NYIP Student Success

Many NYIP members have won prestigious awards in contests and photo fairs or have had their work exhibited in galleries. Other NYIP members are building careers shooting weddings, press events, corporate and commercial assignments, or have received professional recognition and publication of their photos. Here are some recent NYIP success stories:

 

Martina Abreu Mitchell, NY

 

Congratulations to Martina, an NYIP graduate from 2000,  who opened Mitchell Photo Studio in Gowanda, New York, specializing in portraits of seniors, newborns and moms-to-be. 

Jason M. Schulz, NC

Jason has been very busy working at his photography career. He started ReaLife Productions in 2010 and has been taking portraits and photographing weddings. Jason says he really enjoys working with children and infants and that the "look on a parent's face when they see how I have captured their children's unique qualities is a treasure that makes my job a lot of fun." Jason also works for Dreamstime.com as a royalty free stock photographer where he has almosty 700 images for sale.

 

 

Christina Lloyd, VA

  

Congratulations to Christina who won 2nd Place at the 2010 VA State Fair in the Scenic/Architectural category.

 

 

Tom  Freudenstein, NY

Tom used his NYIP Press pass (which students in our Complete Course in Professional Photography receive) to photograph the 2010 New York Village Halloween Parade. He received a request from Processional Arts, who make puppets for the parade, asking for a permission to publish one of Tom's picture's on their Web site.  They told Tom that "Good images are very hard to come by, and we truly value those few photographers who can capture ephemeral Carnivalesque moments with such a keen eye." Congratulations!

Jennifer Lebo, PA

Jennifer is running her own portraiture business, Jen Lebo Photography in Pottstown, PA. She takes natural light, on location portrait photography and specializes in children and family photographs. As a sole proprietor, she does all the photographic work as well editing, marketing, selling her services to good success. Jennifer had approximately 50 families book sessions this past year!

Christopher Correia, MA

Christopher Correia is still working on his NYIP Complete Course in Professional Photography but he says the Course "has truly helped me expand my love for photography in a business aspect. I now have my own Web site - CJC Photography - and and have been doing work such as portraiture and bridal showers. Most recently I did a maternity photoshoot and will be doing a bridal shower next month. I was also working parttime at Lifetouch Sportography taking individual and team photos at little league games."

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Your NYIP Testimonials on Twitter, Thank You!

On Monday 2/7 we asked a simple question.  "How has NYIP helped your career?"  The responses came streaming in with all kinds of exciting success stories from photographers at various stages of their career.  We thank you for sharing your experiences with the rest of the NYIP community and the Twitterverse.  Below are some of the replies.

@FragosTech 50 yrs ago #NYIP taught me technical the skills that served me from my 4x5 Graflex days through my Leica 35mm days to todays digital world.

@meganilertsen   #nyip has given me the confidence to START my career. I'm planning for my new business & gaining as much experience as possible!

@ksmiddle1   With tips and tools and foot in the door applications, #NYIP has provided opportunities to soar in my career. I am grateful!

@o2vportsea   #NYIP has helped me confidently start my own photography business Thanks NYIP... X

@TanyaDeLeeuw   #NYIP As a "mature student", NYIP's pro course will enable me to hit the ground running as I switch horses midstream, career-wise! Thanks!

@lucbus   It has helped me improve the general quality of my photos #nyip

@wemakos  #NYIP fills the gaps of my knowledge in photography

@JavonL   @nyip won over 20 international awards. Been interviewed by mags and television. Could not have done this without my education from #NYIP.

@photographybyh  #NYIP has helped be gain more skills, a few clients and helped me bring things to the next level.

@koolmotee   @nyip if nothing else, #NYIP has inspired me to take my passion to new levels...it's no longer "just a hobby"

@prettywomankts   #NYIP Your professional pro-course made me WANT a career in photography & now I'm going after it~ Thank YOU !
 

@arb7184  @nyip has helped my career by motivating me to get my photos out there, to the world to be seen!

@Ph0t0chyck   @NYIP #NYIP helped me to learn skills for marketing my business and tips on how to take better pictures. :)

@karenzand  #NYIP helped my career giving me a solid start with an excellent education... I haven't finished my course but loving everything about it!

@rawr81itssarah  NYIP has helped me more fully understand the history and the technical side of photography #NYIP

And finally @DBDragon004 who won the NYIP Hoodie for her reply. "The #NYIP course that i am taking has given me the confidence that I was lacking to finally open my own studio!"

Thanks to all who participated!

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NYIP Student Success

Many NYIP members have won prestigious awards in contests and photo fairs or have had their work exhibited in galleries. Other NYIP members are building careers shooting weddings, press events, corporate and commercial assignments, or have received professional recognition and publication of their photos. Here are some recent NYIP success stories:

Peter Mandzuk, Danbury, CT

Congratulations to Peter who had two photos published on the Danbury News Times Web site. Peter was stuck in traffic but had his camera with him and was able to take these photos of a car fire.

Kelvin P. Ringold, Sr., Liverpool, New York

Kelvin is a 1989 Graduate of our Complete Course in Professional Photography who says he "got his 'real' start in photography from NYI." In 2008-2009, he served as the 104th President of the Professional Photographers' Society of New York State, Inc (PPSNYS, Inc), headquartered in Albany, NY and was also awarded the PPA National Award for Meritorious Service to Professional Photography.

Jose Alejandro Flores Tino Aguirre, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

A recent NYI graduate, Jose took the photo essay he completed for one of his NYI projects to Puerto Vallarta's Department of Culture where, much to his surprise, they offered to exhibit his photos at City Hall.

Pablo Reyes, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Pablo has had great success with his photographs. He photographs major fashion events for Television & Celebrities Magazine and has even had a photo published on the cover. Recent work includes images of Dominican rock star Janio Lora's newest CD. Pablo says that when he "took classes at NYIP, where I learned many other tips that made my images pop up, and my pictures started to be published in some national newspapers too. I started my studio CleverXposure Photography after the recommendations of NYIP." He considers himself a fashion photojournalist and says he's applied those styles to his portait and wedding images. Pablo has also become a photography teacher and is giving courses and tips to the new passionate young photographers in Dominican Republic. Congratulations!

R.P. Granson, Pensacola, Florida

NYIP student, R.P. Granson of Pensacola, FL,  has had three pet photos accepted for inclusion in the 2011 Meals-On-Wheels Pet Calendar sponsored by the Pine Meadow Veterinary Clinic. Proceeds from calendar sales will go toward assisting elderly people who have been sharing their "meals" with their pets because they couldn't afford pet food and were reluctant  to have their pets removed to shelters or foster homes.

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