toughmandave wrote:
I have been a member of IFPO) since 2006. I think they have changed a bit (for the better). I called them to get new cards last week and received a new package yesterday, (No problem getting through) with three very nice Freelance cards with my picture and membership date. On the backs of the cards there is verification of IFPO. On minor events, yes, it did work very well. On major events I apply at the organization and advise them I am a freelance photographer and sometimes they want proof of some sort to back up my qualifications. When I became a member of IFPO I had to send them photos that I took and events that I shot to get my cards. I don't know if you have to do that now. There are different levels of membership too, depending on your skills and events shot, etc. So I have had good success with them and the cards I received and lanyard is of very nice quality. I do a lot of roaming the back roads where I live and when taking pictures of "things" I often have someone come out of their house or business and ask what I am doing. I always wear my identification around my neck when shooting in those circumstances and I have great experiences with those suspicious people when they can see an ID. So, to answer redhogbill, yes, I had good luck with the cards.
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