Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/09/04
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]At 07:23 AM 9/4/01 -0700, you wrote: >I think the answers to these questions would provide some very interesting >insight into how Leica views professional photographers. A comparison to >Canon and Nikon's qualification procedures would be even more >enlightening. Anyone have any information on this? > >Paul O.K. Here is the information from the application> To apply for Leica Professional Services, Please send the following iters: 1. Completed and signed application 2. Letter on company letterhead. Should include the following .position within the company where you are presently employed . home address and telephone number . type of equipment owned . type of photography you specialize in 3. Credentials Eligibility for Leica Professional Service requires that sufficient evidence substantiating your professional status be submitted. Please use the follow guidelines: Working Press: * 3 recent tearsheets with photo credit and date * copy of current press credentials * A letter from editor or bureau chief stating your position on staff Freelance: * recent tearsheets with photo credit or other evidence of publication * letters from clients stating that they've used your photographic services * copies of membership cards from photo organizations Commercial Studio: * Samples of studio letterhead, brochures, etc. * 3 samples of recent work * 2 letters from clients stating that they have used your photographic services * copies of membership cards from photo organizations Miscellaneous: * Please send as many of the above listed credentials as possible. These applications will be considered on a case by case basis You will receive notice from Leica regarding your status within 2-4 weeks. Hope this helps. Now I have to go take photos! Tina Tina Manley, ASMP http://www.tinamanley.com