Photographers of America (PPA), Professional School Photographers Association (PSPA), White House News Photographers Association (WHNPA), and Wedding & Portrait Photographers International (WPPI).
The 2012 IPC Professional Photographer Leadership Award recipients are:
- American Photographic Artists (APA): Michael Grecco
- American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP): James Cavanaugh
- Federation of European Photographers (FEP): Bernd Gassner
- National Press Photographers Association (NPPA): Yunghi Ki
- Professional Photographers of America (PPA): Louis Tonsmeire
- Professional School Photographers Association (PSPA): Ralph Romaguera
- White House News Photographers Association (WHNPA): Chip Somodevilla
- Wedding & Portrait Photographers International (WPPI): Jennifer Hudson
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