Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/09/04
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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