Press Pass

Aidenswarrior · 20th of February 2007 (Tue)

I wasnt really sure where to post this, but, i figured this section would be fine.

I have officially become the University of Arizona paintball team's photographer as of sunday when i took the field with them and shot over 500 photos. They responded very well and loved "my work".

now, for the question....

They going to be playing at the LA Open, not sure when it is because they did not really talk about it and i havent checked online. I was wondering if anyone knew anything about getting press passes for events such as this, and what are they gonna cost?

thanks

Mark_Cohran · 20th of February 2007 (Tue)

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Originally Posted by Aidenswarrior

I wasnt really sure where to post this, but, i figured this section would be fine.

I have officially become the University of Arizona paintball team's photographer as of sunday when i took the field with them and shot over 500 photos. They responded very well and loved "my work".

now, for the question....

They going to be playing at the LA Open, not sure when it is because they did not really talk about it and i havent checked online. I was wondering if anyone knew anything about getting press passes for events such as this, and what are they gonna cost?

thanks

You'll probably get better answers in the Business Forum, but usually for a press pass you need to be sponsored by an actual publication or organization. The event should have a website with informatoin about press passes in it. With regards to cost, only the LA Open can tell you that.

Mark

Aidenswarrior · 20th of February 2007 (Tue)

damn, would being associated with a team give me the "sponsorship" i need? gah, i should probably ask them these questions. thanks for the suggestion.

Aidenswarrior · 20th of February 2007 (Tue)

do you think they would still let me in with my camera and lenses as a spectator of some sort? grr. this is frustrating.

joegolf68 · 20th of February 2007 (Tue)

If your team is participating, Id think you should be able to cover it. But, I'd also think you need to have some kind of official paperwork, title, etc from the school also, not just the fact that you say all of a sudden you are their official photographer. Get the school to issue you a media pass of some sort and then parlay that into your LA Open invite. Just a thought.

John7 · 20th of February 2007 (Tue)

Soldier - you need a haircut!

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Aidenswarrior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Gahanna, Ohio Posts: 534 IMAGE EDITING OK	Press Pass I wasnt really sure where to post this, but, i figured this section would be fine. I have officially become the University of Arizona paintball team's photographer as of sunday when i took the field with them and shot over 500 photos. They responded very well and loved "my work". now, for the question.... They going to be playing at the LA Open, not sure when it is because they did not really talk about it and i havent checked online. I was wondering if anyone knew anything about getting press passes for events such as this, and what are they gonna cost? thanks __________________ 40D Canon 50 F1.4 Tamron 17-50 F2.8 Canon 70-200 F4 L

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Aidenswarrior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Gahanna, Ohio Posts: 534 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Press Pass damn, would being associated with a team give me the "sponsorship" i need? gah, i should probably ask them these questions. thanks for the suggestion. __________________ 40D Canon 50 F1.4 Tamron 17-50 F2.8 Canon 70-200 F4 L

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Aidenswarrior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Gahanna, Ohio Posts: 534 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Press Pass do you think they would still let me in with my camera and lenses as a spectator of some sort? grr. this is frustrating. __________________ 40D Canon 50 F1.4 Tamron 17-50 F2.8 Canon 70-200 F4 L

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joegolf68 Goldmember Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Sacramento CA area Posts: 3,269 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Press Pass If your team is participating, Id think you should be able to cover it. But, I'd also think you need to have some kind of official paperwork, title, etc from the school also, not just the fact that you say all of a sudden you are their official photographer. Get the school to issue you a media pass of some sort and then parlay that into your LA Open invite. Just a thought. __________________ Gear List Peace be upon you

20th of February 2007 (Tue)	#6
John7 Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sunny Essex UK Posts: 238	Re: Press Pass Soldier - you need a haircut!

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